The Discerning Catholic Podcast

On today's pod Fr. Nick speaks with Kathleen McMullin, who is preparing to discern with the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George (https://altonfranciscans.org) You can find information on women's religious life online here: Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious https://cmswr.org/about/religious-life/ Leadership Conference of Women Religious www.lcwr.org Helpful books include: Collins, Rachael Marie. "Called By God: Discernment and Preparation for Religious Life" (Available on Amazon) Dubay, Thomas. "And You Are Christ's" (Available on Amazon) Matthias, Sr. Claire. "Discerning Religious Life" (Available on Amazon)

On the World Day of Prayer for Vocations Fr. Nick preaches on the types of leaders Jesus calls in the Church

Was the universe created in 7 days? Where does evolutionary biology fit into biblical faith? Do Catholics take the Bible literally?? We discuss this and much more on today's podcast!

Fr. Nick's homily on the new life that Jesus promises leads off today's pod

Divine Mercy Sunday reminds us why we need not fear even during the most difficult times, but the world is not be on board with that message

On today's show Fr. Nick is joined by Chris Kieffer who explains why we shouldn't be bored by baseball. The guys also talk about death, and why we shouldn't be afraid to meet our maker

Ever wonder where the Church from my podcast logo is located? It's at St. Joseph Abbey and Seminary College, aka St. Ben's in Covington, Louisiana. This weekend Fr. Nick recaps his trip to the seminary and reflects on what he learned

Fr. Nick is joined by a youth minister who believes that secular films can be infused with Gospel truth

Our culture encourages us to always keep our options open, but the Lord makes it clear that following the Father's will is the best thing we can possibly achieve, even though it leads to the cross

Another tough issue to tackle this week as a statement from Rome regarding blessing of homosexual unions hits the news. Here are links to further clarifying Church teaching regarding marriage: USCCB Resource page for Homosexuality https://www.usccb.org/committees/laity-marriage-family-life-youth/homosexuality Pope Francis: God loves your children the way they are https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/09/17/pope-francis-parents-lgbt-children-god-loves-your-children-they-are USCCB Letter to Parents of Homosexual Children https://www.bishop-accountability.org/resources/resource-files/churchdocs/AlwaysOurChildren.htm CDF statement on blessing same sex unions https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2021/03/15/210315b.html Courage https://couragerc.org/ God is on your side statement https://tylerclementi.org/catholicbishopsstatement/ Is the single life a vocation? https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/is-the-single-life-a-vocation-maybe-were-asking-the-wrong-question-68948 Saint John Paul II Familiaris Consortio http://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html Theology of the Body https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning/catholic-teaching/theology-of-the-body

Can Lent be joy-filled? According to the liturgy of the Catholic Church, yes! Fr. Nick is here with his homily and commentary on bug zappers on this Laetare Sunday!

Fr. Nick and Chris cover the ethical considerations put forth by the Catholic Church surrounding the vaccines currently available, and on the Soul Food menu a new book on a fine Kentucky Bourbon penned by a Mississippi writer.

Fr. Nick's homily for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, plus his take on obedience to the bishop and fighting the inertia we can experience in Church settings

Fr. Nick Adam and NEW co-host Chris Kieffer cover some soul food including the Hallow App and a great story up on ESPN.com. Plus Priestly Celibacy...why???

On today's podcast, Fr. Nick preaches on life after the pandemic, and whether God is gaining a foothold in our hearts as we prepare for the future

What?? More new theme music?? Yep, and Uncomfortable Wednesdays is back as we look at how secular media attitudes are all over our Catholic media as well, and Fr. Nick sprinkles a little discomfort on the subject of capital punishment. You can send any questions or comments to Fr. Nick at nick.adam@jacksondiocese.org. ***Church Teaching on Capital Punishment can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church 2266+2267 as well as in the Encyclical Evangelium Vitae by St. John Paul II***

Now with Music! One day with a co-host??? Fr. Nick shares his homily and discusses how the supernatural virtue of hope can keep us going in the toughest of times. Plus, how reading philosophy is like listening to a great album. Like and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts, and tell your friends!

It's Ash Wednesday, that means it's time for penance, and it's time for our midweek podcast! Today, a great Catholic series to stream and one that will keep you laughing, plus, Uncomfortable Wednesdays tackles the popularity of Ash Wednesday and the un-popularity of Holy Days of Obligation!

Tom Brady puts me to shame. The lessons of the pandemic. The power of prayer, friendship and the Eucharist.

On today's episode - Midweek Soul Food and some Soul Junk Food. Plus our first "Uncomfortable Wednesday" topic --- engaging the opinion makers in the media with a grain of salt and the light of faith.