Reclaim The Faith
Hosted by Reclaim The Faith
Irish actors John Connors and Danielle Magennis host raw, testimony-driven conversations about returning to the Catholic faith.
An Irish Catholic podcast centered on powerful, often dramatic, personal testimonies of conversion and reversion. The hosts, both actors, interview guests who have returned to the faith after periods of struggle, addiction, or secular life. The show is less a theological debate and more a platform for raw, emotional storytelling, frequently featuring stories of miraculous intervention, experiences at Medjugorje, and the power of prayer. Occasional episodes feature sermons from priests, diversifying the format beyond interviews.
“The show's power comes from its raw, unfiltered testimonies and the public profiles of its hosts, whose own faith journeys are central to the narrative. Unlike more academic religious podcasts, it prioritizes lived experience and supernatural encounters over theological nuance, with a distinctly Irish Catholic perspective.”
Who hosts this show
Reclaim The Faith is hosted by Irish actors John Connors and Danielle Magennis. Connors, known for his role in the Irish drama "Love/Hate," is also a writer and filmmaker from a Traveller community who speaks openly about his journey through trauma and his return to faith. Magennis, an actress from Belfast who has appeared in the Disney+ series "Say Nothing," co-hosts with Connors, to whom she is engaged. The podcast started after the two reconnected and found a shared, renewed passion for their Catholic faith, which they explore through guest testimonies and personal reflections.
Credentials & credits
- Actor, Writer, Filmmaker (John Connors)
- Actor (Danielle Magennis)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Calling Irish politicians to the Heavenly court - Luke McCannJun 28, 2026 · 1h 04m
- 02✝️ The Most Important Father's Day Message You'll Hear This Year!Jun 21, 2026 · 10 min
- 03Aisling Kealy - From Dubai to Divine interventionJun 21, 2026 · 1h 40m
- 04
- 05Dara & Darragh – Flames of Faith | The Life in the Spirit SeminarsJun 7, 2026 · 1h 14m
- 06Praise Jesus - Thank you for your prayers!May 31, 2026 · 18 min
- 07Fr Mark Quinn on the state of Catholic Ireland and it's future!May 17, 2026 · 6 min
- 08Michael McLaughlin – Vessel of the Holy Spirit | From Darkness to HealingMay 17, 2026 · 1h 03m
Notable episodes
- 01John Connors: From Trauma to Testimony - An Actor's Journey to Christ
Host John Connors becomes the guest, sharing his own raw story of trauma, grief, encounters with demonic forces, and his return to Christ, which provides the foundational testimony for the entire podcast.
- 02Aisling Kealy - From Dubai to Divine intervention
A quintessential episode featuring a guest's powerful testimony of returning to the faith from a secular life in Dubai, involving miraculous events and a profound confession experience in Medjugorje. [jjdXM3Zp2lU]
- 03✝️ The Most Important Father's Day Message You'll Hear This Year!
This episode showcases the show's format variation, featuring a full sermon from Fr. Darren Brennan on fatherhood, sin, and divine justice, rather than a guest interview. [c1eomL-P1AE, 9]
What you'll be asked on this show
John and Danielle run a supportive, faith-affirming interview. They often open by praying with the guest, immediately establishing a shared spiritual context. [jjdXM3Zp2lU] Rather than a structured Q&A, they facilitate a testimony, asking broad opening questions like "If you want to introduce yourself?" and then ceding the floor. [jjdXM3Zp2lU] They guide the narrative by asking one another to share how they encountered the guest's story, emphasizing personal connection. [jjdXM3Zp2lU] They do not push back or challenge, but listen and affirm, creating a safe space for guests to recount deeply personal and often traumatic experiences. The goal is to witness and share the testimony, not to deconstruct it.
The show is co-hosted by John Connors and Danielle Magennis. Most episodes begin with the 'Come Holy Spirit' prayer, creating a sacred space for the conversation. [VdV581HbQU4, jjdXM3Zp2lU] The style is warm and supportive, with the hosts often allowing guests to share their stories in long, uninterrupted narratives.
Questions Reclaim The Faith keeps coming back to
5 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Reclaim The Faith reaches for it.
origin
2- Q.01
“Could you introduce yourself to our listeners?”
This is the standard opening to allow the guest to frame their own identity and story from the outset.
- Q.02
“How did we first come across your story?”
Often asked by one host to the other, this question reveals the personal connection behind the booking and frames the guest's testimony as inspirational.
personal
1- Q.01
“What are you up to at the moment?”
A casual question used to transition into the guest's current work, ministry, or projects.
mindset
1- Q.01
“Why do you want to tell your story today?”
Asked directly to John Connors when he was the guest, this question gets to the motivation behind sharing a personal testimony.
backstory
1- Q.01
“What did your faith look like growing up?”
This question establishes the guest's baseline relationship with Catholicism before their main story begins.
Signature segments
- · Opening with the 'Come Holy Spirit' prayer
- · Personal faith testimonies
- · Sponsor read for AEM Limited
- · Featuring guests with dramatic conversion stories
- · Focus on Irish Catholic culture
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically lay Catholics with powerful, often life-or-death, stories of returning to the faith. Many guests are part of the hosts' personal faith network, and include former addicts, individuals who have had profound spiritual experiences, and founders of Catholic ministries in Ireland. Priests and representatives from Catholic organizations also appear.
- Luke McCannon Calling Irish politicians to the Heavenly court - Luke McCann
- Aisling Kealyon Aisling Kealy - From Dubai to Divine intervention
- Liam Stewarton Liam Stewart – Catholic Psychotherapist | An Incredible Story of Healing, Faith & Recovery
- Fr Darren Brennanon ✝️ The Most Important Father's Day Message You'll Hear This Year!
- John Connorson John Connors: From Trauma to Testimony - An Actor's Journey to Christ
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is consistently sponsored by AEM Ltd, an Irish electrical and mechanical services provider. [VdV581HbQU4, jjdXM3Zp2lU] The hosts refer to the company's leader, John Johnston, as a 'visionary' and have featured him on the show, suggesting a close, values-aligned partnership rather than a programmatic ad buy.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Reclaim The Faith?
- The hosts are Irish actors John Connors and Danielle Magennis. They are also engaged to be married.
- Is the host the same John Connors from the TV show 'Love/Hate'?
- Yes, co-host John Connors is an award-winning actor, writer, and filmmaker known for his role as Patrick Ward in 'Love/Hate' and other projects.
- What is the podcast's format?
- The primary format is a long-form, conversational interview where a guest shares their personal testimony of faith. The show sometimes features sermons from priests instead of an interview. [c1eomL-P1AE]
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes on a weekly basis on YouTube and Spotify.
- What is the connection between the hosts?
- John Connors and Danielle Magennis are co-hosts who reconnected after being friends for years. Their shared journey back to the Catholic faith inspired the podcast, and they announced their engagement in 2025.
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- [03]John Connors: From Trauma to Testimony - An Actor's Journey to Christ - YouTubeyoutube.com
- [04]Love Hate actor engaged to girlfriend after 'whirlwind' romance - EVOKEevoke.ie
- [05]Episode #177 John Connors – The Modern Warrior Podcastthemodernwarrior.podbean.com
- [06]Praise Jesus - Thank you for your prayers! - YouTubeyoutube.com
- [07]John Connors Testimony - Our Lady of Lourdes Church - The parish of duneane - YouTubeyoutube.com
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