Best Leo Bishop Podcasts (2024)

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Homesteading KEEPS the Family at the Center of our Culture (Not Suburbia!)...and other Tangents 1:21:52

6d ago1:21:52

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Jason Craig, the author of Liturgy of the Land (published by our friends at TAN books) joins the Tangent to talk the beauty of homesteading, the practicalities & benefits it affords, the problems with Suburbia, why Suburbia is built to pull families apart), and How you can incorporate aspects of homesteading into your life WHEREVER YOU ARE! Veritas…

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Fr. Sam Is Going On Sabbatical But We WILL Keep Releasing Episodes 1:04:44

11d ago1:04:44

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Fr. Sam is going on a well deserved Sabbatical - he tells Matt all about it!By Veritas Catholic Network

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Dr. Dale Ahlquist on Chesterton's Conversion, Localism, the Ethics of Elfland...and other Tangents! 56:55

19d ago56:55

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Dr. Dale Ahlquist the President of the Society of G.K. Chesterton stopped by the Tangent to discuss the ethics of Elfland, G.K. Chesterton's life and work, and the economic proposal called "Localism". SHOWNOTES https://www.chesterton.org/ https://chestertonschoolsnetwork.org/ Everlasting Man - Commentary by Dr. Dale Ahlquist Localism: Coming Home t…

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A History of the Christian Church (Pt 8) Cyprian (AD 258-310) The Martyr Bishop. 39:09

22d ago39:09

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Help me continue making great content for listeners everywhere at patreon.com/JeremyMcCandless Cyprian (c210-258 AD) The Martyr/Bishop. 1. Introduction 2. Biography. 2.1 Overview. 2.2 Early Life. 2.3 The Decian Persecution and the Controversy over the lapsed 3. Writings. 4. Theology. 4.1 Sacraments: 4.2 The Church: 5. Final Persecution under Valeri…

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Conversion in Matt's Family, Liturgy of Jesus's Funeral, Easter Catch Up... and other Tangents! 46:34

26d ago46:34

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Fr. Sam and Matt catch up after Easter, discussing Matt's brother-in-law's Triduum experience as a Candidate for Confirmation, the catechetical nature of the Liturgy, and most of all, truth, justice, and the American way. Yeehaw! join Matt & Fr. Sam during their LIVE interview with Timothy Cardinal Dolan during On the Air with Veritas ! TICKET LINK…

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The Historical Evidence of the Resurrection and Dr. Jeffery Morrow's Conversion Story from Judaism 1:08:16

1M ago1:08:16

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Dr. Jeffery Morrow joins us on the Tangent to share the Historical Evidence for the Resurrection he discovered during his own conversion to Catholicism. We also talk about the Old Testament's original manuscripts, the Historical Critical Method, and Jewish worship compared to Catholic Worship. LINKS Emmaus Academy Dr. Morrow's Book Fr. Sam's Daily …

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A History of the Christian Church (Pt 7) Origen (AD 185 -253) Christian Philosophy For the Masses. 1:32:11

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Help me continue making great content for listeners everywhere at patreon.com/JeremyMcCandless Origen (AD 185 -253) Christian Philosophy For the Masses. Episode Contents: 1. Welcome 2. Introduction and Overview. 3. Biography. 3.1 Early years 3.2 Mid- Life Adventures.. 3.3 Later life. 4. Works. 4.1 Exegetical writings. 4.2 Commentaries 4.3 On the Fi…

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[BONUS] Having A Spiritually Fruitful Good Friday, Grand Silence, Kissing the Cross... and other Tangents 16:03

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Fr. Sam and Matt talk about what a spiritually fruitful Good Friday looks like, how silence plays a role in it, communication with family (and lack thereof), Father's experience as a priest, and how suffering leads to kissing the cross.By Veritas Catholic Network

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Leo Severino (Producer of CABRINI!) on Cabrini, the Sound of Freedom, Their NEXT Movie... and other Tangents! 1:10:41

1M ago1:10:41

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Leo Severino, the producer of Cabrini joins Fr. Sam and Matt to talk about St. Mother Cabrini, the key to making a good Christian movie, film and evangelization, and more! LINKS Cabrini Tickets: https://www.angel.com/tickets/cabrini Leo's Book: https://ignatius.com/going-deeper-gdep/By Veritas Catholic Network

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Catholic Bishops, Priests, and Laypeople on The State of the Church... and other Tangents 1:01:15

2M ago1:01:15

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Francis X. Maier has worked in the Church his entire career. He sat down with us to discuss his newest book True Confessions: Voices of Faith From a Life in the Church, which is a compilation of 103 interviews he conducted with Catholic Bishops, Priests, Laypeople, Educators and more to discuss their true thoughts on the state of the Catholic Churc…

