This week I get to chat with my fellow Augustine Institute grad, Taylor Piotrzkowski! Taylor has ministered for years as a Catholic evangelist, bringing young adults to encounter and follow Jesus. He has traveled the country as a NET missionary, worked as a campus minister in Flint, MI during the lead water crisis, and founded the young adult ministry & podcast Millennial Mission. He holds an M.A. in Leadership for the New Evangelization from the Augustine Institute, and currently leads the Small Group Evangelization ministry to college students at Michigan State University. We talk about his reversion story and how to do ministry on campus during a pandemic!  Follow Taylor on the gram: @Taylorpio or @millennialmission Subscribe to his podcast on iTunes or Spotify: Millennial Mission  Enjoy this episode! Opening song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind." 

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47. Millennial Mission with Taylor Piotrzkowski

This week we have Katelyn San Severino on the Podcast! Katelyn is from Philadelphia and is a Chastity speaker with Generation Life! Generation Life is a movement of young people who are committed to building a culture of life by spreading the pro-life and chastity messages to other young people. Katelyn shares her story of waiting and also meeting and getting married to her new husband,  Vincent. We also chat about how to be single well, as well as tips on how to live out the virtue of chastity during a pandemic.  Enjoy this episode! Follow Katelyn on the gram: @katelynd413 Connect with Generation Life: www.generationlife.org or insta: @generation_life Intro song: Particle House: "I Don't Mind." 

46. Aches, Pains, and Gains: Dating in the 21st Century

This week I chat about Luke 10: 38-41, which talks about Martha and Mary. Are you feeling overwhelmed??? It's time to recalibrate our prayer lives! In this episode I give some tips on how to do so! Thanks for listening! Surrender novena: https://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/novenas/p03530.htm Intro song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind." 

45. A Martha Kind of Week

This week I chat with my friend Kevin Good about inviting God into your mess. Kevin is a Youth Minister in St. Louis and has been involved in ministry for over a decade. In his spare time he plays guitar, takes stellar photos and is always someone you can count on if you're looking for an engaging conversation.  Enjoy this Episode Intro Song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind." 

44. Inviting God in your Mess with Kevin Good

Today marks ONE YEAR that Cathoholics has been in existance ! In this episode Val and I chat about episode we have done in the past and what we have to look forward to with the podcast! Intro Song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind." 

43. YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF CATHOHOLICS

This week I get to chat with my friend Kiki, who is a chastity speaker for Culture Project International. Kiki and I chat about authentic beauty as a woman and she gets real and vulnerable about her struggles with an eating disorder and a negative self-image. She offers practical tips on how to see ourselves as God sees us as beautiful images of the Father. Kiki is a ray of sunshine so I'm sure you will enjoy this episode! Connect with Kiki on instagram: kikiiithebrave connect with her work instagram: thecultureprojectintl Intro song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind."  Leaving a rating!! 

S3, EP 42: Kiki the Brave!

This week we are back for round 2 with Molly and Catherine as we chat about our personal experience and processing of what its like to not be able to attend the sacraments. In this episode we cover the importance of obedience, devotion to the Holy Spirit, and an increase of longing for the eucharist. We hope you enjoy this episode!  Check out "The Wild Goose Series," on formed.org Intro Song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind."  Thanks for listening and please leave a rating! 

S3 EP 41: No public mass til further notice....

This week I get to chat with my friends, Molly Anderson and Catherine Gilmore about the importance of finding authentic community. In this episode we share our own experiences of being formed in community whether in college or grad school and seeking authentic community out as a young adult. We offer our own insights on how we worked hard to find the friends that we have in St. Louis, and how it's worth it to put the work in in order to find real authentic community.  Enjoy this episode and leaving a rating! Intro Song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind." 

S3, EP 40: Living Communal Life

This week I chat with Joe Beggs on how to dialogue with pro-choice minded individuals on abortion from an atheist's perspective. Joe is a Dual-Degree Engineering Student who has a BA in biophysics from Grinnell College in Iowa and is now earning a BS in biomedical engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. Since he began school at Washington University, Joe has founded two start-ups: one called HIVE that is focused on improving medication compliance to at-home IV antibiotic therapies, and the other called GenAssist that is commercializing an implantable protein sponge that can regrow muscle following traumatic muscle loss. He's also pursuing two other projects to wirelessly power wearable devices and dissolvable electric nerve blockers. Last year, he built brain-computer interfaces at Washington University School of Medicine and was Vice-President of the Biomedical Engineering Society. He's also going to come up with a cure for Coronavirus. Enjoy this episode.  To hear more from Joe, check out his recent Ted talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy6K8Q3j85g&t=460s  Intro song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind."  Leave a rating!! 

