Parousia Podcast

64: Donald Nohs - The Shroud of Turin, The Gospels, and Divine Mercy

Raymond De Souza: Sacred Heart Episode 1

Our Lord Jesus Christ asked St Margaret Mary to promote the first Friday devotion for 9 consecutive months. In honour of the first 9 first Fridays we are going to have a monthly podcast with Raymond de Souza going through the 12 promises of the Sacred Heart and also discuss a different Apologetics topic as well. Today is the first Friday (Sydney time) and it happens to be Good Friday and so the last Friday will be in December. Today's theme is Relativism - What is Truth?

62: Fr Robert Spitzer - Suffering

In this Parousia Podcast we welcome back Father Robert Spitzer S.J. from the Magis Center discussing the important topic of 'Why Does a Good God allow suffering?' Father starts the discussion with what levels of pain people can handle and begins with a simply idea of discomfort and then builds up. He talks about Christ's suffering and also the hidden benefits of suffering too. We hope you enjoy this special Lenten Pilgrimage episode.

61: Ruben Quesada - For Greater Glory

Many people of faith today are asking "What is the price of religious liberty?" In the 1920s many Catholics in Mexico answered this crucial question at the cost of their very lives. The new major motion picture, For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada tells the epic tale of Mexico's heroic struggle for religious freedom in a little-known conflict called the Cristero War - but many questions still remain. Our Guest for this show is the author of the companion book to the film of this story...

60: Patrick Novecosky - Saint Pope John-Paul II

Patrick Novecosky shares his faith journey on “Parousia Podcast” with host Charbel Raish. Patrick Novecosky is an award-winning author, journalist, and speaker with a passion for the new Evangelisation and St Pope John Paul II, whom he met five times. He is the founder of Nova Media which can be visited here https://novamedia.us/ . He is the author of 100 ways St John Paull II changed the world. To learn more about him please visit patricknovecosky.com ....

59: Andre Abouharb - Catholic Apparel

In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, we are back in the Voice of Charity Studios! We had our guest live in the studio with myself and co-host Salwa Elias. Our guest this week was Andre Abouharb the founder of Catholic Apparel. Learn how being shot in the leg facing death really woke him up to do more. How the Same-Sex Marriage debate really put him into gear to do something for the Lord. We discuss the birth of Catholic Apparel which is an exciting new clothing line that is 100% Catholic....

58: Steve Ray - Footprints of God: St Paul

In Episode 58 of the Parousia Podcast, we are joined once again by Steve Ray to discuss the eighth movie in his Footprints of God series – Paul - Contending for the Faith. We have been journeying through the movies in the Footprints of God series with Steve and have one more left for this year, so stay tuned! Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/blog/ ​ Parousia is committed to proclaiming the fullness of truth! If you wish to help us in our mission with a donation ple...

57: Marek Rudak - US Soldier Finds the Church

In this weeks Parousia Podcast interview for US Army Soldier Marek Rudak. We discuss his upbringing in Poland then the experience of moving to the United States and then going through a divorce. He had a successful job after the army but was not fulfilled and was soul searching. He found the love of his life and married in the Catholic Church and now helps men be the best version of themselves.

56: Fr Robert Spitzer - Science, The shroud of Turin & the Resurrection of Christ

In this weeks Parousia Podcast we welcome back Fr Robert Spitzer. We discuss the science behind the shroud of Turin. Also what these amazing discoveries tell us about the resurrection.

55: Dr Scott Hahn - It Is Right and Just & Parousia: The Bible and the Mass

In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, we are joined once again by Dr Scott Hahn to discuss his latest book, 'It is right and just' and also his brand new study program called 'Parousia: The Bible and the Mass' which begins this lent. The timing for the book and the program is so providential! Learn more about why Dr Hahn wrote the book and the study at this particular time. Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/blog/ ​ Parousia is committed to proclaiming the fullnes...

