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Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastDoes Free Will Exist in an AI-Dominated World? with Dr. Edward Tse (AI Parenting)"Do we truly have free will when AI controls what we see, hear and focus on? AI doesn't make your choices. It controls your attention, shaping the options you don't even know exist. It's not designed for your wellbeing, only to keep your eyes glued to the screen." Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Edward Tse, AI expert and founder of AI Parenting, as we explore the complex intersection of free will, artificial intelligence, and social media in today's digital landscape.Our discussion explores:
2025-04-151h 04Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastLiving a "Radically" Catholic Life with Matthew Plese"Living a radically Catholic life isn't about being extreme—it's about being authentically Catholic in a world that has moved away from Christian values." Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Matthew Plesey, a third-order Dominican, CPA, author, and president of CatechismClass.com, as we explore what it means to embrace our faith without compromise.Our discussion explores:- The Dominican spirituality of contemplation and sharing the fruits of that contemplation- How the intellectual tradition of Catholicism offers depth and substance beyond emotional arguments...
2025-04-0859 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastWall Street, Business School, Venture Capital… and Catholicism? with Drago Dimitrov"God has not created us for the perishable and transitory things of earth, but for things heavenly and everlasting." Join us for an inspiring conversation with Drago Dimitrov, co-founder and CEO of Holy Habits, as we explore the intersection of faith and finance. From Wall Street to Catholic entrepreneurship, Drago shares his journey of balancing professional ambition with spiritual growth. Our discussion explores:- The challenges of maintaining Catholic identity in high-pressure financial environments- How Drago's immigrant background and education shaped his professional path- The realities of Wall...
2025-04-011h 03Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastSupporting a Parallel Catholic Economy with Marcellino D'Ambrosio"It's been known throughout history that groups of people who belong to a certain community will often form their own parallel economies. We're seeing this happen now in the Catholic community." Join us for an engaging conversation with Marcellino D'Ambrosio, co-founder and creative director of Sherwood Fellows, about the emerging Catholic parallel economy. Our discussion explores:- Why today's mass culture is fundamentally anti-Catholic and anti-family- The alarming statistics showing 11+ million young people leaving the Church- How parents are being forced to make difficult decisions about education, career...
2025-03-2559 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastForget Hollywood (and Bring Hope to the Hopeless) with Anthony D'Ambrosio"We have the greatest story ever told, the most beauty, the most truth - why is it so hard to bring people into that?" Join us for an inspiring conversation with Anthony D'Ambrosio, filmmaker and storyteller, about reclaiming beauty in Catholic art and culture. As the writer and director of "The Triumph of the Heart," an upcoming feature film about St. Maximilian Kolbe, Anthony shares his journey from seminary to filmmaking. Our discussion explores:- The crisis of creative expression within Catholic culture and why many artists are drawn away from the Church
2025-03-1854 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastA Medical Doctor on Gender Ideology and Abortion with Dr. Stefan Pokall"A male is always a male and a female is always a female. It's wrong to kill babies." Join us for a candid conversation with Dr. Stefan Pokall, a family physician and pediatric surgeon with 18 years of experience across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. As both a medical professional and committed Catholic, Dr. Pokall offers crucial insights on today's most contentious bioethical issues. Our discussion explores:- How gender ideology has infiltrated medical practice and education- The concerning shift from treating gender disorders to affirming feelings- Why Europe has...
2025-03-111h 07Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastA Conversion Story with Michelle Thiessen"If you only knew how sweet it can be on the other side." Join us for a moving conversation with Michelle Thiessen, who shares her journey from evangelical Protestant roots to the Catholic Church. As a recent convert baptized at Easter 2024, Michelle offers candid insights about her spiritual path and the transformation she's experienced. Our discussion explores:- Growing up with Christian foundations but drifting into secular life- Finding herself caught between motherhood and professional aspirations- The unexpected contemplative gifts that come with the routine tasks of motherhood
2025-03-041h 02Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastEducation or Ideological Indoctrination? with Christopher B. Warner"Our public education system has not only undermined religion, it has replaced religion with socio-political ideology." Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Fr. Deacon Christopher Warner of the Acton Institute about the state of modern education and the challenges facing Catholic parents. Our discussion explores:- How public education has shifted from teaching critical thinking to promoting ideological indoctrination- The historical roots of education's transformation through cultural Marxism and the sexual revolution- Why all education is inherently sectarian and reflects specific worldviews- The false anthropologies being taught to children that contradict Catholic understanding of human nature- How parents...
