Living My Catholic Faith! This podcast unlike others which are great, will present ways of actually "living my Catholic faith!" Your host is Deacon Wally Calabrese and his wife Amy will also be hosting from time to time. Discover the joy of living your Catholic faith daily!
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Prayerful pontifications with our most precious pals. Chase & Noah bring a lighthearted feel to deeply rooted biblical truths brought to life by special guests each week. Real Life. Real Truth. Real Fun.
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God, Guns, & Great Grub w/Nathan Colopy
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The Pals talk about the importance of community and building one another up in Christ through the church, meeting together during the week, and sending/writing encouraging notes to each other. The pals welcome their founder to the Podcast, Nathan from New York! The three laugh, joke, and share some deep spiritual truths as they reminisce Nathan’s t…
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Meaty Matters with a Mighty Marine: Thoughts to Chew On w/Keinen Bousquet
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Chase takes a break from the Psalm Pontification Series to focus on John 1:17 and the difference between what is revealed in the law and old covenant of the OT and what is revealed through Christ and the law of freedom in the NT. The pals welcome a true hero to the podcast in the Mighty Marine, Keinen Bousquet. Keinen comes well prepared to discuss…
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Spring is in the air...well, something like that. Now is the time folks are starting to prep for their "big day"...are you prepping for a wedding or are you prepping for a marriage? BIG DIFFERENCE! Take a listen to what Deacon Wally shares on the topic! Support the showBy Deacon Wally Calabrese
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In this episode, Deacon Wally spends time on prayer and our need to transform our lives to be more like Christ! Support the showBy Deacon Wally Calabrese
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Being Bundy: Beauty, Braun, & Botanical Babes w/Joe & Megan Bundy
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Noah keeps the Prayerful, Practical, and Praise Postured Psalm Pontifications going with Psalm 4 and the rest that can be found in Christ with a mini pontification on “Selah”! Chase and Noah reveal the winners of the Most Inspiring Episode and Fan of the Year from 2022. The pals welcome Joe & Megan Bundy to the podcast! They share memories of colle…
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In this episode, Deacon Wally spends a little time discussing and applauding bishops for taking a stand and not allowing preferred pronouns in thier diocese. This is a great example of teaching what we believe. Support the showBy Deacon Wally Calabrese
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Faith Fosters Family: God Is In This Story w/Marci Hofman
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The Pals welcome 2023 with a bang! They share some of their favorite moments from the first year and first 14 episodes of the podcast! Chase gives a beautiful pontification on Psalm 3 continuing his series and the pals introduce an amazing guest in Marci Hofman! Marci gives a Christ centered and Gospel saturated guestimony and Noah shares how “God …
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In this episode, Deacon Wally spends time on the importance of mom and dad learning their faith and teaching their children what we believe. Support the showBy Deacon Wally Calabrese
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Good Bye Season 1, Hello Season 2 Believing What You Read
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Deacon Wally briefly speaks on season 1 and looks forward to exciting new season this year. The first topic is Believing What You Read! How do we do this? Spend the next 38 minutes with Deacon Wally to find out more! Support the showBy Deacon Wally Calabrese
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Christmas Special: The Bright Light of Might. 'That’s What Christmas Is All About Charlie Brown’
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Merry Christmas from the Pontification Pals Podcast!!! Chase and Noah share tales of South Dakota snow days and Bailey joins for a Christmas taste testing that will make you drool! The pals share their “Christmas Tops” and do a little Christmas gift exchange of their own! Chase and Noah pontificate on seemingly secular Christmas traditions and the …
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Messianic Melodies in E♭ Minor w/Nick Medema
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Chase continues his pontification series through all 150 Psalms by pontificating on Psalm 2 and the difference between earthly kingdoms and heavenly ones. He shares why we as humans, who are naturally afraid of corruption in leadership and government, can take encouragement and refuge and find peace in the leader and king who is over all other king…
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Sightseeing, Snapshots, and Sports: Konversations w/Ketia
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Noah pontificates on “seeing Christ” and how impactful and encouraging it can be just to gaze into the throne room at God almighty and the Lord Jesus Christ. He uses a variety of passages and thoughts from recent bible studies and sermons to show how God has encouraged him through meditating on Christ. The pals welcome Christmas and Ketia to the po…
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Advent! Understanding, Actively Participating, and Great Family Fun!
