Casting Nets

Into the Desert! As we begin Lent, how can we embrace the transformation that needs to happen to make Easter something really special this year?

Into the Desert! As we begin Lent, how can we embrace the transformation that needs to happen to make Easter something really special this year?

Happy New EAR!!! And no that is not a typo. Tony and Chris bring in the New Liturgical Year by discussing how we must keep our ears open. As Christians we must keep our ears and hearts continually open to the Will of God. This is especially with the new challenges of our Church in the climate of Covid and to keep our ears and eyes open for those opportunities to bring the light of the Good News with joy not weariness to those around us. So lets make a resolution to have a new EAR this new year.

Happy New EAR!!! And no that is not a typo. Tony and Chris bring in the New Liturgical Year by discussing how we must keep our ears open. As Christians we must keep our ears and hearts continually open to the Will of God. This is especially with the new challenges of our Church in the climate of Covid and to keep our ears and eyes open for those opportunities to bring the light of the Good News with joy not weariness to those around us. So lets make a resolution to have a new EAR this new year.

The Spirit of Invitation Tony and Chris Discuss the Huge Importance of a Personal Invitation!

Excuses - Excuses Tony and Chris Address Some Common Excuses to Evangelization

What are you going to do about it? Tony and Chris talk about the Moral Obligation to Evangelize!

What to do in evangelization! Tony and Chris discuss the best practices when sharing the faith. Part 3.

What to do in evangelization! Tony and Chris discuss the best practices when sharing the faith. Part 2.

Fasting, Prayer and Accountability Tony and Chris Roth* talk about the role of food in our spiritual lives and being healthy in body and spirit through fasting and the sacraments.

What to do in evangelization! Tony and Chris discuss the best practices when sharing the faith. Part 1.

What NOT to do in Evangelization! Tony and Chris discuss the common pitfalls in our attempt to share the Faith!

Tony and Chris talk about how Testimonies play a huge role in sharing our faith with others!

Show and Tell. Tony and Chris talk about How we demonstrate our faith in our Churches, Homes and our Lives. Show and Tell is a great Evangelization tool that is easy and non-threatening.

The Trip to Nowhere Tony and Chris discuss down time and vacation as a prime time opportunity for evangelization!

The Truth @ Hand Part 2 Tony and Chris discuss a Fast & easy way to explain the Kerygma! This is Hand #2 -How do we respond?

Tony Brandt and Chris Stewart discuss Truth @ Hand (part 1) and a Fast and Easy way to explain the Kerygma! Can you explain why you are Catholic in 3 minutes or less?!

Tony Brandt and Chris Stewart discuss the new evangelization. As Catholics we see the Eucharist as the Source and Summit of our Faith. How can we address the lack of faith in the Eucharist and show how our we evangelize as the body of Christ, doing His Eucharistic work!

Tony Brandt and Chris Stewart discuss the new evangelization and Catholic Culture Have we become just Cultural Catholics or Catholics that build a culture of virtue in our homes and engage the chaotic culture of our secular society? We are called to more, not just to stand by and weather the storm!

Tony Brandt and Chris Stewart discuss the new evangelization. Happy Birthday!!! Pentecost is the time we celebrate the Birthday of the Church complete with gifts and everything. How then do we use those gift (of the Holy Spirit) to go out and complete mission of the Church, the reason she was born?

"Blessed are the Merciful, for they shall obtain Mercy." Mercy Begets Mercy...Mercy demands Mercy. But what is mercy? How do we get mercy? And how do we share this great gift of mercy?

Tony & Chris discuss the role of Joy, Hope and Healing in the work of Evangelization. All three of these are highlighted during the Easter Season and this is a prime occasion to share what the Gospel promises.

In this episode Tony & Chris describe that there are times that people could be more open to God in their lives. We call these "Human Moments" and "Catholic Moments." And in the middle of this world pandemic we find ourselves at a moment in which the Gospel can shine brightly. Are we willing to bring that light into these moments.

Tony & Chris welcome Sarah Swafford to the show to discuss emotional virtue. Sarah is a mother of three children and an alumna of Benedictine College where she received degrees both in Theology and Business. Sarah Swafford is the founder of Emotional Virtue Ministries. She speaks to people of all ages on a variety of topics such as: Emotional Virtue, Dating and Relationships, Modesty of Intentions, and Interior Confidence. She is a graduate of Benedictine College and has been involved in ministry for over ten years. Sarah shares her message at school assemblies, retreats, rallies, and conferences across the country! For further information and to contact Sarah visit www.emotionalvirtue.com.

Sean Martin Evangelization.

Tony and Chris continue their interview with Fr. Jacques Philippe, a French priest from the Community of the Beatitudes. We continue the interview from Part 1 and get even more inspiration from Fr. Philippe. Be assured that anyone Fr. Philippe is able to touch hearts of every person no matter their current spiritual level. You don’t want to miss hearing what Fr. Philippe has to say.

