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Over the past century, there have been three major impacts upon Midwest living.  In this episode, find out what these impacts are and how they affect the practice of the faith.  

Do contemporary believers approach their faith as something that gives their lives purpose and direction, or is their approach more superficial?  

In this episode, we recall the moving moments of Fr. Travis's priestly ordination, the humility of the liturgical gestures involved in the Roman Ritual, and the graces that continue flow from that sacramental celebration for the good of the Church. 

In this episode we discuss the virtue of obedience.  With a proper understanding of obedience, we can avoid a sense of resentment toward authority figures and find find greater freedom for things that seem out of our control.  

Where did Jesus go when he descended among the dead following His crucifixion and death?  To whom did He come to save and does His salvation apply to souls that lived before Him?  

How do we know if our faith is strong enough when the challenges of this world seem to be growing?  In this episode, we discuss the proper role of faith when the darkness of this world seems to be closing in upon us.  

It is not easy to be fervent in one's faith when others want to mock or minimize religious practice.  Yet as Jesus accepted the road of humiliation in his walk to Calvary, how do we unite ourselves to Him?  

Ever met someone who isn't interested in religion, but still want to be a good person?  Have you encountered someone who simply wants everyone to coexist and be nice?  In this episode we discuss a Christian response and perspective to this growing mentality.  

Based on a famous Youtube video of 2012, we continue to examine the response of those who love Jesus but want nothing to do with the Church or organized religion.  

Using a description of the famous author, C. S. Lewis, we discuss in this episode the need for one to choose the true identity of Jesus and what one's response to that identity will be.  

Those who discern religious life know that they are considered to be outcasts in the world's standards.  Yet they also recognize in their hearts that this world will not be enough to satisfy them fully.  In this special interview with Sr. M. Karolyn, FSGM, the Vocation Director for the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George, we discuss how the heart longs for something beyond what th...

During a pandemic in which we have all experienced limitations, how can we unite ourselves to Jesus and the limitations that He experienced in His public ministry?  How does love propel us during the Lenten season beyond the limitations that we experience?  

As we prepare for the sacred season of Lent, how do ashes symbolize our call to conversion and repentance?  What will look different this year as Ash Wednesday is celebrated during a pandemic?  

In an era that is dominated by social media, we discuss in this episode the value of quality literature and the effect that it has on the mind and soul.  

Countless Catholics waiver in their faith, wondering if their belief is genuine or if the truths of Catholicism are reliable.  In this episode, we discuss how fragile this position can be and how to remedy it.  

As a historical document, does the Bible have any credibility, particularly when compared with other ancient manuscripts?  Is it foolish to believe in the historical basis of the books of the Bible?  

While many want to kiss goodbye the past year of 2020, are there blessings in the midst of the challenges that must be received in a spirit of gratitude?  Are there graces that need to be accepted, which will continue to grow throughout 2021?  

The balance between fasting and feasting is often misunderstood.  Explore this topic with us as we continue the celebration of the Christmas season.  

While we hope that our Christmas dinners provide supportive family gatherings and celebrations of faith, we recognize that some might feel alone in their religious observances with loved ones who no longer share their beliefs.  Join us in this episode as we explore some of these difficult holiday dynamics.  

With the latest technology of 5G cell service, how are our spiritual lives changed in the midst of this rapid speed of data?  

In this sacred days of Advent, Fr. Shane and Fr. Travis share some insights to the powerful sacrament of our ongoing conversion.  

In this episode, we discuss one of the greatest evils facing the Church today.

Each year the Church celebrates an intense, four-week preparation for the season of Christmas.  Yet how does one enter into Advent in deep and meaningly ways beyond mere holiday decorations?  

As we all seek to retreat into a comfort place of peace, what truly rejuvenates the soul?  

What to do when everyone else seems holier than you?