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On today's episode, I chatted with Brantley Rutz about his journey to Catholicism. This is part two of our conversation.

Biography:

Brantley is a husband, father, and recent Catholic convert. After the careful study of and reexamining numerous theological doctrines, he left behind his lifelong Baptist convictions to join Christ's one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church. He now shares about his faith and the reasons for his conversion over at his Instagram page, The Caffeinated Catholic, in an effort to strengthen the faith of his fellow Catholics and to invite non-Catholics to be united with the Catholic Church.

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On today's episode, I chatted with Brantley Rutz about his journey to Catholicism.

Biography:

Brantley is a husband, father, and recent Catholic convert. After the careful study of and reexamining numerous theological doctrines, he left behind his lifelong Baptist convictions to join Christ's one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church. He now shares about his faith and the reasons for his conversion over at his Instagram page, The Caffeinated Catholic, in an effort to strengthen the faith of his fellow Catholics and to invite non-Catholics to be united with the Catholic Church.

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 On today's episode, I chatted with Ennie Hickman about dating well both in marriage and the single life.

Biography:

For over two decades, Ennie has been one of the most respected and sought after ministry leaders in America. His raw and honest communication, a passion for following Jesus, and his simple and ancient approach to Christian living has aided God in transforming the lives of tens of thousands. Whether on his back porch or in packed churches, Ennie aims to follow Jesus's commands to Love God and Neighbor and accompany people in this beautiful, messy, life of joy. He and his wife, Cana, have nine children. After ten years leading Adore Ministries, they founded Del Rey Collective in 2019.

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On today's episode, I answer questions submitted by you, the listener, on dating. This is part two.

Episode Breakdown:

:20 Breakdown of part one

1:20 The Catholic Company and Good Catholic

2:20 Was entering into marriage scary?

6:35 How do I move from talking about engagement to actually being engaged?

11:30 Tips for a first date?

21:20 When should I ask about a second date?

23:20 How do I break up with someone? 

27:00 How do you know if the person you’re dating is the one?

27:50 Tips for someone who has never dated

30:20 Who is going to date me?

32:15 How far is too far?

34:50 How do I move past the sexual sins of my past?

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On episode 112 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I answer questions submitted by you, the listener, on dating.

Episode Breakdown:

:20 Good Catholic and The Catholic Company

1:50 The Catholic Company and Good Catholic

2:50 Why I’m doing this podcast

3:40 My story

12:55 What does it mean to have your relationship centered in Christ?

16:05 Should we flirt to convert? Date to convert?

20:40 How should a godly man treat a woman? How should a godly woman treat a man?

21:50 Red Flags? Yellow Flags?

25:00 Is cohabitation okay?

28:15 He or she is out of my league. How do I get them to give me a chance?

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On episode 111 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I spoke with Bridget Handy about overcoming addiction. This is part two of our conversation.

Biography:

hi, I'm Bridget. I just moved to San Diego with my dogs, Marcus and Big Mike, to write and anchor for a TV news company. current guilty pleasures: Theo Von reels, Yellowstone, sunsets at the cliffs, and cozy Adoration chapels. and Halo Top ice cream.

For more information on Bridget, check out her work here.

Episode Breakdown:

:20 Good Catholic and The Catholic Company

1:50 Breakdown of Episode One

2:15 Chris Christie Story

8:40 First year sober. How is it going?

13:30 What would you tell someone in the throes of addiction?

23:40 What does it really mean to be free?

41:50 What is the biggest difference you’ve noticed in yourself? What have others noticed?

45:05 How much of this decision to try and stop was fueled by your faith? How much of it was fueled by other motives? Look better, feel better, cheaper?

53:00 How important have the sacraments been for your journey?

58:45 Final thoughts

106:05 Mt. Rushmore of Saints

107:55 Patron Saint of…

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On episode 110 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I spoke with Bridget Handy about overcoming addiction.

Biography:

hi, I'm Bridget. I just moved to San Diego with my dogs, Marcus and Big Mike, to write and anchor for a TV news company. current guilty pleasures: Theo Von reels, Yellowstone, sunsets at the cliffs, and cozy Adoration chapels. and Halo Top ice cream.

For more information on Bridget, check out her work here.

Episode Breakdown:

:20 The Catholic Company and Good Catholic

1:40 Introducing Bridget Handy and today’s topic

7:10 Bridget’s story

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On episode 109 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I spoke with Andrea Bear about what grief can teach us.

Biography:

Andrea Bear is a Catholic and writer of the women’s Catholic fiction, The Grieving Daughters' Club. In addition, she has been writing for the past few years as a contributing writer to Catholicmom.com, CatholicStand.com and Todays Catholic Teacher Magazine.  She is also a member of the Catholic Writer's Guild and has been featured on Relevant Radio.  Outside of her writing she is a mom to three beautiful daughters Natalie, Emily and Molly and wife to the love of her life Kevin.

For more information on Andrea, check out her  website here.

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He continued: “Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared; for today is holy to our LORD. Do not be saddened this day, for rejoicing in the LORD is your strength!” Nehemiah 8:10

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On episode 108 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I share my insights on today's feast, The Conversion of St. Paul. 

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On episode 107 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I share my insights on the need to be honest in all circumstances.

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