Live a Little

Secularism has its own sacraments and sacramentals like the mask, the vax, the pill, abortion, gay unions, pornography or scientism that are attempts to replace and mock the true sacraments. These misguided attempts to bridge the gap between the spiritual and the physical realms (despite the denial of an intersection between the two or that spiritual realm exists) witness to the schizophrenia of the gnostic secular world order.  Please, consider supporting Live a Little on Patreon.     

In this episode, as lay people, we reminisce about why we prefer the TLM, express our sadness about the new restrictions and encourage people to pray, fast and not to lose heart.   Please, consider supporting Live a Little on Patreon. 

Gnosticism is a mercurial heresy that seep into many aspects of the Church life. In this episode Angela and Derya talk about the history of Gnosticism, how the Church dealt with it and why it is still present today. Please, consider supporting Live a Little on Patreon. 

Oguz Alhan grew up in Istanbul and found Christ through reading the New Testament. Despite being threatened by his family, he chose to stay with Christ. His journey is both inspiring and thought-provoking.  Please, consider supporting Live a Little on Patreon. 

Angela walks through the history of the Mother's Day and how we arrived at the "Birthing Person's Day". In a world where the beauty of motherhood is overpowered by utilitarianism and hedonism, Angela reminds us that where there is love there is no labor.  Donate on Patreon. Visit deryalittle.com Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook and Instagram

Modesty is an expression of the virtue of temperance, which should guide more than simply clothing. In this episode, Angela and I talk about what it means to be modest in a sex saturated world and how the Catholic Church offers the only alternative to both secular liberalism and Islam both of which objectify the person. (We also segue into veiling during Mass.) Donate on Patreon. Visit deryalittle.com Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook and Instagram

Bob Brenneman talks about Islamization of Christian lands, evangelizing Muslims, dreams and visions, and Mary's role in the conversion of Muslims.  Donate on Patreon. Visit deryalittle.com Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.

End of the first century and Christianity is not a fringe movement anymore. Bloodshed is soon to begin. In this episode, we look into the lives of St. Ignatius and St. Polycarp.  Donate on Patreon. Visit deryalittle.com Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.

Derya and Angela talk about Acts of the Apostles and the beginning of the Catholic Church through the lives of St. Luke, St. John, St. Paul, St. Mary Magdalene and St. Lydia. St. Thecla makes an appearance, too! Donate on Patreon. Visit deryalittle.com Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.  

Veronica lives in a Muslim country in the Middle East. The Lord found her and her husband in the dark and brought them home to the Catholic Church. In this episode, she shares her upbringing, Our Lady's intercession and her amazing journey to Christ.  Donate on Patreon. Visit deryalittle.com Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.

Justin McClain talks about his faith, his work and his thoughts on race. He is also a snake wrangler, so we talk about snakes, too. His Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/Justin.Vanlee.McClain   Donate on Patreon. Visit deryalittle.com Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.

Angela Erickson, a former pro-life warrior, current chaser of toddlers and picker-upper of toys, shares her journey from being a working mother to becoming a stay at home mother. We talked about struggles of being faithful Catholic women in this secular world. Listen for yourself and for the women in your life! Her article on the subject resonated with me: My SAHM Identity Crisis: Embracing the "Hidden Year" of Motherhood after Letting Go of My Career. Donate on Patreon. deryalittle.com Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.    

Matthew is a therapist and a D&D dungeon master, but most of all he has survived his youthful wanderings and is a faithful Catholic. He shares how richness of tradition kept him home and how we can help today's youth stay on the straight and the narrow. You can find his writings on psychology and theology on his blog, Vespers in Vienna.  Donate on Patreon. Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.

Fr. Thomas and Dr. Fimister talk about their new book on integralism and answer questions about what it means.  Their book Integralism is available for pre-order. Donate on Patreon. Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.

Anthony "Tony" Ferguson was raised Catholic, but found the reasons for faith unsatisfactory in high school and moved on to living a life of alcohol, drugs and pleasure in college. In this episode, he shares how the Lord pulled him out of darkness and helped him overcome addiction.  Donate on Patreon. Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.

Chris Lewis, aka Baritus Catholic, talks about his many conversions, the place of art in his life and the life of the church and why he enjoys the Traditional Latin Mass. Chris is the artist behind the Live a Little logo and The Beginner's Guide to the Latin Mass. Make sure to follow him on Instagram to see more of his amazing work.  Support Derya on Patreon. Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.

