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Episode 87 -   It's Always Christmas in Bethlehem

12/30/2019

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Topics we discussed:​
  • The story and mission of Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem
  • The work of the Order of Malta in Palestine and around the world
  • How Holy Family Hospital has a pro-life mission that impacts many
  • How Ambassador Bowe's work with Holy Family Hospital has impacted the way she celebrates Advent
  • The return of relics of the manger to Bethlehem 
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​ Resources we mentioned: 
  • Find out more about Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem 

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Episode 86 -   An Antidote to a Commercialized Christmas

12/23/2019

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Topics we discussed:​
  • When the Christmas season really begins
  • Doing less in Advent and giving more to those who have less this Advent
  • The difference between tithing, almsgiving, and charitable giving 
  • Our duty in justice to provide for the Catholic Church
  • God given inequality and unmerited gifts 
  • Why you should check your heart before you give charitably 
  • Why the right to private property is legitimate but not absolute 
  • A Catholic understanding of the common good 
  • The theology of the gift 
  • Humility versus ingratitude 
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​ Resources we mentioned: 
  • Joe's blog post on the theology of giving 
  • The Vatican's directory on popular piety 
  • ​Chloe and Kate's conversation about celebrating Advent in a simple way
  • ​Man Mornings 603​

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Episode 85 - How Did the Bible Come to Be?

12/16/2019

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Topics we discussed:​
  • Common misunderstandings about the origin of the Bible
  • The canon of Scripture
  • Why Catholics don't rely on Scripture alone for doctrine
  • Which books belong in the Bible
  • Whether the Word of God and the Bible are synonyms 
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​ Resources we mentioned: 
  • Jimmy Akin's website
  • "The Bible is a Catholic Book" by Jimmy Akin 
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Episode 84  - Simple Advents are Best

12/3/2019

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Topics we discussed:​
  • Introducing Advent to your children
  • Simple ways to celebrate the season without setting yourself up for failure
  • The beauty of the gift
  • Asking your kids meaningful questions
  • Recognizing the humanity of others this Advent
  • Talking to your kids about St. Nicholas
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​ Resources we mentioned: 
  • ​Kate's book list
  • Read Aloud Revival with Sara Mckenzie
  • The Reed of God
  • Kate's Advent chart
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