Considering Catholicism

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