Barbatus Catholic Podcast

E100: Lessons Learned

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we bring Ivan back from retirement, take a look at the numbers and reflect on all the guests we’ve had the opportunity to interview. In the second half of the episode, we explain the reasons for pausing the podcast, until further notice. We introduce a couple of new projects we’re working on and discuss how the podcast has changed us.

Links

The Daily Catholic. https://www.youtube.com/@thedailycatholic

Peregrino. https://walthercantu.substack.com

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Show Notes

00:00 Intro & Banter

04:15 Stats & The Beardies

13:00 All Barbatus Catholic Podcast guests

25:40 The future of Barbatus Catholic Podcast

38:22 The Daily Catholic

43:00 Peregrino

46:45 How has the podcast changed you?

59:30 Blessed be God in all of His designs

E99: Fr. Michael O’Loughlin

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we are joined by Fr. Michael O’Loughlin to talk about Eastern Catholicism. We cover much ground; we talk about chotkis, icons, the Jesus prayer, the great schema, the great schism, and rites. If you’re curious about Byzantine Catholicism, this is the episode for you.

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Show Notes

00:00 Intro

01:55 Fr. O’Loughlin’s road to Byzantine Catholicism

06:00 The Byzantine Liturgy is kid friendly

07:18 American Ruthenian Church

11:08 To the four corners of the world

14:53 The great schism

16:27 Catholic meets Orthodox

19:35 The great schema

24:17 Chotkis, The Jesus Prayer, and Hesychasm

29:19 Windows into heaven

32:52 Sensory experience

34:50 We’re all still Catholic

36:15 Receive like a baby bird

37:30 Rites and Churches

41:40 Adapt to the culture you are in

45:20 The three steps of the spiritual life

50:12 Pray for union

54:20 Priestly blessing

Links

The Way of a Pilgrim: https://a.co/d/09pBjfL

Hesychasm: https://orthodoxwiki.org/Hesychasm

https://byzantinela.com

Becoming Byzantine: https://www.youtube.com/@becomingbyzantine2827

Light of the East podcast: https://byzantinecatholic.com/podcast

What God is Not podcast: https://whatgodisnot.com

E98: Meekness

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

What does it mean to be meek? Jesus tells us to learn from Him, for He is meek and humble of heart. In this episode, we explore what being meek entails. Two examples from scripture, digging into the greek meaning of the word, and three components that can help us grow in this virtue.

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Show Notes

E17: The Twelve Degrees of Humility

E18: Viri Virtutis

A Gentle and Quiet Spirit is not just a Feminine Virtue

Jordan Peterson on The Meek

E97: The Mangy Donkey

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we bring you a poorly executed radio theater story about a young priest in 1936 Spain. We then talk about who this priest was, what he did for the Kingdom of God, and why his message is still relevant. Expect a couple of tangents.

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E96: The Happiest Place On Earth

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

What’s the happiest place on earth? Hint: It’s not Disneyland. In this episode, we go over three things that the people from the happiest place on earth don’t do. And since Gustavo’s world for 2023 is “bliss” we give you three tips you can practice this year to achieve just that.

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---------- Show Notes ----------

Three things Finnish people never do:

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/05/what-people-in-finland-happiest-country-in-world-never-do-according-to-psychologist.html

E95: Year-end Review

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

As Socrates once said “The unexamined life is not worth living”, hence we take a look back at the year that just ended and explore three questions that you can use as a template to see where God has taken you in your walk of faith.

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---------- Show Notes ----------

That I May See: Journeying from Spiritual Confusion and Blindness To the Radiance of the Eucharist by Fr. Barry Braum MSE https://a.co/d/44ZE8gK

Saint Mary Magdalene: Prophetess of Eucharistic Love by Fr. Sean Davidson https://a.co/d/0L2adLI

Word of the year generator: https://www.wordoftheyear.me

Saint’s name generator: http://www.saintsnamegenerator.com

E94: 12 Days of Christmas

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Is the twelve days of Christmas a secret catechism song? Find out in this week's episode as we break down the lyrics of this song. The bearded would like to wish you and your loved ones a very merry Christmas!

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E93: Surviving the Holidays

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk about a series of recent challenges we’ve encountered in our personal lives and what we have learned from them. Our daily crosses can take many shapes and it is up to us to recognize them, pick them up, and carry them. As our calendars start filling up, let’s keep our focus on the Christ child, our savior. Let’s thrive, not just survive during the holidays.

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E92: Las Posadas

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

What is las posadas? Who invented them? How do you celebrate them? The answers to all of these questions and more in this week's episode.

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00:00 Happy St. Nick feast day

04:43 What is las posadas?

