Best Catholic Marriage Apostolate Podcasts (2025)

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Life on Mission with AJ Garcia // Episode 232 56:41

5d ago56:41

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AJ Garcia, parish regional director of FOCUS, joins us to talk about his decision to join FOCUS, to leave FOCUS, and to rejoin FOCUS! As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ join our free resource library platform here catch our other podcast, Love Your Marriage, by clicking here: https://ouroutpost.org/po…

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Papal History 31:56

11d ago31:56

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The Pope as the leader of the Catholic Church finds it's origins the New Testament when Jesus chose Peter as the first pope. Through history, there have been various ways to choose the pope. A conclave is the current form of electing a new pope where cardinals assemble in the Sistine Chapel and cast their votes. In this episode of On Mission, Chris…

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Life on Mission with Leanne Jarvis // Episode 231 1:19:56

12d ago1:19:56

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Leanne Jarvis is a Certified FEMM Fertility & Hormone Coach, as well as a former FOCUS missionary! She shares her story of athletic ambitions crushed, faith gained, and mission lived both on campus and out in the world! You can find her work at https://rosefem.com/ As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ j…

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Life on Mission with Luke and Megan Reetz // Episode 230 52:17

19d ago52:17

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This is a rare treat! Luke and Megan Reetz join Joseph on this episode, and Luke was one of the most instrumental men in Joseph's deepening conversion in college. We get to hear how each of them ended up joining FOCUS, what they learned, and how their lives are playing out now on mission! As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at h…

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Retreat Experiences and Accompaniment 37:30

25d ago37:30

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Retreats are an ancient practice for Catholics to get away from the day-to-day life and allow God to work in their hearts in a deeply intimate way. Brian Rhude, Project Coordinator at the Catholic Apostolate Center and Campus Minister for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, joins this episode of On Mission with Chris Pierno, Sarah Scalfaro, and Fr. Frank…

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Life on Mission with Nathan Stanley // Episode 229 52:20

26d ago52:20

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Nathan Stanley, the senior director of Talent and Leadership Development for FOCUS, joins Joseph for this episode, and what a delight it was! Listen in to find out more! As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ join our free resource library platform here catch our other podcast, Love Your Marriage, by clic…

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Coached by the Curé with Kevin Wells // Episode 228 1:02:42

1M ago1:02:42

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Joseph talks to author Kevin Wells about St. John Vianney and his lessons for parents today. Purchase Kevin's book here: https://kevinwells.org/books Kevin Wells is a Catholic writer, speaker, and former sports reporter with the Tampa Tribune, where he covered major-league baseball. He is the author of the best-selling Catholic book The Priests We …

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Jubilee Year 29:01

1M ago29:01

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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, William Tishuk, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Dr. Susan Timoney, STD, Associate Professor of Practice at the Catholic University of America, to discuss the Jubilee Year: Pilgrims of Hope, 2025. The Church has an excellent opportunity to strengthen its hope in the Lord as we prepare for the 20…

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Do You Have Teammates? // Episode 227 7:45

1M ago7:45

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Do you have a mission? And do you know who around you is working toward the same end? Listen in to find out more! As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ join our free resource library platform here catch our other podcast, Love Your Marriage, by clicking here: https://ouroutpost.org/podcasts/ see what we …

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Are You a Spy? // Episode 226 19:20

2M ago19:20

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Happy Spy Wednesday? Odds are good, we all operate as spies in the kingdom of God, from time to time. Today's a good day to repent and stop! As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ join our free resource library platform here catch our other podcast, Love Your Marriage, by clicking here: https://ouroutpost…

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Families at Mass 43:25

2M ago43:25

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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Sarah Scalfaro, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Krissy Pierno and Kate Fowler to discuss their experiences when bringing their families to Mass. Parents with young children understand how getting to Mass and getting through Mass can offer specific challenges. Kate and Krissy offer tips and advi…

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Life on Mission with Jared Smyth // Episode 225 1:11:43

2M ago1:11:43

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We had the delight of hosting Jared Smyth, vice president at Communio and former FOCUS missionary (and Joseph's former missionary!) for this episode! For those in marriage ministry/parish ministry/diocesan ministry, check out Communio and let Jared know if you're interested in their services at [email protected]! As always, check out our work, an…

