

Catching Foxes
Luke and Gomer
Luke and Gomer became friends Freshman year at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and 14 years later they started a podcast. The show oscillates between a conversation between just the two of us and interviews that we do together of other, fancier people. Sometimes we get explicit either by being too honest or by being too stupid. Either way, it's fun!
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May 14, 2021 • 1h 7min
We Never Forgot You, Dr. Dre.
Banter: Dr. Dre seems to have suffered from insecurity due to the lack of success around the Aftermath album.
Main Topic: Luke's prayer life sucks. Gomer gives amazing advice.
Life Lesson: Do NOT, under any circumstances, forget about Dre. Sponsored By:BetterHelp.com: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Catching Foxes listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/FOXES
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May 7, 2021 • 1h 11min
Marvel vs. NASA
Gomer and Luke start out with some banter, then follow-up.
The topic for today is contrasting "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" with "For All Mankind" in the areas where they treat social issues. Gomer bashes the crap out of Marvel for their inability in this show to not be on the nose and praises the writers and actors of "For All Mankind" so creating such compelling characters that you actually think they are, you know, human. Just when you think the villains are pure villains, they aren't. Just when you think the one-dimensional man is a bigot, he's not. Just when you think the mission will finally succeed, it doesn't. Or does it? Cap demand we "do better" but AppleTV actually does!
Two Follow-Ups, Main Topic, followed by complaining about Restrictions.Sponsored By:Porter Road: NOW DELIVERING MEAT THE WAY MEAT SHOULD BEBetterHelp.com: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Catching Foxes listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/FOXES
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Glenmary Ecumenical Podcast on Apple Podcasts — Interviews and discussions from Christian ministers and theologians on ecumenical efforts between Catholics and Evangelical and Pentecostal groups.
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Apr 30, 2021 • 1h 12min
Dumb and Dumber as Cultural Lighthouse
We each brought a topic, but I sidetracked the Hell out of us both.
Topic One: Gomer's critique of the bloody Marxist critique of corporations stealing our future, and Luke's reasoned response involving Catholic Creatives and art stuff.
Topic Two: GOMER CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT ATONEMENT THEOLOGY, but today's twist is how Gomer discovered via YouTube how much the Orthodox hate Catholics and how the Taylor Marshall of American Orthodoxy is an old woman. Sponsored By:Pints with Jack: The Pints with Jack Podcast strives to discover the Truth & Beauty of Christianity through the lens of C.S. Lewis. Join a Roman Catholic and Byzantine Catholic each week as they discuss his works chapter-by-chapter and interview experts on their special "After Hours" episodes! Catholic Match: Faith-focused Dating: the largest Catholic dating site in the world—where thousands of Catholics find their spouse. Promo Code: FOXESSupport Catching FoxesLinks:Why Jim Carrey Fought to Cast Jeff Daniels in 'Dumb and Dumber' - YouTube — Jim Carrey, smartly, fought for Jeff Daniels as Harry Dunne in' Dumb and Dumber' knowing that they needed an actor, not another comedian.
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Orthodox Christianity: Pagan doctrine of the "Atonement" - YouTube — Presbytera Irene Matta MTh interviews His Eminence, Archbishop Lazar (Puhalo) OCA (retired) at his Monastery of All Saints of N. America in Canada. Atheism results from this idea that God requires a "blood sacrifice" from His Son - a shocking departure from the Revelation of God's loving Son in Holy Scriptures and His restoration of our alienation from the Father with the Holy Spirit! Atonement Theories Round Table - YouTube — Michael hosts a discussion with a Roman Catholic (Erick Ybarra), Eastern Catholic (Elijah Yasi), Eastern Orthodox (Fr. Patrick Ramsey), Oriental Orthodox (Daniel Kakish) and a Reformed Protestant (Turretinfan) on theories of the atonement of Christ.Tim Staples - What do Catholics believe about the Atonement? - YouTube — What do Catholics believe about the Atonement? Tim Staples explains the Catholic understanding on this important teaching.

