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Roman Catholic Bishops claim direct descendance from the Apostles themselves, as the Catholic Church promises to have apostolic authority.  This week, Adam and Fr. Jacob sit down with Bishop Robert McClory, Bishop of the Diocese of Gary, IN, to learn more about leadership, what leadership modeled after Jesus Christ has to look like, and what seems to be missing from our world today in terms of leadership.  You won't wont want to miss it!

Last week, Fr. Jacob and Adam explored the intellectual life and the Catholic Church.  This week, Jaycob Knazur, principal of Andrean High Catholic High School in Merrillville, IN, joins as a guest to give an account from the frontlines of the high school classroom.  Listen to the triumphs, challenges, and outlook for the future for Catholic education to stay front and center.

Much of the time, the sentiment related to young people and the Catholic Church is negative and pessimistic. Young people are leaving, they are not coming back for sacraments, and the outlook is bleak.  Join Fr. Jacob and Adam as they talk with Vicky Hathaway, Director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Gary, who certainly has a different outlook filled with passion, hope, and a brighter time to come.  There is hope for the future, and listen how it is possible to draw young people back!

The story of young adults, those who are 18-39, and the Church in our recent time has been a rocky one.  There are definitely setbacks that the Church has to face in ministering to young adults, but opportunities abound.  The question is, how can we call those back who have wondered away, and how can the Church care for those young adults who have stayed in her pews?  Join Adam and Fr. Jacob as they discuss the topic of young adults and the Church!

In our world today, listening seems to often be in short supply.  Join Adam and Fr. Jacob and they discuss what is means to listen, build relationships, and share the Gospel.  This episode was recorded live from Queen of All Saints in Michigan City a portion of the Faith Coach Master Class.  For more information see qas.org.

Lent is 40 days in the desert as we prepare for Easter.  But is that really it?  Join Fr. Jacob and Adam as they stream live from St. Matthias in Crown Point, IN to explore the three pillars of Lent, why Catholics do it, and some ideas for how to make this your best Lent yet.  Special thanks to Fr. Jim at St. Matthias for making this possible!

St. Joseph was literally a man of few words as he is not recorded saying anything in the Holy Scriptures.  However, that doesn't mean he doesn't have anything to tell us about how to live our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ.  Join Adam and Fr. Jacob as they discuss St. Joseph concerning what we have to learn, how to learn from him, and how to apply it to the Lenten season.  This episode was recorded LIVE from St. Michael Parish in Schererville, IN.

Sometimes wondering about our future is frustrating and worrisome.  Join Adam and Fr. Jacob as they talk about discernment in the context of vocation to the celibate life or married life while still trying to keep a spirit of joy and patience.  This episode was also recorded LIVE from Saint Teresa Student Center on the campus of Valparaiso University in conjunction with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) Seek 2021 Conference.

Pandemics, politics, and personal life - all areas that have likely felt chaotic recently. How are we as Catholics called to respond?

In this weeks episode, Father Jacob & Adam discuss how truth, mercy, and vulnerability can serve as our first steps in healing a wounded culture.