Episode 49 – Going to the Chapel

Podcast: Download

Have you ever considered going to mass more than once a week? We talk about the finer points of daily mass and explain the benefits of going more than one day on Sunday. In fact, you could almost say that you go to mass “In Between Sundays.”

Along with talking about mass, we cover some interesting news, including the unhealthiest drink award and a baseball club that is giving out free tickets to iPad owners.

Finally, we have some great feedback, including a new song to start off our 3J’s. Have you ever wanted to share your 3J’s with us? Feel free to call our feedback line, listed below.

(more…)

Episode #43 – Vocations

Podcast: Download

Have you ever considered a call to the priesthood? We talk about vocations in the latest episode if the show. Nick talks about his own journey to understanding God’s call in his life and talks about his own experiences in a Benedictine monastery.

Along with talking about vocations, there was a lot of news this week, from art to the Vatican, we found out about a new flash tour of the Sistine Chapel and the Pope blessing an image of Mary to help Chile. (more…)

Episode #24 – Spiritual Hunger

Podcast: Download

Ever heard of the Catholic Foodie? So have we! Jeff Young is our featured guest on the show and he’s here to talk about spiritual hunger. Have you ever felt that tug that there’s more to life than just getting up every morning, going to work and coming home? We feel like there is. Take a listen to our interview with Jeff to find out more.

To begin the show, we catch up on some of the latest news going on in our lives. The National Catholic Youth Conference is coming up in two weeks! Additionally, there have been some interesting things that the US Conference of Bishops have written about healthcare reform lately and Pat found a basketball game where a player whacks a bat with his bare hand.

Finally, we finish out the show with a great book review from our friend, Barb in Nebraska, who reviews a book called “An Altar in the World.”

(more…)

Episode #23 – Googling God

Podcast: Download

Have you ever heard the phrase “Googling God?” If that sounds familiar you might know our guest: Mike Hayes. His book, Googling God talks about how people in their 20s and 30s identify with religion. During our interview with him, we find out more about how young adults today relate to their faith.

In the news section, we talk about Pat’s appetite, Microsoft’s new stores and our best halloween costumes. Looking for an idea for this Halloween? Listen in for some good suggestions.

To end our month, we highlight Mike Hayes’ work in our Catholic of Caliber segment. Mike has been instrumental in young adult ministry through the Busted Halo organization. Now, Mike is working in campus ministry and doing spiritual direction for college students. In our interview, he shares his thoughts on young adults and how the relate to faith in modern times.

(more…)

Episode #22 – Finding Your Rhythm

Podcast: Download

In this show, we have an interview with Annalise Hess of the Matthew Kelly foundation. How often have you felt like things are not balanced in your own life. In Matthew Kelly’s book, the Rhythm of Life, he talks about becoming the best version of ourselves and how to find balance in our life.

To start off the show, we have two new lines from John and Lori. They are particularly hard – see how we fit them into the show. If you have a line to suggest, leave us a voicemail at 206-337-7945.

In the news segment, we talk about a new podcast called Secrets of Flashforward. We started this show in response to ABC’s new hit primetime drama. We talk about our t-shirt contest and about some new members of the Catholic Church. Finally, we talk about Popple’s new CD, Hip Hip Hooray! Check out popple.us to listen to the music and buy their new CD.
(more…)

Episode #21 – Embarrassing School Stories

Podcast: Download

When you were in school did you ever do anything stupid? In the “Help I’m Fallen” segment, we share some feedback from our listeners about their embarrassing school stories. Also, Nick and Pat talk about their memories from growing up. Do you like free stuff, because we’re giving away free swag! Click here to find out more about our t-shirt contest. Fr. Roderick is riding the Wave and so are we. We’ll tell you a little more about the Google Wave. And, as always we discuss the three J’s.

In our “What’s my line segment” we have some phrases from Maria and Greg. You may have heard of snakes on a plane, but we discuss a TSA blog post about grenades on a plane. Our Catholic Challenge for this week is a book review by Dave from Wisconsin. He reviews the Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. Nick also adds his thoughts about the Snakebite Letters.

(more…)

« Previous Entries