The Catholic Craftsman: Recent Episodes
Chris Austin Dwayne Loper Craig Carlson
Three men record no nonsense episodes from a small woodworking shop in Michigan, rich with content and surrounded by humor. They tackle the questions you would NEVER ask in church and challenge you to become the man God created you to be. Learn about the Catholic church, it's teachings and why so many left the church and the reason so many are running back!
The 1st episode introducing a spiritual classic that the guys deem as a "must read". An explanation of the book and future episodes as the Catholic Craftsman begin a series breaking down this fantastic book. A book that was written for the advancement of the interior life and the path to ultimate union with the Father.
Father Steve Mateja talks with the gang about his diet of Meat, salt, and water. Surprising testimony. If you battle weight, depression, inflammation and arthritis, this might be your new favorite thing!
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Father Steve Mateja and Emily Lenn and the gang discuss the benefits and blessings that a Catholic School education offer.
The Craftsmen talk about the similarities of the garden and one's spiritual life. And all sorts of nonsense in-between!
Deacon Dennis Crimmins joins the guys to talk about something that affects us all directly or indirectly and how God is our greatest asset to wellness bot physical and spiritual.
The guys do their best clearing up common misconceptions on Papal infallibility and church dogma and doctrine. Levels of infallibility. How and when it has been put into action and what is our response as a practicing Catholic or any denominational Christian to these teachings of the church.
The gift of the Sacrament of reconciliation given to us by Jesus and why we should take advantage of that gift to help us in our walk of holiness toward home.
Fun bantering with guest Father Phil Ching as we discuss all what is really going on around us at the mass.
Easier said then done! But why does Jesus tell us to do this? Jesus wants us to conform our hearts to more in line with heart of the Father. Which is always Mercy and love.
Sometimes we define ourselves by the sins we hide about ourselves and how God's mercy is abundant.
Explaining what the term Apostolic succession means and how did the church fathers understand this.
The guys present the events and people of the Biblical stories in a timeline format so that understanding the REAL story of the Bible can be brought to a better understanding.
The fellas do their best to beat the dead horse on recognizing our Lord's presence within our daily life with a little help from their friend Mitch.
Are there any proofs of God's existence in the world today?
The Craftsmen answer this question with the help of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
The guys talk about their Michigan deer hunting season which leads into a comical conversion story encompassed by their twisted humor makes this episode a "must listen"
The Craftsmen discuss the argument that if God really loves us, then why let us suffer?
Sin and evil, the effects and it's redemptive qualities
The Catholic Craftsmen discuss this age old question and bring to light, God's plan set forth early on to help us join Him, by giving Himself to us. How we are commanded to come together as an assembly and worship the God of the Universe and our Creator.
Just what type of show is this? Listen here first, then get ready for some fun learning and challenging teaching that builds one's spiritual and intellectual life.