Age Quod Agis

Join Fr. Stephen as he makes a spiritual journey through this season of Lent. 

A few thoughts from Fr. Stephen in the truck as he returns home from his Idaho hunt trip. 

An episode from the highway as I begin some vacation. The audio is not as good because of road noise and the fact that I am recording it through my phone. Just a few thoughts about getting stuff done and being present at the present moment.  Enjoy

Join Fr. Stephen as he talks about recent hunting trips and the importance of finishing things in life and moving on.

Join Father Stephen for some theological reflections on life that he was inspired to share while making his first knives.  

A quick recap of the last month of the school year.  Such a blessing it has been to be at St. Theresa School in Little Rock, Arkansas!

Just a few thoughts on this Mother's Day.

In this episode, Father Stephen gives an update of some new adventures, including the benefits of ice baths and making electronic music 

How do you make make sense of the madness of life?  It's a crazy world out there and our lives are so chaotic, but isn't it truly amazing?

New Year's resolutions and a brief update. 

Why priests wear black, putting out fires and moaning and groaning.  

A few thoughts on what I've learned from shooting bows and arrows. 

Fr. Stanley Rother is my best friend.  Listen to this episode to hear a little about him. 

An episode that went a different direction once I started.  Gentleness. 

A simple update on my parish transition. 

Life is a race, but it is not won by the fastest person.  It's won by the most intentional person. 

This episode, I share about a recent project that I did with Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire.  A documentary entitled “The Making of a Catholic Priest.”  You can check it out at the Word on Fire Institute YouTube page.   

In this episode, I talk a little bit about the death of my father and my sister and how that has changed my life. Hopefully it encourages you to consider the bigger picture.  There's always more to the story.

First time back in a number of weeks.  Just show up.  

What are you willing to die for?   What flag will you stand for?  Which God will you kneel to?   In this episode, I share some thoughts about war and what I'm willing to die for.  I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did when I recorded it. 

Are you really free?  A few thoughts on freedom and a slave who became a saint. 

If you want to be different, don't be indifferent.  Some thoughts on how to be amazing.  

A few thoughts on the beauty of celebrating your birthday with others and importance of good friendships. 

Here's a fun talk where I share about my experiences from the Good News Conference that I spoke at last weekend. I was invited to speak with the greatest Catholic speakers of the English language. How could I, a redneck from Arkansas, fit into the lineup?  God has great plans for all of us.  Trust His plan for you!

After a long break, Fr. Stephen comes back with some thoughts about the bigger picture of life. How can you broaden your perspective of life and other people?  There's so much more to the story than the cover of a book.  Blind Bartimaeus from Mark 10:46-52 gives a lesson in how to see more!

I went to a big ass book store with my mom… and LOVED it!!  A reflection on St. Paul and judging books by their covers… or people by their initial attitudes. Jesus gives us an example on how to do it. 

Moses led the people through the Red Sea.  The Lord will lead you through your seas. 

What would you do if you were skinned alive?

A few thought on what St. Lawrence can teach us about facing out haters. 

Why do we fall prey to the enemy of comparison?   Why does everything have to be a competition?   This episode has a few random thoughts on that very subject. 

I had a quasi breakdown last weekend in Mass and began crying.  I've never done that in Mass.  I experienced an overwhelming awareness of the Lord's love for me.  Here are a few thoughts on it!

A few quick thoughts on Exodus 2 and what God is inviting you to put in the basket.  Also, a few thoughts on vacation bible school that lasts from noon until 6pm!

The stress of life can actually make you stronger and healthier, but only if you take time to recover. 

Spent the afternoon working in the rectory, pulling up carpet and preparing to put in a new floor. Listened to a lot of Chris Stapleton and thought I'd share a few thoughts on my favorite songs by him. 

Some thoughts on recent interactions with brother priests, reflections of the storms of life and a challenge for fathers and men of society.  

I am on my yearly priest retreat and just wanted to share a few candid thoughts on the fraternity among my brother priest. I'm humbled and filled with joy and gratitude for them. They all have generous, shepherd-hearts and inspire me to be more like Christ.  Also, a few thoughts on how amazing our youth were last week at the county fair and why I believe they truly did a stellar job. 

Thoughts on the Holy Trinity and 5 years of priesthood. 

The door fell off of my refrigerator. It made me very mad. Also, a few thoughts about priestly celibacy and the joy in it!

Random thoughts on conversions and how our own spiritual conversions often shape how we preach the Gospel.

Working out today, I thought about the schoolhouse of labor and the education attained through sweat and perseverance.  As a culture, we've become soft.  We've forgotten how to suffer and work.  Don't be afraid to work. Don't be afraid to sweat.  Choose pain.  Comfort is a slow death. 

Making myself very vulnerable here, talking about a life-changing event.   Never assume you know everything about another person.  There's so much to their story.  So much more that you aren't aware of. 

In this episode, I talk about three of my good buddies and how they make fun of me for using an easy bake oven.  It's ok.  I've embraced it. They respect me more for that reason. 

An explanation of the name of this podcast, Age Quod Agis And how it's intimately connected to the practice of Memento Mori. 

Here we go.  After two years of procrastination, self-doubt and a busy schedule, I'm launching the Age Quod Agis podcast.  Subscribe and share and tag along for the ride.  Check out my Instagram page @fatherstephenjgadberry for more info and content.