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Life’s tough--Get a helmet...or a relationship with Jesus! Join Dennis and Christine each week as they use over 3 decades of experience in church ministry and faith formation (with a little wit and wisdom!) to help listeners encounter the love of God and live well in the modern world.

"Every valley shall be lifted up, every mountain and hill made low . . . Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed.”
Isaiah 40:4-5
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Episodes

Thursday Oct 24, 2024
The Rosary
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
In this episode Christine and Dennis explore the history of the Rosary, its importance as a sacramental, the various ways to pray the Rosary, and some of the miracles attributed to this powerful Christ-centered prayer championed by Our Blessed Mother.
If you’re interested in getting an assigned decade, here’s the link!
https://www.philomena.org/SignUpULRA.asp

Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Coffee (& Tea) Talk - Candid Conversations on Faith
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Join Dennis and Christine over a cup of java or for a spot of tea and some candid conversations on matters of faith. In this episode we discuss how parents should handle teens or young adult children who live at home but refuse to go to Mass, what we should do if we're struggling or disagree with the current pope, what Catholics should and shouldn't do when attending a communion service at a non-Catholic church, and more.

Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Occult Practices
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
As we enter into the season of ghosts, witches, and goblins, Dennis and Christine weigh in on occult practices and the hazards they pose for Christians who dabble in them. There's good reason to be concerned!

Thursday Oct 03, 2024
A Catholic Conversation on A.I.
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
The rapid onslaught of artificial intelligence is outpacing humanity's ability to wrestle with the moral implications of its use and is creating more questions than answers. Join Dennis and Christine this week for a Catholic conversation on the implications of artificial intelligence as we grapple with some of the concerns its use and advanced applications generate.
For anyone interested in viewing the hour-long seminar on A.I. presented at St. Charles Seminary that was referenced in the podcast, here is the direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dPRoxpRTOw

Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Heaven & Hell
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
So where are you headed? Are you on the road to eternal life and the beatific vision of God or are you on the road to perdition? Join Dennis & Christine this week as they talk about the realities of heaven and hell and answer some common questions about what to expect in eternal life.

Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Judgment
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
In this episode, Christine and Dennis continue their discussion on the Four Last Things focusing on Judgment and Purgatory. We'll help listeners understand the difference between the Particular Judgment that we experience at the moment of our death and the Final Judgment at the end of time. We'll also discuss the nature of and need for purgatory, leading listeners see purgatory as an incredible gift and the last great mercy of God.

Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Death
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Death. It's coming for everyone and no one is escaping it. Join Christine and Dennis as they explore the Catholic view of the Four Last Things (Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell), starting with Death in this episode. Death. It's not the end, but rather an incredible beginning that brings to fulfillment God's divine plan for each of us. Listen to learn more!

Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Spiritual Disciplines
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
This week Christine and Dennis take listeners through a discussion on four major schools of spirituality within the Church. Each of these spiritual disciplines is unique in its focus and practice but they all work towards helping practitioners to grow in holiness and to deepen their relationship with God. If you're looking to enrich your prayer life and for a more profound encounter with God tune in to find out more.