Your Brothers in Christ

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss our 4th Biblical character… Joseph of Arimathea. All four men we’ve covered are critical in the crucifixion of Christ, but very little is known about them. Give it a listen and see if you learn anything new about Joseph of Arimathea. We hope everyone had a great … Continue reading "47: Joseph of Arimathea" The post 47: Joseph of Arimathea appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the only thing everyone is discussing…the coronavirus! If you are one of the non-essential workers and you’re finding yourself at home for the entire month, we discuss the top 5 things you should be doing while under quarantine. If you have ideas you want to add to … Continue reading "46: Top 5 Things to Do During Quarantine" The post 46: Top 5 Things to Do During Quarantine appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

Prayer after prayer…Day after day…Rosary after rosary….  Why does God not listen to my prayers? Why is He ignoring me? Why does he seem to sometimes give me the opposite of what I asked for? Whether you always feeling like He is either not listening, giving you things you didn’t ask for, or giving you … Continue reading "45: GOD vs. ME" The post 45: GOD vs. ME appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

BACK AT IT!  Sorry for the long delay folks. We decided to start with a topic that we all deal with, probably more often that we like to admit! Justin and Dan The post 44: Sin Splatter appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

In this episode of the podcast we discuss the movie Hellboy. If you haven’t seen the movie, don’t worry, this isn’t a movie review. This is more of a reflection on the comics “son of the fallen one” being raised Catholic and what that means for his life. Give it a listen, let us know … Continue reading "43: Hellboy" The post 43: Hellboy appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

I so desperately wanted to call this episode Thpiritual Tithing and use a picture of Mike Tyson, but I’m pretty sure there are copyright issues with using his image like that. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss a different view on tithing. Instead of just giving your money back to God, what about … Continue reading "42: Spiritual Tithing" The post 42: Spiritual Tithing appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

In this episode of the podcast we discuss Lent, but not in the traditional sense? Instead, we look at how the faithful encounter Lent around the world. There’s some pretty odd and fascinating traditions out there! And what about you, what are your Lent traditions? Peace…and pancakes! -Justin and Dan The post 41: Lent & The Great Pancake Race? appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

In this episode of the podcast we discuss an account in the life of Jesus, His encounter with the woman at the well. Although scripture does not get into too much detail about this woman after her encounter, we dig up how she lived the rest of her life, her name, and even how she … Continue reading "40: Woman at the Well" The post 40: Woman at the Well appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

In this episode of the podcast we discuss what seems to be a heavy and reoccurring topic… “pain.” Does time actually heal all wounds? We discuss / debate this and much more. We hope this episode finds you well! Peace. -Justin and Dan The post 39: The Half-Life of Pain appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

In this episode of the podcast Dan decided to blindside Justin (blindside is when one of us has no idea what the other is going to ask/discuss) with a question about the importance of friendship using the Transfiguration and the Zombie Apocalypse as points of reference. Odd combination you say…. give it a listen and … Continue reading "38: The Zombie Rescue Van" The post 38: The Zombie Rescue Van appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

You’ve heard “Ya, but they have a great personality” or “True beauty is on the inside.” I’m sure you’ve also heard the opposite when describing someone who’s very attractive in appearance but not-so-much when it comes to who they are as a person. In this episode of the podcast we cover a version of those … Continue reading "37: Beauty Comes From Within?" The post 37: Beauty Comes From Within? appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

In this episode of the podcast we discuss another Top 5…but this time it revolves around a more powerful message regarding Advent! At the core of this season is the preparation of the second coming of Christ. So…. our question for this episode is this…. “What are the Top 5 things you would do if … Continue reading "36: The Arrival" The post 36: The Arrival appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

