Shows
The Christian Circle100 The Example of St Joseph on being a ManIn this post, Duane and Carrie Daunt talk about being a man like St. Joseph. They explain
- What is a model masculine man supposed to look like? Why is it important?
-What are men supposed to lead and what qualities do they need to have?
- What happens when they don't lead? How does St Joseph lead?
-How can a man find out his mission?
-When things get difficult, what should a man do or where should he turn?
2023-08-0227 min
The Christian Circle99 What Christian Caregivers Should KnowIn this episode, Debra Davis and Kelly Johnson talk about caregiving. They explain:
-Caregiving can be very difficult in the long run, what should new caregivers keep in mind when they experience this role for the first time?
-What are the 3 things they can spiritually do to strengthen their own faith?
-We cannot do it by ourselves, how can we draw that extra strength from Jesus?
-What last bit of advice can you give those who are struggling with caregiving right now and are at rock bottom, frustrated, tired and fed up.
2023-06-1923 min
The Christian Circle98 Evangelizing Through Social MediaIn this episode, George Calleja talks about evangelizing through social media. He talks about:
-Why should we evangelize on social media?
-How do you do that?
-What are the challenges of evangelizing via social media?
-How do you deal with negative comments and insults?
-How does one sustain the ministry and themselves in full time ministry?
2023-06-0626 min
The Christian Circle97 How to Activate the Charisms of the Holy Spirit & the Charismatic RenewalIn this episode, Johnny Bertucci talks about the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and the charisms of the Holy Spirit. He explains about the:
-What is the CCR?
-What are the charisms of the spirit?
-How do we activate these gifts?
-How should one live their daily life with the Holy Spirit?
-How do we grow in the Holy Spirit and not stay stagnant with the gifts we have.
2023-05-1826 min
The Christian Circle96 Find Jesus in the Psalms for LentIn this episode, Barb Roose talks about meditating on the Psalms for Lent. She explains:
-Why do you need to participate in Lent actively?
-How does meditation of the psalms help during Lent, what's the connection between this book and the life and death of Jesus?
- How does one journey through the psalms for lent?
2023-03-0118 min
The Christian Circle95 Christian Courtship in an Oversexed WorldIn this episode, Rev. Thomas Morrow talks about courtship in an oversexed world. He explains:
-What is courtship?
-What are the 4 Loves?
-What are the steps of a chaste courtship?
-What can singles do during their period of waiting?
2023-02-0529 min
The Christian Circle94 The Qualities of a Servant LeaderIn this episode, Donald Wallenfang talks about servant leadership. He explains:
-What does it mean to be a servant? Why should we be servant-like?
-What are the qualities of a servant?
-How do we deal with our own ego?
-What are some practical ways to be a servant?
2023-01-1825 min
The Christian Circle93 The 9th and 10th Commandment: You Shall Not CovetIn this episode, George Calleja talks about the 9th and 10th commandments. He explains:
-What is the 9th and 10th commandment?
-What is Concupiscence? What is its effect?
-What are the steps we can take to purify the heart?
-How do we deal with envy and how do we identify this area of covetousness in our life?
-Does social media play a role in wanting our neighbor's goods and how do we deal with this?
2022-12-1525 min
The Christian Circle92 A Call For Christian UnityIn this episode, Hanael Bianchi talks about Christian unity and why we're so divided. He explains:
-Why are we not united despite the fact that more and more people are coming to Jesus?
-We are more divided than we have ever been politically, economically, racially, philosophically, why are we so divided in church over these matters and not rise above this?
-At the moment, there's a lot of political disunity, what steps can we take to promote unity among our own churches?
-How do we unite outside of our church with fellow Christians and non-Christians?
2022-11-1928 min
The Christian Circle91 The 8th Commandment: You Shall Not Bear False WitnessIn this episode, Fr. Mark Nolette talks about the 8th commandment, thou shall not bear false witness. He explains:
-What is the 8th Commandment?
-What does it entail?
-What steps can we take to encourage the virtue of honesty?
-How do we deal with people lying to us?
2022-09-2710 min
The Christian Circle90 The 7th Commandment: You Shall Not StealIn this episode, Charles Johnston talks about the 7th commandment, thou shall not steal. He explains:
- What is the seventh commandment?
- Why is stealing a sin?
- What are the ways we steal?
- How do we deal with it?
2022-08-1615 min
The Christian Circle89 The 6th Commandment: You shall not Commit AdulteryIn this episode, Mike Landry talks about the 6th commandment, thou shall not commit adultery. He explains:
- What is the sixth commandment? What are its two parts? Why is adultery expressly mentioned
- What are the Other Sins Against Chastity Are Forbidden
- How to obey the sixth commandment? Some means of practicing purity
- What should we avoid?
