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Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma128. Messy Addiction: What Are We Trying to Escape? | Jon SeidlWelcome to Episode 128 of the Warrior Words podcast!
Looking at our society today, if we are honest, we will admit that addictions are everywhere. There are so many different types: drugs, alcohol, shopping, food, scrolling, binging anything, etc.
But what's the root of all of them?
Are we, perhaps, trying to escape something by not dealing with it? Are we trying to avoid a situation by numbing our minds with one of these many addictions?
Are we trying to escape a relationship with Jesus? Afraid He'll find a crack i...
2025-09-3059 min
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church — Portland, OR; Homilies"4 Facets of Faith" — 19th Sun. in Ordinary Time, 8/10/25Do you find the meaning of faith sometimes to be too big and unreachable a concept? Father Chuck helps break it down for us with an exploration of today's second reading. Let us reflect on these "4 facets of faith"—hearing God's call and obeying it, seeking God's kingdom, receiving God's gifts, and offering them back to God for the good of others. The idea for these "4 facets" arose from Fr. Chuck hearing the Formed Daily Reflection for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time by Dr. Tim Gray, President of the Augustine Institute (http://formed.org; http://augustineinstitute.org); thanks, Dr. G...
2025-08-1215 min
Logos PodcastThe Logic of the World | Dr. Christopher BlumIn this episode of Logos Podcast, Fathers Max and Joseph sit down with Dr. Christopher Blum, professor at the Augustine Institute, to unpack the deep and often unnoticed influence of secular modernity on our hearts, minds, and culture.We explore:– Why secular culture replaces worship instead of rejecting it– The dangers of replacing faith, hope, and charity with modern “virtues”– How our phones and technology curate a false version of freedom– What John Paul II, Ratzinger, and the Catholic tradition say about the modern crisis– Why liturgy, contemplation, and metaphysics matter more than ever...
2025-07-251h 07
The Catholic Morning ShowThe Catholic Morning Show - 07/14/2025Today on the Catholic Morning Show:Dr. Jeffery Lehman - Program Director for Teachers for Christ at the Augustine Institute in partnership with the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education,shares about the two-year program which offers graduates a Master’s degree in Catholic Education along with a credential from the ICLE’s groundbreaking national alternative to state teacher licensure.Learn more at https://press.augustineinstitute.org/teachersforchrist--------Élisabeth Nguyen - Sister of the late Cardinal Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan has co authored with Fr. Stefaan Lecleir the book Cardinal Nguyen Van T...
2025-07-1457 minThe Catholic Morning ShowDr. Jeffrey Lehman - 07/14/2025Dr. Jeffery Lehman - Program Director for Teachers for Christ at the Augustine Institute in partnership with the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education,shares about the two-year program which offers graduates a Master’s degree in Catholic Education along with a credential from the ICLE’s groundbreaking national alternative to state teacher licensure.Learn more at https://press.augustineinstitute.org/teachersforchrist
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2025-07-1411 min
Catholic FeedbackEpisode 127 - Fr. Chris Podhajsky- The Priest Who Made Me Catholic.This episode is sponsored by The Augustine Institute. https://www.augustineinstitute.org/graduate-school/graduate-school Fr. Chris Podhajsky is the priest that Keith met with on his journey into the Catholic Church. He joins Keith for a fascinating conversation about the priesthood, marriage, the upcoming election of a new pope, and so much more. Salt and light book https://ignatius.com/salt-and-light-slp/ The Catholic Woodworker Rosary Crew Rosary is now available! Click here to order: https://bit.ly/3Wr9ExT Use code: ROSARYCREW-FREESHIP to receive free shipping on your order. ...
2025-07-012h 12
Logos PodcastThe Tyranny of Technology | Josiah LottIn this episode of Logos Podcast, Father Max and Father Joseph sit down with Josiah Lott (a.k.a. Thursday)—Catholic creative, media consultant, and former Pines with Aquinas producer—to explore how the Church can evangelize in a world shaped by technology. From Neil Postman’s Technopoly to TikTok algorithms, we ask: Is the internet an uncontacted tribe? What does authentic evangelization look like in a digital world? And how do we protect our souls in a culture where devices mediate reality?We also dive into Josiah’s inspiring journey—from Kroger night shifts to content directing...
