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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Deacon Frank – a deacon, author, columnist, and speaker – to unpack the biblical roots, proof, and evidence for the Perpetual Virginity of Mary. Using the Bible as the jumping off point, Deacon Frank is speaking directly to our non-Catholic Christian audience as he explains what makes Catholics believe – in tandem with the Early Christians – that Mary was not only a virgin before and after the birth of Jesus but was vowed, from the beginning, to remain one. This is a great explainer for one of those crucial Marian dogmas that trip up so many non-Catholic Christians. With charity, clarity, and light, Deacon Frank tackles this tough topic. You'll love it. For more from Deacon Frank check out his articles on Catholic Exchange.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music,A very special thanks to our Patreon co-producers who make this show possible: Amanda, Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Jorg, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William.Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Christians living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”DISCUSSION QUESTIONS With Scripture Are Below the Description!The nobility of knighthood isn't about suppressing masculine power—it's about channeling it properly. Matthew McKenna, PhD candidate in theology at Ave Maria University, returns to explore how chivalry offers the antidote to both toxic masculinity and passionless mediocrity.The conversation begins with a profound observation: fiction shapes us as much as non-fiction. The stories we consume—whether through literature, film, or other media—profoundly influence our worldview and aspirations. This makes the recovery of timeless narratives from authors like Tolkien, Chesterton, and Lewis essential for developing a coherent moral vision.McKenna, expectant father to his first child, shares his concerns about raising children in today's cultural landscape. With pornography exposure happening at increasingly younger ages and children's entertainment becoming progressively more toxic, parents face unprecedented challenges in forming their children's moral imagination. This reality makes understanding the philosophical foundations of our culture wars more important than ever.Read Matthew's Articles at the Catholic Exchange! Understanding St. Thomas Aquinas on You TubeJacks Latest Blog Young Men United in the Eucharist: Heroically Rebuilding the Three Necessary SocietiesFollow us and watch on X: John Paul II Renewal @JP2RenewalSubscribe to our Newly Resurrected YouTube Channel!Sign up for our Newsletter: https://jp2renew.org/Discussion questions:How do the stories and media we consume shape our worldview and aspirations, and what steps can we take to ensure we engage with narratives that promote virtue and truth?Scripture Ref: Philippians 4:8 – “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”How does the imagery of a knight's armor in this passage reflect the call to rise above our natural state through discipline and purpose?Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6:13-17 – “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm… having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.”The importance of combining moral virtue with practical skills. How can young men today develop both a strong philosophical foundation and the capabilities needed to address cultural challenges effectively?Scripture Ref: 2 Timothy 2:15 – “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”How does the philosophical error of existentialism, as discussed by Matthew, contribute to cultural issues like transgender ideology, and what can we learn from traditional philosophical and theological perspectives to counter these errors?Scripture Ref: Genesis 1:27 – “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”Support the show

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Pope St. Pius X coined the term “modernism” and identified it as so deadly that he called it the “synthesis of all heresies.” Jim Valois has written an article in Catholic Exchange on identifying and defeating modernism.  Defeating Modernism Download the Veritas app Joe & Joe on X Joe & Joe on YouTube

In this episode, Deacon sits down with Michael Lichens — former editor of Catholic Exchange and St. Austin Review, and a seasoned editor of nonfiction, memoirs, short stories, scripts, and more. Known for his passion for strange history and offbeat travels, Michael shares insights from his newest book and dives into a wide-ranging conversation full of fascinating, intriguing topics.__https://www.mlichens.com/Weird Catholic Handbookhttps://sophiainstitute.com/product/weird-catholic-handbook/?srsltid=AfmBOor3ltm3FPMdnZPXfXRRSl2T2dKsbWOR09mc_6XGUMzbTrAXxjiV

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”The extraordinary story of a 13-year-old martyr provides a powerful lens through which we examine modern faith challenges. Writer and Catholic convert Avery Lane joins us to share the remarkable testimony of José Luis Sánchez del Río—"Joselito"—who was tortured and killed during Mexico's Cristero War for refusing to renounce his faith.Avery's own journey from secular humanism to Catholicism frames our exploration of Joselito's story. We trace how this child became a flag bearer for Catholic resistance fighters when the Mexican government implemented anti-Catholic laws in the 1920s. During battle, Joselito demonstrated incredible selflessness by offering his horse to his general, sacrificing his own escape and leading to his capture by government forces.What follows is an account of extraordinary courage. Joselito refused to deny Christ and his final words—"Viva Cristo Rey! Viva Santa Maria de Guadalupe!"—echo through history as a testament to unwavering faith.Read The Full Story Here!   And read Avery's other inspiring work at the "Catholic Exchange"Contact Jack: info@jp2renew.orgFollow us and watch on X: John Paul II Renewal @JP2RenewalSubscribe to our Newly Resurrected YouTube Channel!On Rumble: JohnPaulIIRCIf you're interested in being a sponsor of the Become Who You Are Podcast, please email us at Info@JP2Renew.org Jack Latest Blog: Living on the Surface, Never Going Deep: Jenny, Jesus, Carl Jung and Bill WSupport the show

