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Mountains Made Low
Looking for inspiration? Tune in each week to Mountains Made Low with hosts Dennis Mueller and Christine Regan, as they dive deep into the heart of faith. With real talk, practical wisdom, and a whole lot of grace, they help listeners discover God’s love and live boldly as the saints they’re called to be. Whether you're driving to work or winding down at night, this is the podcast that tells you the truth, meets you where you are—and lifts you higher.
Episodes
Mountains Made LowDoubt
In the episode, Dennis and Christine talk about their experiences with doubt in the spiritual life and how it's not a failure of faith, but an invitation to…
Mountains Made LowLove Pets with a Catholic Heart
In this episode of Mountains Made Low, we explore what it means to love our pets—not just with affection, but with proper reverence rooted in Catholic…
Mountains Made LowBe Still: The Spiritual Power of Silence
In a world of constant noise and endless motion, silence can feel like a luxury—or even a threat. But within the Catholic tradition, silence is not emptiness…
Mountains Made LowPracticing Catholics
In a caffeine fueled episode for Christine, our co-hosts talk about what would define someone as a practicing Catholic. The words "relationship" and…
Mountains Made LowThe Little Way of St. Thérèse
Join Dennis and Christine as they welcome Deacon Paul Fisher, from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, to the show to delve into the life of St. Thérèse and how…
Mountains Made LowCoffee Talk #6
New Coffee Talk Conversation! This week, Dennis and Christine discuss their favorite Catholic movies, how they feel about the term LGBT Catholic, and whether…
Mountains Made LowConformed in Confirmation
In this episode Dennis and Christine delve into the life-transforming power and efficacy of the sacrament of Confirmation and how God uses this sacrament to…
Mountains Made LowWeapons against the Demonic Pt. 2
In a continuation from last week's episode, Dennis and Christine discuss Venerable Fulton Sheen's insights concerning demonic activity in the world and the…
Mountains Made LowSigns of the Demonic Pt. 1
This week, Christine and Dennis begin to talk about signs of demonic activity in the world using the spiritual insights of Venerable Fulton Sheen.
Mountains Made LowMoney
This week, Dennis and Christine are talking about different generational attitudes toward money and about we're called to treat money as a tool and not our…
Mountains Made LowOur One Choice
Join Christine and Dennis this week as they dive into the Spiritual Exercises and talk about how to grow in our understanding and experience of God's love…
Mountains Made LowMusic for the Soul
Tom Kuchler, Director of Music for St. Albert the Great Parish in Huntingdon Valley, PA, returns to the pod for a candid discussion on the role of music in…
Mountains Made LowPornography
In their first episode with a content advisory, Dennis and Christine address the darkness of pornography and respond to the common myth that it's harmless. Our…
Mountains Made LowCelibacy and the Priesthood
Can priests marry? Is a married priesthood the solution to the "vocation crisis?" Why is the discipline of priestly celibacy even practiced in the Catholic…
Mountains Made LowCoffee (& Tea) Talk 5 - Candid Conversations on Faith
Join Dennis and Christine for this latest Coffee Talk episode where they delve into the topics of being saved, attending Catholic weddings outside of the…
Mountains Made LowHope Is For Hard Things
In this episode, Christine and Dennis delve into the virtue of Hope and how hope sustains us in all things, especially during those times when things are at…
Mountains Made LowYour Role As a Missionary Disciple
Join Dennis and Christine as they delve into our baptismal calling to be missionary disciples and the practical ways that we can live our this calling in daily…
Mountains Made LowThe Sanctity of Motherhood
Dennis and Christine challenge today's modern view of motherhood in light of the beauty and sanctity of motherhood championed by Church and found in the sacred…
Mountains Made LowLosing F.A.C.E.
We all want to save face because no one ever wants to look bad, but to grow in holiness we need to lose F.A.C.E. In this episode Dennis and Christine talk…
Mountains Made LowRemembering Pope Francis
In this week's episode, Dennis and Christine remember the legacy of the late Pope Francis, while also commenting on the divisive reaction to his passing and…
Mountains Made LowEucharistic Miracles
In this week's episode, Dennis and Christine break down Eucharistic Miracles and the impact of the soon to be SAINT Carlo Acutis in the life of the Church and…
Mountains Made LowThe Seven Last Words
In this week's episode, Christine and Dennis lead listeners through a meditative reflection on the Seven Last Words of Christ as we celebrate Holy Week.
Mountains Made LowWho were Pilate, Judas, and Longinus?
As we prepare for Holy Week, Dennis and Christine delve into three prominent figures of the passion narrative who are as shrouded in mystery as they are well…
Mountains Made LowCatholic Trivia: The Faith-Off
Dennis and Christine face off in Catholic Trivia. Dennis pranks Christine. Christine doesn't handle it well. Happy April Fool's Day.
Mountains Made LowSelf-Love & Self-Care
In this week's episode, Dennis and Christine dive into the much ignored topic of real self-love and consider ways in which caring for the body and the soul can…
Mountains Made LowControl
Struggle with control? Join the club! This week, Dennis and Christine tackle the issue of control and how we can welcome God into ALL areas of our life so we…
Mountains Made LowWould You Rather? Edition
It's the one year anniversary of the podcast! To celebrate, Dennis and Christine offer a unique Coffee and Tea Talk edition of Mountains Made Low and play a…
Mountains Made LowYou Are a Masterpiece!
