Restless Catholic Young Adults

Restless 216 - Lessons Learned From Dating

Fr. Joseph, Paul, and Diane are the hosts of this week's episode of Restless. Paul and Diane just got engaged (to other people), so they sit down with Fr. Joseph to discuss the lessons that they each learned during their time dating as young adults. What's the benefit of being single? Should you lower your standards? Is Catholic Match any good? All this and more, on this week's episode of Restless! 

Restless 215 - Should Catholics Become Rich & Famous?

In this episode of Restless, Fr. Joseph, Diane, and Paul discuss the complexities of wealth and its implications from a Catholic perspective. They explore the nature of wealth, the moral responsibilities that come with it, and the balance between financial success and spiritual well-being. They also discuss how financial management is related to our vocations, most importantly, why everyone is called to develop the virtue of prudence in order to balance proper saving and generosity. Finally, they also cover the dangers of fame, ultimately emphasizing the need to seek Jesus above all material possessions. 

Restless 214 - Living Life Liturgically

Fr. Joseph and Joe sit down to discuss the importance of prioritizing different Catholic liturgical seasons. Most fundamentally, this has to do with prioritizing the Sabbath day. What does it mean to truly take a Sabbath? How can you rid yourself of unnecessary tasks that resemble the servile labor Catholics are commanded to avoid? They also discuss the importance of being intentional with the various Liturgical seasons, Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter, and especially not having certain ones bleed into one another. #catholicchurch #catholic #podcast

Restless 213 - Young Adult Ministry

Fr. Joseph and Lauren sit down to discuss the importance and characteristics of great young adult ministry!  

Restless 212 - Reclaiming Christendom

Fr. Joseph, Paul and Lauren discuss what it will take to "reclaim Christendom", that is, to cultivate a true Catholic Culture in the West. Is it the proper fight? What would a Catholic Culture look like? Is the Golden age now?

Restless 211 - Dream Job

Are you working your "dream job"? Many young adults are dissatisfied with their work, and would like to do something better - but should they pursue it, even if it means upending their life? What is God's will for our jobs - should they be delightful, drudgery, or something in-between? Tune in to discuss our young adult crew discuss how a Christian can find meaning and satisfaction in their work!

Restless 210 - Preparing for Mass

The most important thing we do all week is to worship Jesus Christ at Mass. But how much we encounter the Lord's presence is often determined by how well we prepare - what do we wear? How early do we arrive? How should we spiritually prepare? This can make-or-break how much fruit we are able to receive from Christ's infinite sacrifice at Mass. Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph and Diane discuss how Catholics ought to prepare for the highpoint of their lives - worshipping Jesus Christ at Mass!

Restless 209 - Effective Youth Ministry

Fr. Joseph and Lauren discuss the in's and out's of effective youth ministry. Why perform youth ministry? How does tech impact effective youth ministry? Are sports an obstacle or a tool of effective youth ministry? 

 

All this and more on Restless! 

Restless 208 - Stress and Anxiety

Fr. Joseph, Paul, and Diane sit down to discuss how to deal with stress and anxiety as Catholic Christians. First and foremost, should one be anxious of their salvation? The answer might surprise you. Second, how does keeping an eternal mindset set us up for sanctification. Is there any positive effect of stress or anxiety? All this and much more on this week's episode of Restless! 

Restless 207 - Signs of Hope

Fr. Joseph, Paul, and Diane discuss the signs of hope they've noticed both in society at large and in the Church. From very local signs of hope, like flourishing youth and young adult ministries & the daily availability of adoration, to national signs of hope, like the National Eucharistic Congress, Catholics should be encouraged by the many movements of the Lord!