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Avoiding Babylon

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Avoiding Babylon was started during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. During these difficult and dark days, when most of us were isolated from family, friends, our parishes, and even the Sacraments themselves, this channel was started as a statement of standing against the tyrannical mandates that many of us were living under. Since those early days, this channel has morphed into an amazing community of friends…no…more than friends…Christian brothers and sisters…who have grown in joy and

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Toward Easter - Daily Readings & Meditations for Lent...

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2025/03/14

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! Patience stands as one of the most misunderstood virtues of our spiritual life. We think it means calmly waiting for our coffee or enduring a traffic jam without cursing. But the paralytic in today's Gospel shows us something far more profound – a man who returned faithfully to the healing pool for thirty-eight years, never abandoning hope despite n...

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102:53

Sam Shamoun Returns for Blood Sport Apologetics

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2025/03/14

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! Many Christians struggle to find clear evidence of the Trinity in the Old Testament, often conceding this ground when dialoguing with Jewish or Muslim friends. But what if Christ was hiding in plain sight throughout the Hebrew Scriptures? In this revelatory discussion, Sam Shamoon takes us on a journey through biblical passages that the early Churc...

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Toward Easter - Daily Readings & Meditations for Lent...

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2025/03/13

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! The power of persistent faith takes center stage in this meditation for the First Week of Lent as we examine the remarkable story of the Canaanite woman. When she approaches Jesus seeking healing for her daughter, his response seems harsh: "the bread of the children is not for dogs." Yet her humble persistence—"but the little dogs eat the crumbs"—ul...

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120:48

Priests Dance on TikTok While Rome Burns

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2025/03/12

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! A fascinating dive into the collision between traditional Catholic values and modern digital culture as we examine viral videos of priests creating TikTok dances that compromise clerical dignity. The episode opens with a critical analysis of this troubling trend, connecting it to Leo XIII's warning about preserving the modesty and gravity befitting ...

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Toward Easter - Daily Readings & Meditations for Lent...

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2025/03/12

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! Deep within our Catholic tradition lies the often-forgotten treasure of Embertide – those sacred days of intensified prayer and fasting that punctuate our liturgical year. Today's reflection brings us to Ember Wednesday of the first week in Lent, where we're reminded of the profound spiritual significance these ancient observances hold. The Gospel ...

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Toward Easter - Daily Readings & Meditations for Lent...

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2025/03/11

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! The simplicity of a child's faith stands at the heart of today's Lenten reflection. Drawing from Matthew 21:16 — "Out of the mouth of infants thou hast perfected praise" — we witness a powerful Gospel scene where children recognize Jesus as the Messiah while learned Pharisees remain blind to what unfolds before them. What prevents these educated rel...

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85:48

What is Kayfabe?

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2025/03/10

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! The smoke and mirrors of modern politics has never been more apparent than in our post-2024 election landscape. In this riveting conversation, Anthony and Kale explore the concept of "kayfabe" – a wrestling term describing staged events presented as authentic – and how it perfectly captures the theatrical nature of today's political scene. The disc...

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Toward Easter - Daily Readings & Meditations for Lent...

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2025/03/10

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! The journey through Lent begins with a powerful reminder that this sacred season is fundamentally about conversion. Drawing from the prophet Ezekiel's portrayal of the Lord as the Good Shepherd, we're invited to recognize how Christ seeks out His lost sheep, binds up what is broken, and restores what is wounded. A sense of spiritual urgency permeat...

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Toward Easter - Daily Readings & Meditations for Lent...

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2025/03/09

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! During this first Sunday of Lent meditation, we explore what it truly means to enter into our own forty days in the desert – not just through fasting, but through the powerful practice of prayer and spiritual withdrawal. Drawing from the day's Mass readings in the traditional Roman rite, we examine how biblical figures like Moses and Elias spent th...

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Toward Easter - Daily Readings & Meditations for Lent...

