On episode #155, I spoke with the Emily Malloy about the Theology of Home.

During our conversation, we covered:

- What Theology of Home is and means
- Background information into the "Theology of Home" book series
- How arranging the seasons help us grow in holiness
-  The connection between spirituality and home decor
- And much more...

Biography:

Emily Malloy is the food and floral design editor for TheologyofHome.com. Her book, Theology of Home IV: Arranging the Seasons, came out in fall 2023. She and her husband live in Mississippi with their four children.

Link for Purchase: Theology of Home: Arranging the Seasons

Our Sponsors:

This is a Good Catholic Podcast.  If you're interested in purchasing a Good Catholic digital series, use code GBS for 20% off your total order.

Looking for the perfect Catholic gift? Check out The Catholic Company and find it today! Use code BRENDAN20 for 20% off your next purchase!

Support the show

On episode #154, I spoke with the Dr. Ray Guarendi about the need to discipline.

During our conversation, we covered:

-  Dr. Ray's new book, Standing Strong: Good Discipline Makes Great Teens
-   What inspired him to write it
- Why the teen years are not a negative
- Why holy parents make holy children
- And much more...

Biography:

Dr. Ray is a Catholic father of ten, clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker, and national radio & television host. His radio show, “The Dr. Is In” can be heard on over 440 stations and SiriusXM® channel 130. His EWTN television series, “Living Right With Dr. Ray” is aired in 140 countries. Dr. Ray has given over 3,000 talks on various topics including parenting, marriage, family and the Catholic faith. He captivates audiences with his compelling humor-laced presentations providing practical advice and proven techniques.

Link for Purchase: Standing Strong: Good Discipline Makes Great Teens

Our Sponsors:

This is a Good Catholic Podcast.  If you're interested in purchasing a Good Catholic digital series, use code GBS for 20% off your total order.

Looking for the perfect Catholic gift? Check out The Catholic Company and find it today! Use code BRENDAN20 for 20% off your next purchase!

Support the show

On episode #153, I spoke with the Suzan Sammons about how to really grow this Lenten season with the Stations of the Cross.

During our conversation, we covered:

-  Suzan's new book
- What inspired her to create a 40-day Lenten meditation specifically focusing on the Stations of the Cross
- The value of reflecting on each station for multiple days
- The best interior response to rejection
- Practical tips for overcoming temptation
- And much more...

Biography:

Suzan Sammons, a homeschooling mother, editor, and co-author (with husband Eric) of “The Jesse Tree: An Advent Devotion.” Her new book, “The Stations of the Cross in Slow Motion,” is available from Sophia Institute Press.

Our Sponsors:

This is a Good Catholic Podcast.  If you're interested in purchasing a Good Catholic digital series, use code GBS for 20% off your total order.

Looking for the perfect Catholic gift? Check out The Catholic Company and find it today! Use code BRENDAN20 for 20% off your next purchase!

Support the show

On this episode, I spoke with the pastor of my home parish, Fr. John Putnam, on how to make a parish holy.

During our conversation, we covered:

- Fr. Putnam's story
- Why St. Mark's offers confessions multiple times a day, every day
- How St. Mark's ended up offering perpetual adoration
- The importance of the Mass
- Why altar servers are a big part of every Sunday liturgy
- How a parish can foster vocations in a real way
- And much more...

Biography:

Father  John  Putnam has been the pastor of Saint Mark Catholic Church since 2015.  He was ordained to the priesthood by the late Bishop John Donoghue, the second bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte, at St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte on May 30, 1992. His first assignment was as interim parochial vicar of St. Lucien Church in Spruce Pine and St. Bernadette Mission in Linville. Since then he has also served as parochial vicar of Holy Family Church in Clemmons and as the administrator of Holy Infant Church in Reidsville. He served as sacramental minister of St. Joseph Church in Eden as well. Father Putnam also served as pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Salisbury, for 15 years. Since 2003, he has held the position of judicial vicar for the diocese, overseeing the marriage tribunal. He has also served the diocese as tribunal assessor, tribunal judge, vicar for the Salisbury Vicariate and interim vocation director.

Our Sponsors:

This is a Good Catholic Podcast.  If you're interested in purchasing a Good Catholic digital series, use code GBS for 20% off your total order.

Looking for the perfect Catholic gift? Check out The Catholic Company and find it today! Use code BRENDAN20 for 20% off your next purchase!

Support the show

Episode #151 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast

On this episode, I spoke with Ennie Hickman about what the Catholic Church teaches about just wages and Catholic Social Teaching.

During our conversation, we covered:

- A tweet that inspired this conversation
- A brief background on Catholic Social Teaching
- How money is necessary, but it isn't everything
- Needs versus wants
- The importance of discernment
- Corporate work versus ministry
- And much more...

Biography:

For over two decades, Ennie Hickman’s determined pursuit of Gospel joy has aided God in transforming the lives of countless people. With a heart for the outcast and forgotten in society, he has served as a youth minister, coach, domestic missionary, international speaker, non-profit president, and currently serves The Saint Constantine School and College in Houston, TX. Constantine is a new and innovative "Oxbridge" style micro college with a dynamic Christian Classical PK3-12 attached.

In 2019 after 10 years of leading Adore Ministries in inner city missions, Ennie and his wife Cana founded Del Rey Collective  to empower and encourage individuals and families to live on mission in the ordinary and everyday life of home and neighborhood. Del Rey challenges individuals and families to look at Christ's command to love neighbor as "to love your actual neighbor" and the social impact it might have.