Tune in to Respect Life Radio for a compelling conversation with Kevin Wells, former Major League Baseball writer, author and Catholic speaker, as he discusses his latest article in Catholic Exchange, “Champions of Faith” Returns to Inspire a New Generation. Wells highlights the powerful revival of this iconic series, which blends Major League Baseball with timeless Catholic witness, offering today's youth bold examples of virtue, courage, and faith in action. Don't miss this inspiring look at how sports and spirituality continue to intersect in meaningful ways. To read the full article visit: https://catholicexchange.com/champions-of-faith-returns-to-inspire-a-new-generation/

This week on Respect Life Radio, we're thrilled to welcome Joe Dunikoski, founder of Forum 56 and VersoJobs and a proud graduate of the University of Dallas. Joe's innovative work with VersoJobs is changing the way we think about career paths. VersoJobs is committed to matching individuals with jobs that truly align with their God-given talents, helping them flourish both professionally and spiritually. Through their mission, they aim to create meaningful employment opportunities that are unapologetically Catholic, integrating faith into the workplace and glorifying God in every endeavor. Joe also shares insights from his recent article, "Don't Settle: Using Your God-Given Talents in the Workplace," published on Catholic Exchange. In this piece, he emphasizes the importance of not compromising on our calling and the need to find work that reflects our true capabilities and values. Tune in to hear how Joe is helping individuals live out their vocation with purpose and passion, one job at a time. To read Joe's full article visit: https://catholicexchange.com/dont-settle-using-your-god-given-talents-in-the-workplace/

Today on Respect Life Radio, we're joined by Father Tim Welles, a priest of the Diocese of La Crosse in Wisconsin. Deacon Geoff and Father Welles explore the Virgin Mary's role in the Catholic Church, addressing common misconceptions and explaining the foundation of the honor given to her. As a mariologist, Father Welles highlights the importance of Mary's role in our spiritual lives, emphasizing that her primary purpose is to lead us closer to her son, Jesus Christ. To read one of Father Welles' recent articles, visit Catholic Exchange.

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”What happens when you hand high school students Aristotle, Aquinas, and Dante instead of dumbed-down material? According to teacher Jon Bishop, they respond with remarkable enthusiasm and depth.With only 30% of American high school students reading at minimum proficiency standards across the Nation, skyrocketing mental health issues, and declining academic outcomes despite increased spending... Rather than following educational fads, John advocates returning to proven approaches that engage students' moral imagination and foster genuine human connection.In this thought-provoking conversation, Jon shares how his "Human Flourishing" course creates space for students to engage with timeless texts through almost entirely student-led discussions. The results challenge popular assumptions about today's youth – today's teens are hungry for substance, meaning, and the language to express life's fundamental questions."These questions in human life are perennial," Jon explains. Read Jon's Important Article at the Catholic Exchange! Covenant Eyes   Use Promo Code: JP2Follow us and watch on X: John Paul II Renewal @JP2RenewalOn Rumble: JohnPaulIIRCWe Just Started again on YouTube:)Catch up with the latest on our website: jp2renew.org and Sign up for our Newsletter!!  Support the show

Tune in to Respect Life Radio this week to hear Deacon Geoff's conversation with Jon Bishop, a teacher studying poetry and Catholic Intellectual Tradition at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. They explore the importance of critical thinking and the role of a liberal education in fostering it. Jon emphasizes how essential it is for teachers to illuminate key topics and ask the right questions to encourage deeper learning. If you'd like to read Mr. Bishop's latest article, A Crisis in Seriousness, you can find it at Catholic Exchange.

We live in Grace,while we wait for Grace. We live in God, work in God, Love in God. (T)here's only God. No 'we'. Hi Love. His Work. His Life. Trust Him with It. I Love you, nik nikki@curlynikki.comPlease support the show: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings▶▶ Cash App $NikWalton __________________________________________Surrender Novena Day 8 - Father Dolindo Ruotolo Close your eyes and let yourself be carried away on the flowing current of my grace; close your eyes and do not think of the present, turning your thoughts away from the future just as you would from temptation. Repose in me, believing in my goodness, and I promise you by my love that if you say “You take care of it” I will take care of it all; I will console you, liberate you and guide you.O Jesus, I surrender myself to you, take care of everything! (10 times)Mother, I am yours now and forever. Through you and with you I always want to belong completely to Jesus.Amen"__________________________________________"Don't pray from the hurt, pray from the Heart" - Iyanla "Tomorrow isn't promised but when you live for Jesus, Eternity is." - @betteryouliving"He is a letter to everyone. You open it. It says, 'Live'." - RumiThe Emergency Novena-- Memorare: "Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petition, but in thy Mercy, hear and answer me. Amen"'Mother Teresa was flooded with prayer requests, and she had many intentions that she wanted to send up quickly to Our Lady. Her solution? Pray a novena of Memorares. Mother Teresa would pray nine Memorares in a row - and then she immediately added a tenth in thanksgiving for graces received. I can't remember where I first heard about the Emergency Novena, but the graces I have received each time I've prayed it have been tangible and immediate." - Maura Roan McKeegan, Catholic Exchange

