Episode #25 – Rosary Army and More!

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We’ve made it to episode number twenty five! Join us for a packed show as we talk discuss some new stuff going on over at the Rosary Army apostolate, a Help I’m Fallen segment about getting distracted during church and we announce the winners of out t-shirt contest!

To start of the show we have a few “What’s my lines”. Then we share some news about SQPN being featured in the Envoy Magazine. Next, Maria Johnson joins us to tells us all about Rosary Army; an amazing Catholic organization that evangelizes the faith through promotion of the Rosary prayer. Their motto; Make them. Pray them. Give them away.

During the help I’m fallen segment Stephanie calls in with a faith question about getting distracted during church. We recommend some resources to her like Mass Appeal by Jimmy Akin and Rediscovering Catholicism by Matthew Kelly. The uStream audience also chimes in with a few tips.

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Episode #24 – Spiritual Hunger

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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.”

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Episode #23 – Googling God

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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.

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Episode #22 – Finding Your Rhythm

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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.
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Episode #21 – Embarrassing School Stories

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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.

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Episode #19 – Is It Easy Being Green?

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How green are your practices? In this epsode, we talk with Rick Beckler at Sacred Heart Hospital. Rick is known for helping the hospital to look at its own practices and make them more environmentally conscious. In our interview, Rick gives us some practical tips on how we can be more green in our own habits and practices.

To start off the show, we talk about a new TV show that you may have heard about. It’s called Flashforward and is the new primetime hit on ABC. We’re hoping to talk a little bit more about the show on an upcoming podcast. Additionally, Pat has found a great video that was done all in one take by 172 college students. It’s quite impressive to watch. Click here to see the video. Finally, our t-shirt contest is in full swing. We are looking to hear your idea on what our shirts should say. Click here to see the rules for our contest. (more…)

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