Glad Trad Podcast

Support the Glad Trad PodcastPaul McCusker sits down to talk about Christian storytelling, audio dramas, and the upcoming audio production of Hope Springs00:00:00  Why are older books so descriptive00:07:40 Writing a novel vs writing a script00:14:23 The world of audio drama00:20:46 There's a certain intimacy to audio 00:26:36 How Paul got started directing00:30:54 What an audio drama set is like00:34:27 Preparing actors00:45:36 British actors are best00:50:12 Production of Hope Springs01:00:43 A Stranger Things Vibe01:04:29 Audio drama is growing01:10:19 What is the secret to a great audio drama Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksEmilio PereaFollow us @gladtradpodcast Video Episodes on Youtube

Please Support the Glad Trad Podcast!I don't think the Holy Father will watch this, but if he does - God bless you, Leo XIV! I am praying for you, and hope you will listen to the petitions of millions of your spiritual children.Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksEmilio PereaFollow us @gladtradpodcast Video Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...Many people entered the Catholic Church this Easter, including family members! Welcome to the Body of Christ, and here's what to expectThank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksEmilio PereaFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on YoutubeThank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksEmilio PereaFollow us @gladtradpodcast Video Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...Let's go through this WSJ article that tries to connect a secret MAGA alliance with TradCon Catholics. Is there any merit to it? I dunno..Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksEmilio PereaFollow us @gladtradpodcast Video Episodes on Youtube

May you see the face of God, and live, Holy Father. May the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace.Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksEmilio PereaFollow us @gladtradpodcast Video Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...Nick Cavazos discusses why he is a glad trad, and we finally go gloves off about dancing!00:00:00 Introduction00:01:36 Nick's regular appearance on Avoiding Babylon00:03:50 Is Nick Cavazos a Glad Trad?00:13:12 Rad Trads and America's founding00:21:00 "Radical Traditionalism leads to a rational Pelagianism"00:24:00 On the SSPV and other traditional groups00:29:11 Trads have no joy00:32:38 The Faith was taken from people00:39:47 Trads begin to grumble about their churches 00:45:35 The next pope could undo Francis' work00:50:21 The rupture between nature and grace in theolog00:58:56 Here we go... dancing!01:10:41 The singleness crisis among young Catholics01:18:24 Your most radical Traditional positionThank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksEmilio PereaFollow us @gladtradpodcast Video Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...Content creator and youtuber Nathalie Domina discusses her approach to making videos, reclaiming Catholic culture, and the intersection of modesty and fashion.See her work here00:00:00 We're talking to Nathalie Domina!00:04:15 Creating Catholic content00:11:09 The pros and cons of social media00:15:43 Reclaiming Catholic culture00:20:15 The clergy and their teaching roles00:24:55 The importance of the local church00:28:18 Confirmation needs reform00:34:42 Young people desire the fullness of Catholicism00:39:10 The intersection of modesty and fashion00:49:20 Encouraging women to embrace better dress00:54:27 Nathalie's opinion on Catholics dancingThank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksEmilio PereaFollow us @gladtradpodcast Video Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...Let's go through the dumpster fire that tore out the altar rails and sent in the felt banners...Follow along if you darehttps://tinyurl.com/TrashBoomerBookThank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksEmilio PereaFollow us @gladtradpodcast Video Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...Lent is upon us, but take heart. Here's a quick video with some simple learned tips to have the best Lent everThank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksEmilio PereaFollow us @gladtradpodcast Video Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...Let's talk Trump, Napoleon, IVF, and anything else you wanna talk about!Also, Napoleon was better than the Bourbons. Fight me.Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksEmilio PereaFollow us @gladtradpodcast Video Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...Pope Francis is in the hospital, so please offer prayers and fasting for his health. But, this is also a good time to reflect on his legacy and what legacy you will leave behind.Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksEmilio PereaFollow us @gladtradpodcast Video Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...Kennedy Hall is back to talk about Canadian politics, Democracy, and the ramifications of Trump's return to office. Leave your poutine at the door!00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:56 Is Kennedy ready to be a yank?00:02:25 Staying Canadian and the Canadian Spirit00:10:01 The Brits are why Canada is Catholic00:14:40 Is Justin Trudeau done?00:19:02 Canadian Donald Trump00:21:30 The switch of political issues 00:25:20 The breaking of the Liberal coalition00:30:45 Utopian ideas have a price00:32:00 ‘Transgenerism was the last frontier for liberalism' 00:38:20 Why democracy is cringe00:43:00 Kennedy's article and Trump as king00:48:49 Only the Catholic Church has rights00:56:35 Governance and the animating story01:00:00 What Kennedy is up toSubscribe to Kennedy's YoutubeThank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksEmilio PereaFollow us @gladtradpodcast Video Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...Yeah, just water for the next short while...Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksEmilio PereaFollow us @gladtradpodcast Video Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...Dermot Curtin of The Scriptorium Project joins to discuss his work translating and preserving Church writings, the importance of Patristics, and how we can break into the Vatican Archives.00:00:00 Welcome Dermot Curtin of the Scriptorium Project00:01:50 Intro to Patristics00:06:25 What is the language of the ancient texts?00:09:20 Idioms and personal writing styles00:17:10 Approach of the Scriptorium Project 00:21:29 Christianity connects across culture00:24:19 Dermot's background and the spark for Patristics00:31:10 Decline and resurgence of the Patristic and classical education00:41:00 The Gospel in the cultural context00:46:10 The Church has an identity crisis00:51:27 We're breaking into the Vatican Archives!00:56:48 You're in the Tower of London – you can only take 3 projects...     Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksEmilio PereaFollow us @gladtradpodcast Video Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...Christmas Mass was a bit of an experience, but I never expected my sister to make such a pinpoint observation! God bless you all, and here's to the New Year!Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksEmilio PereaFollow us @gladtradpodcast Video Episodes on Youtube

