AfterMass
AfterMass is a podcast for Catholics who desire more than just Sunday Mass attendance. Hosted by Ana Munley, a Catholic wife and mother, the show aims to help listeners experience real transformation in their faith. New episodes are released every Tuesday on platforms like Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts.
Episodes
Every Catholic Should Know This Before July 4th
Happy Fourth of July.Most Americans know the names George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams. But almost nobody knows the story of the Catholic family that helped shape the United States from its very beginning.In this video, we look at the remarkable lives of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence, Daniel Carroll, wh
Scientists Discovered What Happens When You Write Scripture by Hand
What if one of the simplest spiritual practices was also one of the most powerful for your brain?Recent neuroscience has found that writing by hand activates your brain in ways typing simply doesn't. Memory improves. Learning deepens. New neural connections form. But here's what's fascinating: Christians have been writing Scripture by hand for centuries.Sometimes the oldest Christian p
Why the SSPX Just Consecrated Four Bishops Against the Pope
Today, July 1, 2026, the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) consecrated four new bishops in Écône, Switzerland without papal approval, despite repeated public appeals from Pope Leo XIV not to proceed.So what is the SSPX? Why did this happen? Are they Catholic? What's the difference between the SSPX and the FSSP? And what does all of this mean for faithful Catholics who love the Traditional Latin M
Padre Pio Revealed What Happens to Your Soul at Communion
What Happens To Your Soul w happens to your soul when you receive Holy Communion?Padre Pio spent more than fifty years celebrating the Holy Mass while bearing the wounds of Christ. He called the Eucharist the greatest gift God has given the Church and believed the moments immediately after receiving Communion were some of the most powerful of a Christian's life.In this video, we'll explore
The Prayer Advice I Wish Someone Had Told Me Years Ago
If you've ever wanted a real prayer life but didn't know where to start, this video is for you. We're talking about the questions most people never answer: who you're actually talking to, what to do when prayer feels dry, why your mind wanders, how long you should pray, and the habits that help prayer become part of your everyday life. If you've struggled to stay consistent, I
Here's Everything You Wanted to Know (Not My Normal Content..Sorry LOL)
I'm answering some Q&As you've all asked!Thanks for being here and for making this little corner of the internet feel like a community. I hope you leave feeling like we know each other a little better.If you enjoyed this style of video, let me know in the comments and subscribe if you're new here! I'll see you in the next one ❤️
Cardinal McElroy Removed Fr. Rossetti.. Was It Fair?
Monsignor Rossetti is a 74 year old exorcist with 50 years of ministry. He posted a 5 minute Facebook video sharing a personal opinion about UFOs and four days later everything he built was gone. Another exorcist said the exact same thing to 2.5 million people and faced no consequences. But what stood out most was that Monsignor Rossetti didn't fight back, didn't rally his 150,000 follower
Paul Was Afraid of Being Disqualified. Are You?
Once saved always saved is one of the most comforting ideas in modern Christianity. It's also one of the most dangerous. Here's what Scripture, the early Church,and the saints actually say about whether salvation can be lost and what the Catholic Church teaches that most people on both sides aren't willing to reckon with.
