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What does it really mean to say, “I’m in”? In this FatherSide Chat, Father Gene explores Ash Wednesday and Lent not as rituals of guilt, but as intentional renewal. A season to recommit, refocus, and choose something better for ourselves and those around us.

FatherSide Chats
By Curt Albers June 30, 2026
Two hundred fifty years is more than a milestone—it's an invitation to reflect. Father Gene explores America's founding ideals, the progress we've made, and the enduring hope that keeps calling each generation to build a better future together.
FatherSide Chats podcast cover with priest portrait and text “250 Episode: It Started With a Yes”
June 23, 2026
What starts as a simple “yes” can become something far greater than we ever imagined. As FatherSide Chats reaches its 250th episode, Father Gene reflects on taking risks, embracing uncertainty, and discovering the good that happens when we simply keep showing up.
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