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The Church of Cowboy Carter

Being good stewards of the Earth

& getting feet tattooed on your body.

Not all trips are spiritual. Not all commandments hit.

NEW POPE, NEW POD

Episode 1 — The Deep Dish Pope

Welcome to the Erēmos Journal Podcast — a post-Catholic audio journal for anyone trying to make meaning in the spiritual gray area. In this inaugural episode, your four favorite former youth ministers — Colin, Elise, Teresa, and Travis — dive into the shocking news that the new Pope is… American?

We talk about Pope Leo XIV (formerly Robert Prevost), a Chicago-born missionary turned pontiff, and what his election means for the future of the Church, the American Catholic psyche, and adult Catholic converts (boo).

We also:

• Learn about sexy Passion of the Christ fan edits

• Consider who we're talking about when we talk about being American

• Bless and excommunicate the best and worst things from our week

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