Identity, arriving at a true understanding of who we are, is a major struggle in most of our lives as we cling to the things we “do,” what the world says, what others think, and sometimes even what we tell ourselves. John and Pat discuss, seeking to unpack what the Gospel teaches us about identity, and how to approach the great mystery that is our very self.

How does prayer change the way we relate to one another? What does prayer, and the way we relate to God, got to do with our relationships with others? Pat dives in!

What is the aim of our conversations? What is our goal when talking to others, about difficult topics or really anything? And how do we have fruitful conversations, holding to what we know to be true, while being open to others and recognizing the reality of their own subjective experiences? Pat and John discuss. They apologize for abrupt end, where the recording is unexpectedly cut off! But Pat gives a short wrap up to close.

What is freedom? Pat and John discuss the ways in which we all are slaves to something, or some things, and the truth about freedom as revealed in the Gospel! Ultimately, it’s what we are “bound to” that determines the depth and breadth of our freedom.

The world is broken—but how do we process the events of the world, of history and of our lives in a way that fosters love for our neighbor? Pat shares how he does so, using a simple tool that he explains here.

How does all we have been discussing about Christianity become real in our lives? How do we actually allow Christ into our day to day living, so we can truly live under the Father’s blessing? Pat dives in and discusses how to create a plan of life where we give Christ permission to heal us and transform our day to day living!

John and Pat discuss what prevents them from actually living out the faith, and what helps them work past those “obstacles” in their day to day living!

Pat ties together themes, ideas and concepts discussed in previous podcasts to drive home the meaning of the gospel: Healing. In doing so, Pat reflects on and discusses how this healing is to become Christ-centered, to live from Christ as the source of our life. Ultimately, this completely changes the way we see and experience the world around us, and one another!

Pat and John explore what drew them to the Catholic Church, and in doing so tell the story of their friendship. Ultimately, it’s all grace revealing truth and beauty, drawing them through their friendship into deeper friendship with Christ! P.s. Pat apologizes for going off the rails in the middle for a little bit...but they hope it is all still edifying and inspiring!

Following up on the previous podcast, Pat reflects on how we actually enter into the life that is truly life, and shares what he believes to be the one thing necessary to become fully alive. Asking a simple question—“What story are we living?”—Pat plunges into the Christian narrative to lay bare the voices of the world, the flesh and the devil, and hone in on the voice of the Good Shepherd!