No Eggshells Hugh Edmund Podcast

I recently went on a spiritual journey through the great American south.  I went looking for answers to questions I had regarding isolation, the role of money, the role of community, and the purpose of my life.  In a long dramatic unfolding I discover more than I expected while visiting friends and meeting others along the way.  This podcast covers the reality of God's kingdom on earth and ho...

Thank you again, Fr. Richard for joining me for this conversation.  Fr. Richard Opoku  has an international experience of the Catholic Church working for many year in Ghana, Taiwan, Canada, and visiting many other places.  The topics: Why the church is doing well in certain parts of the world.  The nuances of the faith and evangelization.  The differences and similarities of serving the church in...

Great opportunity to speak with Jared about his conversion from Jehovah's Witness to Catholicism.  Conversation: Life as a witness Questions and trials Why leave Why Catholicism AI and tech in society moving forward and a bunch of other things mixed in.  Enjoy. 

First, my prayers and intentions go out to out to Charlie Kirk and his family. He was a great man. I feel inspired by him.  I felt it would be inappropriate to speak about him in regards to anything other then being called to life and purpose. I hope that has come across in the episode.  This episode is a mix of my feelings following Kirks assassination and the realization of what we are called to...

It's time to start things up again.  To much to talk about it all. To much to build it all. To much to learn it all. To much life out there to live it all. But damn it, we will do what we can with time we have to praise our Creator the best we can.   This episode is a solo episode where I talk about mindset and the topic of one's mission.  Season 2 has officially commenced. 

Dan Horvath is an aviation enthusiast who cowrote a book with his dad. He researches ww2 aviation, specifically the confirmed hits of axis and allied planes over Hungarian soil.  We speak on his new book, ww2 history, the field research and writing of the book. Hungarian culture and history. Modern architecture, culture, and proxies. 

Myself, Dan and Pat take the briefs off of our recent marathon experience.  Topics include training, the idea of belonging in athletics, and the concept of push vs pull motivation.  I hope this gives the inspiration to join your first race or get into athletics. 

Well, it seems more necessary than ever to understand man's role in relation to the earth and to each other. What is our work? What is property? Why is it important?  What does the Church say about all of this?  Enjoy part one of a discussion and read through of Rerum Novarum. 

I sit down with JPC and Jozef Raiche, and we speak about all sorts of things. JP and Joe have both completed a year of school in Cali and visited Rome. They offer unique perspectives on what the challenges and opportunities of social life, school, and life as a young adult in 2025 is like.   Topics: Aura forming and its limitations.  Dating.  School.  Menourship.  Education.  Creativity.  Believe...

A good solo pod for your Saturday morning.  Lots of value if I say so.  Get fired up but in a good way listening to this episode.  And feel free to get on the newsletter attached in the footnotes! 

Joe MacMaster is a renowned fiddle player from Cape Breton who is currently studying at the seminary. Joe is a theologian who loves to explore topics relevant to our time. Honorable mention, he also has a purple belt in BJJ.  Sam is from PEI and is also in the seminary. He is a brilliant thinker and speaker who I have recently gotten to know. Sam is interested in the liturgy of the mass, among man...

Ben Corkery is a long-time friend and owner of the Tallowed Truth. A business that exploded onto the scene last year and has been making political waves ever since.  He is a creator and pioneer exploring alternative ways to discover meaning and purpose in an age dominated by social norms.  Topics: Purpose, meaning, fear, stepping out, business, the arts, creativity and much more. 

Fr Tom recently celebrated 40 years ordained as a diocesan priest in Peterborough.  He’s the executive for Priests for Life. He has a background in philosophy, canon law, theology. A professor at St Augustines seminary. Critical roles in leadership, prolife movement, social activism and reform in Canada.  He’s a multi disciplinary scholar founder of CLC.  (There is way more but I honestly don’t kn...

Artist Nikola Vanderheyden speaks about art as art therapy, her perspectives on what art is, being in art school, and the topics of A.I. art, christian art, modern art, art as a platform and expression.  A really balanced perspective on the importance of art in our culture. 

This is a really positive episode with concrete takeaways for the future! I felt really encouraged after speaking with these three freethinkers about the road that lies ahead.  Topics covered;  Will/can Trump take Canada?  Pierre Poilievre. What are the next few months/years looking like?  What are actions we can take?  The world we live in and what that means practically.   Patrick Beresford is a...

Myself and JP talk fidelity of emotions, proper boundaries for emotional and comedic chastity, helping others who feel lost when exiting a system of structure, the church as your home, and the importance of architecture for the soul. 

Christine Helferty is a school teacher, musician, and multi-talented individual. She speaks on her experiences of living as a cloistered nun in a convent.  Christine walks us through her experience and why she left after two years of nouvisiate discernment.  She speaks on the beauty of religious life, the dangers of abuse, addressing the disorder of authority within a religious community.  Discern...

In this episode I speak with Ana Maria about her work and perspective on modern culture.  Ana Maria has a broad range of work she does with the homeless, pro life movement, and working with youth.  It’s a good chat with many great insights.  Topics; freedom in culture, working with homeless and youth, health, feminism and its effects on women/men and Mary our mother!  Then a little more health at...

Lots of topics were discussed.  Main point, don't let false authority dictate your life.  Its your life and you have to live it.  I also cover Tayler Swift, Kanye West.  Why I stopped listening to rap music.  Hope you enjoy. Much love from me to you!

Wayne breaks the rules when it comes to diet and suffering.  Wayne's resilient mindset and faith in God have allowed him to live on very little food and be an energy source daily. His ability to see the good comes from many trials and tribulations. It was a pleasure to sit down and speak with him about his life experiences and discuss the trial of suffering from the Christian perspective. Its...

Dating experts Dan and Maria give Christian perspectives on the current dating game.  Wondering where to start if you’re trying to get in the game? Or maybe you want to take your current relationship to the next level. This is the podcast for you. 

I sit down with longtime friend Dan Corkery and speak about mindset and growth methods. 

Always enlightening to speak with Dr. Sally. A multi-talented, multi-interests, multi-gifted individual. We talk about education, homeschooling, detective fiction, and its use as a vehicle for marginalized voices/ a social commentary on society. 

A great conversation with Kevin who speaks on recent major life-changing decisions, such as becoming a father and converting to a new religion, and his journey through this process.  

International rockstar, national icon, local hero. An insight into music, culture, parenting, and how to love and live bold while navigating life.