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Learn more about Catholic Owned here: https://catholicowned.com/introduction In this conversation, Nathan Crankfield speaks with Brooke Joiner about her journey from being a Lutheran to converting to Catholicism, her decision to homeschool her children, and the founding of Catholic Owned, a platform aimed at supporting Catholic businesses. They discuss the importance of building a Catholic economy, the challenges faced by Catholic business owners, and the need for community support and excellence in service. Brooke shares her vision for Catholic Owned and how it aims to connect Catholic consumers with businesses that align with their values. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Brooke Joiner and Catholic Owned02:58 Homeschooling Journey and Family Dynamics05:54 Conversion to Catholicism: A Personal Journey11:58 Meeting Her Husband and Building a Life Together18:07 The Birth of Catholic Owned: Vision and Mission23:58 Launching Catholic Owned: Initial Steps and Goals24:45 Launching a Catholic Economy26:09 Supporting Catholic Business Owners29:46 The Ripple Effect of Catholic Commerce33:53 Comparative Community Economies34:58 The Importance of Supporting Each Other38:11 Navigating Discounts and Value42:26 Striving for Excellence in Catholic Business52:11 Connecting with CatholicOwned

Building The New Catholic Economy with Brooke Joiner

Jimmy Akin, Catholic Answers Senior Apologist, tackles the claim that the Bible cannot be trusted because it has scientific inaccuracies, specifically the verses that mention the Sun orbiting the Earth.

This is an excerpt from our Catholic Answers School of Apologetics online course. Learn more below!

Master the art of defending your faith! Jimmy Akin teaches this course titled Bible Difficulties - Part 1. Watch lectures, read materials, and take quizzes at your own pace. Sign up now!
https://www.schoolofapologetics.com/courses/bible-difficulties-part-1

DEBUNKING Geocentrist Bible Verses

In this powerfully enlightening episode, James is diving deep into the heart of manhood and uncovering the essence of personhood from a Catholic perspective! Get ready, gentlemen, because we're about to embark on a profound journey through "The Apocalypse of the Sovereign Self" with none other than Gil Bailie. Imagine a mix of deep spiritual insights and unwavering masculine strength as Gil, a founding member of The Colloquium on Violence and Religion, and a proud member of the esteemed Fellowship of Catholic Scholars, guides us through the rugged terrain of understanding our human identity. Like what you heard? Maybe you just enjoy reading James’s show notes? Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themanlycatholic?fan_landing=true" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Patreon</a> page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support.  As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost!  Get social with us: Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themanlycatholic/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Instagram</a>.  Join our listener-only <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/492479926423068" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook</a> group Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxrRLZNk4WqPdgcac5vuWEQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">YouTube</a> page to see our manly and holy faces Resources mentioned in the episode: <ol><li>Purchase the book <a href="https://angelicopress.org/the-apocalypse-of-the-sovereign-self-gil-bailie" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a></li><li>Find out more about Gil <a href="https://cornerstoneforum.org/gil-bailie/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a></li><li>"The Only <a href="https://notesfromaroom.com/2007/11/20/on-nights-like-this/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Poem</a>" by Leonard Cohen </li></ol> <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1766613/open_sms" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Send us a text</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/tmc">Support the show</a>Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/tmc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Buy Me A Coffee </a>page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Subscribe to <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/?srsltid=AfmBOop9a5vs4nADbJWzrM5uRKucqTz9MLZekAty0bs78HwzGizeod2J" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">TAN DIGITAL</a> and use code 'MANLYCATHOLIC' (case sensitive) to get 50% off ANY subscription Check out the <a href="https://ignatius.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ignatius Black Friday Sale</a> and be sure to Buy the Ignatius Study Bible Today! Be sure to<a href="https://x.com/manly_catholic" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> follow us on X</a> for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxrRLZNk4WqPdgcac5vuWEQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">YouTube</a> page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our <a href="https://www.themanlycatholic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">website</a> Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

