The Catholic Experience

Don't worry, it's 'not in any way a marriage, a wedding, or anything like that.' Riiiight! I dive into the hot-button topic of a Chicago priest who wrongly used Fiducia Supplicans to justify blessing a same-sex couple.

Can we prove that God exists? In this episode, a prelude to a series on St. Thomas Aquinas' "Five Ways" (or five proofs of God's existence) I unpack what "proof: means, and the different kinds of evidence, specifically logical evidence and material evidence.

Why are traditions important, and how do they build identity, a culture, and a people? I also talk about what happens in the absence of traditions, and how a counter-culture can grow like a cancer that kills Catholicity, Catholic identity, and the Catholic Culture.

Traditions and customs are expressions of human Culture. What happens in the absence of that expression, and why does it have such an impact on Catholic identity?

On Palm Sunday we're reminded that the people shouted "Hosanna, Hosanna!" when Jesus entered the city. But just a few days later those same people shout "Crucify him, crucify him!"the people will exultantly shout, "Hosanna, hosanna!" and line the path of Jesus to throw palms on the ground before him. What changes a heart from "Hosanna" to "Crucify Him", how do we see ourselves there, and what can we learn?

Analyzing the Pope's statements on civil unions and same-sex couples.  Also responding to Cardinal Dolan's message to "our Islamic brothers and sisters" and a reaction to a post on 𝕏 by Bishop Strickland regarding communion on the tongue.

The Pulse news segment, Priest and moral theologian Fr. Peter Dugandzic on the moral implications of IVF, especially in the political sphere. Then we analyze the dichotomy of two churches—the True Church, and the False Church. The problems aren't just modernists or Sedevacantists.

Addressing some fears that potential converts, reverts, and even practicing Catholics have along the journey to saying “Yes” to God and to religion

My reaction to a Fr. Ripperger video, and one from a "poor' Gen-Z girl. I then discuss the nature of change and permanence at it pertains to life and the Catholic faith.

Balance is the secret ingredient in Truth. Without it, you don’t have Truth, but a lie manufactured to resemble the real Truth. Here's why that's important to know in our daily lives as Catholics—and as reasoned human persons.

The last free After-Show, this is a meditation on Truth vs. Lies—an After Show to the episode "What is Truth?""

Truth is not merely a factually accurate statement. It is nothing less than the life force of all reality. So what happens when Catholics lose our ability to distinguish real Truth from lies?

What has your mind has your will. A lack of focus, or poor discipline of attention can derail a saint-in-the-making.

My reaction to "Catholic Cynicism" and Catholics' frustrations with the state of the Church. This is not be for the faint of heart! There's no crying in baseball—or in Catholicism. It's time to get tough.

Some news and some teaching moments, including some advice on how to teach your children the Truth, and why it only takes time—not magic—to dislodge a person from the Truth.

I share my thoughts and reactions following the latest guideliens from the Vatican on blessing people in same-sex relationships, and blessing those in irregular relationships

There's a lot being said about "gender" in modern discourse. But very little of it is rooted in the truth. For Truth, you go to the Catholic Church! My special guest Fr. Peter Dugandzic, a priest and moral theologian.

On Mary, how she reflects the Old Testament figure, Rachel. Also my amazing experience leading up to the Consecration

A segment from a subscriber-only episode - Why do the words '#Conservative' and '#Liberal' have no place in #Catholicism? What do those words mean from a Catholic perspective?

Bishop Robert Barron expresses strong disagreement with the Synod's report on development of moral teaching (and hits it out of the park!). And the Vatican issues scathing letter, and strong warnings to the German Cardinals

You've heard the phrase "Go big or go home." But on a grander scale God is the one who goes big, so that we can go home (to Heaven). God goes big, every time.

SPECIAL EPISODE: On Freemasonry, Satanism, Humanism. How can we stand our ground when we are surrounded by "breakers of the Law?" Some scripture wisdom in here, as well! The Daily is an experimental podcast series streamed live to my socials every day, and made available on-demand exclusively on my website But I'm making this one available in my standard catalogue by special request. Resources Satanic Temple announces launch of ‘After School Satan Club’ at Connecticut elementary school Why Can't Catholics Be Freemasons? Vatican doctrine office reaffirms that Catholics cannot be Freemasons

Among those on the left and on the right, there are Catholics lashing the Mystical Body of Christ and attempting to reform it according to their own ideas.

Meditation, Scripture, from the Wisdom of the Church Fathers. And a conversation about Typology (interview segment)

Talking about sacraments and sacramental grace against the backdrop of "breaking news" that the Vatican now allows trans people to be baptized. And are progressive priests in the Church in decline? A major study reveals much! The "Trans baptism" segment starts at around the 26-minute mark

A deep dive into how Our Lady presents Jesus, even with her presence, and with her praises. I also go through some similarities between this event, and the "adventures" of the Arc of the Covenant in the Old Testament. A lot of little factoids in here.

As the Synod on Synodality wraps up, I take some time to discuss what has come out of it.

We are on a journey through the desert. Why is that important, and why might "tradition" limit the benefits of that sojourn?

The Pulse is a supplemental podcast covering some headlines and stories in Catholic news.

This encounter has resurfaced and made the rounds on social media, prompting responses that range from hostility to shock and disbelief. Are they wrong?

If life is sacred, does that mean capital punishment is wrong? Is killing a guilty person as tragic as killing an innocent, unborn one? Many Catholics believe Pope Francis modfied Church teaching on the death penalty. But in this episode I explain that the Church's teaching has been consistent. I explain exactly what that teaching is, and why the Holy Father has maintained, not altered the Church's teaching on the death penalty.

My response to Fr. Dwight Longenecker's Comments About Tough-Talk Preaching at Mass. In short, the Church at the local level can’t stay silent on issues that Catholic families and individuals are facing, and having to speak about.