Rebroadcast of our lenten episode from 2021... What's in your oatmeal? The whole crew sits down to exchange oatmeal ingredients and try to one-up each other. Chia and flax, anyone? They also discuss how the season of Lent is a time to perhaps scale back in other areas of life besides breakfast treats. This episode covers the ins and outs of Lent with all of your favorite toppings and characters and tries to get to the heart of what this beautiful liturgical season is really about. At the end of ...
Mar 16, 2023•54 min
In this special episode, Austin and guest co-host Grace Carroll talk with Abigail Favale Ph.D. about her book The Genesis of Gender . We start the conversation with Abigail's own story of conversion to Catholicism and some of the gender-related issues that she had to wrestle with. Abigail then takes us through the philosophical movements of feminism and post-modernism that help provide context for where we are in culture today. Finally, she also offers a vision of what a restoration to authentic...
Mar 02, 2023•59 min
Nick and Tyler put Austin on the hot seat as he recaps a recent piece he did on lust, free will, and grace. Using the work of Augustine and Dante (boom!), Austin takes listeners through the ins and outs of this deadly sin. This is as spicy as you get when it comes to theology and philosophy. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS What is lust, anyway? Where does it come from? Do we have a choice to receive grace? Are human beings totally depraved or totally good...or neither? How do you work through those lusty desire...
Feb 16, 2023•38 min
Join Tyler and Austin as they talk to Michael "Gomer" Gormley, the co-host of the popular Catching Foxes podcast, about his experience working and thinking about evangelization. We ask him about evangelization in the early church and if it differs from modern practices. He explains why the family is so important to evangelization and he also explains how you, the listener, can start evangelizing. https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/ http://www.layevangelist.com/ Leave us a Review! Take a few seconds an...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 5 min
“ So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions.” - Luke 14:33 How is one to interpret the meaning of such a claim and what implications does it have within a modern context, where possessions, whether necessary or superfluous, are a normal part of the economic schema enveloping those who live in the developed world? Join the whole group as Tyler presents some ideas from a paper (see the link below) he recently wrote. It's a rich discussion despite b...
Jan 19, 2023•54 min
Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI died on December 31, 2022. To honor this late pope, we're rebroadcasting an earlier episode on his popular work Introduction to Christianity . We're dummies compared to Benedict, but this is our homage to his legacy. Santo subito! --- Intimidated by Ratzinger? So are Nick and Austin, but they roll up their sleeves to unpack his renowned work, Introduction to Christianity . Is salvation possible? Only through excessive grace, baby! Using the Apostles' Creed as his start...
Jan 05, 2023•48 min
Peter Maurin was the peasant-philosopher who inspired Dorothy Day and co-founded the Catholic Worker Movement. He distilled his vision for a Christian social order into a series of short writings known as Easy Essays. On today's podcast, the boys digest an Easy Essay titled "When Christ is King." Maurin helps us cut through the noise just in time for Christmas so we can say with confidence, hope, and joy, "¡Viva, Cristo Rey!" From all of us at Eden Revisited, Merry Christmas! SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Who...
Dec 22, 2022•36 min
Join this episode of Eden Revisited as Tyler and Austin are guided by Mark Roman Miller on a wild ride through the "metaverse". In the show Mark explains what virtual reality is and how it's embedded in the technological ecosystem of modern life. We attempt to answer how Catholics ought to think about the metaverse and virtual reality in general. Is it all fictional escapism that we should avoid? Does it deny the incarnational reality? Check out Mark's research here. https://scholar.google.com/c...
Dec 08, 2022•52 min
Join this episode of Eden Revisited where Tyler is joined by a long-time friend and fellow Zag, as they discuss how we might re-enchant evangelizing what some call "the youths." In the show Justin shares his rich experience both as a participant and now as a veteran administrator with the program: Young Life. Inspired by a recent post-synodal exhortation (Francis - Christus Vivit , 2019) we attempt to take on some big questions about how to think about transmitting the faith to young people. How...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Mericos Rhodes, founder of Steadfast Provisions, joins us today to introduce the world to pemmican. This lightweight, nonperishable superfood will re-enchant the way you think about nutrition, adventure, farming, our ancestors, and the divine. Made from dried meat and rendered animal fat, pemmican will help you return to how eating was always supposed to be - simple, delicious, and in sync with the rhythms of God's creation. “Set thy heart aright and be steadfast” (Sirach 2:2). SHOW HIGHLIGHTS W...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Does horror have a place in reenchanting the culture? Is it a Christian practice to celebrate Halloween? Nick and Austin share their thoughts, and favorite costumes, as they explore these questions. Listen as they discuss the roots of Halloween in Christian history as a day to remember the holy men and women who lived before us. They also talk gargoyles, scary movies, Nick dressing up as Michael Jordan, and more on this episode of Eden Revisited. Leave us a Review! Take a few seconds and write a...
