The Late to Church Podcast
Temporada 2
Intimacy
Comfort/Discomfort
Freedom!
Anchor Points
Ash Wednesday 101!
Pure of Heart!
Beatitude
Ordinary
Making Space (Advent 2)
Waiting (Advent 1)
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por James Longoria and Nickie Moncada
Wow. What a call to spiritual and emotional awakening! Our GOOD friend Megan Copeland challenges us to reframe our suffering and to see the heart of a God who wants real intimacy with us. One of the founders of the His Beloved of Texas Apostolate, Megan is a Catholic Christian wife, mom, podcaster, speaker, and all-around disciple of Jesus. She walks with Christ with real intention and she invites others to seek Christ in our own journey by embracing and finding meaning, joy, and conversion in every moment. This is a powerful, exciting, and fun episode! Join us!
It's uncomfortable how long we goofed around before really getting to the conversation this week! However, that's not exactly the kind of discomfort we're discussing in this week's episode. All joking aside, this week we're taking a look at the uncomfortable result of Easter. The truth that Jesus died for our sins and rose again to set us free from them demands our growth. More often than not, growth is painful. If you've ever gotten through Lent, celebrated Easter, only to be left thinking, "Now what?", you may be being called to something greater. Greater than the Resurrection? Certainly not. But just maybe greatness beyond your wildest imaginings.
"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:32 Freedom is simultaneously attractive, mysterious, and elusive. These three qualities alone demonstrate freedom's importance in our lives. However, most of us find ourselves living decidedly un-free lives for several reasons. Sin and its consequences keep us from being free, as do the harsh human behaviors of judgment, comparison, and shame. What can Jesus' actions during the last week of His life teach us about freedom? Jesus wasn't free in a worldly sense, so what did He mean when he promised us the freedom that's found in truth? Let's unpack the concept of freedom from Jesus' perspective, and start living in His freedom right now.
Look up... and down... and all around. Signs of God's love and majesty are everywhere - especially in the Church! Today we're talking about how the art and architecture of churches can provide us with landmarks in our relationship with God. These can be especially helpful during Lent when our 40-day journey can sometimes feel very isolating. Join us as we reflect on the realities represented by crucifixes, sacred vessels, and even the tabernacle!
Ashes, dust, doom & gloom... Or not? One of our favorite liturgical seasons is right around the corner! We've talked about Lent and all it entails before, but in today's episode, we peel back the layers even further to reveal a season of... glory? That's right. Lent can and should be GLORIOUS! Repenting, growing, and learning in this season are all ways in which we journey closer to God. So even when all that work might be painful, it's helpful to remember the grace and glory that we find in the God who works and journeys with us. Plus a grandma story and much more!
Sit down with us for a "Porch Conversation" as we continue to peel back the layers on the Beatitudes! This week, we're reflecting on how our willingness to let God clear out some space in our hearts helps us to grow closer to Him and "see His face." It's a pretty radical concept, but one that's meant for us to experience "alone together." Join us for that and more on community, weddings, new iPads, and the perils of aging!
What if we told you that God wants you to be happy? And what if we told you that he set up this life so that true happiness leads us to true holiness (and vice versa)? Pretty radical, right? Well, Jesus was a radical, and he gives us the keys to happiness in the Beatitudes. Today we're taking a look at following God's path and reaping the great feelings and satisfaction that come along with it. Plus, refrigerators, crab tacos, and lots more!
We're back and as ordinary as ever! ...Wait. That can't be right, can it? Jesus loves the ordinary, and the Church spends most of Her liturgical energy celebrating the life of Christ during Ordinary Time. In today's episode, we're talking retreats, big and little Sundays, and God's desire to encounter us right in the middle of the mundane. We're both sick, but if you can get past the raspy voices, this episode just might be for you!
Whoa. Mike Patin, the "Engagin' Cajun" turns our Advent experience on its head this week. Mike reminds us that we're not alone as we wait for the Lord and encourages us to make space in our spiritual lives for Jesus' presence and work. The necessity to let the Lord have some leeway in our lives is fundamental to turning our encounter moments into a sustainable and productive relationship with God. Plus, Nickie tells us all about that time she had an ongoing conversation with God through Prince. Yes. That Prince. Join us for a good one!
Advent, from the Latin for "coming forth" is a time of holy anticipation, holy transformation, and, for many of us, stress over the impending Christmas season! When we look at Sacred Scripture, and particularly the actions of Mary and Joseph, what can we learn about the power of patience? So too the Israelites, who had been waiting on the Messiah for about 4,000 years before Jesus' birth can teach us a bit about preparing and waiting. So whether Advent is your jam or not, sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and let's dive into the sometimes agonizing, but always fruitful practice of waiting on God.