2025-06-281h 24
Unpacking The MassSolemnity of Saints Peter and Paul 2025 This episode is sponsored by The Augustine Institute. The Church needs faithful, well-formed leaders. Our sponsor, Augustine Institute, offers master's degrees in theology, Pastoral Theology, and Catholic Education—rooted in Scripture and tradition —offered online, on campus, or in a hybrid format. Be equipped to teach, lead, and evangelize clearly and confidently. Augustine Institute graduates are leading today's Church—in parishes, dioceses, schools, and apostolates. Learn more and apply at: https://www.augustineinstitute.org/graduate-school/graduate-school In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Peter and Paul are two men who had ra...
2025-06-2531 minUnpacking The MassThe Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 2025 This episode is sponsored by The Augustine Institute. The Church needs faithful, well-formed leaders. Our sponsor, Augustine Institute, offers master's degrees in theology, Pastoral Theology, and Catholic Education—rooted in Scripture and tradition —offered online, on campus, or in a hybrid format. Be equipped to teach, lead, and evangelize clearly and confidently. Augustine Institute graduates are leading today's Church—in parishes, dioceses, schools, and apostolates. Learn more and apply at: https://www.augustineinstitute.org/graduate-school/graduate-school In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: 1. Show up hungry. Follow Jesus. 2. ...
2025-06-1828 min
Logos PodcastBecoming Priests | Ordination and First Mass ExperiencesIn this episode, Frs. Max and Joseph sit down and reflect on their priestly ordinations and first masses.Links to project elsewhere -Logos Website: www.logos-podcast.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2QApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/logospodxast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/logospodcast—Sponsorship links: Augustine Institute Applications: http://augustine.edu/
2025-06-1344 minUnpacking The MassThe Solemnity of the Most Holy TrinityThis episode is sponsored by The Augustine Institute. The Church needs faithful, well-formed leaders. Our sponsor, Augustine Institute, offers master's degrees in theology, Pastoral Theology, and Catholic Education—rooted in Scripture and tradition —offered online, on campus, or in a hybrid format. Be equipped to teach, lead, and evangelize clearly and confidently. Augustine Institute graduates are leading today's Church—in parishes, dioceses, schools, and apostolates. Learn more and apply at: https://www.augustineinstitute.org/graduate-school/graduate-school In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: 1. Understanding who God is helps us love him more.
2025-06-1130 minUnpacking The MassPentecost 2025This episode is sponsored by The Augustine Institute. The Church needs faithful, well-formed leaders. Our sponsor, Augustine Institute, offers master's degrees in theology, Pastoral Theology, and Catholic Education—rooted in Scripture and tradition —offered online, on campus, or in a hybrid format. Be equipped to teach, lead, and evangelize clearly and confidently. Augustine Institute graduates are leading today's Church—in parishes, dioceses, schools, and apostolates. Learn more and apply at: https://www.augustineinstitute.org/graduate-school/graduate-school In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: The Promise, The Power and the Presence. The meaning of Pen...
2025-06-0433 minUnpacking The MassSolemnity of the Ascension of the LordThis episode is sponsored by The Augustine Institute. The Church needs faithful, well-formed leaders. Our sponsor, Augustine Institute, offers master's degrees in theology, Pastoral Theology, and Catholic Education—rooted in Scripture and tradition —offered online, on campus, or in a hybrid format. Be equipped to teach, lead, and evangelize clearly and confidently. Augustine Institute graduates are leading today's Church—in parishes, dioceses, schools, and apostolates. Learn more and apply at: https://www.augustineinstitute.org/graduate-school/graduate-school In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: 1. Why did Jesus leave? 2. Why are WE still...
2025-05-2821 minUnpacking The Mass6th Sunday in EasterThis episode is sponsored by The Augustine Institute. The Church needs faithful, well-formed leaders. Our sponsor, Augustine Institute, offers master's degrees in theology, Pastoral Theology, and Catholic Education—rooted in Scripture and tradition —offered online, on campus, or in a hybrid format. Be equipped to teach, lead, and evangelize clearly and confidently. Augustine Institute graduates are leading today's Church—in parishes, dioceses, schools, and apostolates. Learn more and apply at https://www.augustineinstitute.org/graduate-school/graduate-school In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: 1. If you love Jesus, you will keep his wi...
2025-05-2128 min
The Catholic Canuck PodcastThe Millennial Saint from Milan w/Emily MentockEmily Mentock is an award-winning digital strategist, creative director, and producer with a passion for evangelizing through Catholic media. She is Co-Founder of Digital Continent and executive producer of The Boy from Milan: Stories of Carlo Acutis, a project by the Augustine Institute in partnership with Digital Continent. We talk about the some of the great stories that were told in the film about Blessed Carlo by the people closest to him and how achieving holiness is indeed possible in today's world. Augustine Institute: www.augustineinstitute.orgFormed: https://formed.org/based-on-a-true-saintDi...
