Brothers' Banter

For the first episode of season 5, Brothers JD and Rafa join as special guests to share their experience discerning. They provide practical advice, as well as some of the difficulties they experienced.

In this episode, Brothers Rafael and J.D. share the many directions life has led them and reveal an update to the Brothers Banter Podcast.

In this episode of Brothers Banter, Brothers Rafael & J.D. provide an update on their lives and an overview of the next evolution of the Brothers Banter Podcast.

In this episode, Brothers Rafael & J.D. share some of their experiences from their time at the US-Mexico Border while in Tijuana, Mexico.

In this episode, Brothers Rafael and J.D. discuss the advantages and challenges of promoting evangelization on social media.

In this episode, the Brothers discuss the concept of the Guardian Angels in the Lasallian family.

After an extended break during the beginning of school, Brothers Rafael & J.D. are back talking about radical availability and what it means as members of an international order.

In this episode, Brothers Rafael & J.D. chat about the newly elected Brother Superior General, Brother Armin Luistro FSC and their hopes for the work of the Brothers.

In this episode, Brothers Rafael & J.D. reflect on the end of the school year and the takeaways from the Feast of Corpus Christi.

In this episode, Brothers Rafael & J.D. share their experiences living in Brothers' Community, including some joys and some challenges.

In this episode, Brothers Rafael & J.D. share their experience with tradition and the opportunity to great new traditions in school.

In this episode, Brothers J.D. & Rafael discuss balancing act of being in the modern world and being a young person of faith. 

In this episode, Brothers Rafael & J.D. chat about their experiences as members of not only a religious community but also their respective school communities.

In this episode, Brothers Rafael & J.D. reflect on the responsibility of Brothers and other Lasallians have as catechists of the students entrusted to thier care.

In this episode, Brothers Rafael & J.D. chat about how a school with few or no Brothers present is still part of the Lasallian Family.

In the episode, Brothers Rafael and J.D. dicuss a question they have been asked frequently by their students, why wear the robe?

As they begin the second season of the Brothers' Banter Podcast, Brothers Rafael and J.D. update the audience about life after the Novitiate. The Brothers talk about their experiences in their new ministries and where they have experienced God in their new realities.

In this episode, four Young Lasallians share about their experiences. 

In this episode, Brother J.D. spends some time with Brother Lawrence Goyette FSC, founder of San Miguel School of Providence, as he shares his journey of starting a new kind of middle school. Lastly, Brothers Rafael & J.D. shed some light on the future of the Brothers' Banter Podcast.

In this episode, Brothers Rafael and J.D. answer some common questions about religious life from the NRVC.

In this episode, Brothers Rafael & J.D. discuss Mother's Day, Sunday's Gospel message, and some their own hobbies as Brothers as well as a few unique hobbies of other Brothers.

In this episode, Brothers J.D. & Rafael continue the Get to Know the Brothers Mini-Series as they interview Brother Francis, who shares his vocation journey which began in a college poetry class, his experience opening a school, and his experience after years of vocation ministry. 

In this unscripted episode, Brothers Rafael & J.D. bring you along as they banter freely about what it means to be a Good Shepherd as well as reflect on the podcast journey and share their first Banter Spotlight.

In this episode, Brothers J.D. & Rafael continue the Get to Know the Brothers Mini-Series as they interview Brother Joel, who reflects on his experiences of fraternity as well as moments of grace in his 57 years as a De La Salle Christian Brother.

In this episode, Brothers J.D. & Rafael continue the Get to Know the Brothers Mini-Series as they interview Brother David, who shares his vocation journey, his thoughts on the title Brother and some of his hopes for the Brothers' Institute.

In this episode, Brothers Rafael and J.D. share their personal reflection for this Easter season.

In this episode, Brothers J.D. & Rafael continue the Get to Know the Brothers Mini-Series as they interview Brother V. Kenneth, who shares his first impressions of the Brothers as well as his unique discernment journey.

In this episode, Brothers J.D. & Rafael discuss St. Joseph, Guardian of Jesus and the Patron of the Institute.

In this episode, Brothers J.D. & Rafael continue the Get to Know the Brothers Mini-Series as they interview Brother Dylan, a Brother currently in temporary vows with the De La Salle Christian Brother.

In this episode, Brothers J.D. & Rafael continue the Get to Know the Brothers Mini-Series as they interview Brother Steven, a Brother currently in temporary vows with the De La Salle Christian Brothers.

In this continuation series, every Wednesday Brother's JD and Rafael interview Brothers from across the United States at three levels of religious life; temporarily professed, a number of years in, and--what we'll call--lifer's. We wanted you all to have the opportunity to meet some amazing men and learn about their unique journey to religious life, where they minister, and what advise they might have for our discerners! Hope you enjoy.  

In this episode, Brothers Rafael & J.D. discuss Fraternity and Prophetic Witness.

This episode is a recording of the live-streamed podcast from a virtual SEEK21 conference. In this episode, the dynamic duo answer some questions raised by young men discerning a Brother’s Vocation and interview a special guest, Bro. Paul.

In this episode, Brothers Rafael & J.D. talk about prayer in their life and in particular during the Novitiate Year.

In this episode, Brothers Rafael and J.D. discuss the Epiphany and the Lasallian spin of the visit of the Three Kings.

In this fourth and final episode of our Advent Mini Series, Brother J.D. reflects on the qualities of courage and faith Mary displays in the Incarnation and how we are called to do something similar.

In this episode, Brothers J.D. & Rafael discuss the growth in popularity of the Christmas creche and the Brothers also swap some family creche stories.

In this Christmas Bonus episode, Brother Rafa shares with Brother J.D. and the listeners a brief background of St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra.

In this third episode of our Advent Mini Series, Brother Rafael reflects on the meaning of making straight the way of the Lord in our society today and challenges you to harden not your heart as well as to be John-like by testifying to the light. 

In this episode, Brothers Rafael and J.D. talk about all things Mary: Lasallian devotion to Mary, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, and the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. 

In this episode, Brother J.D. offers a brief reflection on the Gospel of Mark for the Second Sunday of Advent where we meet John the Baptist being an authentic witness. 

In this episode, Brothers Rafael and J.D. set the stage for what they hope is a fruitful Advent.

In this episode, Brother Rafael interviews Brother Kyle about his background, hobbies, and story of discernment. This episode is the final part of the 3 part mini series for National Vocation Awareness Week 2020.