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Everyone needs a little help along the journey to heaven. . . Kyel and Matt need more than a little. These two friends sit down weekly(ish) to discuss their personal struggles balancing their faith lives, family lives, careers, and everything in between, all the while searching for the ways in which the Holy Spirit is guiding them through all life's ups and downs.

Vices and Devices 08/24/2020

Vices and Devices Kyel and Matt discuss the constant battle we wage against ourselves due to our own concupiscence, and our tendencies to allow our fallen nature to lead us towards ruin. How should we view these moments when our depravity is brought to the forefront, and why does God allow us to undergo such trials? /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/15719120

The Year of Penance 08/10/2020

The Year of Penance Kyel and Matt discuss the inevitability of change, and how we should turn to God for support during times of change. Stick around until the very end of the episode if you want to hear a brief reflection Matt shares about the life his Grandad lived. /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/15545984

Death, In Brevity 08/03/2020

Death, In Brevity Matt speaks briefly on the topic of death on the heels of his Grandad's passing. Please pray for the soul of Dennis Dusek. Grandad, pray for us. /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/15452942

It's About Time! 07/27/2020

It's About Time! Kyel and Matt dive straight into a philosophical discussion, and Matt immediately shares a somewhat heretical opinion about “reality” that he doesn’t really believe, and is somewhat confused as to why he said it at all, but will leave it in the podcast because Kyel did such a good job of using it to kick the conversation in the right direction. It’s worth noting that “reality” is objective, not subjective, and is therefore not relative to each person’s individual life experiences, feelings, o /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/15354422

Lead Me, Lord. 07/20/2020

Lead Me, Lord. Kyel and Matt discuss a particular situation in Matt’s life in which he’s trying to discern the will of God. Spoiler alert, it revolves around the third commandment; “Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day.” /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/15276200

Let Freedom. . . Reign? 07/06/2020

Let Freedom. . . Reign? Kyel and Matt discuss a couple current events that seem to all point towards a common theme, namely, an affront on our individual freedom and liberty. The question, then, is what is the Christian response to these issues, and how, as a Christian, should we view “freedom”? /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/15088316

To Know, Or Not To Know 06/29/2020

To Know, Or Not To Know Kyel and Matt ask the question; “Is it better to live a life in ignorance of the Gospel Truth, or to be fully aware of God’s laws and therefore required to follow them?” /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/15001688

God's Presence 06/22/2020

God's Presence Kyel and Matt discuss the importance of being aware of God’s presence in our lives at all times, based on the contents of a book Matt is currently reading; “The Practice of the Presence of God”. /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/14903525

Emotional Inclinations 06/15/2020

Emotional Inclinations Kyel and Matt discuss a smorgasbord of topics, starting with our prayer life reflecting reckless abandon to God’s love, leading to a discussion of the “nuclear family”, followed by a dive into how to control and direct our emotions, and finally ending in a debate over the ways in which we should be subject to the authority of the Catholic Church. /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/14821349

Should We Flee to the Mountains? 06/08/2020

Should We Flee to the Mountains? Kyel and Matt discuss the overall climate in our current society surrounding racial injustices and the various reactions coming from groups with differing points of view. As Christians, how should we view all of this? Are we finding ourselves losing our peace in the midst of all the civil unrest? What did Jesus and the Apostles teach us that might be useful for us to keep in mind when the world seems to be falling apart around us? /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/14724899

Harmonious Matrimonious 06/01/2020

Harmonious Matrimonious Kyel and Matt discuss the vital task of surrendering ourselves to those God has placed under our care and putting the needs of our loved ones ahead of our own desires. /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/14635079

Peace Be With You 05/25/2020

Peace Be With You Kyel and Matt discuss “peace”, hopefully in the sense that Jesus meant it when He said “Peace I leave you, my peace I give to you.” /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/14543009

The Attitude of Beatitude 05/18/2020

The Attitude of Beatitude Kyel and Matt discuss the Beatitudes, taught by Jesus during his Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 5. What do they mean, and how should our lives be changed as we strive to live them more perfectly? /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/14450048

Root Sins 05/11/2020

Root Sins Kyel and Matt discuss the topic of “root sins”, namely: Pride, Vanity, and Sensuality. What are they? How do they manifest themselves? How do we counteract them? They also go on a fairly lengthy tangent regarding feminine qualities in men. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/14364665

St. Joseph, Pray For Us 05/04/2020

St. Joseph, Pray For Us Kyel and Matt discuss the role of fathers in raising our children in the faith, modeled after the example of St. Joseph the Worker. They touch on the various options for modern education, building relationships with our kids, and striving every day to reach salvation. /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/14255138

Sacred Art 04/27/2020

Sacred Art Kyel and Matt discuss sacred art in all its forms, the role of sacred art at different points in history, and the benefits of having sacred art in our churches and our homes. /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/14146448

Authority 04/20/2020

Authority Kyel and Matt are back in the saddle again after a week chock-full of sinus infections and social distancing! They’re not both in the same saddle though. They’re each in their own separate saddles. The topic of conversation mostly centers around the authority of the Catholic Church, where it comes from, why we recognize it, and what it means in our lives. /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/14046224

