Restless Catholic Young Adults

All have sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God, says St. Paul. In our own lives - and in our world at-large - sin is a big part of our life. But Christ came to take away our sin, and to reconcile us to God. Tune in to our Restless crew to see how they continue to wrestle with sin in their own lives, and how Jesus and His grace is winning the victory in them!

Our world denies the reality of sin - although we see its effects everywhere. Sin harms our relationships with God and others, makes us less like Christ, and obstructs our true goal, Heaven. Why is sin so prevalent, and why do we not recognize it in our own lives? The good news is that Jesus came to take away our sins - if only we acknowledge and repent of them! Join Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Diane, and...

Your local parish church is where our Catholic Faith is usually lived out! But young adults are notoriously missing from most of our parishes - even though we can give a lot of our love, our witness, and our faith to our local church! Join Fr. Joseph, Paul, Javier, and Lauren as we talk about our local parishes and how we young adults can get more involved!

We give and receive love in so many ways - sending someone a card, holding their hand, making food for them, praising and encouraging them. But not all acts of love are equal, and people respond to them differently! Tune in to learn about the Five Love Languages: how people receive and give love in different ways - and how God gives His love to us in a variety of ways! Fr. Joseph, Javier, Lauren,...

As Catholics, we belong to a family that spans the ages and the globe - all the way to Heaven! We can learn so much from the saints who have gone before us, as we rely on their intercession and inspiration. Listen to Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Carmelena, and Paul as we discuss our favorite saints and how we too can become saints!

All of us (especially Millennials!) wrestle with laziness and procrastination. It's just so easy to put things off! But laziness can have seriously negative consequences in our lives. Thankfully the virtue of diligence can help us overcome that vice! Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Carmelina, and Paul and how their experiences can help you overcome the vice of laziness!

This week we tackle a thorny, perennially-controversial issue: Catholics and birth control. The Church teaches against it, but many Catholics are for it. What does the Church really teach? Is it possible to live married love without it? And why is this critical to our happiness? Join Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Diane, and special guest Mary Kulhanek as we dive fearlessly into the topic of Catholics and bi...

When we were kids, we had hopes and dreams about the future. But life doesn't always pan out the way we've planned - many times, God intervenes with plans that are unexpected in their twists and turns - and blessings! Tune in to hear the hopes and dreams of Fr. Joseph, Carmelina, Paul, and Diane, and how God has led them by paths unknown - and what lies ahead in their lives! 

Our Catholic Faith is based upon the Resurrection. If Jesus Christ is raised from the dead, then He is Who He says He is - not just a great moral teacher or itinerant prophet, but truly the Son of God. Easter, therefore, is the celebration of the greatest event in human history - the once and final conquering of death and sin, the triumph of Life Itself. Hear Fr. Joseph, Paul, Carmelina, and Diane...

The very word "feminism" is loaded with ideas and ideologies, rights and responsibilities. But what is the Catholic Church's view on women and feminism? Some see the Catholic Church as misogynistic and oppressive, but when we dive deeper, we see that the Church teachings on women and their role is beautiful, affirming the dignity and uniqueness of the "feminine genius". Join Fr. Joseph, Diane, Lau...

The day that changed the world: Good Friday. In the midst of our Paschal Triduum, tune in to how Jesus' death has changed the lives of Fr. Joseph, Diane, Lauren, and Paul - and the lives of every human being through history.

With more and more people saying they do not belong to a religion, it is common to meet people who say they are "spiritual but not religious". What are people missing if they seek God outside of religion? How can it be dangerous to dabble in spiritualities that are not grounded in Christ? Tune in as Fr. Joseph, Paul, Lauren, and Carmelina discuss these and other topics in this week's episode!

The world needs manly men! We need men of courage, integrity, holiness - and what better example than St. Joseph, whose feast is celebrate on March 19th. What can we learn from the example of St. Joseph - and how can we become men that the world needs? Tune in to this week's episode to hear all about our insights on manhood and Saint Joseph!

It was one year ago this weekend that the world came to a screeching halt, as the world declared an official pandemic and all of our lives changed drastically. As we mourn those whose lives were lost, we reflect on how all of our lives have changed. Where were the blessings, what were the challenges, and how do we navigate a path forward? Join Fr. Joseph, Diane, Lauren, and Paul as they reflect on...

Lent offers us a chance to practice Fasting - an ancient spiritual practice that is both challenging and freeing. How do we adapt that venerable practice of self-denial into our modern world? Hear Fr. Joseph, Diane, Lauren, and Javier discuss their experiences of fasting and how it has improved their spiritual life - and how it can improve yours, too!

"Humility isn't thinking less of yourself, it is thinking about yourself less." (CS Lewis). The cornerstone of the spiritual life is humility - recognizing that we are who we are before God, nothing more and nothing less. But how do we gain that virtue in a culture that is constantly telling us that we should promote ourselves? From influencers to marketers telling us "we deserve it", from trophie...

"Remember you are dust, and unto dust you shall return." Most of us heard those words prayed over us this past Wednesday, as we received ashes on our heads, marking the beginning of the holy season of Lent. Hear how Fr. Joseph, Diane, Lauren, and Paul are planning to deepen their walk with the Lord during this Lenten season, as they reflect on the challenges and the joys of prayer, fasting, and al...

"If God is silent, it's because your bible is closed." God is continually speaking to us through His Word, but Catholics are notoriously not good at reading the Bible. How can we read it to hear His voice speaking to us? Hear Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Diane, and Javier as they discuss how God has spoken to them through the Bible, and discover some tips on how to read it better!

Our modern world is difficult to navigate, but nowhere is it more challenging for young adult Catholics than in the area of dating. Who to date? How to discern if they're the right one for you? Should you settle? Should you wait? How should you court the one you like? How should you deal with rejection? Take a look at the dating scene, Catholic-style, through the eyes of Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Diane,...

Is there anything more beautiful and loving than a mother? The love between mother and child is the strongest love in the world. Thankfully, we have a Heavenly Mother in Mary who loves us, her children, and who leads us to her son Jesus. Hear Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Diane, and Javier discuss their relationship with Mary, and how she has brought them closer to Jesus!

Beauty is one of the ways that God speaks to our hearts. The beauty of nature, art and music that moves us, the grandeur of cathedrals and the humble beauty of human love, beauty is all around us - if we have eyes to see. Join Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Javier, and Diane as they explore the beauty of the world around us and how it leads us closer to God.

Social media is everywhere. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram - it's hard to ignore and harder to navigate. How can we use it for good, and how can we avoid its pitfalls? Join Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Diane, and Javier as we explore the impact that social media has had on our lives (both positive and negative) and how we can use it to glorify God!

More than ever, our messed-up world needs the mercy of God. Through the Divine Mercy message, the world is offered a glimpse into the merciful Heart of God. Hear Diane, Javier, Lauren, and Fr. Joseph as they discuss their experiences of the mercy of God, given freely!

Happy New Year! Many people are excited to put 2020 in the rearview mirror and look forward to 2021. Hear how our young adults are ringing in the new year - reflecting on the blessings of this past year, how we celebrate the turn of the calendar, and our New Year's resolutions for this upcoming year!

Merry Christmas! On this great feast, hear how our crazy, restless young adults celebrate the feast of Christmas. Presents, trees, food, family...and the awe-filled mystery of God-becoming-man.