This episode is straight fun. Mardi Gras preparation in New Orleans. Don't worry, even if you know nothing about Mardi Gras. The questions are general, but the sub themes are Mardi Gras which gives Mardi Gras veterans James and Sarah Rosenbloom & Kelly and Jason Shroeder ample opportunity to explain the uniquely Catholic traditions of the carnival season. 

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Jesus calls us to "Put Out Into The Deep Water" which can be scary and uncomfortable. Fr. Brad uses the life of Augustus Tolton, former slave and first ordained African American man as an example of how to do this. Happy Black History Month!

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In response to a listener suggestion, Fr. Brad travels to St. Francisville and sits next to a wood burning stove and plumbs the mind of Dr. Brad Fossier on NFP, contraception, and the good news about the choices women have. If you have children in the car, maybe listen a bit later! 

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Fr. Brad hosts a game at the Goretti House between Grace Krause, and newcomers, Liz Casey, and Jarrod & Courtney Quebodeaux. Spiritual Spirits abound, and this episode is heavy on history and great follow up information. NOLA No-Call? We're not bitter...we promise.... okay we lied!

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Homily about weeping in response to the law and commandments of God.

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Fr. Brad & Grace break down their March For Life experiences and comment on the Covington Catholic incident.

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Fr. Brad hosts a very large group of faithful families. Members from his domestic church circle battle it out neighborhood style. They also give great advice throughout and end with some suggested reading. 

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Fr. Brad's Epiphany Homily. We're not the center of the universe. The Lord is!

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Fr. Brad gets to play this week because doctoral student, husband, and father, Jordan Haddad guest hosts as Fr Paul Gros, Kathleen Lee, and Olivia Gulino join for a great episode with some deep dives into theology. Judging by the outages at the end, there was much fun had!

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This episode of Coffee Talk Fr. Brad sits down with CJ & Danielle Laird before a Quizzical Papist recording and talk about being intentionally prayerful families and how the Domestic Church movement has helped.

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