Best Scheck Podcasts (2024)

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244: An Early Church Scholar's Return to Catholicism (w/ Dr. Thomas Scheck) 1:14:26

23d ago1:14:26

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by one of my heroes, Early Church scholar Dr. Thomas Scheck to unpack his amazing story of growing up Catholic, leaving the faith for Evangelical Christian, and then coming storming back to the Church after 17 years away. It's a great journey! Listen as Dr. Scheck explains why an encounter with tw…

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247: The Convert Couple Shattering the Catholic Protestant Divide (w/ Caleb and Natali Perkins) 2:06:42

6d ago2:06:42

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by two of the most fantastic guests of all time Caleb and Natali Perkins from Shema Culture to talk about their conversion journey, their incredible ministry, and how they see the Holy Spirit dismantling the barriers between Catholics and Protestants right before their eyes. In this epic, 2-hour l…

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246: The Biblical, Old Testament Roots of Confession (w/ Dr. James Prothro) 1:14:02

9d ago1:14:02

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Dr. James Prothro to talk about the historical and biblical roots of the Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation. Where does the idea of the Sacraments come from? Where do we see the roots of repentance, reconciliation, and forgiveness in the Old Testament? What about penance? And how do these his…

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245: An Evangelical, Trained by the Best Evangelicals, Returns to Rome (w/ Gerard Figurelli) 1:26:50

16d ago1:26:50

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Gerard Figurelli, a former pastor, radio host, apologist, and a student under some of the very best Evangelical minds in North America, to tell his incredible story of his return – his reconciliation – with Rome. Raised Catholic, Gerard received all of the sacraments but never really felt conne…

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243: The Incredible Origin Story of an Instagram Evangelizer (w/ Daniel Dinneen) 1:12:06

1M ago1:12:06

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by one of the most remarkable guests I've ever had on the show, Daniel Dinneen, an Instagram evangelist, to talk about his amazing journey through addiction, loss, and a sinful lifestyle into his total dedication to Christ, His Church, and the work of his online ministry. Once you begin this episo…

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242: Investigating Baptism Led this Seminarian to Catholicism (w/ Chris Kellam) 1:23:54

1M ago1:23:54

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Chris Kellam, a former pastor, an Evangelical seminarian, and a Catholic convert to share his absolutely amazing journey of conversion. Chris' story is one of a serious Evangelical Christian – a pastor, working on his Master's degree at seminary – realizing that not every Christian agreed on so…

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Audrey Scheck Design: Vintage Charm Meets Modern Living 27:20

1M ago27:20

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Embark on an inspiring journey with Audrey Scheck, the visionary force behind Audrey Scheck Design, as she shares her captivating story from humble beginnings in Fairchild, Texas, to the vibrant design hub of Austin. Through candid reflection, Audrey reveals the roots of her design ethos - a celebration of warmth, accessibility, and the timeless al…

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241: Why We Suffer, And What to Do About It (w/ Dr. Mark Giszczak) 1:05:08

1M ago1:05:08

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by the wonderful Dr. Mark Giszczak from the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology to talk about suffering. It's a perennial topic and, as I suggest in this episode, one of the top reasons that I hear about for people leaving the Catholic faith. Why does God allow so much suffering? What'…

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240: From Atheist to Catholic Children's Author (w/ Izabela Ciesinska) 1:07:21

2M ago1:07:21

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Izabela Ciesinska to talk about her incredible faith journey and her wonderful new book. Raised nominally Catholic, Izabela wandered into the New Age movement as a young adult and eventually into atheism, deciding that there can't possibly be a God until she was struck by incredible, natural be…

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239: Race, Social Justice, and Why I Came Back to Catholicism (w/ Louis Damani Jones) 1:11:19

2M ago1:11:19

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by the incredible Louis Damani Jones. A revert to the Catholic faith with an incredible story to tell, an African American Catholic with a rich experience of Catholicism to talk about, and a social justice leader in the community, deeply rooted in Catholic social values and the work of some of the…