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A History of the Christian Church (Pt 6) Clement of Alexandria.- Christian Philosopher and Theologian. (c150-215 A.D.) 30:14

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Help me continue making great content for listeners everywhere at patreon.com/JeremyMcCandless Welcome to Episode Six: Clement of Alexandria (c. 150-215 A.D.): Greek Born Christian Philosopher and Theologian Introduction In today's episode, I look at the life and teachings of a remarkable figure in early Christian thought, Clement of Alexandria. Bo…

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Dr. Gerry Crete on Litanies of the Heart, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Deadpool...and other Tangents! 1:16:06

2M ago1:16:06

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Dr. Gerry Crete the founder of Transformation Counseling and the author of Litanies of the Heart: Relieving Post-Traumatic Stress and Calming Anxiety through Healing Our Parts, joins the Tangent to talk about the importance of therapy for stable mental health, how Internal Family Systems (IFS for short) works, the importance of healing for priests …

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A History of the Christian Church (Pt 5) Irenaeus (AD 130 -202) Taking a Stand Against the Heretics. 35:56

2M ago35:56

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Help me continue making great content for listeners everywhere at patreon.com/JeremyMcCandless Episode Notes: Welcome to todays episode where we explore the Life and Wisdom of Irenaeus." In this podcast, we delve into the profound insights and enduring legacy of one of the most influential figures in early Christianity, Irenaeus of Lyons. Join us a…

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Mark Schultz on His Pro-Life Testimony, His Christian Music Career, God's Favorite Album...and other Tangents! 1:04:07

2M ago1:04:07

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SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL LIST: https://www.veritascatholic.com/contact Mark Schultz is a Christian Music Artist who has sold two million records to date, has ten No. 1 singles, and a Dove Award as well as multiple nominations under his belt. Naturally, he decided to join the Tangent for chat... We talk everything from songwriting, to Mark's own story …

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A History Of the Christian Church (Pt 4) Tertullian - The Father of Latin Theology. (c155 220 AD) 36:59

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Season One - Episode Four. Help me continue making great content for listeners everywhere at patreon.com/JeremyMcCandless Episode Notes: Tertullian, an influential Christian theologian and apologist from the early church period (circa 155-240 AD), made several enduring contributions to the modern Christian church through his life and beliefs. Theol…

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Father's Pilgrimage to Rome, Praying before the Tombs of Pius X, JPII, & Benedict XVI... and other Tangents! 1:00:03

2M ago1:00:03

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SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL LIST: https://www.veritascatholic.com/contact Fr. Sam and Matt chat about Father's pilgrimage to the Eternal City. Father reminisces on why he went to Rome as a seminarian, how priceless of an experience it was, and what it was like to be back. They talk praying before Pope's graves (five are explicitly mentioned... kudos if y…

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A History of the Christian Church (Pt 3) Justin Martyr. (c. AD100-165) The Defender of the Faith. 28:19

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Help me continue making great content for listeners everywhere at patreon.com/JeremyMcCandless Subscribe here to receive my new church history podcast every week. https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com Episode Notes Page: In today’s episode of "A History of the Christian Church," we explore the life and teachings of Justin Martyr, al…

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Accompanying Those with Same-Sex Attraction, Why the Church Teaches What She Does, Bob Newhart(?)...and other Tangents! 1:22:36

3M ago1:22:36

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SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL LIST: https://www.veritascatholic.com/contact Fr. Colin is the associate director of Courage International Apostolate, a ministry for men and women who experience same-sex attractions and those who love them. Courage International helps people encounter Christ, discover themselves, and grow in holiness. Our conversation today …

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Shayne Smith, Cardinal Fernandez, Personal Development in Artistry and Theology...and other Tangents! 1:07:14

3M ago1:07:14

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ANNOUNCEMENT! Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podcast "Daily Catholic Reflections with Fr. Sam Kachuba" Links to Podcast below: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-catholic-reflection-with-fr-sam-kachuba/id1728739605 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6h9MTrjWcub9dCQlBqUOuL?si=b94ba955d1f04e70 Podbean: https://dailycat…

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A History of the Christian Church (Pt 2) The Apostolic Fathers (AD 35-155) 33:18

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Help me continue making great content for listeners everywhere at patreon.com/JeremyMcCandless Subscribe here to receive my new church history podcast every week. https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com Episode Notes: The Apostolic Fathers played a crucial role in shaping and establishing Christian orthodoxy during the formative years…