Tune in to the Respect Life Radio podcast as we welcome guest Suellen Brewster, who discusses her recent article on Catholic Exchange, "Our Response to Crisis: Fear or Faith." Suellen explores the challenges we face during times of crisis and how we can respond with a faith-filled perspective rather than succumbing to fear. Suellen encourages the the faithful writing, "We have the opportunity to let go of fearful, judgmental reactions, to trust God and to respond to the seekers of the world with authentic inquisitiveness". Don't miss this insightful conversation on navigating life's uncertainties through trust in God's plan. To read the full article visit: https://catholicexchange.com/our-response-to-crisis-fear-or-faith/

"Early primers for learning how to read included the 10 Commandments... but in 1980, someone had a problem with it and raised it to the Supreme Court, which ruled that the 10 Commandments should not be part of the public space. Now there's something really critically missing now," said Ed Van Buskirk, the Founder and President of If U Love Me, a Catholic apostolate dedicated to teaching the wisdom of the Ten Commandments. "Now in our culture, we don't know the truth of God's moral laws. They've been pushed to the side and we look around and say we need something to tell us what is right and wrong so, in our mere human wisdom...relativism has become the order of the day and it's caused a lot of hardship, division and isolation. It leads us away from God." Van Buskirk is the author of the book and video course on the Ten Commandments, God's Recipe for a Wonderful Life and creator of the “God's Recipe for School and Family,” a program that teaches the Ten Commandments to school children and their families. He speaks nationwide and has been featured at the Kansas City-St. Joseph diocesan Eucharistic Congress. He also has written numerous articles that have appeared in Catholic Exchange. Learn more about Van Buskirk's ministry at https://ifuloveme.org.

We live in Grace, while we wait for Grace.  We live in God,  work in God,  Love in God.  (T)here's only God.  No 'we'.  Hi Love.  His Work.  His Life.  Trust Him with It.  I Love you,  nik  nikki@curlynikki.com Please support the show: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings ▶▶ Cash App $NikWalton  __________________________________________ Surrender Novena Day 8 - Father Dolindo Ruotolo  Close your eyes and let yourself be carried away on the flowing current of my grace; close your eyes and do not think of the present, turning your thoughts away from the future just as you would from temptation. Repose in me, believing in my goodness, and I promise you by my love that if you say “You take care of it” I will take care of it all; I will console you, liberate you and guide you. O Jesus, I surrender myself to you, take care of everything! (10 times) Mother, I am yours now and forever. Through you and with you I always want to belong completely to Jesus. Amen" __________________________________________ "Don't pray from the hurt, pray from the Heart" - Iyanla  "Tomorrow isn't promised but when you live for Jesus, Eternity is." - @betteryouliving "He is a letter to everyone. You open it. It says, 'Live'." - Rumi The Emergency Novena-- Memorare: "Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petition, but in thy Mercy, hear and answer me. Amen" 'Mother Teresa was flooded with prayer requests, and she had many intentions that she wanted to send up quickly to Our Lady. Her solution? Pray a novena of Memorares. Mother Teresa would pray nine Memorares in a row - and then she immediately added a tenth in thanksgiving for graces received. I can't remember where I first heard about the Emergency Novena, but the graces I have received each time I've prayed it have been tangible and immediate." - Maura Roan McKeegan, Catholic Exchange

“It's like the more we worship ourselves, and we certainly see this on social media, the less we worship God,” says Patrick O'Hearn, a devout Catholic, husband and father. "Most of the time I'm just telling Jesus what I think, even complaining to him. How often do I say to the Lord "What do you want from me? What do you need from me?" In his new new article in Catholic Exchange, How the Eucharist is Not Loved, Patrick confronts the reality that most Catholics fail to spend enough time adoring and revering our Lord. Patrick is an author, literary consultant, speaker and a freelance editor, previously serving as TAN Books' acquisitions editor for two years. He grew up in the Midwest and spent close to three years in a Benedictine Monastery before discerning the call to marriage. He graduated with a master's in education from Franciscan University of Steubenville and a bachelor's in marketing from St. Ambrose University. " To learn more, visit https://patrickrohearn.com.

Constance T. Hull joins us to discuss her recent piece at Catholic Exchange "Is it 'Just' War?" where she shares her experience rethinking her own opinions on the wars we wage through the lens of Just War Theory. Constance is a wife, mother, homeschooler, Navy Veteran, and a graduate with an M.A. in Theology with an emphasis in philosophy. She is published at Catholic Exchange, The Federalist, Public Discourse, and blogs frequently at constancethull.substack.com.

Guests: Father Ed Broom, OMV, Catholic Exchange discusses St Jacinta and Our Lady of Fatima + John Thavis, author and former bureau chief of Catholic News Service discusses the new Vatican document on Marian apparitions

Guests: Father Ed Broom, OMV, Catholic Exchange discusses St Jacinta and Our Lady of Fatima + John Thavis, author and former bureau chief of Catholic News Service discusses the new Vatican document on Marian apparitions

The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary: An Old Prayer for the New Millenium… we look into this beautiful devotion via an article by Mr. Timothy D. Lusch at Catholic Exchange from 2016.

