Episode 200
From MTV to Ministry with Joe Melendrez
September 28th, 2026
31 mins 21 secs
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Oscar sits down with Catholic hip-hop artist and evangelist Joe Melendrez for a conversation about identity, creativity, and what happens when an encounter with God redirects your entire life. From appearing on MTV as a teenager to encountering the Holy Spirit at a teen A.C.T.S. retreat, Joe shares how he discovered that his gifts for music, dancing, and performance weren’t meant to build up the world but to glorify God. We explore why Catholic artist should pursue excellence, not because we are perfect but because our God is so perfect.
Three takeaways:
Encounter with Jesus changes our direction in life.
Creativity is part of evangelization
Your gifts are your mission.
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