We’re back with a special episode! This one is all about spiritual communion. Bryan tells us why really wanting bread that makes you live forever is sometimes enough, particularly in these times when it is not safe to gather at church. Our sain

Episode 46: Song of Solomon part 2

Sep 6th, 2019 40m 34s

This week we are wrapping up the Song of Solomon. Bryan walks us through the many interpretations of this story and Shannon wonders why anyone would want this to be less sexy. Our saint this week is Saint Marcarius the Younger, the hermit of a

Episode 45: Song of Solomon part 1

Aug 30th, 2019 35m 21s

This week we are starting a two part series on the sexiest book of the bible, The Song of Solomon. Bryan tells us about this unique book and outlines the story that this series of poems tells. Our saint is Saint Roch, whose life was saved by a

Episode 44: Liturgical Colors

Aug 23rd, 2019 32m 30s

This week we are talking about Liturgical Colors! Bryan takes us through the different colors of the liturgical calendar through history and we reveal what that has to do with our facebook page! Our saint is Saint Jean Baptiste De La Salle, a f

Episode 43: Samuel Seabury and the founding of the Episcopal Church

Aug 16th, 2019 43m 12s

This week Bryan tells us the story of Samuel Seabury (yes, the guy from Hamilton) and the founding the Episcopal Church! We trace the history from Anglicans, through the colonies, and into the independent United States. Our saint this week is S

Episode 42: Limbo

Aug 9th, 2019 53m 31s

This week we are talking about Limbo! Bryan tells us the story of the two kinds of limbo and the controversy that had followed one of them through history. Our saint is Saint Adjutor of Vernon, who definitely would have owned a Yacht. Theme

Episode 41: The Nine Choirs of Angels

Aug 2nd, 2019 42m 24s

This week we are talking about Angels! Bryan takes us through the nine types of angels, which range from slightly shiny people to constantly moving animal faced things. Our saint is Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerick, a woman with some dramatic he

Episode 40: Abortion

Jul 26th, 2019 51m 32s

This is a special episode this week! We are talking about Abortion with Rev. Katey Zeh. She guides us through some biblical references used by both sides of the abortion debate, talks about it’s history as a political issue, and encourages ever

Episode 39: Hildegard

Jul 19th, 2019 42m 32s

We are turning the tables this week and Shannon is taking over the episode! Listen as she makes her case to Bryan about why Hildegard should be the Patron Saint of Podcasts. Our actual patronage pop quiz this week is about Saint Bernard of Cla

Episode 38: Confession part 2

Jul 12th, 2019 46m 4s

We are wrapping up our two-parter on Confession this week! We pick up with the transition into individual confession all the way to the confession we know today. Bryan explains to Shannon what it’s like to go to confession. Our saint this week

Episode 37: Confession part 1

Jul 5th, 2019 48m 33s

In this first half of a two part on confession, Bryan tells us a bible story and we start to trace the early history of confession from public to private. Our saint is this week is Saint Adrian of Adrian of Nicomedia, a dumb guy with a really c

Episode 36: Bishops

Jun 28th, 2019 49m 52s

This week we are looking at bishops! Bryan walks us through the history of bishops in the Catholic Church and beyond, as well the roles of bishops in various denominations today. Our saint this week is Saint Blaise, who could talk to animals.

Episode 35: Differences in Biblical Translation

Jun 21st, 2019 34m 33s

This week we are looking at differences in biblical translation! Bryan walks us through some different translations of the bible and then we compare one psalm in all three translations. Things get wild. Our saint is Saint Peregrine Laziosi who

Episode 34: Vacation Bible School

Jun 14th, 2019 43m 21s

This week we are going on vacation! Specifically, we are going to Vacation Bible School! Bryan tells us all about the history of using summer breaks for christian education and also crafts! Our saint is Saint Julian whose life story reads like

Episode 33: The Book of Judith

Jun 7th, 2019 35m 38s

It’s story time this week on Sunday School. Bryan is telling us all about the Book of Judith, a story full of war, gore, and a super badass lady. Our saint is another awesome lady, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini. Theme song: Adam Griffin https:/

Episode 32: The Rosary part 2

May 31st, 2019 37m 35s

This is the second half of our two-part series on the rosary. This week Bryan teaches us how to pray a rosary and tells us about all sorts of different kinds of rosaries and prayer beads. Our saint this week is Saint Romedio of Nonsberg, anothe

Episode 31: The Rosary part 1

May 24th, 2019 51m 13s

This is the first part of a two-parter all about the rosary. This week we cover the history of the rosary and its prayers. Our saints are Saints Francisco and Jacinta (plus their cousin Lucia) whose visions made them serious and austere. Theme

Episode 30: Stylites

May 17th, 2019 47m 59s

This week were are talking about Stylites! It all starts with a guy named Simeon who wanted to get further from people and closer to god, until eventually he ended up living on a pillar for the rest of his life. Our saint is Saint Frances of Ro

Episode 29: The Sign of Peace

May 10th, 2019 43m 58s

This week we are talking about the Sign of Peace. This part of the service has different names and shows up in different places but it’s your chance to connect with your fellow church-goers and say “peace be with you.” Our saint is Saint Gummar

Episode 28: Snake Handling

May 3rd, 2019 44m 48s

If you are afraid of snakes, this is NOT the episode for you because we are talking all about snake handling! Bryan tells us where in the Bible this idea comes from and highlights some of the key players in the history of this practice in Ameri

Episode 27: The Seven Deadly Sins

Apr 26th, 2019 40m 37s

This week we are talking all about the seven deadly sins. Bryan traces the history of lists of sins from before Christianity through Dante and beyond as we narrow down the list to these seven that we know so well. Our saint is Saint Dunston, wh

Episode 26: Maundy Thurday

Apr 19th, 2019 38m 13s

Today we are talking about Maundy Thursday and the practice of foot washing. We trace this practice from Jesus all the way to churches today and help solve the mystery of why everyone sat at the same side of the table at the Last Supper. Our sa

Episode 25: Bryan is the Heathen

Apr 12th, 2019 48m 13s

We are turning the tables this week and Bryan gets to be the heathen! Our good friend (and actual bible scholar) Megan comes on the show to give her notes on fruit, God’s attitude, guys named John, and more! Our saint is Saint Brigid, who loved

Episode 24: Labyrinth Walking

Apr 5th, 2019 42m 14s

This week, Bryan takes Shannon on a field trip to experience praying with a labyrinth. We go over the history and practice of labyrinths before chatting about the experience each of them had trying this out in person. Our saint is Saint Benedic

Episode 23: The Sign of the Cross

Mar 29th, 2019 43m 19s

You know what makes a great podcast episode? Talking about physical gestures! This week, Bryan covers the Sign of the Cross while Shannon stares at her hands. Our saint is Saint Gertrude, who came from a whole family of saints. Theme song: Ada