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Catholic Café

115 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratings

From the Diocese of Memphis, a popular destination for men to share experiences, strengthen their faith and become better husbands and fathers

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2021-09-19 - I Crucified Jesus

September 19, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes

The second chapter of the Book Of Wisdom contains a telling prophecy of the #Crucifixion, but it also offers us a rare glimpse into the mind of the crucifier and that ultimately, each one of us is responsible for the pain that #Jesus felt. #God #Bible #Catholicism #Christianity #spirituality

2021-09-12 - Faith Without Works

September 12, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes

Saint James is rather blunt when he tells us that #faith without works is dead, but it does aptly underlie the beautiful truth of our #Catholic faith that teaches us that faith and works go hand in hand. #faithalone #solafide #Bible #Jesus #Catholicism #Apologetics

2021-09-05 - Treating Those Who Have Less Better

September 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour

We must treat the treasures of the #Church, those who are less powerful, wealthy and influential than us, will all the dignity they deserve as #human beings if we want to bridge the great divide in the Church. #Jesus #Catholicism #poor

2021-08-29 - Finding Jesus In The Rules

August 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour

If you have ever wondered if rules in the #Catholic #Church were too pharisaical, perhaps a reminder that our #faith is Incarnational - we are soul and body - will help us see that sometimes the rules help us to find #Jesus. #Catholicism #Christianity

2021-08-22 - The Queenship Of Mary

August 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour

#Mary is crowned Queen of #heaven and earth and this should be tremendous news for all of us. Imagine what it would be to discover that you are a part of the Royal Family. #Jesus #QueenshipofMary #God #Catholicism

2021-08-15 - Building A Prolife Culture

August 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour

Leah Jacobson, Founder and CEO of the #GuidingStarProject and author of #WholisticFeminism, joins us in the final episode of a special 6 episode series on #Feminism. In this episode, we discuss the essence of creating and sustaining a genuine pro-life culture. #Jesus #God #Catholicism #Christianity

2021-08-01 - The Crisis In Women's Healthcare

August 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour

#LeahJacobson, founder and CEO of the Guiding Star Project and author of #WholisticFeminism, joins us in part 4 of a special 6 episode series on #Feminism. In this episode, we discuss the series condition of the #healthcare industry as it relates to #women. #Catholicism #Christianity

2021-07-25 - Feminism, Gender & Realizing The Gift Of Our Bodies

July 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour

#LeahJacobson, founder and CEO of the #GuidingStarProject and author of #WholisticFeminism, joins us to discuss #feminism, #gender ideology and the realizing the gift of our bodies. In addition, we touch upon the difference between creating yourself versus accepting who you are. Ultimately no person is a mistake or cosmic joke and your #body has purpose and meaning. #Jesus #Catholicism #Christianity #God

2021-07-18 - How Consumer Culture Is Driving Feminism

July 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour

Leah Jacobson, founder and CEO of the Guiding Star Project and author of Wholistic Feminism, joins us in part 2 of a special 6 episode series on Feminism. In this episode, we discuss Feminism and how it is driven by a consumer culture.

2021-07-11 - A New Type Of Feminism

July 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour

Leah Jacobson, founder and CEO of the Guiding Star Project and author of Wholistic Feminism, joins us in part 1 of a special 6 episode series on #Feminism. In this episode, we discuss #JohnPaulII and his call for a new feminism. #Catholicfeminism #Jesus #God #CatholicChurch

2021-07-04 - Catholic Café - 07/04/2021 - Freedom And Responsibility: Loving America

July 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour

Most of us in the United States of #America cherish, and sometimes must even fight for, our #freedom. But, we must also realize the great responsibility and accountability that comes with that freedom.

2021-06-27 - Catholic Café - 06/27/2021 - Healed By Jesus

June 27, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour

The Gospel account of the interaction between #Jesus and the hemorrhaging woman, and his subsequent #healing of her, speaks volumes to us even today, as we desire to be healed. #God #Catholicism #Christianity

2021-06-20 - Catholic Café - 06/20/2021 - St. Joseph The Role Model

June 20, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour

As we continue in the Year of Saint Joseph, we can see in Joseph himself a path, a role model for all men, especially fathers.

2021-06-19 - Catholic Café - 06/19/2021 - St. Joseph The Role Model

June 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour

As we continue in the Year of Saint Joseph, we can see in Joseph himself a path, a role model for all men, especially fathers.

