Best Campus Crusade Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 105: Rosary "Crusades" and St. Michael the Archangel (2) 50:12

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JOIN THE 2024 PRE-ADVENT ONLINE RETREAT with Fr. McCarthy and me in NOVEMBER: https://bit.ly/3SqtUP8 October 7 is the anniversary of the Holy League's victory at Lepanto in 1571, and the anniversary of the attack on Israel in 2023. This is part 2 of 3. See Episodes 104 & 106 for Parts 1 and 3. 0:00 Charlie McCarthy and two hippie students meet Fr. …

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Episode 104: The Battle of Lepanto, The Battle of Jericho, & Gaza (1) 1:13:43

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JOIN THE 2024 PRE-ADVENT ONLINE RETREAT with Fr. McCarthy and me in NOVEMBER: https://bit.ly/3SqtUP8 October 7 is the anniversary of the Holy League's victory at Lepanto in 1571, and the anniversary of the attack on Israel in 2023. This is part 1 of 3. See Episodes 105 & 106 for Parts 2 and 3. 0:00 Facts of The Battle of Lepanto 10:11 Similarities …

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Episode 101: On Christians Killing Christians 25:26

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Saint Maurice, Feast Day, September 22. Followed by a homily given by Fr. Emmanuel Charles McCarthy on August 9, 2024, at the end of the Annual 40-Day Time of Prayer and Fasting for Gospel Nonviolence. JOIN THE 2024 PRE-ADVENT ONLINE RETREAT with Fr. McCarthy and myself! Click here: https://bit.ly/3SqtUP8 FIND THE HOMILY ONLY (NO INTRO BY ELLEN) HE…

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Episode 103: The Enemy Next Door 12:44

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An audio essay written by Dr. Jordan Almanzar and originally published on PrimeMatters.com, Nov. 1, 2022. Read the original essay here: https://primematters.com/perspectives/enemy-next-door Find Dr. Almanzar here: https://jordanalmanzar.com YOU CAN FIND HIS BOOK HERE TOO! Find CAM here: https://catholicsagainstmilitarism.com RSS feed: http://www.bu…

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Episode 102: Fr. McCarthy's Psychological Doppelgänger 48:23

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This talk was given by Fr. Charles Emmanuel McCarthy for the annual prayer vigil at Trinity Site, New Mexico, on July 16, 2024. This was the location where the first atomic bomb was exploded in 1945. For background, watch Episode 50: Fr. George Zabelka, Catholic Chaplain, 1945 https://youtu.be/6ANLWGi2sBA JOIN THE 2024 PRE-ADVENT ONLINE RETREAT wit…

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Episode 100(!): An Open Letter to E. Michael Jones 1:30:07

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Ellen reads aloud a new essay "Catholics at War & The Heart of Tragedy," A letter from EMF to EMJ. 0:00 Background on the essay 2:26 Introduction THE PROBLEM AS I SEE IT 8:52: The Railroad Switch 22:09 Tension, Confusion, or Delusion? 38:28 The Ancient Eddy 53:52 Our Polar Night MY PROPOSED REMEDIES 1:06:17 The Hidden Grammar of the Hidden Grammar …

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Teen mom's journey to self-confidence through prayer 25:23

3M ago25:23

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Pamela D. Smith is a prayer warrior, who uses prayer not only to evangelize, and communicate and give glory to God, but to help her self-confidence. Pamela shares her story today of being a teen mom, and all the insecurity and doubt that came with her journey. But she loves her children and is so proud of them. Today Pamela teaches us what prayer i…

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Episode 98: Campus Protest of "The Notre Dame Ten": 50th Anniversary 2:09:05

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On November 18, 1969, during the height of the Vietnam War, a group of Notre Dame students protested the presence of Central Intelligence Agency and DAO (Defense Attache Office, Saigon) on campus. At the time, Fr. Emmanuel Charles McCarthy was a professor in the literature department; he had also founded and was the Director of The Program for the …

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Episode 99: Speakers at the 50th Anniversary Gathering of the Notre Dame 10 2:10:07

