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Midwesterns spend lots of time in the car driving between towns and communities.  How is this time spent on the road sanctified and made holy?  

This season brings the sacred time of harvest, in which the landscape changes and we reflect on the bounty of God's goodness 

What holds Midwesterns back from discussing the important issues of faith and eternal life?  

Discover some basic tips for prayer in deepening your relationship with God through personal prayer.  

In an election season, we focus on the Church's understanding of political life and how one develops an informed conscience.  

In this episode, Fr. Travis and Fr. Shane examine the important role of the Eucharist in the life of the Church, particularly during the difficulties of the global pandemic.  

In a conversation with Sr. Miriam at the Christ Our Life Conference in Des Moines, we examine the fears and vulnerabilities that can accompany our brokenness or sense of shame, as we also look toward the steps necessary for wholeness and authentic healing.  

How does one handle the heavy emotions and uncertainties of life while in the midst of a global pandemic?  

Many Catholics want to see new vitality in their local parish, yet wonder if assuming a leadership role in a parish committee is right for them.  In this episode we'll discuss how one can view and approach these leadership structures within parish life. 

With lots of experience in helping couples prepare for marriage, our special guest, Fr. Taylor Leffler, of the Archdiocese of Omaha, shares his insights on how to incorporate young couples into the life of the parish and lead them into deeper faith.  

It can be difficult to establish a sense of community support in a rural areas.  How does one enter into new social circles, and how should one invite others into deeper communion?  

Given the typical cultural distain of anything that seems too traditional, how do believers hold on their past while advancing forward in the Church? 

Feeling frustrated by the lack of direction or vitality in your parish?  Tune in to examine what should be the first practical step toward parish renewal.  

In a world full of conflict and disruption, let's examine the evangelical value of beauty, which leads to truth and goodness.  

Even if you feel separated from the broader Church, there is a way to connect with God and with others by praying the Liturgy of the Hours 

Can intelligent people believe in something or someone that cannot be seen or scientifically proven?  

Is there really a need for another Catholic podcast?  Yes!  Tune in and find out why! 

Are you experiencing a restlessness in where you are or where the Church is?