A Reason for Hope

In this episode, Dr. David Hajduk gives his take on whether it is permissible for Catholic couples to conform to the cultural norm of living together before marriage, reflecting on the Church's teaching on the relationship between sex and marriage, as well as Her teaching on avoiding the near occasion of sin and giving scandal. -Support Our Sponsor-Scapulars.com - Divine protection in life and in death with the most durable, comfortable scapulars ever made.✨See How We Can Help Your Parish/Faith Community https://arrayofhope.org/- Connect with us! -Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesX: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistriesWebsite : https://arrayofhope.org/podcast#cohabitation #marriage #Chastity⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00: Introduction01:28: Why is living together before marriage an issue?01:56: The meaning of marriage and sex?03:21: So why is marriage necessary?05:11: Why is it so critical?06:37: Scapulars.com07:54: Sex outside of marriage is wrong and outside God's plan09:47: Being engaged does not make you married10:11: What if couples refrain from any sexual activity, is it still wrong?12:35: Final Thoughts 13:06: END

Join Mario Costabile and Alanis Vega as they talk with Lisa Brenninkmeyer about her apostolate, Walking With Purpose. They discuss what inspired her to start the apostolate, the problems women face in our world today, and how that inspired her new course/book "Heart of Vines".-Support Our Sponsor- Walking With Purpose - So much more than a Bible study.✨Like/Share/Follow/Subscribe @r4hpodcast- Connect with us! -Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesX: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistriesWebsite : https://arrayofhope.org/podcast- Connect with Walking With Purpose -Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/walkingwithpurpose_official/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/walkingwithpurpose/X - https://twitter.com/walkingwpurposeYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/WalkingwithPurpose_officialWebsite - https://walkingwithpurpose.com/#WalkingWithPurpose #HeavenlySolutions #Catholicwomen⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 Introduction01:24 Interview Start 02:26 Lisa's Inspiration to Start Walking With Purpose05:41 Why Is Walking With Purpose for Women Only?08:09 How do you let people know about your ministry?10:03 How do you keep Jesus at the center of your life?15:19 Synopsis of "Heart of Vines"30:50 The Lies We Believe33:56 How was writing "Heart of Vines" different than your last book? 37:47 Final Remarks

Join Mario Costabile as he talks with Montse Alvarado about her life, her faith, her time at the Becket Fund, her current role at EWTN News, and the importance of Catholic News in our increasingly secular culture.-Support Our Sponsors- Tabella - The #1 Free Catholic App for Parishes and GroupsMother of Divine Grace School - Founded by Laura Berquist in 1995, it offers a Catholic, classical approach to distance learning.Book Array of Hope for an Event: https://arrayofhope.org/- Connect with us! -Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesX: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistriesWebsite : https://arrayofhope.org/podcast-Follow Montse-Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/montseewtn/X - https://x.com/montseewtn#ewtn #catholic #catholicnews⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 Introduction02:01 Why is it important for Catholics to be informed of current events?03:11 Montse Alvarado's Background and Faith Journey05:32 Role at the Beckett Fund and Lessons Learned07:31 The Importance of Patience 10:08 What are the dangers against our Religious Freedom?11:36 Montse's Experiences at the Eucharistic Congress14:40 How did Montse become the first Latina President of EWTN?17:01 Montse's Role at EWTN News 18:03 The Importance of Catholic News in Society19:42 Facing Challenges and Spiritual Warfare21:53 Tabella 22:38 Mother of Divine Grace School24:28 Engaging with Secular Culture26:20 Why is it important for Catholics to be informed of current events?27:21 Future of EWTN News and Digital Transformation31:36 What is bringing Montse closer to Christ32:54 How does annulment bring one closer to Christ?35:52 Final Remarks

In this episode, Dr. David Hajduk gives his take on what are good reasons (and not so good reasons) to believe in God. He demonstrates how reason alone can demonstrate that God exists and even some of His attributes and how the picture painted bears a striking resemblance to the God of the Bible.-Support Our Sponsor-Verbum - Take Your Catholic Bible Study from Stumped to Stellar with Verbum✨Join Us On Our Mission -> https://arrayofhope.org/donate/- Connect with us! -Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesX: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistriesWebsite : https://arrayofhope.org/podcast#godofthebible #god #beliefingod⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 Intro02:39 What are some misconceptions on what believing means04:06 Is Faith about religious experiences or sentiments?05:19 Misconception #2 - Faith is contrary to reason06:50 Faith makes our lives easier and better08:32 What is Faith?13:47 Proofs for God's Existence14:01 Argument from motion15:57 God is pure actuality16:44 God is infinitely perfect19:10 God is immaterial21:00 Belief in the God of the Bible21:40 End

