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St. Joseph’s Workshop with Fr. Matthew Spencer helps listeners to grow in holiness and navigate the ins and outs of Christian living. Fr. Spencer provides direction for your spiritual life and will he... more
FAQs about St. Joseph's Workshop with Fr. Matthew Spencer:How many episodes does St. Joseph's Workshop with Fr. Matthew Spencer have?The podcast currently has 723 episodes available.
December 11, 2019Ambivalence, Living with Intensity, Banana Art, S.A.D. 12.10.19Having a lukewarm relationship with your boss can be worse than having a bad relationship with your boss. God’s grace is needed more to overcome complacency an ambivalence. Discern what you’re called to do and DO IT. Have we become numb to the world? Performance Art reaches a new level of intrigue. The Catholic Church […]...more49minPlay
December 10, 2019Advent & Solemnity, Studying & Evangelization, Leisure, Immaculate Conception 12.9.19Feast of the Immaculate Conception: Mary was preserved from the stain of sin by the cross, forseen by the Father. God is outside of time; Mary is always interceding for us. The Immaculate Conception reminds us that God is working to accomplish what he has promised. Father Matthew shares insights on evangelization he discovered after […]...more49minPlay
December 07, 2019God Serves, Nativity Scenes, Confession & God, Blind Intercede 12.6.19Our notion of a master-servant relationship is not sufficient when we look at God. Jesus served to teach us how to be like him. Pope Francis encourages display of nativity scenes: it’s a living gospel and form of evangelization. Taking a lesson from the way children go to confession: we must present our sins, aware […]...more24minPlay
December 06, 2019Providence and Travel, Renew Hope, Confessing Sins, Reading 12.5.19Father Matthew shares challenges, struggles and God’s providence experienced in his recent cross country travel. Bystander saves man from suicide attempt; San Francisco man survives suicide attempt and goes on to promote awareness and prevention. God has made us out of love, for love, to be in union with him. Let this Advent become a […]...more49minPlay
December 05, 2019(encore) College Days, Sin never solves problems, Kurzgesagt, Election of Pope Francis 12.4.19Today’s broadcast is an encore from 9/9/19 Often addictions and compulsions stem from woundedness. The same is true in the spiritual life; we sin from a similar woundedness. Turning away from God: scripture is very clear – sin will never make us happy. Do we rely on God’s grace enough? Kurzgesagt is German for “In […]...more49minPlay
December 04, 2019Kanye West’s Conversion, Wanting Good, HGTV Effect, Humble & Hidden 12.3.19Father Matthew comments on Kim’s response to Kanye’s conversion. How we present ourselves to the world impacts the world. Cultivate virtue to live virtuously. The more you desire good, the more you’ll avoid sin. Why do people enjoy home renovation shows? How does the spiritual life involve renovation? Becoming a saint requires humility....more49minPlay
December 03, 2019Blessings & Lessons, Hidden & Revealed, Puzzle, Fasting from Social Media 12.2.19Lessons from the Oblates of St. Joseph’s Thanksgiving kitchen. In what ways do we struggle with trust? We can see God in those around us; in struggle and difficulty. Spending time in service on Thanksgiving. Do the mysteries of our faith “break our head”? Are you putting all of the pieces of the puzzle together […]...more25minPlay
December 02, 2019(encore) Stress, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini & St. Stanislaus Kostka, Likes, St. Leopold Mandic 11.29.19The 11/29/19 broadcast was an encore from 11/13/19 Stress is a natural part of life; even in the spiritual life, stress can lead us to turn to the Lord. Stress can also be a grave barrier to our spiritual growth. Many are celebrating St. Frances Xavier (Mother) Cabrini today; for Father Matthew, St. Stanislaus Kostka […]...more49minPlay
December 02, 2019(encore) Surfer asks Why, Personal Communication, WYD 2000, Navigating Difficult Times 11.28.19The 11/28/19 broadcast was an encore from 10/21/19 What can we learn from difficult circumstances? Do we take the opportunity to grow in virtue with small inconveniences? Celebrity tweets “send me a message” and thousands “fall for it.” People crave one-on-one communication/connection. As disciples of Jesus, we must create personal encounters. An encounter with Pope […]...more49minPlay
December 02, 2019Marriage, Christian Tradition, Stepping Up, Difficulties & Suffering 11.27.19Marriage: fundamental to society, vocations, co-creation with God and particularly under attack. Clarifying misunderstandings about consecrated life. Becoming like unto God: to experience “theosis” is the goal of Christianity. The analogy of marriage in religious life is a great reminder of exclusive mystical union. God doesn’t call the qualified, he qualifies the called. We’re called […]...more49minPlay
FAQs about St. Joseph's Workshop with Fr. Matthew Spencer:How many episodes does St. Joseph's Workshop with Fr. Matthew Spencer have?The podcast currently has 723 episodes available.