As the Coronavirus continues to spread, the tendency to panic becomes greater and greater. On this week's show, Gary will address this very real threat and focus on possibly the most popular and comforting psalm ever - Psalm 23. The good news is that, no matter what happens, God is still in control. Tune in and let's shift our focus back to Him!

It has been a while since I have been to confession.  And without getting God's forgiveness weekly, like normal, I almost feel like I am blocking His love and grace.  I am super excited to go! Listen to what I am talking about, it might inspire you, too!

Talks about the impact of his mom’s faith was a huge catalyst in his faith journey.

Shares about the impact that his Uncle had on his life and how seeing him the hospital lead to Jacquise praying as a 12-year old his first true prayer.

He shares about navigating his newfound faith with trying to fit in while in high school and college

Talks about the struggle of seeing God as a Heavenly Father, without growing up with an earthly father

Talks about the love and validation that he was searching for in God, he found in sports

Speaks into how freedom can either be a gift or a curse

Talks about his journey to professional football and learning the politics of the NFL

Talks about how God is using Empower YOUniversity to reach at risk youth.

Link to Empower YOUniversity - https://empoweryouniversity.net/ younversity_ent on Instagram

Go beneath the surface with Paul Murano to find out how we humans are a believing species, and to examine what is meant by the all-important word 'faith', without which there is neither sanity nor salvation.

Having trouble believing in God? Karlo can help.

Questions Covered: 

14:40 - What argument can I give to someone who doesn’t believe in God but is open to evidential support for the existence of God? 

21:48 - How can I talk to atheists who say that Christianity is invalid because the Catholic Church caused many deaths throughout history? 

35:50 - I understand Aquinas’ argument for God’s existence, but I do not see a good argument for Jesus Christ being God.  

42:20 - Why does it matter if God exists? 

48:45 - I am considering leaving the Catholic faith for atheism or satanism. Why would I stay in an imperfect Church?

Trent Horn helps callers in difficult situations to defend the faith.

Questions Covered:

 

09:35 - I am starting evangelization with a group. How do I answer the accusation of atheists who say that the God of the Bible is immoral? 

28:00 - In these times when people will not be interacting face to face, what are some online resources that we can use to explain and defend the faith over social media, email, etc.? 

32:31 - My dad takes the Bible literally and has taken to heart things like sacrifice and he does not act like a good person. What should I do? How can I talk to him about true faith and not the twisted version of faith he’s following? 

40:47 - Is it legitimate to tell a non-Catholic Protestant that the Protestant church is a result of a fallen priest?  

46:20 - I have a friend who says the Bible is just recycled stories from older cultures like the Egyptians. Is this true? How can I respond? 

51:26 - What was the purpose of the millions of lives that lived before Jesus came? Was that a waste?

Our sufferings have eternal value if we unite them to the Passion of Christ.

 

The text of this podcast can be found on our website at http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-03-27.     

 

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When we are truly shining as light in the darkness, those who prefer the darkness react against us.

 

For more on the topic of this podcast, watch GNM’s video: “Speaking the Truth Boldly” @ https://gnm-media.org/speaking-truth-boldly/.

 

The text of this podcast can be found on our website at http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-03-26.     

 

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God's goodness is far greater than our own best efforts.

 

For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s WordByte, “How to be the Handmaid of the Lord, Like Mary” @ https://wordbytes.org/evangelization-ministry/how-to-be-handmaid-of-the-Lord/, or download it for your parish or prayer group from Catholic Digital Resources @  https://catholicdr.com/calendar/december/guadalupe-handmaid/.

 

The text of this podcast can be found on our website at http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-03-25.    

 

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