Best Digital Deacon Podcasts (2025)

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From "Shock Jock" to Divine Shock | Kevin Matthews 1:04:21

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Join Deacon for a raw conversation with radio pioneer Kevin Matthews—whose improbable journey from Detroit's airwaves to Marian devotion inspired the new film Broken Mary (in theaters October 7th). Raised in a violent, impoverished home amid alcoholism and racial strife, Kevin clawed his way to syndication stardom, captivating millions as a shock j…

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From Stage to Screen: A Couple's Faith-Fueled Journey in Film | Nathan & D'Lytha Myers 58:20

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Deacon sits down with husband-and-wife team D'Lytha and Nathan Myers to discuss their collaborative path in the arts, from musical theater roots to producing their independent family film Aria Appleton Shines. They share insights on blending faith with creativity, overcoming production challenges through divine provision, and addressing timely them…

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Episode 238 - 5 Signs It's Lust — and 4 It Is Not - with Devin Schadt 40:30

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Jim is joined by Devin Schadt, founder of Fathers of St. Joseph, to discuss how we can discern if its lust or not. Once rightly understood, God's intention is that sex is both holy and sanctifying, so we need to know...check out fathersofstjoseph.org Your input determines your output physically and spiritually Lust separates love from sacrifice God…

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Episode 237 - Digital Detox with Deacon John O'Maley 27:43

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Deacon John O'Maley joins Jim to discuss his book 30-day Digital Detox for Teens . This is a great parent-led challenge to help our teens break free in this highly addictive digital age. While geared towards parents and teens, this book offers great insights and habits we can all use to control and correct our online habits. Available on Amazon A f…

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We're all Catholic Influencers Now! | John Sablan 59:07

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Join Deacon as he sits down with John Sablan, a passionate Catholic evangelist, third-order Dominican, and co-founder of the Servium Institute. With a vibrant faith shaped by a powerful conversion from a past he describes as being on "team Satan," John shares his journey of living for Christ with unwavering zeal. From his disciplined prayer life wi…

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Enduring the Fire: The role of Fitness in Faith | Chase Crouse 57:48

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In this episode, Deacon Charlie sits down with Chase Crouse, founder of Hypuro, a Catholic fitness ministry that integrates physical discipline with spiritual growth. Chase shares his inspiring journey from a nominal Catholic upbringing to a profound reversion sparked by Matthew Kelly’s Rediscover Catholicism. He discusses how fitness became a corn…

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Episode 236 - From Trafficked to Transformed with Dr. Joseph Birli 29:43

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Dr. Birli, Ed D, LPC, NCC, President and CEO of Bethany Children’s Home and author of From Prostitute to President joins Jim to discuss his personal story and trafficking experience and his role today in protecting kids and helping them recover. Learn more at https://www.bethanyhome.org/ We all need to be in the business of helping and protecting k…

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Faith in the Digital Age: Pioneering Catholic Media at Napa | Sean Graber 41:11

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Join us for an insightful conversation recorded live at the Napa Institute’s UW-10 Studios, where we explore the intersection of faith, media, and technology. Our guest, Sean Graber, President of EWTN’s Digital Division, reflects on his transformative journey from Silicon Valley to leading Catholic media into a new era. From the vibrant Catholicity…

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Episode - 15 Minutes To Change Your Marriage 20:29

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Jim is joined by Father Allen Hoffa where he outlines a 15 minute-a-day marriage transformation regimen for all couples. God blesses the work, commit to it Be a barrier-free communication couple Shared prayer makes the difference

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Episode 234 - 10 Minutes to Change Your Life with Fr. Hoffa 20:43

3M ago20:43

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Father Allen Hoffa joins Jim to share his strategy for transforming your life using 10 minutes a day. Spend 5-minutes doing nightly review Take control and be proactive Spend 5-minutes each morning on thankfulness and improvement

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From Desire & Distraction to Devotion & Divine Art | Jesús Canchola Sánchez 1:15:07

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In this conversation, Jesús Canchola Sánchez shares his journey of faith and LGBTQ identity, cultural identity, and artistic expression. He discusses the complexities of growing up in a Mexican Catholic household, navigating political ideologies, and exploring personal relationships. Throughout his journey, he reflects on the importance of family, …

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Episode 233 - The Pornification Culture with Jim O'Day 14:53

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Jim dives into the increasing hypersexualization and pornification of society, it's effects, and what we can do about it. Sexuality is now a commodity Hypersexuality is culturally embedded in all media We can expect increased anxiety and depression as society continues down the pornified path

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The Future of Catholic Healing: AI and Psychedelics and their Impact on Therapy and Companionship | Dr. Greg Bottaro 1:08:22

