Swimming Upstream

Swimming Upstream

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Swimming Upstream episodes

  • 32: When Popes Get Political
    Pope Francis has been called the “Political Pope,” due to his involvement in various liberal political causes. Does that make him unique among popes? Also, what should Catholics do when they disagree with a pope on a political issue? I discuss these issues in today’s podcast. Resources: The Political Pope The Papal Bull Annulling the […]
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  • Episode 32: When Popes Get Political

    Pope Francis has been called the “Political Pope,” due to his involvement in various liberal political causes. Does that make him unique among popes? Also, what should Catholics do when they disagree with a pope on a political issue? I discuss these issues in today’s podcast.

    Resources:

    • The Political Pope
    • The Papal Bull Annulling the Magna Carta

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    • 31: Ten Years of Summorum Pontificum
      Today (September 14th, 2017) is the ten year anniversary of the implementation of Summorum Pontificum, the motu proprio of Pope Benedict XVI which liberalized the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass. I discuss the impact of the motu proprio, as well as the impact of the Mass on the Church in general. Resources: Summorum Pontificum What Benedict […]
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    • Episode 31: Ten Years of Summorum Pontificum

      Today (September 14th, 2017) is the ten year anniversary of the implementation of Summorum Pontificum, the motu proprio of Pope Benedict XVI which liberalized the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass. I discuss the impact of the motu proprio, as well as the impact of the Mass on the Church in general.

      Resources:

      • Summorum Pontificum
      • What Benedict Accomplished with Summorum Pontificum (Liturgy Guy)

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      • 30: The Catholic Church and Illegal Immigration
        Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, the USCCB, and Pope Francis on Immigration: sounds like fun! I discuss some of the latest headlines regarding the Catholic Church and illegal immigration, including the Catholic’s duty to listen to the hierarchy on this issue. Resources: Bannon on Catholic Church’s DACA support: ‘They need illegal aliens to fill the churches’ […]
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      • Episode 30: The Catholic Church and Illegal Immigration

        Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, the USCCB, and Pope Francis on Immigration: sounds like fun! I discuss some of the latest headlines regarding the Catholic Church and illegal immigration, including the Catholic’s duty to listen to the hierarchy on this issue.

        Resources:

        • Bannon on Catholic Church’s DACA support: ‘They need illegal aliens to fill the churches’
        • Pope Francis says rescinding DACA is not ‘pro-life’
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        • 29: Should You Invest in Cryptocurrency?
          Cryptocurrencies are so hot right now. Everyone wants to find the next cryptocurrency that’s going to skyrocket. As someone who’s been involved in cryptos since 2013, I’m often asked my opinion about investing in cryptocurrencies. Listen to find out! Resources: Coin Market Cap – updated prices for all cryptocurrencies Coinbase – the easiest way to […]
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        • Episode 29: Should You Invest in Cryptocurrency?

          Cryptocurrencies are so hot right now. Everyone wants to find the next cryptocurrency that’s going to skyrocket. As someone who’s been involved in cryptos since 2013, I’m often asked my opinion about investing in cryptocurrencies. Listen to find out!

          Resources:

          • Coin Market Cap – updated prices for all cryptocurrencies
          • Coinbase – the easiest way to buy Bitcoin and Ethereum
          • Shapeshift – the easiest way to exchange Bitcoin/Ethereum for other cryptocurrencies
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          • 28: Leaving Squishy Catholicism
            I recently read an article about “SquishyChurch” – i.e., what the Catholic Church has become today – and I wanted to explore it more in-depth. Resources: Exiting “SquishyChurch”: A Reading List for Redpilled Catholics
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          • Episode 28: Leaving Squishy Catholicism

            I recently read an article about “SquishyChurch” – i.e., what the Catholic Church has become today – and I wanted to explore it more in-depth.

            Resources:

            • Exiting “SquishyChurch”: A Reading List for Redpilled Catholics
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            Swimming Upstream is a podcast about life, liberty, and the pursuit of holiness. Hosted by Eric Sammons.