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Restless Catholic Young Adults
by Restless Catholic Media
Four zany Catholic young adults, seeking God in the midst of this crazy, mixed-up world. We discuss life, relationships, work, fun, and everything else in our world through the lens of our Catholic Faith, as seen through the eyes of young adults.
Episodes
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Restless 233 - Don't Be Afraid to Have Children!
Fr Joseph sits down with Matt & Ranae to discuss their own journey as young parents. Sacrifice is a given, but how has it led to personal growth? Has being a young parent changed their relationship with God as a father? Why would they suggest having children young if you can? All this and more on...
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Restless 232 - The Impact of Catholic Media
Fr. Joseph and Matt sit down to discuss the impact of Catholic Media on personal evangelization. Matt shares his own testimony & the role that Catholic media played. Fr. Joseph shares some advice for the proper way to use media, even Catholic media. One hard and fast rule, you should be praying...
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Restless 231 - The Four Last Things: Death, Judgement, Hell or Heaven
Have you ever met anyone that’s had a near death experience? During this week’s episode, Fr. Joseph told me (Matt) about the experience one of the Diocese’s own pastors. He died, experienced purgatory and judgement, but was given a second chance by Our Lord. This week, we discussed the Four Last...
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Restless 230 - The Lord of the Rings is a Catholic Story
Fr. Joseph, Lauren and special guest Fr. Chris Perrella sit down to discuss why The Lord of the Rings is an intrinsically Catholic work. From way the book encourages virtue, showcases the proper need for sacrifice, illustrates how good vs. evil really works to Lembas bread being a symbol of the...
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Restless 229 - How To Grow in Virtue
Do you know the Theological and Cardinal Virtues? Aristotle defined virtue as “excellence in being human”, and moreover, the Catholic Faith teaches that growing in virtue, and overcoming vice, is the path to growth in holiness! This week on Restless, Fr. Joseph, Lauren and special guest Fr. Chris...
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Restless 228 - A Discussion on the Papacy
Fr. Joseph, Lauren and Paul discuss the Papacy. More than whether or not Christians should believe in the Papacy (spoiler...yes), they discuss some difficulties with it and how the doctrine helps develop the virtue of humility. Some questions asked include: Do you feel like the Pope is your...
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Restless 227 - Going From a Consumer to a Servant
Fr. Joseph, Lauren, and Paul discuss the necessary elements of true leadership in the Catholic Church. This includes overcoming perceived "busyness", recognizing the call to evangelization for all Christians (including lay people!), and discerning proper leaders for apostolates. LINKS Email List:...
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Restless 226 - How to Read the Bible as a Catholic, with Liz Sweeney.
Fr. Joseph and Liz Sweeney sit down to discuss the ins and outs of reading the Bible as a Catholic. What's the relationship between Scripture and Tradition? How should Catholics reverence the Bible? What's the benefit of memorizing Scripture? All this and more on Restless! Email List:...
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Restless 225 - From Evangelical Leader to On-Fire Catholic!
Fr. Joseph sits down with his friend Liz Sweeney to discuss her conversion to the Catholic Faith. Liz shares her experience in the evangelical world, how she overcame her wariness with Our Lady, her experience of the Holy Eucharist as a Catholic, and much more! LINKS YouTube:...
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Restless 224 - Catholicism & Psychology, Christ the Divine Healer
Trisha McManus is a Marriage and Family Therapist. Fr. Joseph and Trisha discuss the way the Faith and psychology intertwine. What does real healing look like? What is the role of Christ in our healing? What role does the loss of God play in the mental health crisis our culture is experiencing?...
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Restless 223 - Catholicism & Immigration
Fr. Joseph Gill and Joe sit down to discuss the integration of the Catholic Faith and American Immigration policies. They explore the Church's teachings on immigration, the rights of migrants, and the responsibilities of host nations. The conversation delves into the principles laid out by the...
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Restless 222 - Buddha vs. Jesus: Trisha's Conversion Story
Fr. Joseph and Trisha sit down to discuss her reversion to the Catholic faith, discussing her "culturally catholic" upbringing, her investigation of Buddhism, and finally her return to the Catholic Church.
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Restless 221 - The Stages of the Spiritual Life
Fr. Joseph, Lauren, and Paul walk through the stages of the spiritual life described by St. Teresa of Avila including how to eliminate mortal and venial sin, imperfections, attachments and more. They also discuss what it takes to move forward in the spiritual life, and what desires might stand in...
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Restless 220 - Relating To Our Parents As Young Adults
Fr. Joseph, Lauren and Paul discuss how young adults can and should relate to their parents. They discuss why the parent-child relationship must change with age, the boundaries that need to be put in place for a healthy relationship and why we are all called to love our parents into old age. They...