Oct 27, 2022•35 min
The crew wonders aloud whether they should have 401(k)s. (Full disclosure: They all have one or some variation thereof!) They wrestle with the principle of saving, profiting off of suspect companies, and how to invest in real relationships rather than just a healthy return. Are 401(k)s a legitimate way to make money, or is it some form of (black) magic that's too good to be true? The Edenic armchair philosopher-economists might just be left scratching their heads. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS What is a 401(k...
Oct 13, 2022•52 min
WCC: "Located in the foothills of Wyoming’s spectacular Wind River Range, Wyoming Catholic College—an accredited , four-year, Great Books institution—is built on the ancient Western tradition of the liberal arts and the freedom of the American West. The college offers its students an immersion in the primary sources of the classical tradition, the grandeur of the mountain wilderness, and the spiritual heritage of the Catholic Church." Austin had the special opportunity to sit down with WCC presi...
Sep 28, 2022•36 min
Join Austin and Tyler on the path as they discuss roads. The distinction is not the obvious one. The inspiration for this episode was an essay written by Wendell Berry, Native Hill , where he says our inability to be stewards of the earth stems directly from the structures we have adopted. There is a fundamentally different attitude towards our natural environment when we take a road, versus a path. Join us as we not only critique the culture, but try to imagine what the different way forward co...
Sep 15, 2022•57 min
"Women's health" may be one of the most charged phrases circulating American airwaves today. But what does it really mean, and do our modern conceptions actually uplift the dignity of women? Helping us cut through the noise is Helen Nguyen, CEO of 3W Medical for Women in Seattle. She shares how her organization, a fully accredited medical clinic, gives women unrushed care, education and compassion, and a renewed sense of wonder of their total health. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS The unique patient experience...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Poetry is the hidden language of scripture, art, and our daily experiences. In a world that values doing above reflection, we've lost the ability to understand and appreciate the role of good poetry. What does a world that's full of poetry and wonder actually look like? Joining us today is Sally Read, a Rome-based English poet, and writer. She shares how she went from being a staunch atheist to Catholic in a short span of 9 months. How after her conversion she is now wilding her prose and poetry...
Aug 18, 2022•53 min
Today Daniel Padrnos joins the podcast to share how the First Things Foundation is re-enchanting individuals and the culture. FTF field workers spend two years supporting local projects around the world, giving up their western comforts to transform themselves, listen to the needs of others, and bring beauty into the world. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Why the keipi/supra is it not your average dinner party. The role of the guest in hospitality. How to shed the western aid paradigm and experience true immers...
Aug 04, 2022•59 min
Tune in Nick and Austin as they explore the topic of "home" through the ages. They discuss their experiences of "home," what home symbolizes, and how our understandings of home have changed (and how they haven't!) since Eden. Join for the banter, stay for the armchair experts at their finest. Enjoy! Original idea from Parts of a traditional Catholic church Let's put shovel to soil and journey together to find some concrete ways to build the virtue of humility. Have a question, topic idea, garden...
Jul 21, 2022•48 min
What happens when you invite another ACE grad and perpetual teacher to the show? You get an explicit learning objective or in this case a: LWBAT (Listeners Will Be Able To)! Tyler hosts the show this week with a fellow ACE grad, Eddie Jurkovic, exploring the hopeful visions of what our cities could be. Join us as we try to demonstrate that the way we build our environment has a drastic and direct impact on our ability to live and grow in community and to flourish as human beings. This fun and fa...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Intimidated by Ratzinger? So are Nick and Austin, but they roll up their sleeves to unpack his renowned work, Introduction to Christianity . Is salvation possible? Only through excessive grace, baby! Using the Apostles' Creed as his starting point, Cardinal Ratzinger (aka Pope Benedict XVI) wrote Introduction to Christianity in 1968 to elucidate the foundations of Christianity for modern readers. It's rich with theology and history, but don't let that deter you from picking up this classic. It s...