2025-02-251h 13Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastHaving a Relationship With Money with Will Murley"Greed is the disordered love of riches." Join us for an illuminating conversation with Will Murley, a former Catholic missionary turned financial advisor, about developing a healthy relationship with money as Christians. Our discussion explores:- The challenge of balancing financial prudence with Christian values- How capitalism can serve good ends when guided by moral principles- Why provision and financial planning matter for Catholic families- The importance of regular giving in maintaining spiritual health- Finding peace through proper ordering of wealth and...
2025-02-1858 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastLet's Be Candid About Valentine's Day with Taylor O'Brien"Dating is supposed to be fun and you're supposed to learn about yourself, about the other person, about how your faith intertwines with all of that." Join us for an uplifting conversation with Taylor O'Brien, founder of Candid Dating, about bringing intentionality and joy back to Catholic dating. Our discussion explores:- How technology can be redeemed to serve authentic human connection- The unique challenges and pressures of Catholic dating in the modern world- Why dating shouldn't lose its spirit of adventure and discovery- Finding...
2025-02-111h 01Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastPursuing Truth in a Post-Truth World with Jacob Ciccarelli and Zac Johnson"Truth compels a response." In a world where relativism reigns and truth feels increasingly elusive, we're joined by Jacob Ciccarelli and Zac Johnson, founders of Truthly - the world's first Catholic action app.
Our discussion explores:
- The crisis of truth in our modern culture and why it matters- How personal encounters with truth transformed their lives and led to conversion
- Why truth must lead to action and cannot remain merely intellectual
- The challenge of sharing Catholic teaching in an increasingly secular world
2025-02-041h 01Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastCollege for Cowboys and Catholics with Kyle Washut"Education fundamentally is not about what's true, it's not about virtue, it's not about beauty. Education is making you a good cog in the social machine." - Kyle Washut explains how modern education has shifted away from its original purpose.
In this episode of Coffee, Commerce and Catechesis, we had the privilege of speaking with Kyle Washut, President of Wyoming Catholic College, about their unique approach to Catholic higher education. Through our conversation, we explored:
- The founding vision of Wyoming Catholic College as a response to St. John Paul II's call for the New Evangelization
- How the...
2025-01-2853 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastWhen Your Child Suffers with Jessie Rettinger"When you experience something really black, the bright spots can shine through, whereas before everything was just kind of gray."
In this deeply personal episode, we explore the reality of suffering - particularly when it involves our children - through the story of Jessie Rettinger and her youngest daughter Vivian's journey with a rare liver condition. Through our conversation, we examine:
- How God works through suffering to draw us closer to Him and our community
- The role of wisdom and prayer in navigating medical challenges
- The importance of advocating for our children...
2025-01-2156 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastMBAs and Business School with Angelo Nwigwe"I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore, be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves." - Matthew 10:16
In this episode of Coffee, Commerce and Catechesis, we are joined by our returning guest Angelo to discuss pursuing business education as a Christian.
Through our conversation, we explore:
- The historical connection between Christianity and universities - how the Church gave birth to higher education in the West
- Our varied paths to business education - an MBA, BBA...
2025-01-1458 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Advocating for the Future of Catholic Education with Kimberly Cichon"Education cannot be neutral. It is either positive or negative. Either it enriches or it impoverishes... True education enables us to love life and opens us to the fullness of life."
In this episode, we're joined by Kimberly Cichon, a mother of six and candidate for Calgary Catholic School District trustee, to explore the future of Catholic education. Our discussion delves into:
- Her personal journey from Protestant Christianity to Catholicism through teaching children's liturgy, highlighting how education can be a pathway to deeper faith
- The...