2025-05-1948 minUnpacking The Mass5th Sunday in EasterThis episode is sponsored by The Augustine Institute. The Church needs faithful, well-formed leaders. Our sponsor, Augustine Institute, offers master's degrees in theology, Pastoral Theology, and Catholic Education—rooted in Scripture and tradition —offered online, on campus, or in a hybrid format. Be equipped to teach, lead, and evangelize clearly and confidently. Augustine Institute graduates are leading today's Church—in parishes, dioceses, schools, and apostolates. Learn more and apply at https://www.augustineinstitute.org/graduate-school/graduate-school In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: 1. Going back for more. 2. In the end, Go...
2025-05-1423 min
Logos PodcastThe Religiosity of Drugs and Industry | Dr. Nathaniel HillExplore the intersection of drugs, worship, industry, and religion in this thought-provoking episode. From ancient rituals to modern pharmaceutical empires, we uncover how spiritual practices and commercial interests collide and converge. To help us with this conversation, we have Dr. Nathaniel Hill discuss the matter.Timecode:0:00 - Intro4:30 - The Faith Journey 14:30 - Poetry, Drugs, and Worship24:00 - The New Sacred Places32:00 - Drugs, Order, and the god43:00 - Praying to the Self52:00 - The Rule55:40 - The Earthly Ci...
2025-05-021h 11Unpacking The Mass3rd Sunday in EasterThis episode is sponsored by The Augustine Institute. The Church needs faithful, well-formed leaders. Our sponsor, Augustine Institute, offers master's degrees in theology, Pastoral Theology, and Catholic Education—rooted in Scripture and tradition —offered online, on campus, or in a hybrid format. Be equipped to teach, lead, and evangelize clearly and confidently. Augustine Institute graduates are leading today's Church—in parishes, dioceses, schools, and apostolates. Learn more and apply at https://www.augustineinstitute.org/graduate-school/graduate-school In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Obeying God rather than Men. Rejoicing in suffer...
2025-04-3029 min
Logos PodcastThe Imaginative Vision | Fr. Steven BeseauFr. Steven Beseau discusses with us the power of our imagination and its use in the spiritual life. Timecode:0:00 - Introduction7:00 - The Imagination in History8:40 - The Augustine Institute9:45 - The Nature of Imagination 14:30 - Imagination and Faith20:45 - The Imaginative Power29:30 - No Story, No Action34:30 - The Bridge to Truth45:30 - Narratives Are Disarming 48:30 - Our Ideals Must Die58:20 - From Transparency to Mystery1:01:30 - Thank you, Fr. Beseau
2025-04-041h 03
Logos PodcastRed Clay Strays - Wanna Be Loved | Song BreakdownDo you just wanna be loved? Why? The Deacons dive into this deep questions and other themes in Red Clays Strays' song, "Wanna Be Loved". Links to project elsewhere -Logos Website: [www.logos-podcast.com]Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2Q (https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2Q)Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231)YouTube: https://youtube.com/@logospodxast?si=RaYkZAfLKea2kBtZ (https://youtube.com/@l...
2025-03-2147 min
Logos PodcastThe Purpose of Christianity | Fr. Ambrose Criste O. PraemOn this week’s episode, we bring on The Norbertine Priest Fr. Ambrose from St. Michael’s Abbey in California to discuss the Purpose of Christianity. Why does the Church exist? What is the relationship between the interior and exterior life? Work or prayer? Worship and works? These are questions we enter into in this conversation. Enjoy!Timecode:0:00 - Introduction 3:25 - Fr. Ambrose and Cold Beer6:30 - Living Religious Life10:45 - The Norbertines and Media 16:16 - The False Dichotomy 19:00 - The Purpose of the Chur...
2025-02-2151 min
Logos PodcastThe Gender of Jesus | The Importance of GenderGender is a major discussion in today’s culture. But, how does Gender apply to God? Does it? How about the Person of Jesus Christ? If Jesus is a male, can females be saved? Timestamps: 0:00 - How we be?4:45 - Disclaimer6:50 - Gender matters10:30 - Gender is personal 17:40 - The Gender of Jesus Christ24:10 - Fatherhood and Motherhood34:14 - Ad for The Augustine Institute 35:15 - The Bride and BridegroomLinks: Logos Website: www.logos-podcast.com (http://www.logos-podcast.com/) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWB...
