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Boost Podcast

By Saint Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Bite-Sized Theology for the Weekly Grind

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Lenten Homily Series | Behold the Lamb, Part IV

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Volunteer Formation 8 | Adult & Youth Formation Breakout Sessions

Volunteer Formation 8 | Adult & Youth Formation Breakout Sessions

Are you an AF or YF leader? Check out this week's formation night!

Jul 28, 202214:53
Volunteer Formation 7 | Evangelization & the Holy Spirit

Volunteer Formation 7 | Evangelization & the Holy Spirit

Now we've learned so much more about our faith! So...what's the next step? Find out!

Jul 21, 202259:13
Volunteer Formation 6 | The Moral Life

Volunteer Formation 6 | The Moral Life

How do we grow in virtue? How do we stop sinning? Find out this week!

Jul 14, 202201:06:05
Volunteer Formation 5 | The Sacraments

Volunteer Formation 5 | The Sacraments

What do you know about the Eucharist, Reconciliation, and Matrimony? Wanna learn even more! Listen in!

Jun 30, 202201:03:11
Volunteer Formation 4 | The Liturgical Life

Volunteer Formation 4 | The Liturgical Life

What does "living the liturgical life" mean? How do we do it? Listen in to find out!

Jun 28, 202256:57
Volunteer Formation 2 | God the Father & God the Son

Volunteer Formation 2 | God the Father & God the Son

Who is God the Father, and who is he not? Who is Jesus, and who is he not? Come listen and find out!

Jun 02, 202201:00:25
Volunteer Formation 1 | Right Living

Volunteer Formation 1 | Right Living

What does it mean to be human? What makes us humans, as opposed to anything else? What are we made for? Find out in this week's Formation Bootcamp Class!

May 31, 202256:30
Introduction to the Spiritual Life | Class #3
Apr 14, 202201:32:37
Introduction to the Spiritual Life | Class #2
Apr 13, 202201:16:08
Introduction to the Spiritual Life | Class #1
Apr 12, 202201:34:54
Lenten Homily Series | Behold the Lamb, Part V

Lenten Homily Series | Behold the Lamb, Part V

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Apr 10, 202229:03
Lenten Homily Series | Behold the Lamb, Part IV

Lenten Homily Series | Behold the Lamb, Part IV

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Apr 03, 202230:30
Lenten Homily Series | Behold the Lamb, Part III

Lenten Homily Series | Behold the Lamb, Part III

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Mar 27, 202231:36
Memento Mori | Episode 4: Purgatory, Heaven, & Hell

Memento Mori | Episode 4: Purgatory, Heaven, & Hell

Why is "shooting for purgatory" a bad idea? What does it mean to really be a saint? Let's talk about the final conversations surrounding what happens when we die.


Questions or Comments? Email us at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org

Mar 25, 202235:04
Lenten Homily Series | Behold the Lamb, Part II

Lenten Homily Series | Behold the Lamb, Part II

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Mar 20, 202236:04
Memento Mori | Episode 3: How do we prepare for death?

Memento Mori | Episode 3: How do we prepare for death?

If how we live is how we die, where will we find ourselves at the end of our lives? Tune in to hear about how you can be as ready for death as possible, living in hope.


Question? Comments? Complaints? Email us at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org

Mar 18, 202234:27
Lenten Homily Series | Behold the Lamb, Part I

Lenten Homily Series | Behold the Lamb, Part I

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Mar 13, 202232:58
Memento Mori | Episode 2: What do Christians Believe about Death?

Memento Mori | Episode 2: What do Christians Believe about Death?

Let's answer some questions about what happens (or should happen) when we die. 


Questions or comments? Email us at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org

Mar 10, 202240:31
Season 4 | Episode 1: Memento Mori

Season 4 | Episode 1: Memento Mori

It's Lent y'all! And we're talking about...death. Why are we afraid of it? What's going on in the human heart during grief? Listen in and find out!


Questions or Comments? Email us at sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org

Mar 03, 202228:01
Episode 8 | Collaboration 5 with Father Brice: Purgatory & Indulgences

Episode 8 | Collaboration 5 with Father Brice: Purgatory & Indulgences

What does the Catholic Church teach about purgatory and indulgences? Is it in the Bible? Listen in and find out!


Don't forget to like & subscribe to Father Brice Higginbotham's new YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-xGjbGnCDlXqTiDqT8TYw

Aug 31, 202118:09
Episode 7 | AMA: Do Dogs Go To Heaven?

