Podcast Episodes

Why Marriage Is NOT a Contract (It’s a Covenant)

For the past 50 years the institution of marriage has been under attack. More and more couples are choosing not to get married with the mindset that,…

3 years, 8 months ago

Are You a “Child of God”?

When we’re baptized, we become adopted sons or daughters of God. We become “children of God”. So… does that mean we aren’t children of God before tha…

3 years, 8 months ago

“Why Baptizing Your Baby Is the Most Important Thing You Can Do”

Why does the Catholic Church baptize babies rather than wait until they are older and capable of choosing this sacrament for themselves?

Salvation re…

3 years, 8 months ago

Pray as You Can, Not As You Can’t

Need more advice on prayer? Fr. Mike has you covered.

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3 years, 8 months ago

The Stories We Tell Our Children Have Consequences

Stories matter. We tell them to help us understand the world around us. But what if the stories we tell don't mirror our Catholic morals? What if the…

3 years, 9 months ago

If God Loves Everyone, Why Doesn't Everyone Go to Heaven?

"If not everyone is going to heaven, then I don't want to be there." Is this sentiment honorable? Or misguided? Fr. Mike addresses the mystery of hea…

3 years, 9 months ago

How to Begin with the End in Mind

What do I want to be true about me at the end of this year that is not currently true? At the beginning of this new year, Fr. Mike shares the advice …

3 years, 9 months ago

God Is Asking You to Give Him Everything

How do we give God everything? It's obvious from the stories throughout the Scriptures that God is asking us to give him everything but is He also ca…

3 years, 9 months ago

Does God Need Me to Pray for What I Need?

When we are struggling spiritually or experiencing some physical suffering we can find ourselves asking the question; "Is God listening to my prayer?…

3 years, 9 months ago

Give God Your Best Yes (like Mary Did)

"God will never ask you to do more than Mary did." And what did Mary do? She said "yes". Today, on the eve of the celebration of Mary's Immaculate Co…

3 years, 10 months ago