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In this conversation, Dr. Greg Bottaro and Charlie Echeverry explore the intersection of psychology, Catholicism, and modern challenges such as AI and psychedelics. They discuss the evolving landscape of mental health, the impact of generational shifts on faith and community, and the importance of integrating spirituality with psychological practic…

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Episode 232 - Little Joey Goes to Mass with Estelle Nester 19:59

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Estelle Nester, author of Little Joey Goes to Mass and Faith Like a Child joins Jim on this week’s podcast. They discuss how helping our kids know the faith can help them navigate tough times and current issues while also helping us know our faith. We need to see the faith through a child's curious eyes Knowing and believing you are a loved child o…

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Episode 231 - The "Personalization" of Porn 15:47

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Jim discusses the frightening trend of customizable, personalized adult content and what it means -- how we can be aware of the changes and what to do about them. Even more time being spent isolating and consuming The fallacy of virtual relationships Potential legal issues

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The Weird Catholic Handbook | Michael Lichens 1:01:16

4M ago1:01:16

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In this episode, Deacon sits down with Michael Lichens — former editor of Catholic Exchange and St. Austin Review, and a seasoned editor of nonfiction, memoirs, short stories, scripts, and more. Known for his passion for strange history and offbeat travels, Michael shares insights from his newest book and dives into a wide-ranging conversation full…

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Is Creativity a Calling? | Emily Mentock 1:15:53

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Being a creative, especially a Catholic creative, has never been more accessible. They feel alone. They are wondering where their community is. Emily Mentock is an award-winning digital strategist, creative director, and producer with a passion for evangelizing through Catholic media. She joins Deacon Charlie to discuss if creativity truly is a cal…

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Episode 230 - Charisms in Recovery with Jill Simons 23:47

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In this episode, Jim is joined by Jill Simons, Executive Director of ManyPartsMinistries.com, to explain what charisms are, how do we know what are ours, and why are they important in recovery. Our temptations often illuminate the virtue we need to develop No matter what, we have great value in the eyes and heart of God Transitions in charisms may …

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How To Build Your Domestic Church | Soren Johnson 1:00:47

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Catholic couples are stressed out. They feel alone. They are wondering where their community is. Soren Johnson, co-founder of Trinity House, joins Deacon Charlie to discuss how the icon of the trinity can be a model for the home. https://trinityhousecommunity.org/By Deacon Charlie Echeverry

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Episode 229 - Gimme 3 Steps with Jim O'Day 18:05

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In this episode, Jim highlights lesson learned and three steps (ok, maybe a few more) that we can take to boost our recovery. There is no silver bullet to healing Changing vice to virtue is multifaceted We can't do it alone

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Episode 228 - 5 Steps to Talk About Porn (Re-Broadcast) 16:14

6M ago16:14

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In this episode, Jim takes you through 5 steps necessary to initiate a conversation with someone you care about regarding porn. Knowledge is key Vulnerability is your friend This is never a one and done conversation

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The Education Apocalypse: How Catholic Innovation Might Resurrect a Broken System | Stephanie Saroki de Garcia 1:01:55

6M ago1:01:55

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The biggest mistake Catholic schools are making? Not being Catholic enough. Stephanie Saroki de Garcia, co-founder of Seton Education Partners, joins Deacon Charlie to discuss why Catholic schools must provide quality education and be unapologetically Catholic, why technology and lukewarm attitudes are undermining our children’s ability to learn an…

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Episode 227 - Ten Commandments to Freedom 25:40

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Ed Van Buskirk, founder of IfUloveme.org and Catholic speaker, joins Jim to discuss how the Ten Commandments are the roadmap to building successful relationships and healing. The Ten Commandments are not a list of NO's but a path of liberation. Relevant to today's society of confusion, these commandments help us live our intended purpose. This is G…

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Episode 226 - Tips for The Tough Times with Keith Nester (Re-Broadcast) 24:03

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From Episode 102 with Keith Nester If you are married or in any kind of long term familial relationship, tough times are bound to happen. So often, those tough times or difficult moments can lead to us falling back into negative behaviors and habits. In this episode, Jim and Keith discuss some tips to protect yourself and your loved ones when these…

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How Science Reveals God: Near Death Experiences, Miracles, and the Shroud of Turin | Father Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D 55:52

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Father Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., joins Deacon Charlie Echeverry to explore the crossroads of science and sacred history. They dive into the mysteries of the Shroud of Turin, examine how the Church has long nurtured scientific inquiry, and discuss near-death experiences, AI, and miracles—revealing how a scientific approach can actually deepen our…

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Episode 225 - Freedom Coaching with Steve Pokorny 26:03

