The Lila Rose Show E288: Born For This: How To Hear God's Voice In Your Life w/Fr John Riccardo | Lila Rose Show
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Jan 30, 2026 
Fr John Riccardo, a Catholic priest who founded Acts XXIX to train evangelists and leaders, shares a 4-step prayer method to hear God’s call. He reflects on Joan of Arc’s courage, vocational conversion, discerning identity and obstacles, spotting the enemy’s strategy, and applying discernment in families, teams, and culture. Short, practical, and challenging talk about trusting God and pursuing mission.
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Joan Of Arc Picked Him
- Fr. John saw a picture quoting Joan of Arc and felt instantly gripped into a friendship and mission.
- That encounter launched a devotion shaping his ministry and its motto: "I was born for this."
From Pastor To Acts 29 Founder
- Fr. John discerned leaving parish life after prayer with a group and then asked his archbishop, who blessed the new nonprofit Acts 29.
- They started as five missionaries and now run retreats, media, and the Rescue Project free to the church.
Mission Is Culture Transformation
- Mission isn't just evangelizing; it's forming disciples who change culture in every sphere of life.
- Christians should bring gospel virtue into politics, arts, business, sports, and family to reshape society.