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Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we delve into the inspiring journey of Guido Schaffer and his unwavering commitment to following Jesus.  Through his love of surfing and passion for the faith, his nickname became known as the "Surf Angel." In this episode, we will uncover the compelling story of a young Brazilian medical student with a deep-rooted passion for helping others. ...

In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, loneliness has become an epidemic affecting millions of lives. But amidst the isolation, there is hope.  Jesus can provide solace, purpose, and a sense of belonging, breaking the chains of loneliness. In today's episode, I delve into the depths of the loneliness epidemic, unraveling its causes and effects on individuals and society.  But ho...

In this episode, we dive into the fears that are holding young men back from following Jesus. From the fear of losing independence to the fear of not fitting in, we explore the reasons why some young men may be hesitant to embrace life with Christ, and what they can do to overcome these fears. Don't let fear hold you back from experiencing the life-changing power of Jesus. His will for your l...

In this episode, we explore the example of Mary, the mother of God, and how young Catholic men can emulate her to live out their faith. In the month of May, we honor Mary and her impact on our lives. It is more important than ever to be strong men in our society, and Mary has the keys to this. We discuss how Mary's humility, obedience, and faith can inspire young men to cultivate similar disp...

In this video, we explore the true power of Jesus Christ and how it compares to the power of celebrities, particularly during the Easter season, when the Met Gala takes place. Through the power of the resurrection, Jesus Christ has changed the world.  It's easy to put celebrities on a pedestal, but let's remember that Jesus said He "Came to serve, not be served." Remember to li...

As Christians, Easter is one of the most important celebrations of the year. It marks the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the triumph of hope and love over darkness and despair. But Easter is more than just a one-day event – it's a whole season that lasts for 50 days, from Easter Sunday to Pentecost.  It's so important to remember that JESUS WON THE GAME when He rose from the dead. I gi...

Divine Mercy Sunday is considered one of the most important days in the Catholic Church. This day celebrates God's abundant mercy and love and offers a unique opportunity for us to experience His forgiveness and grace. We delve into the history of Divine Mercy Sunday and the message of St. Faustina, the visionary who received the Divine Mercy revelations.  Whether you are a devout Catholic or...

Today, we explore how we can live out our Catholic faith during Easter. With the help of three practical steps, we will deepen our relationship with God and become more faithful disciples of Christ. The first step is to be joyful. As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, we should rejoice in the new life he has given us. Our joy should be contagious, spreading to those around us, and inspiring o...

In this video, we delve into the significance of Good Friday during Holy Week and its connection to the joy of Easter. Good Friday is a time when to reflect on the suffering and sacrifice that Jesus made to save humanity from sin and death.  We explore the connection between Good Friday and the joy of Easter. While Good Friday is a solemn and reflective day, it also serves as a reminder of the hop...

In this episode, we explore the recent AI-generated images of Pope Francis and his Puffy Jacket.  But what does this mean for Catholics?  How do we discern the line between respectful veneration and inappropriate use of these images? Or how do we deal with the rise in AI Technology? It's another episode from the car on my commute. So make sure you listen, as i drive to work   We aim to celebr...

March Madness is a HERE!! And, for Keyontae Johnson, a star player for the Kansas St Wildcats, March Madness took on a whole new meaning. During a game in December 2020, Keyontae Johnson collapsed on the court and was rushed to the hospital. It was later discovered that he had contracted COVID-19 and it had led to a rare heart condition. His life was in danger, and his basketball career was put on...

The Academy Awards just happened. It's a night to celebrate the achievements of films, and give glory to each other. We are meant for glory. So let's remember that God is waiting for you to give HIM Glory! Our souls are meant to glorify the One who deserves all the glory We aim to celebrate the everyday life of following Jesus, here at BackSeat Media. It is an honor to use the talents Go...