2025-01-1059 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastStill Christian? What Modern "Christians" Believe"There are about 2.4 billion Christians in the world, but maybe a fraction of those people acknowledge or realize what it really means to be a Christian."
In this episode, we dive into an eye-opening discussion about what modern Christians actually believe, drawing from a 2024 Cardus/Angus Reid Institute study of Canadian Christians. Some key highlights from their conversation include:
Surprising statistics showing only 48% of Catholics and 55% of mainline Protestants believe in the resurrection as a historical event
The disconnect between what many Christians personally believe versus what their churches teach
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2025-01-0753 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastTough Conversations with Jeff Schiefelbein"If you ever go into a tough conversation and you don't feel that pull in your stomach, that tightness or shortness of breath, then I don't think you're actually entering it with a spirit of openness. Every conversation should include giving and receiving. Even if you're the boss, you should be able to receive in a conversation of any magnitude."Today we're joined by Jeff Schiefelbein, culture building expert and managing partner at Undivided Life, to explore how to have difficult but transfo...
2024-12-3147 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastFrom Monk to Manager with John Cannon"I went from reading only business and political stuff to tearing through spiritual books. After my conversion experience, I had an all-consuming desire to be closer to God, to go into the desert for healing, to allow Him to work on me and transform me. It was like a very powerful magnet just pulling at me. I wanted to give myself completely to God because He had given Himself completely to me."Today we're joined by John Cannon, founder of Sent Ventures, whose remarkable journey took him from...
2024-12-1858 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastMaking Your Christmas Catholic with Nicole Scheidl"Christmas is one of the most important days of the church year, second only to Easter itself. It is the culmination of the mystery of the incarnation - the feast of God becoming flesh. It is a uniquely Christian teaching that the divine chose to become one of us. Because of this belief, God is not only transcendent, but also wholly immanent - while remaining transcendent, meaning we must rise above our present condition to reach Him, He is at the same time immanent, meaning He is with us as ...
2024-12-1056 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastAI: Risks, Rewards and Religion with Deacon David Delaney, PhD"Our interactions through technology are not nurturing - they're utilitarian. We're exchanging ideas, but we're not being nurtured by each other's persons. We are really experiencing electronic artifacts of one another. If this is the way we have most of our interactions, we are going to become more and more empty."Today we're joined by Deacon David Delaney, founder of the Mother of the Americas Institute and former defense technology expert, to explore the complex relationship between artifi...
2024-12-0358 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastGenetic Engineering and Reproductive Ethics with Steven Umbrello"Rather than focusing on selecting specific genetic traits, parents should consider the broader ethical implications and potential societal impacts of their choices. We cannot let technology alone shape our future and define our humanity. Instead, we must reclaim our role as ethical stewards, guided by values that transcend mere utility and efficiency."Today we're joined by Stephen Umbrello, Managing Director at the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies, to explore the profound ethic...
2024-11-261h 06Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastWhy Kids Don’t Care About Church with Colin Miller"Left to run its own course in our lives, technology shapes our habits in ways that are often diametrically opposed to the habits we try to cultivate as Christians. Just as the Church gives us disciplines around food, drink, and sex to preserve our freedom towards these good gifts from God, freedom around technology requires perhaps even greater discipline today."Today we're joined by Colin Miller, a theologian and father of five, to explore why it seems like kids just don't care about church...
2024-11-1951 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastMedia Bias and Hostility with Mario Toneguzzi"Almost nothing gets out there that's not controversial when it comes to the media covering the Catholic faith. You know, I remember one author saying that hatred and bias towards Catholicism was the only legitimate one that was still around. And I tend to agree - anti-Catholicism is the last acceptable form of bigotry."Today we're joined by Mario Toneguzzi, a veteran journalist with over 40 years of experience in newspapers, to explore the complex relationship between media and Christianity....
2024-11-1256 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastRight To Life with Thomas Cliplef & Cameron CôtéIn this episode, we dive deep into Canada's pro-life movement with Cameron Cote and Thomas Cliplef from the Canadian Centre for Bioethical Reform (CCBR). From the Catholic Church's unchanging stance on the sanctity of life to modern-day advocacy, our guests share their personal journeys and practical insights into effective pro-life outreach.Key Discussion Points:The Catholic Church's historical teaching on abortion dating back to the first centuryPersonal conversion stories to pro-life advoc...