Tony and Chris interview a very special guest, Fr. Jacques Philippe who is a renowned author, retreat master, and spiritual director. Fr. Philippe’s books have sold over 500,000 copies in 18 different languages all over the world. Some popular titles include “Searching for and Maintaining Peace”, “Interior Freedom”, and “Time for God”. Fr. Philippe has many insights into all aspects of the spiritual life and we hear his thoughts on evangelization, prayer, the moral life and more in this inspirational interview.

Tony and Chris continue their interview with George Weigel, delving deeper into evangelization issues with our culture today. George provides extremely useful insights and tips about engaging today’s hostile culture. We are called to be counter-cultural and to engage people in a new and exciting way. We are not called to lukewarmness, but rather to transform our lives through Christ and change the world!

Tony and Chris kick off the Liturgical New Year by airing an interview with George Weigel about the New Evangelization. George Weigel was the official biographer of Pope John Paul II and recently has been extremely active on the political front lines, engaging and dialoguing with many people about our current culture and the New Evangelization. We also discuss his new book, “Evangelical Catholicism” which provides us with an in-depth, worldwide view of the New Evangelization.

Tony and Chris break down the meaning of the Our Father, the prayer Christ taught us to pray. The Our Father Prayer consists of 7 petitions, and we will explain these petitions and how they directly relate to Evangelization. The proper understanding and implementation of the 7 Petitions outlined in the Our Father Prayer is very helpful and effective in spreading the Gospel message, and plus what a great way to learn more about the Lord's Prayer!

Tony and Chris share a great show covering a plethora of Evangelization tips, updates regarding Casting Nets Ministries, and more. In addition, Casting Nets is forming a Prayer Team for all those who follow Casting Nets and wish to be an integral part of the New Evangelization. Listen in to learn more about how to join our Prayer Team (it’s easy) to help us spread the Good News!

Tony and Chris explain the Truth at Hand Project. The Truth at Hand Project is a dynamic, practical way to engage the world around us, especially those who are non-Catholic or have fallen away from the Catholic Faith. During this show, we will show you how to explain the Gospel message in 60 seconds, to someone not familiar with the Good News of Jesus Christ. For more information on The Truth at Hand visit www.thetruthathand.com

Tony and Chris discuss the importance of family in the New Evangelization. Pope Benedict XVI called families to be the centers for the New Evangelization when he said “The New Evangelization is inseparable from the Christian family…..Like the Church, the family is called to live, to radiate and express to the world the love and presence of Christ.” Listen in for ways to spread the Gospel through the family.

Tony and Chris invite Sam Bryant, founder of Totally Catholic Tees, to the show. Sam and his wife Tracy (a graphic designer) started making quality, actually Catholic t-shirts 20 years ago. Since then, their apostolate has continued to produce the best-looking and best-quality Catholic apparel around! Listen in to hear how Sam started this apostolate with the guidance of the Lord and our Blessed Mother. For more information and to start evangelizing by wearing Catholic apparel, visit www.totally-catholic.com.

Tony and Chris welcome Mother Mary Magdalen, IHM and Sister Marie Therese, IHM to the show to discuss religious life. Mother Mary Magdalen and Sister Marie Therese give personal, in-depth descriptions of what life is like as a religious sister in Wichita, KS. The IHM sisters are expanding and share their exciting plans to build a new Motherhouse in Colwich, KS. The IHM Sisters will be hosting a Marian procession on October 13, 2013 at the new Motherhouse property and all are welcome to attend. For more information about the IHM’s and to RSVP for the procession, visit www.sistersihmofwichita.org.

Tony and Chris dedicate a special show to answer some common evangelization questions from listeners. Some questions we will answer are: What should I do to prepare myself to evangelize? How important is it to memorize bible quotes, chapter & verse to share the faith? How exactly should we pray for those we wish to evangelize? Listen in and get those questions answered!

Tony and Chris welcome a very special guest to the show: Father Pat York, pastor of the Church of the Magdalen in Wichita, KS. Fr. Pat has years of experience as a trained Spiritual Director and shares some of his insights about the subject. Spiritual direction is very closely related to evangelization, so listen in to learn how the benefits of good spiritual direction will help us bear more fruit in our own evangelization efforts!

Tony & Chris discuss what it means to live as true stewards of God’s grace and of the gifts which He has given us within our lives. Stewardship lived properly is vital to our Catholic faith. Also, stewardship is very important in being able to effectively turn outwards and bring people to the Faith. Listen in to learn how stewardship can change your own life as well as countless lives of others!

