Hi guys. You may notice there isn't much content here yet. But I have more content to post. Going forward I'll copy the subscriber-only content from my website over to Locals, as well as some newsletter-exclusive podcasts. There will be quite a bit more content here this week.
Decoding Good and Evil: A Biblical Perspective:
This is the full version of a video I posted to socials. If you follow me on X or Facebook, you only got 1 minute of it (if the algorithm presented it to you at all). Here's the full version
In today's world, we often mislabel good and evil, calling bad things good and vice versa. This flawed thinking is addressed in the scriptures. I explore Isaiah 5:20 and Romans 1:18 to understand God's view on those who switch good and evil, calling evil things virtuous and good things wrong. I explain the nature of good as life-sustaining and reflective of God's character, and evil as the negation of good. This mislabeling of good and evil is seen as an attempt to negate reality, which the Bible strongly condemns. Stay tuned for a longer podcast on this topic.
00:00 Good and Evil
00:28 Isaiah
00:56 Romans
01:45 What is Good, Why Does Evil Exist?
You never know what you'll find in the criminal underworld of 80s movies. You may even learn how to be a better Catholic!
I had just enough storage quota left to fit this short episode. You're getting this a day before everybody else.
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New Podcast feed mentioned in the episode is at this link: https://linktr.ee/catholicadventurer
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In this final episode of the podcast for 2024, we discuss how Catholics should approach the New Year differently than the secular world. We focus on the importance of recommitting ourselves daily to personal growth rather than treating New Year's resolutions as a once-a-year effort. Explore why January 1st is a Holy Day of Obligation, the significance of building challenging virtues, and how to change habits of action, and habits of thought and renew our lives to be "more real" (more aligned with God's vision for us). Join me in committing to a significant and transformative change in the coming year.
00:00 Introduction and Technical ...
Hi fans! Here is the 3rd episode of The Scripture Sessions. This will be the last one that I post to Locals. Future episodes will only be available at my website, for members of The Saint Foundry, which is free.
Thanks for signing up for Locals. I know it's a painful signup. It's even more painful for me as a publisher. The Saint Foundry is going to be a lot nicer for everybody, a lot more fun, and I think a lot more rewarding. Anyway, here's the episode, description, and a link to The Saint Foundry, below the description
Description: There are surprises being served up at the wedding feast at Cana in today’s Gospel reading. I shed some light on some often-overlooked aspects of this biblical event, inviting you to forget what you think you know about this story, and listen with fresh ears to discover some things you may have been missing.
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Why I'm deprioritizing Locals (In case you didn't see this ...
Exclusively on Locals, this is an optimized version of a TikTok LIVE sit-down. In it I share some reflections on the challenges and costs of defending the Catholic faith. Through a personal story about a debate with a once-Catholic cousin, I explain how defending Catholicism often results in challenging conversations (sometimes unpleasant ones), both with non-Catholics and with practicing Catholics. Emphasizing the hostility encountered, especially in defending Catholic doctrines, I discuss how this role often leads to being targeted as a representative of the Church's teachings. I offer insights into the spiritual battles faced and the ultimate reliance on the Holy Spirit for guidance in debates.
00:20 A Personal Story: Family and Faith
02:05 Debating Catholicism: Challenges and Realizations
05:03 The Role of a Catholic Communicator
07:49 Facing Opposition from Within
13:12 The Spiritual Battle: Truth vs. Lies
18:39 The Price of Defending the Faith
28:59 Personal Reflections and ...
Hello Adventurers! Today, I'm going deep into a throw[way]back episode called "Jesus Cancels the Debt" where I talk about the awe-inspiring sacrament of confession. Ever wondered why confession is so crucial for Catholics? How Jesus, with his eternal sacrifice, continues to cancel our sins debt every time we confess? Join me as I unravel the significance of confession through a captivating analogy you might not have heard before.
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel, because I'll be using that a lot more starting immediately.
Heads up fans. I have changed my account handles (names) on 𝕏 and TilTok in an effort to unify my highly splintered brand. They are now “CathAdventurer” at both sites.
X.com/cathadventurer
TikTok.com/@CathAdventurer
Still CatholicAdventurer at YouTube.
I’m not sure if I will change the name of the Locals community yet since I have plugged it in so many episodes and there is no way to redirect people to the new name if they enter through the current one. so for now, and probably going forward, the Locals community name will remain Catholic experience
As members of my Locals community you're also getting the private podcast, The Scripture Sessions, delivered directly to my Locals feed, without having to subscribe to the newsletter ("Notes From the Field" ) You don't have to go through the RSS provider unless you would rather add it to your preferred podcast player app instead of playing it in the Locals app. Just a little heads up there
NOTE: I've reached my monthly data limit, so I'm sharing this in a YouTube embed/link - A Catholic Perspective on Euthanasia, Transgender Treatments, and Sean Hannity's Engagement
In this episode of the Catholic Adventurer, we explore three current news topics from a Catholic viewpoint. First, the Canadian group's concerns about euthanasia abuses emphasize the importance of safeguarding human dignity. Then, we discuss President Biden's recent defense bill decision that cuts funding for underage transgender treatments, which is seen as a win for protecting youth. Lastly, we touch on Sean Hannity's engagement and reflect on the implications of divorce and remarriage within the Catholic faith. Join us as we discuss these important issues and their moral implications.