Bro... It's so over.No it isn't! It's time to gear up and enter into battle against pessimism! Don't let anything be a thief of your inner peace. Oh, and we're so back!__Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on YoutubeThank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksFollow us @gladtradpodcast Video Episodes on Youtube

You aren't alone.With a week before the election, I'm happy to be casting my vote for Donald Trump, warts and all. Remember, God's Providence is what really matters, and to keep Him before all politics. Now, let's get that felon in!Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksFollow us @gladtradpodcast Video Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas joins to discuss his call to the priesthood, avoiding episcopal bureaucracy, and the boldness to always preach the Truth. This was a truly spectacular episode and I hope to have him on again very soon!00:00:00 Introduction00:02:54 Bishop's Background and Calling to the Priesthood00:11:30 To be a Deepvert00:16:45 American Bishops are companymen 00:20:40 The True Role of the Bishop00:27:30 The decision to always preach the Truth00:30:25 Importance of prayer and the Mass00:33:22 The Preeminent spiritual issue is the Real Presence00:44:37 3 changes to bring reverence to the New Mass00:57:25 The world needs the Catholic faithFollow Bishop Strickland here_Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksFollow us @gladtradpodcast Video Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...Let's take a quick overview of the state of American politics (oof.jpg). With all this tumult, maybe it's time to consider alternatives...Get Star Spangled CrownThank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...Is the Banhammer coming? Maybe. Maybe not. But no matter what, we must trust that this is Christ's Church, and He will see to the preservation of the Mass of the Ages!As Padre Pio says, Pray, Hope, and Don't Worry!Link to Rorate Caeli__Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...And the Left is going crazy. But good; the Gospel should always be dangerous to a world of godlessness. Reject Modernity. Embrace Tradition.__Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...Dr. Sean Innerst, author & professor of Theology and Catechetics at the Augustine Institute   joins to recount his conversion from Quakerism, being saved by the Virgin Mary, and the importance of classical education in Catholic schools. And no, he didn't bring any oatmeal..00:00:00 Introduction00:02:00 About Quakerism 00:16:00 Converting to Catholicism 00:24:52 Converted by New Mexican Dominicans00:29:30 The Virgin Mary brought him back home00:37:41 Becoming a Catholic professor00:43:50 What is classical education00:51:45 Fixing Catholic education00:57:30 Importance of the Augustinian Narratio01:00:00 Shift from rational apologetics to the elemental __Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...And she's not the only one! There's something strange going on in the culture, but God is definitely on the move, and wants you to come along!__Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...Estevan Covarrubias  @SeekingSainthood joins to talk about his discovery of the TLM, the beauty of liturgical wonder, and how to strive to be a saint.00:00:00 Welcome Estevan Covarubbias @seekingsainthood00:05:30 Finding the Traditional Latin Mass 00:11:40 Keeping the extraordinary from becoming ordinary00:18:13 Our ancestors defended this Tradition00:24:00 Failings of the pseudo-intellectual changes00:32:06 Importance of child-like faith00:42:30 Traditional Catholicism provides the strongest medicine00:45:36 What keeps you a glad trad___Subscribe to  @thetraditionalthomist @SeekingSainthood Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...We don't yet know the reason... but yeah we all know the reason.Rudy Carlos returns! Along with  @thetraditionalthomist to talk about Candace Owens, and the Catholic approach to Jews and the Old CovenantDo say a prayer for Candace, and for peace in the MIddle East00:00:00 Candace is out00:03:00 The ‘Third Rail' in on the Right00:12:30 The Catholic teaching on the (cr)ews00:37:13 Republican Zionism00:47:30 Nuance and charity to all sides___Subscribe to  @thetraditionalthomist  Subscribe to  @magnificatscriptorium Mission of Hope and MercyThank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan SmithKathryn BurksFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...The Traditional Thomist returns to discuss a recent Latin Mass closure that affects him personally. But don't worry folks! Because New York is offering Trans-atheist funerals in its cathedral to get you through this difficult time. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:50 Nick's “Salvation by the Light” Documentary00:06:00 Latin Mass CANCELED at the Cathedral in Austin00:16:25 Tired of the  Catholic banhammer00:21:00 The Pope is a politician00:27:19 Bishops working with the SSPX00:32:10 Being told good or bad Catholicism 00:37:50 Trans service in New York cathedral 00:55:15 Faith is the antidote to the evils of the worldSubscribe to The Traditional Thomist_____Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YaokamKate ElminiCarol JBrenda AllorAllan Smith Kathryn BurksFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