On episode #164, I spoke with Kristen Theriault about the life and the legacy of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini.  Biography:Kristen Van Uden is the editor of Catholic Exchange and author spokesperson at Sophia Institute Press. She has degrees in History and Russian from Saint Anselm College and the College of William & Mary, and studies the persecution of Catholics under communist regimes. Her first book, When the Sickle Swings: Stories of Catholics Who Survived Communist Oppression, was published by Sophia Institute Press in November 2023. She has been featured on a wide range of media platforms including Coast to Coast AM, First Things, and Sensus Fidelium. Book information, original articles, and links to interviews can be found at her Substack, On the Wheel.Links:Link for Purchase: The World is Too Small and The Mother Cabrini Companion.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SophiaInstitutePress/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SophiaPress Our Sponsors:This is a Good Catholic Podcast.  If you're interested in purchasing a Good Catholic digital series, use code GBS for 20% off your total order.Looking for the perfect Catholic gift? Check out The Catholic Company and find it today! Use code SAINTS20OFF for 20% off your next purchase! Support the show

This lecture was given on February 17th, 2024, at the Dominican House of Studies. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events About the Speaker: Fr. Irenaeus Dunlevy, O.P. (Thomistic Institute) is originally from Ohio, received his master's in architecture from Virginia Tech, and after working for a religious architecture firm, he entered the Dominicans of the Province of St. Joseph in 2013. He was ordained a priest in 2020 at the Dominican House of Studies during the height of the pandemic. He previously served as associate pastor of St. Pius V Catholic Church in Providence Rhode Island and instructor at Providence College. Additionally, he served as an Assistant Chaplain for Campus Ministry and Chaplain for the Men's Lacrosse team. He currently serves the Thomistic Institute as the Coordinator for Campus Outreach, organizing retreats and leading Summa seminars with students across the country. You can find his writing in Sacred Architecture Journal, Word on Fire, and The Catholic Exchange.

This lecture was given on February 16th, 2024, at the North Carolina Intellectual Retreat. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events About the speaker: Fr. Irenaeus Dunlevy, O.P. (Thomistic Institute) is originally from Ohio, received his master's in architecture from Virginia Tech, and after working for a religious architecture firm, he entered the Dominicans of the Province of St. Joseph in 2013. He was ordained a priest in 2020 at the Dominican House of Studies during the height of the pandemic. He previously served as associate pastor of St. Pius V Catholic Church in Providence Rhode Island and instructor at Providence College. Additionally, he served as an Assistant Chaplain for Campus Ministry and Chaplain for the Men's Lacrosse team. He currently serves the Thomistic Institute as the Coordinator for Campus Outreach, organizing retreats and leading Summa seminars with students across the country. You can find his writing in Sacred Architecture Journal, Word on Fire, and The Catholic Exchange.

It's a well-known and tragic truth that the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.In this episode, we explore the unique legacy and witness of a specific subset of the holy martyrs - those who perished at the hands of communism, one of the most sinister ideologies of human history and enemies of the Church.Our guest is Kristen Theriault, author of the recently published book, “When the Sickle Swings - Stories of Catholics Who Survived Communist Oppression.”This is an inspiring conversation about ordinary men and women who resisted Communist persecution and paid the ultimate sacrifice while professing and defending the faith with courage.Kristen holds bachelor's and master's degrees in history, and researches Catholics who survived totalitarianism in the 20th century.  She's the editor of Catholic Exchange, a forum for news and prayer devotions, and serves as a media spokesperson for Sophia Institute Press.ResourcesKristen Theriault (biography)Kristen Theriault, When the Sickle Swings: Stories of Catholics Who Survived Communist Oppression (2023)Catholic Exchangepodcast@crownandcrozier.comwww.crownandcrozier.comtwitter.com/crownandcrozierPlease note that this podcast has been edited for length and clarity.

"We want quick fixes and The Surrender Novena encourages us to let Jesus take care of it,"said Maria Palma Smith, a certified Catholic life coach and Italian translator who recently finished the transition of Father Don Dolindo, the author of the Surrender Novena, which will be published next year. "We need to surrender our will to God and that's the hardest thing. Father Dolindo did that and shows us how to surrender because he lived out struggles, poor health and rejection from the Church he loved." Follow Maria on her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk-n4ZvXzmXDuXwIAjwTsg and learn more about Father Dolindo on Catholic Exchange. 

"The whole point of love is to lead people to heaven," says Constance T. Hull, wife, mother, homeschooler, and a graduate with an M.A. in Theology with an emphasis in philosophy. "The way I look at it is that love is expressed most perfectly on the cross. Love is crucified so that means we draw people into that reality and we love them enough to love them towards heaven." Hull's desire is to live the wonder so passionately preached in the works of G.K. Chesterton and to share that with her daughter and others. While you can frequently find her head inside of a great work of theology or philosophy, she considers her husband and daughter to be her greatest teachers. She is passionate about beauty, working towards holiness, the Sacraments and all things Catholic. She is also published at The Federalist, Public Discourse and blogs frequently at Swimming the Depths. Find more about Constance and read her weekly story at Catholic Exchange. 

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Kristen Van Uden, editor of Catholic Exchange and author spokeswoman at Sophia Institute Press, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to share the stories of Catholics around the world who survived persecution by communist regimes. You can read Van Uden's book "When the Sickle Swings: Stories of Catholics Who Survived Communist Oppression" here.If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continues to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help us do the real journalism that America needs.Please visit our great sponsors:Goldcohttps://goldco.com/federalistVisit goldco.com/federalist today to get your free 2023 Gold IRA Kit. HumanNhttps://americalovesbeets.comVisit https://americalovesbeets.com for your free 30-day supply of Superbeets Heart Chews and a free full-size bag of Turmeric Chews.