Padre Pio's Warning About the Last Days (And What As Catholics We Must Do Now)
Padre Pio warned that the greatest dangers to souls in the last days wouldn't come from outside the Church, but from confusion, spiritual complacency and the loss of the sense of sin.In this video, we're looking at what Padre Pio actually said, how his warnings compare to what we're seeing today and most importantly, what he believed Catholics should do in response.This isn't about
What Mortal Sin Actually Does To Your Soul (The Church Doesn't Sugarcoat This)
What is mortal sin? and what does it actually do to your soul? In this episode, we break down the three conditions for mortal sin, why sanctifying grace disappears completely, why you won't feel it happening, what the saints (Padre Pio, St. John Vianney, St. Thomas Aquinas) said about it and why dying in mortal sin means permanent separation from God. Plus: the one thing that restores your sou
Why Padre Pio Prayed This One Prayer Every Single Day for 50 Years
Everyone knows Padre Pio for the stigmata, the bilocation, and the confession lines that wrapped around the monastery. But almost everything famous about Padre Pio.. the wounds, the suffering, his entire spiritual life.. traces back to one thing: his daily devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.In this episode, we look at Padre Pio's life through the lens of the Sacred Heart, including the tran
Can Demons Put Thoughts in Your Mind? Here's What the Church Teaches
Have you ever had a disturbing thought appear out of nowhere and wondered where it came from?Can demons influence our thoughts? Can they plant ideas in our minds? What does the Catholic Church actually teach about intrusive thoughts, temptation, and spiritual warfare?In this video, we explore the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Catechism, and the experiences of saints like St. John Vianney, S
The Real Reason Prayer Feels So Hard Sometimes and What To Do
Why does your mind suddenly wander the moment you start praying? Is it just normal human distraction... or could something deeper be happening?In this video, we'll look at what saints like St. Teresa of Ávila, St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. John Cassian, and St. Francis de Sales taught about distractions in prayer, intrusive thoughts, spiritual warfare, and how to tell the difference between ordi
The 12 Promises of the Sacred Heart Explained
What did Jesus actually promise to those devoted to His Sacred Heart?In this video, we're breaking down all 12 promises given to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, including promises of peace in families, consolation in suffering, conversion of sinners, protection at the hour of death, and the famous "Great Promise" connected to the Nine First Fridays.These promises helped spread Sacred Hea
The Story of Fulton Sheen's Path to Sainthood w/ Msgr Jason Gray from the Fulton Sheen Foundation
In this episode of After Mass, I sit down with Monsignor Jason Gray, Executive Director of the Fulton Sheen Foundation, to talk about Archbishop Fulton Sheen's upcoming beatification on September 24th, 2026.We cover the incredible story of the approved miracle, a baby born with no heartbeat for 61 minutes who survived without brain damage, and how the investigation process actually works. Mons
What Jesus Meant By "Reparation" (Feast of the Sacred Heart)
Today is the Feast of the Sacred Heart ❤️🔥You've probably heard the word reparation before, especially in connection with the Sacred Heart, the First Fridays, and the Holy Hour. But what does it actually mean?In this video, we're breaking down the theology, Scripture, and history behind one of the most important and misunderstood concepts in Catholic spirituality, and why Jesus specifical
Can Souls in Purgatory Pray for Us? The Surprising Catholic Debate
Can the souls in Purgatory pray for us?It's a question Catholics have debated for centuries. While the Church clearly teaches that we should pray for the souls in Purgatory, the question of whether they can intercede for us remains open.In this video, we'll explore what the Church actually teaches about Purgatory, the Communion of Saints, the arguments made by St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Rober
Joseph of Cupertino: The Saint Who Levitated for Decades - One of the Church's Most Mysterious Cases
Did a Catholic saint really levitate?According to eyewitness testimony, Saint Joseph of Cupertino spent decades rising off the ground during prayer, Mass, and moments of intense devotion. His witnesses included cardinals, bishops, a pope, Protestant observers, and even investigators from the Inquisition.What makes his story insane isn't just the levitations.. it's the fact that the Church
Why Building a Prayer Life Feels Impossible (And What To Do About It)
Prayer isn't hard because you're lazy, distracted, or doing it wrong.It's hard because prayer asks for something modern life is designed to destroy: sustained attention directed toward God.In this video, we'll look at what the saints, the Catechism, and centuries of Catholic wisdom teach about why prayer feels difficult, why dryness doesn't mean failure, and how to build a pray
The Open Wound of Christ, And What It Was Opened For
The lance that pierced Christ’s side didn’t just wound Him, it opened something. Something that has been open for two thousand years.In this video, we explore what actually flowed from the side of Christ, why it matters for every sacrament you receive and why the entire month of June exists as an invitation to stop just benefiting from it abstractly and actually go in. This is theology that doesn’
What Happens During Eucharistic Adoration? (And What Are You Supposed To Do?)
