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Fr. Simon Esshaki hosts engaging conversations and shares a meal with three of his brother priests. This Catholic podcast offers candid, informal discussions on theology, faith, and contemporary issues, seen through a distinct Chaldean Catholic lens.
Explore the profound ancient spirituality of the Church of the East, bringing unique and fresh perspectives to Christianity and modern culture. This show is for anyone seeking spiritual insights, Catholic wisdom, and meaningful dialogue about faith in today's world.
Listen in for discussions that truly nourish your soul, enlighten your understanding, and make you hungry!
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Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical on AI Just Dropped & We Actually Read It [Ep. 87]
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May 29, 2026 |
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Holy Spirit & Pentecost: Speaking in Tongues Means Speaking in Love [Ep. 86]
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May 22, 2026 |
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Uniting the Church of the East & A New Chaldean Patriarch [Ep. 85]
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May 14, 2026 |
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What Does a Priest Really Go Through? The Side People Rarely See [Ep. 84]
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May 07, 2026 |
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Slowing Down: Fighting Hustle Culture & the Craziness of Life [Ep. 83]
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Don’t Let Your Heart Be Troubled: Finding Peace in Jesus [Ep. 82]
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Trump "Roasts" Pope Leo... How Should Catholics Feel About It? [Ep. 81]
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Plenary Indulgences: What They Really Do (& Don't) + Divine Mercy Sunday [Ep. 80]
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Chaldean Church at a Critical Moment & the Silence of Holy Week [Ep. 79]
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Kiss Jesus' Feet or Post for Likes? Shia LaBeouf & Virtue Signaling [Ep. 78]
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Jesus' 3 Temptations: Dostoevsky's Grand Inquisitor & How Love Wins [Ep. 77]
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Escape Doomscrolling: The Epstein Files & The Weight of Constant Bad News [Ep. 76]
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Healing Family Trauma, Parenting Advice, & AI Therapy [Ep. 75]
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Ba'utha and Jonah: What Fasting Can Reveal About Ourselves [Ep. 74]
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Are My Desires Good or Bad? Overcoming Habitual Sin and Self-Doubt [Ep. 73]
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Why Don't You Feel God?: Spiritual Dryness & Desolation | Live from SEEK26 [Ep. 72]
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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God Became Man: A Controversial Christmas Story? [Ep. 71]
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Scandal and Corruption in the Church: Where We Go From Here [Ep. 70]
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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What True Unity with the Orthodox Church Has to Look Like [Ep. 69]
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Cinema & Synods: Pope Leo Says "Go to the Movies" [Ep. 68]
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Are We Losing Our Minds to AI? | Feeding Fathers [Ep. 67]
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Chaldean Catholic Identity Crisis: Youth Embracing Tradition [Ep. 66]
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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The Nightmare Before All Saints' Day: Halloween and Breaking the Matrix [Ep. 65]
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Why Do We Put Our Faith in Politicians? Abortion Pill and Family Planning [Ep. 64]
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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How Young Generations Save Sacred Traditions [Ep. 63]
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Controversy of Honoring Pro-Abortion Leaders [Ep.62]
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Assassination Aftermath: Forgiveness in a Divided World [Ep. 61]
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Playing Halo to Being Holy: New Saints and New Priests [Ep. 60]
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Becoming Fathers: The Journey to Ordination [Ep. 59]
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Vows, Habits, & Religious Life [Ep. 58]
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Jubilee of Young People and Youth Convention [Ep. 57]
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Mary Is a Big Deal: The Assumption in Tradition and Scripture [Ep. 56]
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Did Jesus 'Nerf' Himself? Lessons from the Transfiguration [Ep. 55]
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Modesty, Comic-Con, and Communal Meals [Ep. 54]
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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This Could Have Been a Text (Is It Really Urgent?) [Ep. 53]
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Gossip in the Digital Era: A Discussion on the TEA App [Ep. 52]
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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The Fatigue of Life and Living with Intention [Ep. 51]
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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50th Episode Extravaganza [Ep. 50]
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Sacred Heart Devotion & Marriage [Ep. 49]
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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To Chant, or Not to Chant? [Ep. 48]
