Welcome to Catholic Classics from Ascension! Each season we'll read through a great Catholic spiritual writing providing insightful commentary and practical guidance along the way. Informative and enriching, these 20-30 mins episodes will allow you to learn from the Catholic Church’s most revered saints and teachers as you seek to cultivate your spiritual life. In season three of Catholic Classics, join Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris as they read and explain Story of a Soul: ...
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Our goal here is simply to talk about the spiritual life from a Carmelite perspective - something that we already do in the monastery on a regular basis. Through this podcast, we hope to open the conversation up for you to listen and join in. We’re by no means experts on these topics, but we believe that our Carmelite tradition and saints have a lot to offer to those seeking to grow closer to God.
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Take a deep dive into radical renewal of homelife, from crafting the personal relationships at its heart, to everything from planting time to porch time to prayer time. Join John Cuddeback, and his friends, colleagues, and other guests in seeking timeless wisdom for life in our time.
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Long form discussions, debates, and teachings on the Catholic faith. Join our Locals community: https://mattfradd.locals.com/support
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Slaking Thirsts is a podcast for those whose hearts ache, pine, hunger and thirst for more. With his dying breath, Jesus looked upon humanity and said, "I thirst." He thirsts that we would thirst for Him, and He is our thirst quenched. This podcast is meant to bring these two great thirsts into conversation, that thirsts would be slaked by love, intimacy, vulnerability and friendship with the LORD.
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This is the course listening for Aquinas 101 - Course 5: Theological and Cardinal Virtues--the fifth of six courses that together make up the Aquinas 101 Course. Each podcast episode accompanies a course video and course reading. If you haven't enrolled already to receive semiweekly emails with all the materials, be sure to do so at http://www.aquinas101.com. Because it matters what you think!
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This is the course listening for Aquinas 101 - Course 3: God and Creation--the third of six courses that together make up the Aquinas 101 Course. Each podcast episode accompanies a course video and course reading. If you haven't enrolled already to receive semiweekly emails with all the materials, be sure to do so at http://www.aquinas101.com. Because it matters what you think!
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A religiously funny podcast for Christian men seeking authentic fraternity. Each week, The BeatiDudes explore life from the perspective of men seeking to follow God's will while they grow closer together in holiness and humor. TheBeatiDudes.com
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The Center for Evangelical Catholicism is a nonprofit South Carolina-based religious corporation, faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and dedicated to the Church’s call for a new evangelization. The Center seeks to form evangelical Catholics through publishing, providing evangelization opportunities, offering adult education programs for the laity, and supplying continuing education for the clergy.
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The hidden gems and compelling stories of Catholic Americans who have contributed to their nation by virtue of their faith over the past three centuries.
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This is the course listening for Aquinas 101 - Course 4: Principles of the Moral Life--the fourth of six courses that together make up the Aquinas 101 Course. Each podcast episode accompanies a course video and course reading. If you haven't enrolled already to receive semiweekly emails with all the materials, be sure to do so at http://www.aquinas101.com. Because it matters what you think!
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This is the course listening for Aquinas 101 - Course 2: Introduction to Thomistic Philosophy--the second of six courses that together make up the Aquinas 101 Course. Each podcast episode accompanies a course video and course reading. If you haven't enrolled already to receive semiweekly emails with all the materials, be sure to do so at http://www.aquinas101.com. Because it matters what you think!