2024-11-051h 00Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastExtinction of the Human Race with Dr. Richard ClementsThe Voluntary Human Extinction Movement (VHEMT) is a group that advocates for the extinction of the human race by encouraging people to not have children. In today's episode, we chat with Dr. Richard Clements who wrote an article about this group for Word on Fire Ministries.We discuss why such a radical ideology is catching on and why people are adopting this mentality. Among the chief arguments for choosing to go along with this movement is concern for the biosphere with claims that human be...
2024-10-2952 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastFake News vs. Real News with Chris AltieriCan we trust the news? What about Catholic news sources?Should Catholics be following the news at all? And if so, how do we do so without losing our faith or becoming cynical? That’s what we’re chatting about this week with Chris Altieri, longtime resident of Rome and a career journalist who has spent the last few years covering scandals in the Church and doing so as a faithful Catholic.We want to hear from you! Please feel free to email us at cofcomcat@gmail.com with any feedb...
2024-10-2251 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastUsing AI for Good with Matthew Harvey SandersAI is a technological development that has unprecedented implications not only for the future of work but for every aspect of our lives. Our guest this week, Matthew Harvey Sanders, has an impressive AI resume and is using AI for the good of the Church. He has a bold prediction: 50% of people will be “gainfully unemployed” potentially on just a decade as a result of AI. That’s a scary thought if we consider that the vast majority of people either have no understanding (or very little understa...
2024-10-1558 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastFaith, Hope and Charity in War-Torn Africa with Fr. Cipriano ObiohaThanks to the news, we seem to always know about conflicts and wars happening halfway across the world. Currently, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Israel-Palestine conflict have captured our attention. But have you ever given thought to all the conflict that exists in the world that we don't even hear of? The wars that get no media coverage?The ongoing conflict in Cameroon is one such story.Every single day, people live in circumstances that we here in the west can barely fathom. So, toda...
2024-10-081h 06Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastMarried and... Celibate? with Mabel CardonaNewly married but living as celibates? How? Why? In this episode, Travis and Rigel explore the Catholic Church's teachings on marriage and sexuality, emphasizing the indissolubility of the marital union and its ordering toward new life. Travis’s wife joins them to discuss their experiences coming to the Catholic faith and how it shaped their understanding of marriage. They discuss the importance of being countercultural and living out Christian values, and how doing so led them to l...
2024-10-011h 23Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastChildren, Fatherhood, Miracles and Masculinity with Jeff SchiefelbeinIf it is God’s will for his life, any devout Catholic man will recognize fatherhood as the greatest gift God has to give. He wills our ultimate good and even though we are undeserving, he rewards us.Jeff Schiefelbein might just be the definition of intentional fatherhood. Designing his life to put God first, wife second, kids third and everything else after. Jeff has a unique ability to recognize the miracles that happen throughout our lives and call them what they are. There’s no explaining ...
2024-09-2447 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastSocial Media: Good or Evil?To a generation of people in an age of migration and relocation, social media is a gift. It offers opportunities to connect with people no matter how far away you may be. Rigel and Travis have both benefitted since the launch of this podcast by connecting with fellow Catholics on social media.But let’s be honest… it’s not all sunshine and roses with social media. There is a dark side. A very dark side. With Jonathan Haidt’s work in “The Anxious Generation” being one of the most referred to re...
2024-09-171h 07Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastCulture Wars with Dr. Larry ChappBeing Christians means being in the world but not of it. It means standing amidst the culture and being critical of it.To discuss the topic of engaging with the secular world and those who are hostile to Christianity (and engaging with those within the Church who disagree with us too!), we invited an expert, Dr. Larry Chapp.Dr. Chapp shares his thoughts on having thoughtful debates in emotionally charged situations, avoiding confirmation bias, the dangers of social media, and much more.What d...
