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 Father Joseph Ockerse and I sit down for the first episode of Lounge Room Catechesis. In this episode we discuss the theological virtue of faith - what it is, what it isn't, and how it can be applied in our lives. 

Charlie, Chris and I exchange observations on challenges facing Catholic education in contemporary society. We aim to identify some of the fundamental challenges affecting Catholic youth in their formation and the maintenance of their faith into and through adult life. "Edgy" to say the least  But do enjoy!

I sat down with Chris Sudlow and Charlie Goodall, all the way from England, to talk about Charlie's conversion story, from irreligion to traditional Catholicism. Charlie emphasises the importance of silence, contemplation and self reflection and the creation of an environment in which one can hear God's word and correspond accordingly. Plenty of laughs and a thoroughly enjoyable chat. 

Oliver Heydorn is a philosopher by training and has a masters in philosophy from the Franciscan University of Steubenville and a Ph. D. from the International Academy of Philosophy in Liechtenstein. Oliver studied under Josef Seifert, who served in the Pontifical Academy for Life and he graduated summa cum laude. Oliver was introduced to Social Credit Theory in 2002, and since then he has publishe...

Dad and I sit down with a bottle of Nero d'Avola to talk about the colourful wine landscape of Campagna, Italy. We discuss Nero, Fiano and Aglianico and the family that brought Campagna wine to life. Enjoy!

Professor Michael Quinlan returned to the Lounge Room to discuss his paper The 21st Century Catholic Lawyer . This paper explores the changing religious, social and consequently legal landscape, and the impact that these changes have on Catholics who wish to be able to practice the Faith unconstrained. The paper's abstract is below: "Although the proportion continues to decline, the majo...

Father Paul Robinson steps into the Lounge Room to discuss his journey to the priesthood, his book the Realist Guide to Religion and Science, and many of the issues that confront Catholics in the 21st Century. A very special thanks to Father Robinson for coming on the show.

Dr Belinda Goodwin joined me in the Lounge Room to discuss the history and currency of her pro-life work, political activism, and living as a Catholic in modern society. Enjoy!

There has been a recent stream of religious and laity rallying to the cause of traditional Catholicism. I am joined by brothers, David and Michael Massey who, in a riveting and passionate explanation, speak on Archbishop Lefebvre, Archbishop Vigano, Vatican II, and many of the issues that confront, concern and confuse Catholics today. We also knock over some great red wines in the process. Enjoy! 

Professor Christopher Hovens is Principal Research Fellow at Royal Melbourne Hospital, specialising in cancer research. We discussed whether the sciences support religion, and the reasons why Chris has remained staunch in his Catholic faith. Enjoy! 

In this week's podcast we discuss everything from travelling through North Korea to abandoning atheism. Tune into the Lounge Room to hear my recent chat with close friend Markus Balodis. Markus gives an insider's guide to travelling through North Korea, the do's, donts and some funny stories he lived along the way. Markus and I then discuss what caused him to leave atheism behind in...

Stefan and I sat down with a beer to record the third instalment of our Lounge Room Chat - this evening, to identify and analyse the case that exists in favor of the Society of Saint Pius X. We discussed the person of Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, the issues at play at the Second Vatican Council and the fallout which has effected every Catholic since. It was a delight to record, and I hope you enjoy...

I sat down with mother of 7, pro-life hero and model Catholic, Susan Erbacher. Susan tells her story, from her youth in Ireland and her early pro-life action where she met her future husband Mick, to her move across the sea to Australia, and the changes Susan faced. Susan's story is inspirational, as is her passion for the rights of the unborn. I hope you enjoy this episode. 

We cross the French boarder and enter Germany to discuss one of my favourite white grapes - riesling. And we devote some time to discussing Alsatian riesling, from the driest of the dry to the luscious. Enjoy!

An impassioned defence of the SSPX - the second part of our epic evening chat, Stefan and I talk tradition, and the Society of Saint Pius X in an exchange that has lead Stefan and I to believe that we need to meet for a Part 3 to further uncover and probe this topic - I hope you enjoy.

I was joined by long time friend Stefan Rey, a lover of home brewed beers, engineering, fine coffee and the Catholic faith, particularly the SSPX. Stefan's forensic analysis of his own reasons for being Catholic provide rich content for discussion. Does God exist? Can it be proven? And why should this matter? Some of the topics Stefan and I mused while sipping chocolate porter beer. The conve...

White Burgundy, the gold standard of white wine - we discuss the geography, the culture, the climate, the terroir and the vinyards that produce famous grand cru wines, some of the best wines in the world. 

Join us for a chat about Burgundy - more particularly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay - we discuss the history, the culture and most importantly the wine produced in arguably the world's most illustrious wine region. 

Michael Quinlan is a fervent Catholic and is incredibly experienced in the field of law. He was a partner at a top-tier law firm before stepping into the role as Dean of Law at Notre Dame University. Michael joined me for a chat in the Lounge Room to discuss life at Notre Dame and Catholic education which included topics such as: living as a Catholic in a secular work force, the importance of lear...

I was joined by Chris Da Silva to discuss his experiences growing up in Catholicism, and his subsequent work in the pro-life movement and other Catholic causes. Chris has worked in NET Ministries, Cherish Life Queensland and the Australian Family Association. Chris was also instrumental in setting up the Cross Roads Pro-Life Pilgrimage the Culture Project Australia. Chris provides valuable insight...

Join us as we discuss three of Australia's premier shiraz wines: Penfolds Grange; Henschke's Hill of Grace; and Tim Kirk's Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier. Plus, we round out the show by busting some old wine myths. 

This week I was joined my Michael Cassimaty, whose love of animals and photography has taken him on adventures and journeys which few can match. From English zoos to expeditions to Mt Sinai, Michael's life is a rich tapestry of stories that I hope each listener will enjoy hearing as much as I did. A special thank you to a dear family friend for joining me on the show. 

I was lucky enough to share a glass of wine with Bernard Gaynor, a Catholic who has never shied away from standing up for Catholic values. Bernard shared his family's rich military history, his personal experience having served three (3) military tours in the Middle East, his subsequent battles in the political realm fighting for Catholic values and finally what place Bernard's Catholici...

Dad and I sit down with a glass of Tellurian Redline Shiraz, and we take a journey from the Rhone Valley to the Barossa (with some stops in between) following the story of the Shiraz grape. Great wine, great stories, great times. 

My cousin David and I nurse craft beers (and combat the surrounding building works) while we talk the trials, tribulations and victories of Exodus 90. David also shares his insights from his travels in exotic Argentina. David also shares his perspective on how fatherhood has moulded and solidified his Catholic faith.