Theology of the Buddy

Welcome back to the Theology of the Buddy podcast - Episode 46! In this episode, we are joined by Billy Griffith of OK Catholics to discuss Trads, Trump, and the importance of intellectual honesty in political discourse. Whether you are Republican, Democrat, unaffiliated, etc, we need to be honest with regards to the shortcomings of those we are standing behind, and do our due diligence in researc...

Welcome back to the Theology of the Buddy podcast - Episode 45! In this episode, we continue our new series called "Liturgical Breakdown". We sit down and take a look at the Entrance (Introit) Rites within the Liturgies of St. Gregory the Great (The Tridentine Mass), the Novus Ordo (The Mass of Paul VI), and the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostem. We hope you enjoy. Full shownotes found on www....

Welcome back to the Theology of the Buddy podcast - Episode 44! In this episode, we continue our new series called "Liturgical Breakdown". We sit down and take a candid and relaxed look at the Confiteor and Penitential Rites within the Liturgies of St. Gregory the Great (The Tridentine Mass), the Novus Ordo (The Mass of Paul VI), and the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostem. We also discuss the n...

Welcome to the Theology of the Buddy Podcast, a Podcast for Catholics who love Tradition and want more of it. Episode 43! On today’s episode, Brooke, Mike, and Chris sit down to discuss the new Apostolic Exhortation “Querida Amazonia” by Pope Francis. Pull up a chair and  pour yourself a tall glass, because we’re all about to become inculturated. Just kidding but seriously, you might wanna sit dow...

Welcome to the Theology of the Buddy Podcast, a Podcast for Catholics who love Tradition and want more of it. Episode 42! On today’s episode, Brooke and Mike are joined by Nicholas Jobe of Our Ladys Armory to discuss his journey to the Traditional Latin Mass, devotion to Our Lady through the Rosary, and how Our Lady aids men to grow in virtue and holiness. Pour yourself a glass and take a seat. We...

Welcome back to the Theology of the Buddy podcast - Episode 41! In this episode, Mike and Chris sit down to continue discussing the Two Catholic Dudes Podcast, “Episode 24: Novus Ordo + Latin Mass (It's a Catholic "Both And" Thing)”. The boys share a bit of their own journey from active members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, former Youth Ministers and Music Leaders in their parish, and now a...

Welcome back to the Theology of the Buddy podcast - Episode 40! In this episode, Mike and Chris sit down to discuss the Two Catholic Dudes Podcast, “Episode 24: Novus Ordo + Latin Mass (It's a Catholic "Both And" Thing)”. The boys share a bit of their own journey from active members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, former Youth Ministers and Music Leaders in their parish, and now a decade late...

Welcome back to the Theology of the Buddy podcast - Episode 39! In this episode, we continue our new series called "Liturgical Breakdown". We sit down and take a candid and relaxed look at the Sprinkling Rites and Prayers At the Foot of the Altar within the Liturgies of St. Gregory the Great (The Tridentine Mass), the Novus Ordo (The Mass of Paul VI), and the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostem....

Welcome back to the Theology of the Buddy podcast - Episode 38! In this episode, we continue our new series called "Liturgical Breakdown". We sit down and take a candid and relaxed look at the Vesting Prayers within the Liturgies of St. Gregory the Great (The Tridentine Mass), the Novus Ordo (The Mass of Paul VI), and the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostem.   Resources Used In This Podcast:http...

Welcome back to the Theology of the Buddy podcast - Episode 37! In this episode, we recap our Christmas experiences, and dive into a new series we will be doing called Liturgical Breakdown. We sit down and take a candid and relaxed look at the Liturgies of St. Gregory the Great (The Tridentine Mass), the Novus Ordo (The Mass of Paul VI), the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostem, the Anglican Ordi...

Welcome back to the Theology of the Buddy podcast - Episode 36! It’s the most wonderful time of year! Unless you are stuck listening to objectively bad Christmas music. On todays episode, Brooke, Mike, and Chris discuss the song “Mary Did You Know”, and the issues of consequentialism, blasphemy, and speculative theology that surround it. This topic is a spicy one! Take a seat and listen in. We hop...

Welcome back to the Theology of the Buddy podcast - Episode 35! In today's podcast, Brooke interviews David Rummelhoff, the founder of Peters Square, an online Marketplace for Catholic Makers. The two of them discuss the importance of supporting Catholic businesses, entrepreneurship as a Catholic, the theology of labour, and the community that can be found in the Catholic business world. We hope y...