On this episode of “The Federalist Radio Hour,” Kristen Van Uden, editor of Catholic Exchange and author spokeswoman at Sophia Institute Press, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to share the stories of Catholics around the world who survived persecution by communist regimes. You can read Van Uden’s book “When the Sickle Swings: Stories of […]

"For over half of the twentieth century, across nearly half the globe, the Catholic Faith was repressed, restricted, or outright illegal," reports Kristen Van Uden in her upcoming book When the Sickle Swings. "From secret Masses in the prisons of Cuba, to clandestine clergy in the catacombs of Bratislava, to showdowns with Soviet tanks on the streets of Brno, Catholics resisted communist persecution in every way they could. Like their ancestors before them, they risked it all for their Faith. Kristen is the editor of Catholic Exchange and author spokesperson at Sophia Institute Press. Her first book, When the Sickle Swings: Stories of Catholics Who Survived Communist Oppression, will be available from Sophia Institute Press on November 21, 2023. She has been featured on a wide range of media platforms including Coast to Coast AM, First Things, and Sensus Fidelium. Book information, original articles, and links to interviews can be found at her Substack, On the Wheel. Pre-order Kristen's new book at https://sophiainstitute.com/product/when-the-sickle-swings/

Ken talks with Adam Blai “The Exorcism Files: True Stories of Demonic Possession” and “The History of Exorcism” and Kristen Van Uden “When the Sickle Swings: Stories of Catholics Who Survived Communist Oppression” (All three books available from Sophia Institute Press). Adam's books available at: https://sophiainstitute.com/contributors/adam-blai/ and Kristen at: https://sophiainstitute.com/…/&_rt_nonce=f3ea3a316a The link to Catholic Exchange […]

October 17, 2022 Today we are talking about #cryptocurrency, an evolving topic that is more and more relevant to our world and our Church. Join Changing Our World's Jim Friend and his guest, Matthew Pinto, the host and founder of the Catholic Crypto Conference. Matt is conducting the conference on November 17/18 at the Valley Forge Sheraton in PA. Matt discusses how businesses use crypto, Web3, and Blockchain technology and what relevance this has for our Church. This podcast is the perfect discussion for those who are new to crypto.  About the Conference The Catholic/Crypto Conference 2022 will be held on November 17/18 at the Valley Forge Sheraton in Pennsylvania. The conference will bring together Catholic thought leaders, technologists, crypto enthusiasts, and evangelists-at-heart for two full days of seminars, Meet-ups, strategy sessions, networking, and fun. The goal is to help individual Catholics and Church leaders understand the future…today. The conference is for those both new to crypto and those who are fully immersed in it. Addressing topics such as blockchain, Bitcoin, Web 3.0, NFTs, and the metaverse, conference speakers will educate on technological developments that will affect Catholics and all of humanity—and then will focus on how they can ultimately serve the Church and the Common Good. Matthew Pinto Matthew Pinto is the Founder and leader of this new conference. He has been at the forefront of multiple Catholic initiatives since the early 1990s. In 1998 he founded Ascension Press (Ascension), leading the Catholic publisher and media outlet to global prominence until 2021. Pinto is the founder of The Genesis Group, the creator of the Catholic Crypto Conference, and a co-founder of the Theology of the Body Institute, Envoy Magazine, The Maximus Group, and CatholicExchange.com. Matt has also authored or co-authored more than a dozen Catholic books and educational resources. Matt is a founding member of the Catholic Marketing Network (CMN), a recipient of the Outstanding Catholic Leadership Award from the Catholic Leadership Institute, and has served on multiple boards. He and his wife, Maryanne reside with their children in suburban Philadelphia. Watch the video presentation of this discussion https://youtu.be/ZntQff1fIUg Recorded October 12, 2022 Don't miss Changing Our World's FORGING FORWARDDon't miss the webinar series FORGING FORWARD, a virtual philanthropic conference designed to bring you nonprofit experts from around the country who are leading through the COVID-19 crisis. Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin's Crosses” Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin's Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today's Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin's Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.

"There really isn't a middle ground. The world makes us think you can have it all. But, you can't ...and ultimately, what you want to have is God. You have to pick a side and, if you pick the side of truth and love, you can help yourself and help others," said Danielle Heckenkamp, wife, mother of six and author of many articles related to motherhood, modernity and Catholicism. "We need to help children understand what talents God gave them and what he wants them to do with those talents. And, ultimately, those talents need to lead you and other souls to heaven. By focusing on all talents, all of which are graces from God, we need to find what he wants us to do with them for His glory, not for our glory.  Read more pieces from Danielle at Catholic Mom, OnePeterFIve, and Catholic Exchange. 