06:35 The first posadas

08:15 Aztec traditions & posadas

09:30 Posadas growing up in Mexico

12:15 Anatomy of a posada

12:40 Time & place

13:47 How to pedir posada

18:28 The posada litany

21:21 Prayer portion of a posada

23:55 Fellowship portion of a posada

25:08 Tamales

25:47 Atole

28:22 Ponche Navideño

31:01 Buñuelos

36:05 Piñatas

42:15 Pastorelas

46:17 Celebrate in community

49:00 Where to get the eBook?

50:45 Outro

E91: Better Than Advent Calendars

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Happy New (Liturgical) Year! Do you know what you’re doing for Advent? If you said yes, great job! If you said no, this week’s episode is for you. We go over five things you can do during Advent to go deeper into this season of preparation. Along the way we discuss our top three worst Christmas songs and let’s just say that we agree to disagree.

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---------- Show Notes ---------

0:00 Commercial Advent Calendars are not liturgically correct

ONE: Books

8:00 Advent of the Heart - Fr. Alfred Delp https://tinyurl.com/advent-of-the-heart

11:00 Jotham’s Journey https://tinyurl.com/jothams-journey

13:00 Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives - Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI https://a.co/d/f0tcYdl

TWO: Jesse Tree

16:00 What is a Jesse Tree?

THREE: Music for Advent

21:00 Advent Playlist - https://tinyurl.com/advent-playlist

FOUR: Posadas

27:30 What are Las Posadas?

FIVE: Contemplate

30:00 Themes of Hope and Light

E90: Thinking, Rational Creatures

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

What makes us thinking, rational creatures? In this episode we explore gratitude and thanksgiving with the help of Blessed Solanus Casey, St. Paul and of course, the eucharist. We’re thankful for y’all listening and we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by your loved ones.

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---------- Show Notes ---------

0:00 Intro

1:22 The New Americans

4:02 Walther’s first Thanksgiving as an American

5:25 Gustavo’s experience with Thanksgiving

7:17 The first sign of a thinking, rational creature

12:42 In a funk? Practice gratitude

19:30 It’s heaven begun for the grateful on earth

24:30 An action of thanksgiving to God

28:38 Getting choked up in line for communion

32:15 In all circumstances give thanks

38:05 Thank God ahead of time

40:21 Ideas for practicing gratitude

41:10 We’re thankful for you

43:00 Outro

E89: James Wilson

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Can our vocation heal us? What does it take to heal the whole person? In this episode we talk to James Wilson, Director of Operations and Marketing at CMF Curo about Catholic health care, healing and wellness. James shares his story of trusting and continuous healing from almost becoming a religious to becoming a husband and father, we also talk about MCF Curo’s mission and its brand new offerings.

Check them out at https://cmfcuro.com/a-pro-life-approach

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E88: Fr. Emil Kapaun

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:05:00 +0000

You may be familiar with John 15:13 “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” But what does that look like in real life? In this week’s episode we talk about the life of Servant of God Fr. Emil Kapaun, a chaplain during WWII and the Korean war who literally spent his life in service to others.

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E87: The Unknown Saints

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Do you know the name of every single saint in heaven? Neither do we, but we do know who Bruno of Cologne, founder of the Carthusians is. Buckle up for a history of the Church kind of episode where we discuss the life of St. Bruno, the Carthusians and oddly enough how American funk band Vulfpek financed a free tour for their fans. Very hipster episode.

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E86: Brett Gilfillan

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk to Brett Gilfillan, Coordinator of Catechumenate Ministries and Infant Baptism at St. Joan Of Arc in Phoenix, AZ about Jesus, the teacher. We go over Brett’s conversion to Catholicism, his experience in education, why Jesus would speak in parables and the role of parents as teachers.

E85: Armando Ruiz

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:30:00 +0000

In this episode we talk to Armando Ruiz, youngest hispanic legislator ever to be elected in the State of Arizona, about the upcoming midterm elections on November 8th. Should Catholics be involved in the public square? Should our faith influence how we vote? What about separation of Church and State? The answer to those questions and more in this episode.

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E84: Fr. Paul Sullivan

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk to Fr. Paul Sullivan from the Diocese of Phoenix. Before we got into the topic we bantered about how pineapple belongs on pizza as much as mango belongs on salsa. Then we move on to talk about discernment of spirits, consolation, desolation and a number of tips and tricks that can help us notice how we can grow in union with God.