Ep 82 - Revealing the Mystery of Personhood: A Catholic Exploration into the Divine Image Within Us

She is going to be playing for the U.S. Women's National lacrosse team. She is fresh off the second of back-to-back national championships with the University of Tampa women's lacrosse team, finishing 2025 with 40 goals and ten assists for 50 points in 14 games, including two goals in the national championship game. In 2024 she was named the Most Outstanding Player of both the NCAA Championship and the Sunshine State Conference Tournament. Before her three years with the Spartans, she started her collegiate career playing at the University of Maryland, where the team won the 2022 Big 10 Tournament. That followed a high school career where she was All-County in lacrosse, volleyball, and basketball. She has also served as the Head Coach of Calvary Christian girls lacrosse.

CSR 338 Sophi Wrisk

In the biblical story of humanity’s beginning, there’s a curious and often overlooked detail. When God speaks to Adam in the garden, He doesn’t begin by issuing a command. Instead, He gives a warning: “But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die” (Genesis 2:17). At first glance, this seems like a straightforward prohibition. But in Jewish tradition, the interpretation leans another way: God isn’t laying down the law. He’s offering a word of caution. Deacon Harold talks more about God's invitation to freedom. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 135:7-12

God’s Invitation to Freedom

For over thirty years, Catholic sculptor Tim Schmalz has been visually translating sacred scripture and creating spiritual artwork through his bronze sculptures. Tim shares the details of his journey and looks ahead with The BeatiDudes, including Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein. Tim believes that sculpture is just the skin that covers an idea, a belief, and a truth. As an artist, he is dedicated to making this skin as thin and transparent as possible, so the art does not get in the way of what is being expressed. After being frustrated by the games within the art community, Tim turned his focus to scripture, saints, and the life of Jesus. Over the past few decades, Tim has created some powerful representations of Christianity and several landmark, complex public bronze sculptures. Cast editions of his life-size bronze sculptures have been installed in major cities in front of some of the most historically significant Christian sites in the world, including Capernaum, the Vatican, and Florence.In recent years, he has collaborated directly with the Vatican to create sculptures that highlight spiritual concerns in our modern world.The Homeless Jesus, one of his most famous works, brings Jesus down from the cross and into a relatable human context that allows people to feel a greater closeness with Christ.<a href="https://timothypaulschmalz.com/">Learn more about Tim and his work</a><h2>Our Partners:</h2><a href="https://sockreligious.com/pages/beatidudes">Sock Religious (10% Discount)</a><a href="https://learnmore.solidarityhealthshare.org/beatidudes/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BeatiDudes&amp;utm_content=why_solidarity">Solidarity HealthShare</a><a href="https://aquinaswealth.com/">Aquinas Wealth Advisors</a><a href="https://www.corexpeditions.org/upcoming-trips">COR Expeditions - Upcoming Trips</a><a href="https://www.lucidprivateoffices.com/">Lucid Private Office</a><a href="https://divinecomedyimprov.com/">Divine Comedy</a><a href="https://www.undivided.life/">Undivided Life</a><h2>Follow The BeatiDudes:</h2><a href="https://www.undivided.life/podcasts">BeatiDudes Website</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/90739902/admin/">LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBeatiDudesPodcast">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beatidudes/">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/The_BeatiDudes">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein/">Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn</a> BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By<a href="https://thepencilbureau.com/">The Pencil Bureau</a> <a href="https://www.davemooremusic.com/">Dave Moore Music</a>