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On November 18, 1969, during the height of the Vietnam War, a group of Notre Dame students protested the presence of Central Intelligence Agency and DAO (Defense Attache Office, Saigon) on campus. At the time, Fr. Emmanuel Charles McCarthy was a professor in the literature department; he had also founded and was the Director of The Program for the …

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Tracey Glenn finds peace at the most difficult times in life. 35:53

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Tracey Glenn and her alter-ego character, Loretta, are a hoot. But don't be mistaken, they ARE strong Christians and love the Lord. She is an author, blogger, speaker, and searcher of biblical wisdom. Her book, "Gathering the Wayward Heart," is about what happens when life doesn’t turn out the way you planned. Listen to Tracey speak on joy and peac…

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Singer and author is bald but bold about her faith and her disease 38:48

4M ago38:48

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Carol Chisholm is a writer and singer who has kept her baldness a secret from the world and even from her family. She has an autoimmune disease called alopecia that took away her hair and her self-esteem. But she took to heart the words of Psalm 139 that says we are all fearfully and wonderfully made! Now she is proud of her baldness, and her book,…

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Episode 97: Veteran Interview with Jason Knudson on Gaza, Proportionality, and War 1:25:00

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Jason Knudson joined the Navy in 1998, deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and now works in innovation and defense. We talk about the ongoing war in Gaza, among other things. Jason's perspective, which is different than mine, and comes from outside Catholic teaching on war, I see as a dose of worldly wisdom that the CAM podcast needs (not that I beli…

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Episode 96: Felt Banners, Mermaids and the "Just War Theory" with David Gray 1:25:33

4M ago1:25:33

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Thanks to David Gray for the interview on "Off Code and Unscripted" over at St. Dominic's Media. David certainly did his research! He hits on some highlights of the CAM podcast over the last few years. Part II will work as a great overview and introduction for new viewers/listeners of CAM! Note: You'll hear audio from videos Ellen previously made t…

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Jerry Dugan goes Beyond the Rut to find faith, love and family 39:14

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Jerry Dugan of the Beyond the Rut podcast and ministry visits the show today. A military veteran, Jerry has a great message about listening to God, being obedient and loving his family. It's about time we had him on the show, and his message of finding faith certainly is relevant following the Memorial Day weekend.…

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Episode 95: Hugh Owen on Creation (and war) 1:12:47

5M ago1:12:47

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Join me in the class with Hugh Owen "Six Day Creation"! Starts June 4. Six Day Creation, A Live Online Class with Hugh Owen: courses.teachtothetext.com/p/sixdaycreation This is one of my favorite episodes I've ever had the pleasure to record. Enjoy! 0:00 Why Hugh started the Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation 11:34: Is this Sola Scriptura, Prot…

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Media graduate joins student ministry on OU campus 32:13

5M ago32:13

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Recent graduate Allison England is starting a new career in ministry and media. The creative media production grad from the University of Oklahoma has joined a student ministry on campus to help disciple college students, a worthy vocation. But she needs your help. Tune in to this week's episode and learn directly from Allison why it's worth it. St…

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Christians should use faith in marriage and anxiety counseling 31:24

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Couples aren't perfect and can have problems, so speaking to a marriage counselor can be a good idea. But what about incorporating your faith into exploring marital issues? Licensed Professional Counselor and Therapist Healey Ikerd says it's a natural, and that when picking a counselor who is Christian you should ask them to integrate their faith i…

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Perfectionism and pride don't belong in faith 29:29

5M ago29:29

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Perfectionism, pride, imposter syndrome. It's something that Vivian Cumins has struggled with. Vivian is a writer, speaker, and podcast host. Her need to be perfect and in control led to an unbalanced lifestyle filled with work, stress, illness, and depression. Today, Vivian and I talk about how to rededicate our lives to the Lord and leave perfect…

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Beth Thorp loses her son, but crusades to help ill children 40:41

6M ago40:41

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How can grief be about joy? Grief transforms when the death of a son turns into new lives for lots of other children. Beth Thorp, after the loss of her son, Mitchell, started a foundation with her husband. The foundation would go on to help other children with illnesses, diagnosed or not, find healing. Beth told me she was not ready to start down t…

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Married couple forgive husband's abuser to thrive 41:27