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Episode 79: The Soul with Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
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1:07:33Send us your questions about prayer, spirituality, and the Carmelite saints for our final episode of the season: https://forms.gle/fVLJmrzpuZSi7BQq5 In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, to discuss the human soul and how we grow closer to God in our lives. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalcedca…
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BONUS: All About Saints of the First Monasteries (with Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Boniface Hicks)
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25:18A new "Catholic Classics" season with Fr. Mike Schmitz is coming this fall! In the meantime, Ascension has released a new book in the Catholic Classics series titled "Saints of the First Monasteries." Fr. Boniface Hicks, a contributor to the book, joins Fr. Gregory Pine to explore the key patristic texts featured in the book and the lives of early …
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Evangelizing Online and What AI Will Never Replace (Fr. Gregory Pine) | Ep. 519
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3:35:15Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. is an instructor of dogmatic and moral theology at the Dominican House of Studies and an Assistant Director of the Thomistic Institute. He holds a doctorate from the University of Fribourg (Switzerland). He is the co-author of Credo: An RCIA Program and Marian Consecration with Aquinas as well as the author of Prudence: Choos…
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God is Speaking | Fr. Paul Michael | Episode #220
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23:14Have you ever heard a message from God that was so palpable that you knew He was speaking to you directly? Join Father Paul-Michael Piega and The BeatiDudes, Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein, for this storytelling bonus episode, which spotlights specific times when God spoke to these men. Father Piega is an ordained priest serving th…
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7 Thing Protestants Misunderstand About Christianity (Dr. John Bergsma) | Ep. 523
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4:07:56Dr. John Bergsma is a Full Professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, in Steubenville, Ohio. He served as a Protestant pastor for four years before entering the Catholic Church in 2001 while pursuing a Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. He specializes in the Old Testament and the Dead Sea Scrolls, graduati…
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The Love of Jesus Can Reach Your Broken Past | Fr. Patrick Schultz
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6:23Fr. Patrick preached this homily on May 7, 2025. The readings are from Acts 8:1b-8, Psalm 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a, & John 6:35-40.—Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfwBy Slaking Thirsts
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Send us your questions about prayer, spirituality, and the Carmelite saints for our final episode of the season: https://forms.gle/fVLJmrzpuZSi7BQq5 In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Marc Foley, O.C.D., to discuss the experience and teaching of St. Therese on scrupulosity. For more information: http://www.icspublications.org http://www.discalce…
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Called To Be a Witness | Fr. Patrick Schultz
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7:28Fr. Patrick preached this homily on May 6, 2025. The readings are from Acts 7:51—8:1a, Psalm 31:3cd-4, 6 and 7b and 8a, 17 and 21ab, & John 6:30-35.—Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfwBy Slaking Thirsts
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Episode 31 - What Happens to Children Raised to be Different?
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41:37Send us a text We know that how we raise our children will make them different from many of their peers, but often we don’t recognize just what this really means for them. John and Sofia discuss how the challenge of being different calls both for a careful examination of what we ask of our children as well as a readiness to understand and enter the…
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The Astounding Events of the Gospel | Fr. Patrick Schultz
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6:16Fr. Patrick preached this homily on May 5, 2025. The readings are from Acts 6:8-15, Psalm 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30, & John 6:22-29.—Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfwBy Slaking Thirsts
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Formative, Fun-Loving, Fighting Texas Aggie Priest | Fr. Paul-Michael Piega | Episode #219
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52:42Father Paul-Michael Piega proves that you can simultaneously be a BeatiDude and a thriving young priest. Fr. Piega joins Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein for a dynamic dialogue that details his discernment while displaying the hallmark fraternity of the BeatiDudes. Fr. Piega was born in Queens, New York, and lived there from the age …
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Forgiven and Sent - Peter's Story | Fr. Patrick Schultz
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13:50Fr. Patrick preached this homily on May 3, 2025. The readings are from Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41, Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13, Revelation 5:11-14, & John 21:1-19.—Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfwBy Slaking Thirsts
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Love Wants To Be Close - 1st Communion Mass | Fr. Patrick Schultz
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12:21Fr. Patrick preached this homily on May 3, 2025. The readings are from 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5, & John 14:6-14.—Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfwBy Slaking Thirsts