Have you ever walked into an Adoration chapel and wondered what everyone was actually doing?Why do Catholics spend an hour kneeling before the Blessed Sacrament? Is Jesus really present in the Eucharist? What happens during Adoration and what are you supposed to do when you get there?In this video, we'll explore the history of Eucharistic Adoration, the Church's teaching on the Real Presen
The Rejected Nun Who Gave Us the Sacred Heart Devotion
Here you can find the writing of Saint Mary Margaret via her Autobiography: https://amzn.to/4elHZIN For centuries, Catholics have prayed to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. But few know the incredible story of the woman behind it.St. Margaret Mary Alacoque was mocked, doubted, investigated and dismissed by many of the very people who were supposed to guide her. Her superiors questioned her and theologia
The Noonday Devil: The Difference Between Spiritual Burnout and Acedia
Have you stopped wanting to pray? Do Mass, the Rosary, Scripture, and your spiritual life feel dry, exhausting, or pointless?You may be dealing with one of two very different problems: spiritual burnout or spiritual laziness (what the Church traditionally calls acedia).
June Was Never Lost: The Sacred Heart, First Fridays, and Why This Month Matters
June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, but many Catholics don't know why. Every year, conversations start about "taking June back" or "reclaiming June for the Sacred Heart." But what if June was never lost in the first place?
Pope Leo XIV Just Released an Encyclical About AI.. And Everyone Should Read It
Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas ("The Greatness of Humanity"), and it tackles one of the most important questions of our time:What happens when technology advances faster than our understanding of what it means to be human?Whether you're Catholic, Christian, or simply interested in the future of AI and humanity, this document raises questions that
Can Demons Attach Themselves to Objects? What Exorcists and Saints Actually Said
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The Horrifying Martyrdom of Saint Agatha
Saint Agatha’s martyrdom became one of the most infamous stories in early Christian history. During Roman persecution under Emperor Decius, a young Christian woman from Sicily refused to renounce Christ despite humiliation, imprisonment, torture and death. This is the story of Saint Agatha, the Roman Empire, early Christian martyrdom and the terrifying realization Rome kept encountering again and
Padre Pio Revealed What Your Guardian Angel Does at Night
Padre Pio spent his life speaking about guardian angels, spiritual warfare, temptation and the unseen reality surrounding the human soul.. but some of the most interesting stories connected to him involved what he claimed happens while people are asleep.
How the Early Christians Survived Rome | MINI HISTORY EPISODE :)
The early Christians had no armies, political power, or social influence, yet Christianity survived one of the most powerful empires in human history. This is the true story of persecution, martyrdom, the Roman Empire and how the early Church continued spreading despite attempts to erase it.
Can Catholics Accidentally Commit Mortal Sin? Mortal, Venial and Scrupulosity Explained.
Can Catholics accidentally commit mortal sin? What’s the difference between mortal and venial sin? In this video, we break down what the Catholic Church actually teaches about grave matter, full knowledge, deliberate consent, confession, scrupulosity, spiritual numbness and why so many of us misunderstand mortal sin entirely
The Terrifying True Story of Saint John Vianney and Why Satan Feared Him
Saint John Vianney wasn’t a movie character. He was a real Catholic priest who spent his life hearing confessions, fighting for souls and enduring terrifying spiritual attacks that witnesses around him claimed were demonic. His room shook at night. Furniture moved. His bed was even set on fire. But what terrified hell most wasn’t him.. it was what happened in the confessional.
Are YOU Lukewarm? This Is What Lukewarm Christianity Actually Looks Like.
What does lukewarm Christianity actually look like? In this video, we talk about spiritual numbness, distraction, comfort, emotional Christianity, social media, silence, prayer, discipline.. and why so many Christians feel disconnected from God while still appearing religious externally.
What Happened During The Ascension of Jesus?
