St. Peter said to “Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence.” (1 Peter 3:15, RSVCE). This podcast is dedicated to sharing and defending the truths of the Catholic faith through friendly talks and conversations. These dialogues are all meant to explain what the Catholic Church teaches and provide biblical and historical evidence to support these teachings. So grab a drink, pull up a chair, and ...
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Luke and Gomer became friends Freshman year at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and 14 years later they started a podcast. The show oscillates between a conversation between just the two of us and interviews that we do together of other, fancier people. Sometimes we get explicit either by being too honest or by being too stupid. Either way, it's fun!
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Treat Your Non-Catholic Friends with Dignity w/ Cold Brews and Catholic Truths
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1:14:32Sean Hussey and Ben Zuber of Cold Brews and Catholic Truths stop by to talk about apologetics, JD Vance, Pope Leo, and their approach to evangelization. Towards the end, Gomer talks for more than five minutes straight about a passionate evangelization topic. Who would have thought? Find out what it was on this week's episode! Enjoy! Support Catchin…
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Was Thunderbolts a flop? Does it actually do a good job talking about mental health? Luke and Gomer debate this heatedly. Also on the menu today: important songs, most hated movie tropes, and the death of Alasdair MacIntyre. Enjoy! Sponsored By: Support Catching Foxes Links: Saint Kolbe Studios — Thank you to Saint Kolbe Studios for producing this …
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Has Trump Been Reading Antiwar.com?
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1:22:41The fellas talk tariffs - quite unexpectedly. Also in this episode: Diddy, Trump, George Soros, and other demonetizable topics. Strap in! Enjoy! Sponsored By: The Leo House: THE LEO HOUSE - Catholic Guest House in the heart of New York City, welcoming travelers of all faiths. - Founded in 1889 by Pope Leo XIII, with a mission of hospitality, faith,…
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Pope Leo XIV has been elected! What can we expect from him? What will the legacy of Pope Francis be? The guys talk about what we know about Pope Leo, how we try to map American politics onto the papacy, and how the pope is from Chicago. USA! USA! USA! Enjoy! Sponsored By: The Leo House: THE LEO HOUSE - Catholic Guest House in the heart of New York …
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Holy Saturday - "he descended into hell" "The frequent New Testament affirmations that Jesus was 'raised from the dead' presuppose that the crucified one sojourned in the realm of the dead prior to his resurrection. This was the first meaning given in the apostolic preaching to Christ's descent into hell: that Jesus, like all men, experienced death…
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THIS Church Father Makes Protestants Become Catholic
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13:02In this video, I talk about one of my favorite Church Fathers, a man whose writings give us very early and strong evidence for the truth of Catholicism. Many people who discover this Saint end up becoming Catholic.#coldbrewsandcatholictruths --If this video has been a blessing for you, consider supporting this ministry and joining the Cold Brews & …
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The Fruits (and Frustrations) of the Francis Papacy
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1:22:59Pope Francis has died, but you probably already knew that. If you didn't, that's genuinely impressive. The guys unpack the most recent pontificate and talk about rabbid trads, Bonaventure, and Dilexit Nos. Enjoy! Sponsored By: Eternize: If you’ve been meaning to start—or restart—a more consistent prayer life, the Eternize Cross will help you reclai…
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Tech, Shakespeare, and Luke's Feelings. You Guessed it; It's Ten Minute Topics!
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1:01:11Is the Minecraft Movie the downfall of culture? If you consider getting wet in a theatre the downfall of culture, then maybe. The fellas have a wide range of Ten Minute Topics with a lengthy preamble about the Minecraft Movie. Enjoy! Sponsored By: Eternize: If you’ve been meaning to start—or restart—a more consistent prayer life, the Eternize Cross…
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Are pithy phrases ever useful? Does "let go and let God" have any theological value? The fellas discuss! Also on the table for today: children sprinting during Mass, fear as a desire to control, and something incredibly insightful from 'ol Gomer. Enjoy! Sponsored By: Briefcase Marketing: If you need a website and marketing that inspires people to t…
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What Role Do Good Works Play in Our Salvation?
