CW284: Beer, St. Maria Goretti, and Ten Things at Mass

In this episode: Fraternity conventions; Long-distance driving; Amazon or shopping in person? Priests go to confession; Local breweries, National IPA Day, and International Beer Day; St. Maria Goretti relics on tour; Ten things you might be doing wrong at Mass. Panellists in this episode were Steve Nelson, Jeff Nielsen, and Fr. Cory Sticha.

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CW283: There Are Only Four People in Heaven

In this episode: Travelling Airline Pilot Guy; Cuban time; Montana Rodeo (or the Phillips County Fair); Weather report; Book pluggage; 8 things Christians need to do more on social media; Only four people in heaven? Panellists in this episode were Maria Johnson, Jeff Nielsen, and Fr. Cory Sticha.

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CW282: Big Mountain Jesus, Bishop-Elect Robert Barron, and Millennials

In this episode: Fast food and technical difficulties; Catholic Drinkie’s podcasts and book; Maria’s post on Cuba; “Big Mountain Jesus” memorial in Montana; Fr. Robert Barron named Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles; Reaching out to millennials; NFP Awareness Week. Panellists in this episode were Maria Johnson, Jeff Nielsen, and Fr. Cory Sticha.

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CW281: The Offensive Show

In this episode: Failed segues; The Offensive Show; Fr. Cory’s Pastoring Adventures; Sarah’s new podcasts; Edel conference recap; Steve’s conferences; Catholic Weekend Quiz; Welcome to the world, Fionna Elizabeth Liss! Panellists in this episode were Maria Johnson, Steve Nelson, Jeff Nielsen, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Sarah Vabulas.

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CW280: New Parishes, Podcast Pluggage, and Pope in South America

In this epiosde: Balloon man soars in chair, lands in jail; Fr. Cory’s new parishes and ministering to indigenous congregations; Steve’s convention preparations; Feedback from Amy and Lynn; Terminator, Mad Max, and Real Genius movies; Pope in South America; Steve travelling to Montana; Podcast pluggage; Happy Ordination Anniversary, Fr. Darryl! Panellists in this episode were Steve Nelson, Jeff Nelson, and Fr. Cory Sticha.

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CW279: Paper or Paperless?

In this episode: Catching up with Jeff; Maria at 2015 Catholic Media Conference; Peachtree Road Race; Canadian wildfires affecting U.S.; Media coverage of Laudato Si’; Paper or paperless? Catholic Weekend Sports Report; Katy Perry, nuns, and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles; Mormons to read letter defending traditional marriage; July 4 Independence Day in the U.S. and July 1 Canada Day; Shout-out to Fr. Seraphim; and Sarah’s new podcast, the “Catholic Hipster Podcast.” Panellists in this episode were Maria Johnson, Jeff Nielsen, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Sarah Vabulas.

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CW278: Anniversary, Birthday, and Oklahoma City Martyr

In this episode: Prayers for the Nielsen family; Happy Birthday, Fr. Cory! Golden wedding anniversary celebration; Cooking for oneself… or not; Fr. Cory’s ordination anniversary; Priests and Father’s Day; Rural vs. forest vs. suburb vs. city living; Fr. Stanley Rother recognized as a martyr; 11 Catholic things to do during the summer. Panellists in the episode were Steve Nelson and Fr. Cory Sticha.

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CW277: Captain No, Laudato Si’

In this episode: Conference Man and risk management; Bad behaviour in social media; Drinking Holy water? Sarah’s book launch party; Sarah’s new podcast; Laudato Si’; Massacre in Charleston; Polarization, tolerance, and social media. Panellists in this episode were Maria Johnson, Steve Nelson, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Sarah Vabulas.

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CW276: Post-CNMC Blues and Steve Robichaud’s Story

In this episode: Post-CNMC blues; Tiffany, Jon-Marc, and Maria on Allison Gingras’ radio show; Unpacking the 2015 Atlanta Eucharistic Congress and CNMC; Steve Robichaud’s story; Thanking Fr. Dave Dwyer; Sarah and the priests; Catholic Weekend train whistle aftermath. Panellists in this episode were Maria Johnson, Steve Nelson, Jeff Nielsen, Steve Robichaud, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Sarah Vabulas.

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CW275: CNMC 2015 Conversation with Fr. Dave Dwyer

Recorded in front of a live studio audience! Difference between Busted Halo radio show and podcast; Media and priestly ministry; Church using media then, now, and in the future; Catholic Weekend Train Whistle contest; Community aspect of Catholic Weekend. Panellists in this episode were Mac Barron, Katherine Barron, Fr. Dave Dwyer, Pat Gohn, Maria Johnson, Fr. Darryl Millette, Steve Nelson, William Newton, Jeff Nielsen, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Sarah Vabulas.

