Rosary Army Catholic Podcast

Part 1 of 2 - If you're like us, then you loved Highlander when it came out in the 1980's. Swords, Scotland, and Sean Connery. What's not to love? Well, watching it 30 years later, apparently there's plenty! Grab some Scotch and join Mac and Greg as they revisit a classic from their teen years - Highlander! There can be only one…podcast…that mocks Highlander. And this is it. Film: Highlander Relea...

Part 1 of 2 - If you're like us, then you loved Highlander when it came out in the 1980's. Swords, Scotland, and Sean Connery. What's not to love? Well, watching it 30 years later, apparently there's plenty! Grab some Scotch and join Mac and Greg as they revisit a classic from their teen years - Highlander! There can be only one…podcast…that mocks Highlander. And this is it. Film: Highlander Relea...

A Stinking Beginning to the show (literally), the Evolution of Catholic podcasting, Revisiting old Rosary Army podcasts, and the origin of Rosary Army retold, with several revelations about the future and purpose of this important apostolate. Excerpt: Talking about the evolution of Catholic Podcasting and retelling the origin of Rosary Army has revealed an incredible future for Rosary Army that wa...

We all want deeper relationships with God, and as St. Therese of Lisieux says, "For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy." But if "Prayer is the raising of one's mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God," as St. John Damascene writes, then why is prayer often so diff...

We talk about our new dog, excitement on our YouTube Channel, Being Deliberate about prayer time, and we make an exciting announcement you won't want to miss! And in this episode's exclusive BONUS content we share easy ways to make the Rosary a part of your daily routine. Like what we do? Join our community of co-producers to help out and get even more content! Links: Our YouTube Channel Jennifer'...

A shockingly candid episode where Greg is joined by his wife, Jennifer, as the look over their 20+ years of marriage and the shadow mental health issues has cast over the years. Jennifer shares her unique perspective of a newlywed learning about having a spouse suffering from depression, coming to terms with what depression is and isn't, how best to support a loved one suffering from mental health...

Joseph Pronechen from the National Catholic Register recently wrote an incredibly insightful column about Archbishop Fulton Sheen's 1974 statement about the end of Christendom, as well as the antidote to the crisis of faith very much in existence in the world today. In 1974, Archbishop Sheen clarified by saying, "Christendom is economic, political, social life as inspired by Christian principles....

In this inaugural podcast, Greg and Jennifer Willits from the Adventures in Imperfect Living Podcast and Mac and Katherine Barron from the Catholic in a Small Town Podcast join together for a long form conversation and deeper dive into a topic that's been on their minds lately. In this episode, the discussion revolves around a response to a recent talk and letter given by Robert Cardinal Sarah. Th...

What is the proper way to receive communion at Mass - in the hand or in the tongue? And should you kneel when receiving? These and other questions are bounced around on this episode of What We're Dealing With. Hosted by Greg and Jennifer Willits from the Adventures in Imperfect Living Podcast and Mac and Katherine Barron from the Catholic in a Small Town Podcast. Note: This is a bonus podcast init...

How do you set aside time for prayer, and could your prayer life be improved? In this episode we discuss the difficulties of maintaining consistent prayer, and overcoming roadblocks to more "advanced" prayer like daily Mass, the Rosary, and Liturgy of the Hours. Hosted by Greg and Jennifer Willits from the Adventures in Imperfect Living Podcast and Mac and Katherine Barron from the Catholic in a S...

In this episode the gang spends some time pontificating on how important it is to read original church documents, especially in the light of the changes the church has seen since the Second Vatican Council. We discuss this in light of the recognition that the language is often dense and difficult to understand. These documents call us to a greater and deeper holiness. Church documents, though dens...

Continuing our discussion of church documents, we begin to unpack the opening paragraphs of Sacrosanctum Concilium, getting stuck in the opening paragraph with both agreements and issues with the wording. Reform? Modern times? What?? Sacrosanctum Concilium - We get through one whole paragraph. Help!

