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Helluva Catholic Podcast

Helluva Catholic Podcastwww.gtcatholic.org
The Helluva Catholic Podcast is a project of the Georgia Tech Catholic Center. The chaplain and a rotating cast of friends, missionaries, and students discuss various topics, seeking to engage the Georgia Tech community and others. For homilies and extra content visit gtcc.co/soundcloud.
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Episodes

How To Have A Good Confession (Podcast Episode 114)

Father Joshua Allen, Alex Carroll, and Kyle Simonis discuss how to have a good confession and set the record straight on some common fears about confession, just in time for the summer break.

May 06, 201635 min

Pamplona Alta, Mission Trips, & Suffering (Podcast Episode 112)

Father Joshua Allen, Father Michael Silloway, Steven Shlapak, and Alex Carroll, in the middle of their Spring Break Mission Trip in Pamplona Alta, Peru, talk about the reals reasons behind mission trips, and what the Church teaches on suffering. For questions, comments, or suggestions, please e-mail us at podcast@gtcatholic.org!

Apr 15, 201637 min

Where Does Mary Fit In To Our Salvation (Podcast Episode 111)

Father Joshua Allen, Alex Carroll, and Davis Aasen discuss Mary and her role in our salvation, along with many ways the podcast's title itself is not necessarily asking the right question. For questions, comments, or suggestions, please e-mail us at podcast@gtcatholic.org!

Mar 31, 201631 min

Death (Podcast Episode 110)

Father Joshua Allen, Alex Carroll and Steven Shlapak discuss death and the Catholic Church's understanding of it through Scripture and some of the Church Fathers. Part 1 in a 4 part series. For questions, comments, or suggestions, please e-mail us at podcast@gtcatholic.org!

Mar 03, 201643 min

Dr. Raviele Talk: Contraception

Dr. Kathleen Raviele gives a talk to the Georgia Tech Catholic Center about contraception from a medical standpoint, what it does to the body, and what it can do to the marriage. Note: Due to an unfortunate lower quality recording, the questions in the subsequent Q&A were not picked up by the recorder and were edited out in post-production. The answers to these questions are still included.

Feb 26, 20161 hr 13 min

How to Have a Good Lent (Podcast Episode 109)

Father Joshua Allen, Alex Carroll, and the new Pastoral Lackey 2.0 meet up to talk about their best/worst Lents, and how this Lent can be one that leads you closer to Christ. For questions, comments, or suggestions, please e-mail us at podcast@gtcatholic.org! In Christ, George P. Burdell

Feb 10, 201636 min

Evangelization On Campus (Podcast Episode 108)

Father Josh, Alex Carrol, and the newest edition to the Focus team unite their questionable social skills and jocularity to discuss on campus evangelization. For questions, comments, or suggestions, please e-mail us at podcast@gtcatholic.org! In Christ, George P. Burdell

Nov 23, 201532 min

Modesty (Podcast Episode 107)

Your favorite priest, your not so favorite missionary, and the most interesting CS major in the world combine their powers in a discussion of modesty. For questions, comments, or suggestions, please e-mail us at podcast@gtcatholic.org! In Christ, George P. Burdell

Nov 06, 201532 min

The Story Of Jephthah (Podcast Episode 106)

The usual suspects of the Helluva Catholic Podcast (minus TJ) bring in a special guest and discuss the story of Jephthah from the book of Judges. For questions, comments, or suggestions, please e-mail us at podcast@gtcatholic.org! In Christ, George P. Burdell (yes I'm Catholic)

Oct 28, 201534 min

Those Who Have Not Heard the Gospel (Podcast Episode 105)

The chaplain, the former lackey, and the missionary begin discussing the prospects of salvation for those who do not know the Gospel of Jesus Christ or His Church and end up talking about all sorts of related questions. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please e-mail us at podcast@gtcatholic.org!

Oct 10, 201525 min

Thy Kingdom Come (Podcast Episode 104)

Fr. Josh, the former lackey, and the missionary discuss the phrase "thy kingdom come" from the Our Father. There is more to it than you might think! If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please send us an e-mail at podcast@gtcatholic.org!

Sep 19, 201523 min

Fraternities (Podcast Episode 103)

Fr. Josh, the lackey, and a missionary discuss whether or not fraternities are a good thing. (Recorded April 16, 2015) If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please send us an e-mail at podcast@gtcatholic.org!

Sep 09, 201530 min

Gossip (Podcast Episode 102)

Fr. Josh, the former lackey, and a student guest discuss the issue of gossip. This topic was suggested to us by a listener via e-mail. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please e-mail us at podcast@gtcatholic.org!

Sep 02, 201531 min

Abraham & Isaac (Podcast Episode 101)

Fr. Josh, the former lackey, and a student guest discuss the well known but difficult to understand story of Abraham and his son, Isaac, as they venture to the top of a mountain under God's command. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please e-mail us at podcast@gtcatholic.org!

Aug 26, 201524 min

Underage Drinking (Podcast Episode 100)

Fr. Josh, the former lackey, and a missionary kick off a new school year of podcasting by discussing the question of whether or not underage drinking is a sin. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please e-mail us at podcast@gtcatholic.org!

