AfterMass

today i’m sitting down with Sam AKA CatholicSam, a catholic convert and content creator and his journey into the Church is both thoughtful and bold. We talk about conversion, Protestant objections and what ultimately drew him to Catholicism.we also continue the conversation with an exclusive q&a on patreon, where we answer questions submitted directly by the community.join us on patreon for th...

Lent has begun, and Episode 1 of 40 Days at the Foot of the Cross starts with the foundation of Christianity: you don’t get to follow Jesus and skip the Cross. In this reflection, we break down what Jesus actually means when He says, “deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me” (Matthew 16:24). The Cross is not inconvenience. It’s death to self. It’s surrender. It’s allowing God to reorder y...

Are you actually doing Lent well.. or just checking a box? In this episode, we talk about how to approach Lent the way the Church intends, not the way we've usually approached it, which has historically been as a self improvement challenge or a diet plan.. not as 40 days of random sacrifices, either. But as a season of repentance, discipline, surrender and real interior conversion. Lent is not...

In this video, I’m reacting to a message shared by James Van Der Beek about identity, fatherhood, purpose and what it means to be worthy of love. There is so much beauty in what he says about being a husband, father and steward, and I want to unpack why that resonates so deeply. But I also want to gently address the part where he suggests removing the word “God” if it feels too scary or triggering...

In this video, I talk honestly about sin. The quiet sins we excuse, normalize and stop noticing over time. The ones that don’t feel rebellious but slowly harden the heart. This is about learning how to examine our conscience honestly and let God name what we keep protecting. If you’ve ever felt unsettled in your spiritual life but couldn’t quite put your finger on why, this conversation is for you...

People ask all the time how I came back to the Catholic faith, and this episode is the full answer. In this reversion story, I share the honest journey of coming back to the Catholic Church, what slowly broke down my resistance, and why returning to the faith wasn’t emotional hype but real conviction. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, distance from the Church, or questions about truth, this epis...

In this episode, we slow down and step into the night God chose to enter our world. Not in power. Not in spectacle. But in vulnerability, silence and surrender. We talk about what it actually means that God came close. Not symbolically. Not metaphorically. Physically. Historically. Intentionally. This episode unpacks why the Incarnation changes everything. How God entering our mess sanctified ordi...

In Episode 3 of our Advent series, Make Christmas Holy Again: The Journey to Bethlehem , we turn to Joseph’s yes, one of the most overlooked yet essential acts of obedience in the Christmas story. Joseph does not speak a single recorded word in Scripture, yet God entrusts him with extraordinary responsibility. He is chosen to protect Mary, safeguard Jesus, and legally place Christ within the house...

This episode focuses on Mary’s Fiat . We step into the quiet moment when Heaven touched earth and God invited a young Jewish girl into the center of salvation history. We explore what her yes meant, why it changed everything, and how her surrender reveals the heart of true discipleship. This episode uncovers the biblical, historical, and spiritual depth of the Annunciation and shows how Mary’s yes...

Welcome to our Advent series, Make Christmas Holy Again: The Journey to Bethlehem . This four part series walks through the story that leads to the birth of Christ, beginning long before the manger. This episode focuses on the prophecies. We explore what God promised, how He prepared Israel through centuries of covenant history, and the specific signs that pointed directly to the Messiah. This epi...

Watch the powerful Eucharist video on Truthly that I referenced in this episode, here’s the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHO8L9477aU&t=1s Today we are ending the “Why I Came Home” series with the heart of everything. The Eucharist. The Real Presence of Jesus. The one truth that changed my life from the inside out. In this episode, I walk through the biblical, historical and scientifi...

Catholic Moral Consistency The Catholic Church has held the same moral teachings from the first century to today. Not because she is stubborn but because her truths are rooted in divine revelation, natural law and the unchanging reality of the human person. This episode explores why the Church’s moral framework has not drifted, why early Christian teaching looked nothing like the culture of Rome,...

Salvation Isn’t a One-Time Event.. It’s a Lifelong Surrender. I used to think salvation was simple: say a prayer, invite Jesus into your heart and you’re saved. No Church. No sacraments. No confession. Just faith. But the more I read Scripture, the more I realized.. salvation isn’t a checkbox. It’s a covenant. In this episode of AfterMass, we dive into what salvation really means from a Catholic p...