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Restless 219 - Leisure, Prayer, and Work
On today's episode of Restless, Fr. Joseph, Joe, and Matt sit down to discuss Josef Pieper's "Leisure, the basis of culture". In doing so they draw the distinction between leisure and entertainment and discuss why leisure's greatest form is worship. They also cover the connection between leisure…
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Restless 218 - Faith and Family
How is it possible to evangelize the people who most intimately know your faults? Fr. Joseph, Diane and Matt sit down to discuss how we should be evangelizing our families, from broaching the topic of the faith with those who have fallen away to raising kids in the faith. Jesus said, "a prophet…
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Restless 217 - Why Do Catholics Do That (pt 4)
Diane and Fr. Joseph sit down to answer questions about Catholicism, including: Are we saved by faith alone? Why do priests kiss the altar? What's the point of Marian consecration? Why shouldn't Catholics be cremated? and more!
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Restless 216 - Lessons Learned From Dating
Fr. Joseph, Paul, and Diane are the hosts of this week's episode of Restless. Paul and Diane just got engaged (to other people), so they sit down with Fr. Joseph to discuss the lessons that they each learned during their time dating as young adults. What's the benefit of being single? Should you...
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Restless 215 - Should Catholics Become Rich & Famous?
In this episode of Restless, Fr. Joseph, Diane, and Paul discuss the complexities of wealth and its implications from a Catholic perspective. They explore the nature of wealth, the moral responsibilities that come with it, and the balance between financial success and spiritual well-being. They...
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Restless 214 - Living Life Liturgically
Fr. Joseph and Joe sit down to discuss the importance of prioritizing different Catholic liturgical seasons. Most fundamentally, this has to do with prioritizing the Sabbath day. What does it mean to truly take a Sabbath? How can you rid yourself of unnecessary tasks that resemble the servile…
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Restless 213 - Young Adult Ministry
Fr. Joseph and Lauren sit down to discuss the importance and characteristics of great young adult ministry!
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Restless 212 - Reclaiming Christendom
Fr. Joseph, Paul and Lauren discuss what it will take to "reclaim Christendom", that is, to cultivate a true Catholic Culture in the West. Is it the proper fight? What would a Catholic Culture look like? Is the Golden age now?
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Restless 211 - Dream Job
Are you working your "dream job"? Many young adults are dissatisfied with their work, and would like to do something better - but should they pursue it, even if it means upending their life? What is God's will for our jobs - should they be delightful, drudgery, or something in-between? Tune in to...
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Restless 210 - Preparing for Mass
The most important thing we do all week is to worship Jesus Christ at Mass. But how much we encounter the Lord's presence is often determined by how well we prepare - what do we wear? How early do we arrive? How should we spiritually prepare? This can make-or-break how much fruit we are able to...
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Restless 209 - Effective Youth Ministry
Fr. Joseph and Lauren discuss the in's and out's of effective youth ministry. Why perform youth ministry? How does tech impact effective youth ministry? Are sports an obstacle or a tool of effective youth ministry? All this and more on Restless!
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Restless 208 - Stress and Anxiety
Fr. Joseph, Paul, and Diane sit down to discuss how to deal with stress and anxiety as Catholic Christians. First and foremost, should one be anxious of their salvation? The answer might surprise you. Second, how does keeping an eternal mindset set us up for sanctification. Is there any positive...
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Restless 207 - Signs of Hope
Fr. Joseph, Paul, and Diane discuss the signs of hope they've noticed both in society at large and in the Church. From very local signs of hope, like flourishing youth and young adult ministries & the daily availability of adoration, to national signs of hope, like the National Eucharistic...
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Restless 206 - Is MMA Immoral?
Fr. Joseph, Joe, and Lauren discuss the morality of contact sports, in particular those sports where one wins by physically harming another, like boxing and MMA.
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Restless 205 - Wild at Heart!
Fr. Joseph, Joe, and Lauren discuss the true call of men and women by calling upon the works of Protestant Pastor, John Eldredge. If you're a man who's ever faced the question "Do I have what it takes?" or a woman who's faced the question, "Am I lovely?", this episode (and these books) are for…
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Restless 204 - How Should Catholics Vote?
Fr. Joseph, Paul, and Joe get together to discuss the upcoming election. What are the most important issues of the upcoming election? Is Abortion the primary issue? Can/should Catholics vote for Former President Donald Trump? All this and more on this week's episode of Restless!
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Restless 203 - Aquinas Now! (Interview w/ Fr. Ambrose Little, OP)
St. Thomas Aquinas was one of the most brilliant human beings ever. He wrote with clarity and depth about our Catholic Faith, and we are beginning to see a rediscovery of his works among young adult Catholics. Why is it so important to study the Angelic Doctor, and what can he teach us about the...
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Restless 202 - Why Human Formation is SO Important
Fr. Joseph, Joe, and Matt sit down to discuss the why human formation is one of the most important parts of becoming a mature person. From developing virtue to having good manners, our human formation is the foundation upon which grace works.
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Restless 201 - The Sin of Detraction
We all speak about others - both their gifts and their flaws. When our conversations turn to other people, does it become sinful? What is the difference between venting, asking for advice, and detraction? The sins of gossip, detraction, and speaking negatively about others is so destructive, both...
