Outcast Catholic

In this final episode, we examine our true identity in God's eyes despite any feeling of being an outcast.  

How we nurture the interior life impacts the external fruitfulness we offer to others and to the Church.  

The greatest challenge that formators face among seminarians is often replicated in the hearts of many Christian believers.  

Given how sporting events often draw people together, is the Church still a place where belonging and communion can be found?  

When configured to Christ, the pattern of salvation can be seen in all layers of our lives.  

The Diocese of Sioux City announces the appointment of a new bishop by Pope Francis, continuing the succession of the apostles.    

Where are self-acceptance and strength found when feeling broken, especially in the face of depression and chronic pain?  

Do current birth rates indicate a growing hopelessness in our culture?  Is there still a desire for the continued gift of life while cooperating with the Creator?  

Are Catholics schools still relevant to the mission of the Church, and how do all Catholics relate to this apostolate?  

Join us for a discussion about a new ministry that is helping Catholics find support and inclusion within the Church.  

How do conversations about other's struggles get incorporated into initial steps of evangelization? 

Join us as we discuss three common misconceptions about Catholics. 

How are online relationships and the rise of AI interactions shaping our understanding of how persons dwell in communion with each other?  

We offer a special message on the birthday of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  

Is there any guarantee that our worship today is the same as what Christians used to offer?  

How to do we receive others in the midst of imperfections?  Are our interactions with others seen as graced encounters with Christ?  

What is the contemporary situation of agnosticism and how do we support those who are searching for the presence of God?  

How do natural virtues serve as a gateway to deeper evangelization? 

In pondering some questions that young believers face, we discuss how to meet people in their insecurities regarding faith.  

When navigating life in the Church, how deeply do our guiding principles run?  

As we seek greater guidance from God, do we allow him to lead us according to His ways?  

A new invention used to terminate one's own life is making headlines.  How does this push for euthanasia undermine the dignity of each human person?  

How we approach the mystery of worship invites us to focus on how we willingly place ourselves in front of God.  

On rare occasions, someone might not receive absolution when coming to confession.  How do we understand this pastoral response and the confusion that it can cause?   

When met with those of a different cultural background, how do we respond?  Is there a feeling of angst and insecurity, or do we embrace the opportunity before us?  

In part two of our interview with Fr. Max Carson, we take a deep look at the experience of depression and anxiety. 

Fr. Crotty joins Fr. Max Carson of the Diocese of Des Moines, to discuss his own experience with mental health and the intercession of Our Lady.  

Fr. Crotty joins a fellow podcaster, Jon Konz, to hear about the power of grace and providence in his journey into a deeper life of faith.  

Reviewing a new book by Jim Jansen, we examine the steps needed to help believers along their journey of discipleship 

Catholics gathering in bars and restaurants to deepen their faith provides another avenue of engagement for the spreading of the Gospel and the support of one another.  

The topic of sex is often approached with avoidance, yet how do we change the narrative toward a more holistic understanding of the gift of sexuality?  

Women have the greatest involvement in the Church, yet do not share proportionally in Her authority and leadership. 

Young adult missionaries continue to step forward to serve as evangelists to their contemporaries, thereby advancing the Gospel.  

Do we run the risk of listening to the same voices and the same mindsets, thereby missing the dignity of other people?  

Tattoos are widely common in our culture.  What do they signify and is there a deeper meaning to the dignity of the human body?  

Many ask why women cannot be ordained priests and wonder if the Church unjustly discriminates against them.  Join us for this important discussion topic.   

We join Deacon James Keating for a powerful discussion on the importance of prayer within marriage, and how it leads couples closer to God. 

From an Irish pub, we tackle the aching question, "Is there something else out there for me beyond this life?" 

How do Catholics understand the links between physical and spiritual health?  

Should Catholics participate in Yoga and are there other alternative forms of exercise?  Join us for an important discussion with our guest, Juliane Flanery.  

How often do we approach God demanding answers?  Is this the best approach for prayer?  

There are three voices that we encounter internally.  Which one is of God?  

In looking to Mary and Peter, we better understand the importance of belief before any exercise of power within the Church.  

Did God simply "use" Mary for her body, in order to bring forth God the Son into the world?  

There exists an internal space where God wants to encounter us-- a space where the question about God's existence seeks to be fulfilled with the ultimate answer.  

As baptisms continue to decrease in the West, so too is there an increase in our exposure to the presence of evil.  

During the spring planting season, what can we learn about God's designs for how the grace of the sacraments germinate as a gift from heaven?  

Where do "good people" go after death, particularly those who do not want to belong to the body of Christian believers?  

How does our behavior get thrown back on God, thereby altering our image that we have of the Father?  

What religious themes can be found in the latest Dune movie?   

At the heart of mourning is the gift of consolation, which links us to the other in authentic relationship and support.