54: Steve Ray - Footprints of God: St Peter

Episode 54 In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, we are joined once again by Steve Ray to discuss the seventh movie in his Footprints of God series – Peter Keeper of the Keys We will be journeying through the remaining movies in the Footprints of God series with Steve in the future, so stay tuned! Get your copy of Peter: Keeper of the Keys from the Parousia Media Online Store. https://store.parousiamedia.com/peter... Special offer for Parousia Podcast Listeners: Get 20% off the entire Footpri...

53: Jacob Imam - From Islam to Catholicism through the Classics

Jacob Imam was born to a Muslim father and a Christian Mother. He experienced division about faith matters with his parents and lived a secular lifestyle. It was not until he studied the classics and then reading the book of James as part of his studies that he was touched by Christ in a powerful way. He decided to get baptized and then studied his way into the Catholic Church. He is now the co-founder and director of New Polity which educates people about politics and economics according to Cat...

Parousia Podcast Bonus Episode with Mark and Charbel to Welcome 2021

In this bonus episode Mark and Charbel share some of the highlights of 2020 and also share some of the exciting developments at Parousia for 2021! Learn about some brand new initiatives that are being launched this year!

52: Joelle Maryn - The Fire That Saved Her Life

Episode 52 After a successful career in the world, seeing huge success as the director of a cosmetics business, a model, singer and actress, Joelle Maryn had an encounter with the burning love of Jesus Christ which set her own heart on fire. She now shares the love of Christ by giving her testimony, preaching the Gospel, ministering to those in need and giving courses on the Theology of the Body and the discernment of spirits. Find out more about Joelle Maryn...

51: Jason Evert - Forged

Episode 51 Jason Evert joins Charbel Raish to discuss the new book which he co-authored with Matt Fradd - Forged . Jason Evert has spoken about the virtue of chastity to more than 1M students on 6 continents. He is the author of more than 10 books. Jason has a master’s degree in theology, and an undergraduate degree in theology and counselling, with a minor in philosophy, from Franciscan University of Steubenville. See our full range of products from Jason Evert at store.parousiamedia.com...

50: Steve Ray - The Footprints of God: Jesus

Episode 50 In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, we are joined once again by Steve Ray to discuss the sixth movie in his Footprints of God series - Jesus: The Word Became Flesh . We will be journeying through the remaining movies in the Footprints of God series with Steve in the future, so stay tuned! Get your copy of Jesus: The Word Became Flesh from the Parousia Media Online Store . Special offer for Parousia Podcast Listeners: Get 20% off the entire Footprints of God series when you use co...

49: The Liturgy Guys - Advent

Episode 49 In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel is joined by Jesse Weiler and Dr Denis McNamara from The Liturgy Guys . They discuss the season of Advent in the Church's liturgical calendar, its history and significance in the context of the broader liturgical year. If you enjoyed this episode, check out S5 E10 | ADVENTurous of The Liturgy Guys Podcast Go to parousia.liturgy.online and enter the promo code 'advent' for 50% off the entire range of Liturgical Institute online courses!...

48: Fr Robert Spitzer - Near Death Experiences

Episode 48 In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Fr Spitzer speaks about how the soul can be proven to exist by citing many near-death experiences. To find out more about near-death experiences, and to discover many other ways in which the material sciences do not contradict the Catholic faith, and in fact affirm the Catholic faith, visit crediblecatholic.com...

47: Fr Thomas Sofatzis, FSSP - Sacred Music, Beauty and The Priesthood

Episode 47 In this special episode of the Parousia Podcast, Phillip is joined by Fr Thomas Sofatzis FSSP to discuss the sacred Priesthood of Jesus Christ, ordinations in the midst of Covid, the importance of beauty in the liturgy, Church architecture and sacred music. Fr Sofatzis grew up in Sydney attending his home parish of St Bernadette's in Clemton Park before discovering the Traditional Latin Mass at the Church of the Maternal Heart of Mary in Lewisham and subsequently joining the Priestly ...

46: Kate Frantz - My Catholic Keepsake

Episode 46 In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel is joined by Kate Frantz, founder of Thy Olive Tree , to discuss her new book My Catholic Keepsake . Order your copy of My Catholic Keepsake from the Parousia Media Online Store ....