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---------- Show Notes ---------

0:00 Banter

4:07 Fr. Paul’s Bio

5:25 A sinner goes to confession

7:15 The movements of the Lord within us

11:10 Discernment of Spirits 101

15:04 Awareness

17:44 Notice before, during and after

20:48 Consolation and desolation

24:54 The temptation of self reliance

27:17 From good to better

28:28 Union with God

33:00 How to deal with desolation

37:18 Give it to the Lord

41:40 Resisting temptation

46:23 Closing remarks

48:15 The JPII Classic

50:10 Blessing/Outro

E83: State of the Union

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Walther and Gustavo talk about how sometimes life gets in the way. And how this affected the potential fate of this mud cake of a podcast. They talk about how Sunday's readings and homilies spoke very directly to each of them and the goal set forth for Barbatus Catholic Podcast.

E82: IM Beggar

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk to Randy from IMBeggar. We talk about his journey from a successful career as an animator in LA to his coming back to the Church and starting a pre-evangelization apostolate online. We also talk about prayer, discernment and the creative process as well as discussion if a hot dog is a sandwich. What do you think? Is it? Is it not? Why? Let us know in the comments and also go checkout @imbeggar5 and his work.

---------- Show Notes ----------

0:00 Banter

01:53 Coffee or tea?

02:33 What’s your “go to” prayer?

03:36 Does pineapple belong on pizza?

04:42 Is a hot dog a sandwich?

08:18 Randy’s bio & IMBeggar

10:16 Living in the world

13:15 It took a crisis for me to get it

15:16 Little did I know

18:30 It’s Easter, we should go to Church

21:30 Why don’t you become a priest?

25:15 Six years is a long time

28:13 We’re product of our environment

30:30 You’re here to discover God’s will for you

32:45 It’s all prayer, it’s all God

36:20 The problem of evil

38:40 IM Beggar

41:17 It starts with prayer

49:25 You should do an audiobook

51:26 Bishop Sheen

53:57 Kids show, maybe?

56:30 What about these 10 million other people?

58:40 For those searching

01:02:25 Make it shareable

01:04:15 Where can people find you?

01:05:55 Outro

---------- Links ----------

IM Beggar YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSmy2st0rb63fAkoO1aGyw

IM Beggar website: https://www.imbeggar.com/

IM Beggar IG: https://www.instagram.com/imbeggar5/

E81: Jeffrey Bruno

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk to Jefrrey Bruno, photographer, revert and proud new yorker about his work of digital evangelization. We talked a lot about prayer, discernment and communicating in today’s world. Don’t forget to check out Jeffrey’s work @jeffreybruno give him a follow if you haven’t, you won’t regret it.

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---------- Show Notes ----------

0:00 Intro/Jeffrey’s Bio

2:55 Leaving the music industry

5:25 Go to Mass

7:30 I encountered Him

10:15 Prayerful discernment

13:00 Catholic websites in the early 2000s

17:27 Go where they are

20:25 Capturing the beauty and the reality

23:42 The best of humanity and the worst of humanity

27:10 Fret less, pray more, be hopeful

31:22 If you’re not communicating you’re becoming irrelevant

35:20 Nobody’s first stuff is great

36:41 Both amazing and terrifying assignments

41:58 Try, start, pray, discern

44:00 LSN documentary

47:34 Where can people find you?

49:50 Outro

---------- Links ----------

Jeffrey Bruno’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeffreybruno/

Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU8m8xJ41PM

The diner: https://www.instagram.com/labonbonnierenyc/

E80: Ryan Scharber

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk to Ryan Scharber, estate planning, probate and estate controversy attorney about testaments, wills, trusts and end of life issues we as Catholics should be concerned with. Listener discretion is advised, Ryan tells a story about one of the wildest cases he has worked on and let’s just say that the Arizona “slayer statute” changed a bit because of Ryan’s experience. This is definitely a difficult topic to talk about but an important one, we are called to be good stewards of the gifts God gives us and a little bit of planning goes a long way.

Links

https://www.halaw.com/attorneys/ryan-scharber

E79: Kevin Donahue

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk to Kevin Donahue, backpacker, pilgrim and author. We talk about the Camino de Santiago, the California Missions trail and a bunch of other pilgrimages he has been on. A fellow podcaster and soon to be published author, Kevin has a couple books to be printed in 2023 related to his experiences whilst on pilgrimage. Get your hiking shoes and walking poles ready, buen camino!

---------- Chapters ----------

0:00 Intro

1:24 A reluctant pilgrim

6:40 The way of St. James

13:05 Lapsed, but listening

18:45 The California Missions Trail

27:50 Pilgrimages: Don’t call it a comeback

35:21 Walking to Rome

37:45 The Pilgrim’s Table

39:37 Sacred Steps - A Pilgrimage Journal

40:57 Walking across to Holy Island

44:15 Lost in history

49:30 Where can people find you?