- What specific advice can you give to married people, singles, widows?
- What does someone do if they have fallen short of this commandment?
2022-07-1430 min
The Christian Circle88 The 5th Commandment: You Shall Not KillIn this episode, Dr. Ansel Augustine talks about the 5th commandment, thou shall not kill. He explains:
-What is the fifth commandment?
-Homicide, abortion, euthanasia. The big 3 violations of the 5th commandment.
-What does respecting human dignity mean ?
2022-06-2626 min
The Christian Circle87 The 4th Commandment: Honor Your Father & MotherIn this episode, Mark Shea talks about the 4th commandment and what it means to honor your father and mother. He explains:
-What is the 4th Commandment?
-How do we honor our parents and how do we sin against this 4th commandment?
-Why does it say we should honor and not love our parents?
-What happens when we don't follow the 4th commandment?
-What to do if we struggle with honoring our parents?
2022-05-0343 min
The Christian Circle86 The 3rd Commandment The Sabbath: A Call To RestIn this episode, Leon Suprenant talks about the third commandment and keeping the Sabbath holy. He explains:
-What is the 3rd Commandment?
-What does this commandment mean in a practical sense?
-What are the two ways to remember the Lord's day and how do we sin against it?
-Can you address the many scrupulous folks who will ask can I watch a game on Sunday or can I do x or y? Or others who will say my work is my meditation and so I work on Sunday etc....
-What do we lose by not keeping the Sabbath holy?
2022-04-2022 min
The Christian Circle85 The Spirituality Of FastingIn this episode, Msgr. Charles Murphy talks about the spirituality of fasting. He explains:
- Why do we fast during Lent?
- What are the rules for fasting in Lent? There's a more relaxed view especially in the west that this isn't a norm...is that true? Is it necessary to just fast from food or from any idol that has taken root in our life?
- How can we make fasting a spiritual experience?
- What changes can we hope to see in ourselves by fasting?
- What do we do when we encounter temptations?
2022-03-2913 min
The Christian Circle84 The 2nd Commandment- God's Name is HolyIn this episode, Dennis Sousa talks about the 2nd Commandment. He explains:
- What is the 2nd Commandment?
-How do we practice this commandment and keep God's name holy?
-How do we sin against this commandment?
-Can you address the frequent complaints that Catholics somehow have a different second commandment especially when it comes to graven images?
2022-03-1927 min
The Christian Circle83 Praying For Your Future SpouseIn this episode, Tricia Goyer talks about praying for your future spouse. She explains:
-Why is it so important to pray for our future spouses?
-How to pray for our future spouses?
-What would you say to people who have been waiting a long time?
-What can we do to prepare?
2022-02-1321 min
The Christian Circle82 The 1st Commandment: God First & God OnlyIn this episode, Mr. Dennis Sousa talks about the first commandment. He explains:
-What is the first Commandment? Does God lay these down Himself or is it an invention by people as some claim?
-How do we practice the first commandment and put God first?
-How do we sin against this commandment?
-What happens when we don't follow the first commandment?
-What are some of the uncommon idols in our life and when we identify them what do we do?
2022-02-0235 min
The Christian Circle81 Dr. John Bruchalski, MD Talks About The Pro Life MovementIn this episode, Dr. John Bruchalski, MD, FACOG talks about abortion and contraception. He explains:
-What is the Pro-Life Movement?
-What really happens in an abortion? In contraception? How does this all contribute to the death of a human being?
-What to say to the Catholics who claim to be a) pro-choice b) claimants that life begins nowhere at fertilization c) claimants who say this is a "life saving" procedure?
-How can doctors like us fight the new bills being tabled by the government, say no, not give in to peer pressure, face the backlash and take a stand?
-How...
2022-01-0429 min
The Christian Circle80 Navigating Loneliness Through Christ's ExampleIn this episode, Dr. Kevin Vost talks about loneliness. He explains:
-How being alone is different from loneliness
-Why it is not good to be lonely?
-How Christ teaches us to navigate loneliness
2021-12-0127 min
The Christian Circle79 Greed And GenerosityIn this episode, Anne DeSantis talks about greed and generosity. She explains:
-Why is greed a sin and what does God say about it?
-How do we develop generosity since this is a gift of the Holy Spirit?
-What steps can we take in being generous towards the poor and marginalized?
-How can we give when we don't have enough ourselves?
2021-11-0232 min
The Christian Circle78 How To Reclaim Family Time?In this episode, Tim Muldoon talks about how to reclaim family time. He explains:
-How do we know the time we're spending with our family is not enough or good enough?
-What are some rules for families?
-What steps can we take to reclaim family time?
-What happens if we don't do this? What's the danger?
-What can we do once we've reclaimed that family time? What do we do?
