The Catholic Church is old—dusty, crusty, and ancient. Why would any rational person base their life on what this 2,000-year-old institution says? That’s a question I’ve heard a lot over the years, but I’m hearing it a lot more lately. It’s often the star of the show in social media comments, and YouTube commentary. No actual arguments, no logical …

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit catholicadventurer.substack.com Today I get into the legacy of Pope Francis, and explore the excitement surrounding the new pontificate of Pope Leo XIV. I share my personal reactions, thoughts, and what I learned from Francis' papacy. In the third segment I discuss the damage done to the…

Today, the eyes of the world turn to Rome, where hundreds of thousands gather to bid farewell to Pope Francis — a shepherd who spent his life walking with the forgotten and building bridges across every divide. In this special segment, I’ll walk you through some major Catholic headlines shaping the day: from the global tributes pouring in at the po…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit catholicadventurer.substack.com NOTE: I keep saying “abrogates” in the episode what I meant was “abdicates” Sorry for any confusion. Description: In this live episode of the Catholic Adventurer Podcast, broadcasted on Substack, I respond to the shocking yet not entirely surprising news o…

Voiceover/Reading of my article, "Are You Judas, Peter, or John" on my Substack During the mass readings for Palm Sunday, I was overwhelmed by thoughts and ideas that came to my mind as we read the Passion narrative in the Gospel. I usually don’t like this Gospel reading in the mass very much because I always feel awkward reciting the parts spoken …

In this special free episode of the Catholic Adventurer Podcast, we explore the crisis of modern masculinity. Originally intended as a casual check-in, this discussion evolved into a thorough examination of the struggles men face in today's world. We touch on the impact of feminism, the emotional challenges men encounter, and the broader cultural s…

Today remember that the people will exultantly shout, "Hosanna, hosanna!" and line the path of Jesus to throw palms on the ground before him.On Good Friday, they'll shout, "Crucify him, crucify him!" and line up along the path to Golgotha to spit on him. What changes a heart from "Hosanna!" to "Crucify him!"? Why do we hear of only women weeping fo…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit catholicadventurer.substack.com For paid subscribers; free/audio version will be published tomorrow. I share my personal struggles with the idea of abandoning everything to God Drawing on Father Jacques Philippe's book 'Finding and Maintaining Peace,' I reflect on a common fear that surr…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit catholicadventurer.substack.com Description: A final follow up to my essay, Facts, Faults, and Fallacies of Catholic Decline I sit down for a Substack Live to provide additional color to, and thoughts about why we’re seeing such drastic decline in the Catholic Church, and what we can add…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit catholicadventurer.substack.com In this special episode, captured from a live Substack stream, I examine the decline in mass attendance and participation in sacraments within the Catholic Church. While some blame shifting demographics or clergy scandals, I propose deeper issues like secu…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit catholicadventurer.substack.com We kick things off by talking about the recent my episode 32, 'Mass Hysteria,' that I just released. I share my thoughts on the reactions it’s been getting, which are both expected and yet. Then, we get into the meat of this episode: reverence in the Mass.…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit catholicadventurer.substack.com In this podcast, we explore a compelling topic: Benedict XVI's prophetic insights about the future of the Holy Catholic Church. We discuss how his observations from the 1970s seem increasingly relevant today, and how the church is evolving amid modern chal…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit catholicadventurer.substack.com Freedom is one of those words that have been redefined by secular culture over a long period. True Freedom: Understanding the Liberty to Live According to Our Nature. St. Thomas Aquinas teaught that freedom is the capacity to act in accordance with reason …

Find the podcast on your favorite apps/platform In this episode, we discuss 'Credo vs. Fide,' or belief from knowledge versus faith—confidence of the heart—and how only one makes a saint. Many Catholics recite the creed without understanding its deep meanings, leading to a deficiency in true faith—fide. To bridge this gap, I offer ways to build goo…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit catholicadventurer.substack.com Many people have spent a long time redefining "Catholic"—what the faith is, what it teaches, and how to live it. Often even we Catholics fail to actively define "Catholic" (The church, or the faith) in a miscalculated effort to be charitable and welcoming.…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit catholicadventurer.substack.com The way we teach or evangelize the Catholic faith today makes it seem so ridiculous that we practically invite people to quit it. I've spent 30 years in Catholic communications and education, and today I'm sharing three fundamental reasons why people leave…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit catholicadventurer.substack.com Diving way-down into a complex discussion of truth, justice, and gender from a Catholic perspective. In this insightful episode, I react to a conversation between Candace Owens and Nick Cannon about objective truth and societal beliefs. The episode explore…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit catholicadventurer.substack.com Five years after being devastated by fire, Notre Dame was recently reopened after a massive renovation project. But can we call this a "restoration" of what once was? And how does this symbolize what we see all over the Church, and even in our own lives as…

Advent: More Than Letting Jesus’ Light In – Prepare for the End Times! In this video, we dive into the true meaning of Advent, a season of anticipation not just for Christmas but for the second coming of Jesus. Contrary to popular belief, Advent isn't just about letting the light of Jesus into our hearts – it's about commemorating His first coming …

The Importance of Keeping Watch: A Reflection for Catholics In this X Spaces session I emphasizes the need for vigilance within the Catholic faith by reflecting on Mark 13:32-37. I discuss the distractions that have pulled me away from crucial work and the pervasive sense of self-importance seen in some among the Church faithful today. Drawing para…

This isn’t something I would normally post here, but I thought you would enjoy it. I co-host a podcast called The Dialogue with an atheist named Cal Kane. This first season of the show is “Life and Death” and the episodes discuss important topics related to that subject. The final episode of the season will be a debate on the morality and ethics of…