Catholic Exchange contributor Mary Beth Bracy  resolved on Divine Mercy Sunday to be "married to Jesus Christ immortal." She joins the podcast to share about her vocation as a Consecrated Virgin in the world. Mary Beth sheds light on:Saints who were consecrated virgins and the role of this vocation in the early ChurchHer resolutions, daily responsibilities, and prayer routineThe community aspect of consecrated virginity, and role in parish lifeMaintaining her perpetual Eucharistic adoration chapelThe importance of spiritual directionHow writing helped her to discernTips for discerning any vocationMary Beth's writing can be found at Catholic Exchange and on her blog, The Little Way.If you enjoyed this discussion, please consider supporting the show.Support the show

"The saints are God's heroes but they're very humble because they recognize all the good that they can do is because God gives them the grace" that corresponds to it, said Fr. Ed Broom, OMV, an author who wrote a recent article at Catholic Exchange, "Humility: the Cornerstone of Holiness." Later in the interview, Fr. Broom said, "A lot of people don't want to go to confession because they don't want to humbly admit that they have fallen. But the fact of the matter is, as the psalmist points out, even the just man falls seven times a day. If you do pursue frequent confession — I think we should all try to go to confession at least once a month — that's a safeguard against allowing these weeds of pride to grow up and to suffocate humility [and] other virtues." Listen to previous Respect Life Radio interviews with Fr. Broom, including "Combating the lies of the devil" and "Fighting discouragement with Bible verses" and  "How to resist the attacks of the devil." Learn more at fatherbroom.com.

"There is no grand leader or political force that's going to ride in on the great white stallion to rescue humanity or to rescue your family. You have to be the hero. I don't care if you feel like it or not. God will give you the courage and the grace to be able to do that...," said Jack Rigert, co-founder of the John Paul II Renewal Center. "You have to be speaking about [cultural threats] in your house and your home. You have to be bringing your kids to Mass and the sacraments. You have to be praying the Rosary...and if you're not doing those kind of things, then you're just allowing these currents of evil to come in. And your family's going to pay the price." Rigert, who also hosts the "Become Who You Are" podcast, recently wrote an article on Catholic Exchange, "Stolen Innocence: The Spiritual War on Children and the Family." Follow the John Paul II Renewal Center @JP2Renewal on Twitter. 

Todays Episode is a reply to John's Comments to my recent article in the Catholic Exchange, link provided below.My reply to John: Thank you for your civil comment John. I have the sense that you are a seeker after the Truth. You are correct that Jesus' had family members in own lineage who were not perfect. Jesus addresses this, and other marriage and family situations, in his reply to the Pharisees in the Gospel of Matthew where he is questioned on divorce, and says, “In the beginning it was not so” (Matt 19:3-8). He then goes on to point them, and us, to the first two chapters of Genesis. John, most of the sexual confusion, addiction, and relationship dysfunction that I see in the world today is the result of trying to fill the infinite desires of the human heart with finite things and finite solutions. Modern men and women, shackled to the finite by their iPhone, education and a toxic culture live in disconnection, like cut-flowers, severed from their roots. They seem to have lost the heavenly perspective that their hearts are pointing them to. Jesus comes into our irregular, fallen world, not to normalize the fall but to point us to the larger story, which is an eternal love story, it's always been a love story. When you have an opportunity please read the first letter of John, it is beautiful and powerful. There you will read that, God is Love…and its not that we loved God, but that God loved us first (1 John 4:7-12). Please keep me in your prayers and I will keep you in mine. Jack Stolen Innocence - The Spiritual War On Children And FamiliesSubscribe to Jack's Substack Subscribe to the Magnificat, Daily Mass Readings and Much More! Please consider being a Sponsor! "The future of humanity passes by way of the family"--John Paul II.Please send donations to support our work to:John Paul II Renewal Center902 S Randall RoadSTE C #296St. Charles, IL. 60174Support the show     Email me with questions! Contact Jack: BWYR Podcast is a production of the John Paul ll Renewal Center or email him at info@jp2renew.orgPlease share this with your friends and family!Don't forget to sign up for our Newsletter!!  JPll Renewal Center email listSupport the show

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"No one wants to be a member of this club. You just wake up and find out that you've got a card. But what I have found is there's a tremendous fellowship. I know of a couple of parishes where they've formed, quite literally, a St. Monica Club, and they started with reading the book and then they meet...to pray for their families and to have fellowship and to help each other bear the burden," said Maggie Green, the pen name of the author of "The Saint Monica Club: How to Hope, Wait, and Pray for Your Fallen-Away Loved Ones" (Sophia Institute Press). "The number one thing you can do for whoever it is that you long to have united with Christ — is bring that person in your prayers, to the Blessed Mother," said Green later in the interview. "She knows exactly how you feel. She has heard that cry over and over again. Think of all the rosaries that have been said to her, on behalf of someone who loves someone else who does not know her son." She recently published an article, "I Still Have Hope That Christ Will Bring My Kids Back to the Faith," on Catholic Exchange.

"This book really shows us that atheism and communism were not natural disasters that were just bound to happen, but rather they were ideological revolutions that were carefully calculated," said Kristen Van Uden, referring to "The Gods of Atheism," a 1971 book by Fr. Vincent Miceli, S.J., recently republished by Sophia Institute Press. Van Uden is the author spokesperson at Sophia Institute Press and also "studies the persecution of Catholics under communist regimes," a subject on which she is writing a book. Van Uden is editor of, and a writer for, Catholic Exchange, including the recent article, "How to Make an Atheist," which revisits Fr. Miceli's book.

