ASCEND: Recent Episodes
Karl Finkbeiner
A production of Ascend College Ministry, presented by Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Plymouth, MI. Hosted by Karl Finkbeiner. Helping young adults to develop an abiding relationship with Jesus Christ and live a life of discipleship and mission.
God calls us to bear fruit by rooting our lives deeply in Him and drawing our nourishment from His spring of living water.
"Faithful friends are a sturdy shelter; whoever finds one finds a treasure" (Sirach 6:14). This episode provides practical tips on how to find such treasures.
When we live according to the Word of God, we begin to see His promises fulfilled in our midst.
St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians gives us insight into the armor that God equips us with for our daily battle against evil.
Let us follow the encouragement of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh to "attack each day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind," filled with the power and wisdom of the Holy Spirit!
Catch a glimpse into the life of OLGC parishioners Jon and Cristin Woodsum as we discuss Catholic family life, journeying with brothers and sisters in faith, and much more.
Peering into the life of the first Christian community helps us to grasp the identity and mission of the Church in today's world.
A reflection on Moses' words of caution about prosperity to the Israelites in Deuteronomy 8.
We have a lot to be thankful for, including our families, our nation, the created world, and the Catholic Church!
When we respond to the Gospel by surrendering our lives to Jesus Christ by faith, we give Him permission to transform our lives!
Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus invaded the kingdom of Satan, bound him up, and set us free!
When we sin, we reject God and sell ourselves into slavery to Satan, whose mission is to destroy us. God the Father weeps at the suffering on His enslaved children and invites us to return to His arms.
We believe that Jesus Christ rose from the tomb and broke the strongholds of death forever. In light of this reality, we have no reason to fear.
Answering the questions "Who is God?" and "Who am I?" through the lens of the Genesis creation stories.
Deacon Ryan Eggenberger, a recently-ordained seminarian from OLGC, joins the podcast to discuss his faith journey and provide advice on how to enter into the rhythm of Catholic life.
An exploration of the journey we are on as Catholics to climb the mountain of the Lord toward our heavenly homeland. Recorded from the Ascend College Night on Tuesday, May 26th.