The Catholic Experience

In this raw and passionate episode, I get into some uncomfortable truths about the state of the Church today. From the undisciplined and unholy behavior of the faithful to the alarming trend of irreverence in the sanctuary, I challenge listeners to confront the reality of the Church's position in the world today. Do we stand up to, or challenge to the secular counter-culture, or do we merely coexist with it—sometimes even ...

In this short clip from a recent episode of The Live Sessions I respond to a question asked from someone in the live chat room: Are Catholics obligated to obey the Pope under any circumstances? Using a relatable analogy of fatherly authority, military discipline and spiritual combat, I explain the theological basis for obedience to the Pope, how far it goes, the role of humility in spiritual warfare, and how this obedience...

I unpack what it means to be innocent in a world that no longer believes in innocence. From a surprising (and partly bizarre) podcast clip featuring Barack Obama (‘on raising sons’) to memories of James Evans Sr. saving the day in Good Times, I explore masculinity, fatherhood, the erosion of family authority, and the danger of outsourcing a child’s moral compass to “better parents.”

In the second segment of the show, I open...

When life pulls you in a hundred directions, how do you make prayer the anchor? In this fiery, honest, and often hilarious episode, I talk about rebuilding my own spiritual life (for YOUR edification, not to talk about myself), why my prayer went from “being drawn into the deep” to barely staying afloat—and how I’m getting back to that place of depth and intimacy with God. Along the way, you'll hear about shadow bans, spir...

Let’s explore the idea of “peaceful places”—those sacred, personal spaces (both physical and spiritual) where we can rest, recharge, and reconnect with God and ourselves. But why do we so often wait until we're burnt out to retreat there? Why isn’t peace our Plan A? Why are our “peaceful places” only rest stops, rather than dwelling places?

I then dive into the tension between our desire for peace and our compulsion to chas...

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This special live edition of The Scripture Sessions looks at St. Paul’s letter to Timothy with fresh eyes — and a bit of grit. I break down what it means to compete well, why finishing isn’t enough, and why aiming only for purgatory is a spiritual trap we fall for too easily.

Midway through, this episode turns into a conversation with you — my Substa...

In this raw and unscripted live session simulcasted to Substack and Instagram , I dive into Cardinal Burke’s recent appeal to Pope Leo XIV to lift the restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass—and what I really think is going on behind the scenes. Spoiler: Church politics isn’t always what it seems. (NOTE: This is re-published to The Catholic Experience from The Live Sessions)

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In this passionate and personal episode, I take aim at the rising tide of disunity and disloyalty within the Church—especially among radical traditionalists, but also modernists. Reflecting on my near-detour into sedevacantism 30 years ago, I share hard-won wisdom about loyalty, liturgy, and what it really means to be a traditional Catholic.

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Let’s talk about going deeper in the lived experience of the Catholic faith, beyond the surface. Basing my points on a revelation I recently had on social media (“the surface”) I discuss how viewers often miss important points in my podcast clips because they swipe away too soon, having not found the “surface level” substance they’ve come to expect from a “Catholic video” This is emblematic of what Catholic culture has bec...

The great deceiver; the man of iniquity. What’s should we understand about the Antichrist? In this episode I discuss the characteristics and deceptions of the Antichrist, the trials the Church must endure, and the ultimate battle between good and evil. I talk about some clues and “signs” we’re seeing in the human culture even today, and some hints we’re seeing even in Catholic culture. Could the Antichrist already be among...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of 'Catholic Rants' a TikTok LIVE series. I’m making the audio available to my podcast audience here, and on my podcast carriers. In this session, I talk about cancer, the suffering it bring

s, and I explore the question "Why!?" I share personal anecdotes, including the compartmentalization of grief and difficult questions of faith sparked by my mother's passing and personal experiences with...

In this short segment, originally shared on social media, I explore what the Catholic Church teaches about the Antichrist, the significance of this figure in Catholic doctrine, and my personal views on the possibility of the Antichrist's imminent arrival. I also address the controversial and often divisive claim that the Pope is the Antichrist, tracing its roots back to the Protestant Reformation. This is concise yet compe...

This is both dated, and current. It's from a Substack Live session I hosted back in April, but I never got around to making it available on-demand. In this episode I discuss the theology behind Heaven, Hell, and the Catholic teachings regarding who goes where based on an essay I published in April, titled "Heaven, Hell, and My Prescription for What We Should Be Focused on" here on Substack.

We'll explore the concepts of mer...

This is the free, abbreviated version. Paid subscribers, get the full, video version here In this abbreviated episode (Full version, for paid subscribers) I share my initial reactions to the election of Pope Leo XIV, my initial hope for Cardinal Sarah, and what I think of Pope Leo so far. Learn why I felt a sense of both surprise and optimism when I saw the new pope, and hear my thoughts on the damage done during Pope Fran...

This is the free, audio-only version of a Substack Live session from last week. There’s a lot of wisdom and substance in this episode, and I know you’ll love it. Paid subscribers get longer episodes, video, and other enhancements to the experience. Consider upgrading, if you already subscribe for free.

I share my personal struggles with the idea of abandoning everything to God Drawing on Father Jacques Philippe's book 'Find...

In today's episode, I share my struggles with trusting in God .I hope that by sharing my journey, it might resonate with you and perhaps help you in your own walk of faith. Join me as I open up about these difficult moments and the lessons I'm learning along the way.

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With Joe Biden recently joining the Freemasons, I decided to re-publish this classic episode on Freemasonry. 

We're starting off with a riveting conversation that explores the intriguing inter...

Hello Adventurers! Today, I'm going deep into a throw[way]back episode called "Jesus Cancels the Debt" where I talk about the awe-inspiring sacrament of confession. Ever wondered why confession is so crucial for Catholics? How Jesus, with his eternal sacrifice, continues to cancel our sins debt every time we confess? Join me as I unravel the significance of confession through a captivating analogy you might not have heard ...

In this special episode I dive into the case of Father Carlos Martins, a well-known priest and exorcist, who is currently under investigation for alleged inappropriate conduct involving minors during a St. Jude Relic tour in Illinois. I discusses the investigation, how it broke, how it developed, and the subsequent media narrative, and use the opportunity to question the integrity of some in Catholic media, especially inde...