"We submit ourselves to fear and that's a kind of enslavement to passion. And that kind of enslavement to passions damages us. It leads us to sin. It leads us to not fight for the greater good — to sins of omission when we should have done the greater good," said Joshua Nelson, who wrote an article, "Offer Up Your Fear," on Catholic Exchange. "By keeping Christ in mind, and at the forefront, it helps us put our attachments in perspective. Because, in many times and many circumstances that I've experienced fear, it's because I'm overly attached to something else." Follow Nelson's writing at his blog, Thoughts of a Christian Stoa.

"CATHOLIC & CRYPTO" GUEST: Matthew Pinto. Listen now to this elucidating conversation about Catholicism and this emerging new world of crypto. While sharing his meaningful journey and prominent leadership in major Catholic endeavors, Matthew sets the stage for the first-ever Catholic/Crypto Conference 2022 (GO), bringing together Catholic thought leaders, technologists, crypto enthusiasts, and evangelists-at-heart for two full days of seminars, Meet-ups, strategy sessions, networking, and fun. Matthew Pinto (The Genesis Group) is a pioneer in Catholic marketing and ministry development. He's been at the forefront of multiple Catholic initiatives since the early 1990s. In 1998 he founded Ascension Press (Ascension), leading the Catholic publisher and media outlet to global prominence until 2021. Matt is the founder of The Genesis Group and Spark Catholic Communications and co-founder of the Theology of the Body Institute, Envoy Magazine, The Maximus Group, and CatholicExchange.com. He has authored or co-authored more than a dozen books and educational resources, including the best-selling Amazing Grace series, which is commonly recognized as the “Catholic Chicken Soup for the Soul”, Did Adam & Eve Have Belly Buttons?, and Freedom: Twelve Lives Transformed Through the Theology of the Body. He also conceptualized and co-wrote A Guide to The Passion: 100 Questions About the Passion of the Christ, a New York Times religious best-seller with sales exceeding one million copies. Matthew and his wife Maryanne have been married for 28 years and reside with their children in suburban Philadelphia. LISTEN NOW AND SHARE! BROUGHT TO YOU BY Image Trinity (Mass Impact). We are families united in more fully discovering, proclaiming, living, and building the Kingdom. Over the past years hundreds have been blessed by a "family roadmap." We've been united in gathering in our respective homes on a weekly basis to talk and pray using a fun, meaningful "Live IT Gathering Guide" based upon subsequent Sunday readings. Get your free LIT Guide at ILoveMyFamily.us or the app at MassImpact.us/APP. IF YOU'RE A CATHOLIC MAN interested in missioned friendships, marked by the hearts of men united in striving to build the Kingdom GO: Pentecost365.us. JOIN OUR Belief & Beverages Nights the 3rd Thursdays of every month. PARTNER WITH THIS MOVEMENT at MassImpact.us/PARTNER. SUPPORT CATHOLIC BUSINESSES and leaders committed to professional excellence and building the Kingdom. GO: MassImpact.us/KINGDOM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/igniteradiolive/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igniteradiolive/support

We're live with Richard Meek, Editor and General Manager of the Catholic Commentator gives us an update on what you'll find in this week's issue in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Michael Acaldo, President and CEO of St. Vincent de Paul in Baton Rouge gives us his monthly update and Michael Lichens, is the former Editor of Catholic Exchange talks about the book You Are Called to Greatness.

Editor of Catholic Exchange Magazine - Michael Lichens interviews Al Smith about the book: The Cries of Jesus from the Cross - A Fulton Sheen Anthology. They talk about aspects of the book of how Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is a trusted guide in the spiritual life. Sheen presents the seven last words of Christ from the Cross as an actual catechism. The book is highly recommended by many as a trusted Lenten guide and has been ranked as a #1 Best-Seller by Amazon.com in a number of categories. The book is published by Sophia Institute Press. https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/cries-of-jesus-from-the-cross?fbclid=IwAR3z18LcZdadsm7OLN3cQ_iJB5bPqtpuzeWlXjgBoIiH2qJcGuHna1W3HAc

Welcome back to the podcast..***EPISODE #122************ Summer has been flying by. I got connected with Susan a few months ago and we were able to have this wonderful talk on faith and bipolar.  Susan's BIO: Susan graduated from Drake University with a B.A. in Sociology. Since her diagnosis of Bipolar 1 in 1995, Susan's true passion in life is to help break the stigma of living with a mental illness and bring hope to those living with one. Susan is the author of “Some Dreams Are Worth Keeping A Memoir Of My Bipolar Journey.” She is an accomplished inspirational speaker and guest blogger for the mental health magazine, BP Hope. She received the award for Best Blogger for Healthline.com in 2017 and appeared in the 2018 "This Is Me" article in BP Hope Magazine. Susan's writing also appears in The Catholic Exchange. Susan currently works with special education students as an Instructional Assistant for a school district in Nevada. Susan was a speaker at TEDxTenayaPaseo in January of 2021. Her talk is called “Having A Mental Illness Is Not A Death Sentence.” Susan is a member of an author community in Las Vegas. She is also a Stability Leader for a nonprofit organization called The Stability Network . She enjoys hiking, baking, traveling, yoga, spending time with her Goddaughter, and trips to the ocean. She loves the Golden Knights hockey team. Susan is originally from Thousand Oaks, CA. She now makes her home in fabulous Las Vegas with her husband, Gary, and demanding Siberian cat, Angel-Ann. PLEASE WATCH HER TED TALK. LINK HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgeURPOQ8Ig&t=726s You can get her book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Some-Dreams-Are-Worth-Keeping/dp/0692085270/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DMN8E3TJ3DBX&keywords=some+dreams+are+worth+keeping+susan+johnson&qid=1658632096&sprefix=some+dreams+are+worth+keeping+susan+johnson%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1 Susan on BP HOPE:  https://www.bphope.com/author/susiej/ Follow Susan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjohnsonbooks/ Follow Susan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sjohnsonbooks Susan's Website: http://www.sjohnsonauthor.com/ End of Show Notes: Please email jared.diehl@gmail.com if you would like to be a guest on the podcast. Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jared-diehl-the-louder-now-podcast/id1454818946 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloudernowpodcast/  

