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The Uncurated Catholic Show

The Uncurated Catholic Show

By Torin Bourke

Whether you are a Christian or someone who likes to consider things through different views, this show seeks to celebrate the random, messy, and real in an overly curated world. Join us as we chat about life, relationships, challenges, and countless others things so as to better see God in it all.
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14 | Talking to Strangers & Illegal Names

The Uncurated Catholic ShowJul 13, 2021

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14 | Talking to Strangers & Illegal Names

14 | Talking to Strangers & Illegal Names

Join me as I reach out to strangers with the same name, and discuss the deeper meanings and significance of the names we carry.

Jul 13, 202128:01
13 | Welcome Back Q&A (and the healing power of stress)

13 | Welcome Back Q&A (and the healing power of stress)

Join me for this first episode of Season 2 as I unpack some of the positives of stress and answer some random Catholic questions!

(Music by scottholmesmusic.com)

Jun 29, 202125:56
12 | A Few of My Favorite Things

12 | A Few of My Favorite Things

Caution: by "things" I mean books (and a couple of YouTubers)! Join me as I consider some of the great books that have helped me along my journey so far. Make sure you reach out and share your favorites as well!

(Music by scottholmesmusic.com)

Jul 28, 202019:48
11 | Mass, IKEA, & Natural Family Planning

11 | Mass, IKEA, & Natural Family Planning

Happy NFP Awareness Week! Do you know what Natural Family Planning is? Do you want to learn more? Join the Mrs. and I as we discuss the positive role that NFP has had in our lives.

(Music by scottholmesmusic.com)

Jul 21, 202017:50
10 | My Reversion Story

10 | My Reversion Story

We all have a story to tell. While mine may not be all that unique, God has a way of using the mundane to motivate the extraordinary. So join me as I share a bit of my journey towards God in this celebratory tenth episode of the show!

(Music by scottholmesmusic.com)

Jul 14, 202023:00
9 | Freedom & The Pressure to Conform

9 | Freedom & The Pressure to Conform

With the firework smoke settled and the beer buzz worn off, I take a moment to think about the gift of freedom. What does it actually mean to be free? What does being free require of us? How can we express our faith while also being good citizens? This episode answers all that and more!

(Music by scottholmesmusic.com)

Jul 07, 202020:45
8 | Cows, YouTube, and Counterfeit Catholics

8 | Cows, YouTube, and Counterfeit Catholics

Do you ever get the impression that people sometimes misrepresent things or themselves? You're not alone. In this episode we consider how information about all sorts of things, including the Catholic faith, can get miscommunicated and what the faithful can do about it!

(Music by scottholmesmusic.com)

Jun 30, 202023:54
7 | The Sharp, Smelly, & Untamed

7 | The Sharp, Smelly, & Untamed

What can men learn from Moses and the Book of Exodus? A Lot! In honor of Father's Day we sit down for a bro-talk about masculinity, fatherhood, and how men can grow closer to God.

(Music by scottholmesmusic.com)

Jun 23, 202023:34
6 | A Catholic & Baptist Walk Onto A Bus: Our Marriage Journey (feat. the Mrs.)

6 | A Catholic & Baptist Walk Onto A Bus: Our Marriage Journey (feat. the Mrs.)

Are you currently waiting for God to bring a special someone into your life? Has the wait become tiring? In this episode I welcome my wife to discuss dating, marriage, and the unique circumstances that God used to bring us together.

(Music by scottholmesmusic.com)

Jun 16, 202030:05
5 | Why I Am An Ex-Agnostic

5 | Why I Am An Ex-Agnostic

A Christian band's lead singer recently came out to say he no longer believes in God. In this episode I share my answer to his questions of faith as well as a little bit of my journey from Agnosticism to Catholicism.

(Music by scottholmesmusic.com)

Jun 09, 202021:55
4 | Priorities, Multitasking & Rest

4 | Priorities, Multitasking & Rest

Do you ever stress out about time? Do you ever feel unmotivated? In this episode we ask the question, "What can the Church teach us about time management?" It turns out a few things! Tune in to find out. 

Jun 02, 202025:04
3 | Religion & Mental Health

3 | Religion & Mental Health

A mental health expert has recently identified a connection between depression and one's faith experience. In this episode we discuss the article as well as the newspaper industry that is responsible for presenting it in the first place.

May 26, 202024:13
2 | Straws, Christ, and COVID-19

2 | Straws, Christ, and COVID-19

How could we not chat about such a big and important event as COVID-19? Tune in to hear hear about some struggles surrounding school and church closures, but also about the lessons that can be learned!
May 16, 202018:48
1 | "Who are you and why should I care?"

1 | "Who are you and why should I care?"

Are you a Christian? Are you someone who cares to think about life's messiness through Catholic eyes? If so, you're in the right place! In this introductory episode get to know Torin Bourke as he answers the natural question: "who are you, and why should I care?"
May 16, 202018:47