Along "The Way"

This casual conversation with Author and speaker Devin Schadt was truly an eye opener for me. In this episode we discuss two of his many books. First “The Meaning and Mystery of Man” and  “Custos”. Certainly one led to the other and I think complimenting each brilliantly. I have to say that this conversation has given me a lot to think about and has really helped me see the direction I need t...

This is the forty seventh episode of Along The Way. Each one of them has been very special to me. Dave Imhof and I have been fortunate to have great guests, and I am eternally grateful to every one of them. It is because of them that this show is growing in popularity. I have to say however this casual conversation to date is one of my favorite. My guest was so easy to talk to. I am searching for...

Is there a difference between Traditional Catholic and Catholic tradition? Is Catholic tradition the anchor or the sail of our faith? These are question I have been asking myself for years. I was never satisfied with the answers I got from those that represented Traditional Catholics I had met along my way. So when I hear that so many so many young people are drawn to the Traditional Latin mass, I...

I was recently told about a new podcast by my good friend Pat Gervais. In this episode titled “A Casual Conversation, With a Good Man” I talk with my fellow podcaster and host of “Talking With a Good Man”, Jay Goodman. We talk about what makes a good man and a lot more. To listen Talking with a Good Man go to https://open.spotify.com/show/5Wz8OK0DueMH63lRO2hp9C

From the beginning the Catholic Church has taught than the Eucharist is the body blood soul and divinity of our Blessed Lord Jesus Christ. Sadly, the belief in that truth is on the decline and more and more people including Catholics are seeing the Eucharist as only a symbol. Nothing could be further from the truth. Believing in that falsehood has led to a declining in reverence for what is the su...

In Part 1 We are all called at some level to defend our faith. Only through ones continuing education of the faith an active prayer life and God’s grace is salvation possible. These times we live in challenge our beliefs and it is hard to find places that teach the truth that is Jesus Christ. Fortunately, there is a place to go. My guest in this episode is the founder of the website The Catholic T...

We have had a number of conversations along the way about Fr. McGivney. He is an amazing figure in American Catholic history. We have talked about his character as a man, his work ethic as a priest and the steps of his continuing journey towards sainthood. If Father McGivney was to be known for only one thing it would be his contribution of the Knights of Columbus. Through the lives of over two mi...

Hey lets face it 2021 was a continuation of 2020. However Down The Hall Dave and Dave Imhof continue to have some really great guests. In this episode both Fr. Larry Barile and Trace "Big Guns " Chamberlain sit in to discuss the take aways from this past years shows.

I talk about going to the wilderness of prayer. Jesus did, many times in scripture. He went to the desert and fasted and prayed for forty days. He left crowds to find that needed solitude and he encouraged his disciples to do the same. It is important that we remove ourselves from the demands of the world to engage ourselves in spiritual exercises of a kind. Sitting in as Co-host of this episode i...

We all have a little bit of Job in us. We have all suffered loss, we have all been afraid at times, but my guest in this episode has never lost sight of what was truly important. His infectious sense of gratitude is amazing, and his sense of humor bears witness to the joy that overflows from his loving heart. Joining me along the way is my longtime friend Jayvee Mateo.

I am honored to introduce you to a guy that I have called my friend for several years now. He comes from a great family. His father and mother are the rocks of his support system. But he has made the leaps of faith into God’s loving arms and has been an example to many of us on how to truly trust in God’s providence. Joining me along the way is the director of marketing for TAN books Noah Vertefeu...

WARNING: The subject matter of this episode is not suitable for younger audience members. Pornography is a difficult subject matter to discuss. It is embarrassing, if is full of shame, guilt and at some level real loneliness. Joining me along the way is the Executive Director of Integrity Restored Jim O’Day. To find out more visit www.integrityrestored.com

This show for me is a departure from what I was always taught, that those that commit suicide are destined to be separated from God for this sin. The church has changed its opinion on this and leaves the final judgement to God. Suicide is such a terrible thing for all involved, There are no winners when suicide is involved. If you are thinking about it please don’t. Help is available, please reach...

In the shadow of both New York and Boston sits New Haven Connecticut this port city known for one of the most predigest Universities in the world, Yale. But it is also the home of what Pope John Paul II called the strong right arm of the Catholic Church. New Haven is the world headquarters of the Knights of Columbus and id the home of the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage center. Formerly the Kn...

Service to others is the greatest form of evangelization.  Praying with them is, helping them to bear their cross. It is what we as Catholics are called to do. I am reminded of the example of Simon of Cyrene. How he helped our Blessed Lord up that hill helping him to bear that unbearable load. After meeting my guest Michael Renner I have a better understanding of what service to my neighbor m...

The Devil exists! Demons are real and they invade our lives in so many ways.  My guest in this episode is a retired New York City police officer that uses his experience and training as an investigator into the field of demonology. Many questions get answered in this episode Like… who is called to perform the rite of exorcisms and how can we keep evil away from us and our family. Joining me A...

Vocations, vocations, vocations! So often we get prayer request for vocations, and justifiably so, we need to always pray for an increase in the priesthood. But one of the most misunderstood roles of those that receive Holy Orders is that of the Deacon. These ordained minister fulfill an important role within the diocese. Joining me along the way to discuss the role of a Deacon not only in the par...

One thing that I love about our church is that it has something beautiful for everyone. But with Pope Francis forbidding the Traditional Latin Mass in his recent Moto Proprio I wondered why. Then I saw a meme that said “Stay Calm and celebrate the Latin Mass” . I was so confused I wanted some clarification so I reached out to the memes author, Father Gabriel Burke.

In this year of St. Joseph, devotions have certainly increased to patron of the universal church. This is a great thing! St. Joseph is many things to many people, from a patron to workers to a terror of demons. My guest in this episode takes consecration to a new level one that includes changing his very name to include his devotion to St. Joseph. To find out more about Arron and his apostolate go...

In this episode Down The Hall Dave and Producer David Imhof discuss what they learned during season two. Prayer has many different forms and we discuss what perspectives our different guest had from praying during suffering to prayers for miracles.

Many of the greatest personal stories of people returning back to the church contain a story of confession. Some go many years without having the weight of sin lifted off of them and the effect of sin goes beyond just an interior deterioration but making us feel removed from family and community. Though it is identified by the church as the sacrament of reconciliation it is a restoration to the st...

Is it possible to be part of a sub-culture that is sometimes miss understood and be Catholic? Absolutely! It is called community. It is how we meet people where they are at. My guest this episode is Pat Gervais the Catholic Biker. Pat is a self-proclaimed biker living the dream and the lifestyle. He is the real deal, but he also leads a Rosary ministry on Facebook. The two are not at odds with eac...

How does someone go from a drug dealing gangster to a man truly committed to evangelizing the word of God. Well it is like the old saying says “Show me your friends and I will show you your future”. My guest in this episode is a powerful witness to the truth of that statement. I frequently recommend his books to anyone that thinks they are beyond God’s saving grasp of grace. Joining me along the w...

This casual conversation was an eye opener for me. I learned from my guest that the journey from the head to the heart isn’t one that we make overnight. In fact sometimes there are nightmares along the way. I learned so much from my guest that it is hard to put it into a synopsis for these show notes. Suffice it to say things I have felt discouraged about I realize now are testing me and I should...

In this episode we continue to discuss prayer. Specifically praying for unity, vocation and praying on a pilgrimage. Joining me, not just along the way but from” across the pond” as they say, is Bishop Bishop Fintan Monahan from The Diocese of Killaloe in Ireland. Bishop Monahan is an author and has produced many YouTube videos where his meditations are a warm invitation to explore the love of Chr...