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CW274: Books, Beer, and Holy Trinity

In this episode: Wet weather and flat tires; Jubilee dinner and CNMC; Catholic Drinkie’s book release date June 1; Is There Beer in Heaven? Tom Pringle’s prayer request: Silent Retreat at IPF; Jimmy Akin clarifies Pope Francis’ comment re: Christians; Mad Max: Fury Road; Women’s group invites Obama; Heresies to avoid on Holy Trinity. Panellists in this episode were Steve Nelson, Jeff Nielsen, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Sarah Vabulas.

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CW273: Fr. Darryl’s Italian Pilgrimage

In this episode: Fr. Darryl’s Italian Pilgrimage; Lino Rulli’s engagement; Jet lag; Actors help seminarians with homilies; Recording yourself; Eucharistic Congress and CNMC; Birthday shout-outs to Chris Weitzel and Brandon Vogt; Rain and snakes in Oklahoma; Graduation and Junior Olympics; Reboot! LIVE! Panelists include: Maria Johnson, Fr. Darryl Millette, Steve Nelson, Jeff Nielsen, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Sarah Vabulas.

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CW270: Prawns, Thank a Nun, and Restored Ordered Sacraments

https://media.blubrry.com/jimmy_akins_mysterious_world/traffic.libsyn.com/sqpn01/CW270.mp3Podcast: DownloadIn this episode: Steve Nelson, Jeff Nielsen, Fr. Cory Sticha Prawns and old school food; Baltimore protests; 33 years of bad weather reporting; Microbrews and Ministry; Happy Anniversary, Mike and Denyse! CNMC shout-out; Thank a Nun Day; RIP, Sr. Mary Ann Walsh; restored order of sacraments; Pope Francis’s U.S. visit affects Eagles’ schedule. Links […]

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CW269: Slathered Rocks, Saint Friends and Southern Sweeties

https://media.blubrry.com/jimmy_akins_mysterious_world/traffic.libsyn.com/sqpn01/CW269.mp3Podcast: DownloadSouthern dining; CNMC 2015; President of Serbia plane mishap; Nepalese earthquake; Pope Francis coming to Cuba; Find your Saint friends; Fr. Roderick’s viral video tops one million views; Catholic myths/misconceptions. In this episode: Maria Johnson, Steve Nelson, Jeff Nielsen Links discussed during the show: Pope Francis will visit Cuba prior to US Laity called […]

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CW268: Fr Roderick Goes Viral!

https://media.blubrry.com/jimmy_akins_mysterious_world/traffic.libsyn.com/sqpn01/CW268.mp3Podcast: DownloadConfirmations in a spread-out diocese; Travelling with the Airline Pilot Guy; Fr Roderick goes viral! Fr Cory remembers Cardinal Francis George; Flat Francis; Pope declares extraordinary Holy Year of Mercy. In this episode: Jeff Nielsen and Fr Cory Sticha Links discussed during the show: Registration is now open for the 2015 CNMC! Fr Roderick […]

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CW267: Book Giveaway, Introverts versus Extroverts, and Jelly Beans

https://media.blubrry.com/jimmy_akins_mysterious_world/traffic.libsyn.com/sqpn01/CW267.mp3Podcast: DownloadFr. Cory’s Easter; Introverts versus extroverts; Popcorn, potato chips, and Jelly Belly and Bertie Botts Every Flavour Beans. Melissa Cecilia is the winner of the Book Giveaway! In this episode: Maria Johnson and Fr. Cory Sticha Picks of the Week Maria: Lauren Hill tributes, who died 10 April 2015 at the age of 19: […]

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CW266: Holy Saturday, Batman!

https://media.blubrry.com/jimmy_akins_mysterious_world/traffic.libsyn.com/sqpn01/CW266.mp3Podcast: DownloadHoly Saturday and the Triduum; Maria and her TIA; Duelling train whistles; Easter Vigil; Bach’s Passion of St. John; St. Pope John Paul II Catholic Quiz; Happy Birthday, Fr. Roderick! Easter plans. PHOTO CREDIT: Craig Howell, Flickr. Creative Commons License In this episode: Maria Johnson, Steve Nelson, Jeff Nielsen, Fr. Cory Sticha, Sarah Vabulas […]

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