When Rome was collapsing, one monk helped rebuild Christian civilization — not with armies, but with prayer and discipline. In this episode, we explore the life of Saint Benedict of Nursia and how his wisdom transformed the West. St. Benedict's holiness helped rebuild a nation, and his teachings can help rebuild our hearts.

Daniel and Tom step beyond the surface of “giving something up” to uncover the real invitation of Lent. Together, they reflect on what changes when we approach these 40 days with intention — allowing prayer to quiet us, fasting to reorder our desires, and sacrifice to open space for grace. Rooted in the tradition yet welcoming to all Christians, this conversation is a gentle call to rediscover Lent not as obligation, but as encounter — a season that can draw us into deeper conversion, renewed hope, and a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Our hearts were made for communion. In holy friendship, we reflect the communion we see in the Holy Trinity. We are lucky and grateful for Eve Rosemary from The Everyday Saint to join us for a conversation on the fruits of holy friendship!

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In this episode, Tom and Daniel take a relaxed walk through Lectio Divina, the Church’s longstanding way of praying with Scripture. With their Bibles open, they talk through the simple rhythm of reading, reflecting, responding, and resting with God’s Word, sharing how this practice has shaped Catholic prayer for centuries.

In this episode, we kick off the year reflecting on what’s been shaping our lives lately. Tom shares what it’s been like stepping into his new role as mayor, while Daniel talks about life traveling and how constant movement has deepened his faith.

We also recap our time at SEEK, the joy of encountering the wider Church, and the moments that stirred our hearts. From there, we look ahead—sharing our Word of the Year and Saint of the Year, and why we’ve chosen them to walk with us as companions through the months ahead.

At 50, Fr. Don received a powerful call from the Lord to enter the seminary. Along the way, a surprising job with a Methodist choir led him to explore—and ultimately embrace—the Catholic faith and a relationship with Jesus.

5 friends on a pilgrimage to Rome? We join Jazmin Aguilar to reminisce on our time in the Eternal City. Our hearts soaked up the richness of the Catholic faith and also found time to live out the adventure of Christ by breaking wine glasses and even getting lost in the Vatican.

Sister Janice Thome shares the gradual path that led her to religious life. Sr. Janice wasn't always sure, but the Holy Spirit blurted out her "yes" at unexpected moments. She entered the convent in 1961. Now in ministry, her work has impacted families and touched hearts. Join us for a thoughtful conversation on responding to God, one step at a time.

After a mini-hiatus, we are excited to share this next episode where Mary Fennessy from A Simple House in Kansas City on her journey to love Christ in her homeless friends and how that has impacted her journey in sainthood.

Advent is a serious season of waiting. Yet, we all have a really hard time waiting for things. In this episode, Daniel and Tom share reflections on the four weeks of Advent and what that means for Christians to better prepare a manger in our hearts for the birth of Jesus.