Apr 23, 2021 • 1h 27min
4 Big Topics: Gomer's Update, Atonement Theology, Wokism and Gospel Dignity, and Super League
Special thank you to all of the Patrons and fans of the show that have prayed for the Gormley family!
*Topic One (about 20 minutes): * We are healing and still hurting a lot, too. I have read every email, comment, and text from you all and even read them to my wife before her D&C surgery.
Topic Two (about 40 minutes): Gomer has been doing a lot of reading and research into Atonement theology, especially as it revolves around St. Paul's enigmatic phrase, "Works of the Law". There's a great podcast and interview with Dr. Matthew Thomas on John DeRosa's "The Classical Theism Podcast". They discuss the Second Century Fathers and their concepts of what "works of the law" means (spoiler: it doesn't mean what Martin Luther said). Also applicable is the Dr. Bergsma book Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls where the second to last chapter goes through the Essene theology of the very phrase "Works of the Law". In fact, it is the title of one of the scrolls they found! (Spoiler: it isn't at all what Martin Luther said it was).
Topic Three (About 15 minutes): Wokism, BLM, MeToo, LGBT+ Activism and Luke's theory that the Christian underpinnings of the culture are preventing it from getting more violent. Gomer disagrees a bit, but not entirely.
Topic Four (About 15 minutes): Luke teaches Gomer about the Super League, its origin story and its rapid demise. Gomer responds with the philosophy of Aladair MacIntyre's notion of Internal and External Goods to a Practice. And Gomer finds a way to yet again quote Alexis de Touqville's "Democracy in America" and the concept of homo solus.Sponsored By:BetterHelp.com: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Catching Foxes listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/FOXES
Catholic Match: Faith-focused Dating: the largest Catholic dating site in the world—where thousands of Catholics find their spouse. Promo Code: FOXESSupport Catching FoxesLinks:Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls: Revealing the Jewish Roots of Christianity: Bergsma, John: 9781984823120: Amazon.com: Books — In this enriching and exciting exploration, Bergsma demonstrates how the Dead Sea Scrolls—the world's greatest modern archaeological discovery—can shed light on the Church as a sacred society that offered hope, redemption, and salvation to its member. Ultimately, these mysterious writings are a time machine that can transport us back to the ancient world, deepen our appreciation of Scripture, and strengthen our understanding of the Christian faith.
Paul's "Works of the Law" in the Perspective of Second-Century Reception: Thomas, Matthew J., McGrath, Alister E.: 9780830855261: Amazon.com: Books — Matthew J. Thomas examines how Paul's second-century readers understood these points in conflict, how their readings relate to "old" and "new" perspectives, and what their collective witness suggests about the apostle's own meaning. Surprisingly, these early witnesses align closely with the "new" perspective, though their reasoning often differs from both modern viewpoints.Ep. #141 - St. Paul and "Works of the Law" - Classical TheismAmazon.com: After Virtue, Third Edition (Audible Audio Edition): Alasdair MacIntyre, Derek Perkins, Blackstone Audio, Inc.: Books

Apr 16, 2021 • 1h 2min
Her Name is Hope
Luke and I banter for 20 minutes about grad school, Gomer redoing his office, etc. Then we introduce the subject and Gomer cries a lot.
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Eternal Rest
Eternal rest, grant unto her O Lord
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May she rest in peace. Amen.
May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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Apr 9, 2021 • 1h 20min
All the Red Threads (Fixed Version)
Have you ever had a debate with a famous person about Jesus entirely in your head? This is Gomer's failed tale of reaching Joe Rogan.
Living in a 2 Suns galactic neighborhood
Biological evolution through the common ancestor
Mimetic Knowledge, Language, and Culture
"In the Beginning was the Word"
The lack of culture in apes after 7 million years
The Hero Myth (knower, the known, the unknown, curiosity, courage, boons for one's companions)
Jesus Christ is the Ultimate Hero, He's not a Myth, and his crucifixion was written into the fabric of creation
What if evolution towards reason can only occur if Mimesis is applied to the Hero Myth?
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Apr 3, 2021 • 1h
The Lost SEEK21 episode
We love SEEK, so we made a very Catching Foxes podcast for the virtual SEEK21 conference this year and it was ...not allowed. Well, it's Good Friday and I don't want to record a new episode, so here it is, with a FRESH new introduction!
Happy Birthday, Lee! Support Catching Foxes

