Adventures in Imperfect Living Catholic Podcast

Who knew Catholics could be so much fun? Rosary Army co-founders Greg and Jennifer Willits have been podcasting since 2005, first with the award-winning Rosary Army Catholic Podcast, then with The Catholics Next Door on SiriusXM’s The Catholic Channel. Now they share your weekly dose of Adventures in Imperfect Living, a funny and thought-provoking journey about living out the Catholic faith, raising a family, and trying to have fun along the way.

Quick Podcast Update! 09/20/2024

ADV #525: See You Soon 06/10/2024

ADV #524: Enthrone Your Home 06/02/2024

ADV #523: Remember Everything with a Commonplace Book 05/13/2024

ADV #522: The Vital Practice of Deep Work 05/06/2024

ADV #521: Is This Killing Christianity? 04/29/2024

ADV #520: Friday Night Cocktails and a Talky Talk Show 04/22/2024

ADV #519: Our Journey to EWTN 04/14/2024

ADV #518: How to Start New Family Traditions Today! 04/08/2024

ADV #518: How to Start New Family Traditions Today! Joining us this episode is Erica Tighe Campbell, founder of BeAHeart.com and author of "Living the Seasons: Simple Ways to Celebrate the Beauty of Your Faith Throughout the Year." GUEST LINKS EPISODE SHOW NOTES & LINKS 🎥 🎓 🙏🏻 😄 📺 🍎 🔊 👀 ☎ 📧 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Erica Tighe Campbell, owner and designer of Be A Heart, created this stunning, full-color guide to creatively celebrating the faith throughout the year. Living the Seasons is brimming with clever, doable, and beautiful crafts and activities; vivid photographs; brief introductions to the seasons and the lives of the saints; heartfelt notes of encouragement from Campbell; and original Be A Heart illustrations. This gorgeous companion will become your favorite resource for living your faith at home for years to come. In Living the Seasons, Campbell offers imaginative ideas, effortless directions, and gorgeous photos of crafts, activities, meals, and snacks for a diverse variety of Catholic feast days, holy days, and seasons in the Church. She uses supplies that can easily be found at your local craft stores, party shops, or online retailers. You’ll find ways to celebrate all of the Church seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, the Triduum, Easter, Ordinary Time—and Holy Days of Obligation in the United States, and feast days for saints from Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas. And you’ll discover fun ideas and new traditions such as: throwing a baby shower for Mary; blessing your home in the New Year; celebrating Fat Tuesday with King Cake and a piñata; living like St. Joseph by spending time in silence and making a wooden baby rattle; constructing your own gratitude journal and rosary; making art for God, including a salt-dough Trinity wall hanging, an Assumption cloud pillow, and an orange garland for St. Nicholas Day; creating edible flower lollipops to remind us of the “Garden of Mary’s womb”; and baking “Cookies of Joy” in honor of St. Hildegard of Bingen. Campbell will help you discover that the liturgical calendar, which follows the seasons of a year in the life of the Church, is a tool that can draw you—individually, as a family, or as a community—closer to God in the midst of a fast-paced and ever-changing world. Along the way, the saints we celebrate teach us that the path to holiness is worthy of pursuing in our own unique way. Their lives can inspire you to listen to how God calls you to follow him as well. This book is designed to inspire you to celebrate the feast days that speak to you personally. You don’t have to start living liturgically on the first Sunday of Advent—you can begin your journey anytime during the year. You also don’t have to celebrate every feast on a grand scale. There are projects for all ages and levels of skill—from simple ways to honor a saint’s feast day with your kids to more elaborate celebrations with family and friends. /episode/index/show/rosaryarmy/id/30730043

ADV #517: Are You Passive-Aggressive Without Knowing It? 03/18/2024

ADV #516: A Thousand Good Books 03/11/2024

ADV #516: A Thousand Good Books Inspired by John Senior's "The Death of Christian Culture" and his list of 1000 Good (not Great) books, Greg and Jennifer explore how shifting their reading habits makes it easier to consume even greater books that are more mentally, emotionally, and spiritually edifying. EPISODE 516 SHOW NOTES & LINKS 🎥 🎓 🙏🏻 😄 📺 🍎 🔊 👀 ☎ 📧 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The appendix from John Senior's "The Death of Christian Culture" presents a compelling argument for the revival of Christian values in the modern world with a view of increasing our ability to dive into Great Books (like those from Augustine, Socrates, and others), by first developing the fertile soil of our mind via fables, tales, poetry, and other literary works. Thus, the "1000 Good Books" list. While this collection is aimed at young readers before they tackle the "Great Books" of Western civilization, we suggest that given the watered down nature of content distribution in the 21st century, that we could all benefit from reading more of these books, which includes a diverse range of literature spanning myths, fairy tales, novels, and poetry. Senior emphasizes that these stories, rich in virtues like courage, love, and justice, are crucial for developing a moral imagination and wisdom from a young age. The essence of the "1000 Good Books" is to lay a foundational understanding of truth, beauty, and goodness, countering the utilitarian and relativistic tendencies of contemporary education. Senior advocates for a classical approach to learning, where character formation and the pursuit of virtue are prioritized. Each selected work not only holds literary merit but also possesses the power to profoundly engage the reader's heart and mind, fostering discussions on life's significant questions within family and community contexts. Ultimately, Senior's vision through the "1000 Good Books" list is not merely educational but deeply cultural and spiritual. It serves as a roadmap for a lifelong engagement with literature that enriches the soul and intellect, urging readers to explore the depths of Christian and Western thought. This initiative is a call to rediscover the role of literature in cultivating wisdom, virtue, and a richer Christian life, aiming for a broader cultural renewal. /episode/index/show/rosaryarmy/id/30330193