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2025/03/08

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! Have you ever considered how a single careless word can spread beyond your control, wreaking havoc you never intended? The first Saturday of Lent invites us to examine one of our most common yet destructive spiritual ailments—sins of the tongue. Drawing from Mark's Gospel, we reflect on how Jesus healed the sick with just the touch of his garment, ...

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Toward Easter - Daily Readings & Meditations for Lent...

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2025/03/07

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! Prayer changes our hearts. Penance disciplines our bodies. Charity connects us to other people. These three pillars form what Father Troadec calls "the three Ps of Lent" - the essential spiritual practices that transform this season from mere ritual into profound renewal. As we navigate the early days of our Lenten journey, we're reminded that abst...

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Protestant Opposition to Lent is Cooperation with Satan

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2025/03/07

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! The landscape of religious conversion is shifting dramatically. While mainstream Catholicism struggles with retention, Catholic apologetics is surging online with remarkable success among Protestants. This episode explores this fascinating reversal and delves into why traditional Catholic arguments are resonating powerfully with modern audiences. G...

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Toward Easter - Daily Readings & Meditations for Lent...

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2025/03/06

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! A transformative conversation unfolds today, guiding us through the spiritual renewal that Lent offers. We focus on the essential practice of examining our conscience as a path toward deeper healing and connection with God. Resolutions Let us take greater care in our examination of conscience. Let us make a good act of contrition, regre...

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Toward Easter - Daily Readings & Meditations for Lent...

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2025/03/05

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! This episode invites listeners to embark on a transformative Lenten journey starting with Ash Wednesday. We explore the profound significance of acknowledging our mortality through the powerful reminder, "Remember, man, that thou art dust and unto dust thou shalt return." Our discussions delve into structured daily readings designed for spiritual gr...

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113:16

Father Mike Schmitz Drops the Ball on Fox News

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2025/03/05

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! Prepared for a rollercoaster ride of humor and insights? In this episode, we're sharing an outrageous dental visit filled with miscommunication and a series of unexpected twists—think root canal gone wrong, revealing some common stereotypes along the way! After the laughs, we tackle a serious topic: the rise of young men returning to the Catholic Ch...

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122:18

The End of the Francis Era?

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2025/02/26

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! As the health of Pope Francis becomes a topic of increasing concern, discussions about the future of the Catholic Church gain momentum. In this episode, we dive into commentary on potential successors and the implications their leadership might have on the church's trajectory. The conversation ranges from exploring the Pope's health to how the lands...

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EXPOSED: Liberals Finally Cook Up Plan to Take Down...

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2025/02/24

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! Kash Patel leading the FBI—what does that mean for the future of American politics? In our latest episode, we navigate the intriguing waters of Kash Patel's appointment, exploring how it reflects the strategic maneuvers of former President Trump and his allies while political opponents struggle to find a cohesive response. We also humorously critiqu...

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The USCCB's Addiction to Deep State Money with...

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2025/02/21

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! What if the very institutions you trust are entangled in webs of power and politics? Join us on this episode for a riveting exploration of the intersections between faith, politics, and global influence. We kick off with a light-hearted take on the controversial fashion choice of skinny jeans for youth pastors, setting the stage for deeper discussio...

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124:09

Pope Francis Protecting His Legacy as the End...

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2025/02/19

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! What happens when a plane crash turns into a miraculous survival story? We start off by unraveling an unbelievable tale of icy conditions, potential errors, and the astonishing fact that everyone on board survived. As we recount this thrilling event, we also share our own hilarious anxieties about flying and poke fun at the stereotype of passengers ...

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152:48

What do Zoomers Think about Pope Francis's Comments...

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2025/02/14

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! What does it truly mean to be American in our ever-shifting cultural landscape?" Join us as we explore this question and more in a lively episode filled with humor, insight, and a touch of nostalgia. With Anthony away on a family ski trip, Rob and Nick lead the charge alongside Josiah, discussing everything from subscriber growth to Josiah's upcomin...

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