Cathoholics

This week I get to chat with Chris Stefanick! Chris is the founder of Real Life Catholic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reengaging a generation. He speaks to over 50,000 people a year and is the author of many books and resources, including Chosen: Your Journey Toward Confirmation. Chris is also the host of EWTN’s Real Life Catholic. Most importantly, Chris is a proud husband to Natalie, and father of six beautiful children. He also recently launched a new coaching program called, "I Am_." This 30 day course helps individuals to re-write the script or lies that they believe about or have been telling themselves as a result of past wounds or failures. To check out this life altering program please visit www.realifecatholic.com 

Connect with Chris: 

Facebook: Chris Stefanick

Instagram: Chris Stefanick

or Text RLC to 44144 to subscribe to the Real Life Catholic Newsletter

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Intro Song: Particle House "I Don't Mind" 

This week I chat with Mike Mangione, who travels the world playing music in his band and with the Theology of the Body Institute. In this episode I chat with Mike about how he started out living in a van for two years playing music across the United States. He offers insights into his creative process for his albums as well as the role that the arts play in evangelization through truth, goodness, and beauty. 

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To book Mike for a concert check out www.mikemangione.com

Instagram: mangionemusic 

Hey Friends! I thought I would do a special episode since everyone is cooped up due to Corona Virus. These are my thoughts on the Gospel of John 4 from Sunday's reading in conjunction with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving for lent. We've got plenty of extra penances now that Corona Pandemic is happening. Use this time to pray and stay safe out there. Peace! 

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Opening song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind." 

This week I chat with my friend Will who talks about his line of working computer science and how he was invited to attend a hackathon at the Vatican. He was one out of 120 people who were invited to the Vatican Hackathon. His story is pretty great, but out banter about food in the first 20 minutes is also pretty great. Will is a foodie, so if you are looking for his suggestions on where to get the best taco in St. Louis, he's got you covered. Enjoy this episode! 

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Intro song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind." 

This week we have Kevin Roerty on the podcast. Kevin and I chat about his ministry, Souls of the Christian Apostolate or SOCA which is based out of Denver, Colorado and focuses on being an interior apostle in order to win interior apostles. Kevin shares a bit of his own faith journey and how his encounter with the Latin Mass drew him into a rich prayer life. Kevin offers tips on how to get started with mental prayer and contemplation. I learned a lot about prayer from this conversation! Enjoy this episode! 

To learn more about mental prayer and Kevin's apostolate visit https://socapostolate.org

Visit iTunes: Souls of the Christian Apostolate Podcast

Download the SOCA app: SOCA Rule - An app created to help you build your spiritual life through mental prayer, tracking, and accountability. 

opening song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind." 

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This week I talk with Kevin Peck who is the campus minister at UMSL and Webster University and also has an amazing story. Kevin shares with our listeners his journey in dealing with cancer and how he was miraculously healed of cancer on an Ignatian retreat. Enjoy this episode! 

Thanks for tuning in to listen to episode 30! With Lent right around the corner I get to speak with my lovely friend, Angela Richard as we offer tips for a successful Lent. Angela works as the Young Adult Coordinator for the Archdiocese of St. Louis and offers superb advice on what to give up or do more of for this season of Lent. Enjoy our sanguine banter and this episode! 

Opening song: "Particle House: I don't mind." 

This week I interview my friend Molly who shares her faith journey and how she use to give in to anger to the point of getting into frequent fights with people at bars. Molly doesn't hold back in this episode and is extremely raw in how she shares the details of her testimony. This episode is powerful in that it shows the transformative power that God has in our lives, especially in Molly's. Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to leave us a rating in iTunes! 

Intro song: "I don't mind," by Particle House

This week I interview the beautiful Stacey Sumereau who is a wife, mother and podcast host of the "Called and Caffeinated," podcast. During this episode Stacey talks about her days as a former Broadway Actress and how she discerned to be a sister at one point in her life. Stacey offers tips for discernment of one's calling and also everyday life. This episode is beneficial whether you are single, dating, or discerning a religious vocation. Enjoy!

Connect with Stacey:

Gram: staceysumereau

Website: www.staceysumerau.com

Podcast: Called and Caffeinated

Today I have Joey Pontarelli on the show! Joey is my friend from Denver who will be discussing his ministry Restored. As a child of divorce, Joey Pontarelli started Restored to help other children of divorce. Restored creates content that gives practical advice to teens and young adults on how to cope and heal after the trauma of their parents’ divorce or separation, so they can feel whole again. He’s spoken across the U.S. and abroad. His articles have been featured on the Chastity Project, FOCUS, and Shalom Tidings Magazine. Joey lives in Colorado with his wife, Brigid. To book Joey for a talk please visit restoredministry.com 

Also check out Joey's podcast: Restored: Helping Children of Divorce

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