ADW Theology on Tap

Earlier this year, the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed our everyday lives in a way we never could have anticipated. Join us tonight for an honest conversation about mental health during COVID-19 as our panelists discuss questions such as: Why are our current mental health challenges unique to this moment in history? How are our spiritual and emotional lives connected? How do I know whether I need to see a spiritual director, a therapist, or both?  How do I find a therapist? How do we balance the positive and negative consequences of social media, especially in regards to our mental health? How can we take care of ourselves in this next “phase” of the pandemic?    Panelists: Colleen Campbell is the Coordinator of Formation Programs at the Catholic Apostolate Center in Washington, DC, and a PhD candidate in Catechetics and Religious Education at the Catholic University of America. She is co-author of The Art of Accompaniment: Theological, Spiritual, and Practical Elements of Building a More Relational Church. Fr. Nick Rokitka, is a member of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual. Fr. Nick completed his theology at the Catholic University of America in the spring of 2016 and was ordained a priest later that summer. Fr. Nick is currently the assistant director of formation at the house of formation for his order in Silver Spring, MD.  Dr. Helena Orellana is a licensed clinical psychologist, Director of the IPS Center for Psychological Sciences, and an Adjunct Professor for the Psy.D. program. Her professional interests include the psychological and spiritual impact of trauma, psychodynamic and interpersonal theories, the supervision and training of graduate students, and the integration of a Catholic vision of the person with psychology.

The killing of George Floyd sparked a renewed racial justice reckoning in our nation. The national response to police violence against Black Americans has affected our country and communities in a way previously unseen in a generation. These recent events have led our communities to examine more closely the impact that injustice and racism have on an individual, structural, and institutional level. As a result, more young Catholics have begun to engage in difficult conversations about the history and present reality of racism in the U.S. Catholic Church. This virtual Theology on Tap brought together a panel of young Black Catholic leaders to engage challenging questions about the spiritual and practical actions needed to work towards a culture of anti-racism, which values the equal dignity of every human life. The panel discussed the history of racism within the U.S. Catholic Church, how racial injustice exists in our communities today, the role of white privilege, and practical ways that Church leaders and young Catholics can work towards a more anti-racist and racially just Church. Four Black Catholic leaders explored questions such as: How has our nation’s history of racism influenced our understanding and structures of racism in the Catholic Church? How is racial injustice present in the Church today? How does white privilege play a role in propagating complacency with racism in our Church communities? What are practical steps that Catholics in leadership and in the pews can take towards a culture of anti-racism in our parishes and communities? In what ways can young Catholics actively work towards anti-racism and be true advocates for racial justice?   Panelists Ogechi Akalegbere is a Nigerian-American who is the host, executive editor, and content creator for the podcast Tell Me, If You Can. She also works as the Christian service coordinator at Connelly School of the Holy Child. Fr. Robert Boxie is the chaplain at Howard University and the priest-in-residence at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington, DC. He had been the parochial vicar at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Largo, Maryland, since July 2017. Gerald Smith, Jr. is the principal at St. Thomas More Catholic Academy in Washington, DC, where he previously taught 4th-8th grade science. He formerly taught at Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville, Maryland. Shannen Dee Williams is the Albert Lepage Assistant Professor of History at Villanova University. She is the author of a forthcoming book with the working title Subversive Habits: Black Catholic Nuns in the Long African American Freedom Struggle.

Fr. Bob shares  practical advice on our how take time for prayer in the busyness of our daily lives.

Our panel shares their real life tips and experience on love, dating and marriage

Fr. Vincent DeRosa shows us the importance of looking up and outside of our selves towards beauty and truth in this Theology on Tap #tbt

Fr. Robert Boxie III shares with us his 25 year long journey, from being a lawyer to entering seminary in this Theology on Tap #tbt.

In this Theology on Tap #tbt, we are reminded of what it means to be prophets, kings and priests through our baptism and how we can serve others.

In this Theology on Tap #tbt, Bishop Frank Caggiano, Jonathan Lewis, Christopher White and Sarah Yaklic share with us their experience of the Youth Synod, what was it like working along side the Pope, encountering the universal Church, and more.

In this Theology on Tap #tbt Thanksgiving edition, Elise Italiano offers five quick tips on how to communicate with family around the thanksgiving dinner table. Happy Thanksgiving!

Sister Emily Beata Marsh is originally from the Buffalo, NY area. She entered the Daughters of St. Paul in 2007, professed vows in 2012, and has been stationed all over the country—including St. Louis, Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Rome (Italy), and now Alexandria, Virginia—carrying out the Daughters’ mission of evangelization through the media. She has a degree in Theology from The Catholic University of America, and currently serves as the national vocation director of the Daughters of St. Paul.

 Listen as Fr. Dan Leary (St. Andrew Apostle Parish) and Jessie Tappel (Counselor at Alpha/Omega Clinic) share about the need for healing in our loves from both a spiritual and psychological perspective.