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Jim is joined by Steve Pokorny, founder of Freedom-Coaching.net, to outline their Catholic approach to recovery coaching and how it works. Learn to receive the Father's Love Get to the root and heal it You can't break free while in isolation

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Episode 224 - Love Heals with Sonja Corbitt 19:08

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Sonja Corbitt author of Love Heals joins Jim to discuss how to stop suffering from feelings of fear and unworthiness, with God's Word and principles. Learn more and buy the book here: sonjacorbitt.com Break the identity lies (Mark 12:30) Experience forgiveness (Luke 5: 17-18) Encounter Christ (John 4: 4-42)…

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Faith, Authority & Apostasy - LDS (Mormon) & Catholics | Dr Francis Beckwith 1:17:40

7M ago1:17:40

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Catholics and Latter-day Saints (Mormonism): Deacon discusses theological differences and surprising similarities with philosopher and professor, Dr. Francis Beckwith. He shares personal faith journey away from the Catholic church, and back. They discuss LDS beliefs, practices, and what Catholics can learn from their community. Whether you're curio…

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Episode 223 - Victory Resources with Theo McManigal 22:44

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Jim is joined by Theo McManigal to discuss the vast resources available from CovenantEyes.com to help in the recovery journey. Please use promo code INTEGRITY30 for a free 30 day trial. We need to unveil the hidden reasons for porn use Instant fixes are rare - God often asks us to participate in healing Being a lone wolf in recovery is not sustaina…

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Episode 222 - Self-Mercy with Fr. Sean Byrnes 27:51

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Fr. Sean Byrnes from the Diocese of Wagga Wagga in Australia joins Jim to explore the importance of having mercy on oneself in the midst of the struggle. Self mercy is necessary to receive God's mercy St. Augustine said "a saint is a sinner striving for holiness" Ask the Lord to convince you, that you are more than you think you are…

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Episode 221 - The Willpower Advantage Part 2 - Tom Peterson and Dr. Ryan Hanning 16:57

8M ago16:57

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In this two-part series, Jim is joined by Tom Peterson and Dr. Ryan Hanning to discuss their book The Willpower Advantage. Learn how knowing our weaknesses can lead to growing in virtue. Part 2 Be kind to everyone because we are all fighting such a great battle It's not about " white knuckling" or just saying "NO" Know your temperament through a "s…

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Episode 220 - The Willpower Advantage Part 1 - with Tom Peterson and Dr. Ryan Hanning 21:54

8M ago21:54

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In this two-part series, Jim is joined by Tom Peterson and Dr. Ryan Hanning to discuss their book The Willpower Advantage. Learn how knowing our weaknesses can lead to growing in virtue. Part 1 Vices rob us of peace and steal our joy We need to build new habits to gain lasting happiness Create and execute a " gameplan" to overcome struggles…

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John Bishop | Masculinity in our families, church, and world 1:18:39

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John Bishop is the founder and Executive Director at Forge which is teaching men how to be good fathers. He discusses with Deacon Charlie the importance of strong men in our families, in the church, and in the world. The website: https://myforge.orgBy Deacon Charlie Echeverry

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Father Says with Father Allen Hoffa 20:25

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Father Hoffa joins us to explain why it's so important to Stay Awake, Stay Alert, and Stay Alive in our journey towards virtue. Make a choice to be present every day Be aware of the threats coming to you It is not about the bad but about living the good

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Episode 218 - Insidious AI with Dr. Josh Kalman 26:16

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Jim is joined by Dr. Josh Kalman, PSYD,PSYPACT to delve into the very dangerous slope of increasing deepfakes and AI-generated adult content and what we can do about it. For more info about Dr. Josh, please visit saintjosephpsych.com More and more people will struggle with differentiating between AI and reality We cannot trust the AI providers to i…

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Kevin Wells | Failed Brain Surgery, Addiction, and a Hermit 1:09:39

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After surviving a failed brain surgery, former sports writer Kevin Wells gained a new perspective on life. He shares how his wife's battle with addiction and the encouragement from dedicated priests have helped him overcome hardship and find renewed purpose. https://dontgiveupthefight.org (his website) The book - The Hermit: The Priest Who Saved a …

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Episode 217 - Games to Watch Out For with Deacon John O'Maley 27:14

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Deacon John joins Jim to discuss how we, as parents and grandparents, need to recognize the immediate risks to our children on internet-enabled devices. Fifty-four percent of kids under the age of 13 are exposed to porn on a device or game system from their parents Parents need to be actively engaged in their kids' online gaming habits Make it a ha…

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Episode 216 - New Year Restored with Dr. Kleponis and Fr. Hoffa Part 3 of 3 17:44