2021-10-0528 min
The Christian Circle77 Developing Integrity & Virtue in BusinessIn this episode, Dr. Brian Engelland talks about developing integrity and virtue in business. He explains:
- Is it possible to be successful and have integrity?
- Why is virtue important in business?
- What are the 3 virtues required to run a business?
- What steps can we take to develop integrity?
- Where or to whom do we turn to when we don't know what to do and have to make ethical decisions?
2021-09-0234 min
The Christian Circle76 How To Stop Judging PeopleIn this episode, Patti Maguire Armstrong tells us about how to stop judging people. She explains:
-Why is judging people a sin? What does Jesus say about it.
-How should we not judge people?
-What should we do if we're being judged unfairly.
2021-07-1336 min
The Christian Circle75 Being Faithful to Jesus Like St. Margaret Mary AlacoqueIn this episode, Sister Emily Beata Marsh tells us about St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. She explains:
-Who was St. Margaret and her early life?
- What was the turning point in her life?
-How did this Devotion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus come about?
-How she stayed faithful to Jesus despite the difficulties in her life.
-What can we learn or how can we emulate this wonderful saint?
2021-06-1923 min
The Christian Circle74 How To Start Christian Homeschooling?In this episode, Susanna Spencer tells us how Christian families can start homsechooling. She explains:
- What is homeschooling?
- Why is it a great choice for Christian families?
- What are the first steps to take? And then how do you go about it?
2021-05-1127 min
The Christian Circle73 How to Include People With Disability in the Church?In this episode, Madeline Jarrett tells us how we can be more inclusive of people with disabilities. She explains:
-What are the challenges that people with disabilities face in all churches?
- What are the changes we can make to make it more accessible for all?
-How can we address this lack of inclusivity physically, emotionally, and spiritually as well?
2021-04-1522 min
The Christian Circle72 How to Overcome Anger?In this episode, William Bloomfield tells us about the sin of anger. He explains:
-Why is anger a sin and how does it manifest in us?
-What is the opposite fruit of this?
-How can we overcome our anger? Steps?
-Holy anger vs evil anger? What's the difference?
2021-03-1143 min
The Christian Circle71 What Is RCIA & Steps to Join the Catholic ChurchIn this episode, Charles Johnston tells us about RCIA. He explains:
-What is RCIA?
-What is the purpose of RCIA?
-Who can sign up?
-How long does it take?
-How does it work or take place/format?
-How has RCIA shaped your life?
2021-02-0243 min
The Christian Circle70 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton & New BeginningsIn this episode, Catherine O'Donnell tells us about St. Elizabeth Ann Seton & New Beginnings. She explains:
- Who was St. Elizabeth Seton?
- How difficult was her life?
- What gave her the strength to endure and start again multiple times in her life?
- What can we learn from her writings and her life?
2021-01-0528 min
The Christian Circle69 How to Trust God and Overcome FearIn this episode, Gary Zimak tells us about the steps to trust in God and overcome our fear.
-Why should we have faith and not fear and what does God tell us about this virtue?
-What are your steps for not worrying/dealing with fear but having faith instead?
-How much time will it take for us to develop this?
-What can we learn from the saints and biblical figures about faith?
2020-12-0321 min
The Christian Circle68 What Are The Various Traditions of Mass?In this episode, Charles Johnston tells us about the various traditions of Mass in the Catholic Church.
- What is mass?
- What are the various traditions of mass?
- What are the unique aspects of each tradition?
- What are the biggest similarities?
- How is this different from what other denominations celebrate?
- How can everyone participate in the Eucharist?
2020-11-0244 min
The Christian Circle67 How to Overcome The Addiction to Porn by Dr. Peter KleponisIn this episode, Pamela Q. Fernandes talks to Dr. Peter Kleponis about overcoming an addiction to pornography. He talks about:
i. What are the signs that someone is addicted to pornography and why is it a problem?
ii. How does it affect relationships and marriages?
iii. What steps can someone take to overcoming this addiction?
iv. What to do if someone falls back into this…
2020-10-0615 min
The Christian Circle66 The Power of PraiseIn this episode, Pamela Q. Fernandes talks to Lyn Mettler about the importance of praising God. She talks about:
i. What does it mean to praise God? How is it different from thanksgiving?
ii. Why does He want us to praise Him?
iii. What power is there in praising God?
iv. What steps can we take to praise God in our a) our prayer life and b) in our everyday life?
2020-09-0221 min
The Christian Circle65 How To Get Satan Out Of Your Mind?In this episode, Pamela Q. Fernandes talks to Ray Sullivan about how to get Satan out of your mind. He talks about:
i. What are the areas the devil gets in our head?
ii. Why do we need to keep the devil out?
iii. What are the practical solutions to keep the devil out of our minds?
iv. Some tips to get spiritually stronger?