2021-06-13 - Catholic Café - 06/13/2021 - Just One Drop Of Faith Needed Here

June 13, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour

The #parable of the mustard seed teaches us that the smallest amount of #faith is all that is necessary for #God to accomplish great things. So each of us needs to examine our lives and seek out those small mustard seed opportunities wherever we can find them. #Jesus #God #Catholicism #Christianity #religion #atheist

2021-06-06 - Catholic Café - 06/06/2021 - Heavenly Food For The Journey

June 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour

Viaticum, or Eucharist for the dying, is usually reserved for Catholics nearing transition to eternity. But, perhaps, if we view every day as possibly our last, we can receive Holy Communion with a new understanding of this Heavenly Food for the journey. #Jesus #Catholicism #God

2021-05-30 - Catholic Café - 05/30/2021 - Connecting With The Father, Son, & Holy Spirit

May 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour

Because the Most Holy Trinity is relational by definition, we benefit from having distinct and specific relationships with each Divine Person of the Trinity. #Jesus #Catholicism #God #Christianity

Catholic Café - 05/30/2021 - Connecting With The Father, Son, & Holy Spirit

May 30, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

Because the Most Holy Trinity is relational by definition, we benefit from having distinct and specific relationships with each Divine Person of the Trinity. #Jesus #Catholicism #God #Christianity

2021-05-23 - Catholic Café - 05/23/2021 - Do The Harder Thing

May 23, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

Jordan Burke joins Deacon Jeff to discuss doing the harder thing to overcome habitual #sin. #Jesus #Catholicism #Christianity #God

Catholic Café - 05/23/2021 - Do The Harder Thing

May 23, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

Jordan Burke joins Deacon Jeff to discuss doing the harder thing to overcome habitual #sin. #Jesus #Catholicism #Christianity #God

2021-05-16 - Catholic Café - 05/16/2021 - Dialing Up Your Trust In God

May 16, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

#Jesus told us he had to ascend to #heaven so that the Father could send us the #HolySpirit. This takes an element of #trust on our part that the Father has a plan for us. #Ascension #Catholicism #Christianity

Catholic Café - 05/16/2021 - Dialing Up Your Trust In God

May 16, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

#Jesus told us he had to ascend to #heaven so that the Father could send us the #HolySpirit. This takes an element of #trust on our part that the Father has a plan for us. #Ascension #Catholicism #Christianity

Catholic Café - 05/09/2021 - What Love Is

May 09, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

The #Apostle John tells us that whoever does not #love, does not know #God. Understanding what love is, and what love is not, is key to living the #Christian life. #Jesus #Catholicism

2021-05-09 - Catholic Café - 05/09/2021 - What Love Is

May 09, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

The #Apostle John tells us that whoever does not #love, does not know #God. Understanding what love is, and what love is not, is key to living the #Christian life. #Jesus #Catholicism

2021-05-02 - Catholic Café - 05/02/2021 - Mary And Joseph

May 02, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

#May is traditionally a month dedicated to Saint Mary and this is the Year of Saint #Joseph, so it is appropriate that we take a look at our relationships with these two powerful #saints in the life of the #Church. #Jesus #God #faith #prayer #Catholicism

Catholic Café - 05/02/2021 - Mary And Joseph

May 02, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

#May is traditionally a month dedicated to Saint Mary and this is the Year of Saint #Joseph, so it is appropriate that we take a look at our relationships with these two powerful #saints in the life of the #Church. #Jesus #God #faith #prayer #Catholicism

Catholic Café - 04/25/2021 - Why Jesus Died & Rose Again

April 25, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

The #Easter Season cannot truly be appreciated without fully comprehending the "why" behind it. Deacon Jeff explores the #Crucifixion, what it is and what is not and gives us more insight into the #Resurrection of #Jesus. #God

2021-04-25 - Catholic Café - 04/25/2021 - Why Jesus Died & Rose Again

April 25, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

The #Easter Season cannot truly be appreciated without fully comprehending the "why" behind it. Deacon Jeff explores the #Crucifixion, what it is and what is not and gives us more insight into the #Resurrection of #Jesus. #God

Catholic Café - 04/18/2021 - We Need Exorcism Because The Devil Is Real

April 18, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

Unfortunately, many struggle with the very existence of the #Devil and, consequently, his unholy work in the #world. That makes the #spiritual gift of the #exorcism that much more important in the life of the #Church. #Catholicism #Jesus

2021-04-18 - Catholic Café - 04/18/2021 - We Need Exorcism Because The Devil Is Real

April 18, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

Unfortunately, many struggle with the very existence of the #Devil and, consequently, his unholy work in the #world. That makes the #spiritual gift of the #exorcism that much more important in the life of the #Church. #Catholicism #Jesus

Catholic Café - 04/11/2021 - Eucharistic Awakening: Healing Presence

April 11, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

So many of the challenges facing the world can be overcome by the realization of the graces that come to us through the #Eucharist. Annie Celloto joins us to discuss the need for a Eucharistic Awakening. #Jesus #Catholicism #Christianity #God

Catholic Café - 03/28/2021 - Palm Sunday: Enter Holy Week

March 28, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

There is great significance to the opening Solemn Procession that takes place at the principal Mass of the parish on #PalmSunday. This is a wonderful way to enter into #HolyWeek. #Jesus #God #Lent #PassionSunday

Catholic Café - 03/21/2021 - Suffering With Mary

March 21, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

There is no question that there is a great amount of #suffering in the world, now more than ever. You can see #grief, bigotry, and hatred. How can we survive it? There is a question, however, as to why people would want to suffer alone when we have a beautiful and perfect model for suffering in the #BlessedVirginMary. #Jesus #Catholicism #God #meaning #salvation #Christianity #Christian #pain #Rosary

Catholic Café - 03/14/2021 - Letting Go Of Having It All Figured Out

March 14, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

Sometimes we think we have it all figured out. However, before we can grow spiritually, we must first unlearn certain preconceived notions we might have about ourselves, other people and life. Only then can we be truly transformed by #God.

