{"podcast":{"title":"St. Dominic's Weekly","slug":"st-dominic-s-weekly-328314","podcast_index_feed_id":328314,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/UhvHzFKD","website_url":"https://stdominicsweekly.podbean.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/53f6fba5-5ecc-4306-98b4-04800a712d78/4f162c48-78b4-499f-9ad2-cafc33b1676c/3000x3000/1538162127artwork.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"St Dominic's Catholic Church in San Francisco, CA","episode_count":594,"summary":"A weekly parish podcast about Catholic Church Feast Days, Theology and the St.Dominic’s parish community in San Francisco, CA.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-04T06:17:19.807011+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-dominic-s-weekly-328314"},"episode":{"title":"Pastors' Podcast Corner, by Reverend Pastor Michael J Hurley, OP., The Good Shepherd Sunday, April 26, 2026","slug":"pastors-podcast-corner-by-reverend-pastor-michael-j-hurley-op-the-good-shepherd-sunday-april-26-2026","published_at":"2026-04-26T14:38:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-dominic-s-weekly-328314/pastors-podcast-corner-by-reverend-pastor-michael-j-hurley-op-the-good-shepherd-sunday-april-26-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-dominic-s-weekly-328314","url":"https://stdominicsweekly.podbean.com","audio_url":"https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/bafd24cc-b670-4696-9f85-01852b12c1d9/53f6fba5-5ecc-4306-98b4-04800a712d78/episodes/audio/group/c25e034d-9b47-4bd1-969f-d99e2b72934f/group-item/e7b2db69-7177-4f5e-babe-b857cf83578f/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=UhvHzFKD","summary":"True spiritual direction is found not by following the loudest modern distractions, but by cultivating familiarity with the voice of the Good Shepherd. Through the lens of personal anecdote and Gospel reflection, this episode explores how to discern divine guidance amidst a world of competing 'whistles.'","meta_description":"Discover how to recognize the voice of the Good Shepherd amidst the noise of modern life through reflection on the Gospel of Saint John.","key_points":["Main idea: Spiritual recognition is a product of relationship and familiarity rather than intense study","Practical takeaway: Listen for the Shepherd in quiet moments, scripture, conscience, and the wisdom of others","Failure mode: Mistaking the loud, persuasive 'whistles' of consumerism and anxiety for true guidance","Main idea: The Good Shepherd calls individuals by name, providing personal identity beyond social categories","Practical takeaway: Use moments of unexpected providence or closed doors as signals for divine direction"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":0,"title":"The Gate and the Shepherd","summary":"An introduction to the Gospel of Saint John and the metaphor of Jesus as the gate for the sheep."},{"start_ms":60000,"title":"Distinguishing the Shepherd from Thieves","summary":"A reflection on the difference between the true shepherd and those who seek to exploit the flock."},{"start_ms":120000,"title":"The Power of a Familiar Sound","summary":"A personal story about a mother's whistle and how repetitive, loving sounds create unmistakable recognition."},{"start_ms":180000,"title":"The Noise of the Modern World","summary":"An analysis of the competing voices—notifications, headlines, and advertisements—that vie for our attention."},{"start_ms":240000,"title":"The Promise of False Voices","summary":"How modern distractions promise happiness and fulfillment through consumption and self-optimization."},{"start_ms":300000,"title":"Building Spiritual Familiarity","summary":"The importance of spending time with the Word to recognize the Shepherd's voice through relationship."},{"start_ms":360000,"title":"Discerning the Shepherd's Call","summary":"Identifying the various ways the Shepherd speaks through scripture, conscience, and providence."},{"start_ms":420000,"title":"Finding Your Way Home","summary":"A concluding reminder that no one is lost in the crowd because the Shepherd knows us by name."}],"topics":["Spirituality","Gospel Reflection","Discernment","Christian Living","Good Shepherd Sunday","Faith","Prayer","Catholicism"],"duration_seconds":455,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/st-dominic-s-weekly-328314/episodes/pastors-podcast-corner-by-reverend-pastor-michael-j-hurley-op-the-good-shepherd-sunday-april-26-2026/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-dominic-s-weekly-328314/pastors-podcast-corner-by-reverend-pastor-michael-j-hurley-op-the-good-shepherd-sunday-april-26-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}