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Pious Reflections
by Daniel J. Roberts
Pious Reflections aim sis to inspire Christians to encounter Christ in the sacraments, become students of the Saints, love their cross and carry it well. We will do this through reflections on the saints, the sacraments, theology, philosophy, and apply them to our current time. We will also conduct interviews with influencers, authors, thinkers, priests, and laymen that inspire you to be saint God wants you to become. Join us, and in the words of St. John Paul II, "Do not be afraid!" www.piousreflections.com
Episodes
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Let’s Talk About St. Catherine of Siena | AI Post-Production Test
In this livestream I talk through St. Catherine of Siena — lay Dominican, Doctor of the Church, and a “firecracker” who wrote boldly to clergy and popes — with help from Sigrid Undset’s biography. We touch on her mystical devotion, the letter to Fr. Raymond, and what her willingness to suffer in...
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Finding the Divine Mercy Image w/ Daniel diSilva
DiSilva founded the Original Divine Mercy Institute, a non-profit organization based in Texas, which produces high-definition replicas of the Original Image of Divine Mercy for veneration in churches and homes. He also leads Divine Mercy Tours, which take pilgrims to Vilnius, Lithuania, where the...
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Usury & The Culture of Death
In this episode, Brian and Daniel discuss how usury is connected to the culture of death. We explore Brian's research on the topic and how it had infected the Church during the Reformation, which may be one of the leading reasons the Reformation happened. Brian traces this connection through...
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Ep. 15 The Immaculate Conception
Today we discuss some of the basic ideas around the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception. Mainly, is it reasonable to believe that Mary was immaculate, that is conceived without sin? Before my conversion, this was a problematic belief for me. Still, by God’s grace, this doctrine is clear and...
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🎙️ Ep. 10 - The Agony in The Garden
Today, we talk through the first part of a 5 part series on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. Today’s discussion centers around the Agony in the Garden and how the Rosary helps keep us grounded in our faith and understanding of Scripture. 8 Then he said to them, “My soul is sorrowful even to...
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Ep. 9 - Fun Friday
Tune in for the first installment of "FUN FRIDAY!", when Lindsey takes the reigns and selects the choicest of internet morsels for Daniel to munch on. Enjoy the adventure with Daniel (because he knows as much as you do about what Lindsey's got cued up!) Link: "Decking Halls and Heretics since 325...
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Ep. 8 - Christians & Fembots
When should Christians use the Bible to respond to their critics? There are two revelations that Christians have received from God, the special revelation, or Word of God, and the Natural Revelation, or Creation and its proclamation of the Glory of God. We discuss. This week a conservative...
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Ep. 7: Praying at the Bricks w/ John Kraemer
John Kramer does incredible work with Lego. He builds massive Lego Churches and inspires kids and adults, regardless of their circumstances, to do anything they put their mind to. He also played a small role in me converting the Catholic Faith and helping me choose my patron saint, St. Joseph....
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Ep. 6 - Did God Really Say?: Thoughts on The Eucharist
“Did God really say?”, is a frightening question. The Devil asked this question first, deceiving Eve in the Garden of Eden. The Word of God is not self-interpreting, despite how many exegetes would like to argue that. We need teachers who teach the truth and when teachers cannot agree, we need to...
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Ep. 5 - No Church, No Life.
The world is on the brink of a global collapse. Simply put, there’s a lot of people doing the Hokey Pokey but not having kids. So I asked AI if banning abortion would solve the low birthrate problem. Its answer is more revealing than you might think, and it shows why the Church is so important…
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What is a Man?
Today on the Pious Reflections podcast we discuss the trend of “Christian Masculinity” and what is wrong with it. To reflect on this topic, we explore the life of St. Maximillian Kolbe. What can he teach us about Christian masculinity? But first, Elon Musk gets “pwned” by PC Gamer Magazine? Also,...
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Ep. 3 Gulag & The Mother of God
Welcome to the Pious Reflections podcast. Many have claimed to have seen the Blessed Mother, but I bet you haven’t heard of the apparition we are going to discuss today. We also discuss other apparitions and their apologetic value for the Faith. We also discuss why Mary could be the solution to…
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Ep. 2- American Pride
Welcome to "Pious Reflections," where we explore the crossroads of faith and culture. Today, we dive into the GOP's relationship with the LGBT community through Scott Presler, Charlie Kirk's Christian influence on the party, the political divide by gender, and ask if the Church is diminishing in...
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Ep. 1- No More Babies
Episode 1 of Pious Reflection where we talk about the intersection between Christianity and the culture. Today we talk about the pain DINKS are causing to society and their parents as we begin to see the birthrate decline year over year. We also talk about an article from Calvin Robinson and...
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A Brief Reflection on Our Lady of The Rosary / Dominican Rite Mass
Many people have heard of the question "What about those who have never heard?" but there is another form of the question: what about mentally disabled adults and children, how do they receive the Gospel? I think the answer is found in the Mass. Let me know what you think in the comments.…
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[FULL] Interview: A Dialog on Catholic and Evangelical Unity w/ Nathan Smith
In this episode of Pious Reflections, I interview Nathan Smith, the Director of Ecumenism for Glenmary Home Missioners, to explore the dialogue between Catholic and Evangelical traditions. Nathan, with his compelling journey from Protestantism to Catholicism, brings a unique perspective to the...
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Trailer: A Dialog on Catholic and Evangelical Unity w/ Nathan Smith
In an episode of "Pious Reflections," host Daniel welcomes Nathan Smith, the Director of Ecumenism for Glenmary Home Missioners, to explore the dialogue between Catholic and Evangelical traditions. Nathan, with his compelling journey from Protestantism to Catholicism, brings a unique perspective…
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Testimony - Our Conversion to The Catholic Faith
In this special episode, Daniel and his wife Lindsey share their transformative journey from Protestantism to Catholicism. Dive into their personal stories of spiritual exploration, theological discovery, and the heartfelt reasons behind their conversion. They discuss key moments in their…
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Xi Van Fleet - Christianity & Communism
I’m very excited about this interview. Xi Van Fleet grew up in Communist China, and she has a message for Christians. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did. For those wondering, “why are you doing podcasts again…?” Well, you’re just gonna have to watch the introduction to find out....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Pious Reflections aim sis to inspire Christians to encounter Christ in the sacraments, become students of the Saints, love their cross and carry it well. We will do this through reflections on the saints, the sacraments, theology, philosophy, and apply them to our current time. We will also conduct interviews with influencers, authors, thinkers, priests, and laymen that inspire you to be saint God wants you to become. Join us, and in the words of St. John Paul II, "Do not be afraid!"
www.piousreflections.com
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Daniel J. Roberts
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