2020-08-1214 min
The Christian Circle64 How To Stop Gossiping?In this episode, Pamela Q. Fernandes talks to Ann DeSantis about gossiping. She talks about:
-Why is gossip a problem?
-How does being humble help?
-What are some rules to stop gossip?
-What do we do when we've participated and now realize our mistake?
2020-06-3035 min
The Christian Circle63 Seven Rules for Dealing With Non-Christian Family & FriendsIn this episode, Pamela talks to Steve Ray about the seven rules for dealing with non-christian family members and friends. He talks about:
- How to deal with the initial separation or anguish/shock when you realize a family member is losing Christ?
- What are the seven rules to deal with them?
- How long must we wait for their return?
-What do family members do in difficult circumstances when they see no fruit or result of their example and prayers?
2020-06-0255 min
The Christian Circle62 How to Celebrate PentecostIn this episode, Pamela talks to Darcy Osby about Pentecost. She talks about:
-What is Pentecost?
-How do we celebrate it?
-What can we do to increase the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit within us?
-How do we pray to the Holy Spirit and ask for His help?
2020-05-1218 min
The Christian Circle61 How to Meditate the Christian WayIn this episode, Pamela talks to Andre Lesperance about meditating the Christian way. He talks about:
-What is "meditation" in a Christian way?
-What is the advantage of doing this?
-How does it help spiritually?
-What are some steps we can take to grow in our practice of Christian meditation?
2020-04-0824 min
The Christian Circle60 Deeper in Scripture Through Lectio DivinaIn this episode, Pamela talks to Dan Burke about mental prayer and Lectio Divina. He talks about:
-What is the need for us to pray with Scripture?
-What is Lectio Divina?
-How do we start this practice or the steps?
-What is the advantage of doing this? How does it help spiritually?
2020-03-1820 min
The Christian Circle59 Chastity and LoveIn this episode, Pamela talks to Paul Kniaz about the case for chastity and love. He talks about:
-What does it mean to be chaste?
-Why do we need to be chaste?
-How can we become more chaste? What are some practical ways?
-What about the those dealing with addiction, couples who question the boundaries and chastity after marriage?
2020-02-0924 min
The Christian Circle58 How to make time for prayer?In this episode, Pamela talks to Becky Eldredge author of the book, Busy Lives, Restless Souls about making time for prayer. She talks about:
-Why does prayer take such a back seat despite us knowing it's benefits?
-What are some practical ways we can find more time to pray?
-How do we increase in prayerfulness?
-What do we do when we have this spiritual dryness in our prayer life?
2020-01-1931 min
The Christian Circle57 Why You Need Personal and Family Advent PreparationIn this episode, Pamela talks to Gessica from TheSpiritualCantor.com about personal and private Advent preparation. She talks about:
-Why we need to prepare for Christmas?
-Christmas preparations, private and family
-How can we prepare?
-What's the biggest focus during Advent and how is it different from Lent?
2019-12-1619 min
The Christian Circle56 Thanksgiving and The Spirit of GratitudeIn this episode, Pamela talks to Michelle Fritz about giving thanks and the spirit of gratitude. She talks about:
-Why do we need to be thankful?
-How does gratitude change us?
-How to live a thankful life?
-What would you say to people who are struggling?
2019-11-3023 min
The Christian Circle55 Contemplative Prayer By St. Teresa of AvilaIn this episode, Charles tells us about St. Teresa of Avila
He explains:
-St Teresa of Avila and her life as a contemplative
-Her work and book "Interior Castle'
-Her work for the reformation of the Carmelite Order
-How we can make time and choose a place for prayer
2019-09-2230 min
The Christian Circle54 What is Contemplative Prayer?In this episode, Pamela talks to Connie Rossini about contemplative prayer. She talks about:
-What is contemplation?
-How does it differ from meditation?
-What are some ways we can practice contemplative prayer?
-What are the fruits of this? How does this help our personal life and spiritual life?
2019-09-0427 min
The Christian Circle53 How to Grow in Wisdom?In this episode, Pamela talks to Eric Johnston about growing in widsom. He talks about:
-What are sanctifying and charismatic gifts?
-What is the gift of wisdom?
-How is it different from knowledge and discernment?
-How do we develop this gift?
-What actions can we take to grow in wisdom?
2019-08-1636 min
The Christian Circle52 Why is Sharing the Good News so Important?In this episode, Pamela talks to Cameron O'Hearn about Why Sharing the Good News is so important. He talks about:
-Why is sharing the gospel important?
-3 steps on sharing this Good News
-What are some practical ways we can share
-How important is our own life as a gospel message and why is it important for us to live it before preaching it.
