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“Ex Nihilo – Out of Nothing” hosted by Fr. Martin Nguyen, parochial vicar at St. James Cathedral and Steve Bucklin, director of adult faith formation at the Cathedral. Together, and with occasional guests, they engage in conversations about the life of faith and the challenges facing young adults an…

Ex Nihilo on Faith Fit

  • Oct 24, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 25m AVG DURATION
  • 43 EPISODES


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#43: Licensed Renewed

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 22:37


Fr. Martin and Steve have finally return with a whole new hot topic on this episode!

#42: Ch ch ch Changes…

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 23:20


This week Fr. Martin and Steve channel their inner David Bowie as they talk about the difficulty in dealing with changes in our lives.

#41: A Minster for All Seasons

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 25:00


Fr. Martin and Steve break down the history of Westminster Abbey; from its beginning as a Benedictine monastery up to its present role within the Church of England. They also draw attention to a certain Cathedral nearby.

#40: Which Rite is Right

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 25:45


Fr. Martin and Steve are back to discuss the various rites that make up the larger church.

#39: Festival of Lights

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 24:49


Fr. Martin and Steve share the history and traditions of Hanukkah—also known as Festival of Lights with the lighting of the menorah.

#38: The Name is Luther, Martin Luther

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 23:30


As we commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant reformation, Steve and Fr. Martin take a closer look at the Martin Luther the man.

#37: Shssh, it’s a Secret

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 23:30


This week Fr. Martin and Steve provide the answer to a question no one is asking. What is the Roman Curia and what does it do?

#36: When the Saints Go Marching In

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 24:30


Fr. Martin is back and he’s brought some guests with him! This week Fr. and Steve welcome residents from Bishop Grady Villas who are conducting research for their own brand new podcast.

#35: Beauty Surrounds Us

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 25:42


Fresh from his trip to Alaska, Fr. Chris joins Steve this week to discuss how the beauty of God is all around us and how through beauty we can grow closer to the Father.

#34: You are Free to Kneel, but Should You

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 27:30


Fr. Martin and Steve discuss our freedoms and the responsibilities that come along with them.

#33: Fr. Martin vs Hurricane Irma

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 24:30


Fr. Martin joins Steve to tackle the question, “if our God is a God of Love, why does he allow natural disasters and the suffering that accompanies them?”

#32: A Vocation Story

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 29:13


Have you ever wanted to know Fr. Martin’s life story? Well this podcast includes his life in Vietnam, his adventure through his rebellious teens and of course his incredible journey to the priesthood.

#31: It’s a Trappist

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 28:05


Fr. Martin and Steve take a look at a branch of the Order of Cistercians known as Trappists – discussing their daily lives and how they maintain their abbeys and cloisters. Oh yeah, they make beer too.

#30: Catholic Superheroes R Us

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 24:16


Fr. Martin is STILL on vacation, so Steve welcomes back special guest Fr. Chris Dorsey to analyze the different kinds of Catholic Superheroes and how their spirituality defines them.

#29: Gluten Free

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 25:02


Father Martin and Steve look at the history and tradition of the Eucharist by breaking it down into two parts: matter and form. They also discuss the importance of the chemical composition of the bread and wine.

#28: The Feminine Genius

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 25:30


Fr. Martin and Steve welcome special guest Carol Brinati, Chief Operating Officer/Chancellor for the Diocese of Orlando, to talk about how each of us can use our own unique gifts to bring the light of Christ to our Brothers and Sisters.

#27: My Big Fat Catholic Wedding

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 25:44


Fr. Martin and Steve analyze the sacramentality of matrimony and the importance a strong prayer life and relationship with God has on marriage.

#26: The Sword of Michael

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 23:49


Fr Martin and Steve explore the legend of the sword of St Michael the Archangel and how his fight with the devil provides us with a template for combating evil.

#25: El Camino

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 26:28


Fr. Chris Dorsey returns for an encore visit and walks Fr. Martin and Steve vicariously along the Way of St. James, and the ups and downs that accompany it.

#24: The Largest Diocese in the World

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 25:04


Fr. Martin and Steve are joined by special guest Fr. Chris Dorsey to discuss the history of the world’s largest diocese—Archdiocese for the Military Services—and what goes into ministering to it.

#23: Very Ordinary, Ordinary Time

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 23:13


Fr. Martin and Steve talk about the Liturgical Season of Ordinary Time, finding things that make it not so ordinary after all.

#22: How to be a Level 1 Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 26:45


Fr. Martin and Steve examine the Five Precepts of the Catholic Church which lists the minimum requirements that all Catholics are expected to fulfill. Also explained is the impact of the removal of the sixth precept.

