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Ep.XXIX - Truth Exists, Time to Speak It

Lorenz and Sean discuss why pursuing and standing for TRUTH is one of the most important things we can do as Catholics. 

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Ep.XXVIII - What if There Was No Easter?

Lorenz and Sean dive into what the consequences of Christ’s resurrection are, and what suffering would mean if He never rose from the dead. How would we have to deal with life if there was no life after death?

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Ep. XXVII - We’ve Been Blessed by the Gift of LIFE!

Lorenz and Sean are back with a new episode detailing where they are in their lives now with some wonderful news! They reflect on family changes, and their own changes internally as Catholics along the way.

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Ep. XXVI - What’s Our Focus On During The Christmas Season? (with Theresa Marino and Gerri Maquet)

Lorenz and Sean continue their Advent/Christmas conversation with Theresa Marino and Gerri Maquet! The group discusses creating Christmas traditions as a new family, Christmas Mass and other things we can focus on during the Christmas Season!

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Ep. XXV - Christmas Traditions (with Theresa Marino and Gerri Maquet)

In this episode, Lorenz and Sean are joined by Theresa Marino and Gerri Maquet in this very special Christmas episode! They discuss everything Christmas, from their favorite (and least favorite) Christmas songs, their childhood Christmas traditions and so much more!

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Ep. XXIV - Changing Ideals of Feminism Part II (with Julia Grealy, Theresa Marino and Katie Zaragoza)

This is a continuation of the last episode where Theresa Marino returns as a guest host along with Julia Grealy and Katie Zaragoza - Sean and Lorenz’s wives! In this all-female episode, the ladies discuss their own backgrounds and reflect with perspective about Catholic femininity compared with the feminist mindset they were brought up with.

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Ep. XXIII - Changing Ideals of Feminism Part I (with Julia Grealy, Theresa Marino and Katie Zaragoza)

Theresa Marino returns as a guest host along with Julia Grealy and Katie Zaragoza - Sean and Lorenz’s wives! In this all-female episode, the ladies discuss their own backgrounds and reflect with perspective about Catholic femininity compared with the feminist mindset they were brought up with.

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Episode XXII - Brushing Up on Beauty and the Church with Elisa Torres (Because ya know, painting)

We are joined by painter and former FOCUS missionary Elisa Torres, who discussed the role that beauty plays as a transcendental in our faith! She shared a bit about her mission work, how she expresses her love for God through her art, and her views on sacred art and how it can be used to evangelize and share the faith.

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Ep. XXI - Creating a Foundation of Faith for Children (with Theresa Marino)

In this episode, Lorenz is joined by religious education teacher, Theresa Marino. Lorenz and Theresa discuss how important it is to create a strong foundation of faith for children. Additionally they talk about their opinions on the state of Catholic Schools today and how they feel these institutions can create the best environments for kids to excel in academics, but more importantly, deepening their faith!

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Ep. XX - Stranger Things and Spiritual Warfare

In this episode, Lorenz and Sean dive into popular Netflix series "Stranger Things" and discuss similarities to the show's most recent antagonist and the greatest enemy we face in our every day lives. They further the discussion on how we can best equip ourselves for spiritual warfare. 

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