This week I get to chat with Chris Stefanick! Chris is the founder of Real Life Catholic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reengaging a generation. He speaks to over 50,000 people a year and is the author of many books and resources, including Chosen: Your Journey Toward Confirmation . Chris is also the host of EWTN’s Real Life Catholic . Most importantly, Chris is a proud husband to Natalie, and father of six beautiful children. He also recently launched a new coaching program called, "I A...
Mar 26, 2020•15 min•Season 3Ep. 36
This week I chat with Mike Mangione, who travels the world playing music in his band and with the Theology of the Body Institute. In this episode I chat with Mike about how he started out living in a van for two years playing music across the United States. He offers insights into his creative process for his albums as well as the role that the arts play in evangelization through truth, goodness, and beauty. Enjoy this episode! To book Mike for a concert check out www.mikemangione.com Instagram:...
Mar 20, 2020•42 min•Season 3Ep. 35
Hey Friends! I thought I would do a special episode since everyone is cooped up due to Corona Virus. These are my thoughts on the Gospel of John 4 from Sunday's reading in conjunction with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving for lent. We've got plenty of extra penances now that Corona Pandemic is happening. Use this time to pray and stay safe out there. Peace! Leave a rating! Opening song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind."
Mar 17, 2020•39 min•Season 3Ep. 34
This week I chat with my friend Will who talks about his line of working computer science and how he was invited to attend a hackathon at the Vatican. He was one out of 120 people who were invited to the Vatican Hackathon. His story is pretty great, but out banter about food in the first 20 minutes is also pretty great. Will is a foodie, so if you are looking for his suggestions on where to get the best taco in St. Louis, he's got you covered. Enjoy this episode! Leave me a rating! Intro song: P...
Mar 13, 2020•54 min•Season 3Ep. 33
This week we have Kevin Roerty on the podcast. Kevin and I chat about his ministry, Souls of the Christian Apostolate or SOCA which is based out of Denver, Colorado and focuses on being an interior apostle in order to win interior apostles. Kevin shares a bit of his own faith journey and how his encounter with the Latin Mass drew him into a rich prayer life. Kevin offers tips on how to get started with mental prayer and contemplation. I learned a lot about prayer from this conversation! Enjoy th...
Mar 06, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 32
This week I talk with Kevin Peck who is the campus minister at UMSL and Webster University and also has an amazing story. Kevin shares with our listeners his journey in dealing with cancer and how he was miraculously healed of cancer on an Ignatian retreat. Enjoy this episode!
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Thanks for tuning in to listen to episode 30! With Lent right around the corner I get to speak with my lovely friend, Angela Richard as we offer tips for a successful Lent. Angela works as the Young Adult Coordinator for the Archdiocese of St. Louis and offers superb advice on what to give up or do more of for this season of Lent. Enjoy our sanguine banter and this episode! Opening song: "Particle House: I don't mind."
Feb 21, 2020•49 min•Season 3Ep. 30
This week I interview my friend Molly who shares her faith journey and how she use to give in to anger to the point of getting into frequent fights with people at bars. Molly doesn't hold back in this episode and is extremely raw in how she shares the details of her testimony. This episode is powerful in that it shows the transformative power that God has in our lives, especially in Molly's. Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to leave us a rating in iTunes! Intro song: "I don't mind," by Part...
Feb 14, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 29
This week I interview the beautiful Stacey Sumereau who is a wife, mother and podcast host of the "Called and Caffeinated," podcast. During this episode Stacey talks about her days as a former Broadway Actress and how she discerned to be a sister at one point in her life. Stacey offers tips for discernment of one's calling and also everyday life. This episode is beneficial whether you are single, dating, or discerning a religious vocation. Enjoy! Connect with Stacey: Gram: staceysumereau Website...
Feb 07, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Today I have Joey Pontarelli on the show! Joey is my friend from Denver who will be discussing his ministry Restored. As a child of divorce, Joey Pontarelli started Restored to help other children of divorce. Restored creates content that gives practical advice to teens and young adults on how to cope and heal after the trauma of their parents’ divorce or separation, so they can feel whole again. He’s spoken across the U.S. and abroad. His articles have been featured on the Chastity Project, FOC...
Jan 22, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Today I have a friend of mine, Lucas Prize on the show who is from the St. Louis area. Lucas shares with us a little bit about his faith journey and how difficult moments of purification can reorder our desires. Enjoy the depth of convo and the banter!!! Opening song: Open Up by The Brilliance
Jan 15, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Today I speak with my good friend TJ Cusack from Philadelphia. TJ works at Temple University and teaches some classes there, go owls. He will be sharing his journey on how he got rid of his smart phone and traded it in for a flip phone and how his relationships have grown as a result of this change. You can follow TJ on the gram at @tminaj1 Thanks for listening!