51:50 Outro

---------- Links ----------

Sacred Steps Podcast - http://www.sacredstepspodcast.com

Sacred Steps Book - https://www.sacredstepsbook.com

The California Mission Walkers - https://missionwalk.org

California Missions Trail - https://californiamissionstrail.org

Warriors on The Way - https://warriorsontheway.org

Veterans on The Camino - https://veteransonthecamino.com

E78: Randy Fahrbach

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Disclaimer: This episode contains topics not suited for tender ears. You might want to put on your headphones for this one. In this episode we talk to Randy Fahrbach, a good friend of ours who has been sober for 24 years. We go through his path towards recovery and talk about the spirituality of the twelve steps. There’s a lot to unpack about the twelve steps that can help anybody in their walk of faith, especially if we look at it through our Catholic faith’s lens.

---------- Show Notes ----------

0:00 Intro

1:58 Randy’s bio

6:28 Twelve steps intro

7:55 Uncovering and discarding our humanness

10.25 AA Catholic roots

11:58 First step

12:20 Second step

13:38 Pain is the touchstone of all growth

14:16 Third step

16:36 Moment by moment

19:00 Harm reduction programs

20:38 Fourth/Fifth step

24:08 How to not relive something in your moral inventory

26:00 Sixth/Seventh step

30:08 Eight/Ninth step

35:35 Tenth step

37:03 Eleventh step

46:00 Twelfth step

50:40 What can someone do today to start their journey towards recovery?

51:40 Wrap up

---------- Links ----------

http://www.11thstepmeditation.org

SpiritStep One https://open.spotify.com/album/19WLGcz5wwJ17CBrZbg0f1?si=UWPzpq1ZRMW_Dcdzkc-aXg&utm_source=copy-link

SpiritStep Two https://open.spotify.com/album/668Rw5NsonDMxQqdmJq0Km?si=hNwOD728QKKhLoidWp9Akw&utm_source=copy-link

E77: Jackie Mulligan

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk to Jackie Mulligan, foundress and CEO of Reform Wellness. We talk about what functional health, wellness, how Reform Wellness came to be and its focus on body, mind and soul. If you’re looking for a holistic approach to healing the whole person, with Christ at the center then you don’t want to miss this episode.

Links

https://www.reformwellness.co

https://www.instagram.com/reform_wellness

E76: The Immaculate Heart of Mary

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Can you believe it’s August already? In this episode we talk about The Immaculate Heart of Mary, the roots and evolution of this devotion. We talk about scripture, the miraculous medal and the Fatima apparitions in relation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Towards the end we share some tips and tricks on how to grow your devotion to our Blessed Mother, let us know which ones you already practice and which ones we missed!

E75: Vivian Imbruglia

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk to Vivian Imbruglia, a Roman Catholic Iconographer. We discuss how she started writing icons, the process, the rules, colors and symbolism that entails creating these pieces of sacred art and how they relate to and invite us into prayer. Vivian shares with us a bunch of stories behind some of her icons that have ended up St. John Cantius in Chicago as well as the Vatican. She’s a wonderful storyteller so you’ll definitely want to listen to these stories full of faith, prayer and beauty.

Chapters

0:00 Episode intro

2:15 Vivian’s intro

3:44 Growing up creative

4:28 Divine Providence and Icons

6:50 Studying iconography

9:10 Writing icons

11:09 Imagery and symbols

13:30 What’s the process like?

20:00 There are rules to be followed

23:20 An icon is a prayer

24:40 Western vs. Eastern styles

27:00 Christ Pantokrator

29:35 Eyes, noses, ears and mouths

31:30 St. John Cantius and the Purgatory Icon

33:26 St. Francis Icon for Pope Francis

38:45 Peter Faber Icon

39:48 Blessed Solanus Casey Icon

41:57 Hiding AMDG in every icon

44:32 Where can people find Vivian?

46:04 Outro

Links

https://www.sacredimageicons.com/

E74: El Camino de Santiago

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we banter about Gustavo’s summer adventures in New Mexico (Santa Fe and Chimayó); then we talk about El Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James) a brief history on how it got started, a side note on a Marian apparition by the Ebro river, a few different routes you can walk, minimum requirement for completing the camino and two movie recommendations about this topic.

Correction: On 19:25 Walther said that St. James died around Compostela, this is not correct as the Acts of the Apostles says St. James died by the sword in Jerusalem at the hand of Herod Agrippa.

Chapters

0:00 Intro

1:00 NM pilgrimage - Chimayó

7:00 The Loretto Chapel

13:28 The way of St. James - a brief history

17:18 Sidenote: Our Lady appeared to St. James in Zaragoza

19:20 Santiago de Compostela

22:00 Camino del Norte

23:34 Camino Primitivo

24:40 Camino Frances

26:50 Etapas and Albergues

28:05 Minimum requirement

30:12 Who walks the camino?

35:00 Botafumeiro

36:50 Footprints

41:45 Virtual Camino?

