Outside The Chapel

Should Catholics be vegan? Join Fr Rob and Justine in the season opener of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as they discuss this and break open this week's upcoming Sunday Gospel reading.17th Sunday in Ordinary TimeGospel: John 6:1-15Topic: Catholics & VeganismFor a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our sister podcast Catholic Influencers Fr Rob Galea Homilies.Support the show

Welcome to Season 6 of the Catholic Influencers Podcast presented by FRG Ministry.This is a quick introduction with co-hosts Fr Rob Galea, Alyssa Agius & Justine Cumbo who share what this podcast is all about. Listen to hear about what you can expect from this season and how you can stay connected with us. New episodes released on all online platforms every Monday.For a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our sister podcast Catholic Influencers Fr Rob Galea Homilies.Support the show

In this bonus episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast, we introduce you to Justine Cumbo who will be joining us as co-host for Season 6! For a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our sister podcast Catholic Influencers Fr Rob Galea Homilies.Support the show

What impact does faith have through suffering and recovering from mental illness?In this throwback episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast during our season break, we revisit one of the very early episodes of this podcast with original co-hosts, Fr. Rob Galea and Danii Sullivan. This episode features a discussion about their personal stories of struggling with mental illness, how they look after their health and the impact that their faith has had in their suffering and recovery. It concludes with an interview with Fr Dan Strickland MGL, who has his Masters in Counselling and sheds some light on his experience of mental illness, what he's observed in his work and the strengths that can come out of battling mental illness.For a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our sister podcast Catholic Influencers Fr Rob Galea Homilies.Support the show

What is the role of women in the church? How can women be heard within the church?In this throwback episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast during our season break, we revisit one of the very early episodes of this podcast with original co-hosts, Fr. Rob Galea and Danii Sullivan. This episode features a discussion about why women can't be ordained as priests, to the role of women in the Bible and the context in which scripture passages regarding women were written. It concludes with an interview with international Catholic speaker Katie Prejean.For a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our sister podcast Catholic Influencers Fr Rob Galea Homilies.Support the show

What does the Catholic Church and the Bible teach about tattoos? What should you consider if you're planning to get a tattoo?In this throwback episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast during our season break, we revisit one of the very early episodes of this podcast with original co-hosts, Fr. Rob Galea and Danii Sullivan. This episode features a discussion about tattoos and the church, as well as an interview with protestant pastor from Sydney, Phillip Webb who completed a doctorate on Christianity and tattoos. For a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our sister podcast Catholic Influencers Fr Rob Galea Homilies.Support the show

Where and what is the Kingdom of God? Join Fr Rob and Alyssa in the season finale of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as they discuss this and break open this week's upcoming Sunday Gospel reading.11th Sunday in Ordinary TimeGospel: Mark 4:26-34Topic: The Kingdom Of GodFor a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our sister podcast Catholic Influencers Fr Rob Galea Homilies.Support the show

Is the Eucharist really the body and blood of Jesus? Join Fr Rob and Alyssa in this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as they break open this week's upcoming Sunday Gospel reading and discuss this question in preparation for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Solemnity Of Corpus ChristiGospel: Mark 14:12-16, 22-26Topic: This Is My BodyFor a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our sister podcast Catholic Influencers Fr Rob Galea Homilies.Support the show

Is it possible to understand the mystery of the Trinity? Join Fr Rob and Georga in this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as they break open this week's upcoming Sunday Gospel reading and discuss this question in preparation for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Solemnity Of The Most Holy TrinityGospel: Matthew 28:16-20Topic: Mystery? Of The TrinityFor a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our sister podcast Catholic Influencers Fr Rob Galea Homilies.Support the show

Join Fr Rob and Alyssa in this episode of the Catholic Influencers Podcast as they break open this week's upcoming Sunday Gospel reading in preparation for Pentecost and talk about the Catholic stance on praying in tongues. PentecostGospel: John 20:19-23Topic: Praying In Tongues?For a shorter, more reflective explanation of the Gospels, be sure to check out our sister podcast Catholic Influencers Fr Rob Galea Homilies.Support the show