Welcome back to the Theology of the Buddy podcast - Episode 34! You are in for a real treat this episode, as Chris and Mike candidly delve into the topic of music. They share a hilarious story from their vacation this summer, and share the impact that good music has had on their lives (and the impact that bad music can have). They also explore and offer a possible middle ground for trads who feel...

Welcome back to the Theology of the Buddy podcast - Episode 33! What importance does imagination have for us as Catholics? Is it moral to play roleplaying games. In this episode, we consider this topic as we talk about Dungeons and Dragons and other works of fantasy. We hope you enjoy! Thanks so much for listening to today’s podcast! How do you feel about Dungeons and Dragons? Would you ever play?...

Welcome back to the Theology of the Buddy podcast - Episode 32! Our podcast guest today is a convert to the Catholic faith, mother of four, teacher, mentor to a large group of young teen girls at her parish in Indiana, and now hosts a very popular cooking livestream on Twitch.tv. She shares with us a bit of her story and how she has come to better understand what it means to build community throug...

Welcome back to the Theology of the Buddy podcast - Episode 31! In this episode, Chris is joined  by Bill Dkystra, Byzantine Catholic and creator of the Hagios Dose Podcast via webcall to discuss his converting from Roman to Ukranian Catholicism, and the importance of the example of the Saints. They also share their own personal stories of Paul Sanders, a young catholic man who died in 2008 who st...

Welcome back to the Theology of the Buddy podcast - episode 30! In this episode, Mike, Chris, and myself are joined by our good friend, Fr. Steve Marsh via webcall to discuss the Traditional Feast of Christ the King, why there is no reasonable hope that all men will be saved, and how to care for people who have recently experienced the death of a loved one. In light of the upcoming Feast of All So...

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, Chris and Julie candidly talk about what it means for Traditional Catholics to really love their neighbors. They share some personal stories about how real lived charity saved their own faith, and share a challenge for all of us to take part in. We hope you enjoy! Be The Casserole - (Downloadable)Click here to download the .PDF Resources used in this p...

Do you or someone you know struggle with overcoming lust? Today on the show, Chris is joined by Steve Pokorny, the author of Redeemed Vision: Setting the Blind Free from the Pornified Culture and founder of Freedom Coaching: a one-to-one coaching ministry dedicated to helping men and women overcome their attachments to lust and addictions to pornography. Steve shares his own powerful story and tal...

Well, the Amazon Synod has started in Rome. If you’ve been following, You’re probably well aware that it is creating quite a scandal. “How or why” you might ask? In this podcast, Chris, Mike, Brooke, and myself answer this question as we delve into the topic of papolatry and the Amazon Synod.  Resources used in this podcast: The Instrumentum Laboris:http://www.sinodoamazonico.va/content/sinodoamaz...

Taking your kids to Mass is a lot of work. Bathroom breaks, kneelers falling on feet, and kids trying to escape the pew. Are you interested in attending a Latin Mass but feel too overwhelmed as it is with the kids? You're not alone. Brooke and Mike share their experience with transitioning from the Novus Ordo Mass to the Latin Mass, kids in tow, and offer some tips and tricks that have helped them...

In this episode, we’re going to talk about receiving Holy Communion. How we receive in the Latin rite What are the rules around receiving, and why are they the way they are Some of the history of how we got to the current state of affairs, where standing, kneeling, and receiving on the hand and the tongue is all allowed -Why all four of us, at different times in our lives, changed how we receive O...

Welcome back to the Theology of the Buddy podcast- Season 2. In this mini-episode, the new crew introduces themselves. Say Hello to Mike, Brooke, Chris, and Julie! A huge thanks to Aaron and Matt for all of their hard work and friendship in Season 1. Grab yourself your favorite beverage and come and join us at the podcast table. We’ve saved a seat just for you! We’d love to hear from you! Message...

Welcome to the Season 1 Finale of the Theology of the Buddy podcast, Episode 23. On this episode, Chris is joined by Catholic priest and military chaplain, Fr. Josh Stevens, to discuss spiritual warfare and his experience of working in the US Air National Guard. Pull up a chair and join us at the table - Let’s go! Thanks so much for listening to today’s podcast and for all of the support you’ve gi...

Welcome back to the Theology of the Buddy podcast, Episode 22. On today’s podcast, Brooke from Visual Litany joined today by Pre-Roll Producer, Julie, and the Famous GG (aka Grace) to takeover the podcast. Chris has graciously planned a fun evening for them wherein they will be playing a bit of a game together. They have no idea what is coming, but Chris assures them it is going to be a lot of fun...