The Catholic Cafe

Episodes

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  Digital Evangelization

  7/30/2010

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Deacon Greg Kandra about evangelizing in the digital age. Deacon Greg produces a DAILY Catholic TV show called “Currents” and is host and moderator of a blog on BeliefNet called “The Deacon’s Bench.”

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  The Christian Brothers

  7/22/2010

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Brother Joel McGraw about his experiences with the Christian Brothers, particularly about their ministry in the Diocese of Memphis in Tennessee.

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  Lourdes

  7/15/2010

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Barbara Goldsmith, a woman who had the opportunity to visit Lourdes with the assistance of the Order of Malta. Her story of the intense experience from the heart of the Church is truly inspirational.

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  A Mexican Idol

  5/21/2010

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Mexican recording artist Azeneth Gonzales (and her friend, Fr. Agostino of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) about her wonderful story of conversion. After winning La Academîa, the Mexican version of “American Idol,” she canceled a lucrative CD recording contract so that she could travel the world as a missionary and sing only for the glory of God.

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  When Bad Things Happen To Good People

  5/14/2010

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Agostino of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal about the problem of bad things happening to good people. Should I abandon the Church? Does God MAKE evil things happen? How can God be all good and allow bad things to happen? How can suffering be redemptive? These and many other questions are discussed.

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  Priestly Celibacy

  5/7/2010

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Anthony of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal about the Catholic teaching regarding Celibacy, especially for priests.

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  Christian Frienship

  4/30/2010

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Anthony Maranise about the different types of friendships, the ultimate of which includes Christ. Additionally, challenges to a Christ-centered friendship are discussed.

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  The Catholic Home

  3/26/2010

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Alicia Van Hecke, noted homeschooling author, speaker and enthusiast about the ways in which all families can help keep a strong and vibrant Catholic identity in the home.

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  The Permanent Deacon

  3/26/2010

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with TV personality Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers about the ministry of the Permanent Deacon in the Catholic Church and his journey to becoming a deacon.

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  Who Do You Say That I Am?

  3/26/2010

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with J. Terry Steib, SVD, Bishop of Memphis in Tennessee about his latest Pastoral Letter, "Who Do You Say That I Am?"

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  Spiritual Warfare

  3/19/2010

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Father Jim Blount, SOLT about the effect of a weak earthly (familial or spiritual) father: it leads most assuredly to a lack of a relationship with the Divine and Eternal Father. More specifically, it leads one open to spiritual warfare and soul-threatening attacks from the devil and those that serve him.

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  Fatherhood

  3/12/2010

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Father Jim Blount, SOLT about the importance, impact and relationship between earthly fatherhood, spiritual fatherhood and Divine Fatherhood. Guest co-hosts Nick Drzycimski and Jeff Drzycimski, Jr. make their radio debut and add their perspectives to the discussion.

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  National Evangelization Team

  2/19/2010

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with members of the National Evangelization Team (NET), a group of young people who travel the country evangelizing teens, about their experiences, challenges and victories.

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  The Effects Of Baptism

  1/29/2010

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Martin Maduabuchi Orjianioke, a priest from Nigeria, about the Catholic teaching on Baptism and most especially it’s real effects on those who receive this Sacrament.

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  Demons

  1/29/2010

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Ben Bradshaw, Head Chef at The Catholic Café, about the Catholic Church’s teaching about Demons.

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  Marriage And Annulment

  1/7/2010

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Memphis Diocesan Chancellor and President Elect of the Canon Law Society of America, Fr. Michael Joyce about the Catholic teaching on the sanctity and indissolubility of a Sacramental Marriage, and what happens when a union is found not to meet the criteria of Sacramentality (Annulment).

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  Catholic And Baptist

  12/16/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with former Southern Baptist preacher Andy McNutt about the vast difference between the Roman Catholic and Southern Baptist (Fundamentalist) understanding of the Sacrament of Baptism.

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  Highlights

  11/13/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff and co-host Tom Dorian discuss the variety, breadth and depth of the many past topics and guests of The Catholic Cafe, and invite listeners to visit the web site (www.thecatholiccafe.com) to hear the full shows.

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  Relics

  11/6/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Tom Dorian about where in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition the Catholic Church gets her teaching regarding the relics - veneration of the saints’ bodily remains and the items they used while alive.

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  Anaphoneo

  10/30/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Tom Dorian about St. Luke’s use of the Greek verb “anaphoneo” in his description of Elizabeth’s reaction to Mary’s visitation, and why this verb leads us to the obvious connection between Mary and the Ark of the Covenant.

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  Faith In The Family

  10/23/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Biker Bob Nicholas about what to do when there is a great difference between spouses or loved ones in where they are in their faith journeys. Who’s to blame? How do you fix it?

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  Angels

  10/13/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Head Chef at The Catholic Cafe, Fr. Ben Bradshaw, about the Catholic teaching about Angels.

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  Mary

  10/9/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Head Chef at The Catholic Cafe, Fr. Ben Bradshaw about the Catholic teaching about Mary.