S3, EP 39: An Atheist's Perspective on Pro-Life with Joe Beggs

This week I chat with my friend Ben Hoyer from Denver, Colorado. We recorded this episode on 3.17, St. Patty's day and chat about our thoughts on the Coronavirus. Ben shares with us St. Thomas Aquinas' teachings on the three types of fear in relation with the current pandemic. He also goes into detail on his work that he's doing with SOCA (Souls of the Christian Apostolate) and the importance of his mission in raising up interior apostles.  To learn more about mental prayer and SOCA Apostolate please visit:  https://socapostolate.org Visit iTunes: Souls of the Christian Apostolate Podcast Download the SOCA app: SOCA Rule - An app created to help you build your spiritual life through mental prayer, tracking, and accountability. opening song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind." Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to leave a rating!

S3, EP 38: Fear, the Coronavirus, and Mission with Ben Hoyer

This week I get to chat with Liz Slaten! Liz is the Director of Evangelization and Catechesis at a parish in the Diocese of Tyler.  She grew up in east Texas, and you'll hear it in her lovely accent! Liz also studied History and Philosophy at a Catholic College in Virginia and attained Masters in Leadership for the New Evangelization at the Augustine Institute.  During this episode we chat about how to do true leisure during a time where we'd be tempted to binge watch Netflix.  Follow Liz on Instagram for inspiration on scripture, theology, and living out your faith: @liz.slaten Online Conferences: Stacey Sumereau's Be Not Afraid Online Conference. Register here: https://www.staceysumereau.com/be-not-afraid-conference  Intro Song: Particle House "I Don't Mind" 

S3: EP 37, Ditching Netflix during Quarantine with Liz Slaten

This week I get to chat with Chris Stefanick! Chris is the founder of Real Life Catholic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reengaging a generation. He speaks to over 50,000 people a year and is the author of many books and resources, including Chosen: Your Journey Toward Confirmation. Chris is also the host of EWTN’s Real Life Catholic. Most importantly, Chris is a proud husband to Natalie, and father of six beautiful children. He also recently launched a new coaching program called, "I Am_." This 30 day course helps individuals to re-write the script or lies that they believe about or have been telling themselves as a result of past wounds or failures. To check out this life altering program please visit www.realifecatholic.com  Connect with Chris:  Facebook: Chris Stefanick Instagram: Chris Stefanick or Text RLC to 44144 to subscribe to the Real Life Catholic Newsletter Enjoy this BONUS Episode and leave a rating! Intro Song: Particle House "I Don't Mind" 

BONUS EPISODE: Rewrite Your Script with Chris Stefanick

This week I chat with Mike Mangione, who travels the world playing music in his band and with the Theology of the Body Institute. In this episode I chat with Mike about how he started out living in a van for two years playing music across the United States. He offers insights into his creative process for his albums as well as the role that the arts play in evangelization through truth, goodness, and beauty.  Enjoy this episode! To book Mike for a concert check out www.mikemangione.com Instagram: mangionemusic 

S3, EP 35: Born to Build a Home with Mike Mangione

Hey Friends! I thought I would do a special episode since everyone is cooped up due to Corona Virus. These are my thoughts on the Gospel of John 4 from Sunday's reading in conjunction with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving for lent. We've got plenty of extra penances now that Corona Pandemic is happening. Use this time to pray and stay safe out there. Peace!  Leave a rating! Opening song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind." 

S3, EP: 34 Corona Madness

This week I chat with my friend Will who talks about his line of working computer science and how he was invited to attend a hackathon at the Vatican. He was one out of 120 people who were invited to the Vatican Hackathon. His story is pretty great, but out banter about food in the first 20 minutes is also pretty great. Will is a foodie, so if you are looking for his suggestions on where to get the best taco in St. Louis, he's got you covered. Enjoy this episode!  Leave me a rating!  Intro song: Particle House, "I Don't Mind." 

S3, EP 33: Food Hacks and Building Apps with Will Morrison

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