Well-known Catholic author and journalist Russell Shaw delivered a talk entitled “Secrecy vs. Communio in the Catholic Church” at Christendom College on Monday November 3, 2008.Shaw is author or coauthor of 20 books and a contributor to and/or editor of several others. His most recent book is Nothing To Hide: Secrecy, Communication, and Communion in the Catholic Church.Shaw has published thousands of magazine and newspaper articles, columns, and reviews in U.S. and foreign periodicals. He is: a contributing editor of Our Sunday Visitor national Catholic newspaper; a columnist for Catholic Exchange, Inside Catholic, and several diocesan newspapers; American correspondent of Palabra, a newsmagazine published in Madrid; and a contributor to several encyclopedias. Currently, he is serving his third five-year term as a consultor of the Vatican's Pontifical Council for Social Communications. He is a member of the faculties of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome, and the Catholic Distance University, Hamilton, Va.

5/26/22 - Theresa Bonopartis is the co-developer with The Sisters of Life of “Entering Canaan – a Sacramental Journey to an Inheritance of Mercy”, a post abortion ministry published by the USCCB. Theresa's articles on healing can be found in many publications including Aleteia, Catholic Online, Catholic Exchange, The Federalist, and National Catholic Register. Theresa also authored a book of meditations, “A Journey to Healing Through Divine Mercy”, to assist those suffering from abortion. Theresa currently blogs at www.reclaimingourchildren.typepad.com.

3/24/22 - Melody Lyons is a homeschooling mother of 8 who has been writing and speaking for over a decade about homeschooling, Christian womanhood, culture, and spiritual life. Her work is published online for organizations such as Crisis Magazine, Catholic Exchange, TAN Books, LifeSite News, Horizons Magazine, and in multiple book compilations. Her first book, The Sunshine Principle: A Radically Simple Approach to Natural Catholic Healing, was released in 2020.

2/16/22 - Theresa Bonopartis is the co-developer with The Sisters of Life of “Entering Canaan – a Sacramental Journey to an Inheritance of Mercy”, a post abortion ministry published by the USCCB. Theresa's articles on healing can be found in many publications including Aleteia, Catholic Online, Catholic Exchange, The Federalist, and National Catholic Register. Theresa also authored a book of meditations, “A Journey to Healing Through Divine Mercy”, to assist those suffering from abortion. Theresa currently blogs at www.reclaimingourchildren.typepad.com.

Join Sarah and special guest Susan Johnson as they discuss managing bipolar disorder, developing faith and mental health, and staying resilient in your healing journey. Susan graduated from Drake University with a B.A. in Sociology. Since her diagnosis of Bipolar 1 in 1995, Susan's true passion in life is to help break the stigma of living with a mental illness and bring hope to those living with one. Susan is the author of “Some Dreams Are Worth Keeping A Memoir of My Bipolar Journey.” She is an accomplished inspirational speaker. She gave a TedX talk titled “Having A Mental Illness Is Not A Death Sentence.” She is a guest blogger for a mental health magazine. She received the award for Best Blogger for Healthline.com in 2017 and appeared in the 2018 "This Is Me" article in BP Hope Magazine. Susan's writing also appears in “The Catholic Exchange.” Susan co-leads a mental health group at her church and currently works with special education students as an Instructional Assistant for a school district in Nevada. Susan is a member of an author community in Las Vegas. She enjoys hiking, baking, traveling, yoga, spending time with her Goddaughter, and trips to the ocean. She loves the Golden Knights hockey team.Susan is originally from Thousand Oaks, CA. She now makes her home in fabulous Las Vegas with her husband, Gary, and Siberian cat, Angel-Ann. Visit her at www.sjohnsonauthor.com. Follow her on Facebook.com/sjohnsonbooks and instagram @sjohnsonbooks. Hear her TEDx Talk here: https://youtu.be/AgeURPOQ8Ig For more updates on the podcast, you can follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, you can email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful day!

This week Christi interviews Michael J. Lichens, U.S. spokesperson for Encounters with Angels: The Invisible Companions of Our Spiritual Life and editor of Editor of Catholic Exchange about all things angelic. What are guardian angels? What is the hierarchy of angels? What is a fallen angel? And do cities and countries have angels to watch over them? Then Sally calls in to tell her story of hearing an angel and the miraculous events when her loved ones passed.  Have your own angel or loved one encounter? Email your story to angelencounterspodcast@gmail.com. Join the discuss on the Real Life Angel Encounters Podcast group on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/2386777338126464. Visit us on Instagram @realangelencounters. #angelencounters #reallifeangelencounters  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices