The Parish and Discipleship
Join Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob as they explore what it truly means to be disciples of Christ—not just within the walls of our parish, but out in the world. Be inspired to win, build and send for Christ.
Aug 08, 2025•54 min
Catholic Stuff You Should Know
A lighthearted exploration of various prominent and obscure Catholic topics.
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Episodes
First Things Last
Join Fr. Jacob and Fr. John as they explore life through the lens of Ignatian spirituality, inspired by the First Principle and Foundation. They focus on the importance of knowing our true end and how it can shape and direct our life.
Aug 01, 2025•50 min
The Wedding Industrial Complex
Join Fr. Sean and Fr. John as they reflect on the heart of a Catholic wedding preparation, inspired by the insights of Cate (Spesia) Wisnieski. In a world where the wedding industry often overshadows the true meaning of the celebration, Cate offers a few thoughtful and faith-filled things to consider when planning a wedding with the Sacrament of Marriage at its center.
Jul 25, 2025•53 min
Intentional Sacrifice
After experiencing a lot of misunderstandings about what mass intentions and mass offerings are, Fr. Jacob and Fr. Sean dive into the history and theology of the Mass as a sacrifice and how the benefits of that sacrifice are dispersed through mass intentions.
Jul 18, 2025•51 min
Timespace
Fr. John and Fr. Jacob ponder a book by Paul Griffiths and discuss the experience of space and time from creation and the fall through the redemptive incarnation of Christ and how time has changed now that God has entered into His creation and drawn all things to himself from the cross.
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 2 min
A Grateful Heart
The whole crew gathers for Fr. Mike's last episode as he leads us on one more adventure discussing his new idea for a devotion to the Sacred Heart.
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr
Plants and Transplants
Fr. Jacob and Fr. Sean discuss Fr. Jacob's latest hobby, gardening, and the spiritual analogies he's gleaned from his successes and failures striving to be a green thumb.
Jun 27, 2025•52 min
The Antlitz of Beatrice
In Fr. Mike's penultimate episode, Frs. John and Mike explore the distinctive anthropological phenomenon of the face - why we look for it and how it constitutes the fundamental experience of human life. Viewed from the lens of Dante's love of Beatrice, the face (or antlitz for Balthasar) expresses not only the fullness of the person, but truly the inner life of God. With an "homage" to Fr. John's mom, this podcast concludes with a glimpse into the Marian heart of the Church.
Jun 19, 2025•55 min
Pentecost as the Feast of Weeks
Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob discuss the significance of Pentecost finding its roots in the Jewish Feast of Weeks. There were three traditional pilgrimage feasts for the Jewish people and one of them, the Feast of Weeks, which coincided with the barley harvest, took place 50 days after Passover. How does Pentecost fulfill the handing on of the law?
Jun 13, 2025•49 min
Nuchs for the Kingdom
Fr. Mike and Fr. John dive into Isaiah 56:3-7 and talk about a moment where God reveals something unexpected—His own celibacy. They reflect on the significance of this divine self-disclosure and how it opens the door for men to receive the grace to share in God’s celibate love.
Jun 06, 2025•49 min
Entitlement and Giftedness
Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob dive into the intertwined realities of entitlement and giftedness.
May 30, 2025•50 min
Angels in Lucan Airwaves
Join Fr. John and Fr. Mike as they dive into the Book of Acts, explore angel morphism, and uncover the mysteries of angels in the Bible and in heaven.
May 23, 2025•59 min
How to Make a Priest
Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob share their journeys to the priesthood and dive into the seminary formation that shaped their faith, prayer life, and calling.
May 17, 2025•1 hr 9 min
What Is a Parish?
Hosted by Fr. Mike and Fr. John, this episode—inspired by Matthew Walther’s article “What Is a Parish” —dives into the history of parish life, the rise of parish shopping, and where the future of parish communities may be headed.
May 08, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Chrism
Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob delve into the rich significance of the Chrism Mass. They explore the importance of the blessing of the holy oils—especially the Chrism, Oil of Catechumens, and Oil of the Sick—as essential tools for priests in their ministry throughout the liturgical year.
