Holy Redeemer Podcasts

Many young people often grapple with the dilemma of choosing music that aligns with their faith and values, especially when popular music conflicts with their beliefs. This conversation will delve into complex questions about popular music, dance, and culture, exploring how Christians can navigate and make decisions about trends and popular choices. In this heartfelt conversation on "What's Music and Dance got to do with my Faith?" Rishika Miranda, discusses this popular topic among young people. She is joined by Fr Sandesh Manual, OFM (a Fransciscan priest who is a youtuber, blogger, author, has studied Carnatic music and is currently studying classical & contemporary western music in Vienna, Austria for the past 10 years. In addition he is a painter proficient in various art forms) and Ms Michelle Serrao (dancer and choreographer) to give a solid-rock faith-based exploration of this topic. Dive into this interesting conversation and find out what kind of music does one really like by listening to this podcast.

Young people today face many mental health issues like bullying, peer pressure, addictions, academic expectations & work pressure including issues arising from modern society. How does one deal with these issues? Our host Rishika Miranda continues to discuss the topic: mental health awareness among the youth - Part 2 with Dr. Angeliqueka Rao (a medical graduate and psychiatrist specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry in the UK) & Augustine Neil (a BCom student from St Joseph's College, Bangalore and former joint secretary of ICAF Karnataka). Dive into this interesting conversation and find out about the mental health issues among the youth today.

Young people today face many mental health issues like bullying, peer pressure, addictions, academic expectations & work pressure including issues arising from modern society. How does one deal with these issues? Our host Rishika Miranda discusses the topic: mental health awareness among the youth - Part 1 with Dr. Angeliqueka Rao (a medical graduate and psychiatrist specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry in the UK) & Augustine Neil (a BCom student from St Joseph's College, Bangalore and former joint secretary of ICAF). Dive into this interesting conversation and find out about the mental health issues among the youth today.

Are you 'spiritual' or 'religious'? What should be the approach of Catholics? What was Jesus' approach? We continue to explore these important issues in this riveting episode of Heart Rock Café - in which our host, Rishika Miranda engages in a probing conversation with Fr Gilbert Choondal, SDB (assistant parish priest at St Don Bosco church, who holds a doctorate in Catechetics*, a prolific writer of many journals and a lecturer in Jyoti Nivas college) and Fr Sandeep Menezes, CSsR (the current Youth and Vocation Ministry secretary for the Bangalore Province of Redemptorists and assistant parish priest of Holy Ghost church, Bangalore) about the topic "Can you be spiritual without being religious? - Part 3" Dive into this interesting conversation and find out the christian approach to being religious and spiritual. *Catechetics - the science of faith formation

Are you 'spiritual' or 'religious'? What should be the approach of Catholics? What was Jesus' approach? We continue to explore these important issues in this riveting episode of Heart Rock Café - in which our host, Rishika Miranda engages in a probing conversation with Fr Gilbert Choondal, SDB (assistant parish priest at St Don Bosco church, who holds a doctorate in Catechetics*, a prolific writer of many journals and a lecturer in Jyoti Nivas college) and Fr Sandeep Menezes, CSsR (the current Youth and Vocation Ministry secretary for the Bangalore Province of Redemptorists and assistant parish priest of Holy Ghost church, Bangalore) about the topic "Can you be spiritual without being religious? - Part 2" Dive into this interesting conversation and find out the christian approach to being religious and spiritual. *Catechetics - the science of faith formation

Are you 'spiritual' or 'religious'? What should be the approach of Catholics? What was Jesus' approach? Explore these important issues in this riveting episode of Heart Rock Café - RMC's Youth Faith Podcast in which our host, Rishika Miranda engages in a probing conversation with Fr Gilbert Choondal, SDB (assistant parish priest at St Don Bosco church, who holds a doctorate in Catechetics*, a prolific writer of many journals and a lecturer in Jyoti Nivas college) and Fr Sandeep Menezes, CSsR (the current Youth and Vocation Ministry secretary for the Bangalore Province of Redemptorists and assistant parish priest of Holy Ghost church, Bangalore) about the topic "Can you be spiritual without being religious? - Part 1" Dive into this interesting conversation and find out the christian approach to being religious and spiritual. *Catechetics - the science of faith formation