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24:11What role do our good works play in our salvation? In this video, I respond to a recent comment made by @GeorgeJanko that our works are meaningless. I love George Janko and he seems to me like a very sincere and genuine man seeking the Lord, so I make this response in all love and appreciation for him. Go check out the full conversation between Ale…
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Did Jesus Pray to Himself? Catholic Responds to @LilyJay
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6:54If Jesus is God, then who did he pray to? If Jesus is God, but he prays to God, then he must be praying to... himself? Is this a question that leaves Christians speechless? In this video, I'll show why this question relies on a fundamental misunderstanding.#coldbrewsandcatholictruths --If this video has been a blessing for you, consider supporting …
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What is a Sacrament? (And Why It Is More Than Just a Symbol)
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15:55Did Jesus really give us the sacraments? Are they just symbols or something more? In this video, I explore the definition of what a sacrament is and why the sacraments are more than just human rituals. This is an essential aspect of the Christian life that many Protestant traditions are missing.#coldbrewsandcatholictruths --If this video has been a…
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Will Missing Mass on Sunday Send You to Hell?
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16:06Is missing Mass a mortal or deadly sin? Will a Catholic go to hell if they miss Mass on Sunday even one time? In this video, I talk about the Sunday Mass obligation, its foundation in Scripture, and why it is a precept of the Catholic Church to go to Mass on every Sunday and all holy days of obligation. #ColdBrewsandCatholicTruths--If this video ha…
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What actually happens when a Pope dies? What is the process? In this video, I comment on a recent article written by @pintswithaquinas responding to these questions. #ColdBrewsandCatholicTruths--If this video has been a blessing for you, consider becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/seanhussey…
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Catholic Responds to Protestant "Avengers" on Baptism
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31:14What does the Bible have to say about baptism? Does baptism save us or is it just a symbol? Is baptism required to go to heaven? What about the thief on the cross? In this video, I respond to a recent discussion from the George Janko show, where a round table of Protestant Christians discussed the role of baptism in salvation.#ColdBrewsandCatholicT…
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Without the Catholic Church, There Would Be No Bible
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10:31In this episode, I talk about how the Bible is not the foundation Christianity, and why the Catholic Church was necessary in bringing us the Bible. Without the Church, we do not have the Bible. The Church is "the pillar and foundation of truth" (1 Tm 3:15). Interested in exploring this topic in greater depth? Check out these videos:Capturing Christ…
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Did Jesus condemn the concept of tradition in Matthew 15? What exactly is Sacred Tradition? Is it equal to Scripture? In this video, I respond to these questions and talk about the Catholic understanding of Apostolic or Sacred Tradition. #ColdBrewsandCatholicTruths.Jimmy Akin's Article - Inspiration, Tradition, and Scripture: https://jimmyakin.com/…
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Can Catholics Have Assurance of Salvation?
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19:15Many Protestants argue that Catholics cannot have a real assurance of salvation. In this video, I dive into what the Bible says about the about this topic and clarify the teaching of the Catholic Church.#ColdBrewsandCatholicTruths--If this video has been a blessing for you, consider becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/seanhussey…
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"The Church 'forcefully and specifically exhorts all the Christian faithful... to learn the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ, by frequent reading of the divine Scriptures. Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.'" - Catechism of the Catholic Church, 133.#ColdBrewsandCatholicTruths--If this video has been a blessing for you, consider…
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Are our loved ones who have passed away "looking down" on us? Are the saints in heaven aware of what is happening on earth? Do the saints in heaven pray for the saints on earth? In this video, my brother and I take a look at a YouTube clip addressing these questions from a Protestant perspective (with Randy Alcorn & Greg Laurie). Link to their vide…
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Comforter, where, where is your comforting?