43:53 Closing comments

45:10 Outro

Links

https://caminoways.com/camino-de-santiago

https://www.youtube.com/c/CaminoGuide

E73: Chris Lewis

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk to Chris Lewis, the man behind Baritus Catholic Illustration. We discuss the genesis of Baritus, Chris’ first and second conversion, his illustration style, influences and favorites works as well as what’s next for him and Baritus Catholic Illustration.

E72: Louis and Zelie

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we celebrate the feast day of Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin by going through their life of heroic faith, their struggles and joys and the hidden lives that produced a doctor of the Church. If you don’t know Louis and Zelie we invite you to befriend these saints and ask for their intercession.

E71: Dr. Gary Kirkilas

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk to Dr. Gary Kirkilas and his work as a pediatrician, driving a 40 ft medical unit to provide care to homeless families, the problem of evil, how he ended up in American Ninja Warrior and a saint that has marked his life.

E70: Fr. Michael Passo

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk to Fr. Michael Passo FSSP about the history of the Traditional Latin Mass in the Diocese of Phoenix. We cover a brief timeline of Mater Misericordiae, the differences between SSPX and FSSP; we touch on Pope St. JPII’s Motu Propio “Ecclesia Dei Pope”, TLM goers demographics, expansion plans, the differences between a Low Mass and a High Mass and we try to answer the question: is the TLM divisive?

E69: Jessica Hanna

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk to Jessica Hanna, a Catholic mother of four that beat breast cancer whilst pregnant. Her story is one of abandonment to divine providence, prayer and suffering like no other. She even enrolled some familiar friends and put them on the case. You can find more about Jessica on Instagram @blessed_by_cancer.

E68: Pat Flynn

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk to Pat Flynn about how philosophy took him full circle from atheism to catholicism. We talk about why philosophy is important and why you should look into it; don’t worry there are recommendations and a reading list towards the end.

E67: Fr. Augustine Wilmeth OSB

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk to Fr. Augustine Wilmeth OSB about how he became a monk in Norcia, Italy. We talk at length about homebrewing, the monastic brewing tradition and Birra Nursia; a belgian style beer made by the monks to support the monastery. We talk about the earthquakes that impacted central Italy in 2016 and how this has affected Norcia, the reconstruction efforts that are underway and how you can help the monks.

E66: Fr. Oliver Vietor

Tue, 31 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk to Fr. Oliver Vietor about his journey from Episcopalian Minister to Catholic Priest, the blessings and burdens of being a married priest and how the laity can make a difference in the life of the Church.

E65: Motherhood, Mental Health & Leadership ft. Erin Monnin

Tue, 24 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk to Erin Monnin, co-author of "Catholic Leadership for Civil Society", about motherhood, mental health and leadership. We discuss things like vocation, social media presence and missionary work. You can follow Erin on instagram @flowering.at.his.feet

E64: The Beatific Within the Everyday ft. Sam Flanders

Tue, 17 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Can a cup of coffee make you more human? How do you unearth the beatific in the everyday? Do you know who Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati is? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this week’s episode where we talk to Sam Flanders from Verso L’alto Coffee Roasters about unearthing the beatific in the everyday.

E63: The Feminine Genius ft. Simone Rizkallah

Tue, 10 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000

What is the feminine genius? Is the Catholic Church oppressive to women? How can women save the culture? The answers to all these questions and more can be found in this episode! We had a fantastic conversation with Simone Rizkallah about Mulieris Dignitatem, Letter to women and The Feminine Genius.

E62: Truth, Goodness and Beauty ft. Jessica Connolly

Tue, 03 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000

How do encounters with truth, goodness and beauty lead us closer to God? In this episode we talk to Jessica Connolly from Telos Art Shop about conversion, heirlooms and tradition. If you’re looking for exceptional Catholic jewelry go to telosartshop.com and use discount code BARBATUS to get 15% off $50 orders.

E61: Catholic Leadership for Civil Society ft. Cristofer Pereyra

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000

What does Catholic leadership look like? In this episode we talk to Cristofer Pereyra, CEO of Tepeyac Leadership, Inc. a non-profit organization dedicated to civic leadership development for lay Catholic professionals. We talk about the genesis of TLI, a roadmap to leadership and Cristofer’s new book “Catholic Leadership for Civil Society '' that he co-wrote with Erin Monnin. If you have felt that God is asking you to step up your game and lead, this may be a good one to listen to.

E60: Why Literature Matters ft. Brian Edwards

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we chat with Brian Edwards, author of Stork and The Shriving Place, about reading books, writing books and making memes about the Catholic Church. We take a small detour to talk about liturgy, how weird Birmingham, Alabama is and how to influence zoomers. Eventually we get back into topic and hopefully this episode makes you want to pick up a new book soon.