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Judge Nancy G. Abudu 42:46

2M ago42:46

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In this bonus episode, Judge Nancy G. Abudu – the newest judge on the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals – joins David Oscar Markus for an open discussion about her career, the confirmation process, and the Court itself. Almost all appellate judges served as lower court judges and bring that experience with them to the appellate bench. But Judge Nan…

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Building Dreams and Crafting Sanctuary: Drew Prince's Journey with Oakhearth Homes 22:08

2M ago22:08

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Join Drew Prince on a captivating journey through the evolution of Oakhearth Homes, from flipping houses to creating bespoke dream dwellings. With a blend of passion and resilience, Drew shares how he and his wife infuse craftsmanship and client satisfaction into every aspect of their business. Their story goes beyond construction, focusing on craf…

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238: The "Unwritten Tradition" Was Actually Written Down (w/ Rod Bennett) 1:26:30

2M ago1:26:30

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined once again by my good friend Catholic convert, author, and historian Rod Bennett to propose a really interesting thesis he's been chewing on these days: that the "unwritten tradition" often criticized by non-Catholic Christians was actually written down. Maybe you've heard this claim before? That …

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Navigating Real Estate: Russ Sadykhov's Guide to Smart Home Buying and Selling 24:25

2M ago24:25

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Embark on a journey through the competitive landscape of Silicon Valley real estate with none other than Russ Sadykhov, the savvy CEO of Team Russ Homes, who joins us on Tile Trends to share a treasure trove of insights for prospective homebuyers and sellers alike. Discover the fusion of analytical acumen, construction knowledge, and market experti…

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237: Going Deep in History Made this Protestant Scholar Catholic (w/ Joshua Charles) 1:36:20

3M ago1:36:20

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by former White House speaker writer, New York Times #1 best-selling author, Bible scholar, historian, and Catholic convert Joshua Charles to talk about his simply incredible conversion story. A lifelong Protestant, Joshua was steeped in Scripture from an early age, collecting study Bibles as soon…

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236: Catholic Answers to Calvinism (w/ Joe Heschmeyer) 1:08:10

3M ago1:08:10

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Catholic Answers apologist extraordinaire Joe Heschmeyer to talk about a topic that we get lots of questions about on this show: Calvinism. What does the Catholic Church have to say about this Reformation-era idea? What's the Catholic view of it? What's the Catholic response to it? And how can …

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235: Questions I Couldn't Answer as an Evangelical (w/ John Martignoni) 1:10:49

3M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by the very cordial John Martignoni, an author, speaker, long-time radio host, and the founder and president of the Bible Christian Society to mine some of the questions that Protestantism – that I, as a Protestant Evangelical Christian – had the hardest time answering. These are questions like th…

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234: The Mind-Blowing World of Sacramentals (w/ Shaun McAfee) 1:08:48

3M ago1:08:48

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Catholic convert and author Shaun McAfee to talk about the wonderful, wild, and sometimes downright weird world of Catholic sacramentals. What is a sacramental? Why does the Church think they may be helpful in our faith journeys? What do they do? What don't they do? What are some common misconc…

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233: The Incredible Power of Good Catholic Witnesses (w/ Talia Kruze) 1:09:57

3M ago1:09:57

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Talia Kruze, a wife, mother, mental health coach, and a convert to the Catholic faith to talk about her absolutely incredible journey of conversion to the Catholic faith. The theme throughout Talia's journey is the effect of good Catholic witnesses. Beginning when her own sister converted to Ca…

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232: The Trajectory of Catholic Conversion (w/ Phillip Campbell) 1:20:17

4M ago1:20:17

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by my new friend Phillip Campbell, a Catholic convert from charismatic, evangelical Christianity, to talk about his truly remarkable faith journey. Raised nominally Catholic Phillip never went to Mass or received any of the sacraments but found Jesus through the evangelization of some close friend…

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Wrongful Conviction 2024 - Trailer 1:34

