Cathoholics

This week we are back for round 2 with Molly and Catherine as we chat about our personal experience and processing of what its like to not be able to attend the sacraments. In this episode we cover the importance of obedience, devotion to the Holy Spirit, and an increase of longing for the eucharist. We hope you enjoy this episode!  Check out "The Wild Goose Series," on formed.org Intro Song:...

This week I get to chat with my friends, Molly Anderson and Catherine Gilmore about the importance of finding authentic community. In this episode we share our own experiences of being formed in community whether in college or grad school and seeking authentic community out as a young adult. We offer our own insights on how we worked hard to find the friends that we have in St. Louis, and how it's...

This week I chat with Joe Beggs on how to dialogue with pro-choice minded individuals on abortion from an atheist's perspective. Joe is a Dual-Degree Engineering Student who has a BA in biophysics from Grinnell College in Iowa and is now earning a BS in biomedical engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. Since he began school at Washington University, Joe has founded two start-ups: one...

This week I chat with my friend Ben Hoyer from Denver, Colorado. We recorded this episode on 3.17, St. Patty's day and chat about our thoughts on the Coronavirus. Ben shares with us St. Thomas Aquinas' teachings on the three types of fear in relation with the current pandemic. He also goes into detail on his work that he's doing with SOCA (Souls of the Christian Apostolate) and the importance of h...

This week I get to chat with Liz Slaten! Liz is the Director of Evangelization and Catechesis at a parish in the Diocese of Tyler.  She grew up in east Texas, and you'll hear it in her lovely accent! Liz also studied History and Philosophy at a Catholic College in Virginia and attained Masters in Leadership for the New Evangelization at the Augustine Institute.  During this episode we ch...

This week I get to chat with Chris Stefanick! Chris is the founder of Real Life Catholic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reengaging a generation. He speaks to over 50,000 people a year and is the author of many books and resources, including  Chosen: Your Journey Toward Confirmation . Chris is also the host of EWTN’s  Real Life Catholic . Most importantly, Chris is a proud husband...

This week I chat with Mike Mangione, who travels the world playing music in his band and with the Theology of the Body Institute. In this episode I chat with Mike about how he started out living in a van for two years playing music across the United States. He offers insights into his creative process for his albums as well as the role that the arts play in evangelization through truth, goodness,...

Hey Friends! I thought I would do a special episode since everyone is cooped up due to Corona Virus. These are my thoughts on the Gospel of John 4 from Sunday's reading in conjunction with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving for lent. We've got plenty of extra penances now that Corona Pandemic is happening. Use this time to pray and stay safe out there. Peace!  Leave a rating! Opening song: Parti...

This week I chat with my friend Will who talks about his line of working computer science and how he was invited to attend a hackathon at the Vatican. He was one out of 120 people who were invited to the Vatican Hackathon. His story is pretty great, but out banter about food in the first 20 minutes is also pretty great. Will is a foodie, so if you are looking for his suggestions on where to get th...

This week we have Kevin Roerty on the podcast. Kevin and I chat about his ministry, Souls of the Christian Apostolate or SOCA which is based out of Denver, Colorado and focuses on being an interior apostle in order to win interior apostles. Kevin shares a bit of his own faith journey and how his encounter with the Latin Mass drew him into a rich prayer life. Kevin offers tips on how to get started...

This week I talk with Kevin Peck who is the campus minister at UMSL and Webster University and also has an amazing story. Kevin shares with our listeners his journey in dealing with cancer and how he was miraculously healed of cancer on an Ignatian retreat. Enjoy this episode! 

Thanks for tuning in to listen to episode 30! With Lent right around the corner I get to speak with my lovely friend, Angela Richard as we offer tips for a successful Lent. Angela works as the Young Adult Coordinator for the Archdiocese of St. Louis and offers superb advice on what to give up or do more of for this season of Lent. Enjoy our sanguine banter and this episode!  Opening song: "Pa...

This week I interview my friend Molly who shares her faith journey and how she use to give in to anger to the point of getting into frequent fights with people at bars. Molly doesn't hold back in this episode and is extremely raw in how she shares the details of her testimony. This episode is powerful in that it shows the transformative power that God has in our lives, especially in Molly's. Thank...

This week I interview the beautiful Stacey Sumereau who is a wife, mother and podcast host of the "Called and Caffeinated," podcast. During this episode Stacey talks about her days as a former Broadway Actress and how she discerned to be a sister at one point in her life. Stacey offers tips for discernment of one's calling and also everyday life. This episode is beneficial whether you are single,...

Today I have Joey Pontarelli on the show! Joey is my friend from Denver who will be discussing his ministry Restored. As a child of divorce, Joey Pontarelli started Restored to help other children of divorce. Restored creates content that gives practical advice to teens and young adults on how to cope and heal after the trauma of their parents’ divorce or separation, so they can feel whole again....

Today I have a friend of mine, Lucas Prize on the show who is from the St. Louis area. Lucas shares with us a little bit about his faith journey and how difficult moments of purification can reorder our desires. Enjoy the depth of convo and the banter!!! Opening song: Open Up by The Brilliance

Today I speak with my good friend TJ Cusack from Philadelphia. TJ works at Temple University and teaches some classes there, go owls. He will be sharing his journey on how he got rid of his smart phone and traded it in for a flip phone and how his relationships have grown as a result of this change. You can follow TJ on the gram at @tminaj1  Thanks for listening!

This week we have Valerie back on the podcast! Val and I talk about and reflect on how crazy 2019 has been for both of us and how God brought us together. Our story of how we became friends and ended up in both STL and in Denver is pretty unique.  You will love this episode if you have been a listener from the beginning! Also, Valerie poses a challenge to me that if I can get Matt Maher on th...

Today I have Leah Darrow on the podcast! Leah is a former contestant on America's Next Top Model, a wife to her husband, Mom to four kids and one on the way. She's an international speaker and evangelist and recently started the LUX app which is a Catholic app for women who want to grow in their faith. On this episode, Leah and I talk about following our dreams and how not to give up when failure...

Today I have Jason Evert on the show! Jason travels the globe speaking to young people on the virtue of chastity. He’s spoken on 6 continents and to over one million teens. He is the author of more than a dozen books, including how to find your soulmate without losing your soul, raising pure teens and his latest book which we will be discussing today, “ The Dating Blueprint: What she wants you to...

Hi Friends! This week it's just ME talking to ya'll about advent and how to approach this season of waiting. In this episode I share tips on how to trust God and I also discuss John 4. Thanks for tuning in! 

This week I interview my good friend, Mary Nordhal who is the Director of Generation Life, based out of Philadelphia. Generation Life is a movement of young people committed to building a culture of life by spreading the pro life and chastity messages to other young people. Mary shares how living out the virtue of chastity has lead her to her vocation to marriage! Connect with Mary at www.generati...

This week we have my co-worker and friend, Sarah Minnich on to discuss the reality of spiritual warfare. Sarah is the Regional Coordinator for Illinois and Iowa based out of Chicago for Students for Life. She offers practical tips on how to discern what spiritual warfare is and how to combat it.  

Today I will be interviewing Marie Putbrese who is a FOCUS Missionary on Lindenwood's campus in St. Louis. Marie is originally from Iowa and is a graduate from Benedictine College in Kansas. She was inspired to start praying boldly after College which lead her to an awakening in her gift for Charismatic prayer. Marie will be talking with us today about the healing power of prayer!  

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