2019-07-1149 min
The Christian Circle51 Seven Tips To Help us ForgiveIn this episode, Pamela talks to Celia Wold Devine about why forgiveness is important and how to forgive better. She talks about:
-What Jesus teaches us about forgiveness
-Seven steps to forgiveness.
-How to forgive ourselves?
-How to truly do our penance without thinking of it as ritual?
2019-06-2534 min
The Christian Circle50 Mass Etiquette and Reverence for Church ServicesIn this episode, Pamela talks to Karl Erickson about why Mass is sacred. He talks about:
-The do's and don't at Mass
-Why we need to be reverent?
-15 things we shouldn't do during Mass
-How we can gently correct people with a casual attitude towards the Church.
2019-06-1932 min
The Christian Circle49 Learning radical love from St. Francis of AssisiIn this episode, Charles tells us about St. Francis of Assisi
He explains:
-St Francis of Assisi's ability to love
-His vow of poverty
-His boldness for Christ
-His legacy of radical love
2019-05-2948 min
The Christian Circle48 What Do Marian Apparitions Mean?In this episode, Pamela talks to Jeannie Ewing about Marian Apparitions.
Jeannie answers questions about:
What is the significance of Mary's appearance?
What are the most significant/recognized apparitions?
Has science supported them?
What do we do knowing everything that we do about her appearances?
2019-05-1033 min
The Christian Circle47 Why we do The Stations of the Cross?In this episode, Pamela talks to Charles about The Stations of the Cross.
He explains:
-What they are?
-Why they are done and the significance of meditating on the Lord's Passion?
-How to pray them?
-What are indulgences and why the stations of the cross are so powerful
2019-03-2844 min
The Christian Circle46 Confession and Why We Need ItIn this episode, Pamela talks to Tom Peterson, author of combing Back Home about Confession and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
He explains:
-Why we need confession?
-What are the main reasons we don't confess?
-How to handle the obstacles to confession?
-What is the fruit of this practice?
2019-03-1354 min
The Christian Circle45 What is Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament?In this episode, Pamela talks to Caitlin Kim about the Blessed Sacrament.
She explains:
-What is the Blessed Sacrament?
-What to do in front of the Blessed Sacrament?
-How to handle distractions?
-What is the fruit of this practice?
-How to bring children to Adoration?
2019-02-2720 min
The Christian Circle44 THREE QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE LENTIn this episode, Pamela talks to Vinita Hampton Wright about preparing before lent.
She explains:
-As what does my soul need?
-What do I truly desire?
-What about my life makes you happy Lord?
2019-02-1326 min
The Christian Circle43 Pope St. John Paul II won a war with the love of GodIn this episode, Pamela talks to Charles about St. John Paul II.
He explains:
-How the Pope was the right man for the job at the right time
-His role in bringing down the Iron Curtain
-Why he insisted on preserving human dignity
-What we can learn from his prayer life, his devotion to Mary and his ability to forgive.
2019-01-3048 min
The Christian Circle42 The 7 Myths About MarriageIn this episode, Pamela talks to Christopher about the 7 seven myths about marriage.
He explains:
-Why cohabitation breaks down relationships
-How couples should work through their differences
-Why couples who work through their crisis moments come out stronger
-What to do when you're in an unhappy marriage?
2019-01-1621 min
The Christian Circle41 CHRISTIAN TIPS FOR A COVENANT MARRIAGEIn this episode, Pamela talks to Michele about the best tips for a Covenant Marriage.
She explains:
-Why say sorry
-How to pray and go to mass together
-Use date night to remember why you fell in love
-Pray before Sex
-Communicate
-Christ is always there
-Don't compare yourself to others.
2019-01-0253 min
The Christian Circle40 All Saints Day And All Soul's DayIn this episode, Pamela talks to Charles about All Saints Day And All Soul's Day.
He explains:
-How these days came into being
-The reason we need to be purified before God
-Why we pray for souls
-How Halloween is related to All Saints Day
2018-10-3136 min
The Christian Circle39 Why Your Rosary Is A Spiritual WeaponIn this episode, Dr. Peter Howard tells us why we should pray the rosary.
He explains:
-What is the rosary?
-The miracles that have taken place with the rosary
-How the rosary is a spiritual weapon
-Why you must make it a part of your daily life.
2018-10-1736 min
The Christian Circle38 The Discipleship Of MaryIn this episode, Dr. Matthew A. Tsakanikas talks to us about the discipleship of Mary.
He talks about:
-Mary's difficult life
-Mary as the new Eve
-Mary as the Ark of the Covenant
-The meaning of the rosary and her apparitions
2018-10-1041 min
The Christian Circle37 Get Out Of Your Comfort ZoneIn this episode, Matthew Peaslee talks to us about building a vibrant parish.
