Sinners' Take: Recent Episodes
Sinners' Take
St. Thomas Aquinas' prayer to order life properly. https://thomasofaquino.blogspot.com/2014/01/prayer-for-ordering-life-wisely.html
Eddie's Bio: https://rescuevocations.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Class-22Vocation-StoryWeb_Huber-Eddie.pdf Eddie's Donation Page: https://rescuevocations.org/eddie Laboure Roster: https://rescuevocations.org/aspirants/ ST Contact: https://sinnerstake.fireside.fm/contact
Tips for desolation and being honest with God when we make mistakes. Special Guests: Cody and Mark.
A testimony from a fellow Sinner reveals the beauty and necessity of a strong Sacramental Life Special Guest: Cody.
What does it mean to tolerate? How should we correct someone we love? Special Guest: Cody.
What if it feels like God has forgotten us? What if life feels stagnant? Special Guest: Cody.
Father Matt talks about cultural Catholicism, loneliness, social expectations, addiction, therapy, vocations, and law school.
Father Matt talks Star Wars, hope, Holy Cross, ministry abroad, paths to Heaven, and intellectual humility.
What does it look like when people misrepresent the faith? How do we respond to people who straw man Catholicism?
Can we joke about the faith? How should we respond if non-Catholics joke about the faith?
When we pray, "Thy will be done," do we really mean it? How much of our lives do we think is in our own control?
Presumption, going on auto pilot, charity to those closest to us, giving up control. Note: The quote mentioned from A Man's Search For Meaning is attributed to Friedrich Nietzsche, pages 81-82. Special Guest: Bobby.
What is our role in the Parish community? What is the Parish's role in the Church? Special Guest: Gerardo.
Skip to 3:20 for beginning of discussion. What is our culture? What is the role of the church within our culture? Special Guest: Gerardo.
Is there a difference between a Lenten Fast and a Lenten Goal? When can we break our fasts? Special Guests: Carlo and Cody.
What did it mean for Adam and Eve to realize they were naked? What is the difference between Guilt and Shame? Special Guest: Cody.
Is it better to pray even if it feels uninspired? How can we improve our authentic prayer? Special Guest: Cody.
What does it take to fulfill us? Is heaven boring? What is desire? Special Guest: Cody.
What does it mean to be humble? Can we admit to being humble? Litany of Humility https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/litany-of-humility-245
When should we feel grown up? When does our faith mature? How is God working when I feel stagnant? Special Guest: Bobby.
Frozen II - 1:27 Drinking games - 22:29 eSports - 30:26 Screen Rant - Frozen II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMNG2_4sYaA Special Guest: Cody.
What is Confirmation? Should we change anything about the Confirmation process? Special Guest: Cody.
Are friendships necessary? What makes good friendships? What are some tips for cultivating friendships? Discussion - 3:36 Tips - 31:20 Bobby's Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55FO9bAkdNk&t= Father Mike's Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmZiLnO7W0g Special Guest: Cody.
What are some of the most common objections to the Catholic faith? Are these valid questions and issues? Objection 1 - 9:02 Objection 2 - 19:04 Objection 3 - 26:05 Objection 4 - 43:26 Special Guest: Cody.
How do we recognize God's voice in prayer? What if our prayer is silent? Can we discern between His voice and our own? Special Guests: Bobby and Cody.
What does it mean to be worthy of God's love? Is His love something we can earn? Special Guests: Cody and Cory.
Can we watch media with nudity? Can we support a company/product that goes against our values?
Does anything we do have an effect on the world or the people around us? Special Guest: Bobby.
Jonah joins the Sinners to talk about his experience as someone who is seeking something in which to believe, but is struggling with all organized religion. Bishop Barron Videos: -Pleasure, Wealth, Honor, Power https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enDhX49F3XI -Happiness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx-aLDpsI0A
Can Gerardo and Francis discern the difference between real and fake worship lyrics? Special Guest: Gerardo.
What is the culture of our worship? How do prayer and music affect our worship? Special Guest: Gerardo.
Can Sony and Disney agree to contract terms? Will we see Tom Holland in the Marvel Cinematic Universe again? Special Guests: Bobby and Cody.
Do you believe that God is present in the Eucharist? Skip to 2:57 for beginning of discussion. Special Guests: Bobby and Cody.
Are these two movie quotes theologically accurate? Is there a difference between good advice and accurate theology?
What do we mean when we call each other Brothers and Sisters in Christ? Skip to 1:59 for beginning of discussion.
How well can our hosts tell the difference between a movie quote and a bible quote? Please accept our apologies for the technical issues with the volume of some of the mics. Special Guests: Bobby and Cory.
Michael, Eddie, and Alec discuss creating tournament brackets for various topics. Skip to 7:02 for end of comic book discussion.
Michael Fitzpatrick discusses discipleship, prayer, and more with Sinners' Take before entering his sixth year in the seminary.
Have you ever seen Mary depicted without bare feet? Is there a difference between Child-like Faith and Child-ish Faith? Fact Check: The data for the peanut allergy study (The LEAP Study - Learning About Peanut Allergy) mentioned in the episode are, in fact, 17% of the children who did not consume peanuts developed an allergy by age 5, whereas 3% of the children who did consume peanuts developed the allergy. Special Guest: Bobby.
Is everything that happens part of God's plan? Father Mike's Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NOTU1g0Z8w&t=2s Special Guest: Gerardo.
The mass is not about entertaining you; it is about transforming you. Special Guest: Bobby.
How do we approach failure to maintain chastity? Are we allowing for God to make us and others new? Special Guest: Bobby.
Do we treat boredom as something to be avoided, or as something that opens opportunity? Special Guest: Bobby.
How do we measure successful ministry? What role do attendance numbers play in effective ministering? Is there a better way to evaluate ministry? Special Guest: Gerardo.
How do we respond to sin? What is it that prevented Judas from becoming St. Judas, and how did Peter become St. Peter? Special Guest: Gerardo.
How do we view the faith? Is the faith a set of wings bringing us to new heights, or a set of rules preventing us from living freely? Special Guests: Bobby and Gerardo.
Why Sinners' Take? The founding Sinners give their take on the purpose and goal of this podcast. Special Guests: Gerardo and Joseph.