

Catholic Stuff You Should Know
J. 10 Initiative
A lighthearted exploration of various prominent and obscure Catholic topics.
Episodes
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Jun 22, 2023 • 1h 8min
Marriage on Mission
Fr. Mike and Deacon Jacob take us back to where it all began... the book of Genesis. The two discuss marriage, the beauty and complexity found within the vocation and the war on marriage.

Jun 15, 2023 • 51min
You've Got a Friend In Me
Fr. Sean and Fr. John discuss the importance of having friendships in our lives and with the Trinity. The conversation is structured around Aristotle's three degrees of friendship.

Jun 8, 2023 • 1h 27min
Could Artificial Intelligence Have Named This Episode Better?
Dcn. Jacob has been hard at work preparing to lead the discussion on this week's topic: Artificial Intelligence. Tune in to hear Dcn. Jacob, Fr. John, and Fr. Sean discuss their opinions and thoughts on AI and its impressive yet alarming capabilities.

Jun 1, 2023 • 1h 15min
Tetragrammaton Revisited
In this episode, Fr. Mike and Fr. Sean discuss the Tetragrammaton, the four letter name of God in Hebrew. They remind us of the reverence and importance that lies within His name and to be cognizant of when and how we use Jesus' name.

May 25, 2023 • 59min
Order Up
Dcn. Jacob and Fr. Sean discuss how not all knowledge is equal and that there is a proper ordering of knowledge. They are concerned with showing that the material and technological sciences do not supersede ethical, moral or theological truth.

May 18, 2023 • 57min
Don’t Forget Your Biscuits
Fr. John reminisces with Fr. Mike on an experience he had hiking Little Bear Peak, one of the most challenging 14ers in Colorado. This experience along with many others has inspired Fr. John to write a book this summer giving the perspective of how a person can rebuild a Christian worldview and rediscover God and themselves in the backcountry.

May 12, 2023 • 1h 2min
The King Animal in the Animal Kingdom
Inspired by David Attenborough's animal documentaries, Fr. Mike muses with Dcn. Jacob about how cultures, nations, and families use animals to represent their core ideals. Ultimately they discuss how the Lamb is a symbol of the Christian.

May 4, 2023 • 56min
Leaf by Niggle
This week's episode is inspired by Fr. John's recent feat of completing the Grand Traverse. Fr. John uses J.R.R Tolkien's essay, Leaf by Niggle, to share a beautiful reflection with Fr. Sean on his experience of the Grand Traverse.

Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 1min
Power and Authority
This week's topic is inspired by the writings of political philosopher, Augusto Del Noce. Fr. John & Dcn. Jacob discuss the dangers and consequences that are a result of living in a culture that has mistaken authority for power.

Apr 20, 2023 • 1h 7min
Death, Where Is Your Sting?
In wake of the recent death of Fr. Mike's grandmother, Fr. Mike and Fr. Sean discuss grieving the passing of our loved ones.