Episode 7 | AMA: Do Dogs Go To Heaven?

What is heaven really? And what does it mean to have a rational soul? Find out!

Questions? Comments? Email us: sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org

Aug 26, 202135:39
Episode 6 | Collaboration 4 with Father Brice: The Pope & The Saints

Episode 6 | Collaboration 4 with Father Brice: The Pope & The Saints

Is the Catholic belief in the papacy heresy? Are we praying to saints in the same way we're praying to God? Listen in and find out!

Don't forget to like & subscribe to Father Brice Higginbotham's new YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-xGjbGnCDlXqTiDqT8TYw

Aug 24, 202123:30
Episode 5 | Collaboration 3 with Father Brice: The Eucharist & The Priesthood

Episode 5 | Collaboration 3 with Father Brice: The Eucharist & The Priesthood

Can the Eucharist and the Priesthood be found in the Bible? Spoiler alert: they can! Listen in to learn more about these two beautiful sacraments!


Don't forget to like & subscribe to Father Brice Higginbotham's new YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-xGjbGnCDlXqTiDqT8TYw

Aug 17, 202133:05
Episode 4 | Collaboration 2 with Father Brice: Scripture & the Church

Episode 4 | Collaboration 2 with Father Brice: Scripture & the Church

Are Catholics true believers in the Scriptures? Totally! Listen in to find out more about how the Catholic Church is deeply rooted in the Scriptures, and how Tradition is absolutely necessary to living the fullness of the faith.

Don't forget to like & subscribe to Father Brice Higginbotham's new YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-xGjbGnCDlXqTiDqT8TYw

Aug 10, 202129:24
Episode 3 | Collaboration 1 with Father Brice: Salvation & Justification

Episode 3 | Collaboration 1 with Father Brice: Salvation & Justification

We welcome Father Brice to our first ever collaboration episode series! We as Catholics have beliefs that are sometimes misunderstood by our Protestant brothers and sisters. In order for us to live the fullness of our Catholic faith well and to explain it to others, we want to know the facts! Listen in to learn more!

Don't forget to like & subscribe to Father Brice Higginbotham's new YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-xGjbGnCDlXqTiDqT8TYw

Aug 03, 202138:13
Episode 2 | AMA: False Prophets

Episode 2 | AMA: False Prophets

What is a false prophet? How can we tell if someone is a false Christian? Do mediums or psychics fit into the truth of the Catholic faith? Find out!

Jun 29, 202133:46
Season 3 | Episode 1 | June Hot Topics

Season 3 | Episode 1 | June Hot Topics

What is polarization, other than the stuff that helps you see past bright lights in your sunnies? Find out! And welcome to Season 3!

Catechism (and some other versions for those who want to break it up, or for kids!): https://www.catholiccompany.com/shop/?search_query=Catechism

Jun 03, 202142:27
Episode 27 | AMA: Am I Assured Salvation?

Episode 27 | AMA: Am I Assured Salvation?

What do we believe about salvation as Catholics? Find out!

Questions? Comments? Email us: sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org

May 27, 202128:50
Episode 26 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD

Episode 26 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD

We officially close out the Easter season with the Solemnity of Pentecost. Check out Father's reflection on the readings.

May 20, 202103:50
Episode 25 | Shot or Not: The Morality Question

Episode 25 | Shot or Not: The Morality Question

Grandma Ely leads us into a discussion about whether or not the COVID vaccine is morally permissible and whether or not its a moral imperative. Find out!

May 06, 202101:00:14
Episode 24 | AMA: The Marital Embrace

Episode 24 | AMA: The Marital Embrace

Answering your questions about sex, contraception, NFP, and IVF. 

Apr 27, 202146:19
Episode 23 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD

Episode 23 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD

Easter keeps on coming with the 4th Sunday! Tune in to hear about the significance of the readings for this coming weekend!

Apr 22, 202103:53
Episode 22 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD

Episode 22 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD

Diving into the Scriptures for the Third Sunday of Easter!

Apr 15, 202104:34
Episode 21 | April Hot Topics

Episode 21 | April Hot Topics

We're talkin' Social Media, and Natural Law, and asking God for proof. 

Apr 08, 202151:43
Episode 20 | Where is Your Treasure?

Episode 20 | Where is Your Treasure?

Nope, not an episode about pirates, but about the beauty of Holy Week!