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Life on Mission with John and Caitlin Wojtasek // Episode 224 1:11:55

2M ago1:11:55

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John and Caitilin Wojtasek are two lovely former missionaries and we are delighted to have hosted them on the podcast! They share their missionary journeys as well as their struggles with infertility as a married couple, and we hope you find their story to be a blessing to you! You can find out more about John's work here: https://goldeneaglecreati…

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Eucharistic Revival: Year of Mission 28:29

2M ago28:29

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In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Deacon Mark Krejci of the Diocese of Crookston to discuss the third year of the Eucharistic Revival, Year of Mission. This is an exciting new season of the Revival movement. The Holy Spirit has enkindled a missionary fire in the heart of …

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Life on Mission with Thomas Ripplinger // Episode 223 48:55

2M ago48:55

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Thomas Ripplinger spent two years as a full-time Catholic missionary at Michigan Technological University, and is still living mission today with his wife and children in a small town in Wisconsin. Join us for a delightful conversation! As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ join our free resource library…

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Life on Mission with Amanda Teixeira // Episode 222 46:18

3M ago46:18

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We're joined with Amanda Teixeira, co-founder of WalletWin, to talk about her time as a full-time missionary and the lessons and fruit that came from years with FOCUS and beyond! Hear how she was at the beginning of both FOCUS Greek and FOCUS Summer Projects! In January 2012, FOCUS missionary Amanda Teixeira, and her husband, Jonathan, had $25,000 …

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Working with High School Students 41:03

3M ago41:03

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In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Christian Bordak-Roseman, a high school theology teacher from the Washington, D.C. area, to discuss his experience accompanying students through high school. High school is a pivotal time in a person’s life. Students face a lot of pressur…

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Making a Trinity House with Soren Johnson // Episode 221 52:17

3M ago52:17

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Soren and Ever Johnson are founders of Trinity House, and Joseph had a chance to sit down with Soren and discuss what makes a home really imitate the love of the Trinity. The mission of Trinity House Community is to inspire families to make home a taste of heaven for the renewal of faith and culture. Consider launching a Trinity House Community Gro…

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Tempus Fugit, Memento Mori: A Lenten Episode // Episode 220 34:53

3M ago34:53

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"Remember Man that thou art dust, and unto dust thou shalt return!" There's no time like Lent to reflect a little more deeply on death. Find the catechism section here: https://www.vatican.va/content/catechism/en/part_one/section_two/chapter_three/article_11/ii_dying_in_christ_jesus.html As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at ht…

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Catholic Hospitality 27:20

3M ago27:20

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In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Monica Thom Konschnik, Management Consultant for the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss hospitality practices at parishes. Catholic hospitality is a virtue and a gift that involves welcoming others and serving them in the name of Chri…

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The Father's Blessing with Deacon Luke Oestman // Episode 219 55:46

3M ago55:46

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Deacon Luke Oestman, longtime missionary with FOCUS and director of St. Timothy Fellows, joins the podcast to share his passion for the Father's blessing! You can find Deacon Luke here: https://focus.org/missionaries/luke-oestman/ As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ join our free resource library platf…

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Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House, with Dana K. White // Episode 218 1:00:46

3M ago1:00:46

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Crystal had the opportunity to interview her favorite podcaster, Dana K. White, host of the podcast "A Slob Comes Clean." Dana just came out with a new book, Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy Home, and Crystal had a delightful time talking with her about it! Dana is the creator of the No Mess Decluttering Method and (much to her own surprise) a D…

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Living Faith on a Secular Campus 30:50

4M ago30:50

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In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Meghan Abando, Coordinator of Events and Special Programs, to discuss her experience of living the faith and evangelizing on secular college campuses. College is a pivotal time in a young adult’s life. Often times, this is the first time …

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Turning the Hearts of Fathers to Their Children with Peter Herbeck // Episode 217 1:03:47

4M ago1:03:47

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We had the delight of having Peter Herbeck, executive vice president of Renewal Ministries, on the podcast to unpack the last line of the last OT prophet, "He will turn the hearts of parents to their children and the hearts of children to their parents" (Malachi 4:6a). As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.or…

