Episodes
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Restless 136 - Body, Mind, and Soul
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
As human beings, we are an integrated whole - our bodies affect our minds, which in turn affect our souls. How do we remain healthy in all three? What do we need to do in order to find spiritual, physical, and mental health as Catholics? Tune in to hear how Fr. Joseph, Diane, and Paul seek wholeness - and holiness - as a Catholic!
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Restless 135 - Midlife Crisis
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
All of us young adults keep getting older! As we continue on towards the middle of our lives, we consider what it means to have a midlife crisis? Some of us have experienced mini-existential crises - how has our Catholic faith gotten us through? When we look back at the first half of our lives, what are we proud of, and what do we regret? What do we look forward to in the second half of our lives? Tune in to hear the Restless crew discuss how to navigate through the choppy waters of midlife!
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Restless 134 - Pets and Nature
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
As summer heats up, we tend to spend more time in God's great outdoors. What is it about nature that draws us close to God and reveals His beauty, power, and providence? From St. Francis of Assisi to our modern Catholics, God's Creation has been a source of inspiration and encounter with the Lord. Tune in to hear how Fr. Joseph, Lauren, and special guest Henry speak about how they spend time in nature, and how it nurtures their friendship with God!
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Restless 133 - Twins
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Did you know that THREE of our cast members (Diane, Carmelena, and Matt) are twins? How crazy - and how cool! Tune in to hear Matt and Diane speak about the joys and challenges (and graces!) of being twins - along with Matt's sister Lauren, and Diane's brother Mark!
Friday May 26, 2023
Restless 132 - Leisure
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
As we enter Memorial Day Weekend - the unofficial beginning of summer - we consider the joys of leisure. What makes leisure different than wasting time, or mere frivolity? Why is leisure necessary for a happy - and holy! - life? Tune in to hear the Restless crew discuss how they enjoy leisure, and how every good Catholic also must balance their work with times of recreation!
Friday May 12, 2023
Restless 131 - Long Live the King!
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
The recent coronation of King Charles of England has got us in a royal mood. His coronation gave us a unique insight into the role of royalty and the need for rituals in our life. How does this parlay into our relationship with Christ the King? Do we as Americans have trouble seeing Jesus as a King, since we have no monarchy? What does it mean to live under the Kingship of Christ? How do we live out our role as priest, prophet, and king? Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Diane, and Lauren discuss all things royal!
Friday May 05, 2023
Restless 130 - Artificial Intelligence and Our Catholic Faith
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
The news these days are filled with advances in technology. Artificial Intelligence has dominated the headlines, but how does that play upon our Catholic Faith? Is it possible for AI to be truly "human"? What are the advantages and dangers of AI? Tune in to hear the convergence of technology and our Catholic faith!
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Restless 129 - Atheism and the Existence of God
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Many vocal atheists have made headway in our modern culture, claiming that there is no evidence for God's existence. Is our belief in God just a fairy-tale, or is there any evidence that God actually exists? Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Paul, and Diane discuss how we can be confident that God really exists and is intimately involved in the universe!
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Restless 128 - Personal Relationship with Jesus
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Many times, our Protestant friends speak of their "personal relationship with Jesus"...but that's the heart of Catholicism, too! We can invite Christ into our hearts, share our lives with Him, and make Him our Lord and Savior. But how do we go about doing this? It's not as mysterious as it might seem! Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Lauren, and Paul speak about discipleship and their personal relationships with the Lord of all creation!
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Restless 127 - The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
The Catholic Church in the United States is in the midst of a "Eucharistic Revival" - a three-year campaign to strengthen our faith in Christ's Eucharistic Presence. But despite the many Eucharistic miracles in history and the rich theological teaching on the Eucharist, it can be difficult to believe that He is truly there. As young adults living in a rationalistic age, what can strengthen our faith in Christ's Real Presence - and why was it necessary for Him to give Himself to us as food? Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Paul, and Diane discuss Christ's Real Presence, the greatest Gift that Jesus Christ could have left us!