Jan 08, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 25
This week we have Valerie back on the podcast! Val and I talk about and reflect on how crazy 2019 has been for both of us and how God brought us together. Our story of how we became friends and ended up in both STL and in Denver is pretty unique. You will love this episode if you have been a listener from the beginning! Also, Valerie poses a challenge to me that if I can get Matt Maher on the podcast, she will return as a regular contributor! Enjoy this episode and peace out 2019!
Dec 30, 2019•42 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Today I have Leah Darrow on the podcast! Leah is a former contestant on America's Next Top Model, a wife to her husband, Mom to four kids and one on the way. She's an international speaker and evangelist and recently started the LUX app which is a Catholic app for women who want to grow in their faith. On this episode, Leah and I talk about following our dreams and how not to give up when failure ensues. Leah says, "Failure should not be a roadblock to success." We also talk about evangelization...
Dec 23, 2019•49 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Today I have Jason Evert on the show! Jason travels the globe speaking to young people on the virtue of chastity. He’s spoken on 6 continents and to over one million teens. He is the author of more than a dozen books, including how to find your soulmate without losing your soul, raising pure teens and his latest book which we will be discussing today, “ The Dating Blueprint: What she wants you to know about dating, but will never tell you.” During this interview Jason gives guys specifics on how...
Dec 16, 2019•49 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Hi Friends! This week it's just ME talking to ya'll about advent and how to approach this season of waiting. In this episode I share tips on how to trust God and I also discuss John 4. Thanks for tuning in!
Dec 09, 2019•20 min•Season 2Ep. 21
This week I interview my good friend, Mary Nordhal who is the Director of Generation Life, based out of Philadelphia. Generation Life is a movement of young people committed to building a culture of life by spreading the pro life and chastity messages to other young people. Mary shares how living out the virtue of chastity has lead her to her vocation to marriage! Connect with Mary at www.generationlife.org. Enjoy this episode!
Nov 30, 2019•50 min•Season 2Ep. 20
This week we have my co-worker and friend, Sarah Minnich on to discuss the reality of spiritual warfare. Sarah is the Regional Coordinator for Illinois and Iowa based out of Chicago for Students for Life. She offers practical tips on how to discern what spiritual warfare is and how to combat it.
Nov 23, 2019•26 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Today I will be interviewing Marie Putbrese who is a FOCUS Missionary on Lindenwood's campus in St. Louis. Marie is originally from Iowa and is a graduate from Benedictine College in Kansas. She was inspired to start praying boldly after College which lead her to an awakening in her gift for Charismatic prayer. Marie will be talking with us today about the healing power of prayer!
Nov 15, 2019•23 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Jacinta and I are getting pretty good at moving, so we thought we'd share some tips with you! Follow us on Instagram @CathoholicsPodcast Music from: https://filmstro.com.
Nov 02, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Emotional chastity is tricky y'all. Follow us on Instagram @CathoholicsPodcast Music from: https://filmstro.com.
Oct 25, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 16
St. Louis may be the most dangerous city in the US, but there are a lot of must-see attractions! Follow us on Instagram @CathoholicsPodcast Music from: https://filmstro.com.
Oct 04, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Brett Lempe's website @BrettLempe on Insta Follow us on Instagram @CathoholicsPodcast Music from: https://filmstro.com.
Sep 27, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 14
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! (and the discernment process of course!!) Follow us on Instagram @CathoholicsPodcast Music from: https://filmstro.com.
Sep 20, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Social media itself isn't good, bad, or ugly. Hear our thoughts in this episode! Thoughts? DM us! Follow us on Instagram @CathoholicsPodcast Music from: https://filmstro.com.
Sep 13, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Self-care is SO important, but remember -- it's mind, body, & spirit... not just treat yo self! Follow us on Instagram @CathoholicsPodcast Music from: https://filmstro.com.
Sep 06, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Are you a millennial that's tired of getting a bad rap? Us too! P.S. Thanks for hanging around with us for 10 full episodes! https://www.buzzfeed.com/stephenlaconte/millennial-stereotypes-true Follow us on Instagram @CathoholicsPodcast Music from: https://filmstro.com.
Aug 31, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Hot button topic here folks. Learn more from Jacinta about how to talk about the pro-life movement with pro-choicers. Book mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-John-Paul-Great-Loves/dp/0991375408 Follow us on Instagram @CathoholicsPodcast Music from: https://filmstro.com.
Aug 23, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We've mentioned our temperaments and personality types quite a few times in our episodes, so we thought we would dive in! Take the temperaments quiz and learn more at https://www.temperamentquiz.com . Follow us on Instagram @CathoholicsPodcast Music from: https://filmstro.com.
Aug 17, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Shoutout to our host, Jacinta, for sharing her reversion story and Mama Mary! Follow us on Insta -- @cathoholicspodcast & wherever you listen to podcasts! https://anchor.fm/cathoholics
Aug 11, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