Sacraments Part 3 - Matrimony 04/06/2020

Sacraments Part 3 - Matrimony Kyel and Matt dive into another episode on the Sacraments of the Catholic Church, this time tackling the Sacrament of Matrimony. They touch briefly on the replete references to marriage in Scripture, only to explain that they won’t be diving into a conversation on marriage in Scripture on this episode. Instead they focus mostly on how they are perpetually reminded of their own lowliness through the Sacrament. /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/13850903

United Spouses Make Happy Houses 03/30/2020

United Spouses Make Happy Houses Kyel and Matt jump into a conversation about married couples consisting of one Catholic and one Non-Catholic. Matt’s wife was Buddhist when they got married, Kyel’s wife was non-denominational Christian when they got married, and by the grace of God both of their wives are now Catholic. They touch also on the continual conversion each of us are called to on a daily basis, the role of the domestic church, and the importance of allowing the Holy Spirit to be the one to convert others. /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/13749521

Living Our Catholic Beliefs in Political Life 03/23/2020

Living Our Catholic Beliefs in Political Life Kyel and Matt discuss the upcoming presidential election, and debate whether a Catholic can be in line with the church's moral teachings and still vote for a Pro-Abortion candidate. /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/13655504

Generations of Vaccinations 03/20/2020

Generations of Vaccinations You're in for a treat as Matt and Kyel release this bonus episode to get you through the myriad of cancellations, segregations, hyperbolizations and toilet paper rations. This episode is on nothing in particular, but bounces from COVID-19, to Dave Matthews Band (actually Counting Crows, but seriously, who cares?), to the Psalms of David. Enjoy. /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/13625015

Faith Working Through Love 03/16/2020

Faith Working Through Love Kyel and Matt discuss justification through faith, which leads to God pouring the supernatural grace of Charity into our hearts, and how it is only through the grace of Charity that we are able to do good works. So ultimately, our good works flow from justification, not the other way around. Kyel also brings up the hot topic of COVID-19, and grills Matt on female involvement in the Catholic liturgy. Subscribe, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and visit our website: www.laymentalitypodcast.com /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/13562711

The Nitty Gritty 03/09/2020

The Nitty Gritty Kyel and Matt jump into a topic of paramount importance. Matt solves all his wife's problems, Kyel could be accused of saying women are "simple souls" if taken out of context, and neither Matt nor Kyel have faith the size of a mustard seed. Rate the show and leave a comment for a chance to win a free copy of The Catechism of the Catholic Church! /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/13463609

NFP? IVF? TBH IDK. WWJD? 03/02/2020

NFP? IVF? TBH IDK. WWJD? Kyel and Matt discuss the ins and outs of Natural Family Planning, contraception, in vitro fertilization, and everyone's favorite topic, abortion. Matt shares more than his wife probably wishes he had, Kyel is so open to new life that he got a new puppy, and both Kyel and Matt think food and sex have a lot in common. Please subscribe to the show, visit our website, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Also, rate the show on iTunes and leave a comment so more listeners can find us! /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/13366664

Lenten Preparation 02/24/2020

Lenten Preparation Kyel and Matt discuss the season of Lent as it looms on the horizon. Are you looking forward to Lent? Have you thought about what you’ll do to grow in obedience and self-control? Matt and Kyel share what they personally are giving up and recommend a “Top 10 Things to Give Up For Lent”. /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/13271804

Sacraments Part 2 -Confession 02/17/2020

Sacraments Part 2 -Confession Kyel and Matt tackle the second of the 7 Sacraments, the Sacrament of Confession. Please subscribe to the show if you haven't already, leave us a comment and a rating, and share the show with your friends! Anyone who shares our show on social media and provides proof of said sharing will receive a shout-out on one of our upcoming episodes!!! Visit our website at www.laymentalitypodcast.com /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/13178180

I Object to the Objectification 02/10/2020

I Object to the Objectification Kyel and Matt discuss the 2020 Superbowl Halftime Show, brought about by Matt's uncomfortable experience of trying to watch the halftime show with his 5 year old son. This leads to a conversation surrounding the beauty of our sexuality, as God designed it, and how our culture tries to strip sex of its meaning, and therefore strips it of its beauty. /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/13083653

The Catechist Scientist Interview with Dr. Dani Seckfort 02/03/2020

The Catechist Scientist Interview with Dr. Dani Seckfort Kyel and Matt get the opportunity to sit down and chat with a real life scientist, Dr. Dani Seckfort, and discuss the congruencies between faith and scientist. If you think the two cannot coexist, this episode is for you! Check out Dr. Dani's website www.catechistscientist.com, look for her on Twitter at @istsquared, and subscribe to her youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS-Fq4hdELM2q2MIylKo4LQ /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/12989099

Do Your Best, God Will Do The Rest 01/27/2020

Do Your Best, God Will Do The Rest Kyel and Matt discuss a topic that's been on both their minds recently; "How do we trust in God to take care of us without falling into the trap of complacency?" /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/12896249

Sacraments Part 1 - Baptism 01/20/2020

Sacraments Part 1 - Baptism Kyel and Matt start their seven-part series on the sacraments, getting things kicked off with an episode on the sacrament of baptism. Who should be baptized? What is baptism? When should someone be baptized? Where does baptism take place? Why do we need to be baptized? How does baptism happen? These would've been great questions to answer in the podcast, but in typical Laymentality fashion, they only inadvertently brush against one or two of them. Check out our new website www.laymentalitypodcast.com /episode/index/show/laymentality/id/12804626

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