Father and Joe is a podcast series of a continuing conversation about struggles and successes of being close to God. Father Boniface provides spiritual direction through problems of daily life. According to statistics of the average American's church habits - We went to church when we were forced to but somewhere along the way, we drifted away. The ultimate goal of this podcast is to help us get back to church, regardless of what faith you hold, and create a stronger union with God.
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Father and Joe E409: Presence in Practice: Bringing Jesus into Daily Life
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18:43In this insightful episode of "Father and Joe," Father Boniface and Joe Rockey delve into a provocative analogy that explores how we integrate the presence of Jesus into our daily life, particularly in the context of modern distractions and the need for full presence in our tasks. Joe shares a relatable story about working from home in a Zoom-drive…
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Father and Joe E408: Fear of the Unknown: Understanding Divine Love and Mercy
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17:27In this thought-provoking episode of Father and Joe, hosts Father Boniface and Joe Rockey delve into the complex reactions of the townspeople in the biblical story of the Gerasene demoniac. Join them as they uncover the profound spiritual insights hidden within this narrative from the Gospel of Matthew. As Joe questions the puzzling reaction of the…
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Father and Joe E407: From Belief to Trust: Deepening Your Faith Journey
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18:25In this enlightening episode of Father and Joe, host Joe Rockey engages Father Boniface in a profound conversation about the transformation from mere belief in Jesus to a profound, unwavering trust in Him. Released in the wake of Easter, this episode examines some poignant Biblical examples of trust, such as the Roman commander's faith in Jesus' ab…
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Father and Joe E406: Navigating Faith: Embracing Jesus in Every Aspect of Life
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20:11In this enlightening episode of "Father and Joe," Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks engage in a profound discussion about the dynamics of the apostles' relationships with Jesus, exploring how these interactions reflect our contemporary relationships with God. The episode begins with an examination of the apostles' journey with Jesus, acknowledgi…
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Father and Joe E405: Unveiling the Sermon: Jesus’ Message in Context
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17:22In this thought-provoking episode of "Father and Joe," hosts Father Boniface and Joe Rockey delve into the power of reading the Bible in sequence, particularly examining the profound teachings of Jesus through the lens of the Sermon on the Mount. Joe discusses his experience of reading the Bible in order, highlighting how the text often folds back …
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Father and Joe E404: Contextual Faith: Bringing Personal Insight into Scriptural Understanding
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21:27In this thought-provoking episode of "Father and Joe," hosts Joe Rockey and Father Boniface delve into the intricate relationship between personal context and scriptural interpretation. Drawing from recent discussions on St. Joseph and St. Peter, Joe raises a compelling question about the expectations we bring to our understanding of the Bible and …
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Father and Joe E403: Embodying Obedience and Influence: Saint Joseph
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21:10In this heartfelt episode of "Father and Joe," join hosts Father Boniface and Joe Rockey as they delve into the life and legacy of one of the most pivotal yet often overlooked figures in biblical history – Saint Joseph. Through a rich and engaging conversation, they explore the profound yet quiet impact of Saint Joseph, comparing his humble obedien…
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Father and Joe E402: Embracing the Lenten Journey: Transformative Changes and Emotional Faith
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18:12In this insightful episode of "Father and Joe," we delve into the significance of the Lenten season and the profound changes it can inspire in our lives. Join Father Boniface and Joe Rockey as they explore why the alleluia is traditionally omitted during Lent, symbolizing a somber yet hopeful time for reflection and transformation. The hosts encour…
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Father and Joe E401:The Thousand Steps: Reconnecting with God and Finding Truth in Relationships
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20:31In this episode of "Father and Joe," join hosts Father Boniface and Joe Rockey as they explore the profound theme of reconnecting with God and the importance of truth in our daily relationships. Drawing on metaphors like the journey of "walking a thousand steps" and the dynamics between parents and children, the hosts delve into the expectations we…
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In this compelling episode of "Father and Joe," Father Boniface and Joe Rockey delve deep into the pervasive emotion of fear and its impact on our daily lives and decision-making processes. Fear, a universal emotion, can often serve as an obstacle, deterring us from achieving our potential, forming genuine relationships, and leading authentic lives…
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Father and Joe E399: Why and How to Join Father in a Life Changing Lenten Retreat
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20:56Father Boniface will be hosting a Lenten retreat with Hearts on Fire. Here is the link to participate https://institute.wordonfire.org/lent-retreat-2025By Father Boniface Hicks and Joseph Rockey Jr
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Father and Joe E398: Faith and Life's Trials: Navigating Shadows in the Light of Virtue
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16:46In today's compelling episode of "Father and Joe," hosts Father Boniface and Joe Rockey delve into the nuanced reality of living a life of faith amidst life's inevitable challenges. Joe candidly shares his feelings of inconsistency — balancing a life in faith and buying into Jesus points by living virtuously, while external challenges still cast lo…
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Father and Joe E397: Building Trust: The Path to Perfect Love
