The Good Catholic Podcast

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A Military Chaplain's Story — with Fr. Matthew Pawlikowski Mar 11, 2021

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Today we’re joined by Father Matthew Pawlikowski, the retired senior chaplain at West Point Military Academy. Discover his fascinating journey into the military, Army Ranger school, and eventually the priesthood. Learn about the crucial role chaplains play in the military and beyond.

In this episode, we journey with Fr. Pawlikowski to West Point, Mount Sinai, Egypt, and beyond as he tells the stories of bringing the Eucharist and the Good News of the Gospel to those who protect our country.

Conversion through Mary — with Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC Mar 04, 2021

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Today we're joined by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, renowned author of Under the Mantle, Champions of the Rosary, and Consecration to St. Joseph. We speak with Father Calloway about his conversion from drug addict, to Catholic priest, the ways that Mary helps both men and women, and a whole lot more.

Learn more about Fr. Calloway here.

And you can browse his books here.

Crossroads 4 Christ with Travis Moran Feb 25, 2021

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This week we get to hear form Travis Moran, founder of Crossroads 4 Christ, a ministry bringing young adults into greater relationship with Christ and His Church. Travis and the Crossroads team are doing excellent work in Connecticut, and they have a lot to teach those around the country who want to better reach young adults with the Gospel.

You can learn more about C4C here: https://crossroadsforchrist.org/

Consider donating here: https://crossroadsforchrist.org/donate/

Suffering & Devotion — with Dr. Bob Schuchts Feb 18, 2021

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Today we're joined by Dr. Bob Schuchts, counselor, bestselling author, and the founder of the John Paul II Healing Center. Peter talks with Dr. Bob about his own journey to Christ, his experience with God's healing power, as well as his two most recent books: Real Suffering, and Be Devoted.

We talk about coping with suffering, finding healing in Christ, as well as hearing Dr. Bob's advice for a happy and holy marriage.

You can find Bob's books here. You can learn more about Dr. Bob's work with the John Paul II Healing Center here

Manual for Marriage — with Danielle Bean Feb 11, 2021

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Today we're joined by Danielle Bean, co-author of Manual for Marriage, a book where she and her husband, Dan, reflect on the ideas of vocation, sacrament, sacrifice, mutual love, and home and family life.

In today's interview, Christian talks with Danielle about what it was like to write the manual, the vocation of marriage, and family life in the age of COVID.

You can find the Manual for Marriage here.

Learn more about Danielle and see all her work at her website.

Hope to Die — with Dr. Scott Hahn Feb 03, 2021

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Today we're joined by Dr. Scott Hahn as we discuss his new book, Hope to Die: The Christian Meaning of Death and the Resurrection of the Body. We also talk about Dr. Hahn's conversion to Catholicism, his work over the years, and how death is not something which we should fear.

Dr. Hahn's book is available here, at The Catholic Company

St. Dymphna: Patroness Against Anxiety — with Fr. Benjamin Roberts Jan 20, 2021

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Today, we're joined by friend-of-the-podcast, Fr. Benjamin Roberts, as he shares with us his beautiful devotion to St. Dymphna, the patron saint of anxiety, depression, Alzheimer's, and every other mental illness. Fr. Roberts tells us how St. Dymphna (and prayer in general) can help us with our mental health, as well as how we can help those suffering around us.

Check out out full series with Fr. Roberts, and learn about how to bring God into our suffering, in The Meaning of Suffering.