Jun 23, 2022•48 min
On Tuesday, it's the 86th anniversary of G.K. Chesterton's death (1936). Enjoy this rebroadcast of an early episode on this giant of a man and what he has to say about the common man. RIP, G.K.! --- This week Nick and Austin explore the idea of the “Common Man.” We dive into the work “Heretics” by G.K. Chesterton and analyze his critiques of the literary great, H.G. Wells. Can science fix our sins? What does humility look like in West Africa? What’s wrong with the world? Tune in as we explore th...
Jun 09, 2022•36 min
Around the year A.D 270–271 there was a man who left civilization and moved out to the desert in order to seek a "white" martyrdom. Soon after other men and women followed his steps in the sand in found themselves in small desert cells and communities. This way of life leads to what we know today as monasticism. In this episode, Austin and Austin Berg talk about the symbolism of the desert and some of the wisdom that came from the early period of monasticism. St Anthony, pray for us. Links: Sayi...
May 26, 2022•56 min
Farm to table can seem like a romantic ideal and a fully localized food system too far fetched. For most people, if it is available, local food is often more expensive and far less convenient. However, as we learn more about modern food production, consumers are becoming more convinced that the hidden costs of industrial agriculture far outweigh the short-term benefits such as efficiency and lows prices for most commodities. As Wendell Berry wisely said, "one of the greatest myths of our age is ...
May 12, 2022•43 min
Mainstream media has recently highlighted the Church's role in the tragedy of Native American boarding schools in Canada and the United States. For healing to happen, it's important to revisit the truth and build new relationships. But how? In what form? And why? Joining us today is Brenna Cussen Anglada, a founding member of St. Isidore Catholic Worker Farm and an organizer of healing conversations around the legacy of Native American boarding schools. While none of us are likely personally gui...
Apr 28, 2022•49 min
Carl Olsen joins Eden Revisited to talk with Austin about “media” - what it is, why we need it, … As editor of Catholic World Report, Carl uses examples from his work to demonstrate the ways in which narratives are created and draw us in. Austin and Carl also talk about different types of media, such as graphic design, that extend beyond the traditional news cycle. Check out Carl's work here: Catholic World Report Carl's Blog Carl's Illustrations Leave us a Review! Take a few seconds and write a...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 5 min
On this episode Tyler sits down with D.J. Murphy, from the Church Properties Initiative at Notre Dame, to discuss a little know fact: the Catholic Church is the largest non-state landholder in the world! Join us for this fun and inspiring conversation about ice cream, convents, coffee shops, and the future of the Church. Real estate is a big liability, but it is just as much an incredible opportunity to evangelize and to meet the needs of local communities. With countless stories of how the Chur...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Poetry? Ain't nobody got time for that. Said civilization in dire need of levity, renewal, and a romantic vision. Luke Janicki, rising poet and writer, joins the show to discuss with Nick how taking a fresh look at poetry can re-enchant the culture and our interior lives. Don't know where to get started? Luke offers some practical tips on how to appreciate, read, and write poetry. Even Shel Silverstein and Lord of the Rings is fair game! SHOW HIGHLIGHTS What's the purpose of poetry? How poetry c...
Mar 17, 2022•44 min
In this episode, Austin interviews Will Peterson about his organization, Modern Catholic Pilgrim. Will's own experience as a pilgrim at the Abbey of Gethsemani and in Rome moved him to lead others on a similar journey. He walks us through what it means to go on a pilgrimage and shares some history of the Church as a pilgrim people. Tighten your laces and get your walking stick as we explore all things related to pilgrimages and hospitality. Check out Modern Catholic Pilgrim's website here ....
Mar 03, 2022•49 min
On this episode, Tyler and Austin welcome two social entrepreneurs, Jesse and Kristan Papirio. Athletes, scientists, activists, and sisters, their passion for food and zeal for justice was the jumpstart for their company: Rise Nutrition. Join our conversation to hear how they are using data driven, people-centered nutrition programs to not only fuel high performance athletes, but change lives in rural communities. The impact side of their business, Seeds to Rise, is far beyond the average social...
Feb 17, 2022•50 min
Happy National Catholic Schools Week! Robert Mixa, Education Fellow at Bishop Barron's Word on Fire Institute, joins Nick and Tyler to discuss how to re-enchant Catholic education. Catholic schools are meant to participate directly and in a privileged way in the evangelizing mission of the Church, so how do we avoid becoming just secular institutions with religion tacked on as an after-thought? Mixa offers a compelling vision for how to re-engage students, teachers, and parents with the beauty o...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 3 min