The Solemnity of the Ascension of our Lord is one of the most important feasts in Christianity, but many people overlook what it actually means. From Christ’s bodily Ascension into Heaven to the mission of the apostles, Pentecost, and the kingship of Christ, this feast changes the way Christians understand Heaven, the Church and humanity itself.
The Bullet, Pope Saint John Paul II and Our Lady of Fatima
On May 13, 1981, Pope Saint John Paul II was shot in St. Peter's Square during one of the most shocking moments in modern Church history. This is the full story behind the assassination attempt, the connection to Our Lady of Fatima and the forgiveness that stunned the world.
Before You Celebrate Our Lady of Fatima, Watch This First
On May 13, 1917, three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal claimed the Virgin Mary appeared to them with messages about prayer, repentance, war, hell, conversion and the rosary. But what actually happened at Fatima? In this video, I break down the full story of Our Lady of Fatima, the Miracle of the Sun, the Fatima secrets, the children involved and why Catholics still commemorate Fatima over 10
IVF, Surrogacy, and Natural Law Explained Clearly
you know why videos like this get hundreds of thousands of likes?because there are so many different christian voices, no central authority and no shared framework for how moral questions are even supposed to be answered.in this video, i break down how the catholic church actually approaches issues like ivf and surrogacy through natural law, what that means and why the conclusions stay consistent
Fr. Chad Ripperger Explains the Real Signs of Holiness
what does real holiness actually look like? in this video, i break down Fr. Chad Ripperger’s teaching on the fruits of the Holy Spirit, interior transformation, chastity, modesty, patience, charity, spiritual maturity and the difference between external religion and genuine sanctity. holiness is deeper than appearances and over time grace leaves visible effects on the soul.
Mary, Queen of Heaven.. and It’s Actually Biblical?
If you’ve ever wondered why Catholics dedicate the entire month of May to Mary or why the Church calls her Queen.. this video walks through the actual biblical and theological foundation behind it.We go through the structure of the Davidic kingdom and the role of the queen mother, how Jesus fulfills the New Adam, why Mary is understood as the New Eve, and how her queenship flows directly from her
These Signs Reveal Where Your Soul Is Headed
most people assume they’re “good enough” or that they’ll figure it out later, but the reality is eternity isn’t determined by random good moments, it’s determined by direction. in this video, i break down 6 signs from Fr. Chad Ripperger that reveal whether your life is actually moving toward heaven, not based on feelings or appearances, but on real patterns like repentance, prayer, discipline and
How To Discern Friendships (Without Judging People)
discernment isn’t about judging people, it’s about living in truth.in this video, i’m talking about friendships and the people we allow close to us, how to recognize when something is off, when to step back and why you’re not responsible for fixing everyone. this is really about learning how to live with prudence, temperance and self-mastery in real situations.
9 Things I Had to Cut Out to Actually Grow Closer to God
these are real things i stopped doing as i got more serious about my relationship with God, from what i watch and listen to to how i speak and who i open up to. i'm hoping you'll find this helpful and leave below anything you have also noticed has changed in your life during your walk with God!
Every Part of the Catholic Mass Explained (And Why It Matters)
If you’ve ever been at Mass just going through the motions, this will completely change how you see it. Every part of the Mass is rooted in Scripture, history and meaning.. and once you understand what’s actually happening, it stops feeling repetitive and starts becoming something you can’t unsee.
