Episodes
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Restless 162 - Christmas Saints and Feast Days
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
The Christmas season doesn't end on December 26 - rather, it is the beginning of a series of wonderful saints and holidays that the Church celebrates! Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph and Joe discuss the great saints and feast days that are coming up in the next two weeks during the Christmas season!
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Restless 161 - True Freedom
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Jesus Christ came to set us free - but from what? Isn't it more freeing to do whatever we want, rather than submit to rules? On the contrary - the paradox is that freedom isn't a lack of rules but an ability to strive for excellence. Join Fr. Joseph, Diane, and Paul as they discuss the mission of Christ to set us free!
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Restless 160 - How to Make a Good Confession
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Many people take advantage of the Sacrament of Confession in preparation for Christmas. But how many of us fully appreciate the value of it, or prepare well so that our Confessions are fruitful and freeing? Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph and Diane discuss some tips and treasures of the Sacrament of Confession!
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Restless 159 - Hospitality
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
As we prepare to hosts guests for Christmas parties, we consider the virtue of hospitality. Taking care of friends, neighbors, and even strangers has always been a part of our Catholic Faith - all the way back to Mary and Joseph, who searched for "room at the inn". Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Paul, Lauren, and Joe discuss the virtue of hospitality - why we need it, and how we can cultivate it in our individualistic culture!
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Restless 158 - Shopping
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
On this Black Friday - and throughout the Advent season - shopping is on everyone's mind. Join Fr. Joseph, Lauren, and Daniel as they discuss how shopping for material goods can impact our spiritual life, for the positive and the negative. How do we enjoy the goods of this earth while keeping our hearts set on Heaven? Tune in to hear our discussion!
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Restless 157 - Swimming the Tiber (Conversion Stories)
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
It's amazing to hear stories of how people have "taken the plunge" to become Catholic from a different faith background. It takes courage, perseverance, and an unyielding search for Truth - along with a whole boatload of grace! - to enter the Church. Hear the Restless crew discuss conversion stories and how they can inspire us Catholics to more fervently pursue our Faith!
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Restless 156 - Sickness
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
As fall drifts into winter, most of us will fall sick at some point. What is the purpose of sickness? Why does God allow it, and what does He teach us through it? Jesus had a special love for the sick - how are we called to love and be present to those who are ill? Tune in to hear the Restless crew discuss how to make the most out of our illnesses that they may be for the glory of God and our sanctification!
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Restless 155 - Celibacy!
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Rounding out our mini-series on states of life & vocation, Fr. Joseph, Seminarian Joseph, and Diane discuss celibacy!
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Restless 154 - Marriage!
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Continuing the conversation from last week, Fr. Joseph speaks with Carmelena and Paul B. as they discuss how to have a wedding, and the early days of marriage, from a Catholic perspective!
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Restless 153 - Engagement!
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
One of our cast members, Carmelena, speaks about her engagement to Paul B. - and we interview her fiancée, as well! How did they know he/she was "the one"? How did they get the courage to pop the question? How has their relationship changed once they got engaged? Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Carmelena, and Paul B. discuss dating and engagement and how to do so as a Catholic!