Why do we have to give to charity? Why doesn't God provide directly to the poor?
Find the answer to this question and much more in this week's update.
May 9
Surah An-Nisaa: The Women - Verse 23 - Strong Muslim Children
In today's Tafsir, we examine why Islam has specific guidelines regarding whom you can and cannot marry. These rules are not just faith-based; they're backed by time-honored wisdom and modern scientific findings. If you want strong, healthy children, the next 10 minutes will sure ... Show More
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Apr 25
Surah An-Nisaa: The Women - Verse 21 - No Cash, No Divorce!
The dowry is a woman's right in Islam. However, we find that it often causes problems during the divorce. In today's Tafsir, we will explain the dowry's role during separation and divorce and how some Muslim men abuse and coerce their wives for material gain. If you or someone yo ... Show More
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Feb 2023
4 Reasons Catholics Must Give Alms This Lent
What are alms? Why must we give them? Am I supposed to go broke for Jesus? Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to be charitable this Lent, emphasizing how almsgiving is a foundational part of living the Faith. In being joyful givers, we imitate Christ, who became poor for our sake, an ... Show More
7m 26s
Mar 2023
If God Doesn't Need Us, Why Are We Here?
Why do we "have" to love God? It seems very self-centered of God to demand our love. But is it? Today, Fr. Mike opens up the first sentence of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and helps us to understand more fully why God, who was never lonely in Heaven, chose to freely creat ... Show More
9m 7s
Jun 2023
Don’t forget that God is good.
Sometimes in the midst of our suffering, we can often forget that God is always good. In this episode, we will touch on God’s goodness and answering hard questions like, “If God is good, then why is there suffering?” Support the show
1h 2m
Mar 2021
Why Did God Take On Our Humanity?
Every Christmas we celebrate the fact that Jesus took on our humanity and became one of us. But have we ever asked the question why? Why the Incarnation? You’re definitely not the first to ask this question, and it’s a valid question. Why would God, an all infinite, perfect, and ... Show More
8m 45s