Restless Catholic Young Adults

Did you know that THREE of our cast members (Diane, Carmelena, and Matt) are twins? How crazy - and how cool! Tune in to hear Matt and Diane speak about the joys and challenges (and graces!) of being twins - along with Matt's sister Lauren, and Diane's brother Mark!

As we enter Memorial Day Weekend - the unofficial beginning of summer - we consider the joys of leisure. What makes leisure different than wasting time, or mere frivolity? Why is leisure necessary for a happy - and holy! - life? Tune in to hear the Restless crew discuss how they enjoy leisure, and how every good Catholic also must balance their work with times of recreation!

The recent coronation of King Charles of England has got us in a royal mood. His coronation gave us a unique insight into the role of royalty and the need for rituals in our life. How does this parlay into our relationship with Christ the King? Do we as Americans have trouble seeing Jesus as a King, since we have no monarchy? What does it mean to live under the Kingship of Christ? How do we live o...

The news these days are filled with advances in technology. Artificial Intelligence has dominated the headlines, but how does that play upon our Catholic Faith? Is it possible for AI to be truly "human"? What are the advantages and dangers of AI? Tune in to hear the convergence of technology and our Catholic faith!

Many vocal atheists have made headway in our modern culture, claiming that there is no evidence for God's existence. Is our belief in God just a fairy-tale, or is there any evidence that God actually exists? Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Paul, and Diane discuss how we can be confident that God really exists and is intimately involved in the universe!

Many times, our Protestant friends speak of their "personal relationship with Jesus"...but that's the heart of Catholicism, too! We can invite Christ into our hearts, share our lives with Him, and make Him our Lord and Savior. But how do we go about doing this? It's not as mysterious as it might seem! Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Lauren, and Paul speak about discipleship and their personal relation...

The Catholic Church in the United States is in the midst of a "Eucharistic Revival" - a three-year campaign to strengthen our faith in Christ's Eucharistic Presence. But despite the many Eucharistic miracles in history and the rich theological teaching on the Eucharist, it can be difficult to believe that He is truly there. As young adults living in a rationalistic age, what can strengthen our fai...

The gift of speaking is given to us to praise God and to build up our brothers and sisters. But so often we use it to tear them down, tell lies, and say uncouth and uncharitable things. How can we overcome these sins of the tongue? Tune in to hear how Fr. Joseph, Paul, and Lauren seek to make sure their tongue is under control of the Holy Spirit!

Even to many lifelong Catholics, the Mass remains a mystery. Why do we respond "And with your spirit?" Why do we bow during the Creed? How do we engage the Mass and not be bored? Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph and the Restless Crew to unveil the mystery of the Mass!

Now more than ever, our world needs the life-giving, love-affirming insights of Pope John Paul II's "Theology of the Body". And who better to talk about the ToB than one of our Church's foremost expert on the thought of JPII, Christopher West! Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph's interview of Christopher West as they discuss the urgent need for the good news about how our bodies reflect a divine plan: the...

To be a Christian means to believe that God can intervene in our lives in sometimes miraculous ways. The very core belief of Christianity is that Jesus Christ, the miracle worker, rose from the dead - a miracle that is inexplicable to science. But how can we, in our rationalized age, believe that miracles are true? Have we ever experienced miracles? How can miracles coexist with science? Tune in t...

Silence can be hard! But it's also a refreshing time to disconnect from our noisy world to connect with Jesus. He can speak so loudly in silence, but how do we as young adults find the time and space to be in silence in our modern world? Tune in to find out!

It is good to want to serve the Church or the poor - but how can we do that, when we're stretched so far already? Many of us are busy and our lives are packed - but are our good works taking away from times of intimacy with Jesus? Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Paul, and Lauren discuss how their busy lives seek the balance of life with Christ!

The Church is full of imperfect people, from the Pope all the way to the little old lady in the pew behind you. It can be frustrating when Christians don't live up to their call to holiness, when priests aren't perfect, or when you hear about scandals and sins of the hierarchy. How are we supposed to keep our faith even when the Church lets us down? Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Diane, and P...

Sometimes it's not easy to know right from wrong - let's deal with some sticky moral issues today! Join Fr. Joseph and Joe as they discuss some difficult questions, using our Catholic faith as our guide!

Life is short - eternity is forever. Have you ever considered your own death? Despite being young adults, we are not assured of another day of life - and meditating on death can be a powerful way to live a good life. Join Fr. Joseph and Joe as we discuss the shortness of life and the length of eternity!

What does it mean to be "woke"? The progressive ideology of "wokeness" is spreading throughout our culture. What is behind it, and why is it such a challenge to our Catholic faith? As young adults, we're on the "front lines" of woke culture - how do we keep our faith in a world that has gone woke? Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Paul, Joe, and Lauren discuss how they've seen woke culture and how best...

Following from last week's conversation, Fr. Joseph interviews Patrick and Sarah, two high school students who discuss the joys and challenges of living out their faith during their high school days! Full of unique insights that will benefit all ages, Patrick and Sarah share their faith journey and the unique opportunity to strive for holiness in the midst of their own generation.

Today Fr. Joseph Gill interviews to very special guests, Sarah and Patrick, about their experience living as Catholics in high school. The two students reflect on the public school and Catholic school experiences respectively and then spend time discussing the importance of community, young saints, and the value (and drawbacks) of social media! Tune in today for more Restless! 

We are all steeped in digital media - podcasts, blogs, websites, apps. So what are the best parts of the Catholic media? What should we avoid? Is it truly possible to glorify God and preach the Gospel using digital media? Tune in to hear the expert advice of us four Millennials (Fr. Joseph, Paul, Lauren, and Joe) as we discuss the Catholic digital world - the good, bad, ugly, and sanctifying!

Fr. Joseph recently interviewed Joe about the universal call to holiness. Jumping off this topic, Fr. Joseph, Candace, and Lauren discuss how that call has manifested in their own lives! What is Opus Dei? Should you have a spiritual director? Tune in to find out! 

The holidays are a time for good food shared with family and friends. But what makes a feast distinct from a big meal - and does it have anything to do with our Catholic Faith? Yes! Find out how a good feast is a foretaste of Heaven, how it is a powerful conduit of love, and how it helps us grow in our love for God. Fr. Joseph, Lauren, and Paul discuss their feasts, their fasts, and how the feast...

Holiness is not only the domain of priests and nuns - every baptized Christian is called to the heights of holiness, in their own specific vocations. Through union with Christ, living out His virtues, and fulfilling their vocations generously, God can transform everyone - even you! - into a saint. Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph and Joe discuss what holiness looks like for everyone!

The foundation of the Christian life is a relationship with God, and this relationship is nourished through prayer. Then why do we often find prayer dry, dull, boring, routine? It should be an encounter with the Lord - how do we make our prayer life vibrant and alive? Tune in to hear the Restless crew discuss their prayer lives - and how you can increase yours!

Is there a difference between optimism and hope? Is it difficult to have hope in today's crazy and mixed up world? Tune in today to hear Diane, Joe, and Fr. Joseph talk about the Lord's desire for us to have hope!