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Family Huddles and Families of Character // Episode 216 55:05

4M ago55:05

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What if having a family were a team sport? What if a lot of the loneliness and frustration of the home were from someone being guilty of poor sportsmanship? Jordan Langdon joins us to share her story of transformation, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Check out her work at https://www.familiesofcharacter.com/ As always, check out our wor…

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Catholic Feast Days App: A New App from the Catholic Apostolate Center 22:28

4M ago22:28

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In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by William Tishuk, Production Coordinator at the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss the Catholic Feast Days app, the latest app from the Catholic Apostolate Center. Download the app on the App Store or on the Google Play Store to receive…

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Spiritual Homelessness // Episode 215 20:25

4M ago20:25

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This topic probably deserves a longer episode treating it, but I really wanted to get some thoughts about feeling homeless from the two primary institutions (family and Church), and especially from feeling so from within the institutions. There are a great number of people who come to Mass and don't feel at home, just as there are a great many who …

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Invitations as a Key to Transformation // Episode 214 27:28

4M ago27:28

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When we make invitations, we're making several statements all at once-- that we have something worth offering, that the other might receive, and that they're free to make a choice one way or another. If we don't make invitations, all three of those statements get called at least into question. Listen in to find out more! As always, check out our wo…

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Marriage Preparation 31:22

5M ago31:22

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In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss their experiences preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage and the importance it has to build a fruitful lifetime for the couple. Because Christian marriage is a sacrament, the Catholic Church wants couples to be well-prepared. Dioceses and pari…

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Reasons to Improve // Episode 213 18:58

5M ago18:58

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Why would we want to improve? Joseph goes through the three main reasons-- and the third might not be what you expected! Listen in to find out more! As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ join our free resource library platform here catch our other podcast, Love Your Marriage, by clicking here: https://ou…

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Readiness to Change // Episode 212 24:06

5M ago24:06

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In Dietrich von Hildebrand's epic tome, Transformation in Christ, he writes that the thing without which there is not the Christian life is a readiness to change. Listen in to find out more! As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ join our free resource library platform here catch our other podcast, Love Y…

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Athletics and Faith 21:48

5M ago21:48

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In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by William Tishuk, Production Coordinator at the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss the connection between athletics and our faith. The connection between athletics / sport and faith has been made at least since the first century where S…

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Christmas Message To Our Listeners! // Episode 211 16:28

5M ago16:28

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Merry Christmas, from Our Outpost to Yours! As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ join our free resource library platform here catch our other podcast, Love Your Marriage, by clicking here: https://ouroutpost.org/podcasts/ see what we have upcoming in terms of events here: https://ouroutpost.org/events/ …

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Divine Threads: My Journey of Faith and Blessings 29:33

5M ago29:33

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In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Fr. Pedro Camilo Simoes, S.A.C. to discuss his book, Divine Threads, and how God has been quietly present throughout his life. Divine Threads: My Journey of Faith and Blessings is the life story of Father Pedro Camilo Simoes, SAC. Father …

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Am I My Brother's Keeper? w/ Fr. Jacob Gruber // Episode 210 42:40

6M ago42:40

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Am I my brother's keeper? Is he mine? What responsibility do we have to one another? Is the answer to Cain's question all that straightforward? Listen in to find out more! As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ join our free resource library platform here catch our other podcast, Love Your Marriage, by cl…

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Openness to Life w/ Fr. Jacob Gruber // Episode 209 33:14

6M ago33:14

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A sixth-born and a twelfth-born walk onto a podcast... Joseph and his brother, Fr. Jacob, reflect on what openness to life means and goodness of having a large family. As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ join our free resource library platform here catch our other podcast, Love Your Marriage, by clicki…

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Thanksgiving and Faith Recast 27:47

6M ago27:47

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In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Center colleague Sarah Harrigan, Manager of Communications and Special Programs, to discuss the connections between the Thanksgiving holiday and our call to be in thanksgiving in and through the Faith. Click here to access the Center’s prayer resourc…

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Is it Too Early To Be Celebrating Christmas? // Episode 208 41:28

6M ago41:28

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Signs of Christmas are starting to appear everywhere-- in stores, on the radio, on lawns and across roofs, in homes, and we're wondering: is that a bad thing? Listen in to a discussion between Joseph and his brother, Fr. Jacob, about celebrating Christmas outside the Christmas season! As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https…