Mar 30, 202112:11
Episode 19 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD

Episode 19 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD

We are jumping into Holy Week y'all! Check out Father JD's reflections for Palm Sunday!

Mar 25, 202105:21
Episode 18 | Sanctifying Time

Episode 18 | Sanctifying Time

We often set places aside as holy...but what about our time? Also, Father JD tries to diss Captain Marvel.

iBreviary Online: https://www.ibreviary.org/en/

Mar 23, 202129:43
Episode 17 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD

Episode 17 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD

For the 5th Sunday of Lent!

Mar 18, 202104:38
Episode 16 | Post-Pandemic Virtue

Episode 16 | Post-Pandemic Virtue

It's been a year since the world came to a grinding halt. Where are we now? How do we move forward?

Mar 16, 202132:02
Episode 15 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD

Episode 15 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD

Let's talk about the 4th Sunday in Lent!

Mar 11, 202104:39
Episode 14 | Equality Act, Women as Acolytes, Shame, & Poverty of Spirit

Episode 14 | Equality Act, Women as Acolytes, Shame, & Poverty of Spirit

What do all of these things have in common? Tune in to find out!

Mar 04, 202101:00:26
Episode 13 | The Cardinal Virtues

Episode 13 | The Cardinal Virtues

Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p3s1c1a7.htm


Mar 02, 202140:10
Episode 12 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD

Episode 12 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD

Let's talk about the second Sunday of Lent!

Questions? Email us: sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org

Feb 25, 202104:34
Episode 11 | The Theological Virtues

Episode 11 | The Theological Virtues

What are the theological virtues? How do we cultivate them? Find out!

Searching For and Maintaining Peace: https://smile.amazon.com/Searching-Maintaining-Peace-Small-Treatise/dp/0818909064/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Searching+for+and+Maintaining+Peace&qid=1614023683&sr=8-1

Feb 23, 202131:13
Episode 10 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD

Episode 10 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD

Let's hear about this Sunday's readings with our pastor!

Questions? Email us: sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org

Feb 11, 202104:17
Episode 9 | Prep Work for Lent

Episode 9 | Prep Work for Lent

What are the Catholic practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving all about? Find out!

Questions? Episode Ideas? Email us: sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org

Feb 09, 202119:52
Episode 8 | Peace Part 4

Episode 8 | Peace Part 4

Wrapping up with the third and final section of Father Philippe's book!

Questions? Episode ideas? Email us: sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org

Father Mike's Bible in a Year:https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=BIY&gclid=CjwKCAiAi_D_BRApEiwASslbJ5ZlLiciMIy_lZPDqtYqeEg6BOXPJx8c0QeOisQbT_z3F8_EayINGBoC49cQAvD_BwE

Searching for & Maintaining Peace: https://www.stpaulsusa.com/SEARCHING-FOR-AND-MAINTAINING-PEACE-P380.aspx

Feb 04, 202127:34
Episode 7 | The Year of Saint Joseph + Consecrated Life

Episode 7 | The Year of Saint Joseph + Consecrated Life

Listen to learn about the Year of Saint Joseph declared by Pope Francis, and about today's feast day and what it means!

Patris Corde | Apostolic Letter: http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco-lettera-ap_20201208_patris-corde.html

Consecration to Jesus through Saint Joseph: https://smile.amazon.com/Consecration-Jesus-through-St-Joseph/dp/1070676225/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1YO3EIBZL7OSM&dchild=1&keywords=consecration+to+st+joseph&qid=1611865756&sprefix=consecration%2Caps%2C202&sr=8-2

Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.

Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage,
and defend us from every evil.  Amen.

Feb 02, 202120:53
Episode 6 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD

Episode 6 | Scripture Reflections with Father JD

Check out Father's reflection on the Gospel for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time!

Comments or questions? Email us: sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org

Jan 28, 202104:17
Episode 5 | Peace Part 3

Episode 5 | Peace Part 3

Dive into Part II of Father Philippe's book!

Questions? Episode ideas? Email us: sthilarychurch@htdiocese.org

Father Mike's Bible in a Year:https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=BIY&gclid=CjwKCAiAi_D_BRApEiwASslbJ5ZlLiciMIy_lZPDqtYqeEg6BOXPJx8c0QeOisQbT_z3F8_EayINGBoC49cQAvD_BwE

Searching for & Maintaining Peace: https://www.stpaulsusa.com/SEARCHING-FOR-AND-MAINTAINING-PEACE-P380.aspx

Jan 26, 202141:56