In this riveting conversation on "Is marriage a failed institution - PART 4" our host, Rishika Miranda, discusses this topic with our guests Fr John Abraham, (a priest of 43 years and has been teaching Canon law for over 30 years, a judge in the marriage tribunal and a judicial vicar in the archdiocese of Bangalore for over 25 years now) and Mr. Preetham & Mrs. Melissa D'Souza. Mr Preetham is a lawyer and Melissa is a homemaker. They are also joined by Shyla, Martha Lourdes and Maria Priya in the audience to give a solid-rock faith-based exploration of this topic. In this part they explore the above topic in conjunction with one’s preparedness for marriage. Dive into this interesting conversation and find out more about christian marriage and its relevance in today's world.

In this riveting conversation on "Is marriage a failed institution - PART 3" our host, Rishika Miranda, discusses this topic with our guests Fr John Abraham, (a priest of 43 years and has been teaching Canon law for over 30 years, a judge in the marriage tribunal and a judicial vicar in the archdiocese of Bangalore for over 25 years now) and Mr. Preetham & Mrs. Melissa D'Souza. Mr Preetham is a lawyer and Melissa is a homemaker. They are also joined by Shyla, Martha Lourdes and Maria Priya in the audience to give a solid-rock faith-based exploration of this topic. In this part they explore the above topic in conjunction with live-In relationships: a better option? Dive into this interesting conversation and find out more about christian marriage and its relevance in today's world.

In this riveting conversation on "Is marriage a failed institution - PART 2" our host, Rishika Miranda, discusses this topic with our guests Fr John Abraham, (a priest of 43 years and has been teaching Canon law for over 30 years, a judge in the marriage tribunal and a judicial vicar in the archdiocese of Bangalore for over 25 years now) and Mr. Preetham & Mrs. Melissa D'Souza. Mr Preetham is a lawyer and Melissa is a homemaker. They are also joined by Shyla, Martha Lourdes and Maria Priya in the audience to give a solid-rock faith-based exploration of this topic. In this part they explore the above topic in conjunction with Women working post- marriage, reasons why marriages fail or is marriage for you? Dive into this interesting conversation and find out more about christian marriage and its relevance in today's world.

In this riveting conversation on "Is marriage a failed institution - PART 1" our host, Rishika Miranda, discusses this topic with our guests Fr John Abraham, (a priest of 43 years and has been teaching Canon law for over 30 years, a judge in the marriage tribunal and a judicial vicar in the archdiocese of Bangalore for over 25 years now) and Mr. Preetham & Mrs. Melissa D'Souza. Mr Preetham is a lawyer and Melissa is a homemaker. They are also joined by Shyla, Martha Lourdes and Maria Priya in the audience to give a solid-rock faith-based exploration of this topic. In this part they explore the above topic in conjunction with the Indian reality, the challenge of finding a spouse, & things that help to make a wise choice. Dive into this interesting conversation and find out more about christian marriage and its relevance in today's world.

In continuation of this riveting conversation on "How much should parents ‘interfere’ in the Faith of the children - PART 3" our host, Rishika Miranda, discusses this topic with our guests Fr Sandeep Menezes, CSsR (the current Youth and Vocation Ministry secretary for the Bangalore Province of Redemptorists and assistant parish priest of Holy Ghost church, Bangalore) and Mr Herbert Albert to give a solid-rock faith-based exploration of this topic. In this part they explore the above topic in conjunction with Generation gap & growing together in faith as a family. Dive into this interesting conversation and find out how much we need to interfere in the faith of the youth today.

