Episodes

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!

Friday Oct 13, 2023
Restless 152 - Fatima Today
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Today is the anniversary of the last apparition of Our Lady at Fatima! Fr. Joseph, Lauren, and Paul have all visited Fatima and had powerful encounters with Our Lord and Our Lady there, and Her message is still valid for us today. Tune in to learn all about Fatima and how it applies to our times!

Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Restless 151 - Cross-Cultural Living: Italy
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
As we approach Columbus Day, many members of our Restless crew have visited or lived in Italy! Hear about the challenges and blessings of life in another culture, as well as how our faith has been strengthened by life in this predominantly Catholic country!

Friday Sep 29, 2023
Restless 150 - Intimacy Among Friends
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Restless celebrates 150 episodes with this discussion between Fr. Joseph and Joe about friendships! All of us long for friendships that are deep and satisfying, where we are seen and understood and loved for who we are. But how rare these friendships are! Many people are afraid to be vulnerable, or lack the ability to have a friendship that truly shares our deepest selves. Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph and Joe discuss how to develop and sustain friendships where we are able to love and be loved!

Friday Sep 22, 2023
Restless 149 - When God Seems Hidden
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Quite often, God seems distant in our spiritual life. We pray and feel nothing, we seek and still feel empty. Why does God hide Himself? And what can we do to continue pursuing the Lord when our spiritual life seems dry? Tune in to hear the Restless crew discuss this common spiritual experience - which is willed by God for our holiness!