2024-09-1056 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastForming Saints, Scholars and Scientists with Dr. Jeff KleckAfter listening to this episode you’ll find yourself in one of two situations. Either, you’re in need of further education and you’ll know exactly where you want to go, OR you’ll wish you needed further education.Travis and Rigel certainly feel the latter after chatting about the Catholic Institute of Technology with Dr. Jeff Kleck, Dean of Academics.Catholic Tech is a new American university situated in Castol Gandolfo, right next to the Papal palace. Talk about prime location for a Catholic...
2024-09-0352 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastFrom the Seminary to Startups with Nathan PintoWe’ve all heard of non-traditional career paths. Doctor to author, plumber to lawyer, engineer to stay at home parent. But when’s the last time you heard of a priest to startup founder story?We’re lucky today to be joined by Nathan Pinto, serial entrepreneur, once-upon-a-time almost a Jesuit priest, and just an awesome dude. He shares his story of discerning the priesthood and realizing his true calling.Tune in for a thrilling tale of scary sacrifices made for God and the hundredfold return t...
2024-08-271h 03Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastDivorce on Demand with Wayne OttenbreitOne of the devil’s greatest weapons is the breakdown of the family unit. If that’s true, it certainly feels like he is in his workshop honing the edges of his sword by destroying marriages.Put simply, the Catholic Church does not permit divorce. Just because the government hands you a piece of paper does not mean that you and your spouse aren’t one in the eyes of God. “What God has brought together, let no man separate” (Matthew 19:6).Today we are joined by Wayne Ottenbreit, a marriage and fa...
2024-08-2055 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastMan as Provider with Nathan CrankfieldGod made man in His own image. And he made them man and woman. The church has always taught that the sexes are distinct in their nature and in their roles in the family but equal in the eyes of God.Today, we are joined by Nathan Crankfield to discuss the role of men as providers for their family. The absence of fathers has a marked effect on kids and the family as a whole. Nathan knows this better than anyone and he shares his own personal conversion story.We also talk about the changing soci...
2024-08-1359 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastPreparing for Fatherhood with Angelo NwigweWant to listen to 3 friends who don’t have kids yet (but whose wives are all pregnant at the same time) share their worries and wisdom on raising children? This episode is for you!It isn’t every day that three good friends are all expecting their first child roughly at the same time. This week is just a candid discussion with Angelo Nwigwe about all the things that we are thinking about when it comes to having children. What it’s going to require of us, how counter-cultural we’ll have to...
2024-08-061h 17Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastInnovating Finance the Christian Way with Andrew DeBerryFinance and investing are convoluted enough. Most people don’t know how to invest, are too scared to invest or don’t know what to invest in. If you have gotten to the stage where you have started investing, your primary concern is probably getting a good return on your investment. But as Catholics, we know that money is not the primary concern. As Catholics, we have to think about where our money is going.Are the companies we are investing in ethical? Beyond that, do they promote policies tha...
2024-07-3041 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastGet Married (and Ignore Hollywood, Media, Academia and Corporate America) with Dr. Brad WilcoxDo half of all marriages end in divorce? Are people getting married at the same rate as they used to? Are marriages ending sooner today than they did 50 years ago? Do marriages lead to better socioeconomic outcomes for both the couple and the children born to married parents? And do religious people have more successful marriages? These are complex questions that few people even think about.Dr. Brad Wilcox does think about these questions though, and he studies these sorts of issues as a soci...
2024-07-2345 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastDeath on Demand with Amanda AchtmanDo we want to live in a culture that celebrates, respects and endorses life? Or are we okay with a culture that is seemingly set on serving up “death on demand” for anyone who wants it? Do we believe that human life is sacred, a gift from God and something to be cherished even though the endpoint of each human life is death? Or do we believe that since we’re all going to die anyway there’s no reason not to hasten it? These are the things we discuss this week with Amanda Achtman of C...
2024-07-161h 04Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastBuilding a Thriving Culture with Jeff SchiefelbeinWhat comes to mind when you think of company “culture”? Pizza parties, birthday wishes and off-site team building events maybe? Obviously, there is more to it than that. Especially if you are a Christian running a business, in which case your values and actions should come across in how you work. Sadly, it is far more common today to read about a company’s “values” only to realize most people only pay lip service to these values in practice. And what does that mean for the company’s culture?&...