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1:03:47How to get out of your head, into the world, and push through obstacles. That and Gomer reads poetry. Enjoy! Sponsored By: Briefcase Marketing: If you need a website and marketing that inspires people to take the actions you want visit http://briefcase.marketing The Leo House: THE LEO HOUSE - Catholic Guest House in the heart of New York City, welc…
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Gomer makes his glorious return to the show. He's back to tell us all about what he's been up to, as well as discuss the nature of work and whether you should attend the parish that you work at. Enjoy! Sponsored By: Cloisters Ignatian Prayer Briefcase Marketing: If you need a website and marketing that inspires people to take the actions you want v…
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On Ukraine and Eureka, California with Paul Joy
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1:57:37One of Luke's oldest friends stops by to discuss a tasteful amount of US international politics and reminisce on life in the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy! Support Catching Foxes Links: Saint Kolbe Studios — Thank you to Saint Kolbe Studios for producing this podcast!By Luke and Gomer
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Why are the kids so sad? with Nick Sciarappa of Clerically Speaking
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1:14:43The youths are sad. What's up with that? Luke and Nick Sciarappa, producer of Clerically Speaking, discuss the state of youth ministry (and the state of Pittsburgh). Enjoy! Sponsored By: Rooted for Good : Taking care of your skin might not be a priority—but your significant other will notice the extra effort. Shop now & save 10% with code Foxes10 a…
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Ten Minute Topics with Producer Joe of Saint Kolbe Studios
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1:17:21An exciting round of Ten Minute Topics featuring Producer Joe (once again) of the newly launched Saint Kolbe Studios. They generally stick to ten minutes as well. Topics include: The line between gossip and news Weird things your family did when you were young Favorite objectively bad movies And more! Enjoy! Sponsored By: Briefcase Marketing: If yo…
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Luke and his sister Emily, who watched a LOT of SNL growing up, pick their family's SNL Mt. Rushmore. Here's a Google Doc with as many SNL skits and moments as I could remember from our discussion. Luke shares a gorgeous song that speaks to the depths of his soul Luke loves The Lonely Island. So much. Also, please do not let kids listen to this. Se…
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Movie Draft! Late 90's/Early 00's Edition
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1:26:10Luke drafts the best movies from 1998-2003 with a cast of guest stars. Movies drafted include--but are not limited to--10 Things I Hate About You, Gangs of New York, Moulin Rouge!, and The Big Lebowski. See if your favorite made the cut and be sure to check out patreon.com/cf to find all the finalized draft boards for free! Enjoy! Be sure to share …
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Five Iron Frenzy (and Then Some) with Mrs. Ruvi
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1:47:00Mrs. Ruvi stops by to spend 100 minutes talking about one Five Iron Frenzy song. I promise you'll like it. If you're intrigued by deep dives into things you've probably never heard of, this is certainly the episode for you. Enjoy! Support Catching Foxes Links: On Distant Shores by Five Iron Frenzy Follow Mrs. Ruvi! Coleman Creates — Thanks to Joe C…
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What is the Future of Media? With Producer Joe
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1:34:09Gomer is going to be MIA for a few weeks and Luke was scrambling for a guest. That brings us to Producer Joe's appearance on Catching Foxes after two (long) years of producing the show. Luke and Producer Joe discuss what the future of media looks like, the morality of technology, and whether rich people should buy fancy things or simple things. Enj…
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Back, late, and better (debatably) than ever! Topics include: Dating in your 30s Notre Dame Evangelizing without being a weirdo Enjoy! Support Catching Foxes Links: Coleman Creates — Thanks to Joe Coleman of Coleman Creates for producing this episode!By Luke and Gomer
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A Messianic Jew, a Baptist, and a Catholic Walk into a Bar - They're All the Same Guy: An Interview with Matthew Wiseman
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1:15:00Dr. Matthew Wiseman discusses his new book, The Two Jerusalems, which is the moving story of a young man's amazing journey to discover the roots of the Christian faith in the Ancient Near East, which led him from Protestantism through the Messianic movement and into the Catholic Church. This journey took him to the rainforest of Papua New Guinea, t…
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