FMC Podcast
FMC Podcast
Family Missions Company
Family Missions Company is an apostolate of lay Catholic missionaries. Committed to the Great Commission of Jesus, we proclaim the Gospel and serve the poor worldwide. We work under the blessing of our bishop in the Diocese of Lafayette, and at the invitation of the bishops in all areas we serve. We train and send out families and singles as full-time missionaries who evangelize and provide medical care, food, clothing, and the construction of homes in some of the poorest communities around the world.
FMC Podcast Episode 20: Justice is not optional for Jesus
Justice is not liberal or conservative: Justice is a Christian duty. And we aren't dutiful, just Christians if (1) we have more than we need, (2) others don't have what they need, and (3) we do nothing about it. As St. Paul tells us, "If someone who has worldly means sees a brother in need and refuses him compassion, how can the love of God remain in him? Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth." (1 John 3:17-18) In the latest podcast, Matt and Jonathan – recognizing their failings – discuss this challenging subject.
Feb 9, 2018
1 hr 16 min
FMC Podcast Episode 19: World Day of the Poor
November 19, 2017 was declared the first ever "World Day of the Poor" by Pope Francis. Matt and Jonathan discuss seeing the poor in missions.
Jan 8, 2018
55 min
FMC Podcast Episode 18: Mercy, Justice, & Unbaptized Infants
A seemingly narrow question cuts to the heart of our Christian faith. Matt and Jon discuss and wrestle with the International Theological Commission's 2007 document "The Hope Of Salvation For Infants Who Die Without Being Baptised."
Oct 27, 2017
1 hr 9 min
FMC Podcast Episode 17: You should care about World Mission Sunday
Does the Pope care about World Mission Sunday? Of course he does.
Oct 20, 2017
40 min
FMC Podcast Episode 16: Gossip – the holy person's sin of choice
Is gossip really a sin? If so, is it a big deal? Matt and Jonathan gossip about people who gossip, including Pope Francis.
Oct 10, 2017
1 hr 9 min
FMC Podcast Episode 15: Adventures in Ecuador and Orlando
Matt and Jonathan discuss recent trips to the jungles of Ecuador and the hotels of Orlando.
Sep 18, 2017
1 hr 1 min
FMC Podcast Episode 14: Forgive...Do we have to?
Matt and Jon attempt to answer a question from the mailbag: If God's forgiveness is conditional upon our repentance, should our forgiveness of others be conditional as well?
Sep 11, 2017
56 min
FMC Podcast Episode 13: Malawi & Costa Rica: What are we doing here?
Matt and Jonathan discuss their recent trips to Africa (Malawi) and Central America (Costa Rica).
Aug 25, 2017
57 min
FMC Podcast Episode 12: Peace with God the Creator, Peace with Creation
Matt and Jonathan discuss St. John Paul II's message from January 1, 1991 and what it can teach us about Pope Francis's Laudato Si.
Jul 14, 2017
1 hr 10 min
FMC Podcast Episode 11: Repentance, Not Recycling
What does the Catholic Church teach about man's relationship to the rest of Creation? Matt and Jonathan discuss Scripture, the Catechism, and common misunderstandings.
Jul 14, 2017
1 hr 1 min
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