Entrepreneur, voice actor, and beardlord Kennedy Hall joins to discuss his reversion to the faith, a defense of the SSPX, and the state of Catholicism in the Great White North.00:00:00 Kennedy's background00:10:30 Finding Tradition00:22:30 Trad Infighting00:29:00 The letter vs the spirit of the law00:31:20 Catholicism in Canada00:38:10 SSPX and Catholic schools00:45:30 Living in the country00:50:20 Politics in Canada00:58:10 Sign up the Canadian Martyrs Men Conference!Discover Kennedy's work here__Thank you to our Patrons / Channel Members:Jason YoakamAllan SmithBrenda AllorKathryn BurkFollow us  @gladtradpodcast

Come buy our indulgences...Our most controversial episode. Well, if you're a normie.Patrick Coffin,  apologist and host of Coffin Nation, joins to discuss the truth of Covid, the state of Catholicism in 2024, and lays out the case of Francis being an antipope. 00:00:00 Welcome Patrick Coffin00:03:20 Bold truth during Covid00:18:15 The case for Antipope Francis00:38:30 What is the solution to an Antipope00:43:02 sedevacantism vs inter regnum 00:46:20 Does this invalidate masses and everyday Catholics?00:51:00 “Are you putting yourself above the ordinary and extraordinary magisterium?”00:56:30 State of Catholicism in 202401:00:00 Opinion of the SSPX01:06:00 Beauty of the Traditional Latin MassSee Patrick's work hereBuy The Contraception Deception__Thank you to our Patrons:Jason YoakamFollow us  @gladtradpodcast

Come buy our indulgences...But don't worry, they can't take away your faith, and fidelity to the Tradition of the Church! 2024 is going to be  a great year with some fun changes for the podcast. Thank you to all subscribers and listeners who help make this production worthwhile. Have a happy Christmas and may God bless you in the New Year!Thank you to our Patrons:Jason YoakamFollow us  @gladtradpodcast

Come buy our indulgences...Apologist extraordinaire Steve Ray joins to discuss his approach to defending the Catholic Faith, the future of Protestantism, and the importance of unity in the Church.Check out Steve's books / pilgrimages at catholicconvert.com00:00:00 Introduction00:01:00 Steve's new book ‘Genesis'00:05:30 Approach to apologetics00:21:30 What started Steve's apologetics00:30:03 Importance of unity of the Church00:38:08 The future of Protestantism00:43:00 Splits in the Church00:50:00 Better to focus on local matters___Thank you to our Patrons:Jason YoakamFollow us  @gladtradpodcast