2024-07-0943 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastThe Religion of "Nice" and Political Correctness with Fr. Anthony SortinoNiceness is not a virtue, in the same way that having good manners does not make you virtuous. But that’s not the message you would hear in schools, workplaces or even in homes. Our society has perverted the virtue of kindness into something unrecognizable. In fact, according to our society, the highest virtue is not offending other people.For Christians, it is important to recognize the difference between niceness and kindness. Even more importantly, we have to remain steadfast in our belief...
2024-07-021h 06Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastWhat's Wrong With The Smartphone Generation? (with Dan Churchwell)Smartphones have become an almost ubiquitous tool in our society. To not own one would be considered abnormal. And through them most people access all sorts of other technologies, especially social media. In today’s episode we discuss the mental health impacts and even physical problems being caused among young people who are increasingly addicted to these technologies. Dan Churchwell of the Acton Institute joins us to discuss how boys and girls are impacted by smartphones and socia...
2024-06-251h 00Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastAI vs Human Consciousness with Steven UmbrelloWhat is artificial intelligence (AI)? How does it differ from human intelligence, consciousness and thought? And how should Christians view it? What are the risks and potential rewards of AI when viewed through a faith-based lens? We tackle these issues with ethicist and AI expert Steven Umbrello, Managing Director at the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies, Editor-In-Chief at the International Journal of Technoethics, and Managing Editor at the Journal of Responsible Technolo...
2024-06-181h 15Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastChristian Parenting Pitfalls: Phones, Schools and Sleepovers with Braden RitchieRaising kids is among the most challenging and rewarding things we will do. But for Christian parents in a rapidly secularizing culture, this is becoming increasingly difficult.Travis and Rigel are fathers-in-waiting and today they are speaking with Braden about his experience parenting two young kids and educating the children of other Christian parents. We discuss smartphones, schools and sleepovers and the major parental considerations.Tune in to share in the discussion between three peopl...
2024-06-1158 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastHow a Woman Balances Motherhood and Career-Building with Nicole ScheidlIn the West, the labor participation rate of women is higher than ever. Women have excelled in various professions and lead some of the biggest companies in the world. Women are also able to do something that no man ever can: carry and bear a child. Only women can bring life into this world and be mothers - and that’s a full-time job.How can women balance professional pursuits with their call to motherhood? There’s no one better to get advice from than Nicole Scheidl. Mother to 7 adult childr...
2024-06-041h 06Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastPerverting Love: Romance, Passion and Tinder (Part 2)Welcome back to part 2! We’re continuing our discussion on love this week with some personal stories from Travis’ and Rigel’s lives. We discuss how our perception and experience of love has changed over time with our (now) wives and throughout our journey in growing closer to God. With how far we’ve come, it’s almost overwhelming to realize how much room there is to grow.A key takeaway is that no relationship with a firm foundation in Christ can go astray. If we reflect the love that Christ h...
2024-05-3039 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastPerverting Love: Romance, Passion and Tinder (Part 1)We've talked a lot about love on this podcast. That is because as Christians we believe that God IS love. On today's episode, we clarify the Christian concept of love and how it is wildly different from what we see in romantic movies or hear in Taylor Swift songs.In Part 1, we'll discuss the different types of love outlined by C.S. Lewis and how Christians view each type. Pay close attention to the definition of Agape love which is the kind of love that Christ embodied by dying on the cross f...
2024-05-2836 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastThe Sabbath In a Culture Without Time For It with Angelo NwigweKeep the sabbath holy. We know it’s a commandment which means that it’s non-negotiable. But how seriously do we take this commandment? Deep down, do we consider this to be more of an optional commandment?On today’s episode we get real about the importance of the sabbath and what it really means to keep it holy. We discuss cultural differences, childhood memories and how early experiences shaped our behaviour. We also talk about the different forms that “rest” can take on the sabbath along wit...
