There’s a pretty big hole in Catholic ministry right now. If you’re a youth or adult from divorced parents or a separated family, there’s not much pastoral care focused on your needs.

And since divorce rates have skyrocketed over the years, this means a huge cross-section of our Church isn’t getting their pain and heartache addressed.

So this week, we’re talking to my friend Rachel Oline, who works with Life-Giving Wounds. It’s a ministry spearheading the movement of pastoral care to Catholics with divorced parents or separated families.

As he sat in prison and anticipated a cruel and untimely death, St. Paul refused to give into negativity. He implored others to “have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.”

How could St. Paul stay positive in such a dire situation? He kept his focus on God.

And as Fr. Chad Ripperger tells us this week, the Evil One hates that.

Chris Stefanick talks with a struggling technology addict on how to unplug and enjoy silence in life.

We’re in a spiritual battle against the Evil One. And you don’t have to be an exorcist to fight.

Speaking of exorcists, Fr. Chad Ripperger is back this week to dive into the spiritual battles we all fight every day.

Specifically, you’ll learn about the five levels of spiritual combat. Think of them as five areas where the supernatural builds on the natural, for good or for bad.

You’ll also learn a powerful prayer to combat temptations in the name of Jesus! (Plus other little ways to keep up a strong spiritual life.)

So yes, some heavier topics again, but you’ll come away with a deeper perspective on your faith. Let’s get to it!

Scripture says, “Be sober and alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, solid in your faith.”

In other words, the Christian life involves spiritual combat. But a lot of Catholics aren’t really familiar with this idea.

So to start unpacking it, we’re talking to Fr. Chad Ripperger, an exorcist priest. Obviously, he’s on the front lines of some intense spiritual warfare, but it’s taught him a lot that everyday Catholics like you and me can use to fight in our own struggles.

I know exorcism is a serious topic, but don’t worry. This is not a scary episode. You’ll be amazed by Fr. Ripperger’s stories of God’s power and providence, and how not even the demons can thwart God’s plan for us.

One thing I love about this show is that you can text in your questions live.

But, usually, we have a guest to chat with, and while that’s fun and all, I have to try my best to get to all your questions.

So this week there’s no guest because it’s all about you!

That’s right, this week’s episode is all about answering YOUR questions! Tune in to hear what your fellow Catholics are asking about God, faith, and living out Church teaching. You just might hear an answer you’ve been looking for!

This week, my beautiful wife Natalie is with us again.

The last time she was on, there was so much to unpack with her story of healing from abuse. So she said yes to coming back to talk about it some more.

Healing is a journey. God’s love and mercy works in our lives over time, especially when it comes to relationships with family and friends. We’re going to talk about those dynamics in this episode.

Even after being married to her for all these years, I’m still so in awe of Natalie’s faith and strength. I hope you’ll be inspired by her too.

Were you as amazed as I was when you heard Roe v. Wade was overturned?

I talk about joy a lot. But I know there’s one place where it’s really hard to keep up your joy sometimes: at work.

Fr. Peter Mussett is BACK!

Plus, Fr. Peter tells his vocation story.