Mountains Made Low

Relics

This week, Dennis and Christine discuss the Catholic veneration of relics. What constitutes a relic in the first place? Are there different "classes" of relics? Among many other topics of conversation, like Stanley Cup trophies and curio cabinets, the important distinction is made as to why remnants of saints are able to be spread throughout the world, but doesn't justify humanity keeping their loved ones from the sacred burial rites of the Catholic tradition (hence, the curio cabinet conversation).

Does God Exist? Prove It!

Have you ever had someone tell you unequivocally that God doesn't exist and then go on to use Science and Reason to prove their point?  Perhaps you have questioned God's existence at one point or another?  In this episode, Christine and Dennis set faith and revelation aside and demonstrate how can we know, through reason alone, that God really exists?  Well break down the philosophical proofs for the existence of God as presented by Thomas Aquinas in a way that will enable listeners to have a rational conversation with someone who disbelieves in or questions God's existence.

Honor Your Parents

One of the most overlooked and undervalued commandments is the call to honor our father and mother, but what exactly are we being asked to do and how do we do it?  Christine and Dennis dive into this important commandment and how it really sets the foundation for our being able to love God and others more fully.

What's Your Resolution?

We always enter the new year with a lot of ambition and can-do attitude, setting personal goals for health and wellness, financial success, improved relationships, and personal achievements.  What about setting some goals for your spiritual well-being? In this episode, Dennis and Christine provide 7 resolutions or goals that will help you improve your relationship with God and live well in the modern world.  

Coffee (& Tea) Talk - Candid Conversations on Faith

Christine changes things up for our Coffee (& Tea) Talk episode, and instantly regrets it!  Find out why, as we discuss our thoughts on the death penalty, the Church's use of social media, our favorite seasons of the Church, and Christine's Catholic pet peeves.

Don't Say That!

As Christians we often say things that are well-meaning, sincere, and well-intended, but there are somethings we just shouldn't say even though our intentions are good.  In this episode, Dennis and Christine will look at three statements we should all avoid making and explain the reasons why.  They'll offer a better alternative too!

God Give Me a Sign!

As human beings we use signs to communicate to each other, and as a Church, we use signs to convey the sacred in simple and sometimes profound ways, but how do signs work with God?  Have you ever asked God for a sign?  How do you know if something is a sign from God? Join Dennis and Christine as they delve into the role and use of signs in our faith and as a means of communication from God in this week's podcast.

Confession Hangups

Catholics have a lot of hangups when it comes to going to Confession.  Negative experiences, fear, shame, indifference, all play a factor to one degree or another in how often we receive this sacrament.  How can we overcome these obstacles?  Then there are questions like, why do we even need Confession? Why do I have to confess to a priest?  Isn't he a sinner too?  This week Dennis and Christine dive headlong into the thick of it to answer these questions, but more importantly to help listeners understand what God is doing to us and for us in the incredible sacrament and how mercy and forgiveness can really transform us.