Considering Catholicism

Is Catholic devotion to the saints pagan idolatry? Greg and his Protestant friend Ed talk about the saints.

Greg and his Protestant friend Ed talk about the sacrament of confession and reconciliation.

A conversation with the new president of the Paulist Fathers, Father René Constanza, about his journey of faith and the Paulist mission of evangelization and culture to the people of North America.

This second installment in the Worldviews series examines a "nice" God whose primary purpose is to make you happy, on your terms.

What are some of the practical challenges that church musicians face when planning and leading worship in their congregations? In this second part of the conversation between Ed and Audrey, they talk about volunteers, expectations, and generations. For the first part of the conversation, see Episode 17 in the podcast library.

How and why is the music different in Catholic and Protestant churches? Part 1 of a conversation with two experienced professionals, one from each tradition. Ed Schief, representing Evangelical Protestantism and Audrey Thomas, representing Catholicism.

A new feature on the podcast, "Worldviews" will explore the major competitors to the Catholic Christian worldview. This first installment explains why Marxism is fundamentally incompatible with Christianity.

Meet Devin Jenkins, an 18 year-old high school senior who discovered, considered, and converted to Catholicism. He shares why, and what the Church should do to reach more young people.

My open letter to Nina Jankowicz, director of the new Disinformation Governance Board in the Department of Homeland Security.

I finally took my Protestant friend Ed to his first Catholic mass. Afterward, over tacos, he shared his impressions.

Part 2 of explaining the mass to my Protestant friend Ed before he experiences it for the first time at the cathedral.

There's a new movie out for Easter 2022: "Father Stu." It's the true story of a very unusual Catholic priest. I took my Protestant friend Ed to see it. Here's our review, and thoughts about its Catholic message.

Another Church Chat with my Protestant friend, Ed. He's agreed to come to a mass with me at the cathedral. But we got together first so I could prepare him by explaining the purpose and form of the mass to him. But the conversation ran long, so this episode is in two parts.

Easter is heart of the Christian message. Transgender ideology is in the news every single day. Can these two concepts be reconciled?

My Protestant friend Ed and I talk about the difference between salvation and sanctification, and how our Catholic good works aren't intended to save us, but they are intended to make us stronger.

I sat down with a member of the millennial generation, Cory Lakatos, to talk about the vocation of Catholic parenthood in 21st century America, and the choices, costs, and even criticism that can come with it.

In March 2022, podcast host Greg will be leading a field trip to Catholic holy sites in Detroit (through the Lakeshore Academy for the New Evangelization). This bonus episode is a preview of three locations: The Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, and the Solanus Casey Center. Learn more at https://www.lanecatholic.org/

The second "Church Chat with Greg and Ed" explores Protestant vs. Catholic prayer, the sacraments as means of grace, confession, Purgatory, and whether "Love Wins." Also, why Protestantism is like a nutrition shake while Catholicism is a trip to the supermarket.

My friend Ed is considering Catholicism, and lately we've been getting together to talk about the Church. He gave permission for me to record our conversations so that curious non-Catholics to learn what he is learning, and Catholics could listen and learn how to have an evangelistic conversation. I don't know what Ed will ultimately decide, but these "Church Chats with Greg and Ed" are evangelization in action, in real-time.

Father Mike Cilibraise's journey is about more than just a career change from law enforcement to ministry, it is a story of how God brought him back to faith and into the life of the Church.

The Catholic moral teaching on warfare, applied it to the current conflict in the Ukraine. Why aren't the pope and bishops aren't declaring the Ukrainian resistance a "just war" and asking us to pray for their victory.

A conversation with Carla Niziolek, Director of the Lakeshore Academy for the New Evangelization and creator of LANE Kids, about how and why she became Catholic and the journey faith into the Church. Prayer: The Hail Mary.

A deep-dive conversation about evangelization, discipleship, and parish ministry strategy with Cory Lakatos, Director of Community Life at Our Lady of the Lake and Director of Communications and Family Ministry at the Lakeshore Academy for the New Evangelization. Prayer: The Glory Be.

“Many Roads Lead to Rome, From Many Directions.” A conversation with Cory Lakatos, who's study of Church history brought him into the Catholic Church. Prayer: The Sign of the Cross.

This is a podcast for anyone who’s curious about Catholicism. Who might be considering entering the Church, coming back to it, or taking their faith more seriously. And it’s for anyone who wants to learn how to become a better evangelist. Host Greg Smith has interesting conversations, explores topics, and visits places to discover the faith that was once and for all delivered to the saints.

Catholicism pursues Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. It has rational and moral aspects, but also a strong element of mystery. Father Michael Burt shares how the mystery of the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist, brought him into the Church and then into the priesthood. Prayer: The Apostles' Creed.

Greg Smith explores the faith, beliefs, life, and culture of the Catholic Church for curious non-Catholics, and for Catholics who want to know their faith better and share it with others. Produced by One Whirling Adventure. Episode 1 Summary: Introducing the podcast and host Is Catholicism Still Relevant? Guest: Father Michael Burt Prayer: The Our Father Blog: www.OneWhirlingAdventure.org/consideringcatholicism YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChuA2v6EiakEol43xUosSIg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConsideringCatholicism