SPIRITUAL CRAPCAST

This episode Morgan talks about why he decided to practice Catholicism and not some other iteration of Christianity. He talks about his view on the 5 Solas of Protestantism , Catholicism’s 7 Sacraments, and the major issues that have separated other denominations from the Church formed, founded, and given authority by Christ. Other topics addressed in this episode are The Papacy, The Magisterium,...

“For you are not your own. You were bought at a price.” Morgan reflects on his confirmation process. Officially a confirmed Catholic he talks about what the last year of his life has been like and what it is like now. More to be revealed and much more to come.

This week Morgan and Leana talk about early sobriety as a young person. Leana is 25 years old with a little over 70 days sober. They criss cross the terrain of family, society, generational differences and similarities, as well as the typical what it was like, what happened, and what it’s like now… sorta. Look out for the follow up episode coming soon!

This week Morgan’s monologue is about the mystical body of Christ also known as the Church. In this episode he talks about how the church isn’t an organization or an institution, but an organism and how the faithful are active parts in that organism. Coming from a secular culture it might be hard to grasp that concept, but using his experience with hallucinogens, cultural identity, and group consc...

This week Morgan and Ashley talk about growing up in and around alcoholism, addiction, mental illness, criminality, and family dysfunction. Heavy topics, but unfortunately innocent children everywhere are finding themselves in these chaotic systems and the effects leave lasting wounds. Learn how Morgan and Ashley learned to identify the problem, seek help, and practice their own inner loving paren...

Morgan talks about his process in forgiving and returning back to church. Spending his 20s and 30s exploring the various forms of religion and spirituality, being guided in the patient love of God, he came to know and understand the Church in its truest sense. Not a corrupt institution meant to oppress and pacify the masses, but the source and summit of the Christian life, meant to unify the world...

Interfaith discussion with Jordan. This week Morgan and Jordan discuss their experience with family trouble, leading to addiction and criminality, then to recovery, and then to a vital spiritual experience. Jordan went from sleeping in cardboard boxes in San Francisco’s Tenderloin to being a healthy, happy, and healed member of his family and society. Thanks to recovery, Buddhism, meditation, and...

The question a lot of people are asking… why at this stage in your life are you getting confirmed as a Catholic? After all the scandals? After all the advancement in science and technology? After all your years of drug and alcohol recovery? It doesn’t make sense… or does it? This episode Morgan answers this question and gives a limited explanation of why he wants to be confirmed in the Catholic Ch...

How can you be a leftist and a Catholic?! Viktoria answers this question and more. This week Viktoria and Morgan sit down to talk about the ways that Jesus and his Church affirm leftist ideology and politics, while discussing the areas of disagreement, dissent, and controversy.

Interfaith dialogue between an Old Believers Orthodox Woman and a Catholic Man. Daria returns for a conversation about Genesis, the creation of man and woman, The Fall, original sin, temptation, and how it affects the relationships of men and women today.

In this episode Morgan talks about his experience being separated from a vital spiritual experience due his deep resentment towards himself, the world, and God; and the importance and necessity of forgiveness to know and love God.

Happy New Year from Rome! This episode Morgan sits down to talk with Mike L. about fellowship, spiritual communities, and the importance of having fun and support while on a spiritual path. Mike and Morgan also talk about sobriety, the 12 steps of recovery, how to stay safe and sober while traveling, and some of their favorite memories of finding community.

Merry Christmas from Rome! Morgan shares a Christmas message after spending his first 4 days on pilgrimage to the Holy City. Morgan takes you through his long and developed story of the spirituality journey coming to its full expression in Christianity. “How did I get here?” he asks himself, and God responds… This is the first of a new and ongoing series of spiritual reflections from the host Morg...

Interfaith Dialogue w/ Kevin Iz. Kevin is a Pagan, self professed heretic, and a registered pastor of the Universalist Church. This conversation winds about a variety of topics including mental health, community service, burn out, break down, and break through, agnosticism, free masonry, and the historical strain and similarities between Pagans and Christians.

Episode 10 of 10 in topic/discussion series. Daria and I talk about my path in walking with God back to Christianity and some of the more difficult things to face and confront in a secular and increasingly anti-Christian culture. Topics range from addiction, disfunction, sin, and wrestling with identifying as a progressive and a Christian.

Episode 9 of 10 in topic/discussion series. Kevin and I talk about liberalism, leftist politics, and spirituality. We discuss the moral argument for liberalism, while looking at the importance of race, gender, and sexuality. We also talk about personal autonomy, safety, and the importance community. Additionally we reflect on whether that United States is redeemable and the future of forgive and r...

Part 8 of a 10 part topic discussion series. Peter and I talk about Christianity, moving away from and coming back to faith, Christian teachings, practice, and the power of the Holy Spirit. We also talk about the spiritual life, the spiritual realm, and the forces of good and evil.

Part 7 of a 10 part topic discussion series. Will and I sit down to discuss the utility of therapy for transformation and adaptation. We also talk about child and adolescent trauma and its role in human development and the development of perpetrator/survivor narratives, archetypes, and the hero’s journey. We also examine the role of therapy and the spiritual experience, while weighing whether ther...

Part 6 of a 10 part topic/discussion series. (Uncle) Cecil and I sit down to talk about family history, military service, the Korean War, US and Military history, the military family, and the life, legacy, and lessons of patriotism.

Part 5 of 10 part topic/discussion series, Nora and I talk about growing up in Islam, gender roles, family dynamics, the five pillars, Allah The Most High, and the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. Also discussion peace in the Middle East, the three brothers and a three state solution, and the possibility of The United States of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Part 4 of a 10 part topic discussion series. Todd and I sit down to talk about agnosticism, atheism, and anarchy. This conversation ranges from Israel/Palestine, Anti-Fa, mental health and addiction, Communism, peace and prosperity, and the future of social justice.

Part 3 of a 10 part topic discussion series. Theo and I sit down to talk about break ups, relationships, ideals, faith and fate, and how to mourn and carry pain authentically.

Part 2 of a 10 part topic discussion series, Cade and I talk about the current political climate in the United States, the diversifying and growth of the Conservative movement, and the spiritual case for voting for Trump.

First episode of a 10 part topic/discussion series. This episode I interview Julie S about mental health, mania, psychosis, and spiritual emergence.

Jono and Morgan sit down to talk about African and Tribal wisdom, magic, ancestry, mysticism, hedonism, spirit guides and nature, supernatural experiences, spirituality in the work place, capitalism and homogenized beliefs, empowering diverse voices and experiences, AI, technology and the natural world.