Traditional Catholic Audio

Collin - Edmund Szatkowski was born into Evangelical Protestantism and his search for substance lead him to Catholicism and ultimately traditional Catholicism. Collin is weeks away from entering Saint Thomas Aquinas seminary to pursue a priestly vocation. Tune in to hear Collin's story!

David, Michael and I take a closer look at the Motu Proprio, Traditionis Custodes to discuss the historical context surrounding the document, the effect we believe the document will have and what we believe will be the flow on effect.

Chris Sudlow is back from Provence, France and rose wine to join me in forming a quick snap shot of Pope Francis's latest Motu Proprio -Traditionis Custodes.

Malta - a tiny island in the Mediterranean that boasts an incredible history and a vivid culture, and most importantly and perhaps unbeknownst to many, a flourishing wine culture. Tam and I discuss  Malta's vividly multicultural history and the blossoming wine culture that this tiny island has to offer.  Link to Marsovan 100 years documentary https://youtu.be/3H9L5EhQULs  

Dillon Beatson was living life to the fullest when he had a near death experience which completely changed his life. Dillon sat down with me in the Lounge Room to discuss his early years as an Atheist and how God used a single event to reach out to Dillon and draw him towards God's truth. It's an inspirational story of overcoming the greatest of obstacles and that the Catholic faith is d...

Richard Bennigsen was brought up a protestant but found  Catholicism after embarking on an inquiry into the history and validity of his own convictions and those of the Church he queried. Richard believes that an inquiry into Catholicism with an open mind will inevitable lead to conversion to the Catholic faith. My sincerest thanks to Richard for joining me in the Lounge Room for an unbelievably e...

Portugal, the location of the miracle of Fatima,  also brags many great wines. Chris, Tam and I take a quick trip from north to south, discussing the history, the Catholicism and the wine culture of Portugal. 

After a  hiatus, I reentered the Lounge Room and I was joined by two old friends, Jason Kelly and David Massey, to discuss their perspectives on the role of fatherhood in the 21st century, and many of the challenges faced by fathers in modern society. Jason and David gave fascinating insights on many of the issues and I am greatly indebted to them for joining me. I hope you enjoy the show. 

Steve Purcell has travelled to over 57 countries around the world in pursuit of the history, culture and beauty of Catholicism. Tune into our conversation to hear Steve share his Catholic journey to traditional Catholicism, and his literal journey around the world in an incredible interview which demonstrates Steve's passion for the Faith. Enjoy!

Charlie Goodall, well on his way to baptism in the Catholic faith, sat down with me to discuss and give some perspectives on his journey into the Catholic faith, from the first time he approached a Church with the purpose of seeking God, to the online virtual Catechism classes he has been taking. The audio resource Charlie refers to in the discussion can be found in the following link https://fssp...

We wrap up our chat on movies with a quick comment on the classic, A Man for All Seasons, and some  comments on contemporary evangelisation. We then dive into the old testament Mesopotamia, to talk about wines originating from the ancient lands of Georgia, Turkey and Armenia. Enjoy! 

Tim Erbacher grew up on a farm in Toowoomba and later became a mechanical engineer. His Catholic faith was a constant in his life from his childhood through to the present. Tune into the Lounge Room to hear Tim's recount of growing up a Catholic, his formative years and the Catholic he is today.

Chris, Tam and I give some movie recommendations that we hope you can enjoy, from classics to cult movies, box office breakers to B-grade garbage  - whether the good, the bad or the absolutely ugly, hopefully some recommendations that all can enjoy. No shortage of movies with good Catholic themes, plus some movies just for fun. Enjoy!

Jason Kelly joins me  to discuss overcoming doubt and trials and maintaining faith in Catholicism, in times when one's faith is challenged by circumstances and society. It was a privilege to interview Jason, and I hope you enjoy the show. 

When all was said and done we decided that it was probably worth getting out of bed and getting stuck into the new year. Join us back in the Lounge Room where we discuss Christmas  and New Year celebrations, Covid-19 and the world as it is with masks, and - much more importantly -  books!

I am joined by Chris and Joe Sudlow to compare memories of Christmases past, discussing the current Christmas environment, and to share some thoughts on getting the most out of Christmas.

I was joined by Tam Martinez  - wine enthusiast, traveler and devoted Catholic - to talk about Tam's Catholic journey. Tam shares some fun facts about the Portuguese wine landscape and we discuss the lessons that can be drawn from the humble grape vine and applied  in our lives as Catholics. 

Is there space for only one hundred and forty four thousand people in Heaven? Are we all tied to our predestined fates, irrespective of our choices and free will? Join Father Joseph Ockerse and I as we discuss the theme of predestination, the Church's teachings and the application it can and should have in our lives

Pierre Boralevi joins me in the Lounge Room to talk about how he found traditional Catholicism, his love of literature and beauty and the complexity of the Catholic landscape today. Faith has always had a central place in his life and over the years his understanding of it deepened ultimately leading him to make the daunting and sometimes lonely journey to the Traditional Latin Mass. Pierre believ...

Father Ockerse and I discuss what it means to be made in the image and likeness of God and the implications this should have in our lives. 

What is evil? Did God create it? Is it a positive of a negative? Why does it exist? Why is it allowed to exist? Tune into the Lounge Room to hear the wisdom of Father Joseph Ockerse on the problem of evil, and how we can view the problem in its proper perspective. 

What is charity to Catholics? Is it about being nice to others? Or is it about doing what is in the best interest of others? Join Father Joseph Ockerse in the Lounge Room where he discusses the answer.

Charlie and I are joined by Connor Spencer from the USA, to discuss the upcoming USA election and what should be the perspective of Catholic onlookers. We further discuss the relationship between Catholicism and public office. A highly enjoyable conversation

Father Joseph Ockerse returns to explain the importance of having hope in our lives, and that this hope should extend beyond natural hope to a hope for life everlasting.

Chris and David join me in the Lounge Room to share some personal perspectives on Catholicism, the Catholic family and Catholic life generally.