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Saints Like Us
The Saints weren't super heroes, they were just like us, but they did it, and we can too! Deacon Jeff Drzycimski and Joe Thordarson discuss living out the Catholic faith in our modern world, and also explore the worlds of super heroes, science fiction, and all of pop culture..... https://memphiscatholicradio.com/
Episodes
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Why Are We Catholic?
It's a fundamental question, but one that sometimes gets overlooked; "Why am I Catholic?" On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe discuss some of the reasons they…
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October is a Unique Month.....
If you ask many people, they will agree that there is something unique about the month of October. It just feels different. It is said the "The Veil Thins" in…
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What If?
Deacon Jeff and Joe look at a handful of Scripture passages, and explore some "What If?" scenarios.
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The Epic Tale of St. Paul
One of the greatest heroes of the Catholic Church is the legendary St. Paul. On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe share Stories, Observations, and Insights…
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A High Protein Spiritual Diet
This is an interesting conversation. Deacon Jeff and Joe explore the similarities between building a healthy body and building a healthy soul.....
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There are no "Side Characters" in the Bible
When you read the Bible, there are obviously some characters that stand out more than others, but the interesting thing is, that if you study some of the…
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What is God's Will?
All of us are called to do God's will, but what does that actually look like in our daily lives? How can we be sure we are doing His will and not our own? On…
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The Earthly Life of Mother Mary
We recently celebrated the birthday of Our Blessed Mother on Sep. 8th, so Deacon Jeff and Joe are taking the opportunity to explore and speculate on what Her…
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The Unfiltered Life
If we're being honest, many of the interactions we have with the people around us take place through some sort of filter. Be it the filter of social media, or…
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The God of Nature
"God's invisible qualities, His eternal power, and divine nature have been clearly seen and understood through everything He made, since the creation of the…
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Faith is Not a Transaction, It's a Relationship
"Depart from me, I never Knew you". These are some of the most chilling words in the Gospel, especially since they were spoken to people who believed they were…
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Rest In Peace Prince Mongo
This is not a typical episode of Saints Like Us, however, Deacon Jeff and Joe wanted to pay their respects, and acknowledge the passing of Prince Mongo, who…
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The Chosen
The new trailer for Season 6 of 'The Chosen' just came out, and is generating a lot of interest. Have you watched the show? On this episode Deacon Jeff and Joe…
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If the Devil Can't Make You Bad, He'll Make you Busy
Joe came across a meme on Facebook, that instantly convicted him; "If the Devil Can't Make You Bad, He'll Make You Busy". On this episode Deacon Jeff and Joe…
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A Few Features of our Faith we Find Fascinating
There is nothing more fascinating than our Catholic Faith. On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe explore some of the areas of our Faith that most intrigue…
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What's in a Name?
This is a thought provoking and interesting episode. Deacon Jeff and Joe explore the power and importance of Names. From the Name of God, to the Name we're…
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America The Beautiful!
As we celebrate our 250 year anniversary, Deacon Jeff and Joe talk about what a remarkable country this is, and explore the question "Did God intervene in the…
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It's A Mystery: Part 2
It's part 2 of what is likely to become a multi part series of shows, as Deacon Jeff and Joe round table more mysteries and questions they're looking forward…
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Ordination Day
This was a big weekend for the Catholic Diocese of Memphis, as they ordained two new priests; Fr. Chris Fagin and Fr. Felix Pesce. On this episode Deacon Jeff…
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It's A Mystery
Our Catholic Faith is full of mysteries. The good news is that once we get to Heaven, all of these mysteries will be made clear. In the meantime though all we…
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Pope Leo's A.I Encyclical is Hot Stuff!
Pope Leo's Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas (or the A.I Encyclical) is hot off the press! As of the recording of this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe have only had…
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Come Holy Spirit!
When you pray "Come Holy Spirit" with sincerity, these 3 simple words can change your life, and the lives of everyone around you. On this episode Deacon Jeff…
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Lights! Camera! Acts of the Apostles.....
The Acts of the Apostles reads like and Action Movie. It is a masterpiece. On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe celebrate some of their favorite stories from…
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Why Does the Devil Hate Us?