He talks about:
-Evangelizing at the heart of vibrant parishes
-Getting out of our comfort zones
-Finding new ways to meet with the community
You can find him on Twitter @thempeas and at the website:
http://www.pittsburghcatholic.org/
2018-09-2624 min
The Christian Circle36 Building A Vibrant ParishIn this episode, Patti Maguire talks to us about what building a vibrant parish involves.
She talks about:
-What a vibrant parish looks like
-How we need to get out of our comfort zones
-How God maybe calling us to do things in our parish.
You can find her on Twitter @PattiArmstrong and on her website:
http://www.pattimaguirearmstrong.com/
2018-09-1246 min
The Christian Circle35 Mother Teresa Being the Arms of ChristIn this episode, Charles talks about Mother Teresa and
-How she received her call within a call?
-Why she reached out to so many poor?
-How we can imitate her and be the arms and feet of Jesus
-What can we do in our own parishes?
Charles blogs for ‘Now that I’m catholic.wordpress.com’. He is on twitter: https://twitter.com/now_catholic
2018-09-0542 min
The Christian Circle34 Tips for Personal PrayerIn this episode, Pamela talks to Pat Gohn, author, catechist, editor and podcast host of Among Women Podcast. She gives us her personal tips on prayer:
-Making an appointment with God
-Keeping your Bible close
-Praying with a spouse
-Turning off social media while praying
-Praying with children and teenagers.
You can find her at https://PatGohn.net and on twitter: @PatGohn
2018-08-2948 min
The Christian Circle33 The Men of Virtue CrusadeIn this episode, Pamela talks to Michael Skinner, creator of the Men of Virtue Rosary. he talks to us about:
-Why males are spiritual role models?
-How important is it for us to pray together
-The five virtues that men have
- How the family is important for the progress of the Church
You can find out more about Michael Skinner on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/_MenofVirtue or his website at https://menofvirtue.podbean.com/. For more details about this episode go to https://www.pamelaqfernandes.com
2018-08-2237 min
The Christian Circle32 7 Common Qualities of Pious Families that Produced Saints.In this episode, Pamela talks to Bridget Costello about the Common Qualities of Pious Families that Produced Saints :
-What role does a family play in shaping saints.
-What are the seven qualities that families can develop to produce saints?
-How important is family prayer?
-Why the Rosary is such a powerful tool?
-How faith and love can be caught and not taught!
2018-08-0837 min
The Christian Circle31 Alphonsus Liguori Advises us to Flee from SinIn this episode, Pamela talks to Charles about St. Alphonsus Liguori and his work in the field of moral theology
He explains:
-How Alphonsus turned to God after he lost his first case as a lawyer.
-His teachings on a loving God
-The stages of sin
-Differences between mortal and venial sin
2018-07-2550 min
The Christian Circle30 Why A Spiritual Retreat Is Good For The Soul?In this episode, Pamela talks to Christina Montes about attending spiritual retreats. She explains:
-What happens at a retreat?
-What you can hope to achieve at a retreat?
-How to pick a retreat?
-When must you go on one?
-How to prepare?
2018-07-1122 min
The Christian Circle29 Steps to Overcome TemptationsIn this post, Pamela talks to Kelli Mahoney about the steps to overcome temptation.
She explains:
-How avoiding temptation is key
-Why having spiritual friends is important
-When you need to seek help
-Why you must pray for your temptations
-And that you must forgive yourself
2018-07-0525 min
The Christian Circle28 Ten Steps to Help you Discern your VocationIn this post, Pamela talks to Fr. Christian Raab (O.S.B) about the ten steps to discern vocations.
He explains:
-How God calls us
-The freedom we have to choose
-That vocation is a gift
-Why prayer is essential
-Why we need to trust God and take that first step
2018-06-2729 min
The Christian Circle27 St. Thomas Aquinas Proves God ExistsIn this episode, Pamela talks to Charles about St. Thomas Aquinas and his huge body of work in the field of theology
He explains:
-How Thomas became a great thinker.
-The evidence of science supporting the existence of God
-The mystical visions St. Thomas Aquinas received
-Where and how you can read St. Thomas Aquinas' work.
2018-06-2041 min
The Christian Circle26 Mistakes People Make When Discerning VocationsIn this post, Pamela talks to Tim Glemkowski about the mistakes people make while discerning their vocations.
He explains:
-The process of overthinking
-The need to work with a spiritual director
-How much time one must spend discerning
-Why prayer is important for discernment?
2018-06-0228 min
The Christian Circle25 John Bosco and the Heart of the YouthIn this episode, Pamela talks to Charles about St. John Bosco.
He speaks about:
-How Don Bosco's own brush with poverty led to his ministry for the young?