Come buy our indulgences...His Excellency, Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, has just been removed directly by Pope Francis. Please pray for his Excellency, and certainly pray for the Holy Father.Thank you to our Patrons:Jason YoakamFollow us  @gladtradpodcast

Come buy our indulgences...Solenne Santiago, the writer/director of the short film 'Faith Prevails',  joins to discuss how to write, shoot, and edit movies, and in turn restore the tradition of great Catholic storytelling.Watch 'Faith Prevails'00:00:00 Introduction00:01:25 Intro to Faith Prevails short film00:03:00 The indie production process00:11:20 On Catholic filmmaking 00:15:30 Why this film is popular00:20:00 How Faith Prevails was Made00:46:30 Outlook for filmmaking in the futureSubscribe to  @TheTurtleGirl  ___Thank you to our Patrons:Jason YoakamFollow us  @gladtradpodcast

Come buy our indulgences...Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I joins to discuss the importance of Marian devotion, Fatima, and the necessity of the fifth Marian Doctrine; Mary as Co-Redemptrix and Mediatrix. 00:00:00 Introduction to Fr Elias Mary Mills, FI00:02:30 The Nativity of Our Lady00:05:05 Fr Elias' Journey to the Franciscans00:25:05 The Case for Mary as Co-Redemptrix00:59:45 Is Russia Consecrated?01:11:45 Fr Elias' Pope name__Airmaria.comMarymediatrix.comThank you to our Patrons:Jason YoakamFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...We're back to end this thing. Is it time to depart from Babylon, the Masonic Isis, and embrace the actual Evangelical gospel message??Also, pray for those at Chick Publications, that they may repent of their errors and come into the wide arms of Christ and Holy Mother Church!00:00:00 Jodie is back!00:03:00 Quick Recap00:04:22 Is Rome a militant ‘church'?00:13:12 But! Helen isn't even saved!00:28:30 The pope claim to be infallible00:35:41 Poor Helen dies…00:44:50 Indulgences are from Hell00:50:20 Catholic used perverted Bible translations00:53:09 The Roman Catholic Mary is the Masonic Isis01:02:58 So How can Catholics be saved?   01:14:10 Jodie: Use this booklet to open your soul to the ChurchThank you to our Patrons:Jason YoakamFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...Are Roman Catholics Christians?Do Papists know that they actually worship Baal?What's a wafer god?Thanks to Chick Publications, Jodie LaCroix joins once more to answer these very distressing questions a Protestant so 'kindly' left on her windshield.00:00:00 Back with Jodie!00:02:50 Chick Tracts explainer00:05:35 Are Roman Catholics Christians?00:07:09 Helen is Baptized, but…00:10:37 Helen loves Rome and hates America00:12:28 KKK poem about Catholics00:14:58 Confession comes from Babylon!00:21:00 ‘The word confessional is one of man's inventions'00:23:42 Did you ever wonder where the priests come from?00:28:23 The Eucharist is really Baal! And Osiris!00:32:22 The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist00:37:07 IHS means Isis, Horus, and Seb00:45:30 Trent created death sentences over the Eucharist00:52:57 Helen must BELIEVE the wafer god is Jesus 00:56:36 Did they get something right??00:59:37 But Satan had other plans…01:04:30 We'll have to do a part 2 Thank you to our Patrons:Jason YoakamFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

Come buy our indulgences...Can Pope Francis change the Church's teaching on capital punishment? Are you a bad Catholic if you support it? In light of Sound of Freedom, The Traditional Thomist has the answers!00:00:00 Nick's work against Satanists00:06:00 Sound of Freedom  00:14:00 Why I'm pro death penalty00:25:35 God-centric vs man-centric thinking00:32:35 Can Pope Francis change Church Teaching?00:40:20 The concept of justice00:47:31 Wasn't Jesus anti death penalty?Subscribe to @thetraditionalthomistThank you to our Patrons:Jason YoakamFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

