Vici Mundum
139 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsEnergetic and relatable conversations centered on Christ and the Catholic faith, presented by passionate disciples of the Lord. Vici Mundum is a ministry of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Newport News, VA.
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Episodes
What is Reparation? Feat. Fr. John David Ramsey
October 19, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBWhy do I need to make reparation for the sins of someone else? In order to understand this question, we need to first dissect what it means to be the Body of Christ, and then we can understand why we would make acts of reparation.
Carnal Desire vs. Desires of the Spirit
October 12, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBAustin, Ken and Tina talk about the flesh and the spirit, and how they are in battle with one another. Using St. Paul's verse in the letter to the Corinthians discussing how he does what he does not want, and does not do what he wants to do. Our carnal nature is in battle with our spiritual nature. They open this topic up and discuss how we get so easily distracted (by cake) from our desire for Jesus.
Jesus is Interested in Your Interests, Feat. Ben Fleser
October 05, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBBen Fleser joins Austin and Ken to discuss how Jesus meets us wherever we are and draws us closer to Himself. Ben's interests in punk rock and skateboarding are no exception. Now Ben uses these interests to connect with the youth at his parish.
It is Not Good for Man to be Alone, Feat: Andrew Minarik
September 28, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBLiving in community can be a real challenge, because living in community means you are living with other people... and people are challenging. Why is it important to live in a good Christian community, regardless of your state in life, and what are some tips to have a healthy community life. Andrew Minarik, a man with a charism for community, shares his thoughts and experience on the Vici Mundum Show.
Dominate or Dominion? Feat. Kevin Riedel
September 21, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBWhat is the distinction between dominating and having dominion over the earth? How are we to properly relate to the environment? Tune in as Austin, Ken and Kevin discuss these questions, pulling from recent documents by Pope Benedict and Pope Francis.
Who is Chosen? feat. Fr. Nick Redmond
September 14, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBThe invitation to a life of Christ is an invitation to so many people, but the Gospel says that while so many are invited, few are chosen. What does it mean to be chosen? Join Fr. Nick Redmond, Tina Wandersee and Austin Farinholt as they tackle this parable of the Wedding Feast.
Don't Stop Believin: Praise and Worship, feat. Natalie Cherry
September 07, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBThis week Natalie Cherry shares her passion for praise and worship music as a beautiful way of praying to the Lord AND evangelizing her friends and family.
Why is Mary Such A Great Mother? feat. Josiah Taylor
August 31, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBWhy should we have recourse to our Mother Mary? There is no "Book of Mary," yet we (Catholics) honor her and her role so highly. We need Mary because we need our mothers. What does it mean for Mary to be the New Ark of the covenant? All this and more is discussed by Ken, Austin, and Josiah Taylor, future Franciscan Friar (God-willing).
Chastity = Freedom, feat. Randall Tan
August 24, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBAustin, Anthony, and Kevin welcome Randall Tan from The Culture Project to chat about the hotly debated topic of chastity.
Everybody's A Critic!
August 17, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBKen, Austin, and Anthony discuss how damaging "criticism" and gossip is to our neighbors and how we can "build up" instead!
Analysis Paralysis: Making Decisions, feat. Kyle Glaüner
August 10, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBParishioner, Kyle Glaüner joins the show to talk with Ken, Austin, and Anthony about how to discern both big and small decisions for God's glory.
Why Fear the Lord?
August 03, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBWhat does it mean to "fear" the Lord? Austin and Anthony tackle this big question and hopefully dispel some of the common misconceptions.
Oklahoma Martyr: Blessed Stanley Rother
July 27, 2018 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBAustin and Anthony share the incredible story of Blessed Stanley Rother, a priest from Oklahoma who could very well become the first male saint born in the United States. Fr Stanley served as a missionary in Guatemala during that country's fierce civil war, ultimately being martyred. His feast day is July 28th.
Moana's Vocation Story, feat. Corinne Riley
July 20, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBCorinne Riley visits to talk about Disney's Moana and how it relates to one's unique vocation in Christ.
Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road?
July 13, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MBWhat can a turtle teach us about trusting God? Apparently quite a bit. Ken and Anthony chat about learning to believe the Lord wants what's best for us, even when we have no idea what He is doing.
Give What Little You Have
July 06, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBWhen we give God the little we have, He does amazing things with it! Today's episode the guys talk about generosity, faith, and trust in the God who always provides what we need!
St. Gianna Beretta Molla: Wife, Mother.... and Saint
June 29, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBWhat can one of the newest saints teach us about how to live out the universal call to holiness within our families? Ken and Austin talk about how we are all called to be "monstrances" of God's life within us!
Amazing Grace vs. Debauchery
June 22, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15.2 MBJesus says: "Apart from Me you can do nothing." What does this mean and how can we as Catholics rely less on ourselves and more on grace? Tina joins the guys for another serious yet laugh-filled conversation.
I Want To Be A Saint!
June 15, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBThe guys discuss a St. Josemaría Escrivá quote about desiring to be a saint even when we keep failing. An honest conversation about trusting in God's grace, being patient and forgiving towards ourselves, but always returning to that deep yearning for sanctity in the Lord!
The To-do List Culture: Why Are We So Busy?
June 08, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBKen and Austin chat about the "to-do" list mentality of today's world and how we can become more present to the people and tasks in our life without all that stress and anxiety!