-How vocations do start young
- The service of John Bosco to the youth ministry
2018-05-2722 min
The Christian Circle24 Teaching Children through Christian ExampleIn this episode, Pamela talks to Lorelei Savaryn about teaching children about Christianity through Christian example.
She tells us:
-Why it's important to teach kids about our faith?
-How we need to know our faith before we teach our kids.
-How to answer tough questions from our children?
2018-05-1318 min
The Christian Circle23 How to Raise Children of CharacterIn this episode, Pamela talks to Thomas Lickona about raising children of character.
He tells us:
-Why character development is so important for kids?
-How kids need and appreciate discipline.
-How children learn by example and repetition.
-How we need to remember we're raising future adults
-How fostering spiritual development is the best gift we can give our children.
2018-05-0455 min
The Christian Circle22 Five Steps to Holiness by Padre PioIn this episode, Pamela talks to Charles about St. Padre Pio.
He speaks about:
-Padre Pio's many spiritual gifts including his stigmata, ability to read people and bilocation.
-How Padre Pio remained humble and obedient despite opposition.
-The Five Steps of Holiness by Padre Pio
-Why Christians should pray.
2018-04-2122 min
The Christian Circle21 Building Bridges to Modern Samaritan WomenIn this episode, Pamela talks to Heather Morse about a ministry in human trafficking.
She speaks about:
-Why Christians need to build bridges to the vulnerable women of society.
-What steps you can take to prevent and help victims of human trafficking in your own local community?
-How can you begin a ministry in this area.
-How sharing the gospel and loving people can make a huge difference in people's lives.
2018-04-1129 min
The Christian Circle20 Have You Experienced the Divine Mercy of Jesus?In this episode, Pamela talks to Charles about St. Faustina and the Divine Mercy of Jesus
He speaks about:
-How St. Faustina Kowalska was directed by Jesus to spread the Divine Mercy
-What the Divine Mercy of Jesus is all about?
-The lessons we learn from Poland and the meaning of adversity
-The breadth and width of God's mercy for us!
2018-03-2124 min
The Christian Circle19 Is my focus on Christ like St. Catherine of Siena?In this episode, Pamela talks to Charles about St. Catherine of Siena.
He speaks about:
-How St. Catherine was shaped by her conversations with Jesus
-How she put Christ first in all things
-How we can focus on prayer this Lent
-What is our purpose in life?
2018-02-2128 min
The Christian Circle18 Why & How to Prepare For Marriage!In this episode, Pamela talks to John and Teri Bosio about preparing for marriage
They talk about:
-Why preparation is so important before marriage?
-What should this preparation involve?
-Advice to single people on the lookout for life partners?
-How can single people resolve emotional hurts, pains and the past?
-What should be the prayer of single people?
2018-02-0124 min
The Christian Circle17 Struggling with Christian Life? Learn from St. Augustine!In this episode, Pamela talks to Charles about St. Augustine of Hippo.
He speaks about:
-How St. Augustine had his Damascus moment?
-How we shouldn't judge people coming back to the Church.
-How prayer matters for conversion.
-How only God can fill the God sized vacuum in our hearts!
2018-01-2136 min
The Christian Circle16 With God All Spiritual Resolutions are Possible!In this New Year episode, Pamela talks to Chaplain Adele about fulfilling our spiritual resolutions with God's help. She speaks about:
-Whether it's normal to repeatedly fail
-How can we keep persisting?
-How to face obstacles and overcome discouragement?
2018-01-0132 min
The Christian Circle15 The Mystery of the Magi at ChristmasIn this episode, Pamela talks to Charles about the mystery of the Magi and St. Nicholas before Christmas. He talks about:
-Who were the Magi?
-What can we learn from the Magi and St. Nicholas?
-What do their gifts represent?
-How we can put Christ back into Christmas?
2017-12-1953 min
The Christian Circle14 Why We Must Spiritually Prepare for Christmas through Advent?In this episode, Pamela talks Gretchen about Advent and the spiritual preparation before Christmas. She talks about:
Ways to celebrate Advent
Choosing spiritual gifts for our loved ones
Celebrating the Christmas season and not just the day
Starting a liturgical revolution
2017-11-2228 min
The Christian Circle13 Can I Answer the Call to Martyrdom like Maximilian Kolbe?In this episode, Pamela talks to Charles about saying yes to die for Christ like Christ. He talks about St. Maximilian Kolbe's life and his choice to say yes to dying for a stranger during his imprisonment in Auschwitz.
He also explains how this man accepted this call right from his childhood up to his death, following in the footsteps of Christ. Kolbe is a great example for suffering Christians all around the world today.
He teaches us how to make the ultimate sacrifice? Can you? Tell us what you think.