May 01, 2025•47 min
John Paul's Środowisko
With Fr. Sean preparing for a new assignment and the recent anniversary of the passing of Pope John Paul II on their minds, Fr. John and Fr. Sean dive into what it means to leave a legacy.
Apr 25, 2025•39 min
Our Lady of Zeitoun, Pray for Us
Fr. Mike and Fr. Jacob talk about forming one’s heart in Compassion like the prophets and Jesus. How do we weep with those who weep without losing hope? We can trust in the power of prayer and the help of the Communion of Saints.
Apr 17, 2025•57 min
Justification By Faith
Fr. John and Fr. Sean discuss the Catholic understanding of justification and the question of whether Christ had faith.
Apr 12, 2025•44 min
The Stories We Tell
Join Fr. Jacob and Fr. Mike as they explore the power of the stories we tell—about others and ourselves. Inspired by Ignatius’ Annotation 22 and Fr. Jacob’s recent read, Viper’s Tangle, this thought-provoking discussion dives into how our perceptions shape relationships, influence motives, and impact the narratives others create about us and our narratives about others.
Apr 03, 2025•58 min
A Meditation on Givenness and Home
Fr. John and Fr. Sean explore the concepts of 'givenness' and 'home' using writings by St. John Paul II and Dia Boyle, reflecting on the essence of home and its impact on family and priestly life. They discuss the challenges priests face in creating a home-like environment in rectories, the importance of beauty and work in building a meaningful home, and the unique vocational aspects that differentiate a priest's living situation from that of a family.
Mar 27, 2025•42 min
The Sin of Nostalgia
Drawing upon the teachings of Saint Augustine of Hippo and Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Father Mike and Father Jacob discuss the role of memory in the spiritual life, and also discuss some of the possible pitfalls of nostalgic escape.
Mar 22, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Jesus as the Jubilee of Hope
Fr. Sean and Fr. John dive into the significance of the Jubilee Year of Hope and touch on a few virtues that nourish and strengthen our hope.
Mar 13, 2025•39 min
When You Find Out You're Super Annoying
Fr. Mike confesses to Fr. Jacob that he's discovered a new vice to add to his list of favorites...but then the Christian twist! In his weakness, Jesus will be proved stronger.
Mar 07, 2025•51 min
To Heights and Unto Depths, Part 4
Join Fr. John and Fr. Sean for the final episode of their podcast series on Fr. John's new book, To Heights and Unto Depths: Letters from the Colorado Trail. In this episode, they delve into several chapters of the book, touching on manhood and Mary's fiat.
Feb 27, 2025•50 min
Yes Mother
In this week’s episode, "Yes Mother", Fr. Jacob is joined by Fr. Mike. Inspired by John Henry Newman’s A Grammar of Assent, they discuss the importance of assenting to truth while maintaining a thoughtful and open mind.
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 10 min
To Heights and Unto Depths, Part 3
In this episode, Fr. John and Fr. Sean revisit Fr. John's transformative experience along the Colorado Trail. Fr. John shares how his encounter with creation opened a deeper connection to God, allowing him to more fully participate in God's being.
Feb 14, 2025•41 min
What's God's Favorite Animal?
Fr. Mike and Fr. Jacob talk about donkeys in the Bible. Awesome!
Feb 06, 2025•48 min
To Heights and Unto Depths, Part 2
In this week's episode, Father Sean and Father John continue their discussion of Fr. John's new book, To Heights and Unto Depths, with Father Sean sharing more about his personal experience on the trail.
Jan 31, 2025•45 min
More Catholic Stuff You Want to Know
To celebrate 15 years of "Catholic Stuff You Should Know," the four hosts reunite for a special episode answering questions submitted by you, the listeners! Join them as they dive into your burning questions about the faith.
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 24 min
The Number of the Beast
It’s episode #666 and instead of skipping over it, Fr. Jacob and Fr. Mike dive into the scriptural meaning of the number 666 and the mark of the beast exploring various interpretations: historical, scriptural and even some of Fr. Mike's personal theories.
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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