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The Faithful Fireside Podcast

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#7 - 2nd Sunday of Lent 2026 (Cycle A): Let's Do a Bible Study!

Join us for a heartfelt dive into the Second Sunday of Lent readings—God’s call to Abram in Genesis, the mercy we sing about in Psalm 33, grace conquering death in 2 Timothy, and Jesus’ dazzling Transfiguration in Matthew. Perfect for Lent reflection as we climb toward Easter. #CatholicBibleStudy #Lent2026 #SecondSundayOfLent #Transfiguration #FaithJourney #CatholicMassReadings

#6 - AI in Life & Work

Two Catholic Software Engineers sit down and have a real, no-BS conversation about how AI is actually changing our day-to-day work and home life right now. We talk about the tools we use every day (Grok, Claude, ChatGPT etc.), why we think it’s great for boring repetitive coding tasks and terrible when it starts writing your poetry or pretending to be your friend, the creepy “ring” temptation of letting it do too much thinking for you, older generations hating it, younger ones leaning on it way too hard, and why we believe intent still matters more than the tech itself. If you’re trying to figure out where AI fits (or doesn’t fit) in a normal human life, come hang out by the fireside with us. #aifuture #LifeWithAI #WorkAndAI #PromptEngineering #GenerativeAI #AIinSoftware #FaithAndTech #LargeLanguageModels #TechAndSoul #aiethics

#5 - Lent

Grab a coffee and join Kevin and Dr. Ryder on Faithful Fireside as they talk Lent. Perfect timing before Ash Wednesday (Feb 18, 2026). They hit the basics: Jesus’ 40 days in the desert, why it’s actually 46 days (thanks, Pope Gregory the Great), old-school fasting debates, and how Eastern Christians still go way harder than we do in the West. They share real stories — toddler bed battles, big Oklahoma snow, college Lent fails, and what they’re actually planning this year: ditching social media, adding daily rosary, cutting TV, and maybe just humbly doing what the Church actually asks. Light, honest Catholic chat to get you thinking about prayer, fasting, and Easter #FaithfulFireside #Lent2026 #CatholicLent #AshWednesday #40DaysOfLent #PrayerFastingAlmsgiving #CatholicPodcast #LentenJourney #PopeGregoryTheGreat #Exodus90

#4 - Movie Review: Mercy (2026)

Join Kevin and Ryder around hearth for a review of Mercy (2026), the sci-fi thriller starring Chris Pratt as a detective on trial for his wife's murder in an AI-powered Mercy Court. #MercyMovie #ChrisPratt #AIEthics #FaithfulFireside #CatholicPodcast #AIMorality #QuantumAI #DeathPenaltyDebate #TechMeetsFaith #RedemptionStory

#3 - Foreign Affairs & TikTok Reactions

Join Ryder and Kevin as they discuss current foreign affairs and how they relate to Catholicism—plus Ryder is forced to watch some TikToks. - Venezuela, Iran, Minnesota, JD Vance, Pope Leo, Gold & Silver, TikTok Reactions

#2 - Candlemas

Dr. Ryder introduced Kevin to the history of Candlemas. If you have ever wondered how a candle turned into a groundhog, this is a good place to start. Our hosts are also interrupted to take Hank, who is a very good boy, to the pet groomers. Finally, Kevin asks Dr. Ryder about the "extra" books in the Catholic Old Testament. Why are they there? What are they good for?

#1 - Intro

Dr. Ryder, a Catholic convert, and Kevin, a Cradle Catholic, introduce themselves and The Faithful Fireside Podcast's vision in this introductory episode.

#26 - Rucking Session: Does Prayer Matter?

Why do so many Christians assume the Bible alone is enough? In this episode of Faithful Fireside, we wrestle with the deeper question behind prayer, worship, and authority: if Christ gave us more than a book, what does that mean for how Catholics read Scripture and live the faith? We explore the struggle that comes with Sola Scriptura, why the Catholic Church rejects a Bible-only framework, and how apostolic tradition, the Church’s sacramental life, and the witness of the saints give us a fuller picture of Christian life. Along the way, we touch on prayer as encounter rather than a formula, the role of bodily worship, the Eucharist, and why the rosary, adoration, and liturgical prayer matter so much. We also reflect on insights from the Church Fathers, the mystery of God’s will, and the way prayer forms the soul over time. If this conversation helps you think more clearly about scripture, tradition, and Catholic apologetics, subscribe to Faithful Fireside and share this episode with a friend who cares about the truth of the Gospel and the life of the Church. Faithful Fireside is a Catholic podcast exploring the depths of faith, scripture, and spiritual life with warmth, wisdom, and the joy of the Gospel. #CatholicApologetics #SolaScriptura #ApostolicTradition #ChurchFathers #CatholicPodcast # 00:00 — Introduction: why prayer and predestination raise big questions 00:45 — Why prayer matters if God already knows 02:00 — Active will, permissive will, and free will 03:25 — The Catholic “both and” approach to prayer 04:40 — Vocal prayer, mental prayer, meditation, and contemplation 06:00 — Why the rosary leads into meditation 07:15 — Eucharistic adoration and prayer with the body 08:15 — Worship, sacrifice, and the meaning of procession 09:40 — Why Catholics reject Sola Scriptura 11:10 — What changed when people made the Bible “the end all” 12:05 — Closing reflection on mystery, grace, and union with God

