Parousia Podcast

In this podcast, Charbel Raish sits down with the founders of the Avila Institute, Dan & Stephanie Burke. They discuss how they met, their conversion testimonies, what is prayer and explain about the work that they do with the Avila Institute. They also run an apostolate called spiritualdirection.com __________________________ Avila Institute: https://avila-institute.org/ _____________________...

Matt Fradd presents this talk about his faith journey, going through the questions about life that he pondered on since childhood. Presented at Purpose Conference 2023. Copyright © 2024. Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, Pints with Aquinas & Parousia Media Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. -------------------------------------------- Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/ma...

In this presentation, Deacon Harold takes us step by step through 10 ideas that will aid in divorce proofing our marriages. By sharing stories of the experiences from his ministry, along with ideas that have helped in strengthening his own marriage, Deacon Harold honestly and openly guides us through practical suggestions that will support the efforts of husbands and wives to live in intimate, per...

Matt Fradd presents this talk about saving yourself from this wicked generation. Filmed at the Purpose Conference 2023. Copyright © 2024. Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, Pints with Aquinas, & Parousia Media Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. -------------------------------------------- Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing... Parousia is committed to proclaiming th...

Matt Fradd and Jason Evert interview: Archbishop Anthony Fisher, Dr. Joanna Howe, Michael Seslja and Lorenzo Saavedra, Joyce Mondalek and Alyssa Bamba, Emileo Chlela, Br James Price MGL, Nathaniel Bradley and Joseph Hoffman in a special live filming of Pints with Aquinas at the Purpose Conference 2023. 8:47 Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP 29:52 Dr Joanna Howe 41:41 Michael Seslja and Lorenzo Saavedra...

Do you need to both entertain and form your children in the faith? In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks with Anthony Salame (stand-up comic, actor and radio-host) about his latest venture into Catholic children's books. The Messiah's Donkey - https://store.parousiamedia.com/the-messiahs-donkey-anthony-salame-paperback/ 'J' is for Jesus - https://store.parousiamedia.com/j-is...

Why save sex for marriage? Scare tactics, guilt trips, and teen pregnancy rates don’t inspire anyone to love. Discover the difference between love and lust while getting straight answers about dating, relationships, and sexual purity. Jason Evert presents Love or Lust as part of the Archdiocese of Sydney's Summer Series 23|24 - Purpose Conference 2023. *Video version of this talk - https://www.you...

While the Western world sees itself as modern, wealthy and progressive, it is currently undergoing a profound existential crisis. This crisis threatens faith, family and our understanding of truth. However, what the West is currently undergoing is not something new; it occurred also to the Roman Empire and led to its eventual demise. As the book of Ecclesiastes (1:9) says, "There is nothing new un...

Where is our true home? In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks with Dr Scott Hahn (Biblical Theologian and author) about his latest book, 'Catholics in Exile'. They discuss how we are in exile until we finally find our home in heaven. St Paul Centre Website - https://stpaulcenter.com/ ------------------------------ Catholics in Exile Book - Australia and New Zealand - CLICK H...

Recorded in 2008 during the Jubilee Year of St Paul, June 2008-June 2009. This presentation on St. Paul's writings on the first of the Sacraments of Initiation kicks off Fr. Mitch Pacwa's series on St. Paul and the Sacraments. St. Paul's further elucidation of Christ's doctrine that one must be born of water and of the Spirit is invaluable to understanding our own initiation into the Mystical Body...

In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks to Fr Chris De Souza CRS, Sr Minerva Creencia MHJE and Celine Attia about a dynamic Catholic religious order, the Somascans. http://www.somascan.org.au / somascanmovementaustralia / somascanmovementaustralia ------------------------------ Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing... Parousia is committed to...

The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that: Before Christ's second coming, the Church must pass through a final trial that will shake the faith of many believers. In this powerful presentation, Deacon Harold explains how the antichrist deception has already begun to take shape in the world. However, we know that death does not have the final say. Deacon Harold proclaims that this is not a ti...