6M ago41:27

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Today, our show is about forgiveness of the unforgiveable. I spoke to Mark and Jen Sowersby last year about their amazing marriage and his amazing testimony. Mark was abused for years by his mother's boyfriend. He grew up damaged and afraid. But as, he says, a perfect God helped him forgive his abuser, find a loving wife and forgive the nightmare. …

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Women can find 'Sacred Work' and be Christians and leaders 34:37

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I'm a career woman and a Christian creative, and there have been times when the two felt at odds. When I talked to our guest this week, author and leader Peggy Bodde, it seemed she felt my pain. Peggy has written a new book, titled "Sacred Work: A Christian Woman's Guide to Leadership in the Marketplace" and it was meant for me, and for many of you…

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Episode 94: The Stoics: Masters of Their Domain 1:48:19

6M ago1:48:19

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Patrick Thompson, who has been studying Fr. McCarthy's work, is my co-host in this episode on Stoicism and Christianity. (Our conversation takes some interesting turns!) To make a contribution: Venmo: @Ellen-Finnigan Snail Mail: Ellen Finnigan 1230 Big Thompson Ave., #104 Estes Park, CO, 80517 (This is a P.O. Box, but it must be addressed exactly a…

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Episode 93: Do Heroes Go to Heaven? 26:45

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Thank you for listening! You can find the original essay "Do Heroes Go to Heaven?" at LewRockwell.com: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2015/04/ellen-finnigan/do-military-heroes-go-to-heaven/ Find about more about my class for high schoolers "Ancient Greek Literature and Advanced Composition" which starts September 2024: courses.teachtothetext.com/p/gre…

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Episode 92: Missives from McCarthy (on Recent Events) 12:53

7M ago12:53

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Three emails sent out by Fr. McCarthy to his email list from February - March 2024. Find Fr. McCarthy here: www.emmanuelcharlesmccarthy.com Find CAM here: https://catholicsagainstmilitarism.com RSS feed: http://www.buzzsprout.com/296171 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CAMpodcast Find CAM here: https://catholicsagainstmilitarism.com RSS feed: http://w…

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Episode 91: Bishop John Botean in 2003 11:33

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Bishop John Michael Botean (Romanian Catholic eparchy of St. George in Canton Ohio) issued this Lenten Letter to his people in 2003. The letter was read from the pulpit of all Romanian Catholic Churches on March 9, 2003. This document represents the strongest antiwar stand by any Catholic bishop in the United States (and quite possibly the world) i…

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Over 50 and not sure you're fabulous? 25:50

7M ago25:50

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Jen Hardy quotes St. Catherine of Siena when speaking about women over 50: “What is it you want to change? Your hair, your face, your body? Why? For God is in love with all those things and he might weep when they are gone.” Jen's Fabulous Over 50 podcast ranks high among aging and retirement podcasts. If you're almost 50 or over 50, listen and let…

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A Proverbs 31 woman works or stays home in service to family first 30:20

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It's Women's History Month and International Women's Day, so it's fitting to have Anna McLaughlin on the show! Anna is the founder of She Considers A Field, a women's ministry centered around the Proverbs 31 verse on what a good woman is. You can find Anna on her podcast, YouTube channel, and Facebook group of the same name. Anna talks about making…

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Overcoming loss and pain: One father's journey 47:16

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Clint Hatton has experienced as much pain as most people. But God has given him the task of sharing a message of being strong and courageous even in the darkest of times. "The pain in some form will be with us for the rest of our lives," Clint said. But that pain represents the love he has for his son, Gabriel, a pilot who died a tragic death. Afte…

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Divine disconnect: The spiritual risks of AI-generated Bible studies with Sharon Wilharm 28:36

8M ago28:36

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I'm concerned about using AI to write Christian teachings, and I'm not the only one. In this two-part episode, I'll talk with experts about whether we should use technology's latest tool to teach the Bible. In part one, Bible Storyteller Sharon Wilharm of All God's Women weighs in. The Gospel Coalition: "Should We Embrace or Evict AI in Churches?" …

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Author took a higher road and climbed out of depression 32:30