Lent is still here. We can keep making sacrifices and leaving room for Jesus to speak into our lives. I give a little meditation on how my Lent is going.  I also jump into 2 segments, where I talk about Africa and certain Doctors of the Church. Thank you so much for listening! We aim to celebrate the everyday life of following Jesus here at BackSeat Media. It is an honor to use the talents God has...

In this What's the Dill episode, I talk about fasting during Lent, the revivals happening on college campuses, and the band Hanson. I have introduced two new segments, so let me know if you like them; I will keep pivoting until we find a formula that works! We aim to celebrate the everyday life of following Jesus here at BackSeat Media. It is an honor to use the talents God has bestowed to pr...

And, just like that- Lent is Here! It's that time of year again when we practice self-denial and give of ourselves a little more. Lent is a great time to reflect on where we are with God. Each season we have the opportunity to draw deep with Christ and die to ourselves. Make sure you like, subscribe, and follow us on all social platforms. Blog: wearebackseatmedia.com Instagram: https://www.in...

The football season is over. The Superbowl happened this week. This is sad news to some of us. But it's a good reminder to bring prayer into our lives. Not just for things we want; but for God to be a part of every big decision. Padre Pio has some great words on prayer, so I give three quotes about trusting God with our prayers and choices.  Make sure to like and subscribe, so you never miss...

Hello Everyone! This is episode #36 of the What's The Dill Podcast. Today I talk about a very common roadblock in life: Fear Of The Future. I know for me, there have been many challenges in letting go of control and letting God take charge of my future.  Thank you all so much for watching this episode. Make sure you like, share, and subscribe so you never miss a video! You can watch on Youtub...

Welcome back to the Podcast! In this episode, I talk about the idols that creep into our lives and how we can become detached from them. Thomas Aquinas has some great words on practical ways we can work on detachment. So, I jumped into his knowledge for how we can steer clear on idols in our life. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. Make sure to follow us on all our social accounts, s...

Mental Health in our Marriage. We are back with the 2nd part of our series. In the 1st episode, we talked about our experiences and history with mental health. In this epde we dive more deeply into how we handle it, and some of our tips and tricks. We still want to talk about these more as our Podcast continues, but this has been a great palace for us to start.  So many people reached out with the...

Mental Health In Our Marriage! Mental Health is so important to talk about!  Mental Health Issues are not easy to talk about. But in our Marriage, we want to bring these conversations to the light! That’s why we wanted to make these episodes! This is the1st of 2 parts where we discuss mental health, and how it fits into our marriage. We have been very open about how mental health shows itself to u...

We want to glorify God with every part of our life. In this episode we talk about media and how we can use it. Is it something that can be used to give glory to God?? We think so, and we talk about it in our latest episode.. Sometimes in Faith circles, “media” can be looked at as bad, or something that has no use in our lives. We think that since the world is moving in a direction that uses techno...

Traveling with your spouse! Everyone always said to us, “traveling with someone you love is always a good test”. In this episode, we talk about being on the same page when we travel to places. Whether it be by car, train, or plane, we all have our travel habits.  We discuss how budget, what activities to do, and little traveling habits, all reveal what it is like to travel with us. One important t...

Snow in the Heart of Texas We never thought we would talk about putting on a sweater in the Heart of Texas because of weather, but this past month was once in a lifetime! We have taken a little break from releasing any episodes because it has been such a crazy month! We are sure you guys have seen the news and all the crazy weather we have had here in Texas. So, we wanted to make a recap episode,...

Our words really matter! In our new marriage, we have discovered that our words to each other are really important. What we say, either builds the other up, or tears them down. And as we have started making our marriage habits, we try our best to use our words to be helpful not hurtful. It can be challenging in a heated moment to remember about using “right speech”. But we have found that being in...

Did we turn into our parents?!? This is a question we ask during our married life. Because something we found out early in our marriage was that the biggest example of a marriage was the witness we saw growing up. In episode #28 we talk about the times where we do something in the house, and then look at each other with a surprised look on our face! “Do I sound like my Dad?” “Does my Mom do the sa...