The gang discusses preparing our hearts, minds, souls and bodies for Mass. Oh, and leave your phone at home! Being deliberate about how you approach Mass with your minds and with your clothes!

Mac, Katherine, Jennifer and Greg dive into Scripture, Tradition, and the Early Church Fathers to have a better understanding of not only the necessity of baptism, but trying to figure out if this is a "one and done" sacrament that isn't necessary for the rest of our Christian life.

After recording last week's show, Greg got a phone call that changed his plans for the next 90 days. He's now joined a group of men going through Exodus 90, which means no TV, movies, video games, alcohol and more until just before Thanksgiving! Also, last week we had a chance to attend a Traditional Latin Mass for the first time and we share our perspectives. And lastly, Jennifer talks about her...

The controversial topic of feminism versus femininity, and what WE think it means to truly be man or woman in today's world. And in this episode's exclusive BONUS content we explore the graces that come from devoting time to educating your kids at home, even when your confidence is shaky.

Dr. Elizabeth Dybell is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. For over 20 years, she has worked with parents, children, teachers, and adults, providing psychotherapy and assessments. Dr. Dybell also lectures widely on topics relating to mental health and education concerns. On this episode of More Than Mental, Dr. Dybell joins Greg to talk about the difficulty of explaining mental illness to children...

Ben and Tom turned 17 and 15 last April and now go to a high school that requires us to drive them 20 minutes each way every day. With Ben on an after school robotics team, there are days we make this trip 3 times, plus Tommy has to go to work four days a week. So to cut down on driving, we bought a secondhand car so Ben can finally get his license. It all goes down from there. Plus, Mac and Greg'...

I've never really liked the idea of just plain meditation, in part because I never really understood why I should meditate on nothing, and in another part because whenever I meditated on nothing, I ended up either thinking of more items for my to do list, or I ended up just complaining to God. That changed earlier this year, though, when I learned an incredibly simplified method of meditation that...

We talk about the creative process of trying to figure out what kind of YouTube video will get the most views, the grand opening of our t-shirt swag shop, and we reflect on the recent Pew Report stating that 69% of Catholics don't believe in the Real Presence of the Eucharist and how that's reflected in the recent death of Jeffrey Epstein and multiple mass shootings across the United States. Links...

Greg gets hit with an introverted hangover, we witness our Catholic faith to Walt's acting friend, the beauty of a schedule coming back into our lives because of school, and how we need to go on a romantic date more often. Bonus content: Find out what happened to our buddy Mac when he teased Lily during our family get together!

Part 2 of 2 Do you have the eye of the tiger? Ready to take on Thunderlips, Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, and really bad 80's fashions? Then get ready to join Mac and Greg as they revisit another childhood favorite - Rocky III! (that's an exclamation mark, not another Roman numeral) Film: Rocky 3 Release Date: May 28, 1982 Rating: PG Description: To get back on top, this boxer needs help from the la...

Part 1 of 2 Do you have the eye of the tiger? Ready to take on Thunderlips, Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, and really bad 80's fashions? Then get ready to join Mac and Greg as they revisit another childhood favorite - Rocky III! (that's an exclamation mark, not another Roman numeral) Film: Rocky 3 Release Date: May 28, 1982 Rating: PG Description: To get back on top, this boxer needs help from the la...

Part 1 of 2 Grab your fedora and bullwhip and prepare to relive your childhood as Mac and Greg sit to watch one of their favorite movies together for the first time: Raiders of the Lost Ark! Film: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Release Date: July 16, 1982 Rating: PG Description: To stop Hitler, he'll take on a devious rival, an old flame, an army of Nazis and snakes. Lots of snakes....

Pt. 1 of 2 - Grab your fedora and bullwhip and prepare to relive your childhood as Mac and Greg sit to watch one of their favorite movies together for the first time: Raiders of the Lost Ark! Film: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Release Date: July 16, 1982 Rating: PG Description: To stop Hitler, he'll take on a devious rival, an old flame, an army of Nazis and snakes. Lots of snakes...