Mar 27, 2021 • 1h 20min
Don't Ruin Your Wedding... also thoughts on rap and sexual incompatibility
Don't let the Wedding Industry ruin your Marriage. We discuss the extremes of idiots who miss the glorious communal celebration that is Holy Matrimony.
Then we talk about rap-as-scapegoat in our culture.
Finally, Moira asks about whether sexual incompatibility is a secular thing or a Catholic thing, too. Sponsored By:Stereo Jan-Feb: Again, join us Live every Sunday night at 9 central for the Catching Foxes after party. Find me at stereo.com/gomer. The Stereo app is simple and a lot of fun. I’m loving it. Follow me so that you get notified every time I go LIVE and you can join me!ChewsLife: Be a good person and buy a rosary for your kid, godchild, husband, or wife at ChewsLife! Promo Code: CatchingFoxes10BetterHelp.com: Get 10% off your secure, specialized counseling at BetterHelp.com/foxes Support Catching FoxesLinks:Prince & The New Power Generation - 7 (Official Music Video) - YouTube — Prince & The New Power Generation - 7 (Official Music Video)
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Catching Foxes Episode 14: PICTURES NEED TAKEN — This is the most anticipated podcast episode of the century: LUKE IS GETTING MARRIED AND ALL THE BROS SHOWED UP AND LEFT THEIR WIVES AT HOME.
Hilarity and inside jokes ensue.
This will probably alienate you as a listener if you didn't know us back at Franciscan University of Steubenville, but we hope the addition of Lord of the Rings' style narration helps you follow along the epic tale. It's the fellowship of the wedding ring. Or something.Ice Cube Doesn't Regret "No Vaseline" Diss 25 Years After Death Certificate - YouTube — Ice Cube Doesn't Regret "No Vaseline" Diss 25 Years After Death Certificate
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Mar 19, 2021 • 1h 33min
Luke and The Leadership Zoo
Gomer's New Bi-Weekly Obession: Home Gyms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1CA2dFKnYc
The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations by James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner
Five Leadership Principles ###
Model the Way
Inspire a Shared Vision
Challenge the Process
Enable Others to Act
Encourage the Heart (Live, Laugh, Love)
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Leaving the Zoo — The reality of the wildernessItchy and Scratchy In Manhattan Madness - YouTube — Itchy runs afoul of an Irishman
OWEL - Snowglobe (Official Lyric Video) - YouTubeFurnace Fest 2021 — Luke's 2001 dream come true. Limp Bizkit feat Method Man,Redman & Dmx - Rollin' (Urban Assault Vehicle) - YouTube — Limp Bizkit feat Method Man,Redman & Dmx - Rollin' (Urban Assault Vehicle)

Mar 12, 2021 • 1h 28min
When it's time to move on
WORK CULTURE.
Lukey got a new job. I asked, "How'd ya know it's time to move on?" This is a show about figuring out your place, your role, your job, your career, and your culture. It's about when you know to say "YES" to a new opportunity and when to say "NO", too. Culture, especially in Church Work, can be never tricksy!Sponsored By:Stereo Jan-Feb: Come and hang out with us at 10PM every Sunday night this month on the Stereo app!ChewsLife: Be a good person and buy a rosary for your kid, godchild, husband, or wife at ChewsLife! Promo Code: CatchingFoxes10BetterHelp.com: Get 10% off your secure, specialized counseling at BetterHelp.com/foxes Support Catching FoxesLinks:22 signs it's time to quit your job — We've all had bad days at the office. Maybe even a bad week or two. But if you can't remember the last good day you've had at work, it might be time to seriously consider quitting.How Netflix Reinvented HR — Sheryl Sandberg has called it one of the most important documents ever to come out of Silicon Valley. It’s been viewed more than 5 million times on the web. But when Reed Hastings and I (along with some colleagues) wrote a PowerPoint deck explaining how we shaped the culture and motivated performance at Netflix, where Hastings is CEO and I was chief talent officer from 1998 to 2012, we had no idea it would go viral. We realized that some of the talent management ideas we’d pioneered, such as the concept that workers should be allowed to take whatever vacation time they feel is appropriate, had been seen as a little crazy (at least until other companies started adopting them). But we were surprised that an unadorned set of 127 slides—no music, no animation—would become so influential.
What It Means to Work Here — It’s the HR equivalent of keeping up with the Joneses: In their quest to find and retain top talent, businesses often try to match competitors’ offers, ensuring that their compensation schemes, health care benefits, training programs, and other talent-management practices are in line with the rest of the industry’s. While this strategy may be useful for bringing job candidates to the door, it’s not necessarily the most effective way to usher the right people across the threshold—great employees who will be enthusiastic about their work and fiercely loyal to the organization and its mission.