In this episode of the podcast we discuss the top 5 ways to maintain or find your “misplaced” Christmas Spirit.  If you’ve not misplaced it, but your getting bombarded by it, give our Top 5 a listen and see if any of them help you focus on a more meaningful Christmas. Peace! -Justin and Dan The post 35: Misplaced Christmas Spirit appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the elements of the Holiday Season that cause us the most amount of stress and how to avoid the pitfalls. It’s supposed to be a season of peace, joy, and love. How can we return to that? Give it a listen and let us know what you … Continue reading "34: Finding Peace in the Holidays" The post 34: Finding Peace in the Holidays appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

In this episode of the podcast, Justin and I have a conversation about prayer. We discuss the right and wrong way to pray and how to evolve beyond what we called the “Santa Prayer”. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. We’d love to hear your thoughts on prayer and what … Continue reading "33: Prayer: I’m Doing it Wrong." The post 33: Prayer: I’m Doing it Wrong. appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

Catholics vs. Protestants Catholics believe they are part of the “one, true, apostolic faith.” If that’s true, what happens to all those who are not Catholic? On the flip side, there are a lot of Protestants who feel that Catholics are part of a faith that is leading people away from Christ. At the root … Continue reading "32: Catholic vs. Protestant – Who gets into Heaven?" The post 32: Catholic vs. Protestant – Who gets into Heaven? appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

Have you considered the etiquette for Reconciliation? There’s things we are definitely supposed to do and not do, but in this episode we dive into the nuances of confession etiquette and expanded on some ideas that maybe you’ve not thought of. We hope you enjoy! -Justin and Dan The post 31: Five Do’s and Don’ts of Confession appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

Saints – Statues – Mary In this episode of the podcast we discuss a topic that a lot of other faiths consider to be a huge sin by the Catholic faith. Have you ever been accused of worshiping a false idol because you pray to a saint? The Bible even says we are to put … Continue reading "30: Saints, Statues, & Mary – The Catholic Sin" The post 30: Saints, Statues, & Mary – The Catholic Sin appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

In this episode of the podcast we are responding to a request from one of our Instagram friends, Diana! The suggestion was to address “What are the Guidelines, Rules, Characteristics, etc… of a Catholic Man.” I can’t remember how many we started with, but I can tell you that it took us a while to … Continue reading "29: Twelve Guidelines for a Catholic Man" The post 29: Twelve Guidelines for a Catholic Man appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

My earliest memories of anything resembling a ‘relic’ was watching Raiders of the Lost Ark. Over the years I think I’ve watched Indiana Jones and his unbelievable journey to find the Ark of the Covenant probably 100 times. The second greatest memory of such a journey came 8 years later when Indy went looking for … Continue reading "28: Three Relics You Didn’t Know Exist" The post 28: Three Relics You Didn’t Know Exist appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

In this episode of the ybic podcast we brought in a guest speaker. We thought it would be helpful to view topics of faith, relationships, and their struggles through the eyes of a teenager. Since our teenage years are somewhat of a distant memory, or so our knees keep telling us, the youth today are … Continue reading "27: Faith through the Eyes of a Teenager" The post 27: Faith through the Eyes of a Teenager appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

In this episode, Justin and I tackle the immovable object in our life. The things that cause us the most pain, the most amount of suffering, and keep us the furthest from God. I don’t want to go to much more into it, as I didn’t even let Justin in on the topic (Blindside Episode!). … Continue reading "26: Big Gulp Your Faith" The post 26: Big Gulp Your Faith appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

This episode of the ybickc podcast, we cover The Centurion. There are several mentions of a “Centurion” throughout the New Testament, but we are going to focus on one, arguably the most prominent, Cassius Longinus… the man who pierced the side of Christ at the end of the crucifixion. Fact vs. Fiction When we cover … Continue reading "25: The Centurion" The post 25: The Centurion appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

In this episode we cover The Top 5 Do’s and Don’ts at a Catholic Mass. Some of these may already make your list, but I’d bet there’s at least one or two that don’t. I’m also sure we all probably have a much longer list than 5. We tried to narrow it down to the … Continue reading "24: The Top 5 Do’s and Don’ts at a Catholic Mass" The post 24: The Top 5 Do’s and Don’ts at a Catholic Mass appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