Catholic Café - 03/07/2021 - Living The Life Of Virtue

March 07, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

John Edwards of the Just A Guy In The Pew podcast discusses his latest devotional project called The Narrow Road which helps men live a more virtuous life. As men we can get overwhelmed easily. It may sound like a lot of work, but living the life of #virtue leads us to #happiness. #Catholicism #Christianity #God #Jesus

Catholic Café - 02/28/2021 - Docility Of Heart

February 28, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

Most of us know the story of Abraham and his willingness to follow the command of God in sacrificing his only son, Isaac. But, we probably have not thought about this story from the perspective of Isaac. #Catholicism #Christianity #Christian #Jesus #God

Catholic Café - 02/21/2021 - Was God Created?

February 21, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

If you were ever wondering where God came from, you are not alone. Deacon Jeff and company answer an email from a listener, Richard about if God was created, discuss the existence of God, and if the Universe always existed. #Catholicism #God #Jesus #Universe #existence #atheist #Bible #Chrisianity

Catholic Café - 02/14/2021 - What Is Spiritual Healing?

February 14, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

What is #spiritual healing? Deacon Jeff goes to the #NewTestament to discuss the healing of a leper by #Jesus and the connection with this #Gospel and spiritual #healing. #God #faith #Catholicism #Christianity #Christian

Catholic Café - 02/07/2021 - Living The Life Of Virtue

February 07, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

John Edwards of the Just A Guy In The Pew podcast discusses his latest devotional project called The Narrow Road which helps men live a more virtuous life. As men we can get overwhelmed easily. It may sound like a lot of work, but living the life of #virtue leads us to #happiness. #Catholicism #Christianity #God #Jesus

Catholic Café - 02/07/2021 - Boy Healed By #Prayer to Blessed Michael McGivney

February 07, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

Meet Daniel Schackle, husband to Michelle and father to little Michael who was healed through intercession to Bl. Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus. Daniel's son is the #miracle recognized by the Vatican that allowed Fr. Michael McGivney to be named Blessed. #Jesus #God #Catholicism #prayer #atheist #saint #Christianity #Christian

Catholic Café - 01/24/2021 - Courage To Follow Jesus

January 24, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

If #Jesus were to walk up to us today, would we have the #courage and the #wisdom to drop everything as the Apostles did. Would we follow Him wherever He would lead us? #God #Christianity #Christian #atheist #Muslim #Catholicism #Bible

Catholic Café - 01/17/2021 - Glorifying God With Your Body

January 17, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

Temples Of The Holy Spirit: Glorifying #God with Your Body So many think that a relationship with God is primarily expressed in the heart and mind, through faith. But, Saint Paul teaches us that we are to praise and worship God, to glorify him, with our bodies as well. #Jesus #Catholicism #Christianity

Catholic Café - 01/10/2021 - God Is Our Father

January 10, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

God calls Jesus his Son, and by virtue of our baptism, we are welcomed into the Christian Family as adopted brothers and sisters of Jesus. That means, we have a Divine Father and that is Good News!

Catholic Café - 01/03/2021 - Having An Epiphany: Jesus Still Comes To Us

January 03, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes

Jesus may have come to us on Christmas 2000 years ago, but maybe you have not realized that he continues to come to us today and every day of our lives. Find out what an Epiphany truly is.

Catholic Café - 12/27/2020 - The Holy Family Today: Guiding Us Through Chaos

December 27, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes

Even though the story of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph is nearly 2000 years old, believe it or not, there is still much to learn from their example for living in our modern times.

Catholic Café - 12/20/2020 - The 2020 Knights Of Columbus

December 20, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes

The #KnightsofColumbus are not necessarily the same Knights that your grandpa was a member of years ago. State Deputy of the Tennessee Knights of Columbus, Michael McCusker, joins us to discuss the important work the #KofC carries out today and every day. #Jesus #God #Catholicism #2020 #God

Catholic Café - 12/13/2020 - The Lit Intercession Of Mary

December 13, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes

The #BlessedMother is a powerful intercessor who loves us as only a mother could love. When we are under #spiritual attack, she is a tremendous ally. #Jesus #Christianity #Catholicism #Catholic #God

Catholic Café - 12/06/2020 - Spiritual Attack: Be Prepared

December 06, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes

While the #holidays are usually something we look forward to for good reason, it can also be a season that the #Devil may use as a guise to infiltrate our lives and attack us. We must be vigilant. #Bible #Catholicism #Christianity #God #Jesus #advent #adventcrazy #adventseason

Catholic Café - 11/29/2020 - Life Renewed: COVID Opportunities

November 29, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes

These are certainly very tough times for many, but perhaps we can see some possibilities for a renewal of grace in our lives as we seek to navigate through the difficulties.

Catholic Café - 11/22/2020 - In Thanksgiving For A King: Healing With Love

November 22, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and the secular Thanksgiving holiday intersect in our country and our lives at an opportune time for much-needed healing.

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