Aug 19, 201530 min

Boycotting Immoral Companies? (Podcast Episode 014)

Fr. Josh, the former lackey, a guest student discuss the possibility of boycotting companies based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and His Church. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, send them our way at podcast@gtcatholic.org!

Aug 16, 201532 min

Sin Part 4- Habitual Sin (Podcast Episode 13)

Fr. Josh, the lackey, and a seminarian discuss the issue of habitual sin. If you have questions, suggestions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at podcast@gtcatholic.org!

Aug 04, 201533 min

Sin Part 3 - Freedom (Podcast Episode 012)

Fr. Josh, the lackey, and a seminarian guest discuss the concept of human freedom as it pertains to sin and the Christian life. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please e-mail us at podcast@gtcatholic.org!

Jul 15, 201530 min

Sin Part 2 - Mortal & Venial Sin (Podcast Episode 011)

Fr. Josh, the lackey, and the football player continue the discussion on sin by delving into the topic of mortal and venial sin. What's the difference? Why does it matter? And more. Please send us questions, comments, and suggestions at podcast@gtcatholic.org.

Jun 14, 201534 min

Sin Part 1 - Moral Acts (Podcast Episode 010)

Fr. Josh, the lackey, and a new guest begin a series on sin by exploring what constitutes a moral act and how do you judge or evaluate the morality of such an act. Please send your questions, comments, and suggestions to podcast@gtcatholic.org.

Jun 14, 201533 min

Mission Trips (Podcast Episode 009)

The chaplain, the missionary, and the lackey discuss the merits of your typical international church mission trip. If you want to chime in or give a suggest, contact us at podcast@gtcatholic.org!

May 13, 201526 min

The Homeless (Podcast Episode 008)

Fr. Josh, the lackey, and a guest explore our relationship with the homeless and share some stories related to the topic. If you have a question, if you want to suggest a topic, or if you just want to say hi, send us an e-mail at podcast@gtcatholic.org!

May 05, 201524 min

Summer & Transitions (Podcast Episode 007)

Fr. Josh, the lackey, and the missionary discuss the possible pitfalls of big life transitions such as summer for a college student and how to avoid those pitfalls and continue growing in your spiritual life. Send questions, comments, suggestions, etc. to podcast@gtcatholic.org.

Apr 28, 201523 min

Special Edition: Vocations Q&A (Podcast Episode 006)

Fr. Josh Allen (GTCC Chaplain) and Fr. Michael Silloway (St Pius X High School Chaplain) field questions from young men related to the priesthood, vocations, and discernment. This is a special edition episode of the GTCC Helluva Catholic Podcast recorded at a men's discernment event at the Catholic Center on Wednesday, March 25th, the Solemnity of the Annunciation. Please send questions, comments, suggestions, etc. to podcast@gtcatholic.org.

Apr 20, 201550 min

Good Friday (Episode 005)

Fr. Josh, T.J. Capaldi, and Elizabath Buergler discuss some of the liturgical happenings and deeper meanings of Good Friday. There is so much to talk about and only so much time for the podcast. Enjoy! E-mail questions, suggestions, encouragement, or anything else to podcast@gtcatholic.org. We would love to hear from you!

Apr 06, 201526 min

Holy Thursday (Podcast Episode 004)

Fr. Josh, T.J., and Jenny Sample discuss various aspects of Holy Thursday, the first day after Lent, but not yet Easter, the beginning of the Paschal Triduum, the commemoration of the Last Supper... Big thanks to Jenny for being our first female guest! E-mail us at podcast@gtcatholic.org with any questions, comments, suggestions, etc.

Mar 09, 201526 min

Abstaining from Meat on Fridays during Lent (Podcast Episode 003)

Fr. Josh Allen, T.J. Capaldi, and Vincent Ceyssens discuss why Catholics abstain from eating meat on Fridays during the season of Lent. Insights and hilarity ensue, but will the question actually be answered? You'll have to listen to find out.

Mar 03, 201526 min

Temptations of Jesus (Podcast Episode 002)

We are back with a new name! The second episode of the Helluva Catholic Podcast explores some of the interesting questions related to the temptations of Jesus in the desert. Fr. Josh Allen is the chaplain at the Georgia Tech Catholic Center in Atlanta, GA. T.J. Capaldi serves as Pastoral Lackey at the Catholic Center. Alex Carroll is a FOCUS missionary at Georgia Tech. Send us feedback, comments, or suggestions at podcast@gtcatholic.org Can you hear when the whistle blows?

Feb 23, 201527 min

Ash Wednesday (Podcast Episode B01)

First ever GTCC Podcast beta test episode. Fr. Josh Allen, T.J. Capaldi, and Alex Carroll discuss Ash Wednesday. You can send us e-mails at podcast@gtcatholic.org Recorded 2/16/2015 Special thanks to Alex Carroll for the theme music and Michael Russell for providing the recording equipment.

Feb 16, 201523 min
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