Homeless Jesus | Tim Schmalz | Episode #223

Earlier in life, Fr. John had reached a point of chronic pain and bizarre food allergies. While searching for a cure, he began working with Dr. Kevin Majeres. This led Fr. John to practice mindfulness and reframe his views of pain and discomfort. Within 6 weeks of starting this new approach, Fr. John overcame the psychogenetic conditions that were causing his issues. Today, Fr. John finds joy in being open to discomfort and experiencing every moment with great intention.Tune-in to be blown away alongside BeatiDudes Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein. <a href="https://YouTube.com/@fr.johnbayer1905">Fr. John’s YouTube channel</a><a href="https://Instagram.com/cistercian_abbey">Follow Cistercian on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.cistercian.org/">Cistercian Website</a><h2>Our Partners:</h2><a href="https://sockreligious.com/pages/beatidudes">Sock Religious (10% Discount)</a><a href="https://learnmore.solidarityhealthshare.org/beatidudes/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BeatiDudes&amp;utm_content=why_solidarity">Solidarity HealthShare</a><a href="https://aquinaswealth.com/">Aquinas Wealth Advisors</a><a href="https://onfiremedia.com/beatidudes">On Fire Media</a><a href="https://www.lucidprivateoffices.com/">Lucid Private Office</a><a href="https://ustmaxstudios.com/network/">MAX Studios</a><a href="https://divinecomedyimprov.com/">Divine Comedy</a><a href="https://www.undivided.life/">Undivided Life</a><h2>Follow The BeatiDudes:</h2><a href="https://www.undivided.life/podcasts">BeatiDudes Website</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/90739902/admin/">LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBeatiDudesPodcast">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beatidudes/">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/The_BeatiDudes">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein/">Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn</a>BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By<a href="https://thepencilbureau.com/">The Pencil Bureau</a> <a href="https://www.davemooremusic.com/">Dave Moore Music</a>

God is in the Present Moment | Fr. John Bayer, O.Cist. | Episode #186

WOF 384: Bishop Barron and Jonathan Roumie: A Conversation

Are you saved? This is a question we have heard from our Protestant friends regarding the state of grace for individual souls. In this episode of the Word on Fire Show, Bishop Barron discusses the Catholic response to this question and in doing so reveals the rich, multivalent message of the Cross. The listener question asks about original sin. Topics Discussed <ul> <li>0:17 - Introduction, Bishop Barron's trip to Hawaii for the Red Mass</li> <li>5:00 - How should we respond to the question, "Are you saved?"</li> <li>8:10 - What are we being saved from?</li> <li>11:30 - Why is the Old Testament important for understanding salvation?</li> <li>13:35 - Why does God use the act of crucifixion to affect our salvation?</li> <li>18:08 - What's the difference between individual salvation and the idea that God saved humanity on the Cross?</li> <li>19:45 - What roll do the sacraments play in salvation?</li> <li>22:47 - Where did Martin Luther differ from the Church?</li> <li>26:10 - Listener Question: How do we inherit original sin?</li> </ul> Bonus Resources <ul> <li>Videos <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/video/the-sacrament-of-baptism/276/"> Bishop Barron on Baptism</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/video/reflections-on-the-council-of-trent/294/"> Bishop Barron on The Council of Trent</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/video/reflections-on-original-sin/305/"> Bishop Barron on Original Sin</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/video/bishop-barron-on-the-scandalous-cross-of-jesus/5259/"> Bishop Barron on The Scandalous Cross of Jesus</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>DVD's <ul> <li><a href= "http://pivotalplayers.wordonfire.org/">CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players</a> (Word On Fire)</li> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/dvd/catholicism-series/1036/"> Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith</a> (Word On Fire)</li> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/dvd/mystery-of-god/4775/">The Mystery of God</a> (Word On Fire)</li> <li><a href= "http://www.wordonfire.org/resources/dvd/faith-clips/4421/">Faith Clips</a> (Word On Fire)</li> </ul> </li> <li> Articles <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/article/what-precisely-is-the-gospel/4985/"> What Precisely is the Gospel?</a> (Bishop Barron)</li> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/article/the-glory-of-god-is-a-human-being-fully-alive/320/"> The Glory of God is a Human Being 'Fully Alive'</a> (Bishop Barron)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Books <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/book/the-priority-of-christ-toward-a-postliberal-catholicism/2366/"> The Priority of Christ</a> by Bishop Barron</li> <li><a href= "http://www.wordonfire.org/resources/book/word-on-fire-proclaiming-the-power-of-christ/2367/"> Word On Fire: Proclaiming the Power of Christ</a> by Bishop Barron</li> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/book/catholicism-a-journey-to-the-heart-of-the-faith/2370/"> Catholicism </a>by Bishop Barron</li> </ul> </li> <li>Homilies <ul> <li><a href= "http://www.wordonfire.org/resources/homily/faith-perfected-by-love/975/"> Faith Perfected by Love</a> (Bishop Barron)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Study Program <ul> <li><a href="http://mysteryofgod.com">The Mystery of God: Who God Is and Why He Matters</a> (Bishop Barron)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Websites <ul> <li><a href="http://www.WordOnFire.org">Word On Fire</a> (Proclaiming Christ in the Culture)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Find bonus links and resources for this episode at <a href= "http://wordonfireshow.com/">http://WordOnFireShow.com</a> and, again, be sure to submit your questions at <a href= "http://askbishopbarron.com/">http://As</a><a href= "http://askbishopbarron.com/">kBishopBarron</a>.