4M ago1:34

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Lava for Good’s critically acclaimed Wrongful Conviction podcast, co-hosted by celebrated criminal justice reform advocate and founding board member of the Innocence Project Jason Flom, and Pulitzer prize-winning podcast host and producer Maggie Freleng, returns with gripping new episodes that delve into harrowing stories highlighting pervasive iss…

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REPLAY: The Most Incredible Conversion Story Ever (w/ John Edwards) 1:28:26

4M ago1:28:26

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by podcaster, writer, and speaker John Edwards to share what I think is the most incredible conversion story ever. John breaks the record previously held by the wonderful Tsh Oxenreider as he speaks for a full hour unpacking his whirlwind conversion story: through a crippling drug addiction, succe…

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231: Becoming Catholic in a Church in Crisis (w/ Bishop Athanasius Schneider) 1:02:31

4M ago1:02:31

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Bishop Athanasius Schneider to talk about what new Catholics, non-Catholic Christians, and even Catholics who have been around the faith for a long time can, and should, make of the current state of affairs in the Catholic Church. How to thrive and live faithfully, following Christ, when it see…

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230: One Heck of a Conversion Story (w/ Joe Goodwin) 1:38:36

4M ago1:38:36

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by my friend Joe Goodwin. Joe was an evangelical seminarian, worship leader, and a Catholic convert. Since his conversion, Joe's gone on to work in campus ministry for a number of years and is currently the Executive Director of Canadian Priests for the Third Millennium, a group working to meet th…

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229: Can Catholics and Evangelicals Agree on How We're Saved? (w/ Dr. Matthew J. Thomas) 1:13:21

5M ago1:13:21

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Dr. Matthew J. Thomas to talk about justification, salvation, and whether or not Evangelicals and Catholics can agree on how we're saved. This is a wonderful topic and one of the bread-and-butter type conversations on this podcast: unpacking what both Catholics and Evangelicals believe about ho…

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Michael Schachter and Randall Jackson for Tom Barrack 1:04:30

5M ago1:04:30

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In this bonus episode, Michael Schachter and Randall Jackson sit down with David Markus to discuss their amazing acquittal of Tom Barrack in federal court in New York. Tom Barrack, a close friend and advisor to Donald Trump, was charged with being a foreign agent for the UAE. The so-called FARA violation is the new hot charge by DOJ. Enter Michael …

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228: The Catholic Tools for Spiritual Warfare (w/ Father Ken Geraci) 1:08:46

5M ago1:08:46

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Catholic convert, author, speaker, and, of course, Catholic priest Father Ken Geraci, CPM to talk about the realm of spiritual warfare and the uniquely Catholic tools we have to combat sin, Satan, and the demonic. Father Ken is a truly wonderful priest – with a great conversion story! – and is …

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Janelle Payne's DIY Home Gym Renovation With Tile Club 17:36

5M ago17:36

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Ever wonder how to juggle a career, motherhood, and a passion for DIY projects? Look no further because our latest episode features the multifaceted Janelle Payne, a nurse, mom, DIY enthusiast, and the creative force behind Nailgun Nelly. She graciously shares her journey, offering an inspiring update on her RV kitchen renovation that features Tile…

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227: What was Medieval Catholicism Really Like? (w/ Dr. Samuel Klumpenhouwer) 1:14:08

5M ago1:14:08

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Dr. Samuel Klumpenhouwer, an expert in Medieval Catholicism, to talk about the day-to-day realities of what it was like for Catholics in the Middle Ages? Did the Catholic Church really keep the Bible out of the hands of average Catholics? Was doctrine, dogma, and theology out of touch with Scri…

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Episode 6 |The Verdict... 29:41

5M ago29:41

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The Court has heard from seventy five witnesses. Aaron Burr makes a closing statement for the defense; Colden makes a final plea to the judge, then cracks from exhaustion. Levi’s brother Ezra is further implicated in the crime. In flashbacks, Elma prepares to say her vows; the lawyers prepare for trial. The verdict is announced. Erased: The Murder …