In continuation of this riveting conversation on "How much should parents ‘interfere’ in the Faith of the children - PART 2" our host, Rishika Miranda, continues to discuss this topic with our guests Fr Sandeep Menezes, CSsR (the current Youth and Vocation Ministry secretary for the Bangalore Province of Redemptorists and assistant parish priest of Holy Ghost church, Bangalore) and Mr Herbert Albert to give a solid-rock faith-based exploration of this topic. In this part they explore the above topic in conjunction with Family prayer, fights, correction and God’s grace. Dive into this interesting conversation and find out how much we need to interfere in the faith of the youth today.

In this riveting conversation on "How much should parents ‘interfere’ in the Faith of the children - PART 1” - our host, Rishika Miranda, discusses this topic with our guests Fr Sandeep Menezes, CSsR (the current Youth and Vocation Ministry secretary for the Bangalore Province of Redemptorists and assistant parish priest of Holy Ghost church, Bangalore) and Mr Herbert Albert to give a solid-rock faith-based exploration of this topic. In this part they explore the above topic in conjunction with Parties, Sunday Mass & Freedom of Young catholics. Dive into this interesting conversation and find out how much we need to interfere in the faith of the youth today.

In continuation of this heartfelt conversation on "Why go to church? There's online mass!!!: part 2" our host, Rishika Miranda, continues to discuss this commonly felt attitude towards the Catholic Church among young people. She is joined by Fr Charles Vijay, CSsR (the current Director at RMC, Bangalore and the former Youth and Vocation Ministry secretary for the Bangalore Province of Redemptorists) and Fr Juventius Anrade, CSsR (a scripture scholar and former member of the General council leadership team in Rome for 2 terms) to give a solid-rock faith-based exploration of this topic. Dive into this interesting conversation and find out whether the Church is really boring by listening to this podcast.

In this heartfelt conversation on "Why go to church? There's online mass!!!: part 1" our young host, Rishika Miranda, discusses this commonly felt attitude towards the Catholic Church among young people. She is joined by Fr Charles Vijay, CSsR (the current Director at RMC, Bangalore and the former Youth and Vocation Ministry secretary for the Bangalore Province of Redemptorists) and Fr Juventius Anrade, CSsR (a a scripture scholar and former member of the General council leadership team in Rome for 2 terms) to give a solid-rock faith-based exploration of this topic. Dive into this interesting conversation and find out whether the Church is really boring by listening to this podcast.

We continue this episode, right where we left off the last time. Join our speakers Dr. Mario Vaz and Fr. Juventius Andrade, C.Ss.R. along with our host Mrs. Gila Pereira and our special guest Dr. Anuja Chandrana (Physiotherapist, Neurological Clinical Specialist) as they speak about the need and challenges that the elderly face in particular to physical activity, be it in work or various other activities around the house and some helpful tips in this regard.

As we grow old, our physical mobility becomes a challenge. Yet we know that it is important to have a balanced amount of physical activity and exercise as a daily routine. Dr. Mario Vaz and Fr. Juventius Andrade, C.Ss.R. along with our host Mrs. Gila Pereira and our special guest Dr. Anuja Chandrana (Physiotherapist, Neurological Clinical Specialist) speak about the need and challenges that the elderly face, and some helpful tips in this regard.

We continue to discuss ‘Mental Health in the Elderly Part - 2’ How can families have difficult conversations about the mental health of the elderly? When is it too late for someone to make a will? How would we know if a person with mental health issues needs to be institutionalised? Are there ways to delay or avoid dementia? Find out in this episode.

In this episode of Ageing Gracefully, learn about the mental health issues of the elderly and how their loved ones can anticipate and cope with these realities. Dr Angeliqueka Rao, Fr Juventius Andrade CSsR, and Ms. Gila Pereira in conversation with a live audience. This episode premiered on RMC Youtube on 10th June 2023.

We conclude our discussion on the topic ‘Caring for the Caregivers - Part 3’ with our guest speakers - Rev, Fr, Juventius Anrade and Dr. John Tharakan, hosted by Mrs Gila Pereira in this podcast.