Intentionally Catholic

In this episode of 'Intentionally Catholic,' hosts Dan Hansen and Father Ron Hutchinson continue their discussion on how to nurture and maintain the Catholic faith within families, specifically focusing on keeping kids engaged with their faith. Reflecting on alarming statistics showing only 15% of Catholic kids stay with their faith, they explore practical strategies for evangelizing at home. Topi...

In this episode of 'Intentionally Catholic,' hosts Dan Hansen and Father Ron Hutchinson delve into the pressing issue of evangelization within the family, emphasizing the importance of raising children who remain steadfast in their Catholic faith. Amid concerns over a survey indicating only 15% of Catholic children maintain their faith into adulthood, they discuss practical strategies for Catholic...

In this episode of Intentionally Catholic, hosts Dan Hansen and Father Ron Hutchinson engage in a conversation about the struggles of evangelization among Catholics. They highlight the importance of spreading the gospel as directed by Jesus and discuss five main obstacles that hinder Catholics from evangelizing more effectively. These obstacles include the lack of a vibrant personal relationship w...

In this episode, Dan Hansen and Father Ron Hutchinson delve into the topic of sharing one's Catholic faith with others, discussing the common struggles and questions Catholics face in evangelization. They highlight the importance of the Eucharist as the source and summit of Christian life, explaining its theological significance and how it differentiates Catholic faith from other Christian faiths....

In this episode of 'Intentionally Catholic,' hosts Dan Hansen and Father Ron Hutchinson delve into the significance of incense in Catholic liturgy. They discuss incense's ancient origins, its symbolic meaning of prayers rising to God, and its use in various religious rites across different faiths. Father Ron shares insights emphasizing the sensory aspect of worship that incense enhances, highlight...

This episode delves into the topic of forgiveness. Last week the conversation revolved around the importance of forgiveness, but this week it's time to get practical. How do we forgive? And even more importantly, how is it possible to forgive someone who's caused us a tremendous amount of hurt? It's not easy, but Father Ron points out that forgiveness is an act of will, not a feeling. He discusses...

In this episode of the Intentionally Catholic podcast, host Dan Hansen is joined by Father Ron Hutchinson, rector of the Basilica of St. Adalbert, to explore the concept of forgiveness. They discuss the importance of not only receiving forgiveness but also extending it to others, as emphasized by Jesus. The conversation delves into scriptural references, the challenges of truly forgiving those who...

In this episode of Intentionally Catholic, Dan Hansen and guest Father Ron Hutchinson discuss three main areas for spiritual growth during Lent: developing holiness through practicing virtue, strengthening one's relationship with God through prayer, and embracing a mission-driven life by engaging more actively in the church and community. Practical advice is given on how to incorporate small, mean...

Have you ever reached Holy Week only to find yourself wondering how you're going to fit 40 days of Lent into the next 3 days?? Lent Regret is something we experience when we've wasted our Lent. In this episode of Intentionally Catholic, Dan Hansen talks with Father Ron Hutchinson about 10 relatively simple practices that will help you make the most of your Lenten journey. Ranging from tech fasting...

In this episode of Intentionally Catholic, host Dan Hansen talks with Martha Bellamy, a former ballerina, actress, and aspirant to religious life. Martha shares stories about her diverse professional experiences, including her time as a professional ballet dancer and her dabbling in acting and musical theatre. She also details her life-changing discernment of religious life, including her role in...

Intentionally Catholic hosts Dan Hansen and Father Ron Hutchinson discuss one of the biggest threats facing families today: a lack of connectedness. Everyone is busy with everything from 101 extracurricular activities to internet surfing on smart phones. Our schedules are crazy, the digital world is constantly clamoring for our attention, and family time suffers. Your family is your vocation! And...

In this episode of Intentionally Catholic, hosts Dan Hansen and Fr. Ron Hutchinson discuss the changing times, especially how the perception of America as a nation founded on Judeo-Christian values has shifted over the past few years. They discuss the difficulties faced by individuals who express their faith openly in today's society. Delving into the subject of the 'new apostolic age', the conver...

Summary In this episode, Daniel Hansen and Father Ron Hutchinson share their journeys to Catholicism. Father Ron discusses his upbringing as a cradle Catholic and his decision to become a priest. Daniel shares his experience as a convert from Protestantism and his discovery of the early Church Fathers. Both emphasize the importance of living the Catholic faith with intention and encouraging others...