Ignition

As Catholics, our faith is in Jesus Christ, not the leaders of the Church. And yet, we are called to be obedient to them, even when it's difficult. Why, and even more, how? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

How do we live in the world while not being of the world? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman talk about in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking again at the Preface, which begins the Eucharistic Prayer. Enjoy!

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking this time at the Preface, which begins the Eucharistic Prayer. Enjoy!

While many of the Apostles are well-known to us -- Peter, Andrew, James and John, for example -- others are a bit more obscure. One of the latter is St. Bartholomew, traditionally identified as well with St. Nathanael. So, what do we know about him, and what does he mean for us today? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

A hundred years ago, GK Chesteron said that we need less sneering and more arguing, and that's even more true today than it was then. In this episode of Ignition, Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss Chesterton, arguing, and more. Enjoy!

In January 2001, John Paul II gave his "marching orders" for the Church at the start of the third millennium. What do they mean for us today? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

In January 2001, John Paul II gave his "marching orders" for the Church at the start of the third millennium. What do they mean for us today? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy! View letter: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/2001/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_20010106_novo-millennio-ineunte.html

In January 2001, John Paul II gave his "marching orders" for the Church at the start of the third millennium. What do they mean for us today? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy! View letter: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/2001/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_20010106_novo-millennio-ineunte.html

What does it mean to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ? Mother Teresa offers some profound insights into the depth of His personal love for us, which Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman explore in this episode. Enjoy!

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking this time at the prepartory prayers said over the Eucharistic gifts. Enjoy!

The story of two disciples walking on the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus is one of the most powerful passages in the Gospels. We see the structure of the Mass itself, and we find Jesus using the Missionary Discipleship Toolbox. That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

Contrary to common belief, the problem of pain doesn't refute Catholic Christianity; in fact, Catholic Christianity has the only adequate answer to this problem. That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode.

One of the greatest challenges to faith is the problem of pain & suffering. In short, why does God allow it? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode.

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking this time at the the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist: the preparation of the altar and the bringing forward of the gifts. Enjoy!

The laity aren't called to just "be fed" spiritually by our clegy and religious: they are called to in turn feed others as well. But why, and how? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking this time at the creeds of the Mass: the Apostles' and the Nicene. Enjoy!

One of the most common questions about Catholicism is this: why do Catholics have to confess their sins to a priest? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

How can we live a holy life in the context of busy family life? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

Humans are social creatures, created by God to be in relationship not only with Him, but with one another. But why is that so important, and even more, how do we grow our relationships? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking this time at the homily. Enjoy!

Why do Catholics emphasize Mary so much? What difference does she make in our lives as missionary disciples? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

What happened between Jesus' death on the Cross and His Resurrection? What was He doing? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman will discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

How are Catholics to respond when there are leaders in the Church -- including bishops and cardinals -- who advocate views contrary to our Faith? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

We continue to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. But what difference does the Resurrection make in our lives today? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!