Adoring Jesus in the Eucharist, feat. Heber Dunkle
June 01, 2018 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBHeber Dunkle joins Austin and Ken for a beautiful conversation about the Lord's Real Presence in the Most Holy Eucharist, just in time for the feast of Corpus Christi!
You've Got A Friend: What Makes a Good Friendship?
May 25, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBWhat makes a good friend? Tina, Austin and Anthony share their thoughts on what friendship is all about...with plenty of laughs along the way!
Deacon Chris Masla's First Homily [Special Edition]
May 22, 2018 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.75 MBNewly ordained Deacon Chris Masla celebrated his first mass as a deacon at Our Lady of Mount Carmel this past Pentecost Sunday. We wanted to share his homily as a special edition of the podcast! We hope you enjoy.
A Promising Podcast, feat. Chris Masla
May 18, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBSeminarian Chris Masla discusses the three promises he'll make when he is ordained a Transitional Deacon on May 19th. He also plays a bit of bluegrass with Austin, so be sure to listen to the very end! You won't want to miss this great conversation.
Poco Loco for "Coco," feat. Fr. Joe Goldsmith
May 11, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBAnthony chats with Fr Joe Goldsmith and Cristy Barton about the Pixar film, Coco... how it relates to our Catholic faith and the important role of memory.
Star Wars and Reality
May 04, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBAnthony, Ken, and Austin celebrate Star Wars Day with a lively discussion on Communion and Liberation Movement and its aim to receive Reality as it truly is, free from all bias and ideologies! May the Fourth be with you... And with your spirit.
Silencing the Monkeys
April 27, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBAustin, Ken, and Anthony discuss silence: what it is, and why we desperately need it in this incredibly noisy world. Join us as we dive into passages from Cardinal Sarah's newest book, "The Power of Silence" that reveal our thirst for external and interior silence in God's presence. It's time to silence those monkeys in your head with the Lord's help!
Childlike Belief: Raising Kids in the Faith, feat. Cristy Barton
April 20, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBHow can parents raise their children in the faith effectively? Cristy Barton, Coordinator for Faith Formation for Children at OLMC, has a great conversation with Ken and Anthony about how we can both witness to our kids... and let them evangelize us, too!
Bored with God: The Noonday Devil
April 13, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBEver heard of the sin of "acedia?" Anthony, Ken, and Austin discuss the so-called "Noonday Devil" and how it makes us sad and bored with God... who is definitely NOT sad or boring!----------More Resources:Noonday Devil: Acedia, the Unnamed Evil of Our Times: http://a.co/clJ7LMpFighting the Noonday Devil: https://www.firstthings.com/article/2003/08/fighting-the-noonday-devil
Comforting Jesus on the Cross
April 06, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBTina, Austin and Anthony discuss consoling Christ. His suffering transcends time. Can comforting him transcend time, too? If so, how do we do this?
Is Loneliness Always Bad?
March 30, 2018 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBKen, Austin, and Anthony reflect on what it means to feel 'lonely' and how we can come to a deeper, more authentic intimacy with spouses, family, friends, and most importantly... with God.
Pierced by Love, feat: Fr. Juan Pablo
March 23, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBFr. Juan Pablo from the Missionaries of Charity Fathers joins Ken White and Austin Farinholt as he unpacks what it means when Christ said, "I thirst," and inviting Mary to take you to the foot of the cross. They discuss what it means to have your heart pierced by Christ, and why we choose not to allow him to do it and expose our true vulnerability.
Affected by Beauty, feat. Fr. John David
March 16, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBFather John David Ramsey, Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, joins Austin Farinholt and seminarian Anthony Ferguson for a discussion on natural and artistic beauty.
Take a Hike! The Mountaintop Experience
March 09, 2018 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBAnthony, Austin and Ken embark on a lively discussion about the "mountaintop experience" of Christ. Can the gift of an experience of God be held on to? What do the mystics say? All this and more in this episode of the Vici Mundum Show!
Why pray the Hail Mary?
March 02, 2018 05:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBAnthony, Ken, and Austin discuss the Hail Mary and how it applies to Mary's life, but also to our life of discipleship. Mary is the ultimate disciple, and the words of the Angel Gabriel and the words of Mary's cousin Elizabeth have something to teach us about our heavenly Mother. It also gives us insight into how we are to grow closer to Christ through living this prayer as Mary did.
What is conversion all about?
February 23, 2018 05:00 - 28 minutes - 13.4 MBAustin, Ken, and Anthony meet with Josiah Taylor who shares his conversion story. They talk in depth about conversion being a more than one time process. What does it mean to grow in conversion? What do we do, vs. what does God do? All this and more in this podcast.
What does the Holy Father say about Lent?
February 16, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBSeminarian Anthony Ferguson joins Austin Farinholt and Ken White as they discuss the Holy Father's message for Lent 2018. What are the signs that love has grown cold? How do we fight back? What is the bitter message of truth? Join us as we discuss our Holy Father's call of hope for this Lenten season.
How Do We Serve the Poor?
February 01, 2018 05:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBAustin Farinholt and Anthony Ferguson sit down with Tina Wandersee to talk about what she does and some of her experiences in the Outreach Office. Who are the vulnerable, and how do we help them? Are there situations when we cannot help them? All this and more in this episode!
Do We Need God?
January 24, 2018 05:00 - 13 minutes - 6.42 MBAnthony Ferguson, Austin Farinholt and Ken White tackle the question, "Do we need God?" A lively conversation about our dependence on God and His presence in our life.