Priest, Brother, and U
Priest, Brother, and U
Gopher Catholic
Discussing and answering the deepest questions from life on campus.
Conquering Personal Addiction
In this episode, Fr. Jake and Br. Matthew close out season one by speaking with Michael Memory, a senior here at the U, about the different forms of addiction and ways to conquer them. Shownotes: Addiction1 John 2:16Social Media Addiction1 Corinthians 10:12-13Hebrews 4:15
May 6, 2021
34 min
The Role of Women
In this episode, Fr. Jake and Br. Matthew speak with Maria Turco, a junior here at the U, about the role of women in the church and the differences between men and women. Shownotes: Romans 12:2Luke 6:12Ephesians 5:1Letter to Women - Saint Pope John Paul II
Apr 9, 2021
33 min
True Freedom
In this episode, Fr. Jake and Br. Matthew speak with Dom Christiansen, a graduate student here at the U, about what it means to live in true freedom. Shownotes: Concupiscence - CCC 2515Matthew 11:29Genesis 1St. DominicThe Spiritual Combat - Fr. Dom Lorenzo ScupoliExodus 20:2-32 Corinthians 3:17Orthodoxy - G.K. Chesterton
Mar 26, 2021
31 min
The Cross We Bear
In this episode, Fr. Jake and Br. Matthew speak with Evan Markel, a senior here at the U, about what it means to live your life, bearing your cross. Shownotes: The Beatitudes - Matthew 5:3-12Luke 9:23St. John of the CrossMatthew 11:28-30Confessions - St. AugustineHebrews 4:14-16MetaphysicsMatthew 18:20St. Francis of AssisiMark 10:37-40MagnanimityColossians 1:24
Mar 11, 2021
35 min
Media and Me
In this episode, Fr. Jake and Br. Matthew speak with Johnny Santiago, a sophomore here at the U, about the pros and cons of the media and the christian perspective on how to approach it. Shownotes: Mark 7:15Matthew 7:16Matthew 13:1-9Mere Christianity - CS LewisRomans 12:2
Feb 25, 2021
35 min
God's Plan
In this episode, Fr. Jake and Br. Matthew speak with Megan Thomas, a Sophomore here at the U, about the meaning of Jeremiah 29:11 and God's plan for our lives. Shownotes: Parable of the Prodigal Son - Luke 15:11-32Jeremiah 29:11Parable of the Talents - Matthew 25:14-30The ExamenThe Will To Power - Friedrich NietzschePsalm 1Philippians 4:13Moral Theology
Feb 11, 2021
36 min
Contraception
In this episode, Fr. Jake and Br. Matthew speak with Danielle Quast, a senior here at the U, about the use of contraception in today's world and the teaching of the Church in regards to it. Shownotes: Humanae Vitae - Pope Paul VI Theology of the Body - Saint Pope John Paul II Natural Family Planning
Jan 29, 2021
29 min
Existentialism
In this episode, Fr. Jake and Br. Matthew speak with Nathan Bixby, a senior here at the U, about the topic of our purpose and finding true meaning. Shownotes: Profession of Faith - CCCPolitics - Aristotle The Life of Man - To Know and Love God - CCCMan's Search For Meaning - Viktor E. FranklMaslow's Hierarchy of NeedsJosef Pieper's WorksJohn 1:35-39Luke 4:18A Simple Path - St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta1 Corinthians 7:24
Jan 15, 2021
35 min
Understanding Our Conscience
In this episode, Fr. Jake and Br. Matthew speak with Celia Rynda, a senior here at the U, about the topic of our conscience and how to understand it. Shownotes: Veritatis Splendor - St. Pope John Paul IIThe Judgment of Conscience - Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)Vincible and Invincible IgnoranceRomans 9:1Seven Deadly SinsFruits of the Holy SpiritGifts of the Holy SpiritMagnanimity - Dr. Edward P. SriActs 24:16
Jan 1, 2021
29 min
The Meaning of Death
In this episode, Fr. Jake and Br. Matthew speak with Ben Hernandez, a sophomore here at the U, about the topic of death and particular judgment. Shownotes: • Particular Judgement • Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory • The Weight of Glory - CS Lewis • Scientism and God's Existence - Bishop Barron • 1 Corinthians 2:9 • Luke 16:19-31 • Pain of Loss • 1 Corinthians 15 • The Weight of Glory - CS Lewis
Dec 19, 2020
32 min
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