Chris shares about how his big trip to Rome didn't quite go as planned. He and his daughter went for the canonization of Bl. Carlo Acutis but with the Pope's passing, that was cancelled. Instead, they were able to attend the Papal Funeral and so much more in their time at the base camp of our Church.

Chris also shares about losing a family member during this trip, how complicated grief can be and how we all experience it differently.

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We have a new Pope! Taylor & Fr. Anthony discuss the election of Pope Leo XIV, where we were when the white smoke happened and how we're feeling in response to this lovely surprise of an American Pope!

To close the show, we do a retrospective on Pope Francis and have a great discussion on his legacy and impact on our lives.

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This one is for the Catholic nerds, anyone who has ever gotten bored in Mass & the ones whose anger problems you thought you had under control but...recently realized you didn't.

The Prodigal Father returns to argue with Taylor about communion services, explain convalidations & laugh at Taylor's flaws. It's incredible!

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We're back! After accidentally giving up podcasting for Lent, Taylor is back with Chris to discuss where he's been hiding, the importance of planning and how anger has been rearing it's ugly head! We've missed you! Hope you enjoy :)

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After a long drought, it seems that Heaven's blessings are FINALLY raining down on Taylor. Is it a fluke or a sign of good things to come? Chris brings a leadership game (that doesn't go as planned) and they return to a discussion about the fine line between superstition and faith.

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Taylor has a strange comparison between Catholic Saints & Saturday Night Live that may annoy you...but he's right! He also has a VERY strong take about Indiana Jones & Catholicism in the public eye. Chris brings a segment on trust that gets us all in our feels. There's something for everyone this week!

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We PROMISE you will never think about relics the same way again...for better or worse lol

This week we get into the WEIRD side of Catholicism. Taylor has never thought too deeply about relics but now that he has, he has some questions for our friendly neighborhood priest. Learn all you ever wanted to know about 400% more in the first half of today's show.

In the next segment, Taylor asks Fr. Anthony how we would handle a list of very strange confessions. This conversation was sparked by seeing the confessional in some movies, tv shows and video games that may or may not understand the Sacrament. Enjoy!

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Mrs. Ruvi joins Taylor to discuss her podcast "Is This for Kids?" They also do a draft of the best Christian movies (despite the slim pickings). Enjoy!

Ruvi's Website: https://linktr.ee/mrsruvi

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Taylor shares about his first ever cruise experience with his family over the Holidays. Chris took his family skiing & brings some hot takes to the table for debate.Taylor shares that one of the biggest faith encounters he's had in YEARS happened in an Uber! Wild connections to some of our biggest faith heroes.

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Comedian Aaron Weber is back to join us once again in the Christmas season to celebrate another great year! Aaron welcomed his first child and shares about that experience. Taylor also gets to share about his high levels of anger at Christmas masses! Hooray! Happy New Year y'all!

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Special Guest: Aaron Weber.

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