WOF 061: How Are We Saved?

Kim Zember is an international speaker who has shared her journey toward God with thousands and thousands of people, both Catholic and Protestants. She has written a book called Restless Heart in which she details her struggle with same sex attraction, Church teaching, and the anxiety that came from the way she was living her life.&nbsp;
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Ep 42 | A Real Conversation About the Struggles of Life and Sexuality w/ Kim Zember

In 2015 Bishop Robert Barron gave the opening keynote speech at the famous World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. In front of this massive crowd of Catholics, Bishop Barron explained how Christianity is the greatest form of humanism because of its unique claim that all humans are made in the image and likeness of God. As representatives of God, we share in the responsibility of bringing the power, wisdom, heart, and mind of God out into the world. This episode of the Word on Fire Show features Part One of the Bishop's powerful talk. Bonus Resources <ul> <li>Videos <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/video/bishop-barron-on-the-rise-of-the-nones/5382/"> Bishop Barron on the Rise of the "Nones"</a></li> <li><a class="ytp-title-link yt-uix-sessionlink" href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/video/gods-existence-and-the-argument-from-desire/4583/" target="_blank" data-sessionlink="feature=player-title">Bishop Barron on God's Existence and The Argument from Desire</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>DVD's <ul> <li><a href= "http://pivotalplayers.wordonfire.org/">CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players</a> (Word On Fire)</li> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/dvd/catholicism-series/1036/"> CATHOLICISM: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith</a> (Word On Fire)</li> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/dvd/mystery-of-god/4775/">The Mystery of God</a> (Word On Fire)</li> <li><a href= "http://www.wordonfire.org/resources/dvd/faith-clips/4421/">Faith Clips</a> (Word On Fire)</li> </ul> </li> <li> Articles <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/article/playing-at-atheism/336/"> Playing at Atheism </a>(Bishop Barron)</li> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/article/the-glory-of-god-is-a-human-being-fully-alive/320/"> The Glory of God is a Human Being 'Fully Alive'</a> (Bishop Barron)</li> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/article/apologists-catechists-theologians-wake-up/5257/"> Apologists, Catechists, Theologians: Wake Up! </a> (Bishop Barron)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Books <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/book/the-priority-of-christ-toward-a-postliberal-catholicism/2366/"> The Priority of Christ</a> by Bishop Barron</li> <li><a href= "http://www.wordonfire.org/resources/book/word-on-fire-proclaiming-the-power-of-christ/2367/"> Word On Fire: Proclaiming the Power of Christ </a> by Bishop Barron</li> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/book/catholicism-a-journey-to-the-heart-of-the-faith/2370/"> CATHOLICISM</a> by Bishop Barron</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Study Program <ul> <li><a href="http://mysteryofgod.com">The Mystery of God: Who God Is and Why He Matters</a> (Bishop Barron)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Websites <ul> <li><a href="http://www.WordOnFire.org">Word On Fire</a> (Proclaiming Christ in the Culture)</li> </ul> </li> </ul>