Is the Catholic Church under attack? Perhaps not as much as we think. And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. ~ Matthew 16:18 The saints knew that the evil that attacks the church has zero chance. It is time to live with the confidence of God's great saints and be more on the offensive than the defensive...

When and how did we get confused about our gender? In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks to Jason Evert (Catholic speaker, author and founder of the Chastity Project) about his books and the brokenness of our culture, how even if we've made mistakes in the past, our hearts still yearn for purity and how pure love is the answer. Chastity Project Website (Catholic Audience) ht...

In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks to Matt Fradd, author and creator of the Pints with Aquinas podcast about faith journey. -  https://pintswithaquinas.com/ - https://mattfradd.locals.com/ - https://www.strive21.com/ - https://www.magdalaministries.org/ - How Islam Led Me Back to Christ w/ Charbel Raish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCD9N... - New Evidence for the Shrou...

With an ever rising number of non-believers, how can we spread the faith? How about starting at the grass-roots level? In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks to Caroline Khouri, a teacher and author of the children's book, and colouring book, Biblical ABC. Charbel discusses with Caroline her faith journey, her vocation of teaching and the reasons why she felt the need to writ...

Have you discerned your vocation? In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks to Mike Creavey, creator of the Catholic Podcast The Gracious Guest, teacher and author about his faith journey and his current projects. Mike's website:  https://www.thegraciousguest.org/ The Gracious Guest YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/TheGraciousGuest Mike's book "Return of the Lord" on Am...

Are LGBTQI+ born this way or is it just a social construct restricting a path to holiness? In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks to James Parker, facilitator of True Identity International, a network that supports those struggling with sexuality, gender and identity issues. James talks about his work and his inspiring faith journey from LGBTQI activist to Catholicism. True I...

Interested in sharing your Catholic faith to others using your skills in the arts? In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks to Peter Atkinson, Catholic, actor, founder and executive producer of The Merry Beggars. Peter shares his inspiring faith journey in how he is using his gifts in the arts to live his faith in his work. The Merry Beggars Website - https://themerrybeggars.co...

In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks to Jesse Romero, Catholic author, speaker, radio host, retired veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, three-time World Police Olympics boxing champion and former USA middleweight kickboxing champion. Virgin Most Powerful Radio - https://virginmostpowerfulradio.org/ Jesse Romero Website - https://jesseromero.com/ --------...

Can you defend the Catholic teaching that Mary is the Mother of God? In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks to Tim Staples who highlights the important role our blessed Mother plays in our lives and in the Story of Salvation, drawing from his book 'Behold Your Mother'. Catholic Answers - https://www.catholic.com/ Tim Staples Website - https://timstaples.com/ Tim Staples Produ...

In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks to Stacy Trasancos about her journey of faith and science. https://stacytrasancos.com/ Bioethics - Catholic Answers Booklet: https://store.parousiamedia.com/bioet... ------------------------------ Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing... Parousia is committed to proclaiming the fullness of truth! If you...

Who was Jesus? What did Jesus teach? Why do people still follow Him? In this episode, Charbel Raish talks to Cy Kellett about his book 'A Teacher of Strange Things', as well as his faith journey and experiences over the years on his radio show Catholic Answers Live. Catholic Answers Website - https://www.catholic.com/ Buy 'A Teacher of Strange Things' Australia and New Zealand: Click Here Rest of...

In this episode of the Parousia Podcast Charbel Raish talks to Dr Anne-Marie Irwin about the S.A.L.T. Approach. The Salt Approach - https://saltapproach.org/ ------------------------------ Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing... Parousia is committed to proclaiming the fullness of truth! If you wish to help us in our mission with a donation please visit our websi...

In this episode of the Parousia Podcast Charbel Raish talks to Dr Peter McGregor, Catholic Theologian and lecturer at the Catholic Institute of Sydney. Emmanuel Community - https://emmanuel.info/en/australia-em... Catholic Institute of Sydney - https://cis.catholic.edu.au/ ------------------------------ Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing... Parousia is committe...