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In this episode, Deacon Wally spends some time on the history of Advent, ideas on how to experience a more active participation spiritually during Advent, and some really great and fun family ideas for Advent. Support the showBy Deacon Wally Calabrese
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Salvation, Suffering & Sanctification w/ Severin French
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Noah pontificates on 1 John and God’s love. The pals welcome their in house artist to the podcast and reminisce about the beginnings of friendship at DSU. Severin shares his emotional and powerful story of coming to faith and how it has forever changed his world. The pals share their ideas on the great salvation of God and how suffering leads to sa…
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Mere Humanity: Tales of Buttinsky Birds, Cathoic Candles, and Dogmatic Disciples w/ Matt Stone
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Chase pontificates on Psalm 1 and pulls out the progression of sitting, standing, and walking in the Psalm. The Pals welcome Matt to the podcast with a grand entrance full of laughs that don’t end until the final word is spoken. Story after story is told from the life and times of Matt Stone with ideas coming from friends and family. Matt tells of …
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Second Season Starter Spectacular: Super Summer Stories
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Chase and Noah kick off season 2 with a series of super stories from their summer break! From bats to preaching to kids to teaching the fellas fill you in on their packed and faith growing summer. The pals pontificate on thought from the summer and they both happen to find themselves in the book of Phillipians! Join us for our season two spectacula…
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In today's episode, Deacon Wally spends time on the various parts of the Mass and the peoples posture, sacred silence, singing and receiving Eucharist. Support the showBy Deacon Wally Calabrese
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Vatican Council II--700 Years of Liturgical Development
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On this, the 25th pod cast of Living My Catholic Faith, Deacon Wally spends time on the development of liturgy over 700 years which lead to Vatican Council II. The reasoning behind this podcast is due to the numerous attacks on bishops and priests for not standing against limiting the TLM. Support the show…
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Deacon Wally spends time on the Mass using the GIRM, Apostolic Letters, demonstrating the beauty of the Novus Ordo which many for whatever reason do not understand. Support the showBy Deacon Wally Calabrese
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In this episode, Deacon Wally spends time on understanding of who is my neighbor? Begining with life, the misconception of transgenderism. Who is my neighbor? Support the showBy Deacon Wally Calabrese
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To Be or Not To Be...A Sponsor or Godparent that is!
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In this episode, Deacon Wally spends time on what it means to be a sponsor or Godparent for baptism and confirmation. Support the showBy Deacon Wally Calabrese
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Joyfully Justified by Jehovah w/Justin DeBerry
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The Pals celebrate reaching a HUGE milestone, 10 episodes!! They go through their favorite moments from each of the first 10 episodes as well as come up with some top 10 lists. Chase and Noah pontificate on Romans 10:10 and John 10:10. The pals welcome Pastor Justin DeBerry to the podcast and he means business! The fellas have a fantastic time shar…
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Tough Theological Thoughts: Arminianism, Baja Blast, & Calvinism w/Andrew Gross
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The guys use a little help from their Midwest friend, the cow, to help you predict the weather. Noah pontificates on “The Storms of the Bible: The Truth of Theological Twisters.” Noah discusses how God’ sovereignty and care for us can help us weather the toughest of storms in life. The pals welcome Andrew Gross to the podcast and laugh like they ne…
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Holy Communion is not a reward, a right, nor a prize!
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In this episode; Deacon Wally spends time on various sins that inhibit us from receiving Holy Communion and why! There are many reasons why we would want to refrain from receiving Holy Communion and there are many people who simply do not understand the intent behind refraining or being instructed by ones bishop to refrain from receiving. Support t…
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Welcome to the Meme-istry: Memes, Ministry, and Meditation w/Derrick Haskins
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Chase and Noah pontificate on Acts 1:6-9 as Chase gives some of his 30 observations on verse 8 and Noah expounds on Puzzled Power. The Pals welcome Pastoral Intern Derrick Haskins to the podcast and have a blast sharing reflections from T4G, telling stories of West Center, and partake in memes galore from the Minister of Memes himself. Derrick shar…
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The Culture of Christ: Foreigners of Faith w/Victor Kreitton
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Bailey joins the podcast to co-host and pontificates on the recent Bitcoin conference he attended. Noah and Bailey introduce Victor to the podcast and have a great time talking about music, faith, and fun! Victor talks about the challenges, blessings, and point of view of an international student coming to America and how God has been constant thro…
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Today's podcast spends time on Mary! The Mother of God! Specifically on the Dogma of Theotokos. Mary has a very unique and wonderful role for our salvation, and one of the dogmas of the Church is that of her being the Theotokos, God Bearer or Mother of God. To understand the rest of the dogmas about Mary, one really needs to understand this dogma. …
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Patches, Prayers & Praise: Quilting for Christ w/Joyce Schrepel
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Chase pontificates on, and stitches together the connections between, Jeremiah 1 and Matthew 28 (The Great Commission). Noah adds on how God views “success” in evangelism as seen in the case of the prophet Jeremiah’s ministry. Joyce joins the guys to share about the “Choose Joy!” quilting ministry at West Center and the impact it has had on her and…
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Robbers, Resurrection, and Redemption: The Gospel Eggs of Easter
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We are super excited to bring a special Exclusive Easter Edition Episode of the Pontification Pals Podcast. Chase & Noah pontificate on the thief on the cross, the significance of Christ’s death & resurrection, and how this changes our lives in an Exclusive Easter Edition Episode! The pals bring encouragement this Easter and pray that you and your …