I am grateful to all my family and friends who have demonstrated Christ's love for me in this time. Please pray for me, and for my ex. God bless you.Thank you to our Patrons:Jason YoakamFollow us @gladtradpodcast

 Come buy our indulgences...The Traditional Thomist joins and answers common objections to the SSPX. Stay tuned for a part 2!Subscribe to @thetraditionalthomist 00:00:00 We're back baby!00:06:07 Disinformation on the SSPX00:12:33 Objection 1: The SSPX is sedevacantist00:28:27 Objection 2: The SSPX is schismatic00:42:41 Objection 3: The SSPX thinks the New Mass is harmful01:04:55 Objection 4: There's no need to attend the SSPX with full communion optionsThank you to our Patrons:Jason YoakamFollow us @gladtradpodcast

 Come buy our indulgences...I've created a detailed presentation on a Catholic guide to money, wealth, debt, and sacrifice. By unlocking financial freedom, we can better live out our vocations to God and be good contributing members to His Church on Earth!*I am not a licensed financial advisor and this is not professional financial advice*00:00:00 Introduction00:02:35 Why care about finances?00:10:00 S.L.A.M – Spend Less, Achieve More goals00:15:00 ‘Wife Tax'00:17:15 No.1 financial rules for couples!00:19:30 Dave Ramsey's ‘Baby Steps'00:25:39 Everyday Millionaires 0:29:16 The Bible on debt00:33:00 Debt statistics00:36:30 On credit cards00:44:44 What is a credit score?00:45:50 How to improve credit score without debt!00:47:45 Cash challenge00:49:39 Budgeting Apps00:51:02 Using grocery coupon apps0:55:54 Final adviceSpend Less, Live More w/ Rob & Sam Fatzingerhttps://youtu.be/RaOnJlyQrE0Thank you Patrons and Members!Jason YoakamJuan R

 Come buy our indulgences...Joseph Ratzinger - Pope Benedict XVI - was a man directly responsible for the rise of the traditional movement, and a picture of Catholic brilliance. His legacy shall be mixed, but in the short term, we think back fondly on our patron Pope, and pray for the repose of his soul.Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,and let perpetual light shine upon them.May the souls of all the faithful departed,through the mercy of God, rest in peace.Thank you to our Patrons:Jason YoakamFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

 Come buy our indulgences...Father Frank Pavone has apparently just been laicized for "Blasphemous communications on social media"... meanwhile Pachamama and Fr James Martin roam free.Pray for Fr. Pavone, and pray for those who persecute heroic priests. Our Lady warned of the evil of our time, but the Immaculate Heart will triumph!Our Lady of La Salette, ora pro nobis!Follow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

The double edged sword of social media, is it the big oof or naw? Let's see.Oh, and if you have a Tik Tok, you don't love Jesus. 00:00:00 Welcome to the Show!00:05:00 Discourse of social media00:13:00 Spreading the Gospel vs ego00:22:00 Trad false dichotomies00:27:13 Mindless scrolling00:32:40 Get. Off. Tiktok.00:41:00 Subverting Christian values00:48:00 Don't preach the Gospel in a brothel00:54:55 Pray for Cardinal Zen00:57:22 What is the Jewish Question?01:01:20 Ye, and Conservative TradsThank you to our Patrons:Jason YoakamFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

 Come buy our indulgences...Author, playwright, and director Paul McCusker sits down to discuss his conversion journey, the state of Catholic arts, and how to write Christian stories with secular excellence. 00:00:00 From Baptist to Anglican to Catholic00:13:45 Crossing the bridge from Anglicanism00:25:00 Catholics and C.S Lewis00:27:00 Renewing Catholic arts00:37:10 Becoming a Christian author00:44:15 Pitfalls of message-first Christian content01:02:18 Duty to explore the characters01:07:00 How to abate stagnationCheck out Paul's workThank you to our Patrons:Jason YoakamEileen BrownFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

Cecilia Bachica, my grandmother, was a Woman For All Seasons - perhaps the greatest Christian woman I have ever met. Her warmth, sensibility, and joys in suffering culminated in a life worthy of the praise of angels. I shall miss her dearly, but I have hope through Christ that we shall be reunited once again.Please pray for the repose of her soul, and for my family. God reward you.

