Friends of the Bridegroom
Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church and School in Savage, Minnesota, wants to help you deepen your friendship with Jesus Christ. This Catholic podcast will explore ways to become friends with Jesus, help others embrace Jesus as their friend, and how friendship with Jesus can help us achieve eternal salvation.
Episodes
68 episodes
Homily Bonus: Sixth Sunday of Easter (11AM Mass on May 10, 2026)
Here is the homily Father Bobby Pish, our parochial administrator, gave at the 11AM Mass on May 10, 2026, for the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The text version of this homily can be found
Homily Bonus: Fifth Sunday of Easter (May 3, 2026, at 8:30AM)
Here is the homily Father Bobby Pish, our parochial administrator, gave at the 8:30AM Mass on Sunday, May 3, 2026, for the Fifth Sunday of Easter in Year A. The text version of this homily can be found
Homily Bonus: Fourth Sunday of Easter Year A (8:30AM Mass on April 26, 2026)
Here is the homily Deacon Jerry Little, one of our permanent deacons, gave at the 8:30AM Mass on Sunday, April 26, 2026, for the Fourth Sunday of Easter of Year A.You can find and share this episode on our
Homily Bonus: Third Sunday of Easter (8:30AM Mass on April 19, 2026)
Here is the homily Father Bobby Pish, our parochial administrator, gave at the 8:30AM Mass on April 19, 2026, for the Third Sunday of Easter in Year A. The text version of this homily can be found
Homily Bonus: Second Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday Year A (8:30AM Mass on April 12, 2026)
Here is the homily Father Bobby Pish, our parochial administrator, gave at the 8:30AM Mass on Sunday, April 12, 2026, for the Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday. The text version of this homily can be found
Homily Bonus: The Resurrection of the Lord Year A (8:30AM Mass on April 5, 2026)
Here is the homily Father Bobby Pish, our parochial administrator, gave at the 8:30AM Mass on Sunday, April 5, for The Resurrection of the Lord or Easter Sunday. The text version of this homily can be found
Homily Bonus: Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion Year A (8:30AM Mass on March 29, 2026)
Here is the homily Father Bobby Pish, our parochial administrator, gave at the 8:30AM Mass on Sunday, March 29, 2026, for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion. The text version of this homily can be found
Homily Bonus: Fifth Sunday of Lent Year A
Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, we don't have a homily to share this week. You can read this week's homily on our website. We're so sorry for t...
Homily Bonus: Fourth Sunday of Lent Year A (5PM Mass on March 14, 2026)
Here is the homily Father Bobby Pish, our parochial administrator, gave at the 5PM Mass on Saturday, March 14, 2026, for the Fourth Sunday of Lent in Year A.You can find and share this episode on our
Season 4 Preview: Prayer, Community, and Living Faith in Daily Life
Friends of the Bridegroom returns with a preview of a new season that adds new voices while continuing the podcast's mission to deepen friendship with Christ through meaningful conversations and lived experiences.We...
From Seminary, to Parishes... and Then Back to Seminary
In this episode, Father Ben Little, our pastor, discusses his upcoming transition from Saint John the Baptist Parish to become a spiritual director at Saint Paul Seminary. He explains what spiritual direction involves—helping individuals deepen...
The Great Unpacking: Stories From Our French Pilgrimage
Join Father Ben Little, our pastor, and Brenda Sevcik, our director of music ministry, as they unpack the parish pilgrimage through some of France's most sacred Catholic sites. From the healing waters of Lourdes and its moving candlelight proce...
Habemus Papum
In this episode, Brenda Sevcik (director of music ministry) and Adrian Sanchez (director of marketing and communications) reflect on the joy of Easter, the excitement of Pope Leo XIV's election and what it means to truly be friends with Christ....
Remembering Francis: A Legacy of Joy, Mercy & Mission
In this episode, Father Ben Little, our pastor, and Adrian Sanchez, director of marketing and communications, reflect on the life and legacy of Pope Francis following his passing on Easter Monday. Through their Mount Rushmore "draft", the...
Journey to Faith: A Family's Path to Baptism and Friendship with Christ (S3 E14)
In this episode of the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast, Father Ben Little, our pastor, sits down with Spencer and Heidi Frothinger as they share their inspiring journey of faith, family and friendship. This episode was recorded as Sp...
Preserving the Mission: Advocating for Catholic Education in Minnesota
Join us for the latest episode of the Friends of the Bridegroom Podcast, the podcast of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church and School in Savage, Minnesota. Hosted by Father Ben Little, this episode features a conversation with our school pr...
Pastoral Transition, Silent Lunches, Lent & Trivia
Join in the conversation as Fr. Ben, Pastor of St. John the Baptist, highlights current events happening at the parish and school. Fr. Ben also speaks to a topic on everyone's minds- his upcoming change in assignment. Stay to the end for ...
Pilgrims of Hope | Jubilee Year 2025
Grow in your ability to live out the Jubilee Year of Hope in this episode of the Friends of the Bridegroom podcast. Listen as Father Ben Little and Brenda Sevcik sit with a recent Angelus address from Pope Francis and discuss ...
Homily Deep Dive: Baptism of the Lord
In this episode of Friends of the Bridegroom, Adrian Sanchez and Brenda Sevcik delve into various aspects of the Sacrament of Baptism, using a recent homily from Father Ben Little as a launching point. Catch up on current events at St. John the...
Talking God's Providence with Adrian Sanchez- Season 3: Episode 9
Host Father Ben Little, pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, is joined by Adrian Sanchez, Director of Marketing and Communications. Adrian shares a powerful testimony to the ways the Lord has worked in his life thus far, h...
Immigration- Season 3: Episode 8
Host Father Ben Little, Pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, comments upon an article titled "History confirms that for US bishops, immigration isn't political." The article was written by John Allen and published on the C...
Clutter: Season 3, Episode 7
Host Father Ben Little, Pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, reflects and expounds upon the idea of "clutter." Using a podcast episode by The Mission Guys as a springboard, he invites listeners to think and pray a...
More Mass Questions: Season 3- Episode 6
Host Father Ben Little, Pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, along with Director of Music Brenda Sevcik, discuss another round of questions about the Mass. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School: http...
Season 3: Episode 5- Mass Questions
Host Father Ben Little, Pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, along with Director of Music Brenda Sevcik, discuss questions about the Mass submitted by families involved in Religious Education. St. John the Bap...
Season 3: Bonus Episode - Eucharistic Miracles and Blessed Carlo Acutis
Bonus Episode! Host Father Ben Little, Pastor at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School, gave a talk on October 26, 2024 while St. John the Baptist hosted the International Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit. This episode is a...