S3 E30: Never Mind, God, I Found One - Learning to Really Listen

S3 E30: Never Mind, God, I Found One - Learning to Really Listen

From Blessed Sacrament Voices Podcast by Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church - Midland, MI

April 24, 2026 · 9 min · Season 3 · Episode 30

About this episode

Kevin Shaughnessy reflects on the importance of true listening in faith through the lens of the Good Shepherd Gospel.

How many times have we heard something but didn't really get the message or get the point? Kevin Shaughnessy's reflection on the Good Shepherd Gospel challenges us to move beyond partial hearing to true listening—the kind that requires focus, interpretation, understanding, and action. Using the story of Jesus healing the man born blind and the Pharisees' stubborn refusal to listen, we're reminded that Jesus is the true shepherd and gatekeeper, the only genuine path to heaven with no shortcuts or sneaky routes. The challenge is straightforward: hear, listen, and act. But ignoring the noises of the world and staying laser-focused on Jesus' voice is harder than it sounds. Are we missing opportunities to provide safety and comfort to the vulnerable, or to practice sacrificial love? The humorous parking lot prayer story—where a man asks God for a spot, finds one, and says "never mind, God, I found one"—reminds us not to be oblivious when God is messaging us. Turns out sheep are actually smart: they have good memories, recognize faces, and learn from trouble. So let's be sheep who follow the Good Shepherd, end up in his loving care, and succeed in earning eternal life by hearing him…

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Shaughnessy

Topics covered

  • listening
  • faith
  • spiritual growth
  • sacrificial love
  • Christian teachings
  • Good Shepherd

Keywords

  • listening
  • faith
  • Good Shepherd
  • sacrificial love
  • spiritual growth
  • Christianity
  • Jesus
  • blind man
  • Pharisees

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dow Chemical, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

Books & works: Good Shepherd Gospel, Jesus healing the man born blind

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