2025-02-0749 min
Blazing the TrailTaylor Kemp, SymbolonThis week, Taylor Kemp returns to the show to discuss the new Symbolon series, which explores the unity, beauty, and vitality of the Church through the heroic faith of everyday Catholic communities. Taylor is a former professional soccer player and now serves as Vice President of Content at the Augustine Institute. Learn more at augustineinstitute.org/symbolonSubscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com.Look through past episodes or supp...
2024-08-2129 min
Drew The CatholicThe New Evangelism of the New (Digital) World - Dr. Ben AkersRecorded 7/19/2024All my NEC Content: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2T6npOls1MOSJhhzP_CiyGZgi6cRdYbM&si=YqwVsvID2mj600B3The Augustine Institute: https://www.augustineinstitute.org/Formed: https://formed.org/Word of Life: https://www.wordoflifeseries.org/Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/RFQWnKS3e5Join us on locals: https://drewthecatholic.locals.com/———Books I recommend:TAN Books: use code ‘Drew15’ for 15% off your order.Intro to Devout Life: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/an-introduction-to-the-devout-life/TAN Classics Set: https://tanbooks.com/products/b...
2024-07-2324 min
The Catholic Sportsman Show PodcastTaylor Kemp - New Launch of the Symbolon series and Love the Process - The Catholic Sportsman Show podcast #48
In this episode, we talk with Taylor Kemp, co-host of Symbolon: The Faith of the Church. He is also the vice president of content at the Augustine Institute. While playing professional soccer for D.C. United, Taylor converted to the Catholic Church which led him to an exciting end of his soccer career. Taylor is married and has three young children. He is excited about the re-launch of the new Symbolon series by the Augustine Institute. Symbolon is on Formed, a Catholic steaming service. Taylor talks about trusting God, trusting ourselves, loving the process, and the importance of patience with...
2024-07-1443 min
Homilies and other reflections from Father John BoyleOur Mother of Perpetual Help, Homily for the parish Patronal Feast, Sunday June 30Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Further details on the biblical allusions to Our Lady in the Old Testament can be found in "Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary" by Brant Pitre, published by Augustine Institute. augustineinstitute.org/books
2024-07-0213 min
The Catholic Canuck PodcastWhat Every Catholic Should Know About Suffering w/Dr. Mark GiszczakDr. Mark Giszczak is a professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology and is the author of several books including his latest called Suffering: What Every Catholic Should Know. Suffering to some degree is something all of us will encounter at some point in our lives. In this episode, we talk about how we can unite our suffering to Christ and help both Catholics and non-Catholics understand suffering from an eternal perspective.Website: catholicbiblestudent.comBook: https://catholic.market/what-every-catholic-should-know/suffering-what-every-catholic-should-know/Augustine Institute: https://www.augustineinstitute.org...
2024-04-1259 min
Say Yes to Holiness--Catholic Saints in Training"Staying 'Rooted' for Your Advent Journey" 1:1 Conversation with Dr Scott Hefelfinger, Augustine InstituteIn this Say Yes to Holiness 1:1 Conversation podcast, Christina speaks with Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, Theologian and Professor at the Augustine Institute about the upcoming new series, "Rooted: Rediscover the Jesse Tree."
Dr Scott and I had a wonderful conversation about his own journey of faith and how Scripture has been a source of knowing God's love. We especially focused on how our story is God's story and is a part of salvation history. We often forget this reality, and how this can become an entry point into a deeper relationship with Christ.
To that end, Dr...
2023-11-2637 min
Raising Saints, Forming Scholars#03 | Conversation with Michael Barber
In this episode, Mrs. Martinez has a conversation with Dr. Barber from the Augustine Institute
https://www.augustineinstitute.org/faculty-and-staff/michael-barber-ph-d
In this discussion you will find out:
What does Star Wars have to do with the Bible?
What is the role of Scripture in the Catholic, Classical school?
What does Dr. Barber practice with his own family to strengthen their connection with Scripture?
Don’t miss our Third Graders!