This is the second part of our interview with The President of Benedictine College, Steve Minnis. Do you ever feel as though your trying your hardest but getting nowhere? Kind of like your pedalling a bike as hard as you can but you always seem to go the wrong direction. Maybe its time to let … Continue reading "23: Memorare Army & Tandem Bikes (President Minnis)" The post 23: Memorare Army & Tandem Bikes (President Minnis) appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

The Power of Prayer What do Lou Holtz, Mike Sweeney, and the Pope have in common? They each believe in the power of prayer and at the center of some pretty miraculous events is the President of Benedictine College, Steve Minnis. We had a great interview with President Minnis during this podcast as he showed … Continue reading "22: President of Benedictine College (The Power of Prayer)" The post 22: President of Benedictine College (The Power of Prayer) appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

The Good, the Bad and the Morally Offensive Mainstream movies have an age limit that tops out at 17 / 18, so if you’re over the age of 18 you can watch, pretty much any movie  you want…right? But should you? How closely does Hollywood’s movie rating system fall in-line with that of the Church? … Continue reading "21: Movie Morality (Podcast)" The post 21: Movie Morality (Podcast) appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

In this episode of the show we discuss another Biblical character, Simon of Cyrene. How much do you know about him? Where is Cyrene and what was he doing in Jerusalem? Was he Jewish? Why was he (specifically) called upon to participate in the single greatest event in human history?   We cover all these questions … Continue reading "20: Simon of Cyrene (Podcast)" The post 20: Simon of Cyrene (Podcast) appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

As we prepare for the 4th week of Advent, we prepare for the birth of Christ, especially since it lands on Christmas Eve. With that in mind, what is the greatest gift you ever received? What is the greatest gift you’ve ever given? We discuss ours as well as the greatest gift the world has … Continue reading "19: Advent Part 4 of 4 – The Living Gift" The post 19: Advent Part 4 of 4 – The Living Gift appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

The third week of Advent, we are calling it The Living Joy. This week is a time of rejoice, a time of joy. But this time of year it’s easy to confuse happy with joy. We dive into this topic during this podcast, we hope you enjoy. Feel free to leave your comments below, and … Continue reading "18: Advent Part 3 of 4 – The Living Joy" The post 18: Advent Part 3 of 4 – The Living Joy appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

As the Holy Family is making their journey to Bethlehem, we reflect on our own journey. Are we standing still, stuck in the sand doing the same things over and over all the while bearing no fruit? What does our journey look like, what should it look like and (most importantly), what will it look … Continue reading "17: Advent Part 2 of 4 – The Living Journey" The post 17: Advent Part 2 of 4 – The Living Journey appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

Welcome to the Advent Season. We are doing a 4 part podcast with each one being issued each week of Advent. We decided to start the first week with what we call “The Living Purgatory.” Seems like an odd comparison, right? Give the podcast a listen and see how they connect. God Bless… Justin and … Continue reading "16: Advent Part 1 of 4 – The Living Purgatory" The post 16: Advent Part 1 of 4 – The Living Purgatory appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

It’s sad to say, but depending on your age, names like; Ted Bundy, David Berkowitz, Jeffrey Dahmer, or John Wayne Gacy are household names. If those don’t ring a bell, how about The Zodiac Killer, The Son of Sam, BTK, or Jack the Ripper. The media has given murderers far too much attention and like moths … Continue reading "15: The Conversion of Charles Manson" The post 15: The Conversion of Charles Manson appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

The Noah Wilson Story Most of you have heard of Noah’s Bandage Project. Some have been blessed to meet Noah and the Wilson family. However, there’s probably very few who’ve heard the whole story of how this 6 year old boy contracted, fought and beat cancer all the while never losing his faith. He is … Continue reading "14: Faith Through Adversity Podcast – The Noah Wilson Story" The post 14: Faith Through Adversity Podcast – The Noah Wilson Story appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