2017-10-0121 min
The Christian Circle12 What is a Spiritual Friend?In this episode, Pamela talks to Michele and Emily about Christian friendship. The women talk about their own friendship and answer questions like:
Why are Christian friendships so important? And what is a Christian friendship anyway?
What sets Christian friends apart from the rest?
How does one go looking for or making these friends?
What is my responsibility as a Christian friend?
2017-09-0126 min
The Christian Circle11 Peter: From Fisherman to Fisher of MenIn this episode, Pamela talks to Charles, about the Apostle Peter, his ministry and transformation from a fisherman to fisher of men.
Charles highlights:
- The difference between Peter and Judas
- His openness to the Holy Spirit
- His ability to seek the Lord and remain loyal to Him.
- The spiritual journey and maturation of Peter
2017-08-0529 min
The Christian Circle10 How to Transform Tragedy in our lives?In this episode, Pamela talks to Gordon Grose, counselor and author of "Transforming Tragedy" about preparing, facing and transforming tragedy in our lives.
Gordon answers the following questions:
- Can we prepare spiritually or otherwise for tragedy?
- How do we transform tragedies in our life?
- What are the steps involved in this transformation?
- Why he picked Job as a model for this transformation?
2017-07-2032 min
The Christian Circle9 How to do Little things with great Love?In this episode, Pamela talks to Charles about St. Therese's "Little Way."
He describes the "Little flower"s troubled childhood and singular focus on her vocation.
He explains the philosophy of the "Little Way" and how we can do little things with great love in our lives.
2017-07-0116 min
The Christian Circle8 How to build a good Christian Marriage?In this episode, Pamela talks to Mary Kathryn Sparrow about building a good marriage.
Mary answers questions about:
Why is marriage called a vocation?
What is God's role or His place in the life of a married couple?
Is prayer important for married couples? If yes, how do they incorporate it into their busy lives?
What practical tips can you give those struggling with problems/ difficult life partners? When do you seek help?
2017-06-1731 min
The Christian Circle7 Learning Persistence from PaulIn this episode, Pamela talks to Charles Johnston (From nowthatimcatholic.wordpres.com) about the life of Paul the Apostle.
Charles shares about zealous Paul's Jewish background. He also talks about Paul's turning point on the road to Damascus, how we can emulate the apostle and what major lessons can be learned form Paul's ministry.
2017-06-0327 min
The Christian Circle6 Seeking the Holy Spirit's Guidance in FellowshipIn this episode, Pamela talk to Maria Garabis Davis about fellowship and what it really entails.
Maria answers questions about:
Why fellowship is important?
Keeping track of the fine line between concern and intrusion
The indirect ways of fellowship
Keeping fellowship still focused on God
In her own words, "If you want to experience fellowship, then ask the Holy Spirit to show you and he will."
2017-04-2936 min
The Christian Circle5 Keeping the Lenten fire burning after Easter!In this episode, I talk to popular blogger, Charles Johnston about the three pillars of Lent and how to keep up our Lenten practices long after Lent is over. Charles Johnston is a father and husband in Phoenix, Arizona. His conversion journey has taken years, as he felt God pulling him toward His Church but he resisted until he couldn't take it anymore. He gave in and fell in love with His Church. He blogs for 'Now that I'm catholic' where you can find his post on the three pillars of Lent.
Charles answers questions about:
The three pillars of...
2017-04-0134 min
The Christian Circle4 This Lent, Be Different!In this episode, Stephen Spillane, a blogger for SpiritualityIreland.org, talks about being different for Lent.
He also talks about he how arrived at his Lenten preparation list. Listen to him as he explains how retreats, books and church courses have helped him grow spiritually through this season.
2017-03-1331 min
The Christian Circle3 Youth and ChristianityIn this episode, Pamela talks to popular youth animator Siana Dias about the youth and their approach to Christianity.
She answers questions about:
1. The main problems of youth and their perspective of the faith
2. The difference in how we're passing down our faith to the next generation
3. Practical advice to parents of teenagers
4. Three tips to help young people grow in their faith
5. Personal prayer that supports her own ministry and why we need to be replenished.
According to her, "The more we give, the more we need."
2017-01-1219 min
The Christian Circle2 A Voice for GodIn this Episode, Pamela talk to Ronita Fernandes, a musician, singer and worship leader, whose been active in the ministry for over a decade.
She shares what it's like to pray, discern and live a calling to the music and worship leading ministry, with practical advice about fellowship and introspection.
2016-12-1125 min
The Christian Circle1 Who are we?Episode one where we introduce who we are and what this podcast is going to be about. The beginning of the future!
Pamela Q. Fernandes talks about:
-Who we are?
-Why we started the podcast?
-Why this title?
-The plan going forward
2016-12-0220 min