Greater Things with J.D. McQueen and Fr. Barry Cuba

Greater Things with J.D. McQueen and Fr. Barry Cuba

St. Theresa Catholic Church

Episodes 34
Avg. Duration 49m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (14)
Since Mar 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
1%
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About This Podcast

Former Episcopal priest turned Catholic Director of Liturgy, J.D. McQueen, II, and young Catholic priest, Father Barry Cuba of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, invite you to join them in their search for Greater Things in this life. With their wisdom and wry humor, they will lead you towards a life of true abundance.

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S3E34 Episode 34: Finding Balance

May 15, 2026 48m Transcript

Fr. Barry Cuba and J.D. McQueen sit down to tackle one of the questions they hear often: How do you find balance? Rather than offering a tidy formula, they start somewhere more honest — with the…

S3E31 Episode 31: Forming Disciples with Chase Crouse

Mar 11, 2026 47m

What does it take to form faith in a world overflowing with content? In this episode, we explore the challenge of discerning what truly shapes our hearts and minds. A great teacher doesn’t just…

S3E33 Episode 33: Discipleship with Gian Gamboa

Mar 06, 2026 45m

What does it really mean to pass on the faith — not just as a curriculum, but as a lived relationship? In this episode of St. Theresa Greater Things, Father Barry and J.D. McQueen sit down with Gian…

S3E32 Episode 32: Enjoy the Silence: Listening to God with Fr. Larry

Feb 27, 2026 33m

J.D. McQueen and Fr. Barry Cuba invite Fr. Larry Covington into a discussion about prayer and creating space for God's direction. What does discerning God's call look like, especially during the…

Episode 30: AI and the Church

Nov 14, 2025 41m

Chris Treadaway, St. Theresa Chief Operating Officer, joins Greater Things to share how the Catholic Church is actively engaging with AI and recognizing its potential impact. He walks us through a…

S2E29 Episode 29: OUR Father: The Grammar of Faith

Aug 21, 2025 47m

Fr. Barry and J.D. explore the profound impact of language on our perception, relationships, and understanding of the world. From the influence of grammar and word choice on communication to the…

S2E28 Episode 28: The Urgency and Seriousness of the Spiritual Life

Jul 14, 2025 52m

In this episode, Fr. Barry Cuba and J.D. McQueen emphasize the interconnectedness of the community and the urgency of prioritizing the spiritual life. We often face challenges and overestimate our…

S2E27 Episode 27: Summer Reading

Jun 06, 2025 48m

Fr Barry and JD discuss some of their favorite reads for summer. Do they only read religious books? Armchair Mystic| Mark Thibidaux -…

S2E26 Episode 26: Forgiveness 3: Towards God and Ourselves

May 30, 2025 50m

"The Journey of Forgiveness – Towards God and Ourselves" J.D. and Fr. Barry continue their discussion regarding forgiveness and direct it toward a part of the process that can sometimes be…

S2E25 Episode 25: The Forgiveness Process

May 19, 2025 55m

Most of us know we're called to forgiveness, but how do we actually go about it? Fr. Barry and J.D. present a framework which involves seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance, identifying hurts,…

S2E24 Episode 24: Forgiveness: A Path to Peace

May 09, 2025 54m

In this first part of a series, Fr. Barry and J.D. explore the deep human longing for forgiveness and community and discuss how forgiveness—rooted in the concept of releasing burdens rather than…

S2E23 Episode 23: The Litany of Humility

Mar 28, 2025 54m

Fr. Barry and J.D. discuss the Litany of Humility. What is a litany? How can entering into this prayer help us grow this Lent.

S2E22 Episode 22: Moved + Chosen

Feb 21, 2025 53m

In this episode, we explore how bishops are chosen and moved within the Church to serve different communities. Then, we shift to a more personal reflection: during Lent, how are we called to new…

S2E21 Episode 21: Engaging with the Homily

Jan 14, 2025 51m

Learn how to intentionally engage with the homily! How do deacons, priests, and bishops prepare a homily, and what is its purpose? How do we engage more intentionally with the message of Christ and…

S1E20 Episode 20: The Christmas Paradox: Scattered by the World, United by Grace

Dec 16, 2024 49m

J.D. McQueen and Fr. Barry discuss the celebration of Christmas in the Church and in our lives: are we gathering or scattering, isolating or forming connections with others? How can we serve and…

S1E19 Episode 19: Mary's Advent Presence

Dec 09, 2024 59m

Fr. Barry and J.D. discuss how Mary leads us to her Son in a deeply personal way, meeting us where we're at both culturally and individually. Her maternal love and intercession allows us to deepen…

S1E18 Episode 18: Preparing for your Advent Penance Service

Nov 25, 2024 57m

Our Advent penance service is coming up coming up Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00 PM! So are others in our area and around the diocese. https://austindiocese.org/advent-penance-services Confession is…

S1E17 Episode 17: Be Subject to One Another: On Ephesians 5

Nov 15, 2024 57m

J.D. and Fr. Barry discuss a well-known yet difficult section of scripture for some: the closing of the fifth chapter of Ephesians. What does mutual submission and respect within marriage look like,…

S1E16 Episode 16: Learning Simplicity from St. Therese of Lisieux (St. Therese, Part 2)

Nov 08, 2024 49m

Fr. Barry and J.D. McQueen continue their discussion of the document C’est la confiance, an apostolic exhortation from Pope Francis that discusses the holiness of our patroness, Saint Therese. What…

S1E15 Episode 15: Uncovering the Little Way of St. Therese

Oct 11, 2024 47m

Join Fr. Barry Cuba and J.D. McQueen as they open the doors to a deeper understanding of one of the Church's most beloved saints—St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Through her humble yet profound "Little Way,"…

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Greater Things with J.D. McQueen and Fr. Barry Cuba has published 34 episodes since March 2024, covering topics in Christianity, Comedy.

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