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Pre-Advent Review of Salvation History // Episode 207 32:22

6M ago32:22

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Scripture is shallow enough for a lamb to wade and deep enough for an elephant to bathe, so saith St. Gregory the Great. So for this episode, we'll do a shallow review of salvation history with little vignettes that show some of the depths to be plumbed. There are six main salvation history moments before Christ: Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, …

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The 12 Apostles 32:20

6M ago32:20

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In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Joe Basalla to discuss who the Twelve Apostles were, the role they served, and their memory in today’s church. The twelve apostles are Peter, Andrew, James (son of Zebedee), John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James (son of Alphae…

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Christ Is King (and why that's a good thing) // Episode 206 37:10

6M ago37:10

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Christ is king, but not like any other king. His authority comes from a completely different way of conceptualizing power. The constrained vision of authority as a permanent power struggle is something Christ totally side-steps, and that changes how we understand Him, our role in the world, and our role in our homes. Listen in to find out more! And…

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Intercessory Prayer // Episode 205 38:18

7M ago38:18

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If we believe in a God Who hears us, intercessory prayer makes all the sense in the world. And yet. And yet, sometimes we relegate intercessory prayer to the background. This episode explores three reasons Joseph might do so-- maybe one or more might strike home with you, too! As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ourou…

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Young Saints 36:20

7M ago36:20

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In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Brian Rhude, Project Coordinator at the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss the lives and witness of young saints like Bl. Carlo Acutis, Bl. Pier Giorgio Frasatti, and Bl. Chiara Badano. Title: On Mission 120: Young Saints Description: In this episod…

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What is the Gospel? // Episode 204 29:45

7M ago29:45

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Creation, Fall, Incarnation, Salvation. The gospel, if anything, is a response to the brokenness we all experience (and participate in...). Here's a way to talk about it! As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/ join our free resource library platform here catch our other podcast, Love Your Marriage, by cli…

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Cycle of Trust and Evangelization // Episode 203 31:39

7M ago31:39

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Evangelization has become something of a buzz-word in Catholic circles today. Worse than that, sometimes it takes on an inhuman and mechanistic tone that couldn't be further from the truth. So Joseph unpacks what he means by evangelization, and what he suspects the Church also means... Here's the cycle in picture form! If you're a Catholic husband …

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Green Hill: Home of the Catholic Apostolate Center 22:51

7M ago22:51

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In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the home of Catholic Apostolate Center: Green Hill. Green Hill has a storied history dating back to before the American Revolution with a land grant from King George III. Since then, the property passed through families and is now home to the P…

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"Lord, Don't Trust Philip Today" // Episode 202 24:02

7M ago24:02

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"Lord, don't trust Philip today." Simple, profound, hilarious, and supremely useful, this prayer has long been a favorite of Joseph's, and in this episode, he shares why. If you're a Catholic husband, you can sign up for 45 minutes with Joseph here: https://bookme.name/ouroutpost/45-minutes-with-joseph As always, check out our work, and join our em…

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The Rich Young Man and Marriage // Episode 201 18:00

8M ago18:00

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This past Sunday's gospel reading was about the rich young man, and one thing that may not have been immediately evident is how tied it is to the notion of marriage. Listen in to find out more! If you're a Catholic husband, you can sign up for 45 minutes with Joseph! https://bookme.name/ouroutpost/45-minutes-with-joseph As always, check out our wor…

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Hispanic / Latino Spirituality 28:31

8M ago28:31

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In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess, Resource Coordinator at the Catholic Apostolate Center, discuss Hispanic and Latino Spirituality in the Catholic Church. Fatima demonstrates how the culture and spirituality of Hispanic/Latino populations contri…

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Marriage as an Apostolic Institution // Episode 200 42:13

8M ago42:13

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Happy 200th episode, everybody!! Christ instituted seven sacraments. Three of them are sacraments of initiation, two of them are for healing, and two, friends, are ordered toward the salvation of other people. Those two sacraments are holy orders (deacons, priests, and bishops) and matrimony. Hear how we unpack how matrimony is meant to be an apost…

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