2024-05-211h 00Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastCapitalism & Christianity: An Uneasy Truce with Braden RitchieWhat does it mean to be Christian? Well, it means that we believe that God is real, we believe that there are expectations of us to do good and be good, and we believe that each individual has free will. We also believe that we are meant to serve and love others even at our own expense.So how does capitalism figure into it? And above all, how can we possibly reconcile capitalism with our beliefs as Christians?On today's episode, we welcome back our friend Braden Ritchie to discuss what is tru...
2024-05-141h 00Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastChristians Showing Up at Work with Ian DollHave you ever had a day at work when you thought to yourself, “this sucks”? Basically everyone would say yes. Work is challenging in more than one way, and it is both an inevitable part and a significant part of life. But Jesus himself worked as a tradesman until he began his ministry at age 30. This suggests work can in fact be good! So, how do we sanctify our work?How can we take whatever job we have and use it to glorify God? This is not only possible, it is demanded of us C...
2024-05-0754 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastAm I Crazy?! First Spiritual Experience (Part 2)Today’s the day! In Part 1, we discussed what spiritual experiences are and how even we as committed Christians struggle to wrap our heads around them.In Part 2, we get to hear a firsthand account of Travis’s first ever spiritual experience. This is a special episode because it takes courage to share such intimate stories. We run the risk of sounding like crazy people. But consider the alternative. Should we stay silent about the moments where we feel God connecting to or working through us? ...
2024-05-0340 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastAm I Crazy?! First Spiritual Experience (Part 1)Spiritual experiences are generally treated with a mixture of skepticism or wonder. Both reactions are warranted and, counter-intuitively, are not mutually exclusive. It is very possible to be overwhelmed by a spiritual experience only to have skepticism seep in moments after.Spiritual experiences can happen to anyone at anytime, but knowing that what you’re experiencing is a spiritual experience is a whole different thing. The Catholic church even has a process to discern whether someone’s s...
2024-04-3030 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastChristian Discipline, Self-Denial and Self-Mastery (Part 2)Welcome back to part 2 of our episode on discipline, self-denial and self-mastery. Today, we are diving a little deeper and sharing our personal experiences with being disciplined in various aspects of our lives.We share where we have excelled, where we struggle, and practical advice on how to go about practicing discipline and making it a habit.So, whether you want to make a change, build a new habit, or improve your life in general, today's episode is for you.We want to hear from you! Pleas...
2024-04-2531 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastChristian Discipline, Self-Denial and Self-Mastery (Part 1)Can you do hard things? Can you get yourself to do things that you really don't want to do? That's what we're discussing on today's episode. Discipline, self-denial, and self-mastery are all fundamental to a Christian life. In the secular world, being disciplined might look like going to the gym regularly, eating healthy, and being productive. Why? Because all these take effort and a willingness to forego what is easy, for what is good.As Christians, being disciplined looks like going to...
2024-04-2330 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastHumanizing Healthcare: Abortion, Euthanasia, Conscience Rights, and Palliative Care with Nicole ScheidlDoes our secular culture recognize, appreciate and respect the dignity of the human person? If so, it sure does a good job of disguising that recognition, appreciation and respect! It can feel disheartening and scary for Christians and perhaps especially for Catholics.But there is reason for hope! There are people and organizations doing good and laudable pro-life work amidst the chaos of our culture. Nicole Scheidl and her organization, Canadian Physicians for Life, are a perfect example.&nb...
2024-04-1657 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastBalancing Faith & Professional Responsibilities with Angelo NwigweDo you struggle to find “work/life balance”? Do you wrestle with moral issues on the job? Do you ever feel like your faith takes a backseat to your professional duties? If so, you’re not alone. Our faith cannot be siloed from our jobs and our professional responsibilities though. Our work, hobbies and education can’t be prioritized over our Christianity. If Christ came back today, would He approve of how we are choosing to spend our time? Our Christian faith is our very identity and we must m...
