"Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God." In this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast, Fr. Peter Teresa breaks open the second mystery of the Seven Sorrows Rosary and walks us through the practical prayer of this devotion, reminding us that all of our Lady's sorrows point to Christ.

"Remember, man, you are dust and to dust you will return." God wants to walk with you over these next forty days. We begin our Lent 2023 series, where we embrace the mysteries of the Seven Sorrows Rosary. Learn about the origins of this powerful devotion and meditate on the First Mystery, in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

In Part II of our 100th Episode Special, Bishop Emeritus Thomas J. Olmsted shares about his short time as a Parish Pastor, his subsequent calling from Pope John Paul II to be ordained a Bishop, and his time serving as the Ordinary to the wonderful people of the Diocese of Phoenix. Well done, good and faithful servant!

We've arrived at our 100th episode! What better way to commemorate this milestone than to welcome one of our greatest mentors and Apostolic sponsors of our community, Bishop Emeritus, Thomas J. Olmsted. In Part I, His Excellency shares the story of his humble origins in rural Kansas, all the way through his time working in the Vatican Secretariat of State under Pope John Paul II.

The 100th Episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast drops the week of January 22nd! Our biggest guest to date will be joining us, and you DEFINITELY won't want to miss this one. Want to find out who? Listen to this "bonus" episode.

Happy 2023! In the last seven episodes, we've taken a deep dive into gender issues and the Church. Today, we broach possibly the most important topic in the series: What is the pastoral response to someone with gender dysphoria? The answer may surprise you. Our Identity series concludes in this important episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

The Christian story of creation is vastly different from that of any other faith. Man was not wrought from some violent celestial conflict, but rather, by Love, in love, for love. We’re continuing our Identity series, breaking open the Theology of man and woman in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

Are we human beings having a spiritual experience, or spiritual beings having a human experience? Metaphysics is a philosophy that deals with what is beyond the natural. So, is our biological sex connected with our eternal soul? Find out in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast as we continue our Identity series.

The question of Gender Dysphoria has become a preeminent concern in our society, especially among young women. The Church has a lot to say about how this that might surprise you. We explore how to engage the transgender community with love and logic in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast. (This episode may not be suitable for children)

Humans are complex and nuanced beings. When we contemplate our creation, we sometimes forget that our brains are part of the image and likeness God fashioned us in. Explore the psychology of sex and gender in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast. (This episode may not be suitable for children)