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In this episode, Deacon Wally spends time discussing God's infiinit mercy. God is Merciful towards us, God wants to share His Mercy with us and Deacon Wally talks about two chaplets, the Chaplet of Five Wounds and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Have you heard of the Chaplet of Five Wounds? The history and the chaplet itself is simply filled with lead…
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In this episode, Deacon Wally walks through the history of Holy Week and the importance of our daily participation during Holy Week. What we can do, meaning our participation, on Monday, Tuesday, Spy Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. The correct Psalm I'm referring to is Psalm 22. My apologies for referring to the wrong Psalm…
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Bitcoin, Bourbon, & the Bible w/ Bailey Belisario
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Noah pontificates on the goodness of God and what it looks like to live IN the goodness of God. He gives three A’s of how saints of the past have lived in God’s goodness. Bailey the sound guy joins the podcast to share his testimony, talk about God’s good gifts, and tell about his views on the current financial system. The Goodness of God - https:/…
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Amazing Acceptance: Adopted by Adonai w/The Matereses
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Noah & Chase pontificate on “point blunt” statements in Matthew and the pals welcome not one but TWO guests to the show. Chase and Noah invite Jimmy and Casey Materese to the podcast and enjoy the first ever live taste test of one of the group's favorite snacks! Jimmy & Casey share what it means to be adopted into God’s family and about their famil…
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Understanding the Sacrament of Reconciliation
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In this episode, Deacon Wally provides a historical and theolgoical understanding on this great sacarment and what it means to be reconciled. Support the showBy Deacon Wally Calabrese
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No Need for Nervous Notions: The 5 P’s of Overcoming Anxious Thoughts w/Lyla Materese
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Join Chase and Noah for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration like no other. The guys explore the who, what, when, and why of St. Patrick’s Day and welcome a special guest with a special connection to the day! Lyla Materese talks about the 5 P’s of overcoming anxious thoughts in your life as she shares a bit of her story! Don’t forget to check out our we…
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During this episode, Deacon Wally spends time explaining the Eucharist, the Who and What we are receiving. As well as shring some information on how we should "receive" our Lord. Support the showBy Deacon Wally Calabrese
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Terrific Testimony Talk w/ Trevor Schubert
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Chase and Noah welcome their first ever guest, Trevor Schubert, to the podcast after a great Pontification of the Week from Chase. Get ready to laugh at hilarious stories and Trevor’s response to on-the-spot questions! Trevor expounds on the importance that testimonies have and the inspiration they bring as he shares his story and the boys each sha…
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Understanding and Our Active Participation in the season of Lent!
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In this episode, Deacon Wally spends time discussing our understanding and our participation in Fasting, Almsgiving and Prayer! Why Lent is so much more than simply that. Why we should spend time understanding and more importantly participating in this great season! Support the showBy Deacon Wally
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In this episode, Deacon Wally discusses vices (captical sins) and virtues and their affect upon us and why we should strive to live a virtueous life. Support the showBy Deacon Wally
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The Pontification Pals Primary Pontification Party
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Chase and Noah kick off their new podcast by telling a bit about themselves and what it means to pontificate. They discuss what the podcast will look like, how it came to be, and why they are so excited about it. You'll hear each of their testimonies and Noah will give the original pontification that "planted the seed" for the birth of the podcast!…
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In this episode, Deacon Wally talks about the errors of abortion, sex outside of marriage, and lack of faith in the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ presence in the Eucharist. Support the showBy Deacon Wally
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In this promo, you will get to meet the two pontification pals Noah and Chase! These two friends take on a challenge to bring a new meaning to "pontification" by digging deep into scripture and having fun discussions about their faith, readings, and lives! As the show progresses, we will be introducing guests to the podcast to "pontificate" with th…
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Social Media; the good and mostly the bad!
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In this episode, Deacon Wally discusses issues with social media. There have been a lot of good, but mostly it appears that social media is trending to the bad. Listen to understand why! Support the showBy Deacon Wally
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In this episode, Deacon Wally talks about the sacrament of marriage and understanding the ceremony and of course the responsibility of correctly preparing of the couple. Support the showBy Deacon Wally
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In this episode, Deacon Wally spends time on two pratical ways of inviting our fallen away brothers and sisters home. Support the showBy Deacon Wally
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In this episode, Deacon Wally talks about COVID, vaccines, fear that has been created and having hope! Support the showBy Deacon Wally
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In this episode, Deacon Wally speaks of not only abortion but also the history of the Catholic Church providing care for those in most need. Deacon Wally brings the theme of Pro Life together by understanding conception until natural death. Support the showBy Deacon Wally
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In this episode, Deacon Wally continues with the understanding of the domestic church and our desire to know God. Support the showBy Deacon Wally
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In this evenings episode, Deacon Wally continues with the discussion on the Domestic Church. Support the showBy Deacon Wally
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In this episode, Deacon Wally spends time discussing the domestic church and the Church. This introduction will lead to other episodes where Deacon Wally will spend more time on the family and what this means and what this looks like in the 21st Century. Support the showBy Deacon Wally
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