Restless Catholic Young Adults

Restless 27 - Can Catholics Use Birth Control?

This week we tackle a thorny, perennially-controversial issue: Catholics and birth control. The Church teaches against it, but many Catholics are for it. What does the Church really teach? Is it possible to live married love without it? And why is this critical to our happiness? Join Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Diane, and special guest Mary Kulhanek as we dive fearlessly into the topic of Catholics and birth control!

Restless 26 - Hopes and Dreams

When we were kids, we had hopes and dreams about the future. But life doesn't always pan out the way we've planned - many times, God intervenes with plans that are unexpected in their twists and turns - and blessings! Tune in to hear the hopes and dreams of Fr. Joseph, Carmelina, Paul, and Diane, and how God has led them by paths unknown - and what lies ahead in their lives! 

Restless 25 - Easter

Our Catholic Faith is based upon the Resurrection. If Jesus Christ is raised from the dead, then He is Who He says He is - not just a great moral teacher or itinerant prophet, but truly the Son of God. Easter, therefore, is the celebration of the greatest event in human history - the once and final conquering of death and sin, the triumph of Life Itself. Hear Fr. Joseph, Paul, Carmelina, and Diane talk about how they spent their Easter, and what Easter means for their faith.

Restless 24 - Catholic Feminism

The very word "feminism" is loaded with ideas and ideologies, rights and responsibilities. But what is the Catholic Church's view on women and feminism? Some see the Catholic Church as misogynistic and oppressive, but when we dive deeper, we see that the Church teachings on women and their role is beautiful, affirming the dignity and uniqueness of the "feminine genius". Join Fr. Joseph, Diane, Lauren, and Carmelina as they explore feminism - the good, the bad, and the beautiful - from a Catholic perspective!

Restless 23 - Good Friday

The day that changed the world: Good Friday. In the midst of our Paschal Triduum, tune in to how Jesus' death has changed the lives of Fr. Joseph, Diane, Lauren, and Paul - and the lives of every human being through history.

Restless 22 - Spiritual But Not Religious

With more and more people saying they do not belong to a religion, it is common to meet people who say they are "spiritual but not religious". What are people missing if they seek God outside of religion? How can it be dangerous to dabble in spiritualities that are not grounded in Christ? Tune in as Fr. Joseph, Paul, Lauren, and Carmelina discuss these and other topics in this week's episode!

Restless 21 - Manly Men after St. Joseph

The world needs manly men! We need men of courage, integrity, holiness - and what better example than St. Joseph, whose feast is celebrate on March 19th. What can we learn from the example of St. Joseph - and how can we become men that the world needs? Tune in to this week's episode to hear all about our insights on manhood and Saint Joseph!

Restless 20 - Covid Year In Review

It was one year ago this weekend that the world came to a screeching halt, as the world declared an official pandemic and all of our lives changed drastically. As we mourn those whose lives were lost, we reflect on how all of our lives have changed. Where were the blessings, what were the challenges, and how do we navigate a path forward? Join Fr. Joseph, Diane, Lauren, and Paul as they reflect on this past year's pandemic with the light of faith.

Restless 19 - Fasting

Lent offers us a chance to practice Fasting - an ancient spiritual practice that is both challenging and freeing. How do we adapt that venerable practice of self-denial into our modern world? Hear Fr. Joseph, Diane, Lauren, and Javier discuss their experiences of fasting and how it has improved their spiritual life - and how it can improve yours, too!

Restless 18 - Humility

"Humility isn't thinking less of yourself, it is thinking about yourself less." (CS Lewis). The cornerstone of the spiritual life is humility - recognizing that we are who we are before God, nothing more and nothing less. But how do we gain that virtue in a culture that is constantly telling us that we should promote ourselves? From influencers to marketers telling us "we deserve it", from trophies and accolades to the narcissism of social media, humility is a difficult virtue in today's world - but a necessary one, as we recognize that we are not the center of the universe. Join Fr. Joseph, Lauren, Diane, and Paul as they explore this virtue and how to obtain it.