We’re kicking off Season 2 with a very special guest: Bishop Joseph Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, PA. In this epsiode, Bishop Bambera shares his personal journey of faith, from his early experiences of evangelical encounters in college to his present role as a shepherd of renewal and unity within the Church.

We explore Bishop Bambera’s work in his diocese, including his support of the long-standing Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference, and his broader service to the Church as Chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs and Catholic Co-Chair of the International Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue.

Together, we reflect on the Lord’s work in the Church today, the gift of renewal, and the hope of Christian unity.

We are excited to have David Wells as our special guest this week! David is the president of both the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada and the Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America. He has spent decades serving the global Church through his leadership in Pentecostal circles. In this episode we discuss with David how his Pentecostal upbringing, marriage to a Catholic wife, and decades of ecumenical work has shaped his vision for the Body of Christ and how the Church can model healing and friendship across borders.

This episode is rich with wisdom, humility, and hope with an invitation to see the work of the Holy Spirit moving across every stream of the Church.

In this compelling second part of our conversation, we dive deep into the documentary "That They May Be One," exploring Saint Elena Guerra's prophetic legacy, the film's ecumenical message, and the Holy Spirit's role in Christian unity. Join us as we unpack the spiritual journey of bringing this powerful story to life and its implications for renewal across denominational lines.

In part one of our two-part series, we dive deep with Dr. Mary Healy, a renowned Catholic theologian, biblical scholar, and Charismatic Renewal leader who was recently appointed to the Vatican's Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. Dr. Healy shares her unique journey of bridging theological traditions, particularly through her groundbreaking work in the Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue and her passionate commitment to integrating scriptural scholarship with spiritual experience.

Are you ready to learn more about the dynamic relationship between Scripture and the Holy Spirit? Listen in to be inspired by Dr. Healy's nuanced approach to faith, her commitment to bridging theological divides, and her profound understanding of how the Word and the Spirit work together.

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Join Dr. David Cole and Adriana Gonzalez as they explore the profound meaning of holiness in the Christian life. This episode digs deeper into what it really mean when we say "the church is holy" and how we can lean into this divine calling without viewing it as just a “list of duties”. You will also have the opportunity to hear Adriana’s testimony and hear how she now sees holiness as a profound understanding of God’s love and our call to love Him back.

In this episode, Dr. David Cole and Adriana Gonzalez are joined by Dan Almeter and Bob Garrett from the Alleluia Community — an intentional, ecumenical, covenant community rooted in a powerful move of the Holy Spirit. In our conversation, we explore how the Alleluia Community fosters revival through ecumenical hospitality, shared life, and a commitment to becoming less like an institution and more like a spiritual family. Take a listen to learn how this unique community continues to transform lives and impact the broader Church by saying yes to Jesus’ call: “that they may be one.”

Reflection Question:

What would it look like in your own life to live more like a spiritual family and less like an institution—and how might God be inviting you to foster unity across differences in your community?

More about our Guests:

Daniel Almeter is a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Augusta, Georgia. He received his master’s in counseling from Augusta State University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in counseling and spiritual direction. He is an elder in the Alleluia Christian Community and has been involved in leadership, faith formation and mentoring other men for over 30 years. Dan has been a national and international speaker in many Catholic and Ecumenical settings. He is the United States’ representative to the Catholic Fraternity of Communities. He attends the “Gathering of the Holy Spirit,” a dialogue sponsored by the Center for Unity in Rome, Italy and in union with the Council for Christian Unity in the Vatican to work toward unity between Catholic and new charismatic churches. Dan is the author ofUnity: On Earth as in Heaven.

Bob Garrett is an Elder and the Overall Coordinator of the Alleluia Community where he oversees the day-to-day operation of the community and is responsible for maintaining unity among the Elders and primary leaders within the community. Bob serves as Moderator for both the South Augusta Pastors’ Alliance and the citywide Augusta Community Prayer Breakfast. He is the Secretary/Treasurer for the Charismatic Leaders’ Fellowship and he serves on the leadership team of the North American Network of Charismatic Covenant Communities. Bob serves as an ecumenical consultant to the Somos Um (We are One) conference in Rio de Janeiro. Bob and Sue Garrett have been Full Covenant members of Alleluia since 1977, have five adult children, six grandchildren and attend Burns Methodist Church (GMC) of Augusta.

Learn more about the Alleluia Community Here.

In this episode, we continue our conversation on Receptive Ecumenism, exploring how a spirit of teachability and humility can transform the way we pursue Christian unity. Rather than focusing on what others can learn from us, we ask what we might learn from them—acknowledging God’s gifts in others and our own need for growth—and then how we can appropriate what we learn into our own tradition with dynamic integrity.

Join us as we unpack this approach further and consider how Receptive Ecumenism invites us to seek the Lord together, more effectively and faithfully as One Body.

In this episode of That They May Be One, hosts Dr. David Cole and Adriana Gonzalez welcome Nathan Smith, Director of Ecumenism for Glenmary Home Missioners. Nathan shares his passion for fostering reconciliation between the Catholic Church, Evangelicals, and Pentecostals. Together, they explore the concept of Receptive Ecumenism—a transformative approach to unity that invites believers to listen with humility, learn from one another, and grow in faith.

Nathan’s insights challenge us to rethink Christian unity—not as uniformity, but as a Spirit-led journey of transformation. What does it mean to truly receive from other traditions? How can we cultivate a posture of listening that leads to deeper communion?

Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that invites us to embrace our differences as gifts and pursue unity for the sake of the Gospel.