In this episode, Father Jim and Mike are back in the studio to explore what it truly means to live with courage in today’s world—where uncertainty, noise, and fear often dominate the conversation. Courage isn’t about fearlessness; it’s about choosing conviction over comfort, truth over approval, and faith over doubt.

Who said summer isn't busy? We have had many things happen in the world around us this summer, and we felt we needed to talk through some of them, including the recent developments in the Middle East.

The Catholic Church welcomed a new Pope in May and we had to talk all about it. Tune in to hear our thoughts on his leadership style, the impact he could have on the church and his allegiance to the White Sox. 

As the Vatican prepares to enter into the conclave this week to choose the next pope, Father Jim, Mike and Jenny discuss potential candidates and the history of the process. 

We finish up our series on “Generations” by inviting a real PhD on the show! Dr. Karen Wirth, a Sociology professor at a local university, joins us to discuss the generation of students leaving college and entering their place in society!

In this episode, Father Jim, Mike, and producers Jenny and Cee Cee delve into the fascinating world of generational differences and explore how these variations shape our perspectives, work environments, and societal norms. We also discuss the defining characteristics, values, and cultural influences that distinguish the Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, Generation Z, and Generation Beta.

Mike celebrated a milestone birthday this month (60), which sparked a conversation about aging for the dynamic duo. In this episode, the guys discuss perspectives on aging, the impact of social media on those perspectives, and how “being old” isn’t what it used to be in the “old days." 

In this heartfelt episode, we dive into the unique dynamics of sibling relationships. In this conversation, Father Jim's sister Joanne joins us and we learned a lot about insights into their childhood together and how their bond has evolved over the years.

On our third episode of the Voices of Tomorrow series, we sit down with local sixth grader Seth. Father Jim and Mike discuss all things middle school with Seth and learn a little more about his views on politics, poker, and his future plans in Space.

It's a new year, and the shenanigans continue! Father Jim, Mike, and producers Jenny and Cee Cee discuss the point (or lack thereof) of the traditional New Year resolution.