We know that we are in constant spiritual warfare, but in the midst of this battle, we can often gloss over the basic question of; "Why?" On this episode…
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God's Sense of Humor
Does God have a sense of humor? (We sure hope so) Deacon Jeff is still "On Assignment" this week, so Joe brings in a special guest; Jessica Scott to explore…
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The Family That Prays Together Stays Together
Deacon Jeff is "On Assignment" this week, so Joe brings in special guest; Leigh Ann Roman. Leigh Ann is a Catholic writer for CatholicMom.com and Faith…
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Materialism and Consumerism
It's easy fall into the routine of the culture around us as we live our daily lives, but the truth is that we live in an unprecedented era of Materialism and…
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Jesus, The Cosmic Carpenter
In this episode, we engage in some Contemplative Imagination. We know that Jesus worked as a Carpenter in His time on Earth, but has this "Carpentry Mindset"…
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Student Ministry at St. Benedict HS
On this episode, Deacon Jeff is absent, attending to Holy Week duties. So Joe is taking the opportunity to talk with some visitors from St. Benedict HS. Kim…
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Don't Miss Out On Holy Week!
Palm Sunday is here! Yes, Holy Week is upon us, the most action packed week in the Church Calendar, filled with rich prayers and solemn celebrations. If we're…
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The Radical Humility of Mother Mary
Even in her role as Queen of Heaven, and our Spiritual Mother, Mother Mary continues to be our role model for authentic Humility. Especially when we follow her…
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10 Great Reasons To Be Catholic in These Days
There are millions of great reasons to be a Catholic in this modern world, and on this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe discuss 10 of these reasons....
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Life is a Battlefield
From the time we enter the world, to the time we leave it we are engaged in combat, both physical and spiritual. But we are never alone, and we know how the…
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Core Memories
Inspired by the animated film Inside Out, Deacon Jeff and Joe explore the way that Memory plays a role in our lives. All of us have important Core Memories…
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Mother Mary was Here......
For centuries, Mother Mary has appeared to individuals, and groups of people throughout the world. Often times leading to shrines being built, and miracles…
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The Karate Kid and the Spiritul Life
Deacon Jeff and Joe kick off the show reflecting on the brilliance of Mr. Miyagi from the Karate Kid, and his unique approach in teaching his student Daniel…
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Treating Animals With Dignity
(If you are an animal lover, this is the episode for you.) What does our Catholic faith teach us about the way we should treat animals? Deacon Jeff and Joe…
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Sacramentals in our Home. Also; The Psychology of Pew Selection at Mass
Deacon Jeff and Joe talk about some of the Sacramentals Catholics display in their homes, such as artwork or statues, or the medals that they wear, or the…
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Excellent Christmas Movies and TV Shows
Deacon Jeff and Joe offer some recommended viewing of some well known, and some lesser known Christmas Movies and TV Shows......
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Street Level Ecuminism and Stealth Catholicism
Deacon Jeff and Joe talk about a recent Christmas Parade in Joe's neighborhood, and how it spontaneously turned in to a fun Ecumenical event. Then Deacon Jeff…
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Gambling
On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe talk about Gambling. Joe shares a personal story from his younger days of when he used to visit Las Vegas. The guys also…
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Christmas Traditions, Spiritual vs Secular
As we approach the Christmas season, Deacon Jeff and Joe discuss the great opportunities the season of Advent offers us, and encourages us not to skip over…
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Is It OK To Laugh?
Have you ever read a story from the Bible, and found yourself laughing, even at passages that may seem very serious on the surface? Deacon Jeff and Joe round…
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Communal Worship & The Blessings of 'Organized Religion'
Sometimes we hear a person say something like; "I love Jesus, but I don't believe in Organized Religion". In this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe explore Communal…
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Catholic Celebrities
Today, we have a number of prominent celebrities who share their Catholic faith very boldly, using their public platforms to share the Gospel. We also have…
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Spooky Stories with Good Messages
Just in time for Halloween, Deacon Jeff and Joe discuss some spooky films and books that are not only very well made and entertaining, but they also have great…
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Distractions at Mass & Good Sportsmanship
Deacon Jeff and Joe discuss the countless ways we can become distracted at Mass, and how to address them. Then later in the show they explore the spiritual…
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The Artist and the Audience
Deacon Jeff asks if Catholics should watch R rated movies, which leads to a broader discussion of the subjectivity of art, and the responsibility of the Artist…
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Catholic Batman
Deacon Jeff asks if the Devil is in our Smart Phones, and later in the show, Joe shares the plans for the Batman Universe he'll be writing, once the Caped…
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Introduction to Saints Like Us
Deacon Jeff Drzycimski and Joe Thordarson roll out what you can look forward to in the weeks, months, and years ahead on Saint's Like Us....