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Every week a different host brings on a panel of 3 experts to tackle topics on the minds of Catholics. From theology to social media, from young parents to the universal church, surround yourself with solid answers as you enter the Catholic Sphere!
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2025-08-28
Soon-to-Be-Saints: Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati & Bl. Carlo Acutis
As the canonization of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and Blessed Carlo Actus approaches, Ryan Penney and his panel of experts dive into the lives of these soon-to-be-saints.
2025-08-21
"Quo Vadis" Reason
Doug Keck and his expert panelists discuss how society got to sub-atomic realities and how they connect and contrast to spiritual truths when connected to man’s existence for God.
2025-08-14
Bearing the Cross in Parenthood, Pt. 2
Debbie Cowden and her panel of parents observe how St. Rose of Lima’s statement about the cross and heaven, applies to the times of suffering, grace, and holiness, in family life.
2025-08-07
Are We Entering a Catholic Revival?, Pt. 2
Kim Zember, Adrian Lawson, and Cameron Riecker join Ryan Penney to see if Catholicism is becoming cool again, as they discuss a potential Catholic revival in the United States.
2025-07-31
Condition Critical! Why Catholics Need to Be Concerned About Critical Theory!
Doug Keck and his panelists, Carrie Gress, Msgr. Charles Pope, and Colin B. Donovan, explain “critical theory,” its Marxist history, and why it will continue to divide people.
2025-07-24
Bearing the Cross in Parenthood, Pt. 1
Debbie Cowden and a panel of parents share how, through God’s grace, holiness can be attainable amidst the kind of suffering St. Maximillian Kolbe once called “the school of love.”
2025-07-17
Are We Entering a Catholic Revival?, Pt. 1
Ryan Penney and his panelist discuss a possible Catholic revival, how to stay motivated to take up the cross and work in the vineyard as interest in Catholicism grows in America.
2025-07-10
Has the Smoke of Woke Entered the Church?
Doug Keck and his panelists explain the cultural chaos which has evolved in the last few centuries, and also learn how to navigate popular culture’s error masquerading as truth.
2025-07-03
Storytelling: Building Blocks of Faith for Families, Pt. 2
Katie Warner, Adalee Hude, and Mary O’Neill join Debbie Cowden to offer their insight into using children’s literature as the building blocks of faith for families.
2025-06-12
Catholic Moms of Instagram: Highlighting Truth, Beauty & Goodness, Part 1
Debbie Cowden and her panel of moms, who are also accomplished authors, discuss how beautiful imagery and age-appropriate storytelling can help parents build faith at home.
2025-05-22
Heroic Motherhood: Finding Holy in the Hard, Pt. 2
Michaela Harrison, JuliaMarie Woolbright and Lisa Canning join Debbie Cowden to continue sharing their stories of motherhood and how they find “holy in the hard” seasons of life.
2025-05-15
Are We Turning a Cultural Corner, Pt. 2
Ryan Penney and his panel examine the current state of the Nation and discuss if the United States is becoming a God and Family First Nation and experiencing a cultural shift.
2025-05-08
Does Welcoming the Stranger Know No Borders? What's a Catholic to Think?
Join Doug Keck, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, and Colin B. Donovan as they discuss our responsibility to love our neighbors, and what the Church teaches on immigration.
2025-05-01
Heroic Motherhood: Finding Holy in the Hard, Pt. 1
Debbie Cowden and her panel of courageous women share their stories of motherhood, its beautiful redemptive suffering, and how they find “holy in the hard” seasons of life.
2025-04-24
Are We Turning a Cultural Corner, Pt. 1
Ryan Penny and his panel examine how Gen-Z and younger millennials are pivoting toward more traditional values on faith and family, thus turning a cultural corner in this country.