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A podcast where faith and daily life intersect. Through honest and relatable conversations, we answer your questions about Catholicism, life, and everything in between, with a laugh or two along the way. If you have a questions about faith, life, the news, or literally anything else you want us to answer, submit it to [email protected] and we may feature it in an upcoming episode!
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The Truth Unplugged: "Hot Ones" Season 1 Finale
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Text us a question now! In this week's episode, we eat some very spicy wings while answering questions. It's definitely funnier to watch it than it was to experience it - check it out on YouTube (@stclareacworth). We talk about the Pope, whether people are born gay, how to talk to friends who have left the Catholic Church, first memories of each ot…
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The Truth Unplugged: Episode 16 - Donating Organs and the Existence of Aliens (with Susan Baker)
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Text us a question now! In this week's episode, we welcome a special guest Susan Baker, youth minister of 19 years and fellow St. Clare staff member. We talk about whether Catholics should donate their organs, discuss if aliens are real, talk about dating in middle and high school, and lots more. This episode is a fun one you don't want to miss! Ou…
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The Truth Unplugged: Episode 15 - Why Does God Allow Bad Things to Happen, Holy Week, and Are Tattoos Evil?
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Text us a question now! Thanks for tuning in! In this episode, we go into deep discussion on the topic of God's omnipotence, how God's will and free will combine, and how the existence of evil fits into all of that. We answer the age-old question of "Are Christians allowed to have tattoos", talk a lot about Holy Week, and more. Our first season wil…
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The Truth Unplugged: Episode 14 - Vatican 2 and Why Young Catholics Are More Orthodox
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Text us a question now! Thanks for tuning in! In this episode, we are discussing the potential of a trend towards Orthodoxy in the younger members of the Church and Vatican II. We also talk about the Sign of the Cross, why Fr. Michael doesn't wear a dress, and lots more. We hope you enjoy the ride. Our first season will wrap in late April, and we w…
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The Truth Unplugged: Episode 13 - The One on Receiving the Eucharist Worthily
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Text us a question now! Thanks for listening to our "ridiculous show"! In this episode, we focus on discussing receiving communion at Easter with fallen away Catholic family and what receiving communion worthily looks like. We also talk about bringing up misuse of God's name in the workplace, our favorite and least favorite hymns, relics in altars,…
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The Truth Unplugged: Episode 12 - The Sacred Heart, Vatican Conspiracies, & Addressing the Fr. Mike Schmitz Allegations
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Text us a question now! Thanks for listening! As Fr. Michael says, "This is such a ridiculous show." In this episode, we talk over personal & private devotions, Vatican conspiracies, and advise how to encourage husbands to lead their families in matters of faith. We do address the rumors that Fr. Michael may be copying Fr. Mike Schmitz from Ascensi…
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The Truth Unplugged: Episode 11 - Evangelizing Atheists, Food Hot Takes, & Cremation
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Text us a question now! Thanks for tuning in! It's Lent and we're answering the question: "How do I evangelize my atheist friends?" with a side conversation of why bad things happen if God exists. We also talk about "hot take" food combinations, the difference between a priest in a diocese and a priest in a religious order, and whether Catholics ca…
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The Truth Unplugged: Episode 10 - Interfaith Marriage and the Magisterium
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Text us a question now! Thanks for tuning in! It's Lent and we're talking about interfaith marriage - Catholics who marry non-Catholics and what to do. We talk about the relationship between the Magisterium, Tradition, and tradition, prepping kids for confession, and the worst Lenten penances. We hope you enjoy the ride! We would love to answer you…
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The Truth Unplugged: Episode 9 - Spiritual Direction, Lent, and the Freaky Deaky Holy Spirit
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Text us a question now! Thanks for tuning in! We're kicking off this Lenten season with a quick chat about Lent and discuss spiritual direction - who's it for, when's it helpful, and do you need it. We touch on sola scriptura, what you're supposed to do with broken blessed items, and dive into journaling and a moment of vulnerability with our 3 hos…
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The Truth Unplugged: Episode 8 - Ordo Amoris & Catholic Vice Presidents (with Fr. Jack Fitzpatrick)
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Text us a question now! Thanks for tuning in! Fr. Jack Fitzpatrick is back for another episode (he had so much fun last time that he wanted to come back), and we are continuing our discussion from last week on the cost of discipleship. The four of us discuss a hot topic in the news now - Ordo Amoris - and the implications of having a Catholic figur…
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The Truth Unplugged: Episode 7 - The Cost of Discipleship (with Fr. Jack Fitzpatrick)
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Text us a question now! Thanks for tuning in! In this week's episode, we welcome special guest Fr. Jack Fitzpatrick and discuss the cost of discipleship. We go into depth about whether you should attend the weddings of Catholics getting married outside the church, whether "asparagus pee" was a reality in the Garden of Eden, the logistics of having …
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The Truth Unplugged: Episode 6 - Marriage, Annulments, Last Rites, Oh My!
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Text us a question now! Thanks for tuning in! In this week's episode, we welcome special guest Bridget Marnell and tackle listener submitted questions about marriage - ranging from annulments, what it means to submit in marriage, and whether you should put your spouse before your kids. We also discuss the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, how lat…
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The Truth Unplugged: Episode 5 - All About Confession
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Text us a question now! Thanks for tuning in! In this week's episode, we're taking a deep dive into the sacrament of confession - from what makes a good confession, what a firm purpose of amendment actually is, the biblical backing for confession, and much more. We also chat about whether people can be truly evil and the reasoning behind our podcas…
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The Truth Unplugged: Episode 4 - Navigating the Ups & Downs of Our Prayer Life
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Text us a question now! Welcome to The Truth Unplugged! In this week's episode, we're talking about prayer lives - whether it's normal to not want to pray, what spiritual dryness means, and how to get through a prayer slump. We also discuss the perfect pizza toppings (spoiler: we don't agree) and preparing for Lent before it gets here. We hope you …
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The Truth Unplugged: Episode 3 - New Years Resolutions (or lack thereof)
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Text us a question now! Welcome to The Truth Unplugged! In this week's episode, we're talking about New Years resolutions. Other conversations touch on the liturgical calendar, Fr. Michael's love of Orange Theory Fitness, what feast day we would create if we could, and how long you should kneel after receiving Holy Communion. We hope you enjoy the …
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The Truth Unplugged: Episode 2 - Is saying "OMG" okay or not?
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Text us a question now! Welcome to The Truth Unplugged! In this week's episode, we discuss the usage of "Oh my God" and what constitutes taking the Lord's name in vain. Other tidbits include a fiery chat about whether cats are better than dogs, Fr. Tim's ability to ski, and how to live hope practically as a Christian. We hope you enjoy the ride. We…
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The Truth Unplugged: Episode 1 - How to Incorporate Prayer into a Busy Life
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Text us a question now! Welcome to our first episode of The Truth Unplugged! In this week's episode, we debut our new podcast and answer questions submitted by our listeners. Our main question this week is discussing how to make space for prayer in the stress and busyness of every day life. The discussion draws inspiration from spiritual giants lik…
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