Tony and Chris discuss the 7 "Ups" of Evangelization. These 7 points were created to help us grow closer to God in our daily lives and spread the Gospel message. The 7 Ups are: Wake UP, Dress UP, Shut UP (Listen, don't talk), Stand UP, Look UP, Reach UP, & Lift UP.

Tony and Chris take Evangelization 101 a step further with Evangelization 103! We discuss the general rubric of the evangelization process as it generally happens in a step-by-step format. Although there are infinite ways in which the Holy Spirit can use to bring others to Christ, it is often helpful to have a general evangelization outline which we can refer to for guidance during our personal evangelization efforts!

Tony and Chris record a special show with Benedictine College President Stephen Minnis. Benedictine College has undergone a radical transformation over the last 20 years to rediscover their Catholic identity and has flourished incredibly in doing so. BC has developed a unique environment which teaches its students how to pray, study, be generous, & evangelize. Listen in to hear how BC is preparing college students to be the next generation of dynamic Catholics.

Tony and Chris record a live show at the 2013 Midwest Catholic Family Conference. The topic of the show is the 7 ‘Pillars’ of Effective Evangelization. These 7 pillars provide us with a solid foundation which we must have in order to effectively evangelize others. The 7 pillars are: Prayerful, Invitational, Hospitable, Inspirational, Sacramental, Formational, & Missonal.

Tony and Chris discuss urban mission work with guest Andy Churray. Andy has worked extensively with ‘Dirty Vagabond Ministries’ which is a Catholic youth missionary program targeting marginalized young people in urban areas of the nation. Andy shares his unique evangelization experiences from his time with ‘Dirty Vagabond Ministries’. To learn more about ‘Dirty Vagabond Ministries’ visit their website at www.dirtyvagabond.com.

Chris Stewart welcomes back special guest James Bitting back to the show. James is currently the Program Coordinator for Catechist Formation, working for the Office of Faith Formation in the Catholic Diocese of Wichita. Chris and James discuss the biblical story of the ‘Road to Emmaus’ found in Luke 24:13. The Road to Emmaus story contains a deep message of evangelization, and is a story in which we can learn much from our Lord’s instruction to his disciples on the road to Emmaus.

Tony and Chris talk about the 2013 Midwest Catholic Family Conference (MWCFC) with Kevin Reagan, who is a director and one of the founding members of the MWCFC. The Catholic Family Conference is a wonderful witness of the Catholic faith and there are great activities all weekend for all members of the family. Keynote speakers this year will be Tim Staples and Patrick Coffin with many other great speakers also. Plus, Casting Nets will be performing a live show on Saturday at 12:30pm. The MWCFC takes place at Century II in Wichita, KS the weekend of August 2nd-4th.

Tony and Chris welcome special guest Patrick Novecosky onto the show. Patrick is the Editor-in-Chief for Legatus Magazine, which is the monthly news magazine for Legatus members. Legatus was founded in 1987 to help Catholic business leaders live their faith in the midst of the corporate world. For more information on Legatus, or to follow Patrick’s blog, be sure to check out the following websites: www.thepraetorium.com; www.legatusmagazine.org; www.legatus.org; editor@legatus.org

Chris Stewart welcomes special guest James Bidding to the show to discuss catechesis. James is currently the Program Coordinator for Catechist Formation, working for the Office of Faith Formation in the Catholic Diocese of Wichita. James is extremely knowledgeable about catechesis, having graduated and obtained his Masters degree in Theology and Christian Ministry with a concentration in catechetics from Franciscan University. Chris and James take an in-depth look at catechesis by defining catechesis, what catechesis is meant to accomplish, and how we can use catechesis properly to maximize our evangelization efforts.

Tony and Chris finish up the two-part series on the Beatitudes. In this series, we discuss the remaining four beatitudes, and how these beatitudes affect our own personal evangelization efforts and our sharing the Gospel message with others. Although there are many resources available to study the beatitudes, we discuss the beatitudes in a practical way in which they can be applied to the New Evangelization.

Tony and Chris begin a two-part series focused on the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are characteristics that are present in any Christian, and each one of these Beatitudes must be a part of our Evangelization message to others. Listen in to learn how the Beatitudes play an integral role in our Evangelization efforts.

Tony and Chris welcome two of the founders of Verily magazine onto the show, Janet and Ashley from Manhattan, NY. Verily magazine is a high quality, ground-breaking and engaging publication for ladies which provides an authentic alternative to most of the current women’s magazines available which portray women in a harmful, negative light. Verily magazine is on the front lines defending women from the damaging pressures provided to them by secular society. For more information, please visit www.verilymag.com, or find them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest & Instagram.

Tony and Chris discuss evangelization with special guest Maria Cahill, who is the 2011 Miss Delaware pageant winner. Maria is very involved with the New Evangelization and explains how she uses her unique platform of being Miss Delaware to evangelize. If you wish to contact Maria, please visit www.cmgbooking.com.