ADV #515: Subjunctive and Other Weird Latin Things 03/04/2024

ADV #514: Communism and Catholicism 02/26/2024

ADV #513: Making Sense of Generational Differences 02/12/2024

ADV #512: Persecuted from Within 02/05/2024

ADV #512: Persecuted from Within Explore how saints overcame Church crises with Alec Torres, author of 'Persecuted from Within.' GUEST LINKS EPISODE SHOW NOTES & LINKS 🎥 🎓 🙏🏻 😄 📺 🍎 🔊 👀 ☎ 📧 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - In this week's enriching podcast, we had the honor of hosting Alec Torres, co-author of "Persecuted from Within: How the Saints Endured Crises in the Church." This episode is a profound journey into the heart of our faith, exploring the realities of persecution within the Church and the resilience of its saints. We started with the pressing question: What is and isn’t persecution in the Church? Many might doubt the existence of such trials, but history and current events beg to differ. Torres masterfully dissected this complex issue, enlightening us on the subtleties of internal Church conflicts. He posed an intriguing question, drawing parallels between Judas' betrayal and contemporary challenges: "What are Christians to do when Church leaders falter?" This pivotal query set the tone for our discussion on spiritual fortitude in the face of adversity. Delving into recent history, we touched on the ominous words of Paul VI from 1972 about the “Smoke of Satan entering the sanctuary.” Torres provided an insightful analysis, balancing the focus between the last 50 years and the preceding centuries. He navigated us through the tumultuous waters of recent scandals like the McCarrick disaster and the 2018 Church’s response to COVID-19. His views on true obedience - following leaders without succumbing to sin or falsehood - offered a fresh perspective, especially regarding the dilemma faced by priests bound by their vow of obedience. The conversation then shifted to hope and inspiration. Drawing from John 16:33, Torres explained how he steered clear of fear-mongering, instead infusing the book with a message of hope. He shared practical steps we can take amidst persecution, echoing the eternal truth that Christ has overcome the world. Alex Torres' background as a former speechwriter for presidents and other dignitaries, and his role as co-founder of Allograph, a strategic writing and communications firm, clearly shone through in his articulate and persuasive narrative. His expertise brought a unique depth to our discussion, making complex theological and historical concepts accessible to our listeners. This episode with Alec Torres is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the trials within the Church and how to emerge stronger in faith. It's a compelling reminder that, like the saints before us, we too are called to endure, persevere, and triumph in our spiritual journeys. Remember, as Rosary Army soldiers, we're not just making, praying, and giving away rosaries; we're also fortifying our faith, learning from the past, and marching forward with hope. Tune in to this inspiring episode and let's continue to grow together in faith and resilience. /episode/index/show/rosaryarmy/id/29809168

ADV #511: We Got Hacked! 01/29/2024

ADV #510: Why we chose Catholicism 01/22/2024

ADV #509: Overcoming PTSD and Anxiety with God's Help 01/15/2024

ADV #508: How We're Planning for 2024 01/08/2024

ADV #507: A Very Moose Christmas 12/24/2023

ADV #506: Advent Confessions 12/18/2023

ADV #505 - One Year After Losing a Parent 12/11/2023

ADV #504: Learn to Chant w/ Paul Rose from Sing the Hours 12/04/2023

ADV #503: The Impact of Rosary Army 11/28/2023

ADV #502: Love Basics for Catholics with Dr. John Bergsma 11/20/2023

ADV #501: Catholicism vs. Science 11/13/2023

ADV #501: Catholicism vs. Science Dr. Brian Miller breaks down what the Church really teaches about evolution, intelligent design, and how Science and Catholicism are intricately connected. EPISODE 501 SHOWNOTES & LINKS 🎓 🙏🏻 😄 📺 🍎 🔊 👀 ☎ 📧 LINKS DISCUSSED - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - In an age of rising unbelief, top Catholic thinkers show how, more than ever, both science and reason affirm the words of the great Catholic poet Gerard Manley Hopkins: “The world is charged with the grandeur of God.” This book, edited by biologist Ann Gauger, clears up common misconceptions regarding intelligent design, showing why it is an argument not from ignorance but from knowledge and how the evidence for God’s design of the natural world is growing. Part 1 explores scientific evidence from experts in cosmology, paleontology, genetics, chemistry, and biology. In part 2, you will learn about the purpose of creation, transcendent beauty, and the distinctiveness of the human person. The third part lays out the theology behind creation and how it reflects God’s glory and concludes with Dr. Anthony Esolen’s essay on the “symphonic order” of the universe, masterfully drawing from science, mathematics, literature, and philosophy. You will also learn: What the Church really teaches about evolution How neo-Thomists wrongly apply Aquinas’s thinking to evolution Characteristics that distinguish humans from the rest of creation Why materialistic scientists resist the Big Bang Theory How to understand the biblical account of Creation How natural law and transcendental beauty point to the existence of God Specific scriptures from the Old and New Testaments that testify to the wonder of God’s creative hand Why Pope Benedict XVI cautioned that vague explanations about creation are insufficient Moreover, you will learn how the understanding of ancient philosophers and Aquinas regarding the mind-brain connection, coupled with modern neuroscience support intelligent design and the creation of man as not only a material being but a spiritual being. Each chapter includes extensive references, enabling further exploration. The entire book will strengthen you as never before in the belief that the world is the creation of an intelligent and intentional Designer—One whose greatest longing is for you to spend all eternity with Him. /episode/index/show/rosaryarmy/id/28614763

ADV #500: Five Hundred Imperfect Adventures 11/05/2023

ADV #499: Finding Peace in the Storm 10/30/2023

ADV #498: First Pilgrimage to Lourdes 10/22/2023

ADV #497: Losing 100 Pounds with St. Thomas Aquinas 10/16/2023

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