9M ago17:44

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What if this New Year we strive for restoration instead of resolutions? Dr. Kleponis and Fr. Hoffa join Jim in this three part series to discuss what that can look like and the practical reasons its important. Part 3 of 3 Don't ask God to take it away. Invite Him into the recovery Restoration is getting back to the relationship we need with God and…

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Roxanne King | Catholic Heroes of Civil and Human Rights 57:06

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Roxanne King is the co-author of “Catholic Heroes of Civil and Human Rights: 1800s to the Present” a book that explores the lives of those that were willing to stand up and do what’s right - even if that put their reputation, or very lives at risk. The book: https://amzn.to/4eQJYlk https://ignatius.com/catholic-heroes-of-civil-and-human-rights-chch…

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Episode 215 - New Year Restored with Dr. Kleponis and Fr. Hoffa Part 2 of 3 18:54

9M ago18:54

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What if this New Year we strive for restoration instead of resolutions? Dr. Kleponis and Fr. Hoffa join Jim in this three-part series to discuss what this can look like and offer some practical reasons why this is important. Part 2 of 3 Take an honest inventory of relationships Restoration leads to flourishing Restoration leads to self-understandin…

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Episode 214 - New Year Restored with Dr. Kleponis and Fr. Hoffa Part 1 of 3 17:56

9M ago17:56

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What if this New Year we strive for restoration instead of resolutions? Dr. Kleponis and Fr. Hoffa join Jim in this three-part series to discuss what this can look like and offer some practical reasons why this is important. Part 1 of 3 Immediate change and quick-fixes rarely work Restoration is a consistent process We need to learn to be about "th…

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Episode 213 - Men’s Mentorship with Nick Clune 26:53

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Nick Clune of Craftedformore.com joins Jim to break down the need for mentorship in your life to become the man God wants you to be. Learn to embrace silence Don't get trapped in past shame Realize that porn is usually a symptom of something deeper

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Episode 212 - Restoring Relationships 28:34

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Jim is joined by Theo McManigal of Covenant Eyes to discuss how restoring relationships is an integral part of the recovery process. Visit covenanteyes.com for free resources and use promo code INTEGRITY30 for a free 30-day trial. Accountability is necessary to break-free Shame leads to isolation - we need connection Relationships drive recovery!…

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Alex Dee | Actor leaves Hollywood to create Audio Dramas on the Saints 1:10:03

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Alex Dee is an actor, writer, editor, and most recently, creator of an immersive audio drama for kids that draws them into the lives of the saints. Saints Alive podcast: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/By Deacon Charlie Echeverry

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Episode 211 - P.U.R.E. Kids with Jim O'Day 21:52

11M ago21:52

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In this episode, Jim discusses what our kids are facing today and how we can help them by using the P.U.R.E. method -- Protected, Understood, Respected, and Educated. 99% of 12-15 year olds spend over 20 hours per week online Girls, ages 12 to 18, receive an average of 11 requests for nude photos EVERY NIGHT Teach your kids to ask themselves WWGT -…

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Episode 210 - Parents Protecting Children with Deacon John O'Maley 21:55

11M ago21:55

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Deacon John O'Maley joins Jim to discuss his new organization Parents Protecting Children. Listen as they discuss the vital role parents have today in protecting kids from online dangers. 1. Any device at any age actually puts kids at risk!2. There are approximately 20,000 Deacons in the US who can be mobilized to help educate parents3. You can wor…

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Austin Habash | How Shall They Hear Without A Preacher? 1:06:12

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Former Diocesan Seminarian and Carthusian Monk, our guest today is Austin Habash who resides in Great Bend, Kansas. For more on Austin Habash: https://austinhabash.square.site https://www.thinkcatholic.org https://www.sentevangelization.org And his “Summa in a Year” podcast can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/summa-in-a-year/id…

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Episode 209 - Spirituality and Relationships with Fr. Hoffa 18:35

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Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Jim to discuss how relationships and spirituality are concretely linked according to God's design Relationships teach us how to love God and others Porn warps relationships, fosters lies about ourselves, and drives isolation The opposite of is addiction is connection

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Episode 208 - Science and Spirituality with Fr. Hoffa 23:56

12M ago23:56

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Jim is joined by Fr. Hoffa to explore how science and spirituality are intimately connected. In this episode, we discover how science and spirituality mutually support recovery and faith journeys. The answers we seek are often found in the intersection of science and faith 2. We need to bring back the value of sacrifice 3. You can't just pray away …

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Andy Lesnefsky | Integrating Faith into the Workplace 1:07:03

12M ago1:07:03

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Andy Lesnefsky has worked in ministry and now helps business owners minister to their employees. Hear more on this episode.By Deacon Charlie Echeverry