Catholicism Unwrapped

025 - Fr. Beerman's Vocation Story

In this episode we're hearing from Father Andy Beerman on how the Lord moved him to enter seminary and ultimately to become His priest. 

024 - The Catholic's Guide to Voting (pt. 2)

**DISCLAIMER** These are educated conversations, in which we grapple with what what we do AND do not know. What the Church HAS told us, and some ideas of clarification on what the Church MIGHT mean by some statements which they have left up to interpretation. WE WILL NEVER tell anyone which candidate to vote for, but highly encourage you to look into the resources provided by the USCCB (listed below) and to bring your own thoughts and conversations to prayer. 
 
In this episode we continue our conversation with Isaac Landsteiner, Director of Parish Social Ministry at Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota. This is the first of a two part series on how to be more informed and understanding the main topics that we, as Catholics, MUST take into consideration as we head to the polls. Buckle up, we've got a lot to cover!
 
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship document: https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/forming-consciences-for-faithful-citizenship-title
More Resources from USCCB: https://www.usccb.org/offices/justice-and-peace/forming-consciences-faithful-citizenship
State of Minnesota Sample Ballot: https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/

023 - The Catholic's Guide to Voting (pt. 1)

In this episode we BEGIN the conversation with Isaac Landsteiner, Director of Parish Social Ministry at Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota. This is the first of a two part series on how to be more informed and understanding the main topics that we, as Catholics, MUST take into consideration as we head to the polls. Buckle up, we've got a lot to cover!
 
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship document: https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/forming-consciences-for-faithful-citizenship-title  
More Resources from USCCB: https://www.usccb.org/offices/justice-and-peace/forming-consciences-faithful-citizenship
State of Minnesota Sample Ballot: https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/
 

022 - Understanding SSPX

This week we're talking about the Society of St. Pius the 10th... What caused the split? Are their Masses valid? Are they in communion with Rome? All your questions will be answered here!

021 - Gender Dysphoria pt. 4

The 4th and final episode of the Gender Dysphoria mini series, where we discuss the final chapters of Jason Evert's book "Male, Female, Other?". 
See below for links to the resources mentioned in this episode.
 
Male, Female, Other? by Jason Evert: https://www.amazon.com/Male-Female-Other-Catholic-Understanding-ebook/dp/B0BNT18P9M
Jason Evert's talk at the National Eucharistic Congress (Jason's talk starts at 00:36:00): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiDHNZ_tYLQ
I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux by Jean C. J. d'Elbée: https://www.amazon.com/Believe-Love-Personal-Retreat-Teaching/dp/1928832288
 
 

020 - Gender Dysphoria pt. 3

One week late, but we're here!!
Third Episode in our series on Gender Dysphoria. Follow along as we discuss the book "Male, Female, Other?" by Jason Evert (Topic starts around 7 minutes)

019 - Gender Dysphoria pt. 2

018 - Gender Dysphoria pt. 1

This is a big one, guys! We really want to give the appropriate time and effort to this topic, so we're splitting it up a bit.
 
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017 - Outdoor Weddings

But isn’t Jesus everywhere? How can man-made beauty compare with God’s creation? Is it still a valid Sacrament?
We talk about all of these and more in this episode of Catholicism - Not just for Dummies.
 
P.S. Stay tuned till the end to hear a little about ordinations!

016 - How do you know?

This week we're covering Epistemology. What is Love, Truth or Freedom? And how do we know? Let's talk about objective reality vs. relativism.