The Bible: Deuteronomy
An introduction to the fifth book of the Bible.
Aug 23, 2023•22 min
Tower of Ivory
Fr. Frank Furman teaches parishioners in Massachusetts about different matters concerning faith, morals, philosophy, and everything in between.
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The Bible: Numbers
A jaunt through the fourth book of the Bible.
Jul 12, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 4
The Bible: Leviticus
Continuing with our series on the books of the Bible, the third book, Leviticus.
Jun 18, 2023•19 min•Season 5Ep. 3
The Bible: Exodus
Here is a general introduction to the Book of Exodus with tips on how to read what happens within it.
May 24, 2023•18 min•Season 5Ep. 2
The Bible: Genesis
This is a general overview of the first book of the Bible.
May 01, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Rebuilding Catholic Culture
Last time we took a glance at secular culture and Catholic culture. In this talk, we go over how to rebuild Catholic culture by bringing Christ out into the world. Artwork: St. Christopher
Mar 07, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Relics
This episode is all about relics, their biblical origins, and their Incarnational nature. Artwork: relic of the heart of St. John Vianney
Mar 01, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Today's Catholic Culture 2023
A cross section of what a country priest sees as having happened among Catholic Culture in the Northeastern United States. Artwork: Vatican State Flag
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Philosophical Anthropology of Star Wars
Let's examine the tenants behind Jedi, Sith, and force philosophy and see what each gets right and gets wrong.
Jan 18, 2023•53 min•Season 4Ep. 1
2023: The Plan
These are the talks I will be giving next year: January-The Anthropology of Star Wars. February-All About Relics. March-begin introducing each book of the Bible. Artwork: Our Lady of Sorrows
Dec 07, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Dealing With Depression
This episode will take a holistic approach and look at depression from the standpoint of its three different causes: physical, mental, or spiritual. It will give suggestions from a priest about different ways to begin the process of overcoming each.
Dec 07, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 11
The Holy Family
This talk is a basic overview of the Holy Family (Jesus, Mary, and Joseph) and the dynamics at play within it. Next Talk: Dec 6 on "Dealing With Depression"
Nov 16, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Tattoos and Piercings: A Moral Evaluation of Body Modification
I take the reader through some philosophical thought on the human person and how their physical appearance is tied to their identity as being made in the image of God. I then examine what the Bible, the Church, and a patristic father have to say about tattoos and body piercings. Next topic: "The Holy Family" - November 15th at 6pm OLV Sheffield
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 9
Jesus and the News (Including Borders and Immigration)
This is an episode explaining how to approach any news or media consumption from a Catholic perspective. Artwork: "Flight to Egypt" by Jose Moreno. Next talk: Oct 20th 6pm, OLV Sheffield.
Sep 22, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 8
What to Do During Adoration
I go over some basic approaches to prayer and then discuss the eight best ways to pray during Adoration, when the Most Blessed Sacrament is exposed. Next talk: September 22nd at 18:00, Sheffield. Topic: "Jesus and the News"
Aug 26, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 7
How Do Catholics Read the Bible? - Genesis
This episode contains general tips on how to understand the Bible and read it with a critical yet faithful eye. This episode also contains a very general walkthrough of some of the more troublesome passages from the very first book of of the Bible, Genesis. Next month's topic: "What to Do During Adoration" Date: Aug 25th 6pm in OLV church, Sheffield.
Jul 22, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Apologetics: How to Defend and Explain the Faith
This episode gives an overview of the basic ebb and flow of discussion and how to engage with others and talk about our Catholic faith. Some good resources to help you expand your knowledge and grow deeper in your faith: The Catechism of Pope St. Pius X, "Summa Theologica" by St. Thomas Aquinas, the Ignatius Study Bible with commentary, "My Daily Bread" by the Society of the Most Precious Blood. Artwork: a stained glass window of St. John Cardinal Henry Newman.