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Restless 200 - God's Providence in History, Part 2
This week on Restless, Fr. Joseph, Paul, and Matt continue their discussion on history from the perspective of God's story.
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Restless 199 - God's Providence in History, Part 1
History is truly His-story - the story of God acting in and through the circumstances that He guides through His providential hand. Where can we see Him moving? What is He accomplishing? - and can we still see Him today? Tune in to hear Fr. Joseph, Paul, and Matt discuss history from the...
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Restless 198 - What's Your Personal Brand?
All of us want the world to see us in a certain light. Maybe it's as the jock, the intellectual, the fiery personality, the calm peacemaker. We call this "your personal brand" - it's the first impression that we try to make, and the way we want others to relate to us. How can our personal brand…
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Restless 197 - Do You Have Good Expectations?
Fr. Joseph, Matt, and Diane discuss the importance of creating (and meeting) expectations at work, in relationships, with family. They also talk about the expectations the Lord has of us, and how He walks with us in those expectations.
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Restless 196 - Your Temperament and Your Relationship With God
Everyone's personality is different. Even the ancients knew this - they identified four main personality types, often called "the temperaments". How is your temperament a gift? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each temperament? And how does God use your specific temperament to draw you...
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Restless 195 - Creativity!
For many of us young adults, we have no time to create. Whether writing or art, music or starting new ministries, our lives are often too busy to do anything but go to work, pray, eat, and sleep (and often not even that!). But we are created in the image of a God Who is a creator, Who delights in...
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Restless 194 - Reading Can Make You A Saint!
St. John Bosco famously said, "Only God knows the good that can come about by reading one good Catholic book". Today the Restless Crew discusses reading good books, the impact that it can have on your spiritual life, how to properly filter good fiction from bad fiction, and how to find the truth…
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Restless 193 - Chastity
"Who believes in chastity anymore?" say many young adults. Indeed, this virtue of chastity is counter-cultural - and often misunderstood. Does it merely mean abstinence from sexual activity? There is a far more positive core of chastity, however, because it is the virtue that protects authentic...
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Restless 192 - Vanity of Vanities!
Living in society - especially as young adults - we should be concerned about our appearances. But when does it become the sin of vanity? Should we seek to be beautiful or handsome, and when does it become a distraction? Where does real beauty come from? Tune in to hear the Restless crew discuss...
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Restless 191 - National Eucharistic REVIVAL
Fr. Joseph, Paul, and Matt discuss the National Eucharistic Revival occurring in the United States. What does it take to have TRUE revival throughout the U.S.? What role does Catechesis play? Does Praise and Worship music belong in Adoration? How do you increase reverence of the Eucharist?
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Restless 190 - How Healthy Are Your Relationships?
Our relationships are some of the most important facets of our lives. Whether it's our marriage or our friendships, our siblings or our coworkers, our relationships impact our lives - which is why it is important for them to be healthy and strong. What makes for a healthy relationship? How do we...
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Restless 189 - Ecumenism in the Family, part 2
Fr. Joseph, Paul, and Matt continue their discussion from last week on ecumenism in the family. What makes a church? Are Catholics and Protestants more united than divided?
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Restless 188 - Ecumenism in the Family, part 1
Fr. Joseph, Paul, and Matt discuss traversing the ecumenical waters within their families. Should you attend a Protestant service? Should you receive "communion" at one? Are Christians more united than divided? VIDEO NOW ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@veritascatholicnetwork AMDG!
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Restless 187 - Interview with Bishop Caggiano, Part 2
Our Restless crew continues our discussion from last week - what advice can our Bishop share to help us young adults continue passionately living our Catholic Faith in the world? How can we grow in holiness and evangelize? And does he ever see a renewal in the Church and in the world? Tune in to...
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Restless 186 - Interview with Bishop Caggiano - Young Adults in the World Today (Part 1)
Our whole Restless crew welcomes our shepherd, Bishop Frank Caggiano, for a special discussion! We share our lives with the Bishop, and he shares stories of his vocation, his faith, and his direction for the diocese. We are so blessed to have such a shepherd with the heart of Jesus Christ!
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Restless 185 - The Problem of Evil
Why do bad things happen to good people? This perennial question has been pondered by philosophers and saints, ordinary folks and artists, for centuries. It still makes people pause - why does God allow evil? Is He powerless? Or is it possible for him to bring great good out of the suffering of...
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Restless 184 - Authority
In our country which so values independence, authority can seem constraining. Why do we need laws, rules, and government? Yet, from a Christian perspective, authority is given by God to men and women, for the ordering of a just society. Tune in to hear the Restless crew discuss their experiences...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Four zany Catholic young adults, seeking God in the midst of this crazy, mixed-up world. We discuss life, relationships, work, fun, and everything else in our world through the lens of our Catholic Faith, as seen through the eyes of young adults.
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Restless Catholic Media
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