Mario Costabile sits down with Krystn Shrieve to discuss her inspiring journey through colorectal cancer. They explore how her faith guided her through the challenges, her perspective on seeing cancer as a blessing in hindsight, and the profound lessons she shares in her memoir, Love and Light: How My Cancer Banished Darkness for All Time.- Support Our Sponsors -Magnificat - A simple way to transform the way you pray. Scapulars.com - Divine protection in life and in death with the most durable, comfortable scapulars ever made.✨See How We Can Help Your Parish/Faith Community https://arrayofhope.org/- Connect with us! -Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesX: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistriesWebsite : https://arrayofhope.org/podcast-Follow Krystn Shrieve-Krystn Shrieve : Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystn-shrieve-monroe-9512a48/Buy Her Book : https://www.amazon.com/Love-Light-Cancer-Banished-Darkness/dp/1662954255/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title#colorectalcancer #coloncancer #colorectalcancerawareness⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 Introduction02:35 Start of Interview03:27 Krystn's Cancer Diagnosis04:57 Krystn's Symptoms Throughout Treatment 06:27 How do they determine the Stage of Your Cancer?07:11 Writing as a Coping Mechanism09:01 The Meaning Behind 'Love and Light'10:47 Faith and Perspective During Illness12:06 Life At The Moment of Diagnosis14:10 Finding Blessings in Adversity17:50 How Cancer Banished the Darkness In Krystn's Life22:29 Why is Phillipians 4:13 your favorite scripture?24:14 Maintaining Humor in Hardship25:58 Kintsug - The Art of Healing and Resilience27:46 The Power of Prayer During Trials29:14 Finding Purpose in Suffering34:19 Hope in the midst of Darkness36:46 Final Remarks

Join Mario Costabile as he chats with Dr. Jonathan Sanford about his life, his faith, how it led to his passion for Catholic education, and its vital role in shaping students from elementary school to college.-Support our Sponsors-Mother of Divine Grace School - Founded by Laura Berquist in 1995, it offers a Catholic, classical approach to distance learning.Leo House - A Historic Catholic Guesthouse for All Travelers✨Like/Share/Follow/Subscribe @r4hpodcast- Connect with us! -Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesX: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistriesWebsite : https://arrayofhope.org/podcast- Connect with the University of Dallas -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universityofdallasX: https://x.com/UofDallasFB: https://www.facebook.com/udallasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@universityofdallas.Website : http://UDallas.edu#college #catholiccollege #catholiceducation⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 Introduction01:36 Start of Interview03:28 Dr. Sanford's Upbringing07:43 Have you always been involved in catholic education?13:26 Why is Catholic Education so Important?19:42 Leo House 20:50 Mother of Divine Grace School22:04 How does Catholic School affect family life? 25:53 Advice for Young Families Seeking Catholic Elementary or High Schools30:33 How does Catholic Ed instill a sense of social responsibility?36:28 What are the challenges Catholic Universities Face?/41:16 What are you proud of in your presidency at the University of Dallas? 43:02 What's the enrollment at the university?44:51 Beloved - Event Array of Hope is Producing49:51 Final Remarks

In this episode, Dr. David Hajduk gives his take on whether you can call yourself "Catholic" and be "pro-choice." He makes clear what being "pro-choice" means and what being "Catholic" means, as well as what sort of choices, beliefs, and activities might make a person no longer in communion with the Catholic Church.- Support our Sponsor -Ave Maria Mutual Funds - the largest family of Catholic mutual funds in the U.S. Launched in 2001, their six no-load funds adhere to strong pro-life and pro-family values.✨See How We Can Help Your Parish/Faith Community https://arrayofhope.org/- Connect with us! -Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesX: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistriesWebsite : https://arrayofhope.org/podcast#catholic #prolife #prochoice⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 Intro01:28 Can a person be both Catholic and Pro-choice02:30 What is Abortion?03:45 The Catholic Churches opinions & teachings about abortion05:28 Excommunicated from the Catholic Church06:33 How can excommunication be lifted?06:57 Abortion in Politics10:38 Ave Maria Mutual Fund Ad12:13 More on the Teachings of the Church about Abortion13:36 St. Pope John Paul II - Evangelium Vitae15:35 Rejecting the Churches Teachings about Abortion16:33 Possibility of schism on those who oppose the Churches teachings on abortion16:56 St. Pope John Paul II's Apostolic Letters17:47 Pope Benedict XVI comments on the teachings19:26 Are the excommunicated still Catholics?20:51 Final Thoughts

