STLYA Presents: Theology on Tap

You are designed to “be perfect as the Heavenly Father is perfect” (Mat 5:34).  But that’s impossible.  You are designed “to pray without ceasing” (1... Read More The post How to Be a Part-Time Monk – Fr. Augustine Wetta, OSB appears on STL Young Adults.

Spend some time listening to what it means to be hopelessly devoted. Many Catholic young adults spend most of their time thinking about it, after... Read More The post Devoted – Rachel Leininger appears on STL Young Adults.

J.R.R. Tolkien is universally known for his Middle-Earth Legandarium (primarily the Lord of the Rings), and is somewhat known for his devout Catholic faith. Just... Read More The post God, Death, Free Will, & Eucatastrophe: Christian Themes in Lord of the Rings – Shane Van Diest appears on STL Young Adults.

No Salvation Outside the Church – Where did that theological idea come from, and does the Church still hold it today, and if so, what... Read More The post No Salvation Outside the Church – Dr. Ed Hogan appears on STL Young Adults.

In this special edition of the TOT Podcast, Catching Foxes talks about young adult ministry in a post-Christian society, and answers your questions! Luke and... Read More The post Catching Foxes (Special Edition) appears on STL Young Adults.

“Liar, Lunatic, or Lord: C.S. Lewis and His Trilemma Argument for the Truth of Jesus” In his approach to Christian apologetics, CS Lewis sought to... Read More The post Liar, Lunatic, or Lord – Dr. James McCullough appears on STL Young Adults.

In this talk, Katie Pesha will explore the nature, vocation, and mission of women with a closer look into Saint John Paul II’s Letter to... Read More The post Women in the Church – Katie Pesha appears on STL Young Adults.

In this talk Dr. Cara dispels some misinformation about the teachings of reproductive ethics in the church and, explains why the teachings are what they are,... Read More The post Hot Topics in Reproductive Ethics – Dr. Cara Buskmiller appears on STL Young Adults.

“Praying Through My Priorities: How to Experience the Joys of a Purpose Driven Life” In this talk, Fr. Anthony Wieck offers practical wisdom for finding... Read More The post Praying Through My Priorities – Fr. Anthony Wieck, SJ appears on STL Young Adults.

“Where is my place in the Church?” “I have gifts to offer, but can I actually use them?” “I know I am called to serve... Read More The post Purpose, Passion, and Your Place in the Church – Denny Handley appears on STL Young Adults.

In the history of philosophy and theology, a great deal of time and energy has been spent on the question; How can a good God... Read More The post What is Suffering For? appears on STL Young Adults.

Are you in a season of waiting? Lauren Scharmer shares her personal story about how she has learned to seek God during the waiting.  The... Read More The post Love in the Waiting appears on STL Young Adults.

How does one find joy in a life of suffering? Fr. Voltz uses stories from the lives of his loved ones to answer this question.... Read More The post Nativity: The Origin of Joy appears on STL Young Adults.

Join Rachel as she shares her personal story about faith and gratitude during very challenging times. Rachel’s faith and prayers from others have helped her... Read More The post Obsessed with Life: A Story of Hope and Thanksgiving appears on STL Young Adults.

Vince and Maggie’s recent Pilgrimage to the Holy Land was an answered prayer and a dream come true. Expecting to encounter Jesus in the places... Read More The post In the Breaking of the Bread: Encountering Christ in the Holy Land appears on STL Young Adults.

In this edition of the Theology on Tap Podcast, Dr. John Finley will focus on the distinctiveness of friendship compared with other forms of human love.... Read More The post Friendship: The Elixir of Life – Dr. John Finley appears on STL Young Adults.

Inspired by the country song refrain: “God is great, beer is good, people are crazy”, Paul will explore our relationship with God, the goodness in... Read More The post A Theology of Drinking: God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy- Paul Masek appears on STL Young Adults.

Tucked into the countryside of Taizé, France, lies a place of discovery, faith, and community. The ecumenical community of Taizé brothers attracts thousands of young... Read More The post Seek, Pray, Love: A Journey to Taizé – Brother Emile of the Taizé community appears on STL Young Adults.

It all started with a date and a car accident on Valentines Day in 2005. Since then, Katie and Jason Gray have tried to balance... Read More The post Love Like Crazy – Katie and Jason Gray appears on STL Young Adults.

Presented by Giovanni Madriz, Program Coordinator of the Office of Hispanic Ministry of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, “María de Guadalupe: A Beacon for Our... Read More The post María de Guadalupe: A Beacon for Our Times- Giovanni Madriz appears on STL Young Adults.

It’s a new year, how is God speaking to you? We make resolutions for our health, professional, and social lives, but have we considered the... Read More The post Mission Possible: New Year’s Resolution – Jonathan Lewis appears on STL Young Adults.

Deacon Ryan explores the basic questions of the human heart- who am I? Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I... Read More The post “Desire, Wonder, and Human Longing” with Deacon Ryan Adorjan appears on STL Young Adults.

“For everything I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for everything I have not seen.” In this Theology on Tap talk, Jane Guenther shares... Read More The post Angels and Demons: Spiritual Warfare in the Modern Age – Jane Guenther appears on STL Young Adults.

During this Theology on Tap talk, Fr. Chris Martin presents a conversation that he believes we, as Catholic Christians, need to have about the topic of sexual... Read More The post Sexual Confusion and the Mystery of Mercy – Fr. Chris Martin appears on STL Young Adults.

“[In marriage] you don’t sign up to live with a saint, you sign up to make someone a saint, and you give them permission to... Read More The post Have Mercy: Dating and Marriage – Rachel & David Leininger appears on STL Young Adults.