Bellator Colloquium

On our season 1 finale, we are joined once again by Deacon Matt Glover. We discuss a variety of topics, including: Proposition 207 Peace in the Middle East RNC / DNC Catholic Speakers Jim Gaffigan meltdown on Twitter Fatima (the movie) and more! Join us!

We're joined by Emily Pridgen, a very recent convert to Catholicism, and discuss a bunch of things she might not already know about Catholic culture! We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! Visit BellatorSociety.com for all of our content. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! Visit BellatorSociety.com for all of our content. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

Our guest this week is Carlos Germosen, a seminarian of the Archdiocese of New York. Carlos shares the story of how he came to discern God's call for him to become a priest. You can follow Carlos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/seminariancag We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! Visit BellatorSociety.com for all of our content. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

We had to make sure you heard this! We were blessed to be joined by Michelle Schachle on our livestream on 7/29/2020. Michelle is the mother of Michael Schachle, a baby who was miraculously cured in utero through the intercession of Fr. Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus. This miracle was recently confirmed by Pope Francis, and as a result, Fr. McGivney will be beatified (made "Blessed") later this year. Learn more about Michael's story here: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/let-michael-be-the-miracle---the-baby-healed-through-fr-mcgivneys-prayers-10629 This is an amazing story. DON'T MISS IT!!! We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! Visit BellatorSociety.com for all of our content. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

Modern birth control often receives top billing among the most liberating developments in the lives of women. It is said that contraception was supposed to make women more free. But does it? On this week's episode, we go in-depth on women's fertility issues and the various methods of natural family planning. We're joined by the super-knowledgeable Forest Barnette for a discussion that will be a great resource for those looking for better answers on this topic. We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! Visit BellatorSociety.com for all of our content. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

This week, we're honored to hear a personal account of having grown up Black & Catholic in the South in the late 20th century. Daisy Broughton Murry has lived through quite a lot, and we're honored to have her join us and talk about her experiences and the wisdom she's gained from them. This is one you don't want to miss! We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! Visit BellatorSociety.com for all of our content. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

We continue our discussion with Samantha Denefe from this week's livestream as we focus on Discipleship & Charisms. Samantha's links: Your I.D. with Sam Denefe Podcast - website / Facebook / YouTube Samantha's Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/sdenefe We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! Visit BellatorSociety.com for all of our content. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

We continue our discussion with Jansen Bagwell from this week's livestream as we focus on Discipleship Deliverance and his Whole Catholic methodology of spiritual healing and growth. Jansen's Website: WholeCatholic.com We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! Visit BellatorSociety.com for all of our content. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

Greetings from the beach! Fran & Tracy discuss freedom, the founding fathers, Saints, sacraments, technology, and a little Braveheart. We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

We continue our discussion with Natalie Alfaro Frazier. We discuss Natalie's experience as a mother to a child with Icthyosis, a rare skin condition, and the light shed on her experience by her Catholic faith. Learn more about Icthyosis via Natalie's blog: https://coyotesandsaints.com/2020/05/13/ichthyosis-awareness-month-why-we-chose-genetic-testing/ We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

Lots of topics to discuss on our latest Catholic click episode! Supereme Court Ruling on Title 7 Rachel and David Hollis are getting a divorce A new saint is rising Corpus Christi Jim Bakker's latest trick JK Rowling shoutout and more! We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

We are joined by Courtney Barnes, a writer and teacher living in Nashville, TN, for a discussion of Catholicism and Race. Courtney's blog: https://blackcatholicprose.com Courtney's book and saint recommendations: https://pbarnes62.wixsite.com/blackcatholicprose/resources We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

We are joined by Courtney Barnes to pray the rosary for an end to racism. You can get your copy of the reflections here.

