Dudes That Babel podcast is simply ministry-related nonsense. Hosted by 3 Twin Cities Catholic Youth Ministers, follow along with H, John, and Austin as they talk about all things Catholic and secular!
How do you handle difficult conversations with your spouse? What are some struggles you face in communication? Which gas station is best? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
*Recorded 3/3/22 Do we sometimes over-spiritualize our language with buzz words? Do we fail to be honest with ourselves when we do that? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
What do you wish your dad told you when you were growing up? Have you ever been afraid of "growing up" or life moving too fast? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
What would happen if a very well known priest is transferred to a different parish? What are the good and the bad about priests sharing their lives on YouTube? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
Do we try to raise ourselves up to God or do we allow Him to raise us? What is the difference between physical efforts and spiritual efforts in growing our relationship with Christ? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
What can you do when your boss is the problem but also a man of God? What are some of the worst Christian takes you've heard? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
Did you stick to your 2021 theme for the year? What do you want the theme of 2022 to be? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
Do we teach that morality is the ultimate end of our faith? Why do people misunderstand Catholic Social Teaching so easily? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
Is it okay to not evangelize? Is it ever okay to not be known as "that Catholic guy" in secular social settings? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
How do you make friends and find community as young adults, especially moving to a new area? How should friends reach out to other friends who have just had a baby? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
Disclaimer: In this week's episode we will be talking about the new Netflix documentary "Procession". This documentary is abut 6 men who partake in "drama therapy" to process their trauma of being sexually abused by Catholic priests. If this is a difficult topic for you, you can listen to the first 25 minutes of the podcast until the break and join us next week. If you would like to watch the documentary first, we recommend it but it is not necessary. This is a great discussion, so we are excited to share it with you. Join in on the discussion and let us know your thoughts at dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
Does America the Beautiful belong in a Mass setting? What are some of our best penances ever received? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
Why does youth ministry look differently in other dioceses? What makes a movie rewatchable? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
Why do people love superhero movies so much? How can we understand stories like David & Goliath? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
Is holding hands during the Our Father against Canon Law? Is it irreverent? Do we have to sacrifice a welcoming atmosphere for the sake of reverence? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
Are you a big dreamer? Is it necessary to set big goals for our lives? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
Ever feel like you're not as good as people think you are? Same! dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
Is spontaneity something that all marriages should have? Is the life in the Spirit by nature spontaneous? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthathbabel.com
This week we collaborated with another podcast! Dead Friend Saints is a podcast hosted by Claire Ellendson where she talks about the beautiful and real lives of the saints. Enjoy the podcast! Dead Friend Saints website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1271393 dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
How do we know God is real? What drives us to have faith in the first place? What is the proper way to prep your toothbrush? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabl.com
NEW SERIES! What is this saint talking about? How does that apply to our lives? In this series, we are taking some of our favorite saint quotes and breaking them down. Enjoy! dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
What is the process of preparing for a talk? What is the one thing you for sure cannot leave out? Why is this important? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
How do you survive spiritually through college? How do you set yourself up well in your freshman year? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
Hey all, this is the real episode #124. Technical difficulties on the original upload. Enjoy the episode!
Is spaghetti a salad, soup, or sandwich? Why should you be a small group leader at you local parish? Why should young adults be catechists specifically?
What have we learned from this past year of COVID ministry? How will we be changing going forward in ministry? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
How has religion impacted the Olympics? How have religious athletes impacted the Games? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
The Dudes are finally all married and in this episode we talk about are experiences going through the marriage prep process. Pro's Cons and everything in between. Dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
You may have heard of "hot boy summer" but have you heard of Hot Saint Summer? What saints would you like to take on vacation with you? What saints would you like to give a vacation? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
Why are the first humans in the Bible so old? Are there any scientific explanations? What might this mean on a spiritual or theological level? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
Does God need us? How can we understand His love? How do you start a relationship with God? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
We never intended to do 2 parts of this topic, but here we are with part 3! In this episode we have additional thoughts of our own and thoughts from the listeners! We'd love to hear more. dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
The second half of our discussion from last week! If the bishop came to you and asked you to build a parish from the ground up, how would you do it? How would you do the sacraments? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
What would our ideal parish look like? What would the sanctuary look like? What is our strategy towards building community? Let us know your thoughts! dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
Is there such a thing as a Catholic utopia? Is that good? What is the balance between traditionalism and globalism? Is my name really John? dudesthatbabel.com dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
How can dads mirror the virtues of St. Joseph? What would St. Joseph do in certain situations? Wouldn't it be hard being the only imperfect one in the Holy Family? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
We had the pleasure of having Ryan O'Hara on the podcast this week. He is an adoptive father of 4 boys and a Catholic speaker. He showed us great insight into the lessons he has learned being a father and how he has learned about the Father's love through his own fatherhood. RyanOHara.org Dudesthatbabel.com dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
Who are the best dads, fictional or non-fictional? We are joined by friend of the pod Elliut and fellow former Catholic Heart Staffer Kari Hoeft for this epic draft. dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
This week, Fr. Andrew Zipp joins the Dudes! What does it mean to be a spiritual father? What characteristic of the Father inspires you as a father? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
We are joined by fellow youth minister and father of 7, Pat Millea, and we ask him: How does our Christian faith help fatherhood? How does being a father help in growing in relationship with the Father? Which comes first in priority, wife or kids? dudesthatbabel.com dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
What are the qualities of a true friend? What do you admire about each other? What was family life like when you were younger? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
How do you know if you have found the right person to marry? When should kids start to get phones? Why is it hard for men and women to get along? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
What is evangelization? Are there wrong ways to evangelize? What does it mean to be a disciple and to disciple others? Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re7KK7ydoSQ dudesthatbabel.com dudesthatbabel@gmail.com
If Catholic influencers were Marvel Avengers, who would be who? Who would be Ironman? Who would Fr. Mike Schmitz be? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
MOVIE REVIEW: What is the story of Our Lady of Fatima? What does it mean to have the faith of a child? Is this movie worth the watch? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
What is the right way to have conversations with atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, and protestants? What is the best way to understand different perspectives? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
We are joined at the table today with Ben and Neal from Prayer and Pushups Podcast! What is your go-to meal for a Friday during Lent? Let us know how we did! prayerandpushups.org dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
For our 100th episode, we decided to bring on an awesome guest for you listeners. Introducing: Luke Spehar. He his a husband, a father, a musician, and a life coach for men, especially those who are going through an unexpected pregnancy with their partner. Luke is a tremendous person and we hope you enjoy this centennial episode! You can find his music on Spotify, Apple Music, and at his website, lukespehar.com. dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
How can we think about Lenten penances during an already penitential year? What are our hopes for the podcast from here on out? dudesthatbabel@gmail.com dudesthatbabel.com
Part two of the heavyweight showdown between the Saints of the Church and the Bible Characters of old. Chad Berg joins us once again in this battle of the ages. Who wins? Vote on our facebook page or email us your thoughts! dudesthatbabel@gmail.com facebook.com/dudesthatbabel