Mountains Made Low

Christian is Christian, right? Well, for the next two weeks, Dennis and Christine talk about the three major branches of Christianity (Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and Protestanism) and the important historical developments points of belief that led to so much division over the centuries.

In an episode that nearly ended the podcast, and destroyed their friendship, Dennis and Christine debate the definition of lying and whether there are occasions where not telling the truth is ever permissible.  

This week, Dennis and Christine discuss the morality of anger as an emotional passion and as a sin. *Listener Advisory: This episode is intended for adult audiences and discusses themes of sexual abuse.

Dennis & Christine discuss whether it's every okay to lie, Pope Leo's visit with the new Archbishop of Canterbury, how to improve one's relationship with God, and whether it's okay to have a funeral Mass for a baptized Catholic who died a self-professed atheist in their latest Coffee Talk episode.  

In this episode, Mountains Made Low explores one of the most discussed and often misunderstood topics in modern Church life—the question of women’s ordination to the priesthood. Rooted in Scripture and guided by the living tradition of the Church, we lead listeners toward a deeper understanding of why, in Catholic teaching, the ordination of women is not simply impermissible but theologically impossible.

This week, Dennis and Christine discuss the virtue of modesty and how it's not simply about what one wears, but other important virtues that lead to holiness.

This week, Dennis and Christine offer the first installment of their new series, The Twelve. Listen and join in the conversation as they explore the lives, traditions, and folklore about those chosen by Christ to be his apostles--starting with the brothers!

In a world of shifting opinions and endless noise, what does it mean to seek truth? In this episode, we explore the Catholic understanding of truth — not as a concept to debate, but as a Person to encounter, reflecting on how truth reveals reality as God sees it, and how living in that truth frees us from illusion and fear.

This week, Dennis and Christine talk about four lessons of Pope Leo XIV from the first year of his papacy: Role of the Laity, Peace, Unity, and Care for the Poor.

This week, Christine and a rather agitated Dennis return to the coffee talk format you love! Up for discussion: Should Catholic Churches have coffee shops? Who should be on a Mt. Rushmore of saints? What is a positive way to invite fallen away Catholics back to Mass? 

All that and more!

Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Mountains Made Low Hosts, Christine and Dennis. A copy of the text used can be found here. 

In this episode of Mountains Made Low, we explore the heart of Divine Mercy — the boundless love of Christ revealed through His compassion for sinners and His invitation to trust completely in His grace. We also share how our participation in this powerful devotion through God's grace allows us to actively participate in the salvation of souls. 

Every man is called to reflect the Fatherhood of God. And in a world confused about masculinity, leadership, and holiness, this truth must be reclaimed. Your children don’t need a perfect father. Your parish doesn’t need a flawless leader. Your friends don’t need a superhero. They need a man who is present; a man of prayer and humility who keeps getting up for love of them.