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Saints Like Us
by Memphis Catholic Radio
The Saints weren't super heroes, they were just like us, but they did it, and we can too! Deacon Jeff Drzycimski and Joe Thordarson discuss living out the Catholic faith in our modern world, and also explore the worlds of super heroes, science fiction, and all of pop culture.....https://memphiscatholicradio.com/
Episodes
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October is a Unique Month.....
If you ask many people, they will agree that there is something unique about the month of October. It just feels different. It is said the "The Veil Thins" in October, and in many ways it feels that way. For Catholics, it is also chock full of important feast days. In this episode, Deacon Jeff…
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What If?
Deacon Jeff and Joe look at a handful of Scripture passages, and explore some "What If?" scenarios.
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The Epic Tale of St. Paul
One of the greatest heroes of the Catholic Church is the legendary St. Paul. On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe share Stories, Observations, and Insights about this great man as they discuss the Epic Tale of St. Paul.....
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A High Protein Spiritual Diet
This is an interesting conversation. Deacon Jeff and Joe explore the similarities between building a healthy body and building a healthy soul.....
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There are no "Side Characters" in the Bible
When you read the Bible, there are obviously some characters that stand out more than others, but the interesting thing is, that if you study some of the lesser known characters, you discover that they also have lessons to teach. On this episode Deacon Jeff and Joe explore some of the "Side...
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What is God's Will?
All of us are called to do God's will, but what does that actually look like in our daily lives? How can we be sure we are doing His will and not our own? On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe explore the mystery of God's will, and how we can do our best to try and live in accordance with it.......
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The Earthly Life of Mother Mary
We recently celebrated the birthday of Our Blessed Mother on Sep. 8th, so Deacon Jeff and Joe are taking the opportunity to explore and speculate on what Her day to day earthly life might might have been like, and what we can learn from her example...
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The Unfiltered Life
If we're being honest, many of the interactions we have with the people around us take place through some sort of filter. Be it the filter of social media, or the filters of emails and text messages, OR those emotional walls we put up around ourselves. On this episode Deacon Jeff and Joe talk…
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The God of Nature
"God's invisible qualities, His eternal power, and divine nature have been clearly seen and understood through everything He made, since the creation of the world." (Romans 1:20) On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe discuss the God of Nature. Of natural law, and other ways God reveals Himself...
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Faith is Not a Transaction, It's a Relationship
"Depart from me, I never Knew you". These are some of the most chilling words in the Gospel, especially since they were spoken to people who believed they were followers of Jesus. On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe explore the difference between 'ticking the boxes' of a Catholic life, and…
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Rest In Peace Prince Mongo
This is not a typical episode of Saints Like Us, however, Deacon Jeff and Joe wanted to pay their respects, and acknowledge the passing of Prince Mongo, who was a legend in the Memphis Community, and beyond. Interestingly, Joe has enjoyed a long friendship with this 333 year old Zambodian, (who…
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The Chosen
The new trailer for Season 6 of 'The Chosen' just came out, and is generating a lot of interest. Have you watched the show? On this episode Deacon Jeff and Joe talk about this ground breaking, crowd funded show, and speculate on what we might see in Season 6....
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If the Devil Can't Make You Bad, He'll Make you Busy
Joe came across a meme on Facebook, that instantly convicted him; "If the Devil Can't Make You Bad, He'll Make You Busy". On this episode Deacon Jeff and Joe discuss this subtle tactic of the Enemy. Very often in our daily life, we wind up devoting too much of our time and our mental energy to...
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A Few Features of our Faith we Find Fascinating
There is nothing more fascinating than our Catholic Faith. On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe explore some of the areas of our Faith that most intrigue them........
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What's in a Name?
This is a thought provoking and interesting episode. Deacon Jeff and Joe explore the power and importance of Names. From the Name of God, to the Name we're given by our parents, to the Name we choose for ourselves at our Confirmation. We also get a follow up report about why the Church…
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America The Beautiful!
As we celebrate our 250 year anniversary, Deacon Jeff and Joe talk about what a remarkable country this is, and explore the question "Did God intervene in the founding of the USA?" They also share some of their favorite patriotic movies, and even discuss events that on their surface don't seem...
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It's A Mystery: Part 2
It's part 2 of what is likely to become a multi part series of shows, as Deacon Jeff and Joe round table more mysteries and questions they're looking forward to having answered when they get to Heaven.......