*** Affiliate Links ***

Stork: Sowing Season by Brian Patrick Edwards - https://amzn.to/387jHTu

The Shriving Place by Brian Patrick Edwards - https://amzn.to/3JWkAv0

E59: The Passion of Christ Through the Eyes of a Physician ft. Dc. Peter Auriemma

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000

What's good about Good Friday? In this episode we sit down with Deacon Peter Auriemma to talk about what Jesus went through during His passion from a physician's perspective. We go from The Last Supper until Jesus's death on the cross at Calvary. It ran a bit longer than our usual episodes but trust us, you are going to listen to the whole thing.

If you want to go deeper this Holy Week take the time to listen and reflect on our Lord's passion and the price that was paid for our salvation.

E58: The Seven Last Words

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Do you know what were the last seven words Jesus spoke from the cross? If you don’t, grab your bible and listen to this episode where we reflect on each one of them. We unpack references to the Old Testament (Psalm 22 and Isaiah 53), Gustavo shares an interesting theory on St. Dismas and we not so secretly hope Jonathan Roumie can play Jesus on the big screen at some point.

E57: Who is Going To Save the Church? Ft. @grassrootcatholic

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Who is going to save the Church? Spoiler alert, you have something to do with it. In this week’s episode we talk to Keith from @grassrootcatholic and talk about things we can do to level up our reverence game at Mass, participating in the life of our parishes, Gregorian chant and Latin.

If you’re ready to step up your game as a lay person this is a good place to start. Keith tells us the genesis story behind his instagram page and we exchange stories on liturgical abuses, all this and more after the intro.

E56: Solanus’ Road to Sainthood ft. Fr. Ed Foley

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Do you know the miracle that made Fr. Solanus Casey a Blessed? In this episode we sit down with Fr. Ed Foley, Capuchin, vice postulator of the cause for the canonization of Blessed Solanus Casey. We cover a timeline spanning the last 65 years, since Fr. Solanus died, and where we’re at in the process of Fr. Solanus potentially becoming a canonized saint.

E55: Keeping Your Kids Catholic ft. Steve Ray

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Do you want your kids to keep the faith? Do you like conversion stories? Then you'll love this episode. We sit down with Steve Ray and talk about how he became Catholic and how to nurture a family culture that will make your kids stay Catholic into adulthood.

E54: Stewardship ft. Deacon Andy Lambros

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk to Deacon Andy Lambros about his road to the diaconate, stewardship and discipleship. We talk about the four pillars of parish stewardship: hospitality, prayer, formation and service. Towards the end we talk about St. Joan of Arc’s Fish Fry (Best in North Phoenix) and how it all relates to stewardship and community.

E53: Praise and Worship ft. Chilo Salinas

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we sat down with Chilo Salinas to talk about alabanza, praise and worship and the 3 More Band. We discuss the differences between a calling and a hobby, how we experience God through our senses and why it is important to pray with music. Towards the end we talk about The Well, a ministry that Stephanie (Chilo’s wife) and him started in 2020 and you can experience (if you’re in the Phoenix Metro area) this Friday March 4th.

E52: Solanus & the CFRs ft. Fr. Mark-Mary

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we banter with Fr. Mark Mary, CFR about nachos, singing in public and franciscan vocations. Then we get into the topic of the episode: the link between Blessed Solanus Casey and the Franciscans of the Renewal. We talk about three Blessed Solanus Casey stories that Fr. Benedict Groeschel, one of the founders of the CFRs, mentions in his book “Travelers Along the Way”. At the end we talk about Fr. Innocent Montgomery’s book “Born of Fire” and why as a man you should grab that for Lent.

E51: Dinner Parties ft. Jamie Hanson

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk to Jamie Hanson about hospitality and the lost art of throwing dinner parties. We talk about the importance of opportunities for fellowship and community and we try to provide a framework for throwing a successful dinner party.

E50: One Year of Barbatus

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode the bearded take a walk down memory lane to reminisce about one year of the podcast. We talk about the discernment and fellowship aspects of the podcast, Solanus and all the people we have to thank for in this last year. Listen until the end for a teaser of what’s coming for Barbatus in 2022!

E49: Evangelizing Through Beauty ft. Fr. Don Kline

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk to Fr. Don Kline V. F., pastor of St. Bernadette in Scottsdale about evangelizing through beauty. We go over the beautification process of the Church; why it is important to have beautiful architecture, paintings and music in Churches and how all of this can lead us to a deeper relationship with God and discipleship.

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E48: Thomas Aquinas ft. AJ Enfield

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:28:36 +0000

In this episode the bearded are joined by AJ Endield from Inkledeux Coffee and Podcast. They discuss Thomas Aquinas, his life, his work and how it is relevant for us today.

