Navigating the Cross

The episode of Navigating the Cross , "An Introduction to Prayer," features host Spencer discussing the crucial and comprehensive topic of prayer . The episode begins by acknowledging that while prayer is vast and complex, most Christians have room to grow in their prayer lives. The host explores various definitions of prayer, noting that the act of religion—a virtue in the Catholic Church—is the...

The episode of Navigating the Cross , "Why Detachment is Necessary as Catholics," features host Spencer discussing the crucial concept of detachment in the modern world. Detachment is defined as the opposite of an attachment, which is an emotional dependence on earthly things, people, or objects. The host uses the quote from 1 Timothy 6:7–8—"For we brought nothing into the world... If we have food...

This episode of Navigating the Cross , "Prayer, Conversion, and Apologetics," features host Spencer and guest Luis , a St. Leo University student. The discussion begins with Luis describing himself as a cradle Catholic submitted to Rome whose faith matured after his confirmation in eighth grade. The hosts explore periods of spiritual lukewarmness, particularly during Luis's first year of college,...

This episode of Navigating the Cross , "Why Discipline is Important for Catholics," features host Spencer and guest Eliab , a sophomore at St. Leo University who runs track and cross country. Eliab, a cradle Catholic who previously took his faith lightly, shares how attending the Latin Mass inspired him to take his faith more seriously. The central theme is the necessity of discipline —in both dai...

The episode of Navigating the Cross , "How to Take Your Faith Seriously," features host Spencer and guest Luke , the brother of a previous guest. Luke, described as a "pretty devout Catholic," discusses his journey to taking his faith more seriously, noting that he only started "living it out well" about two years ago, upon arriving at St. Leo. The conversation centers on the hosts' mutual experie...

The latest episode of Navigating the Cross , "How to Be a Saint While Doing Homework," features host Spencer and his roommate, Brody. Brody, an education major, discusses his journey from being raised Catholic to becoming a more devout Catholic in college, navigating previous doubts inspired by Protestantism and scrupulosity. The hosts focus on the intersection of faith and college life, specifica...

This is a brief show notes description for the podcast: The official first episode of Navigating the Cross features Vincent, a student and fellow men's group leader for the campus ministry at St. Leo University. The hosts discuss living out the Catholic faith in college . The conversation explores Vincent's background as a cradle Catholic who received a strong religious education, and the challeng...

This episode is a general introduction to the podcast.