Sons of Ars

Michael Sparks, James Joseph

Booking Overview

This Catholic Christian interview show focuses on seminary life, priestly vocation, and the spiritual challenges Christians face, with external guests primarily consisting of seminarians and deacons sharing their vocation stories. PR agencies could credibly pitch Catholic clergy, seminarians, vocation directors, and theologians with firsthand formation or discernment expertise; booking difficulty is low because the show features accessible seminary-connected guests rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 111

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

sjvdenver@gmail.com

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Host

Michael Sparks - Seminarian at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary and podcast co-host focused on seminary life, vocation, and Christian spiritual formation.

James Joseph - Seminarian at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary and podcast co-host covering seminary life, Christian spirituality, and vocation-related topics.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Catholic seminarians, deacons, priests, vocation directors, theologians, and other Christian practitioners with firsthand experience of priestly formation, vocation discernment, or spiritual life.

Required Achievements:

Progress toward ordination or formal seminary formation, Professional or ministry experience in Catholic vocation, spiritual formation, or pastoral life

Recent Guest Discussions

Deacon Luke Friess - Personal Faith Journey, Priestly Vocation, And The Process Of Discerning A Call To Ordained Ministry.

Deacon Simon Ortiz - Personal Faith Journey, Priestly Vocation, And The Process Of Discerning A Call To Ordained Ministry.

Recent Topics

Christianity, Catholicism, Seminary, Priesthood, Vocation Discernment

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Sons of Ars

Finis - In Memoriam

October 01, 2026

Beloved listeners, this is the last Sons of Ars episode you'll hear for a bit. We have been incredibly grateful for your support and listening for the last several years. This episode is dedicated to the repose of the souls of Mary Machado and Monsignor Ken Leone. May their souls, and those of all the faithful departed, rest in peace. Amen. Vigil Praise homilies will continue to be uploaded regularly, so don't unsubscribe! Mary Machado's Episode Monsignor Ken Leone's Episode

The Freedom of Dependence

August 04, 2026

Description Template: Michael Sparks interviews Deacon Luke Friess, soon to be ordained to the priesthood, to learn more about how the Lord worked in his life and called him to his vocation. (The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of seminarians to inspire those discerning and to update friends of the seminary about life at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary.) Email with any questions or comments: sonsofarspodcast@gmail.com Also check out what's going on at Sa...

That's God, Bro.

May 30, 2026

Description Template: Michael Sparks interviews Deacon Simon Ortiz, soon to be ordained to the priesthood, to learn more about how the Lord worked in his life and called him to his vocation. (The mission of the podcast continues to be recording the experiences of seminarians to inspire those discerning and to update friends of the seminary about life at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary.) Email with any questions or comments: sonsofarspodcast@gmail.com Also check out what's going on at...

Publicly listed emails

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