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15:13In this enlightening episode of "Father and Joe," hosts Father Boniface and Joe Rockey delve into the intricate dynamics of trust and love in our relationships. They explore the natural human processes that dictate how we open up to others, emphasizing the importance of motivations and self-reflection in achieving a state of virtuous living. The co…
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Father and Joe E396: Perfection in Love: Navigating Charity and Virtue in Daily Life
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18:00In this enlightening episode of Father and Joe, hosts Father Boniface and Joe Rockey delve into the profound concept of the "Perfection of Love" and its implications in our daily lives. Building on previous discussions about drawing closer to Mary and Jesus, this episode explores the multifaceted nature of charity and how it manifests differently i…
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Father and Joe E395: Finding Hope Through Mary: A Journey of Faith and Devotion
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18:26In this enlightening episode of Father and Joe, hosts Father Boniface Hicks and Joe Rockey delve into the profound role of Mary, the Mother of God, in our spiritual lives. As we navigate the Jubilee of Hope, Father Boniface and Joe explore the significance of intertwining our daily communication with God and Mary, emphasizing the importance of devo…
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Father and Joe E394: Episode Title: "Trusting God: From Conscious Effort to Autopilot Faith
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21:52In this deeply introspective episode of "Father and Joe," hosts Father Boniface and Joe Rockey delve into the intricate journey of cultivating an autopilot faith in God. Joe opens up about his personal struggles with trust and the desire to seamlessly integrate his faith into everyday life, much like the unconscious act of breathing. This episode e…
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Father and Joe E393: Pilgrims of Hope: Embracing the Jubilee Journey
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18:54In this enlightening episode of "Father and Joe," Joe Rocky and Father Boniface Hicks delve into the profound theme of the Jubilee of Hope for the year 2025. Father Boniface explains the deeper meaning of hope beyond the everyday wishes and desires we often express. This episode explores the concept of being "Pilgrims of Hope," emphasizing the jour…
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Father and Joe E392: Small Steps, Big Impact: Embracing Hope and Change in the New Year
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19:31"" In this special New Year's Eve episode of "Father and Joe," Joe Rocky and Father Boniface Hicks delve into the profound impact of small, seemingly insignificant decisions in shaping our lives and the world around us. As we stand on the cusp of a new year, they explore the notion that every choice, no matter how minor, can contribute to significa…
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Father and Joe E391: The Challenge of Discipleship: Embracing Love in a World of Power
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23:18Join Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks in this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of Father and Joe. Together, they explore the complexities of discipleship, the power of love, and the challenges of living a faith-filled life in today’s world. Using the Gospel message from the third week of Advent as a starting point, they reflect on the hi…
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Father and Joe 390: Understanding God's Mercy: Forgiveness, Confession, and Healing in Faith
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20:28Are you ready to deepen your understanding of God’s infinite mercy and its role in our lives? In this episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive into the profound concepts of forgiveness, confession, and the spiritual journey toward healing and growth. Through relatable stories, heartfelt reflections, and practical insight…
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Father and Joe 389: Facing Life's Toughest Questions: Faith, Family, and the Moral Dilemmas of Life and Death
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23:49In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks tackle one of life's most challenging and deeply personal experiences: navigating fear, uncertainty, and moral dilemmas during a medical crisis. As Joe shares his personal journey of emotional and spiritual turmoil after receiving a distressing l…
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Father and Joe 388: Understanding the Promises of Christ: Building Trust and Relationships
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21:37In this episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive deep into the promises of Christ and their transformative power in our lives. Reflecting on the profound truth that "heaven is being in perfect relationship with everyone," this discussion highlights the essence of God’s love, forgiveness, and constant presence in our live…
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Father and Joe 387: Rebuilding Family Bonds: Why Relationships Matter for Your Spiritual Journey
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21:33In this deeply insightful episode of Father and Joe, hosts Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks tackle a pressing issue that affects countless Americans: the growing disconnect within families. Recent surveys reveal that over 50% of Americans feel a sense of dread or disinterest when it comes to seeing their family, particularly between adult child…
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Father and Joe 386: Parenting, Trauma, and Building Resilient Relationships
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17:55How can we navigate parenting, relationships, and emotional growth in a world filled with challenges? In this heartfelt episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive deep into the art of parenting, emotional resilience, and building meaningful relationships. Drawing from personal experiences, psychological insights, and spiri…
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Father and Joe 385: Exploring the Power of Curiosity in Faith and Relationships
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18:30In this episode of Father and Joe, hosts Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive into a profound yet often overlooked aspect of faith and life: curiosity. While curiosity isn't explicitly commanded in scripture, its presence is seen throughout the Gospel, serving as a catalyst for growth, understanding, and deepening relationships. Father Bonifac…
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Father and Joe E384: Strengthening Relationships Through Future-Focused Messages