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Sean Forrest on Haiti 180, Jesus's love for the Poor, Entering into Suffering... and other Tangents! 1:05:02

3M ago1:05:02

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Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza interview Sean Forrest, the co-founder of Haiti 180. Haiti 80 is a charity that aims to improve the lives of the Haitian People, building schools, orphanages (more accurately called "homes", no one who lives there feels orphaned), medical facilities, nursing homes, Chapels. Haiti 180 helps the Haitian people know …

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BTS Building Commerce with Leo Cimoch and Cassidy Nova 38:59

3M ago38:59

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Today we have a behind the scenes episode about building our latest product, Commerce, which was released in January 2024. Last month, Norbert and Kelsey sat down with Cropsterians Leo Cimoch, who is the Product Manager for Commerce and has extensive work experience in both the hospitality and tech industries, and Cassidy Nova, who is our Inside Sa…

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A History of the Christian Church. (Pt 1) Introduction & Plato and Greek Philosophy. (500BC -35AD) 23:04

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Help me continue making great biblical content for listeners everywhere, everyday at patreon.com/JeremyMcCandless Season 1 :Episode 1: Plato and Greek Philosophy "A History of the Christian Church - 2000 Years of Christian Thought" Introduction Welcome to the inaugural episode of "A History of the Christian Church - 2000 Years of Christian Thought.…

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Fr. Louis Merosne on Serving the Beloved in Haiti, Bishop Pierre-André Dumas' courage, and Loving Your Enemies 1:24:28

3M ago1:24:28

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Fr. Louis Merosne joins Fr. Sam Kachuba to discuss current events and needs in Haiti right now. He discusses the courage of his Bishop, Bishop Pierre-André Dumas, who has offered himself as ransom for 6 kidnapped nuns, he speaks about the atrocity of gang culture in Haiti, the necessity of understanding the humanity of your enemies, his own vocatio…

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Stephanie Gray Connors on Pro Life Ministry, The Eucharist, Abortion Debates...and other Tangents! 1:42:44

4M ago1:42:44

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Stephanie Gray Connors, a fantastic pro life speaker, joins Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza today to talk about Pro Life Ministry! They begin with Stephanie's book My Body For You, from the St. Paul Center. In her book, she speaks about the connection between the pro life message and the Eucharist. It isn't "my body my choice" it's "my body for …

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Catholic Psychologist & Catholic Priest Do A Podcast...and other Tangents (w/ the Catholic Sinner Show!) 1:39:24

4M ago1:39:24

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Dr. Bryan Violette joins Fr. Sam Kachuba for this week's episode! They discuss: the importance of knowing your identity the typical pitfalls of mothers and fathers (and how to avoid them) why you need to avoid burnout turning off being the priest or psychologist (and if that's wise or possible) Being a priest & sinner and more! ANNOUNCEMENT! Be sur…

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Dr. John Bergsma on The Connection Between the Eucharist and Matrimony, Biblical Fluency, Prophecy... and other Tangents! 1:03:08

4M ago1:03:08

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Dr. John Bergsma of the St. Paul Center joins us today to discuss his new course on the Major Prophets at Emmaus Academy. They discuss: How to develop biblical literacy & fluency Motives of Credibility for the Catholic Faith The non-existence of true prophecies in other religions Dr. Bergsma's advice for choosing a college The connection between th…

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Our Christmas Episode w/ Fr. Dwight Longenecker... and other Tangents! 50:28

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Fr. Dwight Longenecker joins Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza to discuss his new book The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds. They discuss: Which parts of the "Christmas Story" are myths and which are facts The historical critical method, and how to apply it to the infancy narratives. Relics, the stories they've heard about authenticating them How…

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Connie Blumhardt on Celebrating 20 Years of Roast Magazine 47:08

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In this episode, we chat with Connie Blumhardt, who is the founder and publisher of the award-winning Roast magazine. Connie has spent over 30 years in magazine publishing and has worked in the coffee industry for the past 25 years. She possesses a wealth of knowledge regarding magazine publishing, marketing, design and photography. On a daily basi…

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Did the Pope approve blessing same sex unions? A semi-hot take on Fiducia Supplicans... and very few Tangents 1:20:00

5M ago1:20:00

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Did the Pope just approve blessing same sex unions? The document itself makes it clear that is NOT the case, but there's definitely still some confusion. Here's our discussion on the DDF's new doc, Fiducia Supplicans. ANNOUNCEMENT! Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podcast "Daily Catholic Reflections with Fr. Sam Kachuba" Links to Podcast …

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J.R.R. Tolkien’s Faith, His Reaction to Vatican II & the Novus Ordo, Why Christianity is the True Myth... and other Tangents, with Dr. Holly Ordway! 1:37:59

