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Colloquium

By Dylan Jedlovec

Colloquium is the Latin word for "conversation". There are few things more powerful than a meaningful conversation. At Colloquium, we believe that conversation has the power to transform hearts and minds. Join former FOCUS missionaries Dylan and Nick as they talk about the most relevant topics in the Catholic Church and in the world. Join the conversation!
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Is Having Too Much Stuff a Sin?

ColloquiumFeb 19, 2024

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Is Having Too Much Stuff a Sin?

Is Having Too Much Stuff a Sin?

In this episode we discuss minimalism of the physical sense.

Feb 19, 202401:02:04
Nick Read a Book about Reducing Technology Use

Nick Read a Book about Reducing Technology Use

In this episode we discuss Cal Newport's book Digital Minimalism.


This episode is from the vault, recorded in August of 2023.

Jan 16, 202401:02:58
The Impact of Jordan B. Peterson (Part 2)

The Impact of Jordan B. Peterson (Part 2)

Rules 6-12 and some concluding reflections on Jordan Peterson.

Dec 04, 202341:53
The Impact of Jordan B. Peterson (Part 1)

The Impact of Jordan B. Peterson (Part 1)

To be clear: this is a podcast ABOUT Jordan Peterson, not WITH Jordan Peterson. For those of you who don't listen, I understand. It would have been cooler if we had him on. But for those of you who stick around, enjoy the conversation in which we go through each of his 12 rules for life. This is Part 1 and includes an introduction as well as a discussion of rules 1-5. Rules 6-12 will be released in Part 2.


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Oct 09, 202341:57
Are You Not Entertained?

Are You Not Entertained?

Some reflections on pop culture and literature that we've been consuming of late. Catholic podcasts, Oppenheimer, Barbie, Mission Impossible, Morgan Wallen, and more...

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Sep 19, 202358:12
Eastern Catholicism

Eastern Catholicism

Did you know that there are 23 different rites of the Catholic Church in communion with Rome? There is far more diversity in the Catholic Church than you might think. Join Dylan and Nick as they discuss exciting insights from looking into Christianity in the East.

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Aug 14, 202301:07:03
What's the Deal with the Pharisees?

What's the Deal with the Pharisees?

In this episode, Dylan and Nick discuss the reputation of the Pharisees in the four Gospels and whether or not it is justified.

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Jul 24, 202301:01:02
Is Cussing a Sin?

Is Cussing a Sin?

This episode is not explicit.

Jul 03, 202357:42
Rap Music

Rap Music

What's the deal with rap music? Is there a such thing as clean rap music? Does listening to rap music make you cooler? What virtues could possibly be expressed or encouraged in rap music? Should a Christian listen to it? If you've ever wondered any of these things, then this is the episode for you.

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Jun 12, 202301:03:10
Season 2 Intro

Season 2 Intro

New season of Colloquium coming soon!

Jun 06, 202301:50
The Lost Virtue of Attentiveness (with P.J. Jedlovec)

The Lost Virtue of Attentiveness (with P.J. Jedlovec)

P.J. is back in town! We had the opportunity to discuss all things teaching, coaching, and how cultivating attentiveness can help in both. 

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Dec 21, 202201:13:11
Spiritual Fatherhood

Spiritual Fatherhood

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Nov 30, 202240:20
Is College Worth It?

Is College Worth It?

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Nov 08, 202201:06:55
Virtuous Pagans

Virtuous Pagans

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Oct 25, 202259:38
Theology of the Body

Theology of the Body

What is--and isn't-- Theology of the Body? Tune in to find out. We unfortunately lost about 4 minutes of audio for this episode. However, you can still follow the thread of what proved to be a very enlightening conversation about how Theology of the Body can be used in the twenty-first century.

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Oct 03, 202247:27
Evangelizing Gen Z

Evangelizing Gen Z

What are the characteristics of Gen Z and how does if impact their openness to the Gospel? Listen to find out!

