Swimming Upstream

Many teachings of the Church are considered offensive to modern ears. Should we, therefore, keep silent about them? I discuss the issue of political correctness and evangelization in this episode. Resources: How to Offend Like Jesus Did (Catholic Answers)

Today I’ll be discussing the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, which occurs on October 31st, 2017. I’ll address how the Reformation was really a Revolution, and what we need to do to work towards a united Christendom. Resources: The Coming Home Network’s Reformation guide  

A botched replay in last week’s NLDS between the Nationals and the Cubs reminded me, yet again, why I hate instant replay in sports so much.

I decided to take a podcast to name my favorite saints, why I like them, as well as discuss the importance of the Communion of the Saints.

My name was recently added to the Filial Correction of Pope Francis, and in this episode I discuss whether it’s even proper for a Catholic to ever “correct” the pope. Resources: Correctio Filialis De Haeresibus Propagatis Why I Signed the Filial Correction  

In this baseball-related podcast, I review my pre-season predictions (6 for 6 on division winners!) and discuss the upcoming MLB playoffs – who I think will win, and who I hope will win. Resources: 2017 Baseball Predictions MLB Postseason Schedule  

A couple weeks ago ten pro-life activists were arrested in the “Red Rose Rescues.” In this podcast I discuss my own history of rescuing, as well as why I think these Red Rose Rescues imitate our Lord in reaching into the depths of evil to witness God’s love. Resources: Catholic priests, pro-life activists arrested at […]

This past weekend saw the Leader of the Free World initiating a tweetstorm about a few millionaire athletes kneeling during the National Anthem. So of course it was the lead story everywhere. In this podcast I address this issue and probably alienate most of my listeners. Enjoy!

Pope Francis has been called the “Political Pope,” due to his involvement in various liberal political causes. Does that make him unique among popes? Also, what should Catholics do when they disagree with a pope on a political issue? I discuss these issues in today’s podcast. Resources: The Political Pope The Papal Bull Annulling the […]

Today (September 14th, 2017) is the ten year anniversary of the implementation of Summorum Pontificum, the motu proprio of Pope Benedict XVI which liberalized the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass. I discuss the impact of the motu proprio, as well as the impact of the Mass on the Church in general. Resources: Summorum Pontificum What Benedict […]

Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, the USCCB, and Pope Francis on Immigration: sounds like fun! I discuss some of the latest headlines regarding the Catholic Church and illegal immigration, including the Catholic’s duty to listen to the hierarchy on this issue. Resources: Bannon on Catholic Church’s DACA support: ‘They need illegal aliens to fill the churches’ […]

Cryptocurrencies are so hot right now. Everyone wants to find the next cryptocurrency that’s going to skyrocket. As someone who’s been involved in cryptos since 2013, I’m often asked my opinion about investing in cryptocurrencies. Listen to find out! Resources: Coin Market Cap – updated prices for all cryptocurrencies Coinbase – the easiest way to […]

I recently read an article about “SquishyChurch” – i.e., what the Catholic Church has become today – and I wanted to explore it more in-depth. Resources: Exiting “SquishyChurch”: A Reading List for Redpilled Catholics

My son wanted to know my ranking of every MLB team, from the Reds (favorite) to the Yankees (Satan’s Team). I wrote up my ranking for my website, and decided to make a podcast of it as well. Resources: Ranking All MLB Teams (article)

I discuss the recent controversy over the Charlottesville riots/violence/protests, how Trump responded, Confederate monuments, and mob rule.

In my many years working in Catholic evangelization, I’ve noticed there is one “third rail” no one wants to touch: Vatican II. More accurately, criticism of Vatican II. I explored that phenomenon in a recent article for Crisis Magazine, and I talk about it more in this podcast. Resources: Evangelization, Vatican II, and Censorship

In “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” C.S. Lewis gives some sound advice for good government. Unfortunately, it’s the opposite of what most modern governments do. Resources: 6 Rules For Good Government From The World Of Narnia (My article for The Federalist)

It’s been six months since Donald Trump was inaugurated as President – how does this NeverTrumper think he’s doing? I look at the good, the bad, and the ugly and come out with an overall grade. I’ll give a hint: it’s not an A, but it’s also not an F. Resources: Three Reasons Why I […]

On August 1st Bitcoin will be splitting into two separate chains: Bitcoin and “Bitcoin Cash.” What does this mean for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in general? I’ll be discussing this issue in today’s podcast. Resources: The Bitcoin Blocksize Debate (podcast) Bitcoin Cash vs. Dash: Which Will Fulfill Satoshi’s Vision? Bitcoin Cash Blockchain fork will create new […]

I recently published a short story, and it got me to thinking about the role of fiction in evangelization. Should Christians evangelize through fiction? If so, how best to do that? Resources: My short story The Profession