Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThoughts on the Death of Pope Francis (#327)
Episode 329
Pope Francis passed away this morning. He was 88 years old and had served as the Holy Father 12 years. We pray for the repose of his soul and for the…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Holy Land (and Holy Week) Diary, Part 2: Jerusalem (#326)
Episode 328
Two years ago, after a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Greg described what insights into the Holy Week can be gained from visiting Jerusalem. Perhaps he…
11 months ago
Holy Land Diary, Part 1: The Galilee Region (#325)
Episode 327
Two years ago, after a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Greg described what insights into the Gospel can be gained from seeing the Sea of Galilee firstha…
11 months ago
From the Vault: Easter in a World Gone Trans? (#324)
Episode 326
This was the 13th episode of Considering Catholicism, way back in 2022. Since then, the challenges to a biblical and Catholic understanding of the hu…
11 months ago
Confirmation: A Gift, Not a Checkbox (#323)
Episode 325
What does it mean to be confirmed in the Catholic faith? Greg unpacks the sacrament of Confirmation, exploring its roots, its role in strengthening b…
11 months, 1 week ago
The 2.3 Tipping Point: the Cost of Chasing Prosperity Over Purpose (#322)
Episode 324
Is the world overpopulated, or are we facing a demographic free fall? In this episode, Greg and Ed dive into the startling reality of population coll…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Catholics, Contraception, and Happiness? (#321)
Episode 323
Does the Catholic Church’s stance on contraception doom families to misery?Greg and Ed unpack whether the ban on birth control truly burdens househol…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Road to Rome? A New Twist on a Familiar Tale (#320)
Episode 322
The Good Samaritan: just a call to help the needy? Explore a 2,000-year-old Catholic twist—Christ as rescuer, the Church as refuge. The road from Jer…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Will We See Our Dogs in Heaven? (#319)
Episode 321
How can heaven be perfect if the things that bring us joy in this life are not there with us? For example, the one creature that God gave us capable …
11 months, 3 weeks ago
"Election" in Catholicism vs. Calvinism (#318)
Episode 320
Last week, those who have prepared to enter the Catholic Church at Easter attended the "Rite of Election" at their local cathedral. The "catechumens,…
11 months, 3 weeks ago