2024-04-091h 14Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastFinance, Faith and CFA War Stories with Braden RitchieIs it possible to be a committed Christian working in finance? The answer isn't obvious, and yes, we're looking at you fellow finance professionals.In this episode, we discuss the morality of finance as an industry. Working in the industry, professionals spend a lot of time managing other people's money and being told how to manage it in a lot of cases. This can often pose a conflict with a Christian's values if they are asked to manage money in a way that might be immoral. With some ref...
2024-04-0247 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastThe Call to Holiness with Ian DollWhat do you think of when you think of holiness? Maybe you think of Jesus, his Apostles, the Saints, and the clergy. But did you know that we are all called to holiness?“You shall therefore be perfect, as your Father, Who is in Heaven, is perfect.” - Matthew 5:48What an intimidating thought that is. With the help of our guest, Ian Doll, we decode the call to holiness and what it means in our lives. Fear not, the call is a beautiful one, not a burdensome one.Intro: 0:00 - 2:14Opus Dei and Voca...
2024-03-2654 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastChristian Critiques of "DEI"If you have spent time in a corporate environment or in a university lately, you have probably encountered DEI in some form. DEI is short for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. When you put those words together, they paint a pretty image, but does reality paint the same image? We discuss DEI policies through a Christian lens and discuss how DEI policies have manifested themselves in our modern world.One of the asks on this episode is an introduction to someone who works in the DEI field. We wo...
2024-03-1947 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastShould Christians Fear Artificial Intelligence (AI)?Without innovation, none of us would lead the lives we do today. It took dreamers, weirdos, creative thinkers, and doers to get us to where we are as a civilization. But how do we know if and when innovation has gone too far? How can we know if innovation will lead to good or evil?Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of innovation in the 21st century and it is making headlines around the world for all sorts of reasons. Most of us have heard of ChatGPT but it is just one among many...
2024-03-1248 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastSpreading the Gospel at Work with Angelo NwigweHave you ever thought about how every interaction in the workplace, in school, at home, at church (literally anywhere and everywhere) is an opportunity to be a witness to your faith? Our faith is not something separate or detached from our professional lives, from our academic pursuits, or from our friendships. It must be the very FOUNDATION of those things. This is what we're talking about today with our dear friend Angelo. Angelo works with technology startups, teaches business and ent...
2024-03-051h 05Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastFrom Football to Faith with Braden RitchieThis one’s for all the “cradle Christians” and the non-Christians who have ever been curious about how people find faith. Have you ever wondered what a non-Christian’s first experience at church must feel like? If you’ve been going for years, you might take it for granted how “normal” it feels, but it certainly is anything but normal for a first-timer! From his agnostic beginnings to a church inside a movie theatre to faith conversations on the football field to his discovery of Truth, Braden...
2024-02-2750 minCoffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastChristian Counter-CulturalismToday, we delve deep into the essence of living a Christian life in a modern, often counter-cultural context. We explore what it means to embody Christian values amidst societal norms that frequently challenge religious beliefs and practices. Whether you're wrestling with the concept of meekness in a loud world, striving for patience in an age of instant gratification, or seeking to foster humility in a self-centered culture, this conversation is a beacon of light. Join us for an episode that...
2024-02-2042 min
Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis | A Catholic PodcastGenesisThe Coffee, Commerce, and Catechesis podcast aims to explore the challenges and experiences of living a committed Christian life in the secular world, particularly in the context of work. In this episode, we discuss our motivations for starting the podcast and our personal faith backgrounds. We emphasize the importance of unity among Christians and the need for open and honest conversations about faith and work. This podcast seeks to provide practical advice and insights for Christians naviga...
2024-02-1242 min
Nice VYB with Vince(Part 1) Why St.Ven is Better than Travis Scott | Ep.9 W/ St.Ven A.K.A Steven Alba | BisayaSt.Ven also known as Steven Alba is my best friend since we were in high school. It just so happened that he's a very talented artist and I have a podcast so I hit him up to catch up and learn from each other how we do our crafts in the most different yet beautiful way!
Check out his hit "HOLLY"
youtube: https://youtu.be/lc5gGPxEEMQ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7bll8oFQnIn2E0j127mRSf?si=80c6e46548214ab7
And new released "AYNA"
YouTube: https://youtu...
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