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Aug 15, 202201:07:56
Is Boxing a Sin? (with Daniel Stadler)

Is Boxing a Sin? (with Daniel Stadler)

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Jul 11, 202201:02:08
Mary

Mary

In this episode we attempt to cover everything there is to cover about Mary in an hour. This episode is jam packed!

Clarification: 

Dulia = honor given to the saints

Hyperdulia = honor given to Mary

Latria = Honor/worship that is due to God alone (connected to sacrifice)

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Jun 20, 202201:04:53
Obedience

Obedience

In our third and final episode on the Evangelical Counsels, we discuss the importance of the virtue of obedience. The discussion includes hot takes on pandemics, the drinking age, and more!

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Jun 06, 202201:08:32
Chastity

Chastity

The second of the evangelical counsels.

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May 24, 202201:01:38
Poverty

Poverty

In this episode, Dylan and Nick discuss their perspective on one of the three evangelical counsels: poverty.

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May 02, 202258:39
Evil

Evil

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Apr 18, 202250:19
Let's Talk About Modesty

Let's Talk About Modesty

Dylan and Nick provide a bold but sensitive take on a controversial topic. 

What does the Catechism have to say about modesty?

"Purity requires modesty, an integral part of temperance. Modesty protects the intimate center of the person. It means refusing to unveil what should remain hidden." -Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraph # 2521 

"The forms taken by modesty vary from one culture to another. Everywhere, however, modesty exists as an intuition of the spiritual dignity proper to man." -CCC 2524

What does St. John Paul II have to say about modesty?

Love and Responsibility by Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II)

Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body by Pope John Paul II

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Mar 28, 202201:01:41
Listener Q&A: crosses that feel fruitless, being Catholic at work, personality tests, and more art!

Listener Q&A: crosses that feel fruitless, being Catholic at work, personality tests, and more art!

In this episode we address questions and topic requests from our listener survey, including crosses that feel fruitless, being Catholic at work, personality tests, human v. spiritual formation, art, music, and more!  If there's a topic you want us to cover, tell us here: https://tinyurl.com/2sk56d6k

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Mar 14, 202256:55
Live Local

Live Local

“The man who lives in a small community lives in a much larger world." - G.K. Chesterton

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Feb 15, 202254:26
8 Books To Read Before You Die

8 Books To Read Before You Die

In this episode, Dylan and Nick walk through the books that have impacted them the most and why you should read them too.

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Feb 03, 202255:20
"Do Nothing out of Selfishness or out of Vainglory"

"Do Nothing out of Selfishness or out of Vainglory"

In this episode, Dylan shares his story. 

Philippians 2:3

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Jan 17, 202256:58
The Story of (Saint?) Nicholas

The Story of (Saint?) Nicholas

In this episode, Nick shares his testimony with the world. 

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Dec 27, 202153:20
What is the Role of Humor in the Spiritual Life?

What is the Role of Humor in the Spiritual Life?

"Pippin glanced in some wonder at the face now close beside his own, for the sound of that laugh had been gay and merry. Yet in the wizard’s face he saw at first only lines of care and sorrow; though as he looked more intently he perceived that under all there was a great joy: a fountain of mirth enough to set a kingdom laughing, were it to gush forth.” -J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

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Dec 13, 202153:50
Faith on the Field

Faith on the Field

What do sports have to do with faith? Dylan and Nick weigh in, speaking from their experience living out their faith on the field. 

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Nov 26, 202151:27
Grace

Grace

The word grace is a Christian buzz word if there ever was one. However, in the word grace lies the meaning of the Christian life and all of reality.

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Oct 31, 202145:28
"So, what have you been praying about?"

"So, what have you been praying about?"

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In this episode, Dylan and Nick discuss the things that they've been contemplating lately including poetry, sunsets, and scripture.

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Oct 04, 202145:49
The Liturgy

The Liturgy

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In this episode, Dylan and Nick finally talk about one of the most popular topics in the Church: the liturgy. Do Dylan and Nick prefer the Latin Mass or liturgical dancing? Listen to find out!

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Sep 21, 202157:35
What's Wrong with Gossip?

What's Wrong with Gossip?