We are joined by Fr. John Sims Baker of the Diocese of Nashville for a discussion of St. Josemaría Escrivá and Opus Dei. We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

Judy Keane is the author of Single and Catholic – Finding Meaning in Your State of Life (2016 Sophia Press). She is a member of the Catholic Speakers Organization and also a regular contributor at Catholic Exchange where she writes on numerous topics ranging from the saints to single life. She is also an experienced communications professional, most recently having worked as the spokesperson and director of public affairs and media relations for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, DC. Internationally, Judy was involved in several foreign aid missions during the Bosnian War, working there for two years as a high school English teacher and in refugee camps and spent several months living in Medjugorje, an internationally known Marian apparition site. She holds an MBA in International Business and a BA in English and Humanities. She has served on several Catholic boards and is a lifelong Catholic who is single. Judy’s book is available at Sophiainstitute.com as well as on Amazon. We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

We are joined by Dr. Tommy Humphries, a professor at St. Leo University, to discuss Theology of the Body, and the key debates over human dignity and sexuality going on in our society today. https://saintleo.academia.edu/ThomasHumphries We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

Today we are joined by Tommy Killackey, a recent college graduate, to discuss dating as a Catholic. We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

We are joined by Fr. Joseph de Orbegozo and Fr. Stephen Gadberry, both Catholic priests of the Diocese of Little Rock in Arkansas. They are collaborating on a project to promote Catholic podcasts and have hearts for evangelizing the culture. Fr. Joseph is associate pastor at St. Mary and Immaculate Heart of Mary and teaches philosophy to the seminarians at the House of Formation. Fr. Stephen is pastor at St. Mary and St. Cecilia and is a fitness aficionado and former competitor on American Ninja Warrior. We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

This week we are joined once again by special guest co-host Kristi Bentley to discuss more of the story of the Bellator Society, this time from Fran's perspective! We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com. Also, don't forget to visit our Bellator Society Shop for some great gift ideas for the month of May (including Mother's Day, Graduations, Nurse's Day, and more)! Get the "10 Tips for Christlike Friendships PDF" by visiting BellatorSociety.com.

This week we are joined by special guest co-host Kristi Bentley to discuss more of the story of the Bellator Society, this time from Tracy's perspective! We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

This week we discuss the story (so far) of Bellator Society, and discuss all the things we've learned along the way. We also discuss our new direction! We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Michael Ferri, a Catholic psychiatrist and addictions specialist. Topics discussed include: How addictions work How to treat addictions Overcoming addictions Dr. Matt Jaeger also sits in as the guest host for this week's episode! We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

This week, we bring you the Stations of the Cross by our friend Jason Pohlmeier. We hope these beautiful meditations help you on your journey through Holy Week! We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

We are joined by Fr Leo Patalinghug of PlatingGrace.com to discuss a wide arrange of topics, including: Why Does Catholic Media Suck? "Not everyone should Podcast"??? His recent interview with Fr. James Martin Dealing with Disagreements in a Productive Way Fr Leo's links: PlatingGrace.com https://twitter.com/FatherLeoFeeds https://www.facebook.com/FatherLeoFeeds https://www.instagram.com/fatherleofeeds/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkIqpfuN6W8zdh7keAKYDQ We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

We are joined by Deacon Matt Glover to talk all about St. Joseph, whose feast day was 3/19. Of course, we also manage to involve the Coronavirus crisis, and how to handle it like a Catholic. Join us! We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

Matt Jaeger and John Eddy guest host this episode of Bellator! The main focus is on their experience of Exodus90. We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

On this week's episode, Fran and Tracy discuss Socialism, the Coronavirus, the Nashville tornado, and much much more! We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

On today's episode, we discuss dating & relationships with Katherine Cimorelli (of the band Cimorelli)! To learn more about Katherine and the band Cimorelli, visit https://www.cimorellimusic.com/ We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

On today's episode, we are discussing the love languages of children with guest Regina Donohue. Regina is a wife and mother to five children who continually show her just how much God loves us. She is a former teacher and earned a masters in Clinical Psychology. She enjoys writing, running, and spending a great deal on shoes. We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

On today's episode, we are joined by Kaitlyn Facista of Tea with Tolkien for a discussion of love stories in literature! Tea with Tolkien Podcast: https://www.teawithtolkien.com/ Kaitlyn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeawithTolkien We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

Today we talk to one of our Bellator contributors, Kristi Bentley, about marriage preparation. What IS marriage preparation in the Church? What kind of resources are there to help couples prepare for marriage? When should people start preparing for marriage? What if we didn’t get good marriage preparation when we were engaged? Why does it even matter? We talk about all these questions and SO much more. Kristi is a gem and a treasure trove of insight on this topic. Nashville’s Three to Get Married Retreat https://www.stmarysdowntown.org/three-to-get-married-retreat Marriage enrichment program for those in marriage, considering marriage, or interested in marriage https://canavox.com Complete My Joy, Apostolic Exhortation on Love and Marriage by Bishop Olmstead of Diocese of Phoenix https://family.dphx.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2018-Complete-My-Joy-Apostolic-Exhortation-English.pdf Some more information the Enneagram http://www.natcath.org/NCR_Online/documents/ennea2.htm https://m.ncregister.com/blog/dan-burke/my-spiritual-director-uses-an-enneagram-whats-wrong-with-that https://spiritualdirection.com/2011/11/17/is-the-enneagram-something-that-i-should-be-involved-with We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

