Mother Natalia is a Friend of the Show. She converted to Eastern Catholicism after college, and eventually entered Christ the Bridegroom Monastery where she is now Vocations Director. Mother's observations and Wisdom on the spiritual life have touched thousands around the world. Shayne Smith is also a Friend of the Show. He is a recent Catholic Convert. He i ... Show More
Mar 16
Enchantment in a Disenchanted Age (Dr. Martin Shaw) | Ep. 570
Martin Shaw is a mythologist, storyteller, and New York Times bestselling author of Liturgies of the Wild: Myths That Make Us. Together, Matt and Martin discuss the power of fairy tales, the need for a quest, and a profound 101 night vigil in the woods that lead Shaw to Christian ... Show More
1h 49m
Mar 12
Dr. Brant Pitre DESTROYS Tiktok Heretics
It's Last Call! Catholic biblical scholar, Dr. Brant Pitre, is back to absolutely DESTROY heretical TikTokers (in a nice way) with Last Call host, Matt Fradd. Pints: Last Call Ep. 5 📚Resources Mentioned: The Case for Jesus: https://a.co/d/0gPXFWeA What Are the Gospels? https://a ... Show More
41m 11s
Mar 9
Here's How to Build a Catholic Culture (Brian Holdsworth) | Ep. 569
Catholic apologist, Brian Holdsworth, joins Matt Fradd to discuss Pope Leo's papacy, the loss of modesty in today's culture as well as the current attrition rate in the church, how to raise families in authentic community, and the role classical literature plays in human formatio ... Show More
3h 16m
Sep 2022
Ep 73 - TobyMac: Loss, Rediscovering God's Goodness & Sheryl Crow
<p>Paula jumps back into a brand new season of “Faith & Calling” with a powerful conversation from a raw and rugged place where the unrelenting pain of loss intersects with the unending goodness of God. Her guest this week, TobyMac – the seven-time GRAMMY winner, contemporary ... Show More
34m 51s
Feb 2023
Ep 92 - Kirk Cameron: Accidental TV Heartthrob, Professional Prankster and Lifelong Learner
<p>The 80’s called with one of their biggest heartthrobs on the line! Husband, father, actor and filmmaker, Kirk Cameron, joins Paula for a totally fun and genuine conversation about child stardom, finding faith and the inner prankster that leaves you wondering where the Growing ... Show More
35m 25s
Feb 2023
Ep 93 - Beth Moore: Painful Beginnings, Necessary Endings and God’s Faithfulness for In Between
<p>Leaning into a big call on your life often requires a healthy dose of courage – of which this week’s guest has no shortage of! Beloved Bible study leader, bestselling author, speaker and all-around visionary, Beth Moore, is a faith leader familiar to many – but until recently, ... Show More
40m 41s
Feb 2021
Ep 4 - Chris Tomlin: Career Crossroads
<p>Singer, songwriter Chris Tomlin sits down with Paula to talk about the unexpected crossroads that changed his life, from facing his fear of giving up on being a doctor and following his passion to become a musician, to becoming a father again at the age of 48. The GRAMMY award ... Show More
31m 18s
Nov 2024
#068: Love is a Traveler w/ Medina Tenour Whiteman
For this season finale, we are joined by our dear sister and fellow poet Medina Tenour Whiteman. Medina is a writer, poet, translator and musician. She is the author of a collection of poetry, Love is a Traveller and We Are its Path, and Huma's Travel Guide to Islamic Spain. She ... Show More
1h 52m
Jul 2024
1358: A Perfect Moment with Acyuta Gopi
Acyuta Gopi is a legendary kirtan singer, writer, award winning poet, storyteller and mother. In this interview she and Kaustubha discuss her feelings of isolation as a young devotee in New York City's public schools, her growing faith in Bhakti in her teens, the profound experie ... Show More
58m 11s