On this episode, Deacon Jeff is absent, attending to Holy Week duties. So Joe is taking the opportunity to talk with some visitors from St. Benedict HS.

Kim Neal, Campus Minister drops in, with some of her students; Kallie, Christian, Madison, and Justin to talk about some of the Student Ministries going on at this exceptional Catholic High School.....

Palm Sunday is here! Yes, Holy Week is upon us, the most action packed week in the Church Calendar, filled with rich prayers and solemn celebrations.

If we're being honest though, one of the challenges for many of us, is the fact that some of the Masses are substantially longer than normal, so we may be tempted to skip those on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and simply show up for Mass on Easter Sunday.

On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe encourage everyone to participate in Holy Week to its fullest. The spiritual rewards are many.......

Even in her role as Queen of Heaven, and our Spiritual Mother, Mother Mary continues to be our role model for authentic Humility. Especially when we follow her instructions to: "Do whatever He tells you". On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe discuss Our Lady's humility, and also the difference between true humility, and false humility......

There are millions of great reasons to be a Catholic in this modern world, and on this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe discuss 10 of these reasons....

From the time we enter the world, to the time we leave it we are engaged in combat, both physical and spiritual. But we are never alone, and we know how the war will eventually end. On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe discuss approaching sin as an enemy to be fought. They explore the weapons Jesus gives us to fight this battle, and the role our Blessed Mother plays in conquering the adversary..........

Inspired by the animated film Inside Out, Deacon Jeff and Joe explore the way that Memory plays a role in our lives. All of us have important Core Memories that have helped shape us into the people we are. As Catholic parents, how do we cultivate our families so that our kids will have solid Memories to sustain them in their lives?

For centuries, Mother Mary has appeared to individuals, and groups of people throughout the world. Often times leading to shrines being built, and miracles being performed at those sites. On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe talk about some of Our Lady's apparitions that have been the most meaningful to them, and also some thoughts on Marian devotion in general......

Deacon Jeff and Joe kick off the show reflecting on the brilliance of Mr. Miyagi from the Karate Kid, and his unique approach in teaching his student Daniel. They explore the lessons we can learn from this approach, and how many of the seemingly ordinary things we do everyday, can actually be a vehicle for spiritual growth....

(If you are an animal lover, this is the episode for you.) What does our Catholic faith teach us about the way we should treat animals? Deacon Jeff and Joe explore this question, and also share some funny stories of Saints and their miraculous interactions with the animal kingdom....

Deacon Jeff and Joe talk about some of the Sacramentals Catholics display in their homes, such as artwork or statues, or the medals that they wear, or the Rosary's they use for prayer. Then later in the show, (just for fun) they explore the psychology that goes into selecting which pew we sit in at Mass.....