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  The Christian Fast

  10/2/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with co-host Tom Dorian about the Catholic understanding of the fast, it’s Biblical roots, as well as it’s cultural significance. A plea is also made for the continuation and promotion of this ancient, yet powerful tradition.

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  Universal Church

  9/25/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks to Fr. Elias Kékong Bisong, a priest and instructor at a Nigerian Seminary discuss the meaning of the word “Catholic.” They explore the universality of the Church and spend time discussing the Church in Africa.

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  The Deacon’s Wife

  9/18/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks to his own wife, Bess about what it’s like to be the wife of an ordained minister. Plus, they let us in on a few family secrets (OK, nothing bad...just good old-fashioned Christian parenting).

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  Drinking Wine

  9/11/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff and co-host Tom Dorian discuss the Catholic teaching about drinking in general and drinking wine in particular. Is the drinking of alcohol frowned on in the Bible? What did Jesus think of drinking wine? Tune in and find out!

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  Catholic Youth

  9/4/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Catholic Youth Minister Derek Rotty about the current state of Youth Ministry (and youth in general) in the Church.

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  Divine Mercy

  8/25/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, about the Catholic understanding of God’s Divine Mercy, the unfathomable, bottomless, unending love of a God who truly wants of to live with Him in eternity.

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  Catholic Bioethics

  8/21/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with the Director of Education from the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia about the moral dilemmas we all face when making decisions about science and medicine. They specifically focus on the issues of embryonic stem cell research and in-vitro fertilization.

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  FOCUS Missionaries

  8/14/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Dean Reineking, a member of the Fellowship Of Catholic University Students (F.O.C.U.S.) about the work their organization does in trying to help students keep and deepen their faith.

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  Catholic Missionaries

  8/3/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Missionary and Ophthalmologist Dr. Cathy Schanzer and her husband Tom Lewis regarding their work in creating and maintaining an eye clinic in the far off country of Sierra Leone.

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  Redemptive Suffering

  7/31/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Bryan Timby about what the Catholic Church teaches regarding the redemptive quality and purpose in our suffering of body...and mind.

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  Holy Matrimony

  7/31/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Bob and Sarah Nicholas about their understanding of the Church’s teaching regarding marriage as a sacramental and covenantal bond.

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  Pope John Paul II

  7/17/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Ben Bradshaw, head chef at The Catholic Cafe, about the legacy impact and significance of the papacy of John Paul II.

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  Priestly Vocations

  7/10/2009

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  Duration: 28:00

  Deacon Jeff talks with Bishop J. Terry Steib, SVD of the Diocese of Memphis about their continued success with priestly vocations as well as the importance (and challenge) of answering God’s call in your life.

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  The Problem Of Evil

  7/6/2009

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff talks with college student Anthony Maranise about what the Catholic Faith teaches regarding the age-old “problem” of the mere existence of evil in the world.

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  Eucharistic Adoration

  6/26/2009

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff talks with Kim Sevier about what the Catholic Church believes and teaches about Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

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  More Good Questions

  6/8/2009

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff talks answers email and other questions about the Catholic Faith with guest Above-Average Catholic Bill Drennan.

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  The Breaking Of The Bread

  6/5/2009

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff talks with Above-Average Catholic Bill Drennan about the many “coincidental” Scripture passages that link the “breaking of the bread” with the one true sacrifice of the Mass.

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  Confession

  5/22/2009

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Ernie DeBlasio about what the Catholic Church teaches about the Sacrament of healing known as Confession, Reconciliation or Pennance.

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  Franciscan Friars Of The Renewal

  5/15/2009

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff talks with the leader of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, Fr. Bernard Murphy, CFR. They discuss the mission and charism of this growing order of Franciscan monks.

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  Good Questions

  5/8/2009

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff talks with “Biker” Bob Nicholas and answers various common questions folks have sent in via E-mail (and other means) relating to Catholic beliefs and practices. For instance, “Why does your Cross still have Jesus on it?” and “Why are non-Catholics not allowed to receive Holy Communion in the Catholic Church?”

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  The Trinity

  5/1/2009

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. John Hourican about the Catholic teaching regarding the Most Holy Trinity.

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  Catholic Christology

  4/24/2009

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. John Hourican about the Catholic teaching regarding the Divinity of Christ Jesus and the necessity of understanding that He is God Incarnate.

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  Assurance Of Salvation?

  4/17/2009

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff talks with Bob Nicholas about his journey from “non-religious” to Catholic, with a primary focus on the Protestant and Catholic views of the assurance of Salvation.

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  That Our Joy May Be Complete

  4/10/2009

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff talks with Bishop J. Terry Steib, SVD, Bishop of Memphis in Tennessee, about his new Pastoral Letter. Living Our Catholicism: That Our Joy May Be Complete helps us realize how we can achieve Christian joy in a troubled world by following your Catholic calling to serve others while living in the good graces of the Church.

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  Early Church Fathers

  4/3/2009

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff talks with co-host Tom Dorian about what the Catholic Church teaches about the Fathers of the Early Church, those men whose writings have been a genuine reflection of the Truths of the Catholic Faith for the first 1000 years of Christianity.

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  The Reformation

  3/27/2009

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff talks with The Catholic Café’s Head Chef, Fr. Ben Bradshaw, about the Catholic Church’s understanding of the Reformation, as well as her success in reform as a result of the Counter-Reformation to follow.

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  Fired Up Catholics

  3/20/2009

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff talks to former Southern Baptist Pastor Andy McNutt about why we don’t always see Catholics fired up about their faith...and what we can do about it.

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  Conversion of a Baptist Preacher

  3/6/2009

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff talks to former Southern Baptist Pastor Andy McNutt about why he chose to convert to the Catholic Faith.

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  A New Catholic Life

  3/6/2009

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and convert Bruce Summers discuss Bruce’s journey to the Catholic Faith from the Southern Baptist tradition.

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  The Rosary

  2/20/2009

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and Fr. Jim Blount, a priest of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity from Belize in Central America take on the topic of the Rosary and it’s proper place in Catholic devotion.

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  Church Authority

  2/6/2009

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and noted lawyer Robert Hutton discuss the truth behind the authority of the Church. What must every Catholic believe if they want to call themselves Catholic? What is a Catholic OBLIGATED to accept? And where does opinion come in? And what about binding authority? And, how do you tell the difference? Stay tuned, and we’ll try and clear it all up!

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  The Death Penalty

  1/29/2009

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and noted Death Penalty lawyer Robert Hutton discuss the truth about the Catholic Teaching on the death penalty.

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  Living Before Dying

  1/19/2009

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and guest Deacon Jack Conrad discuss his new book, “Living Before Dying.” In this timely discussion about dealing with the process of you or a loved one dying, the deacons relate many interesting spiritual insights which may help some turn a tragedy into a life blessing - all framed around the beauty of the hospice experience.

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  Statues And Graven Images

  12/29/2008

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and guest “Above Average Catholic,” friend and layperson Bill Drennan discuss the Catholic understanding of statues, paintings, stained glass and other sacred images and their use in worship and benefit to the people of God.

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  Purgatory

  12/22/2008

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and guest "Above Average Catholic", friend and layperson Bill Drennan discuss the Catholic teaching about Purgatory in Sacred Tradition, along with its Scriptural and Patristic origins.

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  The Authentic Christian Life

  12/19/2008

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and guest Mark Underwood talk about transforming your knowledge of faith into action, especially with all the obstacles and hurdles that the modern world puts before you.

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  Evangelizing Your Environments

  12/12/2008

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and guest Mark Underwood talk about Mark’s personal discovery of God’s plan for his life, and his call to be an envangelizer in all of his environments. The discussion then turns to the Cursillo Movement and what part it plays in evangelization.

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  More on the Primacy of Peter

  12/2/2008

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and Tom Dorian cover the many, many Scripture verses which, when taken together, paint a vivid picture of Peter as the first among the Apostles, and the first Catholic Pope!

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  The Primacy of Peter

  11/26/2008

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and Tom Dorian discuss why the Catholic Church teaches that St. Peter was the first pope. They start with Matthew Chapter 16 and link this directly to Isaiah Chapter 22.

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  The Order of Malta

  11/20/2008

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and his guests Noreen Falcone and Robert Hutton of the Order of Malta discuss what the Church asks of every layperson..that they actively participate in the saving work of Christ. They discuss the Order of Malta, a Lay Apostolate of the Church, and its role in bringing hope and healing to the sick and the suffering, as well as defending the Catholic Faith.

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  666:The Number of the Beast

  11/14/2008

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and his guest Fr. William Parham discuss the “number of the beast” from a Catholic perspective. The identity of who John refers to as 666 is not only revealed, but explained.

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  The Book of Revelation

  11/7/2008

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and his guest Fr. William Parham, a noted biblical scholar, discuss how the Catholic Church views the Book of Revelation and apocalyptic literature.

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  Apostolic Succession

  10/17/2008

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and his guest Bishop J. Terry Steib of the Diocese of Memphis, Tennessee take on the topic of Apostolic Succession and why it is so important to the Catholic Faith.

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  The Church and Science

  10/17/2008

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and his guest Fr. Dennis Schenkel discuss what the Church REALLY thinks about science.

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  Contraception

  10/17/2008

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and his guest Sr. Francine discuss the Catholic Churches teaching on contraception.

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  Conversion

  10/10/2008

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and his guests Judge John and Gigi McCarroll discuss the process of converting to the Catholic Faith from the Episcopal Church.

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  Scripture and Tradition

  9/14/2008

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and guest, Fr. Victor Ciaramitarro, discuss the Catholic understanding of Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.

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  Faith and Works

  9/14/2008

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and guest, Fr. John McArthur, offer a general overview on the intertwing roles that Faith and Works play in our Salvation.

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  The Nature of the Church

  9/3/2008

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and guest, Fr. Bruce Nieli, discuss the very nature of church and the four “marks” associated with the Church.

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  The Real Presence and John 6

  9/3/2008

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  Duration: 28:30

  Deacon Jeff and guest, Fr. Ben Bradshaw, discuss the Church’s teaching on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.