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Is it ever okay to gossip? In this episode, Dylan and Nick look at the Catechism and share stories from their own experience to determine what exactly is the problem with gossip. 

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Sep 06, 202151:11
Virtuous Friendship

Virtuous Friendship

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"Without friends, no one would want to live, even if he had all other goods." -Aristotle

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Aug 23, 202151:31
The Holy Spirit and the Charismatic Gifts

The Holy Spirit and the Charismatic Gifts

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The Holy Spirit often seems to be the neglected person of the Trinity. In this episode, Dylan and Nick discuss their experience with the Holy Spirit, in particular with the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit. 

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Aug 10, 202159:06
Why Should We Embrace Classical Education?

Why Should We Embrace Classical Education?

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In this episode, Dylan and Nick discuss their educational upbringing and how it could have been improved by the classical education. It is often said that we are in the midst of a "classical revolution" in private education. Find out why and join the conversation!

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Jul 19, 202101:00:55
Repost: A Crisis of Masculinity
Jul 12, 202153:15
More Than Entertained with Brennan Garriques

More Than Entertained with Brennan Garriques

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Brennan Garriques graduated from Troy University and is currently serving as a FOCUS missionary at LSU. He is a co-founder of More Than Entertained, an organization committed to helping people discover that the divine is all around them, if only they would take a moment to look for it. Brennan has always been fascinated by the way he is moved by a good story. One of his favorite hobbies is to reflect on how the entertainment industry can point him to the divine.

Jun 28, 202157:45
The Feminine Genius with Rachel Wong

The Feminine Genius with Rachel Wong

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Referenced writings:

The Eternal Women by Gertrud von le Fort

Mulieris Dignitatem by St. John Paul II

Letter to Women by St. John Paul II

Jun 14, 202101:04:29
A Feminine Perspective with Emily Thomason

A Feminine Perspective with Emily Thomason

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Dylan and Nick sit down to chat with Emily Thomason, Colloquium's resident artist, about her perspective on living femininity in the 21st century.

May 31, 202154:40
Femininity: The Mystery of Woman

Femininity: The Mystery of Woman

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Dylan and Nick discuss femininity, the complementarity of men and women, and the tension that women seem to face in the twenty-first century. Thoughts, questions, or hate mail? Email us at colloquiumshow@gmail.com.

May 17, 202147:12
Why You Should Read: Fyodor Dostoevsky

Why You Should Read: Fyodor Dostoevsky

One of the greatest novelists of all time may not be an understatement for this author. The Brothers Karamazov and Crime and Punishment are consistently considered among the greatest novels ever written. Join us as we talk about some of the gripping themes of Dostoevsky's novels and why you should make the time to read him. 

Apr 30, 202150:21
Truth, Goodness, and Beauty

Truth, Goodness, and Beauty

Dylan and Nick discuss the three transcendentals: truth, goodness, and beauty, and how they draw us outside of ourselves and toward God. 

Apr 13, 202154:40
What's Wrong with Lying?

What's Wrong with Lying?

Very much at risk of promoting unpopular opinions, Dylan and Nick discuss the intricacies of telling the truth in a fallen world. 

Mar 29, 202154:42
Why You Should Read: Flannery O'Connor

Why You Should Read: Flannery O'Connor

Twentieth century novelist Flannery O'Connor portrays sin as nothing less than grotesque, horrifying, and demonic. 

Mar 16, 202145:28
Redemptive Suffering

Redemptive Suffering

What is the Christian perspective on suffering?

Mar 03, 202145:15
What is the Message of the Gospel?

What is the Message of the Gospel?

Dylan and Nick discuss what exactly the Gospel message is and how we can articulate it clearly and effectively. 

Feb 15, 202154:50
Hope

Hope

"Hope, oh my soul, hope!" -St. Teresa of Avila

Catechism of the Catholic Church on hope: CCC 1817-1821

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Feb 01, 202157:34
The Parish and the Eucharist

The Parish and the Eucharist

Dylan and Nick discuss the theme for the new liturgical year in the Diocese of Birmingham: "The Year of the Parish and the Eucharist".

Jan 19, 202153:15