Mountains Made Low

The internet and social media shape how we think, speak, and relate—but how should a Catholic evangelize in the digital world? In this episode, we turn to the wisdom of the popes—St. John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis—to explore how the Church understands the internet as a new mission field. We acknowledge the many dangers of social media and reflect on what it means to proclaim the Gosp...

Dennis and Christine dive into the most famous of Jesus’ parables: The Prodigal Son. This story is one everyone claims they know, but much of it’s details are lost in translation. Listen to hear what God is teaching us about his relentless mercy and boundless love for his children.

In vitro fertilization destroys countless lives. With compassion for couples struggling with infertility, this episode brings to light the immorality of the IVF process. Dennis and Christine address the Catholic responsibility to uphold both the sanctity of life and the integrity of marriage while pointing toward ethical and life-affirming alternatives.

In a world that encourages control and certainty, Mary shows us a different way: trustful cooperation with God. In this episode, we address the FOMO (fear of missing out) epidemic and reflect on Mary’s fiat—her courageous “yes” at the Annunciation—and how it teaches us to listen, surrender, and respond to God’s grace in our own lives. Drawing from Scripture, the witness of the saints, and the Chur...

This week on Mountains Made Low, we’re unwrapping the biblical story of Christmas in a way you’ve never heard before—through a fun, trivia format, that'll put your knowledge of the Christmas story to the test! From shepherds in the fields to wise men following a star, we’ll test your knowledge of the nativity story with questions that spark curiosity and wonder. Did Mary really ride a donkey to Be...

In this episode, we dive into the Catholic understanding of conscience—what it is, what it is not, and why it matters so much for the moral life. Conscience is not a feeling or a personal preference, but the inner voice where the human person encounters God’s law. Whether you’re wrestling with moral decisions or simply want a deeper grasp of Catholic moral teaching, this episode offers a clear and...

In this episode, we explore the deeply human journey of St. Augustine of Hippo—from his youthful search for pleasure and meaning, to his powerful conversion, and finally to his life as a bishop. Discover with Dennis and Christine how Augustine’s honesty about his weakness and his pursuit of truth continue to guide those seeking God today.

Join Dennis and Christine as they answer questions on things like purgatory, limbo, watching Mass on TV, and more in this episode of Coffee Talk - real questions from real people on the Catholic faith.

In this episode, Dennis and Christine examine St. John of the Cross' theology of the Dark Night of the Soul and how God uses such an experience to purify our souls and prepare us for heaven. There is HOPE in the darkness. He is our light well all others go out.

In this episode, we journey into St. Paul’s powerful exhortation in Ephesians 6:10–18, where he calls believers to “put on the whole armor of God.”  We’ll explore each piece of the armor—truth, righteousness, the Gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God—and reflect on how each of these armor pieces help us standing firm in our discipleship so that we can resist temptation, sin, and t...

Discover the transformative power of gratitude! In this episode, we explore how cultivating a thankful heart not only deepen our relationship with God, but shapes us into holy people. Drawing from Scripture and the saints, we explore how gratitude opens us to grace, strengthens virtue, and helps us see God‘s presence in all areas of life.

The Bible is a love story between God and his people. So what about when the words of Jesus seem unloving, bewildering, or just plain harsh. Is that love, too? This week, Dennis and Christine unpack 5 seemingly harsh and often misunderstood sayings of Jesus from the Gospels so you can see the love shine forth.

Christine and Dennis delve into questions posed by users of Catholic subreddits on the social discussion site, Reddit.  Judgement Day, Contraception, Remarriage, it's all on the table in this episode.

Are you living an abundant life? Are you deliberate and do you savor the time you spend with Jesus at Mass on Sunday? This week, we're talking about the true joy of the Christian life. It's joy that builds us up, sustains us in our suffering, and sends us out on our mission. It's Jesus.

In what ends up being the first episode in an unending series on masculinity and femininity, Dennis and Christine talk about what it means to be male and female and made in God's Divine Image and get really into that "wives be submissive to your husbands" scripture that gets everyone in a tizzy!

In this soul-stirring episode, we explore the profound role of faith in the Catholic tradition—not as blind belief, but as a living, breathing relationship with God that anchors the human heart. From Scripture to the Catechism, we unpack how faith serves as the bedrock upon which hope is built and love is made possible. Whether you're wrestling with doubt or seeking deeper spiritual roots, this co...

As Christine fearlessly battles through the common cold, she and Dennis talk about the humanity of the pope, why it's a gift to have a Holy Father to lead the family of the Church, and how his office reminds us to always rely on God's grace.

In this episode, we explore the heart of Catholic evangelization—and the major problem we have with evangelization as a Church.

In this episode, we boldly go...wait--wrong franchise! We’re diving into a galaxy far, far away—and bringing our Catholic faith with us. We’re nerding out on where Star Wars intersects with Catholicism and where it's too far on the Outer Rim. 

In the episode, Dennis and Christine talk about their experiences with doubt in the spiritual life and how it's not a failure of faith, but an invitation to deepen faith in our relationship with Jesus.

In this episode of Mountains Made Low, we explore what it means to love our pets—not just with affection, but with proper reverence rooted in Catholic tradition. From St. Francis of Assisi’s kinship with animals and it's connection to human dignity to the Church’s teachings on how we should love and care for animals, we reflect on how our love of pets is good and holy when it's rightly ordered and...

In a world of constant noise and endless motion, silence can feel like a luxury—or even a threat. But within the Catholic tradition, silence is not emptiness; it is presence. In this episode, we explore the spiritual importance of silence as a sacred space where God speaks, heals, and transforms. We reflect on how silence invites us into deeper communion with God and uncover how silence is not pas...

In a caffeine fueled episode for Christine, our co-hosts talk about what would define someone as a practicing Catholic. The words "relationship" and "perspective" are used a record-setting number of times, Christine takes issue with the opinion "marriage is hard," and Dennis complains his biceps are too big. This episode builds folks! Get ready!

Join Dennis and Christine as they welcome Deacon Paul Fisher, from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, to the show to delve into the life of St. Thérèse and how her Little Way can help each of us deepen our relationship with God.  

New Coffee Talk Conversation! This week, Dennis and Christine discuss their favorite Catholic movies, how they feel about the term LGBT Catholic, and whether or not Catholic guilt is a real thing. Grab your favorite beverage of choice and join in!