In this episode, Matt Pana and Alanis Vega discuss finding balance in Catholic dating by emphasizing intentionality, active discernment, and recognizing the dignity of the other person, while addressing the pressures from both secular and Catholic cultures.- Support Our Sponsors -Verbum - Catholic Bible study tools that draw you deeper into scripture.Scapulars.com - Divine protection in life and in death with the most durable, comfortable scapulars ever made.✨Help Support Our Ministry at https://arrayofhope.org/donate/- Connect with us! -Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesX: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistriesWebsite : https://arrayofhope.org/podcast#Firstdate #catholicdating #catholicfirstdate⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 INTRODUCTION01:54 INTRODUCE TOPIC OF FIRST DATES02:49 FIRST DATES INITIAL THOUGHTS03:38 BASIC FOUNDATION OF A DATE04:36 MARRIAGE PRESSURE05:59 DISNEY IDEA OF DATING06:36 PERSONAL EXPERIENCE DATING07:44 ANALYSIS PARALYSIS 08:04 DISCERNMENT AND GOD'S WILL09:09 COMMUNITY AND SPIRITUAL DIRECTION10:03 USING PEOPLE AS A MEANS TO AN END12:10 THE PRESSURE ON MEN13:49 Scapulars.com14:35 Verbum15:23 HOW TO PURSUE A WOMAN17:18 INTENTIONALITY IN DATING18:19 MAKE IT CLEAR IT IS A "DATE"20:28 ACTIVE DISCERNMENT22:31 THE RISK OF REJECTION23:11 VIEW THE OTHER AS A CHILD OF GOD23:48 PASSIVITY VS SEEKING ATTENTION24:53 FLESH OF MY FLESH26:31 DO THE INNER WORK FIRST27:24 GENDER ROLES28:10 IMMATURITY IN DATING29:39 GOLD IS TESTED IN THE FIRE30:06 CONCLUSION

Alanis and Luke talk about the pros and the cons of online dating, share some personal experiences, and agree on the importance of intentionality in whatever way you find your partner. -Supports our Sponsors- Magnificat - A simple way to transform the way you pray.Verbum - Take Your Catholic Bible Study from Stumped to Stellar with Verbum✨See How We Can Help Your Parish/Faith Community https://arrayofhope.org/- Connect with us! -Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesX: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistriesWebsite : https://arrayofhope.org/podcastFollow Luke :Instagram : https://www.instagram.com#onlinedating #catholic #dating⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 Introduction04:49 Intentionally Dating in A Digital Age 05:51 Luke's Experience With Online Dating 10:08 Alanis' Experience with Online Dating 14:01 Importance of Intentionally Pursuing Someone 19:22 The difference between pursuit on Instagram vs. dating apps21:29 Men's Perspective on Online Dating 23:08 Magnificat23:49 Verbum 24:41 Difference Between Pursuing online and in person27:58 Is Luke Not a Fan of Online Dating?34:20 Why is everyone not happy with the endless options? 38:39 Why are Men So Passive In Dating?43:19 Importance of Authenticity in Online Dating 48:11 What advice would you give women about being serious about online dating?53:44 3 Types of Temptation in Online Dating55:08 Limit Dating App Usage 57:08 Final Remarks

In this episode, Dr. David Hajduk gives his take on a popular argument of skeptics that the Gospels, as well as the central claims of Christianity like Jesus' resurrection, are just myths. He exposes how their ideas are built on shaky foundations, and makes clear that Christianity is the "real deal."- Support our Sponsor -Ave Maria Mutual Funds - the largest family of Catholic mutual funds in the U.S. Launched in 2001, their six no-load funds adhere to strong pro-life and pro-family values.✨Join Us In Our Mission : https://arrayofhope.org/donate/- Connect with us! -Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesX: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistriesWebsite : https://arrayofhope.org/podcast#truth #Christianity #TheTruthAbout⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 Intro01:29 The basis that Christianity & Jesus's Resurrection is a Myth03:27 Myth #1 Is Mark's Gospel is the oldest04:21 Myth # 2 Is Mark's "added" or "newer" ending06:19 Ave Maria Mutual Funds07:29 Become a partner of Array of Hope08:12 Myth #3 Is Paul and the other Evangelists were fakes09:14 Myth #4 Is The Idea Luke has more resurrection narratives10:07 Myth #5 That The Evangelists constructed a "story" to prove the Resurrection11:31 The Gospels vs The New Modern Scholars12:23 End