E47: Being pro-life ft. Fr. Daniel Cruz

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode the bearded are joined by Fr. Daniel Cruz to talk about all things pro life. They discuss January 22nd which is the day of prayer for the legal protection of unborn children, how pregnancy centers provide help for families to support life affirming choices, healing from abortion and the hope that the pro life generation is. Men, listen all the way to the end for a gut check.

E46: A Chat with Ryan Ayala

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode the bearded are joined by Ryan Ayala, Director of Marriage and Family Life at St. Bernard of Clairvaux in Scottsdale. They banter about drinks and growing up in a Latino household. They chat about Ryan’s background, how marriage is not for punks, St. Jose Maria Escriva, catequesis through cigar smoking and homeschooling.

E45: Epiphany

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode the bearded banter about their Christmas and New Year celebrations. They move on to discuss traditions around Epiphany and how they feel “robbed” of 3 days of Christmas because the USCCB moved it to Sunday January 2nd. Don’t worry, they got over it pretty fast. They also have a big announcement towards the end so stick around for the whole thing.

E44: Feliz Navidad

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode the bearded banter about a Christmas staple, tamales. They then move on to discuss Fr. Alfred Delp's "Advent of the heart" reflections for the 4th week of Advent. Right after that they discuss 3 classic Mexican Christmas traditions: posadas, piñatas and pastorelas. Merry Christmas!

E43: Advent Part III

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 04:30:00 +0000

In this episode the bearded banter about Gustavo’s heart growing three sizes this week. They move on to discuss Fr. Delp’s Meditation for the third week of Advent where he outlines 5 conditions for true joy. This episode was recorded via Instagram live so if the audio quality is wanting, please forgive us. Thank you for your patience and rejoice in the Lord for He is near us!

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E42: Advent Part II

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode the bearded banter about traditions for the feast of St. Nick, Christmas lights, grinches and the bearded brand new virtual studio. They move on to discuss Fr. Alfred Delp’s “Advent of the heart” homilies and letters for the second week of Advent. They discuss authenticity and the importance of the image of John the baptist during this time of hopeful waiting.

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E41: Advent Part I

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

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E29: Be Not Afraid

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode the bearded banter about the man that made John Paul II laugh until his belly hurt. Then they talk about what keeps us from living our lives to the fullest, situations where we have experienced fear and how to overcome it. They move on to discuss JPII’s “Be not afraid” motto (of sorts) and how to apply this to daily life. Duc in altum!

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E28: In Search for Meaning

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode the bearded banter about “mal de ojo” and Mexican home remedies. They almost immediately dive into discussing Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s search for meaning”, mental health and how faith affects our well being. They touch on three lessons from the book and how we can apply that to our lives today.

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E27: The Definition of a Gentleman

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode the bearded banter about how chivalry is on life support, how to bring it back and some dating advice. They move on to talk about John Cardinal Henry Newman and his essay “The Definition of a Gentleman”. They discuss the standard that Cardinal Newman sets for men aspiring to become gentlemen, spoiler alert: it’s difficult but not impossible.

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E26: Proper Form

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, the bearded banter about how to keep kids entertained during summer in the Valley of the Sun, hint: most ideas involve AC. Banter went long this time so if you want to skip it go to the 12:30 mark. Once they are done talking about summer fun they get into the topic, Genesis 1:2 and comment on two interpretations of this piece of scripture from St. Ambrose and St. Augustine. They discuss common pitfalls they encounter daily and how to surrender it all to the Lord in order to be formed according to God’s will.

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E25: Natural Family Planning

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, the bearded banter about the mystery that baby Garcia is and Mexican grandma methods to guess the sex of babies in utero. Disclaimer: this episode is not suited for tender ears as we discuss Natural Family Planning from our personal experience. Join us as we talk about the benefits and challenges of practicing NFP. Happy charting!

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E24: Discernment of Spirits

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, the bearded banter about kids’ movies, food because we always talk about food and how Walther is rusty with segways. They move on to talk about St. Ignatius of Loyola and his 14 rules for the Discernment of Spirits. This one ran a little longer than usual but we had a lot of stuff to unpack and as St. Ignatius would say Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!

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Tue, 04 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode Gustavo, Ivan and Walther banter about Spanish slang on how to address mothers and the dishes our moms are known for. They also talk about their experiences of the O.G. Mexican Matriarchs, our wives as mothers/super humans and our blessed mother, Mary!

E14: What's In A Name

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Gustavo, Ivan and Walther banter about minimalism and ideas for Barbatus merch, if you want us to make merch hit us up on Instagram. They go on to talk about names, how Mexicans give their children so many of them and the importance of names as it relates to purpose i.e. Simon Peter and the reasons behind the names of our kids. Pro tip: Befriend your patron saint and have some cake on their feast day!