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226: The Liturgy of Waiting – Doing Advent Well... (w/ Tsh Oxenreider) 1:08:45

5M ago1:08:45

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by author, podcaster, and Catholic convert Tsh Oxenreider to talk, first of all, about how the liturgies like those surrounding Advent drew her and her family deeper into the traditions and practices of Catholicism. And then about how each of us can deepen our own walk towards Christmas through em…

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Episode 5 | The Anxiety... 30:10

6M ago30:10

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The lawyers interrogate the likelihood of Ezra and Levi going to the Manhattan Well after tea with the McCombs. An expert measurer, who visited Levi in jail before the trial, speaks on the Weeks Brothers’ behalf. Ezra Weeks’ relationship to the murder site is deeper than anyone realized. Elma’s reputation is called into question. Plus, the defense …

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225: Why is the Process of Becoming Catholic So Terrible?! (w/ Taylor Schroll) 1:10:33

5M ago1:10:33

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by my friend Taylor Schroll from Forte Catholic, among other things, to talk about what's wrong (and what's right?) about the official process for converting to Catholicism. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.) is a long-standing, historical process of initiating non-Catholics in…

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Transforming History into Modern Aesthetics: Carla Maria Designs' Spanish Oasis Story 23:37

6M ago23:37

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Get ready to embark on a journey of transformation with our guests, Carla and Rosa Palenzuela from Carla Maria Designs, who took a Spanish waterfront gem in Coral Gables, Florida from the 1940s and turned it into a modern oasis. Highlighting their dedication to preserving history and sustainability in their designs, they intertwine the charm of vin…

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Episode 4 | The Tea... 28:46

6M ago28:46

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An explosive secret from a Greenwich Street neighbor reveals that Elma’s home environment was different than her cousin described it. An unconventional testimony takes Colden by surprise, and he’s powerless over the barrage of doctors that Burr and Hamilton call to the witness stand. Colden turns the jury’s attention to Levi’s brother Ezra Weeks. E…

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224: How this Dyed-in-the-Wool Protestant Became Catholic (w/ Brantley Rutz) 1:28:52

6M ago1:28:52

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by my friend and fellow Catholic convert Brantley Rutz to share the story of his conversion. Brantley is a wonderful guy. A "dyed-in-the-wool" Protestant who even named one of his children after a famous Baptist preacher – yes, he was that serious of a Protestant. It wasn't until Brantley and his …

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Episode 3 | The Injuries... 28:03

6M ago28:03

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Men’s Lunch on January 2nd, 1800 was interrupted when four men and a child discovered Elma’s mangled corpse in the Manhattan Well. Catherine Ring displayed Elma’s body outside their home on Greenwich Street, to show the world the damages and demand justice. Colden calls two expert witnesses to analyze the wounds on the corpse, hoping to close his c…

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223: In Conversation with an Exorcism Expert (w/ Adam Blai) 1:07:29

6M ago1:07:29

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Adam Blai, an expert on exorcism out of the Diocese of Pittsburg. Adam has witnessed hundreds of solemn exorcisms, written several fine books on the topic, and helps to train exorcists in his official capacity in his diocese and also all over the world. In this episode we talk about the nuts an…

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Episode 2 | The Screams... 35:31

6M ago35:31

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Colden scrambles to debunk the suicide theory, calling witnesses who heard Elma’s screams the night of the murder. The defense team implicates Elma’s uncle Elias Ring in her death. Plus, a hectic interrogation of the murder site - Burr’s company’s well on land that he owns - which became notorious the moment Elma’s body was pulled out of water. Era…

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Episode 1 | The First Murder Trial... 38:54

6M ago38:54

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Welcome to the first murder trial in the American judicial system; it’s March 31, 1800 and you are here. Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr defend their client, Levi Weeks, who’s been charged with the beating and murder of his girlfriend Elma Sands. In this episode, Elma’s cousin recounts the night of the murder. Elma’s uncle creates chaos in the co…

