The Stump a Catholic Podcast: Recent Episodes

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Rey Guevara used to be a big deal in the Catholic Church. Now he's not. But he does have a lot of useless information about Catholicism in his head, so now he does this podcast.

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This week on the podcast the boys go on the road and are joined by longtime friend, Zach Young. After a brief introduction to working with Rey, Zach and the Boys talk semantics and sin. Plus, Trenton does his best to make everything about him.

Approximate time stamps for skippers:

0:00 - This is what it’s like when worlds collide.

40:00 - What is Sin?

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Today on the Stump a Catholic Podcast Rey goes on a date! Also, the boys go absolutely bonkers talking about Trenton’s secret life.

Approximate time stamps for skippers

0:00 - Rey Farts

5:00 - ABSOLUTE. CHAOS.

20:00 - Catholic Speed Dating

Music in today's episode:

She's so High - Tal Bachman

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Today on the Stump a Catholic Podcast we celebrate 50 episodes!!!

This is a big day for us and we are celebrating in style with podcast superfan and long time friend Dan Sealana.

Dan Sealana is a former Catholic influencer with A LOT OF THOUGHTS. Today we attempt to scratch the surface. 

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Today on the Stump a Catholic Podcast the boys are consistent!

Months ago we lost some of the most important men in our lives. In this episode, we pay tribute to them.

Then we talk to Kevin Smith (Yes THAT Kevin Smith). Rey had the opportunity to interview Kevin Smith about his thoughts on G-d and faith.

We are super excited for y'all to hear this one. (Especially you, Kev!)

Approximate time stamps for skippers:

0:00 - Of Mice and Men

60:00 - Interview with Kevin Smith

Music for today's Episode:

We Need a Hero - Ron Wasserman

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On today's episode of the Stump a Catholic Podcast, the boys discuss Rey's trip to this year's March for Life.

Consider donating to Rehumanize International.

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Today on the Stump a Catholic Podcast the boys have some catching up to do. Then we have a Stump a Catholic segment that has been a long time coming.

Approximate Time Stamps for Skippers:

0:00 - What people don’t understand about T-Ball.

23:00 - Stump a Catholic.

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Today on the Stump a Catholic Podcast find out what these Scene-ior Citizens have to say about suffering as the boys recap their month including some topics from Trevor and Trenton's recent young adults retreat. 

Approximate time stamps for skippers:

0:00 - Retreat Recap

19:15 - Technical Difficulties (SORRY!!!)

23:00 - A universally funny story

28:40 - On the more substantive side of things. (Trenton has good thoughts!)

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Today on the Stump a Catholic Podcast the boys welcome back long time friend of the pod, Deacon Todd Boyer! The boys discuss Rey's 30th birthday celebration, living in the limelight, and a new experience for Trevor and Trenton. Approximate time stamps for skippers:

0:00 - R30

53:00 - The Light of Christ

Music in this episode:

My Next Thirty Years - Tim McGraw

Footnotes!

Check out Dossey!

Big and Rich - Rollin'

Shy Ronnie 1

Shy Ronnie 2

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Today on the Stump a Catholic podcast the boys recap the Oscars and wrap up the Lenten season. 

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @StumpaCatholic

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Today on the Stump a Catholic Podcast the boys are reunited! Sitting in the same room together for the first time in two years we discuss retreat planning, Subway orders, early 2000's country radio, and more!

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @StumpaCatholic

Approximate Time Stamps for Skippers:

0:00 - Solid boyfriend material

35:00 - Trenton Breaks the Internet

47:00 - No Girls Allowed

Music in today's episode: Passenger Seat by SHeDAISY

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We're back! Welcome back to the Stump a Catholic Podcast. In today's episode the boys ARE WORKING THROUGH SOME STUFF. This episode was recorded in December of 2021 the day Rey found out he was Covid positive. We aren't going to lie, this one is a little rough around the edges. 

In today's episode the boys discuss sadness, potential Spider-Man spoilers, way too much about milkshakes, and towards the end even a little bit about scripture.