Our First Guest on the Show We have heard money mentioned in the bible but is it evil?  What effect can finances have on the family? We invited a special guest to give us some insight into these very questions.  Enjoy the show! The post 13: Love of Money Podcast (With Our First Guest!) appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

  Cable, Satellite, Netflix, Hulu, Xbox, PlayStation, Social Media, Phones, Computers, Tablets, Laptops, DVD Players How much “screen time” do your kids have with those things each day? Once we tracked it over the course of a couple days, it’s a lot more than one might think. When do they have this screen time? If … Continue reading "12: Technology & It’s Affect on the Youth (Podcast)" The post 12: Technology & It’s Affect on the Youth (Podcast) appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

Our faith journey, a lot of times, is referenced to as our “path”.  However, in reality, it can feel more like that of a roller coaster.  The high’s and low’s can last days, weeks, months, and sometimes years.  Most of the time, our high’s seem short lived, while the lows can drag out to what seems … Continue reading "10: Spiritual Dryness" The post 10: Spiritual Dryness appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

  In The Screwtape Letters, C.S.Lewis masterfully shows how a demon can influence someone; “Indeed the safest road to Hell is the gradual one—the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts.” Sometimes the evil one whispers in your ear or gently taps you on the shoulder… and sometimes he’s not so … Continue reading "9: Letting the Devil Drive" The post 9: Letting the Devil Drive appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

Yeah Right You know those saying where your immediate reaction is “yeah right”? This episode of our “Blindside” podcast, Justin hits me with with one of those saying (as it relates to God). Enjoy!  -Justin and Dan The post 8: God Thinks I Can Lift a Buick appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

Should it be Father or father, or can it be both? The life of a Catholic Priest is to be single, celibate, and married to the Church. But has it always been that way?  Are there any married Catholic Priests today, because I think I might now a couple. How’s that possible? Listen to the … Continue reading "7: Should Priests Be Allowed To Marry?" The post 7: Should Priests Be Allowed To Marry? appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

Indulgences Indulgences, I’ve heard the term (I think), but I’m not sure I know what it means.  Upon reflection, this could be one of the most powerful and unused gifts of the Church. This podcast will get into what they are, how to do them, and who they are for. We hope you find it … Continue reading "6: Indulgences" The post 6: Indulgences appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

As the tremors from the earthquake subsided, Cassius looked toward Golgotha in the distance. People were panicked, moving down the path quickly. Dark clouds boiled over the hills and over all of Jerusalem.  Behind him, he could hear screams coming from inside the walls of the city. It was chaos. One of many Roman soldiers … Continue reading "Easter Sunrise – Two Roman Soldiers Encounter Eternity" The post Easter Sunrise – Two Roman Soldiers Encounter Eternity appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

Suffering is something we all do, probably daily.  Some people are really good at hiding it while others are over powered by it.  What is suffering to you and how can you begin to change the way you handle it? The post 5: Suffering Podcast appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

  The Last Man on Earth – Blindside Podcast – Your Brothers in Christ, Kansas City (YBiCKC). The “blindside” podcast is a new series where one of us prepared a question and blindsides the other person for a more ‘organic’ conversation. This episode, Dan blindsided Justin regarding the TV show “The Last Man on Earth”…FYI, … Continue reading "4: The Last Man on Earth" The post 4: The Last Man on Earth appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

People from the Bible Podcast – Barabbas:  how much do we know about the man who was almost crucified instead of Christ?  What did he do after he was released from captivity? The post 3: Barabbas (People from the Bible) appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

Lent, the struggles and sacrifices we should be making.  Are you ready for Lent? The post 2: Lent appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.

Our Prayer Life Podcast.  What does your prayer life consist of and are you happy with it? The post 1: Prayer Life appeared first on Your Brothers in Christ.