Lake Norman Catholic Guys

Lake Norman Catholic Guys

by Paul A Bartman

Season 1

Episode #6 - Why do we eat fish on Friday as Catholics?

The Catholic Guys, Sal and Paul, discuss why Catholics eat fish on Friday. They discuss the sacrifice of eating fish on Friday and the history behing it.

Lake Norman Catholic Guys - Episode #5 - Liturgy of the Word

In Episode #5 of the Lake Norman Catholic Guys podcast, Paul and Sal discuss the Liturgy of the Word portion of the Catholic Mass. They discuss the different readings and the significance of them and what they mean to us as Catholics.

Lake Norman Catholic Guys - Episode #4 - Introductory Rites

In Episode #4 of the Lake Norman Catholic Guys, Paul and Sal discuss the Catholic Mass. They specifically talk about the Introductory Rites portion of the Catholic Mass and break down each step of the introductory rites and what it means

Lake Norman Catholic Guys

In the 3rd episode of the Lake Norman Catholic Guys, Sal and Paul discuss the process and activities for preparing for Catholic Mass.

Lake Norman Catholic Guys - Episode 1 - Our Faith

In our first episode we talk about our faith. We talk about the challenges we have in these times with our faith. Many are called but few are chosen.

Lake Norman Catholic Guys - The 4 Marian Dogmas

This May, during the Church's special month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Lake Norman Catholic Guys welcomes listeners into a powerful and down-to-earth conversation on the Four Marian Dogmas. Sal and Paul explore how these teachings are not simply extra Catholic ideas, but essential truths that points directly to Jesus Christ and God's plan of salvation. In this episode, the guys unpack: Mary as the Mother of God and why the title protects the truth about Jesus' divinity Mary's perpetual Virginity and what it reveals about total dedication to God. The Immaculate Conception and how God prepared Mary uniquely for her mission The Assumption of Mary and the hope it gives all Christians about eternal life and resurrection. Along the way, Sal and Paul discuss Scripture, Church history, early Christian belief, common Protestant questions and how Marian devotion can deepen - not replace - a relationship with Christ. The conversation also touches on the importance of May devotions, the Rosary, Marian apparitions and why Catholics throughout history have honored Mary as the spiritual mother of believers. Whether you are lifelong Catholic, curious about Marian teachings, or someone who has struggled to understand Catholic devotion to Mary, this episode offers practical explanations, humor, authentic conversation, and spiritual insight from the perspective of two Catholic guys trying to live the faith in everyday life around Lake Norman

Lake Norman Catholic Guys - Season 3 Episode 14

In a special episode of the Lake Norman Catholic Guys podcast, hosts Sal and Paul explore the historical election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope in Catholic history. Sal and Paul reflect on the significance of having an American pope and what this means for the global Church.

Lake Norman Catholic Guys - Season 3 Episode 3

Join the Lake Norman Catholic Guys as they discuss John the Apostle. Sal and Paul discuss the life of John the Apostle and his relationship with Jesus.

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