Hope. Always: Off the Shelf 185 with Kris Frank
Pete Socks
July 27, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 185 – Kris Frank If there is one thing each of us could use right now it’s a little hope. From our
Hauntings, Possessions, and Exorcisms
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July 20, AD2020
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Even though as a book reviewer I have a steady stream of books coming to my doorstep occasionally I will revisit books that have impacted
Made for Mission
Pete Socks
July 16, AD2020
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Prior to March 2020 we knew we had some challenging times ahead. Last summer Pew study came out that held some shocking results. 70% of
Made for Mission: Off the Shelf 184 with Tim Glemkowski
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July 13, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 184 – Tim Glemkowski This week Tim Glemkowski stopped by to discuss parish renewal. We took a particularly hard look at how this
One Less God Than You: Off the Shelf 183 with John DeRosa
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July 6, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 183 – John DeRosa This week John DeRosa joins me to discuss his book One Less God Than You: How to Answer
One Less God Than You
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July 2, AD2020
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There have been a number of books recently that have come my regarding the topics of evangelism and defending the Catholic faith. This week’s book
The Better Part: Off the Shelf 182 with Father John Bartunek
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June 29, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 182 – Father John Bartunek This week Father John Bartunek joins me to discuss how to incorporate scripture into a daily prayer routine.
The Better Part
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June 25, AD2020
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Many of you know I have been reviewing books for a long time. I started way back in 2012. In that time many books have
Surviving Depression: Off the Shelf 181 with Sister Kathryn Hermes
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June 22, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 181 – Sister Kathryn Hermes We are feeling our way through some very unprecedented times. Many struggle with job loss and the
Surviving Depression
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June 18, AD2020
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Depression and anxiety are very serious issues. If you have or have ever been one who has suffered through these times of darkness, you know
What to Say and How to Say It: Off the Shelf 180 with Brandon Vogt
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June 15, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 180 – Brandon Vogt Evangelizing the faith can be a tricky thing. Many Catholics are simply not comfortable with spreading the faith.
What to Say and How to Say It
Pete Socks
June 11, AD2020
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Evangelizing can be a tough task. Many of us have faced it. How we have handled it varies. To the vast majority of Catholics evangelizing
The Warning: Off the Shelf 179 with Christine Watkins
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June 1, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 179 – Christine Watkins If you have never heard of The Warning or are curious about it, this episode is for you.
Maximilian Kolbe A Saint in Auschwitz
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May 28, AD2020
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Looking for an engaging way to captivate readers both young and young at heart? I can’t recommend enough the new graphic novel from Jean-Francois Vivier
Secrets from Heaven: Off the Shelf 178 with Father Sebastian Walshe
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May 25, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 178 – Father Sebastian Walshe This week Father Sebastian Walshe joins me to share some insight into how we can be successful when
Month by Month with Mary
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May 21, AD2020
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I recently stumbled upon a small but powerful book. It dropped in my lap in a timely manner during this May the month of Mary.
Teachings for an Unbelieving World: Off the Shelf 177 with Jaymie Stuart Wolfe
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May 18, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 177 – Jaymie Stuart Wolfe This week we go full Raiders of the Lost Ark. Jaymie Stuart Wolfe joins me to discuss
Teachings for an Unbelieving World
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May 14, AD2020
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It’s not often one goes rummaging through a long abandoned desk drawer and finds a treasure. When it does happen what is found is something
Hope to Die: Off the Shelf 176 with Dr. Scott Hahn
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May 11, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 176 – Dr. Scott Hahn Death is something many dread but it doesn’t have to be that way. When we sit and
Hope to Die
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May 7, AD2020
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As much as I want to resist doing it, it is tough to write a post without addressing the elephant in the room. The coronavirus
Building a Strong Family: Off the Shelf 175 with Angele Regnier
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May 5, AD2020
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Off the Shelf 175 – Angele Regnier This week Angèle Regnier joins me to discuss how we can build strong Catholic families who are in the
Seeking Peace
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May 2, AD2020
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I dare say most of us have never endured such a time as we live in today. Restrictions on where we can go, what we