The Sin Padre Pio Said Is More Dangerous Than Lust or Greed
a respected doctor walked into confession expecting absolution.. and Padre Pio refused him. not once, not twice, but three times.this wasn’t a man living in obvious sin. he was generous, faithful, disciplined.. everything most people would call a “good Catholic.” so what did Padre Pio see that no one else could?in this video, we break down the one sin Padre Pio warned about repeatedly, a sin that
The 15 Promises of the Rosary Explained
Most of us have heard of the 15 promises of the Rosary, but these promises aren’t superstition and they aren’t guarantees of an easy life.. people think they are a “pray this, get that” formula.. but they're not.They come from private revelation traditionally associated with St. Dominic and Blessed Alan de la Roche, and while they are not dogma, they reflect something real about what happens t
The 6 Habits That Actually Repel Demons
Most people think spiritual warfare is about extreme situations, but it usually shows up in ordinary life first. Father Steven Frederick Schmieder explains how demons are drawn to disorder, and how small habits in your daily life can either invite that in or push it out. This video walks through 6 simple ways to bring order back into your life, your home and your routine and why that matters for y
Stop Going to Confession Like This. (St. Catherine of Siena Explains Why)
Book mentioned: https://amzn.to/41PuVECMost of us Catholics go to confession the same way every time and never stop to ask why nothing is actually changing.In this video, we walk through what Catherine of Siena teaches about how to prepare for confession in a way that actually leads to real contrition, not just saying your sins and moving on.This isn’t about whether confession “works” because the
Demons Know Who St. Michael Is. Do You?
Most people know St. Michael as the angel with the sword, the one we pray to for protection, but very few actually understand who he is according to Scripture, the Church and even exorcists.In this video, I break down:Where St. Michael appears in the Bible (Daniel, Jude, Revelation)What his role actually is in the order God establishedHow the Church invokes him in exorcisms and why that mattersWha
St. Faustina Reveals 3 Regrets of Souls in Purgatory
In her visions, St. Faustina Kowalska recorded what souls actually experience after death, and what they wish they had done differently while they were still alive.If you’ve been putting off confession, ignoring prayer, or assuming you have more time, this is your reminder that eternity is not theoretical.📖 Based on the writings of St. Faustina (Diary of Divine Mercy)#catholic #purgatory #divineme
Death And Judgement According To Fr. Chad Ripperger
There is a dangerous assumption a lot of us are living with right now: that at the end of our life, we'll have time to repent, go to confession and make things right with God.. but that is not what the Church teaches. In this video, I break down key points from a sermon by Fr. Chad Ripperger on death and the particular judgment and why this mindset is spiritually dangerous.https://www.youtube.
This Sunday You Can Be Completely Forgiven (Here’s How)
This Sunday is not just another Sunday in the Catholic Church. It is Divine Mercy Sunday, and it carries a promise that is almost unheard of: complete forgiveness of sins and all temporal punishment. That means your soul can be restored to the state it was in at Baptism.In this video, I break down exactly what Divine Mercy Sunday is, where it comes from, what Jesus revealed to Saint Faustina Kowal
I Responded to a Viral Protestant Video.. Here’s What He Got Wrong
This video is a direct response to a viral Protestant critique of the Catholic Church, breaking down three of the most common claims people make about Catholicism and addressing them with actual teaching, Scripture and context.I’m not interested in strawman arguments or surface level takes. What I am interested in is truth, because if you have access to the internet, to Scripture and to 2,000 year
Every Time You Meet Someone, This Is Happening (Padre Pio)
What if every conversation you’ve ever had wasn’t just between you and another person?Padre Pio spoke about something most people have never considered that when two people meet, their guardian angels are also present.. and they’re actively working.
Christian Podcasts Need to Stop Doing This.
People are calling something the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ that is not the Eucharist. In this video, I respond to clips of *huge* christian podcast platforms taking “communion” at home, ordering it online and explain why this is not just a misunderstanding, it’s a redefinition of something Christ clearly established. Calling something that is not Christ, Christ, is dangerous and irreverent.Pl
Good Friday. What Actually Happened.
may you never forget the weight of what He endured for us.
day three: ""Woman, behold, your son." / "Behold, your mother."
Day 3 of 7, breaking down the final words of Jesus on the cross as we walk through Holy Week leading up to Easter.
day two: "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise."
Day 2 of 7, breaking down the final words of Jesus on the cross as we walk through Holy Week leading up to Easter.
