Avery Perkins

My Father's House

Religion EN ↓ 47 episodes

A podcast for college students striving to grow closer to Christ! Ministering to new converts and seasoned mass attendees alike, join Avery and Austin from James Madison University for honest conversations, practical advice, and real stories to inspire students to live boldly for Christ—both in and out of the classroom. Let your journey back to the Father's house be rooted in real faith, right where you are!

Author

Avery Perkins

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Religion

Latest episode

May 5, 2026

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Episodes

The Rise of AI and Returning to our Roots 05.05.2026

We live in a highly technologized world. The use of AI is on the rise, and creativity is threatened with its invention. This week, Avery, Austin, and Sam talk about the problems with using AI through the lens of faith and offer a perspective on the beautiful gift of human rationality.

Faith for the Encounter 24.04.2026

Jesus loves those who desire faith and blesses those who believe without seeing. This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Adam talk about the need for faith to encounter the Lord and how we are supposed to feast in a time of celebration!

Trusting the Process 12.04.2026

Adventuring with the Lord gets hard sometimes. There are highs and lows, but He is ultimately concerned with us becoming saints. This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Sam talk about their journeys and some things they've learned along the way (with some special news from Sam)!

Good Philosophy 27.03.2026

One of the greatest gifts man possesses is the gift of reason. The Lord desires us to ponder His creation so that we might be drawn deeper into the mysteries of the universe. This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Sam talk philosophy!

The Secret to Fasting Well 27.02.2026

Lent is a time to grow in our spiritual lives, and fasting is a discipline that even the early Church fathers emphasized as important. This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Luke Farinholt talk about how to fast well and explore the concept through the lens of Jesus' ministry!

Life as a Partnership 13.02.2026

Walking with the Lord and witnessing miracles is the life He desires for us on this Earth! Join Avery, Austin, and special guest Jay Jong from Encounter Ministries as they give witness to healings and prophecy!

Wounded by the Lord 06.02.2026

When we wrestle with God, His love wounds us and transforms us. This week, Avery and Austin talk about what it means to be "wounded by His love" and how to grow in intimacy with the Lord!

An Angel of the Lord 30.01.2026

When we discern the good, true, and beautiful speaking to our hearts, how do we know whether it is an angel or the Lord Himself speaking? This week, Avery and Austin talk about the nature of angels, but also prehistoric life and funny noises. You won't want to miss this episode!

Loving your Family 23.01.2026

In our growth throughout life, it can be hard to step away from family to pursue your own way of being, especially when it comes to the faith. This week, Avery and Austin talk about loving your family and honoring your parents while growing in your relationship with the Lord.

Disappointment in the Lord 24.12.2025

Merry Christmas, everyone! Throughout the Christmas festivities and fun, it can be easy to have high expectations that sometimes don't get met, leaving us disappointed. This week, Avery, Austin, Bella, and Fr. Charles talk about what to do when God disappoints you and how to see the ways He is working. He never abandons us, especially not during this season!

Charity, Sacraments, and Sacred Art 05.12.2025

This week, Avery and Austin talk about a little bit of everything, including topics suggested by a first-time live audience! Can these knuckleheads blend three different ideas into one episode?

About Your Gifts 21.11.2025

The Lord has blessed each of one of us with talents He desires us to use to further the kingdom on Earth. This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Fiona talk about skills and gifts and how we can serve the Lord by serving those around us!

Doing the Lord's Will 14.11.2025

How do we know if we are doing what God wants for us? Sometimes, the path can seem murky, and it feels hard to know what the Lord has in mind for us. This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Sam talk about pursuing God in everything you do!

Good Femininity 07.11.2025

What is a woman? What did God have in mind when He created Eve? This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Caroline talk about the essence of femininity and what makes women jewels of all creation? 

Good Masculinity 31.10.2025

What is a man? What did God have in mind when He created Adam? This week, Avery and Austin talk about the essence of masculinity and how men are called to live in love of others and sacrifice of self.

Staying Fully Alive 24.10.2025

There are small things we can change each day that reorient our hearts to the Lord and make the day a great adventure. This week, Avery and Austin talk about how to live fully alive through the challenges the ordinary life may bring!

Get Hyped for SEEK 18.10.2025

There are times throughout life where the Lord will draw His army on Earth together by the masses, and SEEK is a unique opportunity where exactly that happens! This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Jack talk about this incredible conference hosted by the FOCUS organization each year and why you should go!

Consolation vs Desolation 10.10.2025

It can be very discouraging when we come to the Lord in prayer and we can't seem to hear His voice, no matter how long we try. What's really going on here? This week, Avery and Austin talk about their prayer experiences with desolation and what to do in times of spiritual dryness!

Hide and Seek 03.10.2025

Sometimes it feels like the Lord is out to play games with us when we can't find Him in prayer, but what's really going on? This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Caroline talk about seeking God out and give personal testimony to the work He has done in their own prayer lives!

Physical Healings in His Name 26.09.2025

The Lord desires to partner with us and pour out his healing power in abundance! This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest McGuire share stories of witness to physical healings in their lives and how they invite the Spirit in to do great works with His people!

The Gift of Giving 19.09.2025

Whether it's money, time, or skills, the Lord asks us to share the things He has given us with the people we are called to serve. This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Keegan talk about what it means to be generous and how it changes our hearts.

Admonish the Sinner 12.09.2025

When we see someone falling into sin, it can be hard to say the right thing sometimes. How do we properly call our brothers and sisters in Christ higher? This week, Avery and Austin talk about the dynamics of admonishing someone and how we can be loving in giving and receiving truth!

Blessed are the Poor 05.09.2025

Jesus talks lots about spiritual poverty being a key to inheriting eternal life, so how are we called to live poorness in our daily lives? This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Hannah define a specific kind of poverty and talk about how the saints and Christ lived it to the fullest!

His Perfect Love 29.08.2025

One of the many gifts that truly makes us human is our ability to love and seek the good of another, but imperfect love can sometimes taint our view of God's overwhelming and intimate love of us. This week, Avery and Austin talk about how deeply the Father's heart yearns for us and how one comes to accept His love.

Let There Be Freedom 22.08.2025

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom! But, what does it look like to partner with Him and live life in the full? What does the world say about being free? This week, Avery and Austin launch back into the show sharing their experiences from over the summer and talking about what true freedom with the Lord looks like!

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