Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat I Don't Want in a New Pope (#331)
Episode 333
What kind of pope does the Church need today? In this episode, Greg argues against the modern expectation of a charismatic, media-savvy “influencer” …
1 year, 1 month ago
Inside the Conclave: The 60-Year Fight Over the Church’s Vision (#330)
Episode 332
Greg dives into the Vatican politics shaping the 2025 papal conclave, revealing a 60-year fight for the Church’s soul between the Concilium and Commu…
1 year, 1 month ago
One Church, One Leader: Why the Pope’s Funeral Stopped the World (#329)
Episode 331
When Pope Francis’s funeral drew millions and the world’s eyes turned to Rome, it revealed something unique: only the Catholic Church has a global le…
1 year, 1 month ago
A Pope's Funeral and Rome's Hidden Gem (#328)
Episode 330
Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at St. Peter's Basilica. But he has chosen to be buried in another church, the Basilic…
1 year, 1 month ago
Thoughts 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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 2 months ago