Fr. Christian Raab O.S.B. is a Benedictine monk from Michigan City, Indiana. He is the editor or and contributor to “Walk the Line: Rock Music and the Christian Imagination.”
We discuss Christ-haunted rock music, God in the Midwest, and how to make Western culture Christian again.
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Katelyn Louise Doty is a writer, musician, and wife who spent 17 years as a stripper and adult entertainer before her powerful reversion to the Catholic faith.
We discuss why she entered the adult industry, how God delivered her from it, and what her life looks like now.
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Can Church teaching change? Has the Church ever contradicted itself? Can Catholics still support the death penalty? How is that different from Catholics supporting abortion? Dr. Arias answers these questions and more in part two of our discussion of Catholic Magisterium.
Dr. Joseph Arias is an Associate Professor of Theology at the Christendom College Graduate School of Theology. He earned a Doctorate in Sacred Theology as well as a Licentiate in Canon Law from The Catholic University of America.
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Dr. Joseph Arias is an Associate Professor of Theology at the Christendom College Graduate School of Theology. He earned a Doctorate in Sacred Theology as well as a Licentiate in Canon Law from The Catholic University of America.
We discuss what constitutes the Magisterium of the Church, what levels of doctrine exist, and when a teaching is considered infallible.
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Mike Tenney is a speaker, worship leader, and host of the Pop Culture Catechism podcast. His writing has also been featured in numerous Catholic publications.
We discuss his origin story as a musician and Catholic speaker, what makes ministry fruitful, and his take on the current pop culture trends!
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Joni Seith has a Masters in Psychology from the Institute of Psychological Sciences, now Divine Mercy University. She is the author of two children's books as well as her memoir, “The Pain of Grace: Living and Suffering with Dignity." She has been married for 38 years and has 4 children. Together, she and her husband Bob work as Team leaders for Unbound Ministry.
We discuss her conversion from Judaism, how she met her husband, her battle with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, whether husbands are to be the spiritual head of the household, and how she and her husband cultivate spiritual intimacy in their marriage.
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Fr . Brent Bowen O.P. is a presenter for the Catherine of Siena Institute and an administrator of the Institute's "Called and Gifted Process" for the diocese of Lafayette, IN. Currently, he is a student in the Doctorate of Ministry and Evangelization program at The Catholic University of America.
We discuss what charisms are and how they are discerned, their relationship to the Charismatic renewal, whether the charisms are evenly distributed, and how to evangelize more like St. Andrew rather than St. Peter.
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Maureen McNeill is the Associate Director of the Catholic Entrepreneurship and Design Experience at The Catholic University of America's Busch School of Business. She has her Masters in Theology from Providence College where her thesis focused on the philosophy of Christian friendship.
We discuss the differences between pagan and Christian philosophical concepts of friendship, whether one can truly be friendships with someone who holds different beliefs, whether social media is ruining friendship, and how to make friends in adulthood.
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Anya Kewley is a disability rights advocate, speaker, musician and catechist who was born with Spina Bifida. Her website is www.lifeontheauthenticside.com
We discuss her condition and how it affects her life, her relationship with God, and her plans for the future. Just in time for Lent, Anya speaks beautifully about what it means to take up one's cross.
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Joseph and Crystal Gruber are the hosts of the "Love your Marriage Podcast" and run a marriage mentorship apostolate called "Our Outpost." They have been married for 11 years and live in Michigan with their six children.
We discuss what to look for in a potential spouse, practical ways to navigate conflict, and wisdom from the challenges they've faced in their own marriage including miscarriages, missionary life, and losing a parent. Lastly, they share quick takes on whether spouses should
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Mary Lenaburg is a Catholic speaker, podcaster, and the author of "Be Brave in the Scared" and "Be Bold in the Broken." She and her husband, Jerry, host a marriage and relationship advice called the "Mary and Jerry Podcast."
Over their 35 years of marriage, they have dealt with caring for and losing a child with disabilities, pornography addiction, military deployments, religious differences, and many more challenges. Mary shares the story and how they healed and strengthened their marriage.
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Natalie Peters is a wife, homemaker, and the owner of District Color Studio. Three months into her marriage, her husband, Thomas, suffered a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed. She shares how they navigated this challenge as a new couple, what their marriage looks like today, and the miracles God has given them along the way.
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Where is God? It’s the question of every philosopher and the cry of every heart. Is God hidden, or do we just not know how to recognize Him? In this reflection on the 6th Beatitude, Blessed are the pure of heart, MaryRose considers how to know if Catholic media personalities really know God.
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Caleb Payne grew up in Phoenix Valley, AZ and served as a youth minister for two years before becoming a missionary in China and Tibet. There, he met his wife, Kate, and they continued to serve together for 8 years. They currently reside in Greenville, SC with their three children. Caleb now works as a team leader for the St. Paul Street Evangelization Team and in local pro-life ministry.
We discuss the legal and cultural barriers to sharing the Gospel in China, the history and characteristics of the underground church, and his eventual conversion to Catholicism.
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Leah Libresco Sargeant is an author and freelance writer whose work has been featured in First Things, Commonweal, The American Conservative and 538. After a public conversion from atheism to Catholicism, she published her first book, Arriving at Amen. Her second book is Building the Benedict Option, and she blogs regularly onher Substack, Other Feminisms. She lives in Maryland with her husband and two daughters.
We discuss our thoughts on the Barbie movie, child development through play, and why neediness is a bridge rather than a barrier to authentic relationships.
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Leonard Wathen is a husband, father, youth minister, Director of Religious Education, AND a secular Carmelite.
We discuss his journey to marriage, ministry, and the Carmelites, as well as what the Carmelite tradition teaches us about mental prayer, detachment, and the secret to holiness. Plus, we discuss how to pray with the Trinity and whether you and your spouse need to have the same spirituality.
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Dr. Peter Malinoski is clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience in private practice who specializes in bridging the psychological and spiritual realms. He is the president and co-founder of "Souls and Hearts," an online outreach dedicated to the integration of psychology, human formation, and the Catholic faith. He also hosts the "Interior Integration Podcast."
We discuss the recent shift in psychology towards focusing on trauma, how this connects to the concept of Original Sin, Spiritual Bypassing, and how our unhealed wounds can inhibit our relationship with God.
Check out his article on Spiritual Bypassing from the "Souls and Hearts" Blog.
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Msgr. Charles Pope has been a priest for 34 years and is currently a dean and pastor in the Archdiocese of Washington D.C. He has published in pastoral journals, conducted numerous retreats for both priests and the laity, and led Bible studies in the U.S. Congress and White House. He publishes a regular blog on the Archdiocesan website.
We discuss the 7 Deadly Sins. Msgr. answers questions like: how can God be "jealous"? Is self-hatred a sin? What is the difference between taking pride and being prideful? Is it gluttonous to eat candy? And more!
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Mary Ellen Barrett is the editor of Seton Magazine, Director of Special Projects for Seton Home Study, and co-host of the Stay-at-Home Schooling Mom Podcast. She lives in Long Island, NY with her husband and their seven children, ages 14-26. She blogs at Tales From The Bonny Blue House and on Substack at The Thing With Feathers.
We discuss why she decided to homeschool, what programs and models are out there, how to balance motherhood with homeschooling, and how to ensure homeschooled kids still develop good social skills.
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