  Come buy our indulgences...Fantastic Restoration artist Jodi Lacroix swings by to discuss coming to Catholicism, helping found Our Lady of Mount Carmel FSSP Church, and the joy of creating a space worthy of the worship of Almighty God.00:00:00 Jodie's (and John's) Story00:08:10 Foundations of Our Lady of Mount Carmel00:29:00 Evangelical zeal of the Latin Mass00:33:20 Sacred projects and restoring Carmel00:47:50 Lessons learned in painting a sanctuary00:54:00 Call to be a RestorationistThank you to our Patrons:Jason YoakamEileen BrownRudolph QuirozFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

  Come buy our indulgences... Rudy and Jordan dive into bad language and all the most asked questions: Should Catholics use bad words? What words does your grandma already know? Why do sailors have a monopoly on cursing?Shout out to the Prince of Peace Young Adult Group out of Greenville, SC for recommending this topic!00:00:00 Introduction 00:09:50 Our takes on swearing00:17:10 The story of REMF00:24:00 Nuance of language & blasphemy00:35:07 Padre Pio film controversy00:46:00 The loss of innocence 00:50:46 Not cursing around women00:52:32 Correlation between swearing and sailors00:53:20 Good example of swearing in ‘The King's Speech'00:56:15 Using language to harmThank you to our Patrons:Jason YoakamEileen BrownFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

 What makes the monastery so efficacious in directing the mind and the heart to God? A. Rule. Of. Life. You don't have to be a religious to take on this practice in your homes for the good of your soul and those under your care. This meditation is taken from the Fr. Lasance "My Prayer Book".Fr. Lasance's "My Prayer Book"Come buy our indulgences...Thank you to our Patrons:Jason YoakamEileen BrownRudolph QuirozFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube 

A Jedi tool, and a Sith Weapon.A strange article has appeared in The Atlantic attempting to explain how the rosary has been commandeered by militant 'Rad Trads', who are hellbent on violence and alt-right livin'. Let's go through this nonsense, and see exactly what the secular Left thinks about Catholics the greatest weapon we've been given.The writer of the article is entitled to his own opinions, and we condemn any attempts at harassment, bullying, or anything else. Obviously.Happy Feast of the Assumption. Listen along and then get to mass later!Article linkCome buy our indulgences...Thank you to our Patrons:Jason YoakamEileen BrownRudolph QuirozFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

  Come buy our indulgences... Praise God and all the memelords in Heaven, we did it! Thank you to all of our subscribers on Youtube for  helping us get to 1,000 subscribers! We are so humbled and honored by your patronage and support. To celebrate, we sit down to watch the 1968 documentary The New American Catholic , which interviews various religious and laity at the time of Vatican 2 to see how they welcomed the changes in their own words.The results are exactly what you expect. Enjoy!Thank you to our Patrons:Jason YoakamEileen BrownRudolph QuirozFollow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

 Come buy our indulgences... This goes out especially to our brothers and sisters in the dioceses of Arlington, Washington DC, and Chicago. God is with you in the midst of these persecutions, and we shall weather through whatever these bishops throw at us. Our revenge shall be in the laughter of our children. Thank you to our Patrons: Jason Yoakam Eileen Brown Rudolph Quiroz Follow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube

 Come buy our indulgences... Nick Cavazos 'The Traditional Thomist' recounts his road to Catholicism by way of many Protestant denominations, and how Our Lady led him to Truth in the Catholic Church.00:00:00 Introduction & Nick's conversion story00:07:51 Being raised nondenominational 00:12:30 Saved by the ‘Sinner's Prayer'00:19:10 Calvinism and Pentecostalism00:26:40 Grave Soaking00:28:00 Finding Stephen Anderson &King James-Onlyism00:33:34 The Church of Wells00:41:20 Doubting salvation and demonic forces00:47:20 Going to a Catholic Mass00:53:00 Coming Home01:06:30 The current state of Protestantism01:15:45 Taking Protestants to the Latin Mass1:20:35 Resisting evil__What does the Church teach on mixed marriage?https://youtu.be/UB9N3vlwXyMThank you to our Patrons: Jason Yoakam Eileen Brown Rudolph Quiroz Leala Kurtzke Follow us @gladtradpodcastVideo Episodes on Youtube