9M ago32:30

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Non-religious people as well as Christians, can suffer from depression and suicide ideation. So everyone, listen up! Today's episode with Author D. Neil Elliott takes us down a path that might be different for regular listeners. We talk about depression and suicide, using language that some people, not necessarily Christian, can recognize and relat…

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Discover God's Purpose: Journey from Workaholic to Coach 28:15

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It's early in 2024 and we've been talking about life plans. Life coaches can help us get clarity. Last week we talked with coach Ann Visser about marriage, and this week we spend the episode with Karin Freeland, who coaches women about the workplace and when to exit. Karin and I have a lot in common, especially that unfulfilled feeling that you can…

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Life coach gives top tips for a successful Godly marriage 48:03

9M ago48:03

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Ann Visser co-founded 4 Better 4 Ever with her beloved husband of 42 years. She has trained couples, young people, students, addicts in recovery, Christian women and professionals ... in the areas of communication, leadership, relationship, mindset and personal growth. We had such a good conversation on marriage and relationships that we ran a litt…

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Episode 90: Ellen's Annual Appeal 36:59

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Friends, if could you support me and the work I do on this podcast, I would be so grateful. Here’s a list of 8 different ways you can help keep the podcast alive, thriving, and growing in 2024. 0:00 Introduction and rambling 15:40 -- 1) Send money! :) Venmo: @Ellen-Finnigan Snail Mail: Ellen Finnigan 1230 Big Thompson Ave., #104 Estes Park, CO, 805…

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Focus on prayer in this New Year throwback episode 4:48

10M ago4:48

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Going back into the archives, I promised to focus more on prayer in 2022 in this throwback episode. Did I do it? Well, I can say for sure I brought God into my daily life, but I still have some work to do on my prayer life. Talking to God is so important, and you - and I - should do it more often. I hope this inspires you! Some ways to put prayer f…

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Angel reads the Bible, again, and it’s the Christmas story 13:03

10M ago13:03

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Years ago, Positively Joy featured the angelic voice of Angel McCoy from the podcast, Angel Reads the Bible. Angel has a beautiful family now and has been pretty busy. But I coaxed her to come back and do a reading from Luke, chapters 1 and 2 in these days leading up to Christmas. There is never a wrong time to hear the Christmas story, but now is …

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Forgiving a killer and healing your soul: Sarah Gregory 25:44

10M ago25:44

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This week, our conversation is about forgiveness, and it's a really unique episode. Could you forgive your grandmother's killer? Today's guest is Sarah Gregory, and her story is hard to fathom. She has forgiven the man who murdered her grandmother, but not only that, spent hours with him on death row the day he was executed. Her forgiveness wasn't …

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Christian and Mormon, Dallin Candlin is a man of compassion 36:48

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I'm releasing some extra episodes now and until the end of the year. Last week we talked to Bible translator Brian Simmons, and later this week we'll hear about the joy of the Christmas season and Mary, the mother of God. Today, let's talk about compassion. Dallin Candland is a podcaster, poet and a man of compassion. He's also a Mormon, and we'll …

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Passion lead translator, Brian Simmons, had a darkness lifted by God 26:17

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Get ready for an incredible episode. In the early 1970s, Brian Simmons was a drug dealer on LSD but had what he calls a “radical” conversion. “I went from LSD to G.O.D. in one day,” he said. Part of the Jesus movement, he began memorizing scripture. Years later, after mission work in the rain forest of Central South America with his wife, Candace, …

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Alcohol-free living is a ministry for author and podcaster 36:42

10M ago36:42

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Social drinking may be acceptable, especially during the holiday season. But for some, it's a problem that non-Christian alcohol programs can't help. Rose Ann Forte knows these problems first hand, and she wrote a book, a Christian program, and now, a podcast called "Say Goodbye and Imagine," for people interested in understanding what's possible w…

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Join a joy-seeking journey with author Christine Trimpe 31:07

11M ago31:07

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Author and speaker Christine Trimpe has inspired so many women to lose weight and treat their bodies as a temple since she shed more than 100 pounds. You may know her for that. But she is a strong Christian, and today we are going to talk about her award-winning Christmas devotional "Seeking Joy through the Gospel of Luke." It's a perfect read this…

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Episode 89: Military Chaplaincy (3/3) 34:12