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222: The Incredible Case for the Shroud of Turin (w/ Dr. Gilbert Lavoie, MD) 1:03:44

6M ago1:03:44

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Dr. Gilbert Lavoie, MD to talk about the incredible Shroud of Turin. Dr. Lavoie, a medical doctor who has undertaken a more than 40 year forensic study of the Shroud, shares his incredible insights on what is supposedly the burial cloth of Jesus, venerated by Christians for 2,000 years. Dr. Lav…

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Introducing - Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands 2:21

7M ago2:21

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Twenty-two-year-old Elma Sands is found murdered in a Manhattan well on January 2nd, 1800. Her lover, wealthy and well-connected Levi Weeks, is accused of the barbaric offense. Weeks brings in the nation’s best legal defense team – none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr – to clear his name while a pandemic-stricken New York City buzzes w…

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221: These Saints Became Catholic Because of the Eucharist (w/ Sister Mary Ann Fatula) 1:06:17

6M ago1:06:17

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by the remarkable Sister Mary Ann Fatula, O.P. to talk about non-Catholic Christians who were converted, and then became saints, through the witness of the Eucharist and the Real Presence of Christ at Mass. These are some incredible stories of how real people encountered the theology of the Cathol…

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220: A Convert's Guide to Catholic Marriage (w/ Rachel Bulman) 1:03:28

7M ago1:03:28

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by author, speaker, and star of the Word on Fire show, Rachel Bulman. Rachel joins me to talk about Catholic relationships, marriage, and how to understand and approach these from the perspective of the rich teachings of the Catholic Church, as understood through the lens of a convert to Catholici…

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219: The Eucharist Really is Jesus (w/ Joe Heschmeyer) 1:05:24

7M ago1:05:24

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Catholic Answers apologist extraordinaire Joe Heschmeyer to talk about Jesus and the Eucharist. Together we unpack the history of the Eucharist from the Early Church to today, what we mean by "real presence" and how the very first Christians understood this, the Eucharist in light of the Old an…

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218: How to have Meaningful Catholic Relationships (w/ Andrew and Sarah Swafford) 57:44

7M ago57:44

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Andrew and Sarah Swafford to talk about the idea of virtue and how to have meaningful Catholic relationships at all stages of life. Dr. Andrew Swafford and his wife Sarah are the authors of Gift and Grit: How Herotic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships our from Ascension Press. Sarah,…

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217: The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Catholicism (w/ Robert LeBlanc) 1:21:18

7M ago1:21:18

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by my good friend Robert LeBlanc, co-host of the Pints and Pews Podcast, author, speaker, Catholic educator, and lay leader in his parish community to chat through some of the most frequently asked questions that we hear about Catholicism. I asked listeners, viewers, and some discerning non-Cathol…

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Margot Moss (and I) for Mayor Andrew Gillum 1:09:29

7M ago1:09:29

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In the Season 5 finale, partners Margot Moss and David Oscar Markus discuss their successful representation of Mayor Andrew Gillum. Mayor Gillum was a hairbreadth away from being Florida’s Governor. Had the FBI not started and leaked an unjustified investigation, he would have won. But once they did so, they kept the target on Gillum’s back, eventu…

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216: The Ancient, Biblical Roots of Catholicism (w/ Dr. John Bergsma) 1:03:02

8M ago1:03:02

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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by my friend theologian, biblical scholar, and former Protestant pastor Dr. John Bergsma to talk about the roots of Catholicism which stretch back not only into the Old Testament with the Levitical Priesthood but the very beginning of the Old Testament itself in Genesis and the Garden of Eden. Dr.…

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SPECIAL: When Catholic Keiths Take Over! (w/ Keith, Keith, and Keith) 1:17:27

8M ago1:17:27

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In this special episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm happy to share a livestream I recorded with Keith from Grassroot Catholic and Keith Nester from Down to Earth Ministries. It was a chaotic mess but lots of fun and, I hope, worth listening to! For more from Keith check out Grassroot Catholic on Instagram and YouTube. You can find out more about K…

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