#catholicfaith #catholic #news #headlines #catholicperspective #seanhannity
Hi everybody. I hope 2025 is treting you kindly so far. I want to steal a few minutes of your time to share some news about my apostolate. This is important for both free and paid members to know, as it impacts my entire audience—my Catholic family circle.
I'm not actually quitting. But I'm done running my apostolate as a business, even though it technically is (Fiat Media). I don't have the time or the energy to compete in an overcrowded podcasting market. And as I search my heart I have come to the conclusion that I really just don't want to anyway. But I don't want to stop evangelizing. I'm a Catholic communicator. That's who God made when he made me. I can't not do what I'm doing. So here's where I'm going.
First, I'm so thankful to the paid supporters of my Locals community. I'm thankful that you guys have helped to counter the costs of running my apostolate with your paid membership. It takes a lot to open your wallets (or purses) for a stranger. It's not "JUST 5 bucks" it's a much bigger deal than that, and I don't take it lightly that some of you have taken that dive. But it's time to do things differently.
I am bringing my expenses down to as close to zero as possible, and I have decided to just conver the remaining expenses myself without expectation of return on my investment.
So by the end of January I'll be canceling paid memberships on Locals and I will shift to a tips and donation model on my own website, CatholicAdventurer.com. If you want to "reward" me for my work and help cover some expenses, you can leave a tip, or commit to a regular donation of any amount. And I'll thank you for it. But if you don't that's okay, too. I'm here to serve. You can reward me with a few Hail Marys instead.
So without paid memberships, here's what I will be doing.
I have a members-only section on my website called "Saint Foundry". It's free, but you have to register to join. I'll offer seasonal exclusive podcasts there, short-form videos and occasional blog posts, all intended to educate, inform, and move you further along in your journey to sainthood. That's why I started this apostolate in the first place, and I feel like I lost sight of that a little bit over the past year.
You'll be able to send a tip if you'd like, or sign up to a monthly donation. But everyone will get the same content in my members' area, whether you tip/donate or not.
I've been mulling this over for a couple of months and I feel strongly that this is the direction the Lord wants me to take.
Locals will still have a purpose as a posting and streaming platform that's detached from YouTube and the rest of the social media giants. Right now Im able to stream to my website via Vimeo/Livestream, but once that subscription runs out I may decide to no longer pay for it, and just use Locals for private streams. I'm still working that out. But it's a bridge I don't have to cross yet. I still foresee Locals having a place at the table, but right now they take a very steep commission on memberships and tips, and the service/platform is very restrictive—30 minute max on live streams, 5GB/month on video/audio uploads...it chokes me every month and it's stress that I can do without.
I still plan on using Discord for Q&A and live chat sessions, and I plan on leveraging my website and memberships to build some kind of community. Not for me, but for you.
In short, my apostolate is going old school. I'll continue the public podcasts, but I'm going to use my website to offer a supplamental experience geared toward FORGING the saint-in-the-making. It'll be like boot camp for saints ;-) That's where my heart is. I'm done worrying about the return/reponse. To hell with it—literally.
You'll see a "Login" link in the top menu bar of my website. Start there and click on ""Create Account" in the login window that pops up. The foundry is a little bare right now, but it's going to be built out pretty quickly. It won't be the prettiest website in the world, but it'll be a saint-maker.
God bless you all! See you over at the foundry!
How can we know that Mary was preserved from original sin? The bible doesn’t explicitally tell us that she was. So how do we know that the Church isin’t wrong? I’m going to offer some basic theological points for your consideration and edification. But I want to start out with something entirely unique—my own theology(don’t laugh!).
I said in my first episode of “Myths & Mystery” that I was going to offer a theological point that may blow your mind. And this is it. After this point I’ll offer some more traditional and established theological points for you.
This is a new series called “Myths and Mystery” where I address misconceptions and false ideas about the Catholic faith. Often it’s other Catholics who have these false ideas and misconceptions, not just non-Catholic people. I would really, really love your feedback in a comment. I don’t produce these for myself, I produce them for you and others. Understanding how you receive what I’m producing is very helpful and necessary to produce better podcasts and videos for you.
Myths and Mystery is a short-form podcast—very short-form—intended to be informative and edifying, but also a little entertaining and easy to consume. This one is about five minutes long, and that’s about my target length for each episode. I hope you enjoy it. Please consider sharing the video if you think others would enjoy and learn from it. I love you guys.
In this premier episode I tackle three prevalent myths about the Catholic faith. I clarify the true Catholic teaching on the Holy Eucharist, the Immaculate Conception, and misunderstanding about the Church’s doctrine consistency.
As a bonus, the episode I conclude with surprising true or false questions about God. The last one will definitely shock you. I know this because it shocks everyone I tell it to in person.
Check it out at my website: https://catholicadventurer.com/podcast/myths-mystery-1/