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22:32In this episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive into the powerful concept of nurturing and strengthening relationships by focusing on the future. Over the course of nearly 400 episodes, one recurring theme has been how relationships form the foundation for living a holy and fulfilling life. Today, they discuss a unique …
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Father and Joe E383: Healing Wounds from the Past and Overcoming Control – Trusting in God’s Guidance
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21:49In this heartfelt episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks explore the deep-rooted issues of trust, control, and healing. Through an insightful conversation, they uncover how past wounds, fear, and betrayal shape our present lives, impacting everything from relationships to business leadership. Joe opens up about his experien…
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Father and Joe E382: How to Overcome Loneliness and Build Meaningful Relationships
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18:41In this insightful episode of the Father and Joe Podcast, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks delve into a profound and timely issue – loneliness. As society faces an unprecedented wave of isolation, driven largely by the modern digital world and changing social structures, it can often feel impossible to form meaningful, Christ-centered relations…
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Father and Joe E381: Mastering Holiness: How to Embrace Christ in Everyday Life
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20:44In this enlightening episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive deep into the journey of becoming a saint, breaking down the practical steps that lead to holiness. Drawing parallels between mastering worldly skills and growing in faith, they offer insights into how we can gradually build the habits of virtue that will lead…
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Father and Joe E380: Finding Inner Peace Through Silence | Overcoming Distractions to Strengthen Your Relationship with God
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13:56In this insightful episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive deep into the concept of silence and how it plays a crucial role in strengthening your relationship with God. For many of us, silence is often misunderstood as just the absence of external noise, but it goes far deeper than that. As Father Boniface explains, sil…
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Father and Joe E379: Faith, Holiness, and Trusting Jesus
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23:47In this thought-provoking episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks explore how to live a life rooted in faith, even when it seems overwhelming or impossible. Can we truly live like Christ? What does it mean to be called to holiness in our everyday lives? Drawing from the lives of saints like Pope John Paul II and Blessed Karl…
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Father and Joe E378: Navigating Desires and Complex Choices: Parenting, Self-Control, and Faith
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18:01In this episode of the Father and Joe podcast, hosts Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks explore the deep and often complex relationship between human desires, self-control, and the journey of faith. Through thoughtful and personal examples, Joe shares his experiences as a parent of a toddler, facing the daily challenges of saying "no" to his son …
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Father and Joe E377: How to Guard Your Mind in a Divisive Political Climate: Faith, Love, and Responsibility
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23:19In this episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks tackle a pressing issue we all face today: navigating the hateful and divisive political climate that is so prevalent during election seasons. Joe shares his observations on how political advertising today is filled with negativity, hate, and division. He explains, “One of the …
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Father and Joe E376: Navigating Vulnerability & Building Strong Relationships in a Digital Age
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23:08In this powerful and insightful episode of the Father and Joe podcast, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks delve into the profound topic of vulnerability, particularly in the context of our modern, digitally connected world. With the rise of social media and the pressures it brings, many of us—and our children—are navigating a landscape where pers…
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Father and Joe E375: Transform Your Life Through Prayer: Building Lasting Habits and Deepening Your Relationship with God
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21:03In this enlightening episode of "Father and Joe," Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks delve into the transformative power of establishing a consistent prayer life. Discover how building a habitual practice of prayer can not only deepen your relationship with God but also provide profound benefits in your daily life. As Father Boniface shares, "Rel…
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Father and Joe E374: Discovering the Depth of Faith: Reflecting on the Gospel of Mark
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12:56In this enlightening episode of "Father and Joe," hosts Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks delve into the Gospel of Mark, offering profound insights and reflections on the teachings and miracles of Jesus Christ. Starting with Jesus sending his apostles out in pairs to teach, the discussion spans pivotal events including John the Baptist's assassi…
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Father and Joe E373: Transformative Power of the Eucharist: A Journey Through the National Eucharistic Congress 2024
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23:09Welcome to another episode of Father and Joe. I’m Joe Rockey, joined by Father Boniface Hicks, as we dive into the recent National Eucharistic Congress held in Indianapolis, an event that has left a lasting impact on thousands of believers across the country. From July 17th to the 21st, Catholics from all over the United States gathered at Lucas Oi…
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Father and Joe E372: Building Relationships Through Helping Others: The Gift of Asking for Help