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E13: The Cry Room

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Gustavo, Ivan and Walther banter about Blessed Solanus Casey’s bold move to put God on the spot, how Tolkien does not like Disney, rare book finds and the beginnings of the Barbatus Book Club.

E12: Building a Catholic Memories Catalog

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Gustavo, Ivan and Walther banter about relics and Blessed Solanus Casey’s bookmarks. They talk about the need to have a Catholic Memories Catalog of moments when you’ve felt closest to God and how that can lift you up when you need a spiritual pick me up. Gustavo talks about the happiness that comes from emptying yourself in service, Ivan is prompted by the Holy Spirit to change his life forever and how he recovered his childhood in his thirties via his daughter and Walther talks about gelato, a honeymoon/pilgrimage and getting through some darkness by holding momma Mary’s hand.

E11: Divine Mercy

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode Ivan, Gustavo and Walther banter about what they did during the Triduum and drinking alcohol after a period of abstinence. They go on to talk about the basics of Divine Mercy, pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet (min 13:50 through 20:41 if you want to skip it but why would you?) and break down the intentions of each day of the Divine Mercy Novena.

E10: Holy Week, Part II. Good Friday to Easter Sunday.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode Gustavo, Ivan and Walther banter about food as evangelization. Then they move on to talk about Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday traditions.

E9: Holy Week, Part I. Palm Sunday to Holy Thursday.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode Gustavo, Ivan and Walther banter about The Return of the King for a solid 12 minutes, skip to min 13:40 for the actual topic. They go over Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, Spy Wednesday and Holy Thursday traditions that can help you go deeper this Holy Week.

E8: Ite Ad Ioseph (BONUS)

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode Gustavo, Ivan and Walther banter about how the podcast is so hot in Denmark (it’s not) and how Gustavo forgot the act of contrition at confession, slight variations in prayers and made up words in Spanish. They go over the seven qualities of St. Joseph outlined in pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter “Patris Corde”, the influence of St. Joseph in their walk of faith and their growing devotion to him. St. Joseph, terror of demons, pray for us!

E7: Heal (your soul) like Wolverine.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode Gustavo, Ivan and Walther banter about one of the most dividing topics in Mexican gastronomy. They proceed to discuss concupiscence, sin, the wound in our souls and how to heal it. You guessed it, this episode is about the sacrament of reconciliation. Go to confession this Lent and treat yourself to some ice cream afterwards, you deserve it, you walking saint.

E6: Eat (Fish) Pray (the Via Crucis) Love (the Lord)

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Gustavo, Ivan and Walther banter about fish fry, we find out how fancy Ivan is and Walther learns how to speak better English. They talk about their personal experience being part of Live Stations of the Cross in their own parishes, watching Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ every Good Friday and how this can help to grow in devotion to the Passion of the Christ.

E5: The three pillars of Lent: Almsgiving.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Gustavo, Ivan and Walther banter about Lord of the Rings; Walther gets a homework assignment. They discuss their experiences giving to the poor and how sometimes children can teach us a lesson in charity. They explore opportunities to give out of both treasure and talents in order to grow in fraternal charity.

E4: The three pillars of Lent: Fasting.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Gustavo, Ivan and Walther talk about ice cream that doesn’t melt, home roasted coffee and how to counter the binge culture we live in now. They discuss the benefits of fasting for the body and soul, vices, discipline and how to combine fasting with prayer to boost your Lenten experience.

E3: The three pillars of Lent: Prayer.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Gustavo, Ivan and Walther talk about their experience with prayer, discipline and relationship with God. There are lots of ways to pray but being intentional and having a game plan can set yourself up for success; listen to the full episode for recommendations on books, podcasts and apps that will help you beef up your prayer this Lent and onwards.

E2: Invitations, love stories, and bamboozling

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Gustavo, Ivan and Walther talk about how they came back to Holy Mother Church. Walther accepts an invitation from a friend, moves to Phoenix, finds true love. Gustavo dates a smart girl in college, goes to a men’s retreat, finds brotherhood. Ivan joins a praise and worship band and strikes a chord, becomes a missionary and youth minister, later on he bamboozles the love of his life.

E1: This is Barbatus. How, why and Solanus

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Gustavo, Ivan and Walther talk about why they started the podcast. They take a walk down memory lane to reminisce on how they met each other, it gets a little awkward. After a quick detour talking about competitive facial hair growing they actually get to discuss the life of Blessed Solanus Casey, patron saint of the show.

Trailer

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 21:20:13 +0000

The Barbatus Catholic Podcast is coming on February 2nd.