45: Steve Ray - The Footprints of God: Mary

Episode 45 In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, we are joined once again by Steve Ray to discuss the fifth movie in his Footprints of God series - Mary: The Mother of God . We will be journeying through the remaining movies in the Footprints of God series with Steve in the future, so stay tuned! Get your copy of Mary: The Mother of God from the Parousia Media Online Store . Special offer for Parousia Podcast Listeners: Get 20% off the entire Footprints of God series when you use code PPSRFOG...

44: Fr Andrew Grace - Our Lady and the Thirteenth

Episode 44 In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel is joined by Fr Andrew Grace, Parish Priest of Sacred Heart Parish, Griffith, in the Diocese of Wagga. They discuss Our Lady and how she has worked in his life, especially on the thirteenth day of various months.

43: Fr Vincent Lampert - Exorcism, Halloween and the Demonic

Episode 43 In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel is joined by Fr Vincent Lampert, exorcist of the archdiocese of Indianapolis to discuss his ministry as an exorcist, his thoughts on the culture's corruption and Satan's subsequent opportunism around Halloween and all things demonic. Pre-order your copy of Fr Lampert's book Exorcism: The Battle Against Satan & His Demons from the Parousia Media Online Store ....

42: Sonja Corbitt - Bible Evangelista

Episode 42 In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel is joined by Sonja Corbitt, the Bible Study Evangelista , to discuss her ministry and the Ignite Bible Study which she co-authored with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. See our full range of products from Sonja Corbitt available at store.parousiamedia.com...

41: Steve Ray – The Footprints of God: Elijah & Elisha

Episode 41 In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, we are joined once again by Steve Ray to discuss the fourth movie in his Footprints of God series – Elijah & Elisha: Conscience of the Kingdom . We will be journeying through the remaining movies in the Footprints of God series with Steve in the future, so stay tuned! Get your copy of Elijah & Elisha: Conscience of the Kingdom from the Parousia Media Online Store . Special offer for Parousia Podcast Listeners: Get 20% off the entire Foo...

40: George Cardinal Pell - The Man Behind the Headlines

Episode 40 In this very special episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel is joined by His Eminence, George Cardinal Pell AC, former prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy at the Vatican. This episode is devoted to getting to know Cardinal Pell, the man behind the headlines. Charbel asks His Eminence about his upbringing, his call to the priestly vocation, his early years as a priest, then his time as Archbishop of Melbourne and Sydney, his work as a Cardinal and his trial, imprisonment and u...

39: Dr Scott Hahn & Dr Edward Sri - Rosary Pilgrimage Finale

Episode 39 Today's special episode is the grand finale of the Spiritual Rosary Pilgrimage . Charbel is joined by both Dr Scott Hahn and Dr Edward Sri to discuss the rosary, Our Lady, to wrap up the pilgrimage and to give everyone some encouragement on where to go from here.

38: Christopher Check - The Secret Weapon at Lepanto

Episode 38 The battle of Lepanto in 1571 was a pivotal defence of Christendom in Europe from the invading Islamic Turks. Chris Check joins Charbel to explain the glorious victory of the battle of Lepanto, and the Catholic Church's secret weapon. Chris Check is the President of Catholic Answers . See our full range of products from Chris Check available at store.parousiamedia.com...

37: Alessandro DiSanto - Hallow: The Origins

Episode 37 Charbel is joined by Alessandro DiSanto, Head of Growth and Co-Founder at Hallow to discuss their Catholic Prayer and Meditation app. Alessandro walks us through his own personal journey toward deciding to create an app to help Catholics pray, and walks us through some of the features available in the Hallow app. Hallow is available for free with new content updated daily. However, free content comprises only 30-40% of what Hallow has on offer. Sign up to the premium version of Hallow...

36: Fr Robert Spitzer - The Rosary and Our Lady

Episode 36 In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Fr Spitzer explains some of the miraculous events related to apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He then goes on to give us some tips on how to pray the rosary, digging into the treasury of spiritual wealth found in the Ignatian tradition. Fr. Spitzer is a Catholic Priest in the Jesuit order (Society of Jesus) and is currently the President of the Magis Center and the Spitzer Center . See our full range of products from Fr Spitzer available...