In this podcast episode, Tony and I talk about the struggles of how we use social media. It seems like we use social media as a comfortable means of shallow encounters with others, but we’re made for a deeper sense of community. At the end, we discuss some practical tips to help with these struggles. … Continue reading "011: Not Made For a Sofa Social Media Existence"

In this week’s episode, I chat with my friend Callie about her conversion story. I’m fascinated by adult converts since I’m a cradle Catholic. She shares her story from Baptist to Catholic, including how primary sources helped along her way back home to the Church. Show highlights: How we know each other What was her … Continue reading "010: “Jesus Said Follow Me”, From Baptist to Catholic"

Since I didn’t have a guest for this episode, I decided to recount some of my experiences going on a pilgrimage to Nagasaki, Japan. I wanted to learn more about St. Paul Miki and his Companions since they were martyred in Nagasaki. Show highlights: Re-intro to my podcast and what “En Fuego” means Why Nagasaki … Continue reading "009: Pilgrimage Recap – Nagasaki, Japan"

Allie Moroney and I talk about how she implemented her faith with the game she loved to play: soccer. The discussion also goes into how she lived out her faith during college where she highlighted three things she tried to maintain. There’s one Fr. Mike Schmitz reference, so that’s cool. And quotes of Scripture and … Continue reading "008: On the Mission Field"

Brendan and I talk about our ability to fly non-revenue standby, which basically allows us to fly for “free” or “really cheap” by taking available seats on flights. We’ve been able to to enjoy this privilege growing up since our dads work for the airlines. One day, while I was in-between trips to Japan, Brendan … Continue reading "007: It’s All Up in the Air"

Perhaps you follow me on social media or on my blog and know that I occasionally ask for prayer requests whenever I go on a pilgrimage. I’ve been fortunate enough to go on multiple pilgrimages over the past several years, and I have one person to thank for introducing me to the notion of pilgrimaging. My … Continue reading "006: Our Longing for the Eternal"

Episode 5?! Wow! Allie and I have known each other for a while now so it’s not surprising that inside jokes and references abound. During these past several years of youth ministry, I’ve seen her change her line of work several times. She went to hair school to be a registered cosmologist. I’ve actually had … Continue reading "005: Small Talk with a Hairstylist"

Continuing on with my conversation with Riggs, this is the episode where we talk about what it's like for him to be a stay-at-home dad with his daughter who has cystic fibrosis. We talk about what he does to level up his dad skills as well as how this experience of being a stay-at-home dad … Continue reading "004: Part 2 – Trophy Husbanding with Chocolate Milk and Bacon with Riggs"

This is Part 1 of a chitchat with my buddy Riggs. He moved away last year, and it's been awhile since I've talked with him. In this episode, we talk about what it's like living in Colorado, seeking spiritual direction, why he moved to Colorado, and how we know each other from youth ministry. And … Continue reading "003: Part 1 – Origin Story and the Underwhelming Ow with Riggs"

In this episode, I chat with John Andrew on: Art is a trap Why he's in Japan Evangelization through art Stories from John Andrew's painting pilgrimage Sounds like we've initiated a missionary effort. Please pray for us as we continue to marinate this idea of evangelization through art for Japan, and if you have some … Continue reading "002: Catholic Art and Japan with John Andrew"