#25 - Catholic Myths: Chained Bibles

Why were Bibles ever chained in Catholic churches—and does that mean the Church wanted to hide Scripture? This episode tackles a common anti-Catholic claim head-on and shows why the historical reality is much deeper than the modern talking point. We explore how chained Bibles were used in a pre-printing-press world, where manuscripts were costly, literacy was limited, and Scripture was proclaimed publicly in the liturgy rather than treated as a private possession. Along the way, we look at why Latin mattered, how oral transmission shaped Christian life, and why the Catholic Church’s public reading of Scripture is connected to apostolic teaching and the Church’s teaching authority. We also touch on the larger problem of anti-clericalism, misunderstandings about the Magisterium, and how Catholicism preserves both access to the Bible and the context needed to interpret it rightly. If this episode helps you see the Church more clearly, subscribe to Faithful Fireside, share it with a friend who cares about Scripture, Tradition, or apologetics, and keep the conversation going around the truth of Catholic teaching and the life of the Church. Faithful Fireside is a Catholic podcast exploring the depths of faith, scripture, and spiritual life with warmth, wisdom, and the joy of the Gospel. #CatholicApologetics #SolaScriptura #ApostolicTradition #Magisterium #CatholicPodcast 00:00 — Book club update and what’s coming next 03:08 — Why chained Bibles became a Catholic talking point 06:18 — Sola Scriptura, Magisterium, and the real objection 08:00 — Before the printing press: why books were chained 10:02 — Cost, literacy, and the oral culture of the Church 12:01 — Public Scripture, liturgy, and communal access 14:52 — Why apocrypha and liturgical readings matter 16:40 — Anti-Catholic narratives and bad-faith assumptions 18:45 — The Thunder, the nuns, and everyday anti-Catholicism 21:20 — Why context and Tradition change the whole story 23:00 — Final reflection on teaching children and faithfulness

#24 - Sola Scriptura Exposed: Part 2

What happens when Scripture is treated as the only rule of faith? For Catholics, the deeper question is whether the Bible can be rightly understood apart from the living Tradition and teaching authority of the Church. This episode goes straight into the heart of a debate that still divides Christians today: Scripture alone, or Scripture within the Church? In this conversation, we walk through key passages such as 2 Thessalonians 2:15, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 2 Timothy 2:2, John 21:25, Acts 2:42, and 2 Peter 3:16. We also draw from St. Irenaeus, St. Basil, St. John Chrysostom, and the Catechism’s teaching that Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium belong together as one deposit of faith. Along the way, we look at the early Church’s emphasis on apostolic succession, the handing on of received teaching, and why interpretation cannot be separated from the Church that preserved the faith. If this episode helps you think more clearly about Catholic apologetics, subscribe to Faithful Fireside and share it with a friend who cares about Scripture, Tradition, or the Protestant-Catholic debate. The more these questions are discussed honestly, the more we can all seek the fullness of the truth. Faithful Fireside is a Catholic podcast exploring the depths of faith, scripture, and spiritual life with warmth, wisdom, and the joy of the Gospel. #SolaScriptura #CatholicApologetics #ApostolicTradition #Magisterium #CatholicPodcast 00:00 — Opening the Sola Scriptura question 02:10 — Why “receive and hand on” matters 05:05 — 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 and apostolic transmission 08:10 — 2 Timothy 2:2 and the generational handoff 11:00 — John 21:25 and what Scripture does not record 13:05 — Acts 2:42, the Eucharist, and early Christian practice 15:30 — 2 Peter 3:16 and the problem of interpretation 18:10 — St. Irenaeus and apostolic succession 22:25 — St. Basil, St. Athanasius, and Tradition in the Fathers 26:20 — Catechism, Dei Verbum, and one sacred deposit 31:10 — Why doctrinal unity breaks without the Church 35:10 — Closing reflection on Scripture, Tradition, and Magisterium

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