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Paul has 1.2 Million Downloads (and counting) | The Bookmarked Podcast | Episode #218
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29:14The Tiny Table gets a first-time shuffle as BeatiDudes co-host Paul Kolker becomes the esteemed guest for this episode hosted by Nick Bezner and Jeff Schiefelbein. Paul is the host of an incredibly popular series called the Bookmarked Podcast. On Bookmarked, Paul brings children’s books to life through his voice acting talents and improv skills. Ea…
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From Protestant Missionary to Franciscan Friar (Br. Lawrence, C.F.R.) | Ep. 522
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2:56:22Br. Lawrence Joshua Johnson entered the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in 2015 and professed final vows in 2021. He has ministered in the Bronx and Nicaragua and currently resides in Yonkers, NY. He graduated with a degree in Religious Studies from Brown University, holds an M.T.S. degree from the University of Notre Dame, and is currently a tran…
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Allowing Yourself To Be Needy | Fr. Patrick Schultz
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9:12Fr. Patrick preached this homily on April 29, 2025. The readings are from Acts 4:32-37, Psalm 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5, & John 3:7b-15.—Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfwBy Slaking Thirsts
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Monty and the All Mighty | Monty Bennett | Episode #217
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39:04Monty Bennett, CEO of Ashford Inc., brings his leadership wisdom and energy to an incredible conversation with The BeatiDudes. Ashford Inc. is a leading provider of asset management and other services to companies primarily within the hospitality industry. Monty grew up in the world of hotels and learned about the hospitality industry from a young …
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The Spiritual Campfire | Greg Price | Episode #216
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35:21Greg Price, aka Eagle, is back in the BeatiDudes studio. Greg is the Camp Director of The Pines Catholic Camp, a summer camp and retreat center in Big Sandy, Texas. In this Friday episode, Grep Price, Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein spend time around the spiritual campfire and share in campfire Q&A. Check out The Pines Catholic Camp…
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St. Faustina & the Divine Mercy: A Message for Our Time (Fr. Chris Alar) | Ep. 521
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2:20:14Father Chris Alar, MIC, is the Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in the United States and Argentina. He wrote and produced the popular "Divine Mercy 101" and "Explaining the Faith" YouTube series and is the author of the bestselling books After Suicide: There'…
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Episode 78: Spiritual Healing and St. John of the Cross
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37:35Send us your questions about prayer, spirituality, and the Carmelite saints for our final episode of the season: https://forms.gle/fVLJmrzpuZSi7BQq5 We are all in need of healing in our lives. In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Daniel Chowning, O.C.D. to hear what St. John of the Cross teaches about healing and contemplation. Check out Fr. Danie…
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Fr. Ryan preached this homily on April 20, 2025. The readings are from Acts 10:34a, 37-43, Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23, Colossians 3:1-4, & John 20:1-9.—Connect with us!Website: slakingthirsts.com/Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfwBy Slaking Thirsts
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Episode 30 - 5 Ways to Bring the Power of Great Music into Your Home
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1:04:44Send us a text You want to bring the power of great music to your home but don’t know where to begin. It can be daunting. Here are five concrete steps that anyone can take. Join Sofia and me in addressing how to act on the principles discussed in The Hidden Power of Music episode. We name many of our favorite pieces, artists, and musical groups of …
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Get to Know Jesus at The Pines Catholic Camp | Greg Price | Episode #215
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57:59Greg Price, better known as Eagle to his campers and staff, joins The BeatiDudes for a proverbial nature walk and campfire discussion about The Pines Catholic Camp. The Pines Catholic Camp gives youth the strength and momentum they need to continue their faith journey and to help them foster healthy vocations. As a result of an experience at The Pi…
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What Is the Risen Christ Like? | Fr. Patrick Schultz
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16:28Fr. Patrick preached this homily on April 20, 2025. The readings are from Acts 10:34a, 37-43, Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23, Colossians 3:1-4, & John 20:1-9.—Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfwBy Slaking Thirsts
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Death Has Been Defeated - Go Tell The World! | Fr. Patrick Schultz
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21:56Fr. Patrick preached this homily on April 19, 2025. The readings are from Genesis 1:1—2:2, Genesis 22:1-18, Exodus 14:15—15:1, Isaiah 54:5-14, Isaiah 55:1-11, Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4, Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28, Romans 6:3-11 & Luke 24:1-12.—Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8m…
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He Is Risen — But What If Lent Felt Like a Failure?
