Deacons Pod: The Missionary in the Mirror – Deacon Greg Kandra

September 22, 2026

“You never know how God is going to work – and the way he is going to use you,” says Deacon Greg Kandra. “Every moment of your life is formation.”

An award-winning journalist, author, blogger, and speaker, Deacon Greg is our special guest on this episode of Deacons Pod.

He speaks with Deacon Mike Hayes and Deacon Mike Berstene (both of whom are Paulist Deacon Affiliates) about his new book “Peace Be with All of You: The Mission and Message of Pope Leo XIV” from The Word Among Us Press.

Deacon Greg also reflects on his career as a writer at CBS News; his discernment to become a deacon; ministry at his new parish in Central Florida; and the state of media today.

He also shares about his recent experience as a cancer survivor, noting that September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

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