Matthew Regan and Fr. Don Perry, discuss the connections between fasting in both Buddhism and Catholicism, and the importance of fasting in everyday life in this Theology on Tap #tbt

Michael Owens shares with us his conversion story, and how he went from despair to hope in his search for Truth in this Theology on Tap #tbt

In this Theology on Tap #tbt, Ryan Bomberger tells us his experience with adoption and abortion, his work with Radiance Foundation, and the importance of understanding the injustice of abortion.

175+ young adults met up at the monthly DC Theology on Tap for a talk by Fr. Gregory Pine O.P.!

Father Christian Huebner joins us for our September Theology on Tap and speaks on the topic - States of Life. 

In this Theology on Tap #tbt, Catherine Szeltner explains the importance of social communication and our responsibility to be the face of Catholicism wherever we go. She also offers pointers on how to be a better influencer with regards to our faith.

Join us on this Theology on Tap as Mike Tenney talks to us about truth, whether or not the truth depends on each individual person or if there is a universal Truth.

Is it possible to be a faithful Catholic and political? Fr. Kevin Fields shows us the importance of sharing our faith in every aspect of our lives, including politics, and how to be faithful Catholic citizens in this Theology on Tap #tbt

Listen to this episode of DC Theology on Tap as we hear live Q&A from Archbishop Wilton D Gregory. Archbishop Gregory joins us with his thoughts on young adults in the Church, prayer, current issues facing us a Church and how we can remain engaged members of our local communities.

Kim Daniels shares how to start, and maintain, a conversation about religion through the way we live out our faith in our daily lives in this Theology on Tap #tbt

How can we find peace among the chaos that surrounds us? Jim McNulty shares his experience with trauma and how to find peace during and after experiences that overwhelm us.

Test your Catholic knowledge with DCCatholic's Trivia Night hosted by Fr. Patrick Mullan.

With wedding season in full swing, Jay and Krisanne Murphy share with us the sacramental and practical aspects of preparing for marriage, as well as tools for living out this preparation on this Theology on Tap #tbt.

In today's Theology on Tap #tbt, Glenn Davis explores the topic of liberty and the figure of Abraham Lincoln, inspired in Pope Francis' address to Congress in 2015.

Have you ever heard someone say "I'm spiritual, but not religious"? In this Theology on Tap #tbt, Dr. Susan Timoney explains what it means to be spiritual and religious, if there is a difference between spirituality and religiousity, and the importance of understanding this.

Welcome to this month's 270Catholic Theology on Tap! We have a special one this month; 270Catholic's very own Fr. Choi, Fr. Berard, and Fr. Fields share with us their vocation stories. 

Charlie begins with a hopeful starting point in the midst of a crumbling US political culture: two of every three Americans constitute an “exhausted majority” who reject right/left polarization and are open to alternative viewpoints. Especially at this time of realignment, Charlie argues that we have been given a unique moment to put aside the frothy, angsty political debates and think harder about our deepest values.   

Eddie Lazzari talks with 270Catholic during their monthly Theology on Tap at Saints Rowing Brewing in Rockville, MD. The question presented by Eddie in his talk was - "Would Thomas Aquinas Baptize an Alien?

There is a saint for every petition under the sun. But when we think of saints to we think beyond their instrumentality through “pious devotions” and “novenas”?  Have we befriended a saint lately?  Jennifer Ristine will share her story of how she befriended Mary Magdalene, or better said, how Mary Magdalene befriended her.  She will also share about the recently excavated site of Ancient Magdala in the Holy Land, uncovered in 2009, and the insights we gain about Mary Magdalene.   About the Speaker:  Jennifer Ristine is the author of Mary Magdalene: Insights from Ancient Magdala.  She served as the Director of the Magdalena Institute and Visitors’ Center Coordinator in Magdala, the ancient hometown of Mary Magdalene, a first century Jewish site and Christian pilgrim center, from August 2014 to July 2018 (www.magdala.org).  She has obtained degrees in Special Education from Western Illinois University, Pastoral and Religious studies from Regina Apostolorum in Rome, and her Masters in Theology from Catholic Distance University in Virginia.  In 1997 she consecrated her life to God in the Regnum Christi Movement, a Society of Apostolic Life in the Catholic Church.  Since then, she has dedicated her life to the spiritual, cultural and faith formation of those she serves, whether through spiritual direction, retreats, conferences and teaching.  She is currently stationed in the DC area and serving nationally through conferences, retreats and as a contributor for the Regnum Christi Spirituality Center.   Follow 270Catholic on Facebook and Instagram @270Catholic. You can also sign up for the 270Catholic Newsletter and join the community by going to www.270Catholic.org

Mike and Annie McHugh are a local couple who share their experience of dating and marriage and how centering their relationship on Christ has helped them flourish as a family You can find more about their ministry at www.mikeandannietalk.com

The Archdiocese of Washington is excited to launch this podcast of Theology on Tap talks from across the Archdiocese. Subscribe now for new talks each week!