5M ago1:37:59

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Dr. Holly Ordway joins Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza to discuss Tolkien's Faith and the Lord of the Rings! THEY DISCUSS: Tolkien and the Traditional Latin Mass Tolkien's prowess as a Linguist Why Christianity is the true myth Tolkien's own experience of raising Catholic children Why LOTR is NOT an allegory Why Tom Bombadil is kind of an allego…

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Kennedy’s Rosary Project on.... Kennedy’s Rosary Project... and other Tangents! 49:30

5M ago49:30

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Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza are joined by Liz Tamarkin and Kristy Snyder from Kennedy's Rosary Project to talk about the inception, process, and many miracles of Kennedy's Rosary Project! PLUS this is the first episode with a live activity (and another new outro...) ANNOUNCEMENT! Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podcast "Daily Cath…

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Dr. Scott Hahn on Feeling Exiled in Society and in the Church, the Jeremiah Option, Maintaining Faithfulness... and other Tangents! 1:16:48

5M ago1:16:48

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First friend of the show (listen and you'll be a part of the inside joke) Dr. Scott Hahn once again joins Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza to discuss his new book, co-authored with Brandon McGinley, Catholics in Exile: Biblical Wisdom for the Journey Home. They chat about everything from: the Jeremiah Option Exile from the society and (what feels…

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Fr. Robert Spitzer on the SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE for the soul, near death experiences, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ... and other Tangents! 1:13:33

5M ago1:13:33

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Fr. Robert Spitzer joins us on the Tangent to talk about the scientific evidence for the soul found in case studies on near death experiences. We're talking the soul leaving the body, going to heaven (or hell...) and returning back to the body. All while the brain shows a flat EEG (meaning there's no electrical activity in the brain, and therefore …

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The Truth & Woke Culture, Having a Personal Relationship with Jesus, New Translations of the Gospels... and other Tangents, with Michael Pakaluk 1:03:32

6M ago1:03:32

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Michael Pakaluk joins us to talk about the White Rose rebellion (see the link below), the importance of telling the truth, the impact of woke culture and the abortion industry on our culture, the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus, how much time per day needs to be spent in prayer, and of course, his new books! Michael Pakaluk has aut…

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Spiritual Warfare, the Divine Mercy Chaplet as an Extension of the Mass, Giving Jesus Our Best... and other Tangents w/ Fr. Ken Geraci CPM! 1:41:02

6M ago1:41:02

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Fr. Ken Geraci, CPM joins us to talk about spiritual warfare and the message of Divine Mercy given to St. Faustina (which is APOCOLYPTIC). Fr. Ken explains why the Divine Mercy Chaplet is the most powerful prayer the Church has in her arsenal today (because it's an extension of the Mass), shares testimonies about the power of the image, chaplet and…

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Bill Mattison III on Walking through the Gospels with Jesus, Notre Dame, the Chosen, Ignatian Spirituality... and other Tangents 1:00:46

6M ago1:00:46

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William C. Mattison III joins Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza to discuss his new book "Follow Me: Walking with Jesus through the Gospels". The heart of this episode is Igniatian spirituality. It's theologically contemplative and speculative by its very nature. It is a fruitful conversation where we step into the Gospel stories themselves: What w…

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Exorcist Fr. Vincent Lampert on Exorcism as a Prayer of the Church, Spiritual Warfare, Halloween... and other Tangents! 1:28:51

6M ago1:28:51

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Today, Fr. Sam and Matt have the chance to interview Fr. Vincent Lampert an exorcist of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. They talk about: - what Hollywood gets right and wrong about exorcism - Exorcism as a prayer of the Church - the signs of demonic manifestation and possession - Spiritual Warfare prayers - why the growing need for exorcism might be …

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Steve Lee on Good Catholic Media, the Rise of the Amateur, Sweet Baby James... and other Tangents! 1:04:31

7M ago1:04:31

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This week, Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza interview the founder and CEO of Veritas Catholic Network, Steve Lee! Naturally, they begin by discussing Sweet Baby James by James Taylor. Then they move to discussing Catholic media (and how to succeed and make good content). They continue by discussing "the rise of the amateur". Finishing by recappin…

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What is the Synod on Synodality? Can the Synod Change Doctrine? Should We Be Hopeful? ...And other Questions (w/ Dr. Chris Altieri) 1:28:07

7M ago1:28:07

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Our First Repeat Guest, Dr. Chris Altieri of Catholic World Report. Today we cover much ground, seeking clarity in confusion. We ask the following questions: What is the Synod on Synodality? Is there a reason to be hopeful in the Synod's outcome? Can the Synod change doctrine? Why does the Vatican hate (or love?) Crayola? Be sure to rate and review…