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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What Should a Priest Wear on Bingo Night? [Ep. 47]
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Holy Spirit & Pentecost: Accuser vs. Advocate and Bad Puns [Ep. 46]
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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The Ascension: Victory, Glory, and Divine Timing [Ep. 45]
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May 29, 2025 |
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Talking Parables with the Monks [Ep. 44]
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May 22, 2025 |
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Papal Aura and Italian Memes [Ep. 43]
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May 15, 2025 |
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Foretaste of Heaven and German Food [Ep. 42]
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May 08, 2025 |
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The New Pope & New Sunday [Ep. 41]
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May 01, 2025 |
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What Happens After a Pope Dies? [Ep. 40]
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Intensity of Good Friday [Ep. 39]
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Holy Week in the Chaldean Tradition [Ep. 38]
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Sexual Sin and Human Dignity [Ep. 36]
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Sin & Scrupulosity [Ep. 35]
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Monks and Sisters [Ep. 34]
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Priest Life [Ep. 33]
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Do You Even Lent, Bro? [Ep. 32]
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Remembering Bishop Sarhad [Ep. 31]
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Ba'utha | Feeding Fathers [Ep. 30]
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Preach! What Makes a Great Homily? [Ep. 29]
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Stop and Chat About the Spirituality of Beards [Ep. 28]
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Being a Chill Guy [Ep. 27]
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Being a Nun | Feeding Sisters [S2E17]
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Mary's Yes and Baby Names [S2E16]
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Thanksgiving with a Side of Gratitude [S2E15]
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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So You Want to Be a Priest? [S2E14]
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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It's Gonna Be Okay: Anxiety During Uncertain Times [S2E13]
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Let's Talk About Luce [S2E12]
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Oh Look... More Priests Talking About Politics [S2E11]
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Chaldean-Assyrian Unity and More Confession Stuff [S2E10]
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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How to Unplug: Balancing Faith, Leisure, and Media Consumption [S2E9]
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Sabbath, Sin, and the Shadow of Death [S2E8]
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Weddings Cost Too Much and You Know It [S2E7]
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Live Q&A on Medjugorje
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Sep 21, 2024 |
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Cucumbers, Salt, and Salvation for Non-Christians [S2E6]
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Living the Sacrificial Love of Jesus and The Great Exchange [S2E5]
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Navigating Confession and Scrupulosity with a Side of Bone Broth [S2E4]
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Manifestations, Horoscopes, Exorcisms, and Conspiracy Theories [S2:E3]
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Pray, Then Play: The San Diego Padres and Lessons from Sports [S2:E2]
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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The Rite You Were Born Into, Receiving the Eucharist, and the Importance of Receptivity [S2:E1]
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Why Do Catholics Call Priests Father? Didn't Jesus Say Not To?? | Feeding Fathers [S1:E9]
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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⚠️ Will God Send You to Hell for Skipping Mass? Uncover the Truth | Feeding Fathers [S1:E8]
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Dealing with Betrayal, Gossip, and Catholic Views on Sexuality and Same-Sex Unions [S1: E7]
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Unpacking Harrison Butker’s Controversial Speech: Men, Women, and Gender Roles in Society [S1: EP:6]
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May 27, 2024 |
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Tackling Tough Questions: Hell, the Holy Trinity, and Handling Personal Injustices | Feeding Fathers [S1:E5]
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May 20, 2024 |
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Month of Mary, Gifts of the Spirit, Praise and Worship | Feeding Fathers [S1:E4]
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May 13, 2024 |
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Kanye West: From Preacher to Pornographer? Why Are Millennials Waiting Longer to Say 'I Do'? | Feeding Fathers [S1:E3]
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May 06, 2024 |
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Sacred or Scandalous? The Debate Over Fr. Rupnik’s Artworks in Churches | Feeding Fathers [S1:E2]
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Apr 29, 2024 |