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Ordination Day
This was a big weekend for the Catholic Diocese of Memphis, as they ordained two new priests; Fr. Chris Fagin and Fr. Felix Pesce. On this episode Deacon Jeff and Joe discuss this great event, and some of the things you will see, hear and experience when you attend an ordination.......
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It's A Mystery
Our Catholic Faith is full of mysteries. The good news is that once we get to Heaven, all of these mysteries will be made clear. In the meantime though all we can do is ponder these things and hopefully gain some insight along the way. On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe round table a list of…
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Pope Leo's A.I Encyclical is Hot Stuff!
Pope Leo's Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas (or the A.I Encyclical) is hot off the press! As of the recording of this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe have only had time to read selected passages from the document so far, but that won't stop them from sharing their thoughts on A.I, and the cautionary,...
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Come Holy Spirit!
When you pray "Come Holy Spirit" with sincerity, these 3 simple words can change your life, and the lives of everyone around you. On this episode Deacon Jeff and Joe explore some of the ways that the Holy Spirit can manifest Himself when we invite Him into our lives.........
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Lights! Camera! Acts of the Apostles.....
The Acts of the Apostles reads like and Action Movie. It is a masterpiece. On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe celebrate some of their favorite stories from Acts, as well as salute the brilliant writing and storytelling skills of St. Luke.......
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Why Does the Devil Hate Us?
We know that we are in constant spiritual warfare, but in the midst of this battle, we can often gloss over the basic question of; "Why?" On this episode Deacon Jeff and Joe explore the fundamental question; "Why Does the Devil Hate Us?"
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God's Sense of Humor
Does God have a sense of humor? (We sure hope so) Deacon Jeff is still "On Assignment" this week, so Joe brings in a special guest; Jessica Scott to explore this question, and some of the ways His humor has been manifested throughout Salvation History, and even in their own personal lives.......
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The Family That Prays Together Stays Together
Deacon Jeff is "On Assignment" this week, so Joe brings in special guest; Leigh Ann Roman. Leigh Ann is a Catholic writer for CatholicMom.com and Faith Magazine and is also a convert to Catholicism. The Rosary played a big role in her conversion, and plays an even bigger role in her life today.…
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Materialism and Consumerism
It's easy fall into the routine of the culture around us as we live our daily lives, but the truth is that we live in an unprecedented era of Materialism and Consumerism, never before seen in the history of the world. On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe talk about their own struggles in avoiding...
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Jesus, The Cosmic Carpenter
In this episode, we engage in some Contemplative Imagination. We know that Jesus worked as a Carpenter in His time on Earth, but has this "Carpentry Mindset" existed in Jesus since the dawn of creation? Deacon Jeff and Joe explore some key moments in Salvation History, from the book of Genesis to...
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Student Ministry at St. Benedict HS
On this episode, Deacon Jeff is absent, attending to Holy Week duties. So Joe is taking the opportunity to talk with some visitors from St. Benedict HS. Kim Neal, Campus Minister drops in, with some of her students; Kallie, Christian, Madison, and Justin to talk about some of the Student…
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Don't Miss Out On Holy Week!
Palm Sunday is here! Yes, Holy Week is upon us, the most action packed week in the Church Calendar, filled with rich prayers and solemn celebrations. If we're being honest though, one of the challenges for many of us, is the fact that some of the Masses are substantially longer than normal, so we...
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The Radical Humility of Mother Mary
Even in her role as Queen of Heaven, and our Spiritual Mother, Mother Mary continues to be our role model for authentic Humility. Especially when we follow her instructions to: "Do whatever He tells you". On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe discuss Our Lady's humility, and also the difference...
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10 Great Reasons To Be Catholic in These Days
There are millions of great reasons to be a Catholic in this modern world, and on this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe discuss 10 of these reasons....
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Life is a Battlefield
From the time we enter the world, to the time we leave it we are engaged in combat, both physical and spiritual. But we are never alone, and we know how the war will eventually end. On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe discuss approaching sin as an enemy to be fought. They explore the weapons…
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Core Memories
Inspired by the animated film Inside Out, Deacon Jeff and Joe explore the way that Memory plays a role in our lives. All of us have important Core Memories that have helped shape us into the people we are. As Catholic parents, how do we cultivate our families so that our kids will have solid...
