Restless Catholic Young Adults

Catholicism is full of things that might seem strange to an outsider. Why do Catholics call their priest "Father"? What's up with the signs of the Cross during the Gospel? Are Catholics allowed to get tattoos? We answer these questions - and more! Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Diane, and Joe answer those thorny questions about some of the odd and obscure teachings and practices of Catholicis...

Many people say that the Church talks too much about money. It seems like they're always fundraising for something! But more than just raising money, God wants to raise us up to have generous hearts, and give us a chance to participate in the critical mission of the Church to bring the world to Christ. According to the Bible, we are supposed to give 10% of our goods to God. But does anyone actuall...

As young adults we don't know it all (though we like to think we do!). But those around us - both our peers and our elders - have wisdom to share about how to live well. Hear Fr. Joseph, Diane, Joe, and Lauren share the greatest advice they've ever received - and you may just grow in wisdom as well!

Prayer isn't always roses and delights - the spiritual life is often an arduous desert, a daily faithfulness to God despite silence from Heaven. But even the great saints struggled through dryness in prayer - and this launched them to the heights of holiness. Hear how the Restless crew deal with dryness in prayer, and why it is critical to go through a time of desolation so that we may seek God al...

As young adults, our social activities often revolve around drinks - at bars, at dinners, when gathering with friends. Even Jesus enjoyed wine, which was a part of His first miracle. How can it be used well - and when do we need to be careful? And as our nation begins to gradually accept drugs in the mainstream culture, what should we as Catholics think about recreationally using mind-altering sub...

It can be tough to make a choice - what job to accept, what person to date or marry, what vocation to follow. In our world of seemingly endless options, discernment is getting even more difficult. But God does not want us to live in confusion - He wants His will to be made known! Tune in to hear how Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Diane, and Joe have sought to know the will of God and how they've had the cour...

Exorcisms and deliverance prayers and possessions, oh my! Fr. Joseph, Carmelena, Lauren, and Joe continue to fight the spiritual battle, but the good news is that Jesus Christ has already won the victory! Tune in to hear how you can fight alongside Christ as we seek to win the victory in our souls, against an Enemy who lurks like a lion, looking for someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8).

We live in a spiritual war. The devil is actively trying to bring us down and separate us from God. But the good news is that we have many weapons against evil that the Church gives us. What are our dangers, and what are the ways in which we can fight against the Evil One? Tune in to hear how Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Carmelena, and Joe fight the good fight!

Some have said that "busy" stands for Being Under Satan's Yoke...and yet idle hands are the devil's workshop. So should we stay busy? How busy is too busy? As young adults, our lives are often jam-packed with good things - but can there be too much of a good thing? Tune in to hear the Restless crew seek to balance their lives - and to help you balance yours!

Continuing our conversation from last week with special guest Liv Harrison, Fr. Joseph, Matt, and Paul discuss the state of the Church in the modern world, and how we as young adults can play an indispensable role in the renewal of the Kingdom of God!

When people leave the Catholic Church, it can be discouraging. Why do they leave? What can be done better to keep people connected to the Church that Jesus Christ founded, which is the Source of truth and grace? Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Paul, Matt, and special guest Liv Harrison (from "It's Not That Late with Liv") discuss the growing pains that the Catholic Church must take as She continues Ch...

It's been a crazy past few years. Even now, as Covid still rages, a war is going on, a Freedom Convoy marches around our nation's capital...what in the world are Catholics supposed to do? How do we react to the madness around us? Tune in to hear how Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Paul, and Matt try to keep their heads on straight and their eyes fixed on Jesus in the midst of the madness of the modern world!

There's a lot going on in the world right now...war in Ukraine, inflation, Covid. How are we, as Catholics, called to respond? What do these crises look like through the lens of young adults in everyday America? Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Paul, and Matt discuss the current events in the world today through the lens of our Faith.

All of us need friends. Those people who we can trust, laugh with, who support us in trouble, who are there for us. But more and more young adults say that they are lonely and friendless. Who are your friends? How do we develop friendships and sustain them? Why are they important to us? Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Paul, Joe, and Lauren discuss their friendships and how they add such joy to life!

We encounter God through our five senses - hearing the Word of God, smelling the incense, tasting His Body and Blood, seeing the statues and the stained glass, touching the Holy Water. Our Church has given us many sacramentals (holy objects) which help us to draw close to our invisible God - hear how Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Diane, and Joe have used sacramentals to boost their spiritual life - and how...

Jesus tells us that unless we become like little children, we cannot enter the Kingdom of Heaven. But how do we, as adults, have a faith that is childlike? What does that look like - and how do we balance maturity and innocence? Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Matt, and Joe discuss how as young adults they seek to have a childlike faith!

Who doesn't like a good movie! Movies entertain us, form us, and open up new worlds to us. They are an art form, a means of communication, and some movies can help our relationship with God. Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Matt, and Joe discuss their favorite movies, their favorite Catholic movies, and how movies have impacted their pursuit of holiness!

This week we continue our conversation about the joys and travails of raising kids - from the perspective of four unmarried people! Join Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Angelica, and Paul as they discuss their hopes, dreams, and anxieties of being parents someday!

Even though we're single young adults, we're already thinking about the future! What will it be like to have a family and raise kids? Having children is becoming counter-cultural in today's world, but they are a beautiful gift from God - and a big responsibility! Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Angelica, Paul, and Lauren discuss the joys and challenges of being a parent - from the perspective of four...

Last week we dove into the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. This week, we apply it to the practical questions and problems in the world today: poverty, inequality, unemployment, and all the many social ills that we face. Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Paul, and Matt discuss how the Gospel can inform how we change the world!

Our country and our world is plagued with ills - poverty, injustice, war. But our Catholic Faith can provide some insight on the best way to build a better society! Catholic Social Teaching, often called the "best kept secret" in the Catholic Faith, gives us guidelines on how to apply the Gospel to the real-world problems that communities face. How can it be applied in YOUR community? Tune in to h...

Turn the calendar over to a new page - it's now a new year! We look back to the blessings and challenges of 2021, and turn our attention to the future opportunities of 2022. How has God blessed us in the past year, and how does He want us to grow in holiness in the new year? Hear Fr. Joseph, Joe, Diane, and Lauren discuss their year-in-review and hopes and dreams for the new year!

Merry Christmas! Join the Restless crew: Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Diane, and Joe, as they rejoice in this great holiday and share their plans for celebrating, how they enter into the spiritual mystery, and how you too can draw close to the Newborn King!

Everything we have is a gift from God, meant to be used to further His kingdom and serve our brothers & sisters. Yet too often young adults make excuses for not giving more ("I'm trying to save up! I have a future to think of!"). But God calls us to be generous with our time, talent, and treasure - and almsgiving is one of the pillars of what it means to be Christian. Tune in to hear how Fr. Josep...

The end is near! What does the Church teach about the end of the world? Can we know when it is coming? What are the signs that will herald Christ's triumphant return? In times such as this when the world is in chaos, these questions are all the more pressing. Hear Fr. Joseph, Diane, Lauren, and Matt discuss the coming Apocalypse and the cry of every Christian heart, "Come, Lord Jesus!"