Can faith be rational? Join us as we talk to author Scott Shay and discuss how faith can and is rational

In the middle of October we begin to see the signs of Christmas in department stores, Christmas music begins to play, and peppermint flavored drinks occupy our time. This is Christmas or at least the Christmas the world knows. What happened to the Christ child? Where does He belong among our wrapped presents and egg nog?

Most of us need help in buying gifts for our loved ones so we have helped you figure things out by bringing in a professional (at least more professional than us). Here name is Christina Hergenrader and she has developed a fabulous list for your buying needs. Check out this episode and check out her post "Family Christmas Gift Guide" at http://christinasbooks.com/2020/12/family-christmas-gift-guide.html 

On today's episode we discuss the definition of Vocation or what Pete Wilson describes as Faith and the Secular. No matter how you approach it, Christians can serve their God and their neighbor by doing the job God has given you. You don't have to work at a church to be in ministry. Ministry happens whatever job you have. 

Many years ago Advent used to be a season of penance (purple) but in recent years it has moved to a season of hope (blue). The Dummies talk about the change and discuss if we need to change it back.

In this episode we meet with musical artist and author Wayne Kerr. Listen to Wayne discuss brave individuals from his new book: Braving: The Art of Pursuing What Makes You Come Alive.

Has the Pandemic changed how the church ministers to the community?

You are in for a special treat! The Dummies have the first guest to appear on Dummies After Dark - Jill Donovan, Founder of Rustic Cuff. Listen to Jill  talk about her war with Canada and how she went nuclear on an event that changed America forever. Listen! You won't be disappointed.

Listen to one of our favorite Catholics. You will laugh guaranteed

In this episode we welcome our very first Patron. Taylor from Tulsa is the first person to support our podcast with a monthly gift so we decided to invite him on the show. If you would like to support the show we would love to invite you on the show too.