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2023-03-3015 minHomeschooling SaintsHomeschooling Saints - Episode 144Homeschooling families have discovered and become devoted to the exciting written and recorded creations of today’s guest, Paul McCusker. It’s my joy to bring you this exciting conversation with A Catholic Writer Who Will Inspire Your Children.Find Paul McCusker: https://www.paulmccusker.comAdventures of Nick & Samhttps://nickandsam.augustineinstitute.org/optin Adventures in Odyssey:https://www.adventuresinodyssey.comAugustine Institutehttps://www.augustineinstitute.orgCatholic Markethttps://catholic.marketPaul's Amazon Author Page:https://www.am...
2023-01-2100 min
The Homeschool Connections PodcastEpisode 144: A Catholic Writer Who Will Inspire Your ChildrenHomeschooling families have discovered and become devoted to the exciting written and recorded creations of today’s guest, Paul McCusker. It’s my joy to bring you this exciting conversation with A Catholic Writer Who Will Inspire Your Children.
Find Paul McCusker:
https://www.paulmccusker.com
Adventures of Nick & Sam
https://nickandsam.augustineinstitute.org/optin
Adventures in Odyssey:
https://www.adventuresinodyssey.com
Augustine Institute
https://www.augustineinstitute.org
Catholic Market
https://catholic.market
Paul's Amazon Author Page:
https://www.am...
2023-01-1139 min
Catholic ExchangeA Catholic Prayer App to Boost Your Spiritual Life (Eddie Trask, Augustine Institute)While our technology gives us access to tools and information beyond our imagination, it often feels like our phones are a distraction. More than helpful, our phones can be a source of angst and confusion. As Catholic Christians, though, we often have found a way to use new technology to deepen our faith. The Amen app is one such tool from the Augustine Institute. Bringing together prayer, meditations, scriptures, and scholarship, Amen is possibly the most comprehensive Catholic app available. Today's guest, Eddie Trask of the Augustine Institute, talks about the ways that your phone can be a...
2022-02-0627 min
Glory Be: Interesting People & How They PrayEpisode 34: Dr. Michael Tanner, physician turned theologian"[When I pray,] I'm drawn to receiving God's grace. I'm drawn to causes. I love the Rosary where we can draw together mystery, our needs, our intercessions, and Mother Mary."
Dr. Michael Tanner is a retired orthopedic surgeon, husband, father, and grandfather. He grew up in Wheat Ridge, Colorado and graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in Molecular Biology. In 1978 graduated from the St. Louis University School of Medicine. After completing an Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the Mayo Clinic he moved to Tulsa where he and his wife, Pam, raised their 3 children. After retiring...
2021-04-2929 min
Polycarp's ParadigmEpisode 113: Dark Passages of Scripture (ft. Dr. Mark Giszczak) (October 9, 2020)How do we understand God's command for the Israelites to slaughter the men, women, and children of the Amalekites? What does the Bible say about slavery? Is the Old Testament depiction of God different than the New Testament?Dr. Mark Giszczak, a Bible scholar and teacher from the Augustine Institute, helps us wade the waters of these "dark passages" of Scripture.Dr. G's website: https://catholicbiblestudent.com/Dr. G's Book: "Light on the Dark Passages of Scripture": https://www.amazon.com/Light-Dark-Passages-Scripture-Giszczak/dp/1612788033/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HOXDKEOEE92N&dchild=1&keywords=light+on+the+dark+...
2020-10-0950 min
Polycarp's ParadigmPoly 113 – Dark Passages of Scripture (ft. Dr. Mark Giszczak)How do we understand God's command for the Israelites to slaughter the men, women, and children of the Amalekites? What does the Bible say about slavery? Is the Old Testament depiction of God different than the New Testament? Dr. Mark Giszczak, a Bible scholar and teacher from the Augustine Institute, helps us wade the waters of these "dark passages" of Scripture. Dr. G's website: https://catholicbiblestudent.com/ Dr. G's Book: "Light on the Dark Passages of Scripture": https://www.amazon.com/Light-Dark-Passages-Scripture-Giszczak/dp/1612788033/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HOXDKEOEE92N&dchild=1&keywords=light+on+the+...
2020-10-0849 min
CreedalAppreciating St. John Henry Newman w/Paul McCuskerAppreciating St. John Henry Newman w/Paul McCusker
I sit down with Paul McCusker to talk about the influence of St. John Henry Newman on the Church and on us personally, and Paul relates what it was like to be present for St. Newman's canonization (!!).
Links:
Some of Newman's work at Project Gutenberg: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/8264
Formed: formed.org
The Augustine Institute: augustineinstitute.org
Catholic.store: catholic.store
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2020-01-2751 min