Returning to Tradition

In this episode of Returning to Tradition, Chris and Emma return by introducing the topic for Season 3. Season 3 was recorded at the same time as Season 2 (in spring 2022) but has a delayed release in the summer of 2022. Be sure to keep tuning in this summer as the story continues. -------- Intro/outro music used with Creative Commons license: The Ice Giants by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompet...

In this episode of Returning to Tradition, Emma Singletary and Chris Dixon say goodbye to Season 2 and one another. They also discuss the loss of Gavin, Nic, and Drake as well as the possibility that Roe gets overturned. Editor's Note:  Theological viewpoints expressed within this podcast are not necessarily those of the Church, but we try our best to get it right. But we are fallible and not...

In this episode of Returning to Tradition, Emma Singletary and Chris Dixon talk about the similarities, differences, and cool things about Orthodox Pascha and Catholic Easter Vigil. Please note that I described the calendar thing wrong. It's partially the Gregorian/Julian distinction and partially the use of "Paschal moons" and "golden numbers." Editor's Note:  Theological viewpoints expresse...

In this episode of Returning to Tradition, Emma Singletary asks Chris Dixon some more controversial questions. This podcast does not necessarily reflect the ideas of the Diocese of Columbus or Pontifical College Josephinum. Editor's Note:  Theological viewpoints expressed within this podcast are not necessarily those of the Church, but we try our best to get it right. But we are fallible and...

In this episode of Returning to Tradition, Emma Singletary asks Chris Dixon about everything from homosexuality to Mary, the Saints, and Purgatory. This podcast does not necessarily reflect the ideas of the Diocese of Columbus or Pontifical College Josephinum. Editor's Note:  Theological viewpoints expressed within this podcast are not necessarily those of the Church, but we try our best to g...

In this episode of Returning to Tradition, Emma Singletary asks Chris Dixon about the Sacraments of Healing and Vocation. Chris also shares some news... that he is now a Seminarian. This podcast does not necessarily reflect the ideas of the Diocese of Columbus or Pontifical College Josephinum. Editor's Note:  Theological viewpoints expressed within this podcast are not necessarily those of th...

In this episode of Returning to Tradition, Emma Singletary asks Chris Dixon about the Sacraments of Initiation, and we talk about how similar and interrelated they all are. Editor's Note: The Form and Matter of Marriage is the mutual consent, hence the confusion. Theological viewpoints expressed within this podcast are not necessarily those of the Church, but we try our best to get it right. But w...

In this episode of Returning to Tradition, Emma Singletary asks Chris Dixon about everything Marian, in an effort to better understand how Catholics deal with the Mother of God. Editor's Note: Theological viewpoints expressed within this podcast are not necessarily those of the Church, but we try our best to get it right. But we are fallible and not theologians so take what you hear as you will. -...

In this episode of Returning to Tradition, despite a snowstorm in Oklahoma, Emma Singletary asks Chris Dixon about different impacts that Vatican II had on the Church, mainly focusing on the changes that the liturgy had and how the remnants of those changes are being discussed today. Editor's Note: Statements made regarding His Holiness Francis, Cardinal Cupich, and the Bishops of Lexington, Venic...

In this episode of Returning to Tradition, Chris Dixon introduces the show's new co-host for the next two seasons, Emma Singletary. This episode sets forth what you can expect for the future of this season but takes the format of last season to introduce you to Emma. -------- Intro/outro music used with Creative Commons license: The Ice Giants by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.i...

In this episode of Returning to Tradition, Chris Dixon interviews Clare Galuzny. Clare talks about what authentic friendship is and how authentic friendships in her life have affected her. -------- Intro/outro music used with Creative Commons license: The Ice Giants by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5745-the-ice-giants License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this episode of Returning to Tradition, Chris Dixon talks about Pope Francis' most recent motu proprio, Traditiones custodes, and the impact that has on the traditional Roman liturgy. Editor's note: The exact wording of much of this is nuanced and requires much more study, hence why many bishops are taking their time in responding to this, and likely why my wording is not the best. If you have...

In this episode of Returning to Tradition, Chris Dixon interviews his brother, Daniel Dixon. Danny talks about how we are the patron saints of today and what that means and how to apply that to our lives. Editor's note: Danny suggests reading John 17. -------- Intro/outro music used with Creative Commons license: The Ice Giants by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5745-the-...

In this episode of Returning to Tradition, Chris Dixon interviews Nathan Ware. Nathan talks about the lay vocation and Opus Dei. This episode is a follow-up to last week's episode. -------- Intro/outro music used with Creative Commons license: The Ice Giants by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5745-the-ice-giants License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this episode of Returning to Tradition, Chris Dixon interviews Jacob Miller. Jacob talks about spiritual and academic formation of a human person from pre-K until college and how kids in different age groups act and respond to their environment differently than others. Next week, we'll pick up on our discussion of the human person by talking about the lay vocation. -------- Intro/outro music us...

In this episode of Returning to Tradition, Chris Dixon interviews Julia Knipfer. Julia talks about her recent decision to join the Army ROTC program and how God has impacted her discernment of what to do next in her life. -------- Intro/outro music used with Creative Commons license: The Ice Giants by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5745-the-ice-giants License: https://fi...

In this episode of Returning to Tradition, Chris Dixon provides a 30-minute history of the Church, from the time before Nicaea until after Vatican II. -------- Intro/outro music used with Creative Commons license: The Ice Giants by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5745-the-ice-giants License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this episode of Returning to Tradition, Chris Dixon interviews Natalie Ryan. Natalie talks about nature, how we can see God in nature, and even God's role in natural disasters. -------- Intro/outro music used with Creative Commons license: The Ice Giants by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5745-the-ice-giants License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Happy Feast of St. Peter Chanel and Louis de Montfort! In this episode of Returning to Tradition, Chris Dixon interviews Blake Buoy. Blakes talks about his conversion from non-denominationalism to Catholicism, as he realized by going to Mass. Additionally, Blake talks about he's putting the truth he has found in the Church into action. -------- Intro/outro music used with Creative Commons license:...

Happy Feast of St. Anselm of Canterbury! In this episode of Returning to Tradition, Chris Dixon interviews Lilly-Quynh Pham. Lilly talks about the good and bad of social media and how a faithful Catholic should utilize the platform. Additionally, Lilly talks about how society can be hurt by people hiding behind their screens. -------- Intro/outro music used with Creative Commons license: The Ice G...

In the first full episode of Returning to Tradition, Chris Dixon interviews Austin Satrio. Austin discusses the role of music within the Church both at Mass and outside of Mass. Also in regard to the Mass (and Catholic society at large), Austin talks about the impact that COVID-19 has had on the Church and the unique opportunities and challenges that have come with that. In addition, Austin talks...

In this teaser episode of Returning to Tradition, your host Chris Dixon introduces himself and the purpose of this podcast. The podcast will bring on a new guest each week to discuss how different Gen Z-ers react to the increase of tradition and orthodoxy that they they are bringing to the Catholic Church. -------- Intro/outro music used with Creative Commons license: The Ice Giants by Kevin MacLe...