If we could only see ourselves as God sees us, it would be a huge game-changer! In this episode, Dennis and Christine dive into Ephesians 2:10 to help…
Mountains Made LowWhat Were You Made For?
This week, Dennis and Christine dive into why God made YOU! Were we made for pleasure? Power? Recognition? Something more?? Find out how God made us for…
Mountains Made LowWhy Be Catholic?
This week's episode is an enthusiastic conversation on why Catholicism is unlike any other religious tradition in the world. Dennis and Christine talk about…
Mountains Made LowI Need a Miracle!
Have you ever received a miracle? Chances are you have, but all too often we fail to recognize those moments when God is breaking into our day to remind us of…
Mountains Made LowUnderstanding Annulments
Join Christine and Dennis for this episode as they help listeners understand what annulments are an are not, why they are necessary, and how they can bring…
Mountains Made LowRelics
This week, Dennis and Christine discuss the Catholic veneration of relics. What constitutes a relic in the first place? Are there different "classes" of…
Mountains Made LowDoes God Exist? Prove It!
Have you ever had someone tell you unequivocally that God doesn't exist and then go on to use Science and Reason to prove their point? Perhaps you have…
Mountains Made LowHonor Your Parents
One of the most overlooked and undervalued commandments is the call to honor our father and mother, but what exactly are we being asked to do and how do we do…
Mountains Made LowWhat's Your Resolution?
We always enter the new year with a lot of ambition and can-do attitude, setting personal goals for health and wellness, financial success, improved…
Mountains Made LowCoffee (& Tea) Talk 4 - Candid Conversations on Faith
Christine changes things up for our Coffee (& Tea) Talk episode, and instantly regrets it! Find out why, as we discuss our thoughts on the death penalty, the…
Mountains Made LowDon't Say That!
As Christians we often say things that are well-meaning, sincere, and well-intended, but there are somethings we just shouldn't say even though our intentions…
Mountains Made LowGod Give Me a Sign!
As human beings we use signs to communicate to each other, and as a Church, we use signs to convey the sacred in simple and sometimes profound ways, but how do…
Mountains Made LowConfession Hangups
Catholics have a lot of hangups when it comes to going to Confession. Negative experiences, fear, shame, indifference, all play a factor to one degree or…
Mountains Made LowWho Am I to Judge?
We've all heard or been told that we don't have any right to judge others, but is that entirely true? What is being implied when someone says, “Who are you to…
Mountains Made LowMake the Most of Advent
In this episode, Christine and Dennis help listeners to really enter into the beauty and mystery of the Advent Season so that their hearts are truly prepared…
Mountains Made LowSin: To Rule and Ruin
We know what sin is, but do we truly understand what sin does? In this episode, Dennis and Christine wade into the nature of sin and discuss how it can rule…
Mountains Made LowThe Goal of Life
Ever wondered what the purpose or goal of your life was? We help you discover it in this episode!
Mountains Made LowYou're Gonna Need a Boat
Join us for this episode as we discuss how to navigate the storms of life. Just as God provided Noah with very specific directions on how to build his boat to…
Mountains Made LowAre You a Zombie Catholic?
In this Halloween Episode, Dennis and Christine have a little fun talking about the real cultural phenomenon of being a "zombie catholic." What are the sign…
Mountains Made LowThe Rosary
In this episode Christine and Dennis explore the history of the Rosary, its importance as a sacramental, the various ways to pray the Rosary, and some of the…
Mountains Made LowCoffee (& Tea) Talk 3 - Candid Conversations on Faith
Join Dennis and Christine over a cup of java or for a spot of tea and some candid conversations on matters of faith. In this episode we discuss how parents…
Mountains Made LowOccult Practices
As we enter into the season of ghosts, witches, and goblins, Dennis and Christine weigh in on occult practices and the hazards they pose for Christians who…
Mountains Made LowArtificial Intelligence
The rapid onslaught of artificial intelligence is outpacing humanity's ability to wrestle with the moral implications of its use and is creating more questions…
Mountains Made LowHeaven & Hell
So where are you headed? Are you on the road to eternal life and the beatific vision of God or are you on the road to perdition? Join Dennis & Christine this…
Mountains Made LowJudgment
In this episode, Christine and Dennis continue their discussion on the Four Last Things focusing on Judgment and Purgatory. We'll help listeners understand the…
Mountains Made LowDeath
Death. It's coming for everyone and no one is escaping it. Join Christine and Dennis as they explore the Catholic view of the Four Last Things (Death…
Mountains Made LowSpiritual Disciplines
This week Christine and Dennis take listeners through a discussion on four major schools of spirituality within the Church. Each of these spiritual disciplines…
Mountains Made LowS.P.I.C.E. Up Your Relationships!
Join Dennis and Christine this week for a conversation on the five forms of intimacy that exist to varying degrees in every relationship, and how to cultivate…
Mountains Made LowMental Health and Faith
We diverge from our usual format in this episode to conduct and interview with none other than Christine's dad, who is a psychiatrist and a deacon in the…