Linda grew up in the Middle East where she learned about Islam. After her father's death, she moved to Canada where she learned about New Age practices. Yet, Christ found her in the darkness and changed her life.  Support Derya on Patreon. Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.

Husband and I decided to homeschool three of our kids this year. Today was our very first day. In this episode, I talk about how the Lord slowly and patiently led us to homeschooling even though we were resistant for a long time. Support Derya on Patreon. Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook

Dr. Fimister and I, two immigrants to the US, talk about the shaky ground that is the immigration conversation. Support Derya on Patreon. Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook

Keith Albert Little's journey from non-denominational Protestantism to Catholic Church helps us understand how to reach our separated brethren. We talk about the importance of being willing to talk about the Faith, the centrality of the Eucharist and much more.  Support Derya on Patreon. Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook    

What do socialism and Islam have in common? They are both willing sacrifice the unit for the whole. Individualism, on the other hand, puts the unit above the whole. Only, the Church offers the true solution. Support Derya on Patreon. Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook  

Psychologist Courtney Minerd talks about depression, anxiety, how to find a good therapist, and the complementarity of mind, body and soul. This is an episode for both clergy and laity so that we can support each other better. Support Derya on Patreon. Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook

Annie Sarlo, youth and campus minister, shares how to reach the youth. She talks about the necessity of simplicity and reverence in youth ministry, in addition to being willing to give up our time to become mentors. Support Derya on Patreon. Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook

Many people meet their spouses online. The Lord brought hubby and I together using CatholicMatch. In this episode, I share my own experience and what I learned, even though I wasn't open to the idea at first.  Support Derya on Patreon. Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook

Priests in predominantly Muslim countries face different challenges and opportunities. Fr. Anthony shares his experiences as a young priest in different Middle Eastern countries. Support Derya on Patreon. Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook

The Lord found Patrick inside a tornado and turned his life around. Now, he travels around the continent to share God's unlikely love for us and how we can become better at living the Faith. In this episode, he talks about his own conversion and how we can reach others in our lives. You can learn more about him at Evango: "Through his weekly articles, videos, livestreams and inspiring messages, Patrick encourages thousands of Christians around the world to know, love and live the Faith." Support Derya on Patreon. Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.

If we truly love our neighbor, we will share the Faith with them. Seven tips on sharing the Faith with Muslims.  Support me on Patreon. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook.

Divorces and annulments are a part of our daily lives. Vicky Sohl talks about her own experience of going through a broken relationship that ended with a divorce and an annulment. Her work through the Diocese of Lincoln helps those who are trying to survive divorce. In this episode, she tells us how to support friends and family with struggling marriages and how to talk to divorced people.  Support me on Patreon. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook.

Fr. Harrison Ayre talks about acedia (aka spiritual sloth), its manifestations and how we can fight this sin to bring joy and peace back to our lives. Support me on Patreon. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook.  

An episode on the Eucharist, sacrifice, and why Latin Mass is attractive to so many people. I share my own experience while also talking about participation, continuity and reverence. Let me know what you think in the comments or social media.  Support me on Patreon. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook.

George Nicolas was baptized Catholic. He had a comfortable childhood where Christianity was an occasional side note. When he wondered what the meaning of life was, Islam presented an answer that was worthy of listening. Over a decade after his conversion to Islam, thanks to ISIS and Twitter, he started to truly question his faith. George was confirmed in the Church of his baptism after an encounter with Christ in the Eucharist. Listen to this amazing story that touches on the troubles of lukewarm Christianity and the need for a robust religion.  Support me on Patreon. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook.    

The most common objections of Islam to Christianity are the Trinity and the Incarnation. In this episode, we will look into St. Thomas' De Rationibus Fidei to explain Muslims (and anyone else) that Christianity is not polytheistic and the Incarnation is the ultimate expression of God's love for us. Support me on Patreon. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook.

Fr. Alek Schrenk talks about his call to priesthood, how he responds to people about the abuse crisis, the place of liturgy in worship and why beauty attracts us.  Support me on Patreon. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook.

An introductory episode on why Catholics should evangelize. "The proclamation of the Gospel remains the primary service that the Church owes to humanity, to offer the salvation of Christ to the man of our time, who is in many ways humiliated and oppressed, and to orientate in a Christian way cultural, social, and ethical transformations that are unfolding in the world." Pope Benedict XVI Support me on Patreon. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook.