Arch D Radio - Catholic Youth Podcast

Anshu is currently Program Coordinator for Nepal, Myanmar & Bangladesh at Caritas Australia. She has a Masters degree in Public Policy and has worked internationally as an advocate within the UN network. Anshu chats with James about her upbringing in Nepal, what it was that made her decide that working in social justice was going to be her career, and the moment in her professional life that has been her highlight. To find out more about Anshu and Caritas' current work, check out https://www.caritas.org.au/.

Michaela gives up the host chair to be guest this week, chatting to James about her time in Catholic schools Marymount & Sacred Heart College, her memorable experiences with REMAR and Marist youth ministry, and her current work with the Catholic Office For Youth & Young Adults and Arch D Radio & Podcasting.

On this week's show James chats with radio announcer & producer, motivational speaker & educator, Gianna Lucas. They talk about her transformational experiences in Catholic faith, her commitment to working with young people to help "future proof" their lives going forward, her notable career in radio... and touch briefly on her experience as a teenage pop star!

Joining us in the 'Zoom Room' from Sydney, youth minister and acclaimed singer/songwriter from Wollongong band 'Gus and Iggy', Louisa Daniels, chats with James about growing up in the church, the moment her faith journey truly started, and everything that has happened because of it since; personally, creatively and professionally. The show also features Gus and Iggy songs "Ticket to Ride", "Holy is the Lamb" and "Nothing Conquers".

Highly experienced Youth Minister Cara has spent many years working with Marist Schools (at both Sacred Heart Marcellin & Champagnat campuses) and as a member of the national Marist Youth Ministry team.

The tables turn, and James goes from announcer to guest! Michaela chats with James about the beginnings of his Catholic faith journey, as well as his work and experiences as Coordinator of the Australian Catholic Youth Festival and Mary MacKillop Double M Fest, and the origin story of Arch D Radio.

School Mission Captain, Youth Minister, YCS Coordinator, Catholic school teacher... Tahlia has worn a lot of hats, and for good reason, she's a true inspiration to the school students and young adults that she works with.

James chats with inspirational youth ministry leader Maddie about her time as Social Justice Coordinator at St Aloysius College, and the 5 years she spent working at the School of St Jude in Tanzania. We talk about what inspires her, what have been her biggest challenges and victories, and heaps more.

A world-winning, record-breaking turtle-themed utensil from Scotland...? (Yeah, we don't get it either) and for all the ASMR lovers our breakfasts this morning narrated as deluxe meals. PLUS James has a birthday present that is giving him some grief, but in the best possible way.

Are you guilty of not replacing the toilet paper roll? Plus, the top 3 horror movies of all time.

How well do you know your early 2000s chick-flick trivia? Play along to all the classics like Mean Girls, Legally Blonde & High School Musical and see how well you do.

This week, James and Levi attempt to break a world record... with coins. PLUS James can and cant speak Italian (the votes are still out on the validity of this story)

An amazing show with the amazing Maddy Forde as she represents the Arch Dioceses of Adelaide at the Plenary Council!

This weeks show, we catch up with the amazing Tahlia Sully and Gabby Connolly to chat all about their experiences as youth leaders, their own faith journeys and the Diocesan Assembly.

This week, Michaela sits down with Arch D old scholar, Levi Bartholomew! Get ready for a crazy show all about the new phenomenon taking ticktock by storm, Berries & Cream and we revisit an old conversation; birds are STILL a danger to humanity. PLUS a Chick-Flick Quiz Show! Play along at home to see how well you know your trivia.

This week on Arch D, the ultimate cheapskates (or is it just bargain hunting?) and Michaela shares the most embarrassing story of a lost item in her car. THEN to continue the embarrassment, her dad joins the show! (Warning: Dad jokes included!)Plus, a snapshot into the brand new series from the For Teachers podcast in collaboration with Gifted Education teachers from across the state.

This week James and Michaela sit down with Kelly Bunyon, Head of Village at Compass Catholic Community, a new special assistance school opening in the northern suburbs, 2021.

In a world where you must pay arcade games for your essential items, what is your game of choice and would you survive? Plus we finally put to rest the age old cold case; Has the Wagon Wheel shrunk? And some Royal Show sadness, lets not be blue guys.

Today we are cracking the teenagers code with Sacred Heart College, chatting about the most embarrassing injuries (that I wish I had a brave and heroic story for.) PLUS the toys of our childhood sneaking their way into our adult lives.

You guys have been loving the podcast exclusives! But if you haven't caught on yet, we have got a catalogue of all our favourite episodes to show you where to start. Plus a journey that begins back in April this year; The School Life podcast turns a new leaf. We revisit all the milestones and best moments.