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9:16Easter is not just a single day—it is a season, a transformation, and an invitation to see with new eyes. In this reflection, we ponder the Paschal mystery through the lens of Faith, exploring how the Resurrection of Jesus offers not only victory over sin and death but also a renewed perspective on our struggles, failures, and defeats. Even when Le…
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Bringing Relationship Down to the Depths | Fr. Ryan Mann
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9:36Fr. Ryan preached this homily on April 18, 2025. The readings are from Isaiah 52:13—53:12, Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25, Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 & John 18:1—19:42.—Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfwBy Slaking Thirsts
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Will You Let Me Love You Even There | Fr. Ryan Mann
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15:16Fr. Ryan preached this homily on April 17, 2025. The readings are from Ex 12:1-8, 11-14, Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18, 1 Cor 11:23-26 & Jn 13:1-15.—Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfwBy Slaking Thirsts
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Season Four Episode Opener Mash-Up | Episode #214
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16:21Let us know you're favorite opener from Season Four of The BeatiDudes. Our Partners: Sock Religious (10% Discount) Solidarity HealthShare Aquinas Wealth Advisors COR Expeditions - Upcoming Trips Lucid Private Office Divine Comedy Undivided Life Follow The BeatiDudes: BeatiDudes Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Jeff Schiefelbein on Linked…
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It Would Have Been More Than Enough - "Dayenu" | Fr. Patrick Schultz
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19:18Fr. Patrick preached this homily on April 17, 2025. The readings are from Ex 12:1-8, 11-14, Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18, 1 Cor 11:23-26 & Jn 13:1-15.—Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfwBy Slaking Thirsts
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Christ died. . . for you. | Holy Week 2025
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10:44🍺 Want to Support Pints With Aquinas? 🍺 Get episodes a week early, score a free PWA beer stein, and join exclusive live streams with me! Become an annual supporter at 👉 https://mattfradd.locals.com/support 💵 Show Sponsors: 👉 College of St. Joseph the Worker – Earn a degree, learn a trade, and graduate without crippling debt: https://collegeofstjose…
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There's More to Being Human - Life Teen Talk | Fr. Ryan Mann
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21:10Fr. Ryan gave this talk to a Life Teen high school youth group.By Slaking Thirsts
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Fr. Patrick preached this homily on April 16, 2025. The readings are from Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 69:8-10, 21-22, 31 and 33-34 & Matthew 26:14-25.—Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfwBy Slaking Thirsts
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Endless Mercy - Spy Wednesday | Fr. Ryan Mann
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7:33Fr. Ryan preached this homily on April 16, 2025. The readings are from Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 69:8-10, 21-22, 31 and 33-34 & Matthew 26:14-25.—Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfwBy Slaking Thirsts
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Fr. Ryan preached this homily on April 13, 2025. The readings are from Luke 19:28-40, Isaiah 50:4-7, Philippians 2:6-11 & Luke 22:14—23:56.—Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfwBy Slaking Thirsts
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Reclaiming Masculinity Through Trial, Training, & Mentorship | Johnny Kuplack | Episode #213
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1:15:20Johnny Kuplack is running across America for God. Literally. Johnny popped into The BeatiDudes studio during the Via Magna, a pilgrimage during which he runs 35 miles daily for 100 consecutive days, while living out of a campervan on funds donated by like-minded Christians. His journey began on January 18th as he exited the Pacific Ocean, dried off…
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What Jesus Desires From You This Holy Week | Fr. Patrick Schultz
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7:13Fr. Patrick preached this homily on April 13, 2025. The readings are from Luke 19:28-40, Isaiah 50:4-7, Philippians 2:6-11 & Luke 22:14—23:56.—Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfwBy Slaking Thirsts
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Finding Comfort in the Crucifix during Holy Week
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6:02What do you see when you look at a crucifix? Is it guilt? Indifference? Or can it become your greatest comfort? In this reflection, we explore the powerful mystery at the heart of the Christian faith: the Crucified Christ. With the help of St. Thérèse of Lisieux—who clung to the cross in life and in death. We reflect on why this image is not a symb…
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Donald Trump, The Woke Right, and Russia's Invasion (Fr. Jason Charron) | Ep. 520
