In this week’s episode, we ramble a little - what else is new? We are talking about lots of fun stuff like the Transfiguration of the Lord, the latest with us and “strange” things that Catholics do. If you’ve ever thought about checking out a C

Updates & Scapulars

Jul 16th, 2018 39m 12s

So we know it has been awhile since we have done a show but we promise it was for a good reason. Check out this weeks show as we give you an update and fill you on what has been going on and we have an interesting discussion on what seems to be

What is Pentecost?

May 21st, 2018 26m 39s

Happy Birthday to the Catholic Church! Today we are chatting about Pentecost, plus the latest news with us. We appreciate your patience while we navigate through the next few weeks, you’ll hear more about why as you listen in. Thanks for listen

What is Ascension Thursday?

May 7th, 2018 45m 30s

In this week's episode, we'll fill you in on the latest about our upcoming big adventure. After that we're chatting about Ascension Thursday and pondering what that might have been like to witness. We cap things off by interviewing the Co-Presi

The Story of Saint Catherine of Siena

Apr 30th, 2018 51m 28s

This week we moved things outdoors so we could enjoy some of the lovely Kentucky spring that FINALLY decided to show up. We realized that in the midst of all of the huge changes that have been going on with us these past few weeks, we never fin

What Do You Let Into Your Heart?

Apr 23rd, 2018 45m 20s

In today’s episode, we’re talking about being discerning about the things we allow into our hearts. It’s a learning process - one we will surely never master - BUT we’re figuring out how to listen to those pulls and nudges that help to clue us

Movin' On Up!

Apr 16th, 2018 29m 6s

We’re back! After taking last week off, we’re chatting about making the move from Inquiry to RCIA this week. We’ll tell you all about how it went PLUS we’ll update you on some upcoming changes that are on the horizon.

What's the Biggest Catholic Celebration?

Apr 2nd, 2018 26m 13s

We're talking about the biggest celebration in the Liturgical year! We had the pleasure of witnessing the first baptism, confirmation and communion of a friend during last night's Easter Vigil Mass. We may have done some awkward stuff...what el

What is Holy Week?

Mar 26th, 2018 43m 26s

Today we’re chatting about Holy Week! Plus, we’ll answer a burning question along with our audience - Which Saint would you like to have dinner with and why?

What is an Incorruptible Saint?

Mar 19th, 2018 52m 35s

This week’s episode takes a look at some interesting supernatural occurrences as we explore the story of the first Incorruptible, Saint Cecilia. We also talk about the Solemnity of Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. For more informatio

The Story of Saint Patrick

Mar 12th, 2018 30m 17s

It’s Laetare Sunday! Easter is on the horizon! In this episode we fill you in on Laetare Sunday and then we talk about the story of Saint Patrick, patron Saint of Ireland.

This Was Not Our Best Episode

Mar 5th, 2018 22m 59s

Howdy, friends! This week's episode is so awkward. We talk about our week being kinda crummy and the challenge that brings for our Lenten commitments. You'll also hear about our first visit back to Inquiry as RCIA Sponsors and how spending the

Everything You Every Wanted To know About RCIA But Were Afraid to Ask

Feb 26th, 2018 1h 2m

On this week's episode we welcome our very special guest, Cara Johnson! Cara is the Adult Religious Formation Coordinator at Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary and she joins us to talk about all things RCIA. Listen in and let us know what questions

Things Are Excel-LENT!

Feb 19th, 2018 1h

What an EVENTFUL week! In this episode, we will fill you in on the ways that God spoke to us this week - it was literally divine. We’ll fill you in on the way things are going with our Lenten commitments and tell you about something new and exc

Ash Wednesday and Lent Prep

Feb 12th, 2018 51m 54s

In this week’s episode, we talk about getting prepped for Lent. What is Ash Wednesday? What are the ashes all about? What is Lent? When do we abstain and when do we fast? PLUS - what are your friendly hosts doing to observe Lent this year? All

What is a Sacrament?

Feb 4th, 2018 46m 8s

Today’s episode of the Awkward Catholics explores sacraments - what does it mean to be a sacrament? How many sacraments are there? What are the sacraments? We’ll explain (awkwardly, of course) what the sacraments are and briefly talk about each

What is Candlemas?

Jan 31st, 2018 35m 27s

On this week’s episode of Awkward Catholics, we’ll give you a rundown of the things you can expect to hear on our show now that we have finished our conversion story. We’ll let you in on a dream we’re chasing as we talk a little about our trip

Why does the Catholic Bible have more books than the Protestant one?

Jan 30th, 2018 56m 2s

Welcome back! Thanks for joining us on another episode of the Awkward Catholics. On this week's episode we FINALLY finish our conversion story. We talk about our first confession, our first communion and our saint names. Then we examine the rea

Snow, Advice and a Giveaway Winner!

Jan 14th, 2018 43m 24s

Welcome back, friends! In this week's episode, we talk about the snow, continuing our conversion (we're almost finished with our story) and Ordinary Time. We also get into a touchy subject as we try to answer the question "When is it okay not t

The Feast of the Epiphany

Jan 8th, 2018 41m 14s

Happy 2018, folks! In this week's episode, we pick up where we left off in our conversion story. We also chat about Epiphany Sunday and the ability to do awkward things during Mass even after we've successfully done them for years...

Happy New Year from the Awkward Catholics!

Jan 1st, 2018 1h

Happy New Year's Eve! In tonight's episode, the Awkward Catholics talk about how God showed up in big ways this year. We also talk about our resolutions for 2018 and the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Thanks so much for joining us. We pray f

Merry Christmas from the Awkward Catholics

Dec 29th, 2017 40m 38s

Merry Christmas everyone! We hit the metaphorical "snooze" button on recording this week, so you're getting an episode on an irregular day. Sorry to keep you waiting, but if you're Christmas has been anything like ours, you may not yet have had

Third Sunday of ADVENTure

Dec 17th, 2017 1h 6m

Happy Advent! We are heading into week three of Advent and this year it happens to be our last full week of the Advent season. That's because next week we will be celebrating Christmas immediately after the fourth Sunday of Advent - and maybe t

The ADVENTure Continues!!!!

Dec 17th, 2017 35m 6s

The second Sunday of Advent is already here! Wow, this week flew by. In our second episode (this one!) we share more of our conversion story and talk a little more about our Advent. Check it out!