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Doug Graf and Liz Bishop on Roasting Technology and Careers as Roast Technicians 42:30

7M ago42:30

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This episode we chat with Doug Graf and Liz Bishop from Vintage Coffee. Vintage Coffee provides consulting, training, repair and maintenance, plant design, and start up for coffee roasters of every size. Doug Graf has been in the coffee industry for over three decades in his family business whether it’s roasting coffee or helping fix the machines. …

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Fr. Burke Masters, the Chaplain of the Chicago Cubs, on his Grand Slam for God, Healing Ministries... and other Tangents! 53:05

7M ago53:05

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Fr. Burke Masters joins Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza on this week's episode of the Tangent. In classic Tangent fashion, they chat about Fr. Burke's famous "almost" walk-off grand slam, his vocation story, why Field of Dreams is the most Catholic baseball movie, what it's like being the chaplain of the Chicago Cubs and much more! ANNOUNCEMENT!…

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Fr. Alvaro on Serving Christ in the Poor, Faith and Works, Finding Purpose in Service...and other Tangents! 1:28:20

7M ago1:28:20

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Today Fr. Sam and Matt interview Fr. Alvaro Ramos about his vocation of serving the poor in Honduras as a priest! They speak about Fr. Alvaro's experience as a business man and how that influences his ministry, what it means to serve the poor (and why faith without works is dead), and how serving the poor brings true purpose to people's lives (rich…

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Gary Michuta on the Gospel Truth, Jesus the Teacher, the Three Amigos... and other Tangents! 1:03:43

8M ago1:03:43

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If you want to know more about the rabbi-disciple relationship, the memorization tools hidden in the Gospels, and why the Three Amigos starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Chevy Chase is actually one of the most theologically charged movies of all time, this episode is for you! Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza speak with Gary Michuta about hi…

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St. Josemaria Escriva, Jesus in the Eucharist, Patience with God... and other Tangents 43:04

8M ago43:04

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Fr. Sam and Matt go over Saint Josemaria Escriva's teaching (and how it is the modern day fulfillment of St. Francis De Sales' teaching), meeting Jesus in the Eucharist, and why sometimes it feels like God moves slowly. ANNOUNCEMENT! Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podcast "Daily Catholic Reflections with Fr. Sam Kachuba" Links to Podcas…

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Fr. Sam Tells 3 stories, Guardian Angels, Divine Providence...and other Tangents 40:20

8M ago40:20

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Today Fr. Sam Kachuba shares 3 TRUE STORIES with Matt Sperrazza, from which they pull spiritual lessons. They cover listening to your guardian angel, being willing to evangelize strangers (have you ever invited a stranger to mass?), and the fact of divine providence! ANNOUNCEMENT! Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podcast "Daily Catholic R…

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Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.Bon Marian Consecration, Cooperating with Grace, Spiritual Direction... and other Tangents! 46:21

8M ago46:21

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Today's guest, Fr. Boniface Hicks O.S.B., is the author of "The Fruit of Her Womb: 33 Day Preparation for Total Consecration to Jesus", through Sophia Institute Press. We spoke about why he chose to present Marian Consecration as living in the womb of Mary (instead of using the traditional language of slavery), what it means to cooperate with God's…

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Dr. Lawerence Feingold on the Eucharist, Marian Devotion, Theological Instruction in Seminary...and other Tangents 1:31:48

8M ago1:31:48

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On today's episode of the Tangent, Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza interview Dr. Lawerence Feingold on his new book "The Eucharist: Mystery of Presence, Sacrifice, and Communion". They cover the importance of participation in the Mass as both priest and congregation, Marian Devotion and it's connection to Devotion to the Eucharist, and the state…

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Divine Mercy, God’s Capacity for Good, Forgiveness of Past Mistakes...and other Tangents! 32:54

9M ago32:54

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Fr. Sam shares a story about a comment (he doesn't remember) he made to a fellow seminarian, but was able to reconcile at his 15 year class reunion. Matt talks compares it to mistakes in past relationships. Both land on the true extent of God's Mercy. ANNOUNCEMENT! Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podcast "Daily Catholic Reflections with …

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2 Minute Gospel Reflection... How to Be a Rich Young Man 2:54

9M ago2:54

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Today's Gospel Reading is Mt 19:16-22 Jesus instructs the rich young man that beyond following the Commandments, he must sell what he has and follow Him. Fr. Sam also speaks about Pope St. Pius X. LINKS: https://linktr.ee/thetangentBy Veritas Catholic Network

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