Catholics and Latter-day Saints (Mormonism): Deacon discusses theological differences and surprising similarities with philosopher and professor, Dr. Francis Beckwith. 

He shares personal faith journey away from the Catholic church, and back. They discuss LDS beliefs, practices, and what Catholics can learn from their community. Whether you're curious about interfaith dialogue or comparative religion, this episode offers a unique and thought-provoking discussion.

The book: A Catholic Engagement with Latter-day Saints

Also at: https://amzn.to/4huz0EB

For more on Deacon Charlie: https://www.deaconcharlie.com/podcast

For more on MAX Studios: https://ustmaxstudios.com

Deacon makes a quick announcement regarding the show.

John Bishop is the founder and Executive Director at Forge which is teaching men how to be good fathers. He discusses with Deacon Charlie the importance of strong men in our families, in the church, and in the world.

The website:

• https://myforge.org 

After surviving a failed brain surgery, former sports writer Kevin Wells gained a new perspective on life. He shares how his wife's battle with addiction and the encouragement from dedicated priests have helped him overcome hardship and find renewed purpose.

• https://dontgiveupthefight.org (his website)

The book - The Hermit: The Priest Who Saved a Soul, a Marriage, and a Family

• https://amzn.to/3ZPzeye  
• https://ignatius.com/the-hermit-hermp 

Other books:

• Priest and Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz
• The Priests We Need to Save the Church
• Burst

Roxanne King is the co-author of “Catholic Heroes of Civil and Human Rights: 1800s to the Present” a book that explores the lives of those that were willing to stand up and do what’s right - even if that put their reputation, or very lives at risk. 

The book:

https://amzn.to/4eQJYlk 

https://ignatius.com/catholic-heroes-of-civil-and-human-rights-chchrp/

Alex Dee is an actor, writer, editor, and most recently, creator of an immersive audio drama for kids that draws them into the lives of the saints.

Saints Alive podcast: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/ 

Former Diocesan Seminarian and Carthusian Monk, our guest today is Austin Habash who resides in Great Bend, Kansas.

For more on Austin Habash:  

https://austinhabash.square.site 

https://www.thinkcatholic.org 

https://www.sentevangelization.org 

And his “Summa in a Year” podcast can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/summa-in-a-year/id1763731852  

Andy Lesnefsky has worked in ministry and now helps business owners minister to their employees. Hear more on this episode. 

Blake Brouillette is Managing Director for Christ in the City, a missionary formation and homeless outreach program in Denver, Colorado.

Find out more about Christ in the City: ChristInTheCity.org 

Deacon Dominic is a renowned author, editor, retreat master, speaker, novelist and member of the Pontifical Commission on Women and the Diaconate.

For more on Deacon Dominic including books he has written: https://www.diaconalministries.org/