Back from a bit of a hiatus, Dylan and Nick discuss the lessons they learned about evangelization from their time as FOCUS missionaries. Contact us at [email protected]. Find us on Instagram and Facebook as well. We're also out in the real world if you look hard enough. 

In this conversation, Dylan and Nick provide insights into and marvel at why the sacraments matter more than you know. 

CCC 1115: The mysteries of Christ's life are the foundations of what he would henceforth dispense in the sacraments, through the ministers of his Church, for "what was visible in our Savior has passed over into his mysteries."

Works Referenced: The Disputation of the Holy Sacrament and The School of Athens by Raphael Sanzio da Urbino.

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The most important issue nobody is talking about.

Today's Problem With Masculinity Isn't What You Think by Benjamin Sledge: https://humanparts.medium.com/todays-problem-with-masculinity-isn-t-what-you-think-b43e80edcf60

Into the Breach, Apostolic Exhortation by Bishop Thomas Olmsted: https://www.kofc.org/en/resources/cis/cis340.pdf

“It would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased.” - C.S. Lewis

Works we reference: 

-The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky

-The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis

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How does the term "nakedness" relate to the spiritual life? Listen to find out. We had a lot of fun with this one...

Genesis 3:7 - "Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves aprons."

Brother Fox returns with a smashing new hit about nakedness.

This bonus episode features chapter two of Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton. In the chapter, Chesterton argues that thinking using reason alone has the ability to drive men insane. The madman, he says, cannot be reasoned with. Rather, he needs someone or something to draw him out of his circular reasoning. Listen to the end to discover what he says is the solution. It might surprise you. 

This is a solo podcast featuring Dylan without Nick.

Are you a fan of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, or G.K. Chesterton? You're in luck because we talk about all three of them as well as their ability to share the Gospel in unique ways.

Some corrections:

Go read anything from Tolkien, Lewis, or Chesterton. 

In this episode, the gentlemen of Colloquium discuss two key principles of Catholic social teaching and the reasons behind them. Although abstract, they might be more practical than you think. 

Things we reference:

All My Sons by Arthur Miller

The Case for Jesus by Brant Pitre

The Word on Fire Institute: https://wordonfire.institute/

Reflection Song: Never Lose Your Reward by Brother Fox

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Things we reference: 

Other recommended reading on prayer: 

Steps to Lectio Divina:

1. Read (Lectio) - Read the passage.

2. Reflect (Meditatio) - Reflect on a word or phrase that stands out, acknowledging that the Holy Spirit is speaking to you through the passage.

3. Respond (Oratio) - Talk to the Lord about the passage.

4. Rest (Contemplatio) - Rest in the Lord's presence for several minutes. 

Reflection Song: Ask, Seek, Knock by Brother Fox (Producer Dan)

Dylan and Nick discuss Philip Rivers' new gig, the benefits of smaller communities, and the importance that mentorship plays in the spiritual life. Special features in this episode include a new word Dylan is submitting to Webster's Dictionary and an epic rap from Nick. Contact us at [email protected].

Things we reference:

Fraternus: https://fraternus.net/

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy

Reflection Song: In Our Midst by Producer Dan aka Brother Fox