Approximate Time Stamps for Skippers:

33:00 - Actually talking about faith stuff.

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In this episode of the Stump a Catholic Podcast the boys invoke sky law and breakdown the day one of Rey's greatest dreams came true.

Then we discuss spiritual lessons learned from one of the best songwriters out there: John Mark McMillan.

Approximate Time Stamps for Skippers:

0:00 - Rey Guevara: The Rock and Roll Vato

45:00 - Spiritual Lessons

Music in this episode:

Guns / Napoleon by John Mark McMillan

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On this episode of the Stump a Catholic Podcast the boys celebrate the return of a longtime friend of the podcast.

Time stamps for skippers

0:00 - Back to P Dubs

29:00 - Stump a Catholic

Music in this episode: Feel the Moment by Gungor

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On this episode of the Stump a Catholic Podcast the boys talk about Facebook failures, different approaches to worship, and how to effectively engage teenagers in the liturgy.

We've always danced around Rey's status as a FORMER youth minister. Today the boys break down the rise and fall of Rey Guevara. cue the Kings Kaleidoscope music

Time Stamps for Skippers

0:00 - Dry Roasted Nuts

12:00 - What is the deal with Theism?

45:30 - The Rise and Fall of Rey Guevara

Music in this episode:

Found You by Silicone Boone

Footnotes:

Support West Avenue Compassion

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In this episode of the Stump a Catholic Podcast the boys talk about one of the most important things in their lives: P-Dubs.

Time Stamps for Skippers

00:00 - All Apologies

10:00 - P Dubs. (It means “praise and worship.”)

(54:20 - Rey lives by some train tracks)

Links from the show:

Lex Orendi Playlist

As heard on the Stump a Catholic Podcast

Good Shepherd New York

Common Hymnal

Forever and ever, etc.

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In this episode of the Stump a Catholic podcast the boys are joined by friend of the podcast Daniel Quintero and his new bride, Coralys!

In the first half of the show we exercise a little self indulgence as we catch up on a relationship we have been VERY invested in on this show. Then we invite Coralys, who holds a masters degree in Theology from Boston College, to join us for a round of Stump a Catholic.

Approximate time stamps for skippers:

00:00 - She Said Yes to the Dress

51:00 - Stump a Catholic (Ultimate Edition)

Music in this episode:

Europa by Silicone Boone

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In this episode of the Stump a Catholic podcast the boys talk about the fall of Afghanistan and the rise and fall of man. We also debut a few new segments! (Some on purpose. Some by accident.)

Approximate footnotes for the skippers:

00:00 - Rey Loves Women

18:30 - The end of an era

40:00 - Stump a Catholic

58:00 - Toy Talk is over / Stump a Catholic Part II

Music in this episode:

High & Low by KVN

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In this episode of the Stump a Catholic Podcast the boys talk about lessons in loving your enemies and the new dad rock.

Can you believe this episode is only an hour long?

Approximate footnotes for the skippers:

0:00 - Going for Gold

9:00 - Foo'd around and fell in love

46:00 - Just because I love you doesn't mean I have to like you

50:00 - It's Brittney, B*tch

Music in this episode:

Surrender by Jackie Venson

Check out our Spotify playlist with all the music you've heard on the pod.

As Heard on the Stump a Catholic Podcast

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In this episode of the Stump a Catholic Podcast, we're back! 

The boys play catch up on the past year and get our legs back under us. We also talk about Latin and great, Christian movies. 

We can't wait to get back to talking to y'all regularly. 

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Today on the show the boys are joined by podcaster and Jewish man, Gavri'el HaCohen! Gavri'el is one of the hosts of the phenomenal Leaving Eden Podcast. He's also the only Jewish man the boys know.

Gavri'el's plugs:

The Leaving Eden Podcast

@gavrielhacohen on all social media.

The Bite Model

Knuck if you Buck

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Today on the show the boys are back in town! We celebrate an anniversary,  catch up on 2020 stuff, and say goodbye.

We may or may not be back soon. Pray for us.