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1:13:42Fr. Jason Charron and his wife, Halyna live in Carnegie, PA. and are parents to seven children. He has been a priest in the Ukrainian Catholic Church since 2008, and currently serves in two parishes, as well as in a bi-ritual capacity with the Diocese of Pittsburgh. He has worked in education at the primary, secondary and post-secondary levels for …
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25 Rules for Spiritual Warfare from Jesus to St. Faustina
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1:04:56The following 25 rules for spiritual warfare are drawn from that revelation, recorded in entry 1760 of Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul. Jesus begins, “My daughter, I want to teach you about spiritual warfare,” and proceeds to offer clear, concrete instructions—commands, warnings, and consolations—meant to strengthen her soul for battle. These words,…
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Fr. Patrick preached this homily on April 11, 2025. The readings are from Jeremiah 20:10-13, Psalm 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7 & John 10:31-42.—Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfwBy Slaking Thirsts
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Blessed are the Peace Makers | Sam Sorich | Episode #212
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18:44In a great rebound from the contentious Monday appearance of Sam Sorich, The BeatiDudes come back to the Tiny Table for a round of incredible questions and games. Starting with 101 Conversations for Couples (or Co-Hosts), Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein have a great dialogue with Sam and then play Blessed are the Joke Makers. In add…
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Enslaving Ourselves to the Good | Fr. Patrick Schultz
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9:46Fr. Patrick preached this homily on April 9, 2025. The readings are from Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95, Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 & John 8:31-42.—Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfwBy Slaking Thirsts
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Episode 29 - Celebrating Easter Like We Mean It
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44:01Send us a text Easter is the feast of all feasts. It undergirds all true festivity and leisure. Yet we often struggle to celebrate it well. John and Sofia offer a practical approach to how our Easter celebration—including before and after Easter Sunday—can transform and elevate our homelife and provide a focal point and pattern for the whole year h…
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Podcast Drama and Mimetic Desire | Sam Sorich | Episode #211
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56:51Sam Sorich, director of the new documentary “Things Hidden: The Life and Legacy of René Girard,” dives into the deep end with The BeatiDudes to discuss mimetic desire, philosophy, and the pursuit of truth. Sorich’s exploration of René Girard began in college, during a time when he was deconstructing his faith and grappling with whether to embrace C…
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What Happens If Your Shame Is Exposed? | Fr. Patrick Schultz
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14:35Fr. Patrick preached this homily on April 6, 2025. The readings are from Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6, Philippians 3:8-14 & John 8:1-11.—Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfwBy Slaking Thirsts
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The Redeeming Power of Jesus | Fr. Ryan Mann
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13:02Fr. Ryan preached this homily on April 6, 2025. The readings are from Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6, Philippians 3:8-14 & John 8:1-11.—Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfwBy Slaking Thirsts
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Envy poisons the soul, making us see others as rivals rather than companions in grace. But St. Thérèse of Lisieux discovered a truth that uproots envy completely—God’s love is infinite, merciful, and personal. We explore St. Thérèse’s profound garden imagery and how it reveals the key to overcoming envy. She once longed to be like the rose, yet she…
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Courage, Friendship, Sacrifice, Absurdity | Bill Phillips | Episode #210
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23:37Straight out of Gettysburg, Bill Phillips joins the BeatiDudes for Round 2 of his exciting visit to the Tiny Table. Bill is the co-founder and executive producer for Coronation Media, a video production company specializing in animation, documentary, and narrative content. Founded in 2012, Coronation is an ever-evolving team of artists dedicated to…
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From Muslim to Catholic: Islam Is the Heresy of Heresies (Ismail Youssef) | Ep. 518
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2:33:08Ismail Youssef, also known as Ish of Arabia, a former Muslim who left Islam to embrace Catholicism, rejecting what he sees as the contradictions, injustices, and oppressive teachings of Muhammad. Now, he dedicates his life to exposing the flaws of Islam and bringing the truth of Christianity to Muslims worldwide. Ismail produces hard-hitting videos…
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