{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Deacon Life","title":"Ministry on Wheels: Deacon Patrick O'Toole | Deacon Life Podcast Episode #4","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3470,"description":"In Episode 4 of the Deacon Life Podcast, Deacon Michael Halbrook sits down with Deacon Patrick O'Toole for a remarkable conversation about faith, family, and following God's unpredictable path.Patrick's journey includes divorce at 35, a conversion experience sparked by a Baptist radio preacher, remarriage and 10 children, and decades working for the Church in marriage ministry, retreat leadership, and missions. But the most surprising chapter? When his wife became a travel nurse, they bought a bus and took their family across America—serving in parishes from Illinois to Florida to Washington State and everywhere in between.Along the way, Patrick discovered the beauty of the universal Church expressed in countless parishes, raised children who have no fear of change, and learned that close quarters create deep family bonds. His kids now gather for \"dad lore\" nights, asking to hear more of his story.Patrick speaks honestly about his struggle with workaholism, the importance of his wife keeping him grounded, and why 3 AM adoration is his favorite hour. His advice for men considering the diaconate: \"If you think God might be calling you, he is. Jump in.\"Key topics: Divorce and conversion, blended family, travel nursing ministry, living on a bus, parish diversity, Christ the King, adoration, homebound ministry, obedience to the bishop","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Zq238UCp55RMesu0wV3K1t_UiP8Xvo1o0i8z2UAcNAs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85ODNm/ZTM2YzU5MWRlYzgx/YjY2OWFjNjFlMzhk/YWQ3My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}