Returning to Tradition

Returning to Tradition

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Returning to Tradition episodes

  • Why is Lent so Hard? (And Why We Wear Pink)

    In this episode, Chris and Emma talk about the midpoint of Lent.

    As with every episode, this episode does not necessarily reflect the views of the Diocese of Columbus or the Pontifical College Josephinum, nor is it necessarily theologically or factually accurate.

    24 min
  • Why Do We Give Alms?

    In this episode, Chris and Emma talk about giving alms, especially as a college student.

    As with every episode, this episode does not necessarily reflect the views of the Diocese of Columbus or the Pontifical College Josephinum, nor is it necessarily theologically or factually accurate.

    17 min
  • Why Do We Fast?

    In this episode, Chris and Emma talk about fasting and abstinence.

    As with every episode, this episode does not necessarily reflect the views of the Diocese of Columbus or the Pontifical College Josephinum, nor is it necessarily theologically or factually accurate.

    21 min
  • Why Do We Pray?

    In this episode, Chris and Emma talk about prayer - and get into quite a few analogies.

    As with every episode, this episode does not necessarily reflect the views of the Diocese of Columbus or the Pontifical College Josephinum, nor is it necessarily theologically or factually accurate.

    30 min
  • Why Do We Receive Ashes?

    In this episode, Chris and Emma kick off the Lenten podcast series with a chat about Ash Wednesday, the most attended Mass day of the year.

    Editor's Note: When talking about Lent, Chris referenced the two comings - this refers to Advent. In Lent, the focus is upon Christ's Passion, Death, and Resurrection and how that applies to our own sufferings, mortal nature, and the resurrection of the body.

    As with every episode, this episode does not necessarily reflect the views of the Diocese of Columbus or the Pontifical College Josephinum, nor is it necessarily theologically or factually accurate.

    23 min
  • What is the Vocational Synthesis Stage?

    In this episode, Chris and Emma discuss the last new stage of Program of Priestly Formation: the Vocational Synthesis Stage.

    As with every episode, this episode does not necessarily reflect the views of the Diocese of Columbus or the Pontifical College Josephinum, nor is it necessarily theologically or factually accurate.

    26 min
  • What is the Configuration Stage?

    In this episode, Chris and Emma discuss the third new stage of Program of Priestly Formation: the Configuration Stage.

    As with every episode, this episode does not necessarily reflect the views of the Diocese of Columbus or the Pontifical College Josephinum, nor is it necessarily theologically or factually accurate.

    25 min
  • Why Dioceses Might Start Merging

    In this episode, Chris and Emma talk about the reality of the Church today and how parishes (and even dioceses) might begin to merge.

    As with every episode, this episode does not necessarily reflect the views of the Diocese of Columbus or the Pontifical College Josephinum, nor is it necessarily theologically or factually accurate.

    24 min
  • Who Was Saint Paul?

    In this episode, Emma takes the reins and talks about Paul, whose conversion the Church celebrates today.

    As with every episode, this episode does not necessarily reflect the views of the Diocese of Columbus or the Pontifical College Josephinum, nor is it necessarily theologically or factually accurate.


    28 min
  • What is the Discipleship Stage?

    In this episode, the second in a four part series on the stages of seminary formation, Chris and Emma talk about what is essentially college for seminarians. The series continues in mid-February.

    As with every episode, this episode does not necessarily reflect the views of the Diocese of Columbus or the Pontifical College Josephinum, nor is it necessarily theologically or factually accurate.

    22 min

About Returning to Tradition

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Returning to Tradition is a weekly podcast about Generation Z Catholicism, hosted by Chris Dixon and co-hosted by Emma Singletary. The show ranges from interviews to talks about theology, but mainly…