Why We Avoid the Cross (And What It’s Doing to Us)
Most of us don’t reject the Cross but we avoid it.. in quieter ways. We soften it. We move past it too quickly. We focus on what feels comfortable and skip what confronts us.But the Cross forces us to face what sin actually costs, what truth requires and what real love looks like and if we stay long enough, it starts to change us.
lent update | spoiler: not good lol
wanted to give an update on how I'm entering Holy Week!
day one: “Father, Forgive Them”
Day 1 of 7, breaking down the final words of Jesus on the cross as we walk through Holy Week leading up to Easter.
What Palm Sunday Actually Means (And Why the Crowd Was Wrong)
Palm Sunday is often treated like a celebration, but when you actually look at what’s happening in the Gospels, the moment is far more complex.The crowd recognizes Jesus as king, but they misunderstand what kind of king He is. They shout “Hosanna,” lay down palm branches,and publicly welcome Him into Jerusalem, yet within days, everything shifts.The question it leaves behind isn’t whether you woul
why "Christian" content feels off
There’s a phrase that keeps showing up everywhere lately: “Christian lifestyle.” and the more I hear it, the more I realize.. something about it is off because Christianity was never meant to be something you fit into your life. It was meant to take it over.
not every friendship is meant to stay
If you’ve ever felt like certain friendships leave you more distracted, more negative or just.. not closer to who you’re trying to become, this matters. Our society talks a lot about “boundaries” and “protecting your peace,” but rarely about the deeper question: are your friendships actually helping you grow in virtue.. or slowly pulling you into compromise? This is about being honest with the kin
what happens when you pray the rosary (according to Padre Pio)
Most Catholics have prayed the rosary.. but very few of us understand what’s actually happening when we do.In this video, we break down what St. Padre Pio taught about the rosary, how it works spiritually and why he called it a weapon for the soul.If you’ve ever felt like your prayers weren’t doing anything, this might change how you pray the rosary moving forward.
the thief on the cross: what this means for your salvation
the story of the thief on the cross is one of the most quoted moments in the gospel and one of the most misunderstood. how can someone who spent their life in sin be promised paradise in a single moment?we break down what’s actually happening at the cross: justice, responsibility, mercy and what real repentance looks like. because this is revelation of how it actually works and it raises a harder
passiontide | the week the Church gets quiet
Most Catholics have experienced Passiontide, but don’t actually know what it is. This is the final part of Lent leading into Holy Week, where the Church shifts its focus completely onto the Passion of Christ: His suffering, His sacrifice and the reality of the Cross.If you’ve noticed crosses and statues being covered, or the tone of Mass feeling more serious and focused, it’s the Church is intenti
people love Jesus.. so why not the Church?
Why do so many people say they love Jesus but reject the Church?In this episode we look at the growing cultural trend of separating Jesus from the Church and why that split would have made no sense to early Christians. If you admire Jesus but struggle with religion, this conversation is for you.Check out our private community: www.patreon.com/anamunleyFollow for more conversations on faith, cultur
sitting down with Sips With Serra
today i’m sitting down with Adrian from Sips with Serra, a Catholic content creator whose passion for the faith and honest conversations about the Church have inspired so many online. it was a wonderful conversation where we talked about his childhood, his conversion and all things Catholicism.connect with adrian!instagram: @sipswithserrayoutube: / @sipswithserrapatreon: www.patreon.com/SipswithSe
do you love God? or how God makes you feel?
Many people assume that when they surrender to God, peace and clarity will immediately follow. But often the opposite happens.. prayer feels quiet, Scripture feels flat and God feels silent.So what does that actually mean?In this episode we talk about spiritual dryness, why God sometimes removes emotional consolation and the deeper question silence exposes in our faith: Do we love God.. or do we l
feminism vs christianity: can they coexist?
Feminism is one of the most influential movements in modern culture, but very few people stop to ask an important question: does it actually align with Christian teaching?In this episode we unpack the roots of feminism, how it shaped modern views on marriage, authority and gender.. and why many of its core ideas conflict with the historic teachings of the Catholic Church.We also talk about why con
first saturday devotion
after the apparitions at Fatima, the Virgin Mary asked for a devotion of reparation to her Immaculate Heart to be practiced on the first saturday of five consecutive months. but what does that actually mean?in this video we break down:• the origin of the first saturday devotion• the four things Mary asked Catholics to do• the spiritual meaning behind the devotion• the promise connected to itif you
what actually has to die to follow jesus?