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19:38In this enriching episode of the "Father and Joe" podcast, hosts Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks delve into the vital importance of asking for help and recognizing the profound relational dynamics it creates. From the moment we are born, asking for help is an intrinsic part of our human experience. As Joe articulates, "Every time that we're tr…
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Father and Joe E371: Discuss Essential Life Skills -Unlocking the Power of Asking for Help
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19:24In this episode of the "Father and Joe" podcast, hosts Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive deep into an essential yet often overlooked aspect of human relationships: the power of asking for help. Asking for help can be daunting, perceived as a sign of weakness or failure, and it's something many people struggle with. Joe and Father Boniface d…
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Father and Joe E370: How to Live a More Loving Life: Practical Spiritual Guidance
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14:29Welcome to another episode of Father and Joe. I'm Joe Rockey, here with Father Boniface Hicks. Last week, we delved into the importance of identifying your value hierarchy and understanding what you care most about. This week, we’re diving deeper into how we can put our spiritual priorities into practice and truly live a more loving life. Father Bo…
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Father and Joe E369: Embracing Faith: The Path to a Fulfilling and Holy Life
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17:54Welcome to another enlightening episode of Father and Joe! I'm Joe Rockey, joined by Father Boniface Hicks, as we delve into the profound impact of truly embracing and living out one's faith. In this episode, we explore the complexities and transformative power of committing fully to a virtuous and holy life, drawing insightful analogies to help un…
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Father and Joe E368: Navigating Judgment: Balancing Condemnation and Evaluation in a Faithful Life
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15:42Welcome to another enlightening episode of Father and Joe! I'm Joe Rockey, joined by Father Boniface Hicks. In this episode, we delve into the complex topic of judgment—how it permeates our lives, both in social media and in personal interactions, and its role in our spiritual journey. "To me, that's a big part of why I believe social media is nega…
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Father and Joe E367: Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Society
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22:54Welcome to another episode of "Father and Joe" with Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks. In this thought-provoking discussion, we tackle a pressing question: "Is social media net more evil than beneficial?" Join us as we explore the complexities of social media and its impact on society, relationships, and personal well-being. Key Quotes from the …
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Father and Joe E366: How to Create Opportunities for Goodness
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19:07In this episode of "Father Joe," hosts Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive deep into the concept of creating opportunities for goodness and how to follow God in our everyday lives. Reflecting on their previous discussions about Mary and the fourth commandment, they explore the profound idea of making intentional choices that lead us closer to…
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Father and Joe E365: Understanding the 4th Commandment: Honoring Your Parents as You Grow
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23:00Welcome to another insightful episode of Father and Joe! I'm Joe Rockey, joined by Father Boniface Hicks, as we delve into the profound meaning of the 4th Commandment: "Honor your mother and father." In this special episode, we address a listener's question about what it means to honor your parents, especially when their guidance might seem flawed …
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Father and Joe E364:Understanding the Importance of Jesus' Resurrection and Ascension
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21:42Welcome to another enlightening episode of Father & Joe! In this discussion, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks delve into a thought-provoking question about the significance of Jesus' resurrection compared to his ascension. Joe raises a compelling point about why the ascension is not as emphasized despite its importance. Father Boniface provides…
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Father and Joe E363: Preparing Your Heart for Prayer
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17:42Welcome back to another enlightening episode of Father and Joe! In this installment, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface dive deep into the topic of prayer preparation. Join them as they explore practical strategies to set your heart and mind in the right place for a fruitful prayer experience. Father Boniface shares insights from his latest book, "The …
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Father and Joe E362: Understanding Priorities: Unlocking the Essence of Knowing Jesus
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20:15Welcome to another enlightening episode of Father and Joe! In this profound discussion, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface dive into the depths of understanding priorities through the lens of knowing Jesus. Reflecting on the scripture passage from 1 John, they unravel the complexities of truly knowing someone beyond surface acquaintance. Father Bonifac…
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Father and Joe E361: Navigating Life's Crossroads: Wisdom, Courage, and Serenity
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14:16Welcome to another enlightening episode of Father and Joe, where Joe Rockey and Father Boniface delve into the depths of life's complexities. In this profound discussion, they explore the timeless prayer of serenity and its three fundamental components: wisdom, courage, and serenity. Join them as they unravel the intricacies of discernment and self…
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Father and Joe E360: Teaching Children About Easter
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22:30Description: Welcome to another insightful episode of Father and Joe, where Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive into the intersection of faith, family, and everyday life. In this episode, Joe shares a heartwarming story about teaching his two-year-old son, Joey, about Easter through the visual representations at their local church during Holy…
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