Most people who push back on Marian devotion aren’t trying to reject truth.. they’re trying to protect Jesus. They love Him. They just don’t understand how honoring Mary magnifies Him instead of replacing Him. In this episode, I walk through the biblical, historical, and spiritual reasons why devotion to Mary isn’t optional or extra, it’s essential. We’ll look at her role as the New Eve, the Ark o...

Why I Came Home: 7 Reasons I Found Truth in the Catholic Church // Episode 3
Scripture and Tradition: Two Lungs of the Same Body So many Christians believe the Bible alone is enough. But when you separate Scripture from Tradition, you lose the very context that gave Scripture life in the first place. In this episode, we dive into how the Catholic Church preserved, protected and passed down the ful...

Most Christians agree that the Bible is the Word of God.. but few stop to ask who decided which books belong in it. In this episode, we break down how the Catholic Church preserved, protected and proclaimed Scripture for centuries before a single page was ever bound together. We’ll walk through how the canon of Scripture was formed, the Councils of Hippo and Carthage, the truth about the so-called...

In the first episode of my 7 part series, I'm sharing my personal journey back to the Catholic Church and the seven truths that changed everything. From misconceptions about “religion vs. relationship,” to discovering the authority of the Church, the power of the Eucharist and the beauty of Tradition - this episode dives deep into what it really means to come home to the faith. If you’ve ever felt...

In this episode of AfterMass , I sit down with Taylor O’Brien , the CEO and founder of Candid Dating - a bold new movement helping singles approach dating with honesty, intentionality and faith. Taylor shares her story, what inspired her to start Candid Dating and how she’s helping reshape the way people approach relationships today. Taylor is not only building a community, she’s also launching th...

This week’s headlines have been heavy: Irina murdered on the subway. The assassination of Charlie Kirk. A shooting in Denver. The mass shooting at Annunciation School in Minnesota. These are not just stories.. they are lives, families, and communities forever changed. In today’s episode, we face the hard question: how do Catholics respond to tragedy and violence in our world? Together we’ll talk a...

The Seven Sorrows of Mary reveal the heart of a Mother who suffered alongside her Son. In this video, we’ll reflect on each sorrow, pray through them together and discover how this devotion strengthens our own faith and hope in Christ. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe/follow for more Catholic reflections and prayers.

Mary, the Mother of God, has been called the most misunderstood woman in history. Some see her as the greatest disciple of Christ, others accuse Catholics of worshiping her and many reduce her role to being “just a womb.” But if we want to truly understand Jesus, we have to understand Mary. In this episode, we dive into why God chose Mary, the biblical and historical truths about her role in salva...

How do you keep your faith alive in different seasons of life? Whether you’re in college, the only Catholic in your friend group, raising little ones, working in a corporate setting, single, or traveling, this episode gives you real and practical ways to live your faith beyond Sunday. Questions, stories or prayer requests? Email me: theaftermasspodcast@gmail.com Want updates on when and where to b...

In this episode of After Mass, we expose one of the devil’s most dangerous lies: “I’m a good person, that’s enough.” It sounds harmless, even comforting.. but it’s a trap that keeps countless souls lukewarm, blind to their need for Christ. Together, we’ll unpack why “being good” by the world’s standards isn’t the same as holiness, how Scripture shatters this illusion and what it actually means to...

In this episode of After Mass , we talk about why Catholicism isn’t a buffet where you load your plate with what you like and skip the rest. Following Jesus means trusting the whole menu He gives us.. even the parts that are hard to swallow. We’ll unpack the hidden cost of “pick-and-choose” faith, why obedience matters even when we disagree and how saying yes to all of God’s truth leads to real fr...

You weren’t made for comfort. You were made for combat. In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the reality of spiritual warfare.. what it looks like, how to fight it, and why ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. From everyday temptations to full on battles for your soul, we’re breaking down how the enemy operates, what spiritual laziness looks like, and how to armor up with the sacraments, S...