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Today on the show the boys are joined by podcast favorite Daniel Quintero to talk about falling in love in 2020!

Approximate time stamps for the skippers:

00:00 - Rey Loves Women

11:15 - More like IRRELEVANT (Again)

36:00 - It's a love story, baby just say yes.

Footnotes:

Trenton's Quarantine Project

RELEVANT Magazine's announcement

Tyler Huckabee's Twitter

Catholic Chemistry

Theology of the Body Virtual Conference

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Today on the show the boys are joined by lovable dork, Brandon Carlson, to discuss Easter worship during the end days.

Approximate time stamps

00:00 - Porn bots and Welcome to the Stump a Catholic Podcast

13:00 - Slices

19:22 - The biggest slice

01:05:00 - Sad Easter

Music in this episode:

Christ is Risen by Matt Maher

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Welcome back to the Stump a Catholic podcast! 

This is a long one as the boys get caught up and discuss, despite our best efforts, life and faith in the Covid-19 era. But that's not all! We also talk about sacramental theology and utilitarian ethics! 

Apologies for some technical difficulties as we attempted to record this episode while respecting social distancing. 

It's a tough time right now, but we want you to know that we love you and we are rooting for you. <3

Approximate Time Stamps

Catch up and "How's your plague going?" - 0:00

How our churches are responding - 14:00

It's not Socialism, it's DEMOCRATIC Socialism - 26:33

Spiritual Acts of Communion - 40:00

Lieutenant Dan - 54:36

The End - 01:17:25

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Welcome to the Stump a Catholic Podcast.

Today on the show the boys are joined by friend of the show Daniel Quintero to discuss the (potential?) black mass held in Houston last month. We also celebrate one year of the Stump A Catholic Podcast! Thanks to everyone who has played along with us over the course of the past year. You have brought us all a lot of joy.

Approximate time stamps

The Adventures of Sideways Chair and Shock Wire - 00:00

Happy Anniversary! (Or, "Thanks, Babe.") - 05:30

Obligatory Kanye Update - 12:50

Advent Song - 14:25

Black Mass (Includes attempted stumping) - 40:00

Listener Feedback and Bummer Updates - 01:19:00

Music in this episode:

Volcanic Love by The Aces

All Your'n by Tyler Childers

Advent Song by Rey Guevara

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Today on the show the boys talk about what it means to be a man. Also, Chick-Fil-A is the devil now. And finally, we accidently get you ready for Thanksgiving.

Viva Cristo Rey!

Approximate Time Stamps.

Cute with our Hotness and Youth Ministry Updates: 0:00

National Men's Day: 21:12

You're my Chick-Fil-A: 35:50

Thanksgiving: 49:40

Listener Feedback and Question of the Week 1:06:30

Music from Today's Episode:

Silvertongue by Young the Giant

Freewill by Rush

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Today on the show the boys talk about the new(?) Kanye West. Specifically, his latest album: Jesus is King.

We also answer some important fan mail from a way long time ago. It's gonna be fun!

Music in this episode:

Follow G-d by Kanye West

Jesus Walks by Kanye West

Approximate Time Stamps:

Welcome to the Stump a Catholic Podcast and Toy Photography Updates - 02:20

Rey's Dreams Come True - 07:45

Important Listener Feedback - 11:30

Jesus is King - 21:12 (\m/)

John Mark McMillan is King - 1:05:30

(Regular) Listener Feedback - 01:17

Footnotes:

Geddy Lee and Me

Trevor's Toy Photography

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Welcome to the Stump a Catholic podcast.

Today the boys talk about anti-woman evangelist John MacArthur's comments regarding preacher and activist, Beth Moore. We also talk about Trenton's control issues and we recap the Rehumanize International conference.

