Casting the Net

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Today we continue the discussion from last week, which is The Mass.  Another solid conversation around this important topic with a lot we can all learn from.   Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts.   Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done.  A...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to a substantial conversation that is the miracle of The Mass!  The guys go into great detail about this topic so we hope you learn something and appreciate the importance of this episode.   Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts.   Need a pair of s...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Father Dave and Rick couldn't be here this week, so you get the CTN producer, Brad Augustyniak doing a quick recap of our show over the past 55 episodes.   Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts.   Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done.  A...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to our latest episode on the Eucharist!  Today the guys have a lively discussion with some key takeaways below: Thinking of spiritual growth in a way that is similar to our natural growth How the Last Supper is meant to be an ongoing encounter And a great quote from Fr. Dave: "The faith is not a hobby; it's integrated to who we ar...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Today is the second episode in our series on the Sacraments.  And as always, there are some great takeaways: How God uses physical things to help us see creation for what it is The Sacraments are tough to accept because we live in a world that has been demystified And more...this is a good episode so enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partne...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Today we begin our series on the Sacraments.  Below are some great takeaways: How to justify comfort How God works sacramentally in a lot of ways "The question isn't how could the sacraments be, the question is how can they NOT be..." Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious,...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to our second episode on Pentecost.  A few key moments: God's love is generative Various levels to God's love Gifts of the Holy Spirit Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts.   Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done.  A tongue-...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Today's episode starts the discussion on Pentecost, with particular emphasis on: The imagery illustrated in Pentecost Theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Love Christianity in a nutshell; how "the essence of Christianity is the reproduction of Jesus in our souls: Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun compa...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Today's episode is a continuation of episode 49 in discussing the Resurrection.  They talk specifically about a logic and naturalism to certain things, as well as the reasonableness of the Resurrection.  It's a somewhat deep conversation that is such an important cornerstone of our faith.   Enjoy. And be sure to visit the affiliate partne...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Today Father Dave and Rick talk about the Resurrection, specifically: How to define it How to interpret it The authority of God's word It's a fun episode because they address the non-believers out there, and make a very strong argument for the Catholic position on the topic.   Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show,...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to Episode 48!  Today Father Dave and Rick continue their discussion on the Easter "season" with a few key takeaways: How we avoid presenting ourselves as something we're not How God is not passive The importance of learning over just teaching Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to Episode 47 and a great reminder that we are in the Easter SEASON!  It's not just a one day event.  Today we have a great show with a few highlights: An explanation of the Easter "Season" How Catholic faith is not static, but rather dynamic A quick discussion on the Missions of the Trinity' Great quote from Rick: &quot...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to Part II of our Easter segment.   Today Father Dave and Rick continue their Easter discussion and even address one of the most common objections to Christianity.   But the message is clear; we need to "live in the power of the resurrected Christ!" Enjoy. And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company calle...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to our Easter episode!  We're so glad you're here today.  In this episode the guys talk about: How the resurrection is far more than just "happy" Everything hinges on the resurrection True love is not contractual; it's a free gift of self.  Anything short of that is a transaction.  Enjoy! Thanks for listening! See y...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome everyone to episode 44 and our 6th installment on Lent!  We have another great show today!  A few highlights: Freeing your self from mediocrity Great baseball analogies Sacrifice being opportunistic Getting to know the Saints  Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of C...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to Episode 43 and our 5th Lenten episode.  Today the guys talk about: How faith can be more of an influencer in our daily living Not accepting mediocrity Getting to know exactly what needs fixing during Lent. Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts....

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to Episode 42!  Here we continue the episode on Lent, with more great takeaways including: How things seem small when monotonous or ordinary The importance of having moments of silence Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts.   Need a pair of socks w...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to Episode 41!  Today the guys continue the discussion on Lent, with a few key takeaways: Lent is about fostering a sense of detachment The dangers of letting technology dominate our lives A great quote from Thomas Aquinas Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catho...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to Episode 40!  Today Father Dave and Rick continue their discussion on lent, and what it really means to optimize our growth during this Lenten season.   Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts.   Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done. ...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to Episode 39 where we kickoff our Lenten season with a great conversation!  Today the guys talk about what makes a great Lent, what it really means to give something up, and much more.  Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts.   Need a pair of socks...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to Episode 38; more Father Ratzinger!  Such a great topic and so much to learn from.  In this episode we have: How Jesus is described Who is Jesus Looking for meaning The importance of spending time with God through various means Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division o...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Today's episode continues the discussion on "Introduction to Christianity", written by Fr. Joseph Ratzinger (aka Pope Benedict XVI).   Here are a few episode takeaways: How to grow in understanding of what it means to be a Christian Belief in the Trinity isn't nuts! Being a sincere gift of self Enjoy! And be sure to visit the af...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Today's episode continues the discussion on "Introduction to Christianity", written by Fr. Joseph Ratzinger (aka Pope Benedict XVI).   Here are a few episode takeaways: The idea of vulnerability Our digital world and how it packages us Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious,...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Today's episode continues the discussion on "Introduction to Christianity", written by Fr. Joseph Ratzinger (aka Pope Benedict XVI).   Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts.   Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done.  A tongue-in-...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Today's episode continues the discussion on "Introduction to Christianity", written by Fr. Joseph Ratzinger (aka Pope Benedict XVI).   A few key takeaways: This book was formed from lectures the Pope had given in the 1960's What it means to believe How to grow in understanding our belief The relationship between science and reli...