The Catholic Lab

Have we lost our common sense, even in God's house? Richard and Nicole have an honest chat about the little things we no longer get right: at Mass, in how we dress, in how we raise children, and in how we treat life itself.

In this episode:

📵 Phones and earbuds at Mass: why reverence is common sense

🤫 Learning silence during the week so we can pray on Sunday

⛪ Right thing, right time: the rosary during Mass, speaking in tongues during consecration

👕 "My body, my choice"? Dressing with dignity and thinking of others

🕊️ Being ready every day: death, grace and the hope of meeting again

⚖️ Why we don't end a loved one's life, even out of pity

👨‍👩‍👧 Parenting, purity and passing on the faith

❤️ Love God, love your neighbour: the ultimate common sense

🎬 Clips featured:

- Fr. Victor on the New Evangelization, from EP 014 of The Catholic Lab

- Kristan Hawkins (President, Students for Life of America) in conversation with students at a Jesuit college. Video courtesy of @kristanmercerhawkins on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/kristanmercerhawkins?xtok=MXYwYTY5cjdyaTA5aA==

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Why not go straight to God? This is a quick overview to the intercession of Saints, why it is not against what Scripture teaches. 🎧 Listen now and discover that faith is not always about what we feel. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecatholiclabpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZRRi5TVeU6b6dekAPg8MW 🌐Website: http://www.thecatholiclab.com

Have you ever prayed and felt absolutely nothing? Does God seem distant, silent, or far away?

In this episode, we explore spiritual dryness with a Reverend from the Dominican Community, looking at why God may seem silent, how to remain faithful when the feelings disappear, and how dryness can become a deeper encounter with God.

We also reflect on the disciples on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24:13–35.

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What happens when a man gives 10 years of his life to priestly formation, only to be asked to leave?

In this episode of The Catholic Lab Podcast, we explore the pain of leaving seminary, the questions of vocation and justice, and how someone can begin to heal when the future they imagined suddenly changes.

Is leaving the seminary a failure? Can those years still have meaning? And where is God when the path we believed He was leading us on comes to an unexpected end?

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In this episode, I was invited as a guest on the Soul Sisters and Brothers Apostolate, hosted by Dr. Agatha Nwokocha SSA, for a thought-provoking conversation on the Catholic faith, Church doctrine, and the challenges of living out our faith in a rapidly changing world.

We explored some important questions: What do Catholics actually believe and why? How do we remain faithful to the teachings handed down to us while engaging the questions and challenges of the modern world?

The conversation also reflects on the importance of knowing our Catholic heritage, understanding the foundations of our faith, and being able to give a reasoned account of what we believe.

This 2023 conversation remains relevant today, especially for young Catholics seeking to understand their faith beyond simply practicing it, and to discover the connection between faith, doctrine, reason, and everyday life.

NOTE: Oyeleke Richard is not a trained theologian or a representative of the Catholic Church. Kindly consult with your Priest and other official Church documents for the facts discussed.

🎙️ Originally hosted by: Soul Sisters and Brothers Apostolate
👤 Host: Dr. Agatha
📅 Year: 22nd December, 2023
🎧 Original Topic: Teachings and Lessons from Faith of Our Fathers🎧 Link to the Soul Sisters page: https://www.youtube.com/live/eh_0Ja-m8T4?si=ApvMYhOOV5-MKOfI

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Good communication is one of the foundations of a healthy marriage. In this episode, Mr & Mrs Ijehon share practical insights on communication, understanding, conflict, and growing together as a couple.
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Every relationship experiences conflict. But what separates healthy relationships from unhealthy ones is how couples handle disagreement, forgiveness and communication.

In this episode of the Catholic Lab Podcast, we sit down with Mr. & Mrs. Olatundun to discuss practical ways couples can resolve conflicts and grow together, guided by the wisdom of the Catholic faith.

We explore:

• Handling disagreements before they become major fights
• Knowing when to apologise, even when you feel right
• Forgiveness when the same issue keeps happening
• Communication, humility and patience in marriage
• Catholic wisdom for couples struggling with conflict

A conversation about learning not just how to avoid destroying relationships through conflict, but how to use conflict as an opportunity to grow in love.

🎙️ Guests: Mr. & Mrs. Olatundun A.K.A SUGAR 😍

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Why does Fulton Sheen still speak so powerfully to the world decades after his death?
In this episode, we explore the life, ministry, wisdom, and enduring influence of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen. What made his preaching so compelling, and why might his voice be especially relevant to Catholics and the world today?
We look at his legacy, his approach to evangelisation, and the timeless truths he proclaimed about Christ, culture, morality, and the human person.
Could the voice of Fulton Sheen help us rediscover the voice of the Church today?
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Dating today can feel confusing, exhausting, and sometimes toxic.

In this episode, we sit with Eniola Samuel to explore the realities of modern dating, unhealthy patterns, communication, boundaries, forgiveness, sexual purity, and the fear of commitment.

More importantly, we ask: What can we change to build healthier relationships that lead to love, maturity, and ultimately marriage?

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What did Jesus actually mean when He spoke about divorce and remarriage?

In this episode of The Catholic Lab Podcast, we take a close look at Matthew 19:3–12, examining Christ’s teaching on marriage, divorce, and the difficult phrase, “except for fornication.”

With Rev. Fr. Victor Ibiyemi, we explore the biblical context, the Catholic understanding of marriage, and what Jesus’ words mean for Christians today.

A thoughtful conversation about Scripture, marriage, fidelity, and the permanence of the marital covenant.

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