What actually dies when you decide to follow Jesus? In this episode of 40 Days at the Foot of the Cross, we reflect on a truth that many Christians don’t expect: discipleship always costs something. When Christ calls us to follow Him, He’s not just asking for belief. He’s asking for surrender. And that surrender often means letting parts of our old life die.In this Lenten reflection, we talk about
this lent is so hard for me!
Lent is more than giving something up. It’s about letting God expose what’s underneath.I’m sharing what I gave up for Lent this year, why I chose it, and what it’s already revealing in me. From cutting out Uber Eats and food delivery to being intentional about my words and refusing gossip or unkind speech, this Lent has been confronting in ways I didn’t expect.This is just an honest check-in. No p
"how I became Catholic" - conversation with CatholicSam
today i’m sitting down with Sam AKA CatholicSam, a catholic convert and content creator and his journey into the Church is both thoughtful and bold. We talk about conversion, Protestant objections and what ultimately drew him to Catholicism.we also continue the conversation with an exclusive q&a on patreon, where we answer questions submitted directly by the community.join us on patreon for th
don't skip the cross
Lent has begun, and Episode 1 of 40 Days at the Foot of the Cross starts with the foundation of Christianity: you don’t get to follow Jesus and skip the Cross.In this reflection, we break down what Jesus actually means when He says, “deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me” (Matthew 16:24). The Cross is not inconvenience. It’s death to self. It’s surrender. It’s allowing God to reorder yo
how to do lent well as a catholic
Are you actually doing Lent well.. or just checking a box?In this episode, we talk about how to approach Lent the way the Church intends, not the way we've usually approached it, which has historically been as a self improvement challenge or a diet plan.. not as 40 days of random sacrifices, either. But as a season of repentance, discipline, surrender and real interior conversion.Lent is not a
James Van Der Beek's passing.. everyone needs to hear this.
In this video, I’m reacting to a message shared by James Van Der Beek about identity, fatherhood, purpose and what it means to be worthy of love.There is so much beauty in what he says about being a husband, father and steward, and I want to unpack why that resonates so deeply. But I also want to gently address the part where he suggests removing the word “God” if it feels too scary or triggering.
sins hiding in plain sight
In this video, I talk honestly about sin. The quiet sins we excuse, normalize and stop noticing over time. The ones that don’t feel rebellious but slowly harden the heart.This is about learning how to examine our conscience honestly and let God name what we keep protecting.If you’ve ever felt unsettled in your spiritual life but couldn’t quite put your finger on why, this conversation is for you.💌
my catholic reversion story
People ask all the time how I came back to the Catholic faith, and this episode is the full answer. In this reversion story, I share the honest journey of coming back to the Catholic Church, what slowly broke down my resistance, and why returning to the faith wasn’t emotional hype but real conviction. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, distance from the Church, or questions about truth, this epis
Make Christmas Holy Again | The Journey to Bethlehem | Part 4: The Night God Came.. What Happens After Christmas
In this episode, we slow down and step into the night God chose to enter our world. Not in power. Not in spectacle. But in vulnerability, silence and surrender.We talk about what it actually means that God came close. Not symbolically. Not metaphorically. Physically. Historically. Intentionally.This episode unpacks why the Incarnation changes everything. How God entering our mess sanctified ordina
Make Christmas Holy Again | The Journey to Bethlehem | Part Three: Joseph
In Episode 3 of our Advent series, Make Christmas Holy Again: The Journey to Bethlehem, we turn to Joseph’s yes, one of the most overlooked yet essential acts of obedience in the Christmas story.Joseph does not speak a single recorded word in Scripture, yet God entrusts him with extraordinary responsibility. He is chosen to protect Mary, safeguard Jesus, and legally place Christ within the house o