Whether on their own back porch or in packed churches, Ennie and Cana, along with their 9 children, aim to follow Jesus's commands to Love God and their neighbors while accompanying people in this beautiful, messy life of joy. Ennie Hickman has had various titles over the last 20+ years. However, his primary focus has been to become an expert at loving his wife and family. The Hickmans continue to open their home every week to neighbors and strangers. You are always welcome to stop by for a cold beverage.

Our Sponsors:

This is a Good Catholic Podcast.  If you're interested in purchasing a Good Catholic digital series, use code GBS for 20% off your total order.

Looking for the perfect Catholic gift? Check out The Catholic Company and find it today! Use code BRENDAN20 for 20% off your next purchase!

Support the show

Episode #150 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast

On this episode, I spoke with Dr. Gerry Crete about his new book and how it can help the listener recover from stress and anxiety.

During our conversation, we covered:

- His background as a licensed marriage and family therapist
- An overview of his book, "Litanies of the Heart"
- The effects of "original trauma"
- The different parts of who we are
- And much more...

Biography:

Gerry Ken Crete, PhD, is a marriage and family therapist and professional counselor specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions, as well as marriage counseling and treatment of clergy and religious. He is an IFS-informed, Ego State Therapy trained, EMDR Consultant. Dr. Crete is the founder of Transfiguration Counseling and Coaching (www.transfigurationcounseling.com) which provides video counseling, coaching, and spiritual care consulting, and has offices in downtown Cumming, GA , Epiphany of our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Roswell, GA, Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Atlanta, GA, and St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Gastonia, North Carolina. He is also the co-founder of Souls and Hearts (www.soulsandhearts.com) which is an online platform providing mental health education to Catholics through courses, podcasts, blogs, and online communities. Dr. Crete hosted his own podcast, Be with the Word, and has been a recurring guest on Matt Fradd’s podcast Pints with Aquinas. Dr. Crete has facilitated numerous retreats and workshops for various Catholic dioceses, and he has provided consultation for the Jesuit Conference of Canada and United States, and the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Trappists). He is a regular writer for Exodus 90, and has provided mental health meditations for the Hallow app. Dr. Crete has been married over 30 years and has three grown children. He was born in Ottawa, Canada, earned his doctorate from the University of Georgia, and currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Crete has been married for over 30 years, and he has three grown children. 

Buy his book here.

Our Sponsors:

This is a Good Catholic Podcast.  If you're interested in purchasing a Good Catholic digital series, use code GBS for 20% off your total order.

Looking for the perfect Catholic gift? Check out The Catholic Company and find it today! Use code BRENDAN20 for 20% off your next purchase!

Support the show

Episode #149 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast

As you might have heard, Shia LaBeouf was recently confirmed,  and is now a full member of the Catholic Church. On this podcast episode, I ask the question - should we care?

Our Sponsors:

This is a Good Catholic Podcast.  If you're interested in purchasing a Good Catholic digital series, use code GBS for 20% off your total order.

Looking for the perfect Catholic gift? Check out The Catholic Company and find it today! Use code BRENDAN20 for 20% off your next purchase! 

Support the show

Episode #148 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast

On this episode, I reflect on the last year and invite you to pick a saint to journey with in 2024.

Our Sponsors:

This is a Good Catholic Podcast.  If you're interested in purchasing a Good Catholic digital series, use code GBS for 20% off your total order.

Looking for the perfect Catholic gift? Check out The Catholic Company and find it today! Use code BRENDAN20 for 20% off your next purchase! 

Support the show

Episode #148 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast

On this episode, I focus on the Christmas season and what we can learn from spending time with our Lord in the Eucharist.

Our Sponsors:

This is a Good Catholic Podcast.  If you're interested in purchasing a Good Catholic digital series, use code GBS for 20% off your total order.

Looking for the perfect Catholic gift? Check out The Catholic Company and find it today! Use code BRENDAN20 for 20% off your next purchase! 

Support the show

Episode #147 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast

On this episode, I spoke with Octavio Cesar Martinez about his new book.

During our conversation, we covered:

- His conversion story
- An overview of his book, ""It was a Beautiful Day When My Father Died"
- The importance of forgiveness
- How forgiveness brings about lasting healing
- And much more...

Biography:

Octavio Cesar Martinez was elected to the Whittier City Council District 2 in April 2022. Prior to being elected to the City Council, he served on the Whittier City Cultural Arts Commission and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Hispanic Outreach Taskforce (HOT).

A resident of Whittier for over 35 years, he and his wife Lilia have three adult children: David Octavio, Michael John and Christina Catherine. His professional experience includes 30 years in telecommunications, non-profit work, fund raising, and running a small business in Whittier.

He has shared his knowledge of leadership, personal development, forgiveness and relational skills with individuals and organizations throughout the United States, and around the world. He has addressed audiences and conducted seminars for businesses, colleges, faith communities, and NGOs in Ecuador, India, Norway, Italy, Germany, Scotland, and Tajikistan. He has guest lectured at Bethel University, Asbury University, Fuller Seminary, BIOLA University, DeVry University, and Blue Mountain Community College. Octavio has been interviewed by Matt Lewis of CNN, The Bottom Line Show radio show (KBRT), several podcast shows, and broadcast his TEDx talk from Whittier to Dusseldorf, Germany and throughout Europe.

Octavio is the author of, "It Was A Beautiful Day When My Father Died", on the emotional, and mental health benefits of forgiveness. Along with Dr. Marcus Goodloe he co-authored "HABITS: Six Steps to the Art of Influence" on the basic principles of leadership.

Buy his book here.

Our Sponsors:

This is a Good Catholic Podcast.  If you're interested in purchasing a Good Catholic digital series, use code GBS for 20% off your total order.

Looking for the perfect Catholic gift? Check out The Catholic Company and find it today! Use code BRENDAN20 for 20% off your next purchase!

Support the show