Mountains Made Low

In this episode, Christine and Dennis delve into the virtue of Hope and how hope sustains us in all things, especially during those times when things are at their hardest or darkest.  Listen to find out how and why!

Join Dennis and Christine as they delve into our baptismal calling to be missionary disciples and the practical ways that we can live our this calling in daily life.

Dennis and Christine challenge today's modern view of motherhood in light of the beauty and sanctity of motherhood championed by Church and found in the sacred Motherhood of Mary.

We all want to save face because no one ever wants to look bad, but to grow in holiness we need to lose F.A.C.E.  In this episode Dennis and Christine talk about Fear, Attachments, Control, and Entitlement, which are the four tools that our Ego uses to form our self-image, and how we can overcome them so that we are free to live in the image of God.

In this week's episode, Dennis and Christine remember the legacy of the late Pope Francis, while also commenting on the divisive reaction to his passing and papacy. At the end, Christine offers a word of caution regarding the Conclave movie.

In this week's episode, Dennis and Christine break down Eucharistic Miracles and the impact of the soon to be SAINT Carlo Acutis in the life of the Church and world.

In this week's episode, Christine and Dennis lead listeners through a meditative reflection on the Seven Last Words of Christ as we celebrate Holy Week.

As we prepare for Holy Week, Dennis and Christine delve into three prominent figures of the passion narrative who are as shrouded in mystery as they are well known.

Dennis and Christine face off in Catholic Trivia. Dennis pranks Christine. Christine doesn't handle it well. Happy April Fool's Day.

In this week's episode, Dennis and Christine dive into the much ignored topic of real self-love and consider ways in which caring for the body and the soul can lead to a deeper understanding of God's unimaginable love for us. Also, the two co-hosts share a rare moment of friendship and sincerity and then conclude with a Litany of Self-Love. Find the Litany of Self-Love here: https://www.thefaceofm...

Struggle with control? Join the club! This week, Dennis and Christine tackle the issue of control and how we can welcome God into ALL areas of our life so we can live in peace! It's time to let go of "our" story and enter into his plan for our lives--a plan that is always full of hope.

It's the one year anniversary of the podcast! To celebrate, Dennis and Christine offer a unique Coffee and Tea Talk edition of Mountains Made Low and play a rather cantankerous game of Would You Rather?  Would you rather eat manna for 40 years in the desert or be struck dumb for 9 months? Would you rather scrub floors with Therese of Lisieux or feed the homeless in Calcutta with Mother Teresa?  En...

If we could only see ourselves as God sees us, it would be a huge game-changer! In this episode, Dennis and Christine dive into Ephesians 2:10 to help listeners see themselves as masterpieces of God's creation and understand it's implications.

This week, Dennis and Christine dive into why God made YOU! Were we made for pleasure? Power? Recognition? Something more?? Find out how God made us for happiness and what that means for our relationship with him this side of heaven. And yes, Christine is acutely aware that the title of this episode ends in a preposition. Her mother would NOT be happy.

This week's episode is an enthusiastic conversation on why Catholicism is unlike any other religious tradition in the world. Dennis and Christine talk about how we are imprinted with the Divine Image everytime we receive the Eucharist and how any conversation on the Catholic Church has to begin and end with the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist--Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. 

Have you ever received a miracle?  Chances are you have, but all too often we fail to recognize those moments when God is breaking into our day to remind us of his presence and his love.  In this episode we help listeners understand that the miraculous is far more than wondrous events that defy scientific explanation.  God works miracles in our lives all the time!

Join Christine and Dennis for this episode as they help listeners understand what annulments are an are not, why they are necessary, and how they can bring healing and consolation to those who are divorced.

This week, Dennis and Christine discuss the Catholic veneration of relics. What constitutes a relic in the first place? Are there different "classes" of relics? Among many other topics of conversation, like Stanley Cup trophies and curio cabinets, the important distinction is made as to why remnants of saints are able to be spread throughout the world, but doesn't justify humanity keeping their lo...

Have you ever had someone tell you unequivocally that God doesn't exist and then go on to use Science and Reason to prove their point?  Perhaps you have questioned God's existence at one point or another?  In this episode, Christine and Dennis set faith and revelation aside and demonstrate how can we know, through reason alone, that God really exists?  Well break down the philosophical proofs for...

One of the most overlooked and undervalued commandments is the call to honor our father and mother, but what exactly are we being asked to do and how do we do it?  Christine and Dennis dive into this important commandment and how it really sets the foundation for our being able to love God and others more fully.

We always enter the new year with a lot of ambition and can-do attitude, setting personal goals for health and wellness, financial success, improved relationships, and personal achievements.  What about setting some goals for your spiritual well-being? In this episode, Dennis and Christine provide 7 resolutions or goals that will help you improve your relationship with God and live well in the mod...

Christine changes things up for our Coffee (& Tea) Talk episode, and instantly regrets it!  Find out why, as we discuss our thoughts on the death penalty, the Church's use of social media, our favorite seasons of the Church, and Christine's Catholic pet peeves.

As Christians we often say things that are well-meaning, sincere, and well-intended, but there are somethings we just shouldn't say even though our intentions are good.  In this episode, Dennis and Christine will look at three statements we should all avoid making and explain the reasons why.  They'll offer a better alternative too!

As human beings we use signs to communicate to each other, and as a Church, we use signs to convey the sacred in simple and sometimes profound ways, but how do signs work with God?  Have you ever asked God for a sign?  How do you know if something is a sign from God? Join Dennis and Christine as they delve into the role and use of signs in our faith and as a means of communication from God in this...

Catholics have a lot of hangups when it comes to going to Confession.  Negative experiences, fear, shame, indifference, all play a factor to one degree or another in how often we receive this sacrament.  How can we overcome these obstacles?  Then there are questions like, why do we even need Confession? Why do I have to confess to a priest?  Isn't he a sinner too?  This week Dennis and Christine d...