Ignition

Missionary Disciples are called to engage with the culture, not run away from it. But why? And how? That's what Dr. Chris and Dr. Bob Rice discuss in this episode of Ignition.

Most people know that saints are an important part of our Catholic faith. But what, exactly, is a saint? And what do saints matter for us today? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode of Ignition.

Many people, including many religious people, think that faith and reason contradict one another. But the Catholic Church has always taught that just the opposite is true: that there is a profound harmony between them, and that includes between science and faith as well. That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode of Ignition.

We're still in the Easter Season, celebrating the Resurrection. But sometimes our own sufferings and wounds from the past make it hard for us to *experience* the Resurrection, to *experience* God. Our human hurts harm our relationship with God. So what do we do with that? That's what Dr. Chris and Alison Conemac discuss in this episode of Ignition.

We've just celebrated Jesus' resurrection. But how do we know it really happened? And what does it matter?

It's Holy Week! What, exactly is it, and why is it holy? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode. The post Ignition 450 – The Holiest Time of the Year appeared first on Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls .

The Catholic Church claims that it is the church established by Jesus Christ. What does that mean? And how do we know it's true? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode. The post Ignition 449 – The Church of Jesus Christ appeared first on Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls .

Being a holy human usually requires being a healthy human. Join Dr. Chris and Emily Leedom as they discuss human formation: what it means and why it matters. The post Ignition 448 – Being Human appeared first on Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls .

What was the Second Vatican Council and what does it matter to your life? Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz as they answer these and other questions about this monumental event in Church history. The post Ignition 447 – The Second Vatican Council appeared first on Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls .

What is the Catechism of the Catholic Church and why should you care about it? That's our topic for this episode of Ignition with Dr. Chris Burgwald and Renae Kranz. The post Ignition 446 – The Catechism of the Catholic Church appeared first on Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls .

Many Catholics find the Bible sometimes hard to understand. The good news is, there's a thread that runs throughout it, which helps make sense of the whole. Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz as they discuss the big picture of the Bible. The post Ignition 445 – The Bible’s Big Picture appeared first on Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls .

Ash Wednesday is coming! Are you ready for Lent? Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz as they discuss this holy season and how to prepare for it. The post Ignition 444 – Preparing for Lent appeared first on Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls .

If we seek to grow closer to Jesus, one powerful way to do so is by reading, praying with, and studying the Bible. But many Catholics are intimidated at the thought. So how can we ease our way into reading the Bible? Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz as they dive into this topic! The post Ignition 443 – Reading the Bible: How and Why? appeared first on Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls .

What, exactly, is the Good News of Jesus Christ? Why is it News, and why is it Good? Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz as they explore this topic! The post Ignition 442 – The Gospel of Jesus appeared first on Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls .

Bishop Donald DeGrood is inviting all Catholics to lifelong Catholic Missionary Discipleship Through God's Love. But what does that mean? And what does it matter to your life? Join Dr. Chris as he interviews Father Scott Traynor. The post Ignition 441 – Bishop’s Vision appeared first on Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls .

As Catholics, we are called to evangelize, to share our faith. But why? Why, exactly, are we supposed to evangelize? Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz as they explore this topic! The post Ignition 440 – Why Evangelize? appeared first on Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls .

Although 2020 is behind us, many of its lessons remain, and one of them is the reality of our mortality. How do we, as disciples of Jesus Christ, think about death and care for the dying? Join Dr. Chris and guest Cameo Anders in their conversation. The post Ignition 439 – Care for the Dying appeared first on Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls .

After the festivities that always come at the end of the year, the early days of January can seem a bit dull. How can we, as disciples of Jesus Christ, enter into the New Year? Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz in their conversation! The post Ignition 438 – New Year’s Over; Now What? appeared first on Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls .

Christmas is so important that it is one of only two holy-days that not only get a season, but also an octave: 8 days of intense celebration. What's special about the Christmas octave? Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz in their conversation! The post Ignition 437 – The Christmas Octave appeared first on Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls .

We are about to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. But who is He, really? That was the very question which He posed to His disciples at one point during His public ministry: who do you say that I am? Who is Jesus Christ, really? And what does He matter to me? Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz in their conversation. The post Ignition 436 – Who IS Jesus, Really? appeared first on Catholic Dioce...

Dr. Chris interviews Emily Leedom about how to live the holidays when it's hard. The post Ignition 435 – Healing & the Holidays appeared first on Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls .

Dr. Chris and guest cohost Renae Kranz talk about the Immaculate Conception: what it is, what it isn't, and why it matters. The post Ignition 434 – Immaculate Conception appeared first on Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls .

Dr. Chris and guest cohost Renae Kranz talk about the season of Advent and how and why to more fully enter into it. The post Ignition 433 – Advent appeared first on Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls .

Dr. Chris interviews Dr. Jason Heron about his answer to the question, "What does it mean to be a Christian?" The post Ignition 432 – Christianity: Someone, Not Something appeared first on Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls .

Dr. Chris and guest cohost Renae Kranz talk about the four areas of formation for missionary discipleship: spiritual, intellectual, human and apostolic, and why they all matter. The post Ignition 431 – Total Formation for Missionary Discipleship appeared first on Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls .