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Join Fr Ben and Anthony as they discuss Passiontide and Christ’s hour finally arriving, while recapping Round 2 of the NRL and previewing Round 3.
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00:00 “The hour has come”
25:17 Overcoming fear of death
36:13 Broncos vs Rabbitohs Recap
41:13 Sharks vs Bulldogs Recap
1:04:13 Panthers vs Eels Recap
1:08:48 Raiders vs Tigers Recap
1:13:27 Cowboys vs Knights Recap
1:15:15 Storm vs Warriors Recap
1:24:48 Sea Eagles vs Roosters Recap
1:27:05 Dolphins vs Dragons Recap
1:30:35 Round 3 Preview + Tips
1:48:24 Anthony’s Bulldogs 17
1:59:53 Fr Ben’s Big Hit of the Week
2:02:27 Conclusion
Join Fr Ben and Anthony as they wrap up round 1, preview round 2 and lock in their tips. They also discuss the Leniu-Mam racism controversy, John 3:16 and the Gospel reading of the man born blind.
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00:16 Welcome and sponsor
02:52 Round 1 NRL Wrap Up
26:59 Round 2 preview and tips
01:01:01 Fr Ben's Big Hit of the Week
Father Ben and Anthony recap the historic Vegas double-header, preview the remainder of Round 1, and discuss the Ten Commandments.
00:22 Introduction, sponsor, news
05:18 Las Vegas double header and round 1 preview
36:38 ATG Tipping competition
42:35 Fr Ben's Big Hit of the Week
47:13 The Ten Commandments
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Wests Tiger and Lebanon international Adam Doueihi joins Father Ben and Anthony to discuss life, footy, faith and the courageous stand he took in a hostile culture.
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Ex AFL player and father of 6, Stephen Lawrence joins Fr Ben and Anthony to discuss his faith life, AFL career and books. Fr Ben and Anthony also continue their preview of the 2024 NRL season.
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Stephen's other book "Make Your Mark" here: https://store.parousiamedia.com/make-your-mark-five-hidden-keys-to-great-leadership-steve-lawrence-wilkinson-publishing-paperback/
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Fr Sam French joins Fr Ben and Anthony to discuss his Vocation story, social media and more NRL season preview.
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Join Fr Ben and Anthony for their first episode of 2024 as they recap the Somascan Dinner Dance, announce a new show sponsor, preview the first 4 NRL teams for the year and discus Word of God Sunday.
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Special Bonus Episode - Join Fr Ben and Anthony as they preview round 12, give their tips and then pick their own NSW origin teams.
Anthony and Fr Ben join forces with Charbel in this very special Against the Grain collaboration with the Parousia Podcast. They are joined by founder of the Chastity Project, Jason Evert. They discuss what the word chastity means and why it is misunderstood. They also respond to many of the objections Jason has received to his message from many parents and lobby groups, who were not happy with his visit to Australia.
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00:00 Intro
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Director of Sports Services for Catholic Schools NSW, Robert Rush joins Fr Ben and Anthony to discuss sporting pathways for school students, as well as recapping Round 10 and sharing their tips for Round 11 of the NRL.
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03:37 NSW Catholic Schools Representative Sports
59:39 Round 10 Review
1:46:45 Round 11 Tips
1.53:20 Fr Ben's Big Hit of the Week
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Join Fr Ben and Anthony as they recap Round 9 and share their tips for Round 10 of the NRL, as well as discuss the unconditional love of God and how we can respond to that love.
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Join Fr Ben and Anthony as they recap Round 8 and share their tips for Round 9, as well as discuss Jesus as the Vine and answer more of your questions.
Fr Ben World Youth Day article:
https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/fr-...
Fr Brendan Purcell's book "Where Is God In Suffering"
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Join Fr Ben and Anthony as they recap Round 7 and share their tips for Round 8 of the NRL, as well as discuss Jesus as the Good Shepherd and answer some of your questions.
Join Fr Ben and Anthony as they recap Round 6 of the NRL and share their tips for Round 7. They also discuss how to be a witness to a living Christ, as well as preserving human dignity.
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Catholic Wizard Anthony and Socials Queen Sarah join Anthony to discuss Round 5 of the NRL, submit their tips for Round 6 and delve into Divine Mercy.
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A shorter episode this week with a prerecorded conversation between Anthony and Fr Ben about the different ways to pray and discernment. Anthony also shares his tips for round 5 of the NRL. We will be back for a full episode next week!
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Join Fr Ben and Anthony as they recap Round 3, share their tips for Round 4 and discuss Holy Week as we journey to our Lord’s Passion, Death and Resurrection.
00:00 Intro
5:34 Panthers vs Broncos Recap
13:41 Warriors vs Raiders Recap
15:08 Roosters vs Rabbitohs Recap
18:23 Bulldogs vs Titans Recap
27:24 Dragons vs Cowboys Recap
30:58 Tigers vs Sharks Recap
36:21 Eels vs Sea Eagles Recap
39:52 Storm vs Knights Recap
41:38 Round 4 Preview
53:47 Fr Ben’s Big Hit of the Week
55:58 Holy Week
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Palliative Care Doctor Charbel Bejjani joins Father Ben and Anthony to discuss Euthanasia and the often-misunderstood alternative that is Palliative Care.
Referenced links from episode:
https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/archbishop-anthony-fisher-op-voluntary-assisted-dying-divides-us-into-two-classes/
https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/vad-palliative-care-concerns/
https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/canada-now-in-euthanasia-freefall/
https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/not-right-for-catholics-choosing-vad-to-receive-eucharist-bishops-advise/
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Catholic comedian, actor, radio host, author, husband and father Anthony Salame joins Father Ben and Anthony to discuss his life, comedy career and new adventure in writing faith-based children books.
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