Theology for the Unwanted

By Theology for the Unwanted

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Join Dan and Jon as they explore Catholic moral theology as two guys who both love being Catholic but haven’t always felt 100% welcome. Theology for the Unwanted shares touching stories from countless who have felt this way about some aspect of their life. We dive into what moral theologians working on these complex issues have to say. You might be surprised at just how much Catholic cultures vary country by country. Yet we still find a way to stay unified and deeply devoted to Christian life. Particularly in the modern world, faith is often filtered through a cultural lens or religious discipline. But through hearing these stories, we create a sense of unity among Catholics, even those who have different opinions. If we think of theology as reality, pointing us toward God, then we come to understand it as a lived experience. This helps us all live out our faith in a more concrete sacramental way. All of us, including non-practicing and former Catholics, have something in common. The Father desires to see you in heaven, Jesus died on that Cross for you, and Mary our mother deeply cares for you as her own child. By putting on that lens we can finally start doing serious theology and making everyone feel wanted. A special thank you to each guest that has come on the show. They come from many backgrounds with diverse views. Their contributions are never considered an endorsement of Theology for the Unwanted. But Dan and Jon believe that each guest has an important and unique message that can help Catholics overall further discern how to recognize Christ in their lives.

Episode Date
Algorithms and Exclusion. Why Catholic Theology is REALLY Paying Attention Now.
Jul 14, 2026
Faithful Gay Catholic & Theology Questions My Parish Discouraged Me From Asking
Jun 07, 2026
The Soft Divorce: Where Canon Law and Theology Part Ways
May 20, 2026
Theology Textbook Trap: What We