#21: God’s Love Letter to His People

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 27:57


Fr. Martin and Steve open up the Bible to look at its long history and also discuss the ubiquitous application of the messages inside.

#20: Guess whose bone I have at my house

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 26:43


Fr. Martin and Steve dig into the world of relics, unearthing facts and dispelling myths associated with their veneration. They also offer some timely travel tips in case you still haven’t locked in your summer vacation plans!

#19: Emmaus

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 21:32


Fr. Martin and Steve preview the Gospel reading for this coming weekend by examining the meaning of the two apostles encountering Jesus on the road to Emmaus.

#18: The Holiest of Weeks

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 30:19


Father Martin and Steve provide an overview of Holy Week discussing the Chrism Mass, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and finally the Easter Vigil.

#17: Ex-Communicated from the Church

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 27:49


Excommunication…it’s not another super hero team! In this week’s episode Fr. Martin and Steve break open the process of excommunication from the Church, and the purpose it serves. By the way, the answer may surprise you. It surprised us!

#16: Perdonare

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 23:54


Fr. Martin and Steve discuss the internal and external impacts of forgiving others, as well as some of the consequences of withholding forgiveness.

#15: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 27:41


Fr. Martin and Steve discuss the internal and external impacts of forgiving others, as well as some of the consequences of withholding forgiveness.

#14: Shut up and Listen

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 35:18


Fr. Martin and Steve are joined by Fr. Mark Wajda from St. Paul’s in Leesburg to discuss conversion by sharing Fr. Mark’s unique vocation story.

#13: It’s Fun to Stay in the RCIA

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 27:54


Father Martin and Steve take a look at the continuous journey of formation we undergo as we walk the pathway of our faith.

#12: From the Other Side of the Confessional

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 27:43


Fr. Martin and Steve welcome us into the Lenten season with a discussion about the history of Lent, the meaning of Lent, and how it helps prepare us for the resurrection of Christ on Easter.

#11: Season’s Greetings

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 25:46


Fr. Martin and Steve welcome us into the Lenten season with a discussion about the history of Lent, the meaning of Lent, and how it helps prepare us for the resurrection of Christ on Easter.

#10: Virtue/Vice

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 28:33


Fr. Martin and Steve talk about the corrosive nature of sin and how we can counteract it with prayer.

#9: St. Valentine & St. Valentine

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 29:18


Love is in the air as Fr. Martin and Steve take a look at the life of St. Valentine and the role that love plays in guiding us towards God.

#8: Free Falling

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 25:50


Fr. Martin and Steve plunge into a discussion about falling away from our faith. What all of us can do to avoid plummeting out into nothing and how we can leave this world for a while and re-strengthen our relationship with Christ.

#7: Marching for Life

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 28:51


In the spirit of the annual March for Life, Fr. Martin and Steve talk about the God-given sanctity of all human life and our duty of protecting those who cannot protect themselves.

#6: Unity Among Christians

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 23:06


Father Martin and Steve Bucklin discuss the hope of having Christian Unity throughout the world. They are joined by special guest Rev. Gregory O. Brewer, 4th Bishop of Central Florida, Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida.

#5: Mary, Queen of Resolutions

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 24:07


Host Fr. Martin and co-host Steve Bucklin open the new year with a discussion about Mary and how she should be involved in making new resolutions and keeping them in today’s increasingly distracting and tempting world.

#4: The Real Birthday of Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 22:48


What is the true meaning of Christmas? Host Fr. Martin and cohost Steve Bucklin talk about the meaning of the Christmas season versus the commercialized trend. Also, the men tackle the debate on the birth of Christ, which is of course on December 25th…or was it sometime in April? No, it was definitely in September.

#3: Fantastic Priests and Where to Find Them

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 29:25


Host Fr. Martin and co-host Steve Bucklin dive into the priesthood as they talk about discernment, everyday life, internal and external factors, and (gasp!) celibacy. Guest starring: Rev. Miguel Gonzales & Seminarian Derek Saldahna

#2: Finding Purpose

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 25:46


During this season of Advent, it is a good time to ask ourselves, “Where is my relationship with God?” In this episode of “Ex Nihilo – Out of Nothing,” Father Martin and guest Steve Bucklin help young adults find purpose this Advent and they clear up misconceptions about the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.

#1: You Will Not Have My Hate

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 18:56


How do we move past the divisiveness in our country? Fr. Martin helps young adults to find meaning and context through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. With God’s help, he is making something “out of nothing” — the meaning of Ex Nihilo.

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