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Mother Mary was Here......
For centuries, Mother Mary has appeared to individuals, and groups of people throughout the world. Often times leading to shrines being built, and miracles being performed at those sites. On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe talk about some of Our Lady's apparitions that have been the most...
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The Karate Kid and the Spiritul Life
Deacon Jeff and Joe kick off the show reflecting on the brilliance of Mr. Miyagi from the Karate Kid, and his unique approach in teaching his student Daniel. They explore the lessons we can learn from this approach, and how many of the seemingly ordinary things we do everyday, can actually be a...
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Treating Animals With Dignity
(If you are an animal lover, this is the episode for you.) What does our Catholic faith teach us about the way we should treat animals? Deacon Jeff and Joe explore this question, and also share some funny stories of Saints and their miraculous interactions with the animal kingdom....
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Sacramentals in our Home. Also; The Psychology of Pew Selection at Mass
Deacon Jeff and Joe talk about some of the Sacramentals Catholics display in their homes, such as artwork or statues, or the medals that they wear, or the Rosary's they use for prayer. Then later in the show, (just for fun) they explore the psychology that goes into selecting which pew we sit in…
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Excellent Christmas Movies and TV Shows
Deacon Jeff and Joe offer some recommended viewing of some well known, and some lesser known Christmas Movies and TV Shows......
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Street Level Ecuminism and Stealth Catholicism
Deacon Jeff and Joe talk about a recent Christmas Parade in Joe's neighborhood, and how it spontaneously turned in to a fun Ecumenical event. Then Deacon Jeff talks about his approach to ecumenism which he calls Stealth Catholicism......
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Gambling
On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe talk about Gambling. Joe shares a personal story from his younger days of when he used to visit Las Vegas. The guys also discuss the modern phenomenon of online gambling, the collapse of tourism in Las Vegas, and some pitfalls to avoid in this digital age......
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Christmas Traditions, Spiritual vs Secular
As we approach the Christmas season, Deacon Jeff and Joe discuss the great opportunities the season of Advent offers us, and encourages us not to skip over this time of preparation. They also round table some of their favorite Christmas traditions both spiritual and secular......
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Is It OK To Laugh?
Have you ever read a story from the Bible, and found yourself laughing, even at passages that may seem very serious on the surface? Deacon Jeff and Joe round table several Bible verses, as they explore the question: "Is it OK to laugh?" (Warning, this is a very funny episode......)
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Communal Worship & The Blessings of 'Organized Religion'
Sometimes we hear a person say something like; "I love Jesus, but I don't believe in Organized Religion". In this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe explore Communal Worship, and the blessings and benefits of having structure and organization in our Church.....
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Catholic Celebrities
Today, we have a number of prominent celebrities who share their Catholic faith very boldly, using their public platforms to share the Gospel. We also have many prominent theologians and religious who have almost become Catholic Celebrities themselves. Deacon Jeff and Joe discuss this phenomenon,...
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Spooky Stories with Good Messages
Just in time for Halloween, Deacon Jeff and Joe discuss some spooky films and books that are not only very well made and entertaining, but they also have great messages threaded throughout their story's....
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Distractions at Mass & Good Sportsmanship
Deacon Jeff and Joe discuss the countless ways we can become distracted at Mass, and how to address them. Then later in the show they explore the spiritual benefits of good sportsmanship....
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The Artist and the Audience
Deacon Jeff asks if Catholics should watch R rated movies, which leads to a broader discussion of the subjectivity of art, and the responsibility of the Artist vs the responsibility of the Audience..…
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Catholic Batman
Deacon Jeff asks if the Devil is in our Smart Phones, and later in the show, Joe shares the plans for the Batman Universe he'll be writing, once the Caped Crusader enters the public domain in 2035......
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Introduction to Saints Like Us
Deacon Jeff Drzycimski and Joe Thordarson roll out what you can look forward to in the weeks, months, and years ahead on Saint's Like Us....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Saints weren't super heroes, they were just like us, but they did it, and we can too! Deacon Jeff Drzycimski and Joe Thordarson discuss living out the Catholic faith in our modern world, and also explore the worlds of super heroes, science fiction, and all of pop culture.....https://memphiscatholicradio.com/
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Memphis Catholic Radio
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