The War on Mediocrity

Vulnerability is risky—and most of us avoid it. But without it, there's no real love, no healing, no growth. Fr. Zarse and Carson explore how Christ models true vulnerability, why it's essential for relationships and the spiritual life, and what it actually looks like to live it out with wisdom, humility, and trust in God.

Fr. Zarse and Carson talk about the four types of love and focus on the love Christ fully reveals and calls us to imitate.

Humanity will never find peace until it turns with trust to Divine Mercy.

Fr. Zarse & Carson reflect on the Divine Mercy Chaplet—what it is, what it means, and how it draws us into the mercy of Christ in a simple but powerful way.

God's mercy is infinite—but not passive. Fr. Zarse & Carson explore how it should transform our lives and the historical context of Jesus appearing to St. Faustina Kowalska.

If the Resurrection didn't happen, nothing matters. But it did—and everything changes. Fr. Zarse & Carson unpack the reality of Easter, walking through the Gospel accounts and showing how Christ's victory over death transforms not just what we believe, but how we live every single day

Fr. Zarse walks step by step through Holy Week—from Jesus' entry into Jerusalem to Calvary. He offers reflections, insights, and commentary to help you enter more deeply into this week and live it well.

Fr. Zarse & Carson unpack fortitude—the cardinal virtue and gift of the Holy Spirit that gives us firmness in trials, conquers fear (even of death), and empowers us to pursue the good.

Labor might be more than a way to make a living--it might just make you holier. In this episode, Fr. Zarse & Carson explore the dignity of work, what the Church says, what the saints have said, and how you can be sanctified by working.

Fr. Zarse and Carson break down tips for how to hear God in prayer. Learn how to train your heart and mind to recognize God's voice, quiet the noise, and grow in deeper listening.

Fr. Zarse breaks down why we have saints, how they're participating in salvation, and how even secular people find inspiration in them.

Fr. Luke Doyle joins the show to make a big announcement, look at how deep God's love is, and show the gap between knowing about God & actually knowing Him.

Join Fr. Zarse as he celebrates the one-year anniversary of the podcast! In this special episode, he reflects on memories from the past year, answers trivia from the last 365 days, and celebrates what the Lord has been doing.

Fr. Zarse and Carson break down what Lent is actually about, share what Church leaders say about it, and give a recipe for a fruitful Lent.

What does it actually mean to participate at Mass? Fr. Zarse breaks it down—revealing the moments we often overlook and offering ways to move from "watching" to worship.

What should I do when I feel distant from God?
Fr. Zarse and Carson break down how to respond when prayer feels dry and God seems far away. They share what the saints teach us to do in these moments and reflect on their own experiences of walking through seasons of spiritual dryness.

Fr. Zarse dives into the power of surrender—exploring examples from Abraham to Jesus, sharing lessons from his own life, and giving practical ways to let go of control & trust in the Father.

What does it mean to "remember to keep holy the Lord's Day"?

Fr. Zarse dives into the beauty—and challenge—of keeping Sunday sacred. He explores what the Church teaches about Sundays, what labor is permissible, and practical ways to live out the Third Commandment in today's world.

Fr. Joseph Asante joins the podcast to talk about his first 90 days at Sacred Heart of Jesus, reflecting on memories, moments of growth in faith, the joy he's experienced being here, and the love he has for all of you