Music in this episode:

Favorite Person by Indian and the Jones

Approximate Time Stamps:

4:30 - Welcome to the stump a Catholic podcast

8:00 - Stump a Catholic

20:00 - Honoring Moore(s)

48:40 - Rehumanize International conference

1:09:30 - Listener feedback

Footnotes:

Sweet Child o' Mine Video

John MacArthur's comments on Beth Moore

Rehumanize International

Shareef Cousin in Time Magazine

To submit your answer to today's question of the week, hit us up! @ReyGuevara across all social media or email the Permanent Waves Podcast Network at PermanentWavesPodcast@gmail.com

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Welcome to the Stump a Catholic Podcast!

Today friend of the show Daniel Quintero stops by to talk about recent shake ups at RELEVANT magazine, a publication that has meant a lot to the boys over the years. We also take some time to discuss the murder of Botham Jean. 

Approximate Time Stamps:

0:00 - The Dead Pets Society

6:10 - The Rehumanize International Conference

10:00 - This week in Daniel

12:00 - In Remembrance of Botham Jean

31:20 - More like IRRELEVANT

1:02:15 - One more question

Footnotes and links:

The Rehumanize International Conference. October 18-20, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 

Amber Guyger's Murder Trial

Brandt Jean's Testimony

To let us know your answer to today's question hit us up! @ReyGuevara across all social media or email the Permanent Waves Podcast Network at PermanentWavesPodcast@gmail.com 

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Welcome back to the Stump a Catholic podcast! Today the boys look at something stupid some Catholics said on the internet. (Can you even imagine such a thing?)

Footnotes:

Catholic Stuff You Should Know

On John 1:1. On Batman.

Theology in the Raw: Episode 756

The Rey Loves Women Podcast

The Permanent Waves Podcast

Approximate time stamps:

Trevor's life is sad - 0:00 - 5:00

We are no longer good at this - 5:00

Sorry for the delay - 8:00

Whatafail - 10:14

Sorry Not Sorry - 13:00

Mic Drop (etc.) - 16:00

Recap - 58:00

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In recent months a number of prominent Christians have publicly announced they are leaving faith. What makes doubt so dangerous to American Christians? 

Today on our show, the boys talk about doubt. 

Approximate time stamps:

The Billy Graham Rule - 3:00 

Papal authority - 12:00

D23 and assorted superhero nonsense - 19:00 

Doubting Thomas - 25:40

The Communion of Saints - 40:30

Other notes:

My Jesus by Todd Agnew

Scars by Papa Roach

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Today the boys sit down with beloved guest, Daniel Quintero, to discuss a recent announcement from author Joshua Harris. We also talk about "purity culture" in general.

What is chastity? How important is it? Can we take our pursuit of chastity too far? How do we teach all of these lessons to young people in the church? Get definitive answers from twenty-something year-old experts on today's episode of The Stump a Catholic Podcast.

Footnotes

The Permanent Waves Podcast on Rush is a Band

Joshua Harris' announcement

Joshua Harris and the Sexual Prosperity Gospel by Katelyn Beaty

Saint Maria Goretti

Father Kevin's Tweet

Catholic Chemistry

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It's easy to be a Christian when you are an idiot. Today the boys are joined by two of the smartest guys we know (One is a scientist of sorts, the other is a philosopher of sorts) to talk about Christian faith and scientific fact.

Today we use big words.

Apologies to Evie for the giggling.

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Today the boys follow up with previous guest and newly ordained DEACON Todd Boyer. This is a rare joyful episode of the podcast, so sit back and enjoy.

Apologies to Evie for the giggling.

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Today the boys sit down with friend of the podcast, Daniel Quintero, and distinguished guest, Tori Oswald, to discuss what we're respectfully calling "LGBT issues" and the Church.

We at the Stump a Catholic podcast are decidedly conservative, orthodox Christians. We are not confused about church teaching on marriage, sexual intimacy, scandal, or anything like that. However, we have been confused by and struggled with the way we as a church relate to the LGBT community. And we have struggled with our understanding of the plight of the LGBT community. Today's episode probably contains more questions than answers, but we firmly believe in the importance of those questions and hope you will hear us out.

Links from today's show:

The Sisters of Mercy

Spiritual Friendship

Gay and Catholic by Eve Tushnet

Always our Children: A Pastoral Message to Parents of Homosexual Children and Suggestions for Pastoral Ministers

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Today the boys talk about a recent wave of state legislatures turning the tide on the death penalty in the United States.

