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In this episode of Father and Joe, titled "Life Is Not Static – And Never Can Be," Father and Joe explore the dynamic nature of life and the importance of embracing change and growth. They begin by discussing the concept that life is not static, highlighting that change is an inherent part of the human experience. The conversation then turns to the idea of stepping outside of our comfort...

In this episode of Father and Joe, titled "How to Engage With People to Create Meaningful Relationships," Father and Joe explore the dynamics of relationships and how we can create meaningful connections with others. They begin by discussing the challenges that arise when we have relationships that others disapprove of, highlighting the importance of discernment and seeking guidance when...

In this episode of Father and Joe, titled "What the Gospels Presume, and Why Some Things Are Revealed," Father and Joe explore the nature of the Gospels and why certain details are included while others are not. They begin by discussing whether Mary was with Jesus throughout His ministry, examining different perspectives on this topic. The conversation then turns to the individuals who a...

In this episode of Father and Joe, titled "How Do We Trust In the Faith?", Father and Joe explore the concept of faith and how we can trust in it. They begin by discussing the questions that bring mankind into a belief in God and the importance of being in awe and listening to our conscience. The conversation then turns to the dawn of religion and what gives the most value in life. Fathe...

 In this episode of Father and Joe, titled "What is Meant By an Apostolic Church?", Father and Joe delve into the concept of apostolicity in the Catholic Church. They begin by discussing what it means for the Church to be apostolic, emphasizing the importance of the Church's continuity with the teachings and practices of the apostles.   Father explains that Jesus made apostles to en...

In this episode of Father and Joe, titled "What is the Belief of the Church?", Father and Joe explore the fundamental beliefs of the Catholic Church. They begin by discussing the teachings of the Church in the Creed, which is recited every Sunday. They emphasize the importance of understanding and embracing these teachings as a way to deepen one's faith. The conversation then turns...

  In this episode of Father and Joe, they discuss the Divine Mercy Novena and how it goes around the same structure as the Rosary, with five decades of 10. The particular part that they focus on is the prayer that goes: "Eternal Father, I offer you the body and blood of Jesus Christ in his passion, soul, and divinity, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world." They discuss...

 In this episode of Father and Joe, they discuss the difference between the adult brain and child's brain, and how this affects our perception of the Easter story. They suggest that since we are learning about faith as adults, we should appreciate the magnitude of the Easter story and try to experience the joy of discovery. They also discuss the Catechism of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-ba...

In this episode of Father and Joe, they discuss the importance of recognizing the value of all life, even when it involves suffering. They address the idea of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide and assert that every life is worth living, and that when it comes to transitioning to eternal life, it is up to God. They encourage entering into a relationship with those who suffer instead of runn...

In this episode of Father and Joe, they discuss the mystery of life and how it is critical to the faith. They delve into the questions of whether life has purpose and intentionality or if it is just a random occurrence. They explain that every life is a wanted life, intended personally by God. They highlight the importance of parents being intentional and making every act of love, a truly intentio...

In this episode of Father and Joe, the hosts discuss how the relationships we have, especially with those we are forced to be with, like our children, can impact their growth and development. They explore the question of how to raise the perfect child, acknowledging that there is no single answer, but certain foundational qualities, like love and holiness, are universal. They also delve into the c...

Many of us never recognize, let alone correct, the fact that a majority of actions are direct results of our minds first encounters with a given situation. As a results our “auto-pilot” was written by our much younger infantile brain. In this episode we discuss how to rewrite our brain to have more fruitful lives      Episode TimeLine: 00:00 Your Private Relationship With Yourself Has Great Impact...

Passive aggressive people can lead us to feel trapped, threatened, or worthless. Learn from Father Boniface Hicks how we can improve our lives by improving relationships in these challenging environments.        Episode TimeLine: 00:00 How Most Deal With Passive Aggressive Behavior 01:43 The Science of Emotions 03:15 How Do We Use Our Energy 05:30 Consequences We Create From Being Passive Aggressi...