Today we are talking about Victory through Grief with Kelly Breaux of Redbird Ministries, a Catholic grief support ministry for couples who have experienced the loss of a child. She shares with us the devastating and inspirational story of the loss of her children and how she is finding victory and healing in Christ through community and the sacraments. For more information about Kelly and Redbird Ministries visit https://www.redbird.love To donate to Redbird Ministries to help get their course completed and available go here: https://www.classy.org/campaign/the-loving-through-loss-soiree-2020/c260721 And, if you are interested in becoming a Red Bird Family, a Red Bird Mentor Couple, a Red Bird Chapter (Diocese or Parish), or have other questions or concerns go https://www.redbird.love/learn-more We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

This week we are talking about Victory. Big ones, small ones. . .all the ways we overcome the obstacles, challenges, or enemies that beat us up or bring us down. We explore 4 blogs from this month’s blog series on Victory. https://bellatorsociety.com/blog-posts/victory-in-the-battle-of-wills/ https://bellatorsociety.com/blog-posts/no-pain-no-gain/ https://bellatorsociety.com/blog-posts/1660/ https://bellatorsociety.com/blog-posts/dreaming-of-victory/ And, we talk about a few other things, too! https://www.amazon.com/Francis-Sales-Jane-Chantal-Spirituality/dp/0809129906 https://aleteia.org/2020/01/22/down-syndrome-could-get-a-patron-saint/?utm_medium=aleteia_en&utm_campaign=english_page&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1579680017 https://youtu.be/nUUbXzb2atM https://www.twitch.tv/bellatorsociety We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

This week we are talking about the Golden Globes acceptance speech given by Michelle Williams and her message of “choice.” We analyze several direct quotations and discuss our thoughts on her meaning and how we can do a better job of communicating an authentically feminist and pro-life ethic. We are joined by Forest Barnette who brings her own eloquence and thoughtfulness to the discussion. Things we talked about: The Matt Fradd Show Episode 9 - Stephanie Gray on abortion and the Pro-Life Movement http://themattfraddshow.libsyn.com/ep-9-stephanie-gray-on-abortion-and-the-pro-life-movement Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice https://www.amazon.com/Defending-Life-Against-Abortion-Choice/dp/0521691354 Couple to Couple Leaguehttps://ccli.org We'd love to hear from you and continue the conversation! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can email us at BellatorSociety@gmail.com.

We continue (and conclude) our discussion of JRR Tolkien's Leaf By Niggle (see episode 20).

This week on Bellator, we get all psyched up for 2020 by exploring the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God!

This week on Bellator, we discuss the ever-important virtue of HOSPITALITY!

This week on Bellator: a roundtable discussion of Christmas traditions, those with an uppercase "T" and those with a lowercase "t"!

We discuss Our Lady of Guadalupe and tell you how to get our exclusive Advent reflection!

We discuss a whole bunch of great gift ideas!

On this Thanksgiving-week episode we share our deepest gratitude for our regular Bellator blog contributors!!!

We are joined by John Carswell of The Tolkien Road podcast to discuss JRR Tolkien's purgatorial short story "Leaf By Niggle"!

We are joined by Kristin Maher, author of The Awfulizer: Learning to Overcome the Shame Game.

Meshali Mitchelli is here to tell us about the house God is building...

On today's Bellator Colloquium we are introducing our November series: "Straighten Your Crown"! Fran and Tracy are chatting about identity, shame, vulnerability, and keeping our crowns where they should be.

#CatholicClicks returns with new music, Gal Gadot / Irena Sandler, eRosary, Pope's Saints fandom, and more!

What is the role of beauty in evangelization? We discuss with Jimmy Mitchell of the Love Good project!

Why does Christ call us to serve others? Why is this necessary for the good of our souls?

Are Guardian Angels real? What do we know about them?

Time to go on Pilgrimage! Molly Koop is our guide...