How should we approach capital punishment as Christians? Lets talk about it.

Show Notes:

Executing Grace

I am a Killer with former District Attorney Nico Lahood

Botched Executions (List)

My Enemies are men like Me - Derek Webb

The Last Podcast on the Left: Episode 358

Lethal Injections: Last Week Tonight

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Today on our show the boys visit the Muslim Children Education and Civic Center for an event called Fastathon. During Fastathon the center invites non-Muslims to join in their Ramadan fast for a day. For every non-Muslim who breaks fast at the center, the community is donating $100 to charity in their name.

It's a great program and a great opportunity for communion with our Muslim neighbors.

In this episode we are joined by Sakib Shaikh, Director of Public Relations and Outreach for the MCECC. This is a great conversation that we are excited to share with you.

For feedback, holler at the boys (Meaning Rey because Trevor and Trenton don't keep up with the internet.) on social media:

@ReyGuevara

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Today the boys are off on an adventure to learn more about our Muslim neighbors, and we want you to join us!

The Fastathon is an event in San Antonio hosted by the Muslim Education and Civic Center (MCECC) where non-Muslims are invited to participate in a day of fasting during Ramadan and to break the fast at the center. For every participant, the Center will donate $100 to charity.

If you live in the San Antonio area and want to participate, you have until June 3, when Ramadan ends. We hope you can make it out this week. Stay tuned for an interview coming at you this Sunday.

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Spoiler Alert!

Today, after allowing plenty of time for the audience to see Avengers: Endgame, the boys discuss the movie. Along the way we discuss fatalism and the moral questions surrounding time and space travel. 

We also spoil every single Marvel movie, so seriously don't listen if you don't want spoilers.

Thanks for listening. We love you 3,000.

Time Stamps:

Rey's still got it! (and some Avengers talk) 1:45

Time Travel: 30:00

The Principle of Double Effect: 1:19:00

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Today the boys are joined by Maria Oswalt, Director of Creative Projects for Rehumanize International, to discuss the pro life law in Alabama that has dominated the headlines this week.

For more information on the work Maria does, visit Rehumanize International:

https://www.rehumanizeintl.org/
Social Media: @Rehumanizeintl

To follow Maria on the web:
@RehumanizeMaria

Other organizations mentioned in this episode:

https://www.secularprolife.org/

https://www.newwavefeminists.com/

https://andcampaign.org/

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Today on the show the guys discuss a recent report which shows a spike in teen suicide in 2017 following the release of the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. How do we approach depression and suicide in the Church? What can we improve in our approach? And what happens to people who die from suicide anyway? All this and more in another patented Bummer Episode!

And to anyone living with depression, the boys would like to honestly express our solidarity with you. We also ask that you reach out to someone close and be honest about what you're going through. You've made it through every moment in your life that you didn't think you could make it through. You'll make it through this. <3

Time Stamps!

3:00 - Softball Questions

25:00 - Dan's gonna hate that story and Rey's birthday!

31:40 - Suicide!

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Is there a place in the church for weird fashion flexes? Today on the show the boys talk about Preachers 'n' Sneakers, the controversial account sweeping Christian Instagram. 

Apologies to Evie for the giggling.

00:00 - An introduction

01:57 - Fooled again!

05:40 - Rey Guevara, Time Cop

06:45 - The Notre Dame Fire and Relics

14:20 - "Speaking of Millionaires..."

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What does it mean to be "like Christ?" Today on the show the boys talk about Christian violence, if there is such a thing. 

We are experimenting with the idea of putting a guide in the show notes for what topics we discuss, since SOME PEOPLE have said we are all over the place. If you don't want the conversation spoiled, stop reading now. If you are impatient, below you will find approximate time stamps for the conversations that follow.