Jul 01, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 5
God's Rights
This episode explains the rights that Jesus Christ the King of the Universe has over His creation and their societies. We also cover a little bit about Church and state relations, always with the view of eternal salvation in mind. Artwork: detail from "The Last Judgement" triptych by Hans Memling Next Talk: May 26th at 18:30 on "Apologetics: How to Defend and Explain the Faith"
Apr 22, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 4
The Myth of Overpopulation
We go through some of the flawed thinking and presumptions associated with those who think people are a problem. Next Talk April 21st at 6:30pm: The Social Rights of Jesus Christ the King Artwork: "Let the children come to me."
Mar 18, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Suffering + Mortification
A reflection on the mystery that is suffering and how mortification is an act of love. Consolations and sufferings are both gifts from God, but of the two, suffering is a greater gift and accomishes more witin us.
Feb 26, 2022•47 min
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Feb 23, 2022•3 min
An Examination of Conscience
This is a walk through the 10 Commandments in five pairings that you might not be used to seeing them in, as well as the 8 Beatitudes. Artwork: Holy Moses; Next talk March 17 at 18:30 Holy Family, So. Deerfield
Feb 18, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 2
St. John Marie Vianney on the Eucharist
Join me as I take listeners through some of St. John's meditations and homilies on the Eucharist with a few other saints thrown in to help. I also offer questions for reflection to help the listener reflect on how he personally receives Holy Communion. Please excuse the audio overlay at the end. Artwork: altar and tomb of St. John Vianney in Ars, France. Next episode: February 17, 2022 at 6:30pm.
Jan 21, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Topic List 2022: All Topics Set!
I have set topics for next year - a big thank-you to all who gave me their suggestions. NOTE: I started giving the dates of my next talks at the end of episode descriptions (like the one you're reading right now). Jan – St. John Marie Vianney on Receiving the Eucharist; Feb - Examination of Conscience – 5 pairs of Commandments; 8 Beatitudes; Mar - Myth of Overpopulation; Apr - Social Rights of Christ the King; May - Apologetics: How to Defend and Explain the Faith; Jun - Jesus and the News (bord...
Dec 22, 2021•1 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Transgenderism + Transhumanism
This takes the listener through a general overview of transgenderism, the principles behind it, and how it undermines human nature by trying to dissolve biological sex and refashion it according to arbitrary will. Please pardon the interruption at 43 minutes. Artwork: Manuscript of Satan tempting Christ in the desert. Next talk: Holy Family Parish. Jan 20, 2022 at 6:30pm.
Dec 17, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Homosexuality: The Bible and Church Provide an Evaluation
How does the Church view homosexuality? What does the Bible have to say on the subject? These are two of the questions this podcast seeks to answer. Episode Art: Courage International - a Catholic apostolate offering support and guidance to those who wish to live out God's call to holiness with a proper understanding of sexuality. Also available on couragerc.org: EnCourage members work together to understand the experiences of their loved ones, and to respond to them with compassion. They know t...
Nov 19, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Chastity Within Marriage
Warning: This talk is meant for married and engaged couples only. Being married is not a green light to do whatever one pleases with one's spouse. This talk is about the Catholic Church's teaching on the true nature of conjugal chastity. Meaning, structure, and function must all be intact if a marital act is to be morally good - if just one is missing, the act becomes morally evil.
Oct 29, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Catholic Dating: A How-to Guide Based on Purpose
This talk presents a better approach to dating which will help everyone involved to understand both the proper purpose and way to date.
Sep 24, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Interpreting the Quran from a Biblical Perspective
The Quran is meant to be read as a whole and is the primary source for Islam; if it is verbatim from Allah then no verse can be ignored. I take listeners through some passages in the English translation of the Quran and compare and contrast them to the Bible. I also discuss different concepts that exist in each, such as 'peace' which means one thing to the Westerner but to the Muslim means submission to Allah.
Aug 27, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Salvation Outside the Church?... and Aliens?
In the first section, I cover the teaching, "outside the Church there is no salvation" and the different ways to be incorporated into the Church. The second part about aliens uses the teaching from the first to understand the theological significance of extraterrestrial life in a couple different thinking exercises.
Jul 16, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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