11M ago34:12

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This video is the third in a series of three was originally titled "The Christian Military Chaplaincy: An Orwellian Ministry; Part III, A Ministry of the Ministry of Peace." Find CAM here: https://catholicsagainstmilitarism.com RSS feed: http://www.buzzsprout.com/296171 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CAMpodcastSign up for the 2023 Find Fr. McCarthy …

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Episode 88: Military Chaplaincy (2/3) 33:01

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This video is the second in a series of three was originally called titled "The Christian Military Chaplaincy: An Orwellian Ministry; Part II, A Ministry of the Ministry of Love." Find CAM here: https://catholicsagainstmilitarism.com RSS feed: http://www.buzzsprout.com/296171 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CAMpodcastSign up for the 2023 Find Fr. McC…

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Episode 87: Military Chaplaincy (1/3) 41:03

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Why are Christians so easily led, pushed, and lied into war time and time again? Why are we so easily duped? Ellen thinks the Military Chaplaincy is one reason. The video that starts after Ellen's Introduction was made by Fr. Emmanuel Charles McCarthy and was originally titled "The Christian Military Chaplaincy: An Orwellian Ministry; Part I, A Min…

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God equipped a woman born with a cleft palate for a miraculous life 33:55

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Born with a cleft palate here in America, Sue Corl has one of the most unusual testimonies I have heard in my conversations here on the Podcast. God equipped her with a mother who was a nurse with cleft palate experience, working in a hospital with expertise of her needs. You might say she was cursed, but Sue says she was blessed. And I agree. List…

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Episode 86: Interview with Melissa Presser 1:10:19

11M ago1:10:19

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My guest in this episode, Melissa Presser, talks about her conversion to Catholicism and credits Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) with aiding in that conversion. Fr. McCarthy is my co-host in this episode. The Church credits the intercession of Edith Stein with the miraculous healing of his daughter, Benedicta, whom he named after he…

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Halloween: A look at good and evil in pop culture 37:38

12M ago37:38

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Happy Halloween! Wait: I know some of you don't observe this and don't watch scary movies, and that's OK. But stay with us. The Rev. Dr. Leah Schade joins us once again to talk about how faith and good and evil is represented in pop culture. Today, we'll talk about the comedy "Good Omens" about angels and demons, and, yes, we'll talk about the sequ…

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Forgiveness and hermeneutics can help our spiritual understanding 41:35

12M ago41:35

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It's a two-fer today on the podcast! Join me in the retreat house at Promise Keepers 2023 conference, for a short chat on why forgiveness heals us. Then, listen to Johnathan Drayton and I talk about the topic of hermeneutics, which is Bible interpretation. We talk about how hermeneutics and understanding translations can help our spiritual understa…

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Episode 85: Dr. Sungenis on Geocentrism 32:03

12M ago32:03

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Dr. Robert Sungenis talks about how he became interested in the idea of Geocentrism -- and the new class he'll be teaching at Teach to the Text! Exploring Geocentrism, A Live Online Class with Dr. Sungenis: https://bit.ly/471u7x3 Find Dr. Sungenis here: https://www.robertsungenis.org https://www.journeytothecenteroftheuniverse.org Find CAM here: ht…

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Episode 84: Behold the Lamb: The Mystery of God's Suffering Servant 54:50

12M ago54:50

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For a chance to win a free ticket to the retreat, comment (on YouTube) with your favorite line from this talk and put the word RETREAT in caps. I'll pick a winner out of a hat around Oct. 27 (on YouTube). Want to claim your seat right away? Sign up for the 2023 Behold the Lamb, Pre-Advent, Online Retreat here: https://bit.ly/45YGRV1 Episode 1: Auth…

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Episode 83: Fr. McCarthy on Israeli-Gaza War (3/3) 40:08

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Recorded on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Sign up for the 2023 Behold the Lamb, Pre-Advent, Online Retreat with Fr. McCarthy here: https://bit.ly/45YGRV1 Episode 1: Author Interview with Rev. Emmanuel McCarthy https://youtu.be/M8LTAoheRpg Find Fr. McCarthy here: https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelcharlesmccarthy3292 https://www.emmanuelcharlesmccarthy.org…

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