The New Green Deal and Climate Change: 14:00
Biblical Hermeneutics and the Book of Revelation: 29:00
Is violence morally permissible?: 31:30
Trenton learns how a joke works: 36:00
Rey is profound: 40:00 
The Lord gives a warning: 53:00
The stupidest thing Trenton has ever said: 55:50

Apologies to Evie for the giggling. 

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Today on our show we continue our salute to the incomparable Gungor with a deep dive into "Christian Music." 

Why is "worship" such a loaded word? Why does Rey hate the term "worship leader?" Why can't Trenton stay on topic? Find answers to these questions and more on the Stump a Catholic podcast. 

Apologies to Evie for the giggling. 

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In certain circles of the American Christian world the name "Gungor" inspires controversy. In this particular podcast studio that name mostly inspires dancing. 

Gungor recently announced their farewell tour (of sorts). Today we talk about that tour and the band behind it as well as the controversies surrounding the band. 

If you're here purely for the theology, you can fast forward to about the 26-minute mark. 

Apologies to Evie for the giggling. 

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On January 31st, 2019 the Archdiocese of San Antonio released a report on sexual abuse allegations in the diocese going back to the 1940s. Today on our show we discuss the report and the crisis of abuse cover ups in the Catholic church and the Christian world. 

Due to the content, this may be an episode that you need to skip, and we respect that completely. Still, no matter how difficult discussions like this are, we believe they have to take place so that the people who do evil things in our midst are forced into the light. 

Useful links: 
The Washington Post's article on the Pennsylvania grand jury report
Rey's article on the Archdiocese of San Antonio
The Report on Child Sexual Abuse by Clergy in the Archdiocese of San Antonio

Kyrie Eleison 

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Earlier in the week Rey managed to get on his favorite podcast, The RELEVANT Podcast, in just the stupidest way possible. We felt the topic needed to be addressed in a minisode of its own. 

This week's regular episode of the Stump a Catholic Podcast will be in your feed Sunday, as usual. 

Please be sure to download the latest episode of the RELEVANT Podcast. Or at least listen to it starting around the 13 minute mark. 

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On today's episode the boys sit down with long time friend and world traveler, Daniel Quintero. Daniel has been a constant and powerful presence in Rey's life throughout the years. Last month he went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Today he shares the fruits of that experience with us. 

Apologies to Evie for the giggling. 

Stay tuned after the show for bonus material from the show.  

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Today, on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we conclude our discussion of the March for Life 2019. To catch the first part of this conversation, check out episode 5. 

Consider visiting the following links for information on some of the groups we discussed in this episode.

https://www.rehumanizeintl.org/

https://www.secularprolife.org/

https://www.democratsforlife.org/

https://www.newwavefeminists.com/

https://marchforlife.org/

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On today's episode Rey recaps his trip to the March for Life in Washington D.C. with Trevor and Trenton. This episode covers a lot of ground discussing the current state of the pro life movement, our histories in activism, our heroes in activism, and our place in the conversation. 

We are proud of this one.

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On today's episode Rey and Trenton visit renaissance man, Stephen Cheney, to discuss religion and politics. A lot of voices seem to have a lot to say about how Catholics should or should not vote. Today we discuss what the Church actually says. 

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On today's episode I sit down with an old friend, Todd Boyer, to talk about his journey to the Diaconate. Todd is in formation to become a deacon in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. 

Music in today's episode: Enemy Love by John Mark McMillan. 

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Do you think it is easy to get a podcast about Catholicism? They aren't just handing these things out to anybody. It takes years of hard work and assorted nonsense to get to this point. On today's episode we take a look back at our formative years working in the Church. We hope you find it as hilarious as we did. 

Music in this episode:

All I Want For Christmas - Mariah Carey

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Happy new year, Church! The first Sunday of Advent is as good a time as any to launch a new podcast. On the first episode of the Stump a Catholic podcast I'm joined by my friends Trevor and Trenton to discuss, among other things, Advent. 

Music featured on this episode:

Heartbeats by Dossey

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As the Church begins a new year we begin a new podcast. Behold the Stump a Catholic podcast. Subscribe now and be the first to listen when the show premieres on the first Sunday of Advent.