The War on Mediocrity

We often think free time is the same as rest, but it isn't. In this episode, we explore why we actually need leisure as a rest of the soul ordered toward love and worship, not just distraction or recovery from work.

Fr. Zarse and Fr. Joseph share their experience at the World Cup, a trip they were gifted that turned into a once-in-a-lifetime journey. Fr. Joseph talks about the opportunity and conversations around possibly meeting the Ghana national team and the president of Ghana football, as well as Ghana coming to Kansas City!

James Euston shares his story of bold leaps of faith, his reversion, his call to seminary, and time in Europe that shaped his discernment and vocation

The U.S. bishops consecrated our nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, but what does that actually mean? Fr. Zarse and Carson discuss the significance of this historic act, what fruits could follow for America, and what it asks of each of us today.

The virtue of prudence sits at the heart of every good decision we make. Fr. Zarse and Carson unpack how prudence is more than caution or overthinking, but right reason in action that helps us choose the true good in concrete situations. They discuss how to grow in prudence, its benefits, and the consequences of lacking it in daily life.

Landry Weber joins Fr. Zarse and Carson for a conversation about his vocation story. From playing wide receiver at Kansas State to discerning a call to the seminary, Landry shares the experiences and moments that led him to where he is today. Now three years away from ordination, God willing, he reflects on seminary life, discernment, and following God's call.

Fr. Zarse & Carson dig into what it really means to be "in the world but not of the world," not as a slogan but as something you actually live. We're constantly in environments that pull us in different directions, but the answer is not to run from the world.

  Take a deep dive into the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with Fr. Zarse as we slow down each scene of the Gospel and uncover what's actually happening—and how it can change the way you pray the Rosary.

Fr. Zarse and Carson talk through the Catechism's teaching on forgiveness, pain, and mercy, and what it means to forgive when the hurt is still present.

Fr. Zarse shares his vocation story—every step of the way. From his childhood and college years to the leap of faith into seminary, he walks through the key moments that led him to the priesthood

Vulnerability is risky—and most of us avoid it. But without it, there's no real love, no healing, no growth. Fr. Zarse and Carson explore how Christ models true vulnerability, why it's essential for relationships and the spiritual life, and what it actually looks like to live it out with wisdom, humility, and trust in God.

Fr. Zarse and Carson talk about the four types of love and focus on the love Christ fully reveals and calls us to imitate.

Humanity will never find peace until it turns with trust to Divine Mercy. Fr. Zarse & Carson reflect on the Divine Mercy Chaplet—what it is, what it means, and how it draws us into the mercy of Christ in a simple but powerful way.

God's mercy is infinite—but not passive. Fr. Zarse & Carson explore how it should transform our lives and the historical context of Jesus appearing to St. Faustina Kowalska .

If the Resurrection didn't happen, nothing matters. But it did—and everything changes. Fr. Zarse & Carson unpack the reality of Easter, walking through the Gospel accounts and showing how Christ's victory over death transforms not just what we believe, but how we live every single day

Fr. Zarse walks step by step through Holy Week—from Jesus' entry into Jerusalem to Calvary. He offers reflections, insights, and commentary to help you enter more deeply into this week and live it well.

Fr. Zarse & Carson unpack fortitude—the cardinal virtue and gift of the Holy Spirit that gives us firmness in trials, conquers fear (even of death), and empowers us to pursue the good.

Labor might be more than a way to make a living--it might just make you holier. In this episode, Fr. Zarse & Carson explore the dignity of work, what the Church says, what the saints have said, and how you can be sanctified by working.

Fr. Zarse and Carson break down tips for how to hear God in prayer. Learn how to train your heart and mind to recognize God's voice, quiet the noise, and grow in deeper listening.

Fr. Zarse breaks down why we have saints, how they're participating in salvation, and how even secular people find inspiration in them.

Fr. Luke Doyle joins the show to make a big announcement, look at how deep God's love is, and show the gap between knowing about God & actually knowing Him.

Join Fr. Zarse as he celebrates the one-year anniversary of the podcast! In this special episode, he reflects on memories from the past year, answers trivia from the last 365 days, and celebrates what the Lord has been doing.

Fr. Zarse and Carson break down what Lent is actually about, share what Church leaders say about it, and give a recipe for a fruitful Lent.

What does it actually mean to participate at Mass? Fr. Zarse breaks it down—revealing the moments we often overlook and offering ways to move from "watching" to worship.

What should I do when I feel distant from God? Fr. Zarse and Carson break down how to respond when prayer feels dry and God seems far away. They share what the saints teach us to do in these moments and reflect on their own experiences of walking through seasons of spiritual dryness.