Father And Joe

Father ended the prior cast by pushing us make a difference in our own parishes. A big problem that we address is divorced parents. We discuss the benefits for intact families that may go unthought-of. We also address how to help heal this giant problem that plagues our society. As the cast draws toward a close we discuss another problem impacting the family structure: gay marriage. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Continuing our conversation about the sanctity of human life, today we discuss stem cell therapies. We discuss what embryonic stems are; how they work and what benefits they provide. We then discuss what a moral option is, how it is vastly more beneficial on any and all fronts. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Last week we discussed death. This week, we discuss why we fight to preserve life in its most vulnerable point. We recap our experiences at the march and the activities around it. The conversation continues into what we should do to defend life. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Today we discuss death. Father gives us great knowledge on how the Church teaches how to deal with death; how to grieve and what to prepare for. Father gives a personal story about this topic as his own mother had passed away a month ago. On a technical note, our audio recorder had a glitch and Father’s voice may come in softer than normal. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

S 2 e 10 The March for life is on Friday in Washington DC. Father and I discuss the importance of it and what is going on. Father gives a rich fulfilling conversation Life and why to defend it. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Learning about the gifts of the Holy Spirit received at confirmation, Father teaches us using a great metaphor about chocolate milk. We propose pathways to grow closer to the Holy Spirit and discuss the benefits of doing so. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

The Holy Spirit can be a challenging topic to understand. Today, Father teaches us about the Holy Spirit and how to form a closer relationship with Him. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Over the Christmas break, I had an opportunity to meet with many of my cousins, nieces, and nephews. They had many questions about Jesus and Christmas. For example, did Jesus have a dog? Father Boniface gives us great wisdom. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Welcome. In this episode we have a conversation about divorce. What should we do when couples around us separate? How should we help children? What do you do when the parents are wrong? Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe .

Today we get continue the conversation on the basics. We particularly focus on the physical actions we do. Why we do them, and why are they important. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Today we get to the basics of the Faith. We address the spiritual framework of what it means to be a Catholic. We address many examples from coins to seeds to illustrate the points Father is making. We also spend time talking about the barrier that we have as individuals in addressing our faith. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

The Old Testament is the foundation for the New. Today, Father and I have a discussion about the first half of the Old Testament. Specific instances and examples are brought up with how they apply to us today. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Pontius Pilate is a starting point of today’s conversation. Pilate has a decision of when and how to get involved. What does God tell us to do? How do we know? Father gives us historical context on Pilate. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe This podcast is to bring you closer to the Holy Spirit and his Church.

Mortal Sins damage our relationships with God. This episode is a deeper dive into the conversation of Mortal Sin. We touch upon a wide an array of areas and what we and society does. Father gives us great advise and perspective on the topic. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Welcome. In this episode we have a conversation about importance of the sacraments. We begin by having a conversation about what Father and I did while we were away. Then having just received the sacrament. We discuss the importance of all of the sacraments. We end the episode by exploring the concept of mortal sins. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe Spiritual Growth, Church, God, Help, Real Life, Conversation, Jesus, Teaching, Self-Improvement, Sacraments. Mortal Sin. Peace

Welcome. In this episode we have a conversation about stress. Why do we get stressed? How do we use stress for positive outcomes? Being stressed is not an moral barometer. Father gives the answer of how to less stress in our lives which allows us to embrace peace. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Welcome. In this episode we have a conversation about what an apology is. How should we apologize? It seems like a basic question, in this cast we explore it because of how crucial it is in our lives and most of society does it wrong. We begin the cast discussing the apologies we have with other people, and then we transition to how to apologies to God. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Welcome. In this episode we have a conversation about how to listen to God. This topic took to a number of questions and observations -Do not be attached to material things; How to create a well formed conscience? Is there an ideal way to interact with each other? What should we strive for in relationships? Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Welcome. In this episode we have a conversation about how to pray as a family. Father teaches us about the four movements of prayer – ACTS. We use the Gloria from mass as an example in the conversation. We conclude the cast with a conversation about how to make prayer more solemn. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe Spiritual Growth, Church, God, Help, Real Life, Conversation, Jesus, Teaching, Self-Improvement, Pray, Holiness, Solemnness

Welcome. In this episode we have a conversation about the sacrament of Confession. We walk through the sacrament as step by step process. Some of us have not been to confession in a while and we took this opportunity to provider a refresher session on how to receive the sacrament. Should we go face to face or behind the screen? What is the order of operations? Why do we get asked how long as it been? What should we confess? Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe