Ignition

In chapter four of John's Gospel we read the powerful account of Jesus' conversation with a Samaritan woman at the city well. In this episode, Dr. Chris and Renae walk through this story, explaining its details and showing its significance for us today. Enjoy!

Luke's telling of the Resurrection of Jesus is full of details that most of us miss, but that means a lot. In this episode, Dr. Chris and Renae unpack these details and to a deep dive into Luke's account of Jesus' Resurrection.

What's the significance of Holy Week, and how can we bring it more fully into our hearts and our homes? That's what Dr. Chris talks about with Robyn Bruggeman in this episode!

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, talking this episode about repenting of our sins. Plus, some greek!

How do we talk about contentious issues with people who disagree with us? And can we have civil conversation and constructive dialogue? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss in this episode.

In honor of our five hundredth episode of Ignition, we're bringing back all of our cohosts, past and present, for a fun conversation about faith and life. Enjoy!

Many of us think of the Church the way we do a large corporation: our priests report to the bishop, who reports to the nearby archbishop, who reports to the national bishops conference, who reports to the cardinals, who report to the pope. But that's not the case, and it understates the role and importance of the diocesan bishop. That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz talk about in this episode of...

Every man, woman and child has been created by God, for God. And that should give us great comfort when we are thinking about how we can effectively and easily share our faith with others. That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz talk about in this episode.

Lent is almost here, but if you're like many of us, you still don't what you're going to do. Lucky for you, that's what Dr. Chris talks about with Robyn Bruggeman in this episode of Ignition!

Ignition Episode #496 - Many of us know people -- perhaps even ourselves -- who identify as gay, lesbian, transgender, and so on. And many of us have an idea on what the Catholic perspective on these issues is. But what does the Catholic Church actually teach? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode.

What is the Catechism of the Catholic Church, who is it for, and what does it mean for the average person? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss in this episode of Ignition!

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, talking this episode about the sign of the Cross, the greeting, and why we begin by repenting of our sins. Plus, a little latin!

The Catholic Church teaches that the pope is in charge. But where does that authority come from? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode.

The Catholic Church teaches that popes are infallible. Does that mean that popes are always right about everything, and if not, does that mean they can be wrong, and if so, can we disagree with them? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss in this episode.

One of the most common sticking points for people when they think about what the Catholic Church is what it teaches about infallibility. But to paraphrase Inigo Montoyo, infallibility doesn't mean what you think it means. But what *does* it mean? And why does it matter? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss this week!

Happy New Year! In this episode, Dr. Chris and Renae look to some of the "firsts" of the Bible: Jesus' first words in John's Gospel and God's first question in the Bible, and the first stories of the Bible and what they mean for us today.

Merry Christmas! In this episode of Ignition, Dr. Chris and Renae unpack the biblical account of the presentation of the baby Jesus in the Temple by Mary and Joseph, and what it means for us today.

Many of us know the basics of the Christmas story, but when you look closer at the details, you might be surprised at what you'll find! That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss in this episode.

Wondering which Bible to get for yourself or someone else? Dr. Chris and Renae discuss translations, editions, and which ones might be best for you!

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, talking this episode about the layout of Catholic churches and the symbolism of the altar.

Jesus tells us to love God with all of our heart, strength, soul and mind. But what does it mean to love God with all of our mind? And what are some habits that can help us to do just that? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode!

We're about to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. But what does it mean to give thanks? And why do we do it? And how does it connect to our faith? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode!

What, exactly, is purgatory? Where did the idea come from? And why should you care? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode!

On November 1st Catholics celebrate All Saints Day. But what, exactly, are saints? And why do Catholics pray for them? And really, why should you care? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode!

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, talking this episode about why we pray before Mass begins, and why we stand and sing at the beginning of Mass.