A Franciscan Friar Talks Freedom with Neal Lozano and Fr. Diogo Escudero OFM Cap.

Open Doors: Conversations with Heart of the Father

Don’t miss this captivating episode as Neal Lozano hosts Capuchin Franciscan friar Fr. Diogo Escudero who serves the Brazilian and Portuguese communities in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Fr. Diogo remembers first experiencing Unbound in 2015 as a seminarian and being prayed for by Neal. He knew it was something he needed personally, and it was the beginning of a journey.
First serving under Msgr. Stephen Rosetti at the St. Michael’s Center for Spiritual Renewal when in Washington, D.C., Fr. Diogo shares what first drew him to deliverance ministry and how he finds the Unbound model especially unique and helpful.
The book Unbound became available in Portuguese in 2023 soon after Fr. Diogo arrived in Philadelphia to pastor the Brazilian and Portuguese community estimated at upwards of 40,000 people.
“Once I came to Philadelphia, the Lord sent me someone who really needed help…We did the Father’s blessing [and] this person completely was transformed,” shares Fr. Diogo. “I began seeing this tremendous grace as a priest using the Unbound model.”
Last spring, Fr. Diogo held the first Portuguese Unbound conference in the Philadelphia area. Registration quickly reached capacity with attendees from the whole region, around the country, and more wanting to attend.
Fr. Diogo recognizes the blessing of training others in Unbound while noting some unique challenges within Brazilian culture. He stressed the importance of being connected to a community.
At the end, Fr. Diogo shares what his dreams are for Unbound and beyond.
Can you guess what image Fr. Diogo saw in his mind when first inquiring about getting the book Unbound? Find out what that image was and how it was confirmed to him when you listen!
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Release: January 2025
Music by Christian Harper
Production by Jacqueline Harper