We are a social species; our simplest actions can have profound impact on those around us. Levels of friendship are seldom discussed in public – in this episode we change that.  Episode TimeLine: 00:00 Circles of Friendship 02:15 Breaking Down the Different Tiers of People’s Friends 03:40 3 Qualities of Friendship as Taught By Jesus 05:37 Building People Up 07:33 Basic Relationship Building Blocks...

America is being stained by liars who trying to get cheap ratings or votes by lying to us. The lie we specifically address in this episode is “you are disadvantaged because of your birth situation.”        Episode TimeLine: 00:00 Largest Stain On Our Society – Telling People They Have a Disadvantage From Birth 01:29 In Relationship With God - We Are Not Judged By Our Birth Situation  03:22 Communi...

Human beings hold a delicate tension in our relationship decision making process – what will I get out of this versus will this encounter be worth having. To some, that will seem like one in the same, but we invite you to listen and truly explore the difference.    Episode TimeLine: 00:00 Well if Works, It’s Worth It 01:28 Judging Our Relationship to God as A Return on Investment 03:09 How We Step...

Giving of ourselves and economic giving are two wildly different things. On the surface this fact seems obvious, but in practice of daily life it gets dulled and erased. Learn how fully give in all capacities, which will in turn immeasurable improve your life.  Episode TimeLine: 00:00 Human Beings Need To Be Fully Engaged 02:02 There is No Economic Equivalency to Love 05:19 Companies Hurting Thems...

In our relationships, we treat people differently – that’s natural and the way life needs to be. This fact, however, creates a paradoxical tension with God. How can God be everything to everyone? Could we, or ever should we be able to attempt such a feat?    Episode TimeLine: 00:00 Grasping the Impossibility of Being Everything to Everyone 01:52 Irresolvable Tension Between Commutative and Distrib...

 Each of us are unique, that is a given fact that we all intellectually understand. The questions that we propose in this episode is – how we create a unique relationship with God, what are the reasonable expectations, and why is this worth it?     Episode TimeLine: 00:00 Since We Are All Unique, How Can We Experience the Exact Same Thing    02:31 Every Mass is Completely Unique Experience  05:54...

Dealing with death is a commonly an avoided topic to discuss. In this episode we crash the barrier and discuss our inevitable passing. What teachings does the church provide with how we should face the end of our journey?   Episode TimeLine: 00:00 Accepting Our Own Death 03:28 Saint Maximilian Kolbe Courageous Choice  05:24 Being Brutally Forced into the “Starvation Bunker” 08:04 The Tension of Va...

The Pope and his teachings are an essential part of the Catholic Faith. In this episode we dive into the rich complexities of how these directives are formed. Specifically, we focus on the modern papacy and how new scientific issues get sorted out, in this era of demanding answers instantly.       Episode TimeLine: 00:00 Official Teachings from the Vatican – How the Sausage Gets Made 01:20 Why are...

Pope Benedict XVI funeral was on January 5th 2023. In this episode we discuss the unique things about Pope Benedict XVI and the Papacy as Pope.  Episode TimeLine: 00:00 Questions and Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI 03:03 What is the role of the Pope? 06:30 The Importance of the Office of Doctrine for Catholics 08:57 The Catholic Church is a Living Body 11:34 The Rarest of Exceptions When a Pope Does N...

On some level, we all have an innate desire to fit in and avoid causing ripples. As Christians, we also have the responsible of bring our children up with faith. In this episode we discuss that cross section and fear that many parents have engaging this problem.     Episode TimeLine: 00:00 Fears of Taking Young Children/Babies to Mass 02:10 Challenges/Fears of Taking an Infant to Mass 04:26 Founda...

We all have moments of negative emotion.  In this episode we discuss our internal mechanisms to regulate these emotions in the moment, and how to improve ourselves both in terms of overcoming the negativity and preventing it from becoming as bad in the future.  Episode TimeLine: 00:00 Mechanisms Inside Ourselves to Overcome Negative Emotion 03:30 Who are we really Yelling At? 05:15 Simplistic Idea...

Society inherently attracts persecutors and victims of abuse together, as those that recognize something is wrong with that person avoid them, let alone have a child with them. In this episode we discuss how the negative cycle of trauma can be disrupted.   The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Seek Peace. Be Open to God and Love. Learn from...