Today, John and Sam are excited to announce a second week with the new host to our show, Devin Schadt. His depth of knowledge, charism, and understanding is a joy to bring to our listeners. This week we talk about what holiness is NOT and the failed thought process we often fall into while striving to be better. We spend time expanding upon how fear and work ... Show More
Jul 3
No. 1 Reason Wives Pull Away
What happens when your wife begins to pull away, and you can't figure out why? What's more is that everything you do to help fix the situation seems to fall short. John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss the hidden physical, spiritual, and emotional forces that quietly fracture Cath ... Show More
56m 9s
Jun 26
Saints Are Made Around the Dinner Table
What if the most important spiritual formation in your child’s life isn’t happening at church—but at your dinner table? Today, John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss how family dinner has quietly lost its soul—and how fathers must bring it back, not just as a routine, but as a call ... Show More
1 h
Apr 2024
Episode #97- April 10, 2024: Snake Oil: Manifestation and Mindfulness with Special Guest Fr. Christopher Brashears
#97: Snake Oil: Manifestation and Mindfulness Slippery Cultural Myths Masquerading as Truth Today, we are joined again by Father Christopher Brashears from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Fr. Brashears is a parish priest, canon lawyer, and member of the Archdiocesan Tribunal. I ... Show More
34m 10s
Jul 2023
Episode #78: July 19, 2023- A Few of Our Favorite Catholic Things
#78 A Few of Our Favorite Catholic Things In this episode, Stacy, Lauren, Alisha, and Annie share some of the resources and experiences that have shaped them this past year. A Few of Stacy’s Favorite Things TAN Books’ Story of Civilization https://tanbooks.com?rfsn=7123077.dfb511 ... Show More
34m 33s
Mar 2022
WOF 326: Reading All 150 Psalms
Bishop Barron recently had the experience of recording all 150 Psalms for the Catholic app Hallow. Listen as he shares about that experience, discusses his favorite Psalm, and helps us better understand this songbook of the Church. A listener asks, how do I fall in love with God? ... Show More
30 m
Jan 2024
Episode #92- January 31, 2024: Part 2 Resolving Miscommunication between Laity and Clergy with Special Guest Fr. Christopher Brashears
#92: Resolving Miscommunication between Laity and Clergy Part II Today, we are joined by Father Christopher Brashears from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Fr. Brashears is a parish priest, canon lawyer, and member of the Archdiocesan Tribunal. In this episode, we conclude our o ... Show More
47m 14s
Feb 2021
Mindfulness Meditation, Did Jesus Have Siblings, and the Joy of the Lord
Fr. Josh explains whether Catholics should practice mindfulness meditation, if Jesus had other siblings, and how to experience the joy of the Lord. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn mo ... Show More
24m 33s
Dec 2021
WOF 313: Not Dumbing Down the Faith
In a recent talk, Bishop Barron presented on the importance of not dumbing down the faith as we engage in religious education. Young people enjoy asking about and discussing the big questions, from God’s existence, to how to be a good and moral person, to the problem of suffering ... Show More
1h 2m