Vici Mundum

What is the distinction between dominating and having dominion over the earth? How are we to properly relate to the environment? Tune in as Austin, Ken and Kevin discuss these questions, pulling from recent documents by Pope Benedict and Pope Francis.

The invitation to a life of Christ is an invitation to so many people, but the Gospel says that while so many are invited, few are chosen. What does it mean to be chosen? Join Fr. Nick Redmond, Tina Wandersee and Austin Farinholt as they tackle this parable of the Wedding Feast.

This week Natalie Cherry shares her passion for praise and worship music as a beautiful way of praying to the Lord AND evangelizing her friends and family.

Why should we have recourse to our Mother Mary? There is no "Book of Mary," yet we (Catholics) honor her and her role so highly. We need Mary because we need our mothers. What does it mean for Mary to be the New Ark of the covenant? All this and more is discussed by Ken, Austin, and Josiah Taylor, future Franciscan Friar (God-willing).

Austin, Anthony, and Kevin welcome Randall Tan from The Culture Project to chat about the hotly debated topic of chastity.

Ken, Austin, and Anthony discuss how damaging "criticism" and gossip is to our neighbors and how we can "build up" instead!

Parishioner, Kyle Glaüner joins the show to talk with Ken, Austin, and Anthony about how to discern both big and small decisions for God's glory.

What does it mean to "fear" the Lord? Austin and Anthony tackle this big question and hopefully dispel some of the common misconceptions.

Austin and Anthony share the incredible story of Blessed Stanley Rother, a priest from Oklahoma who could very well become the first male saint born in the United States. Fr Stanley served as a missionary in Guatemala during that country's fierce civil war, ultimately being martyred. His feast day is July 28th.

Corinne Riley visits to talk about Disney's Moana and how it relates to one's unique vocation in Christ.

What can a turtle teach us about trusting God? Apparently quite a bit. Ken and Anthony chat about learning to believe the Lord wants what's best for us, even when we have no idea what He is doing.

When we give God the little we have, He does amazing things with it! Today's episode the guys talk about generosity, faith, and trust in the God who always provides what we need!

What can one of the newest saints teach us about how to live out the universal call to holiness within our families? Ken and Austin talk about how we are all called to be "monstrances" of God's life within us!

Jesus says: "Apart from Me you can do nothing." What does this mean and how can we as Catholics rely less on ourselves and more on grace? Tina joins the guys for another serious yet laugh-filled conversation.

The guys discuss a St. Josemaría Escrivá quote about desiring to be a saint even when we keep failing. An honest conversation about trusting in God's grace, being patient and forgiving towards ourselves, but always returning to that deep yearning for sanctity in the Lord!

Ken and Austin chat about the "to-do" list mentality of today's world and how we can become more present to the people and tasks in our life without all that stress and anxiety!

Heber Dunkle joins Austin and Ken for a beautiful conversation about the Lord's Real Presence in the Most Holy Eucharist, just in time for the feast of Corpus Christi!

What makes a good friend? Tina, Austin and Anthony share their thoughts on what friendship is all about...with plenty of laughs along the way!

Newly ordained Deacon Chris Masla celebrated his first mass as a deacon at Our Lady of Mount Carmel this past Pentecost Sunday. We wanted to share his homily as a special edition of the podcast! We hope you enjoy.

Seminarian Chris Masla discusses the three promises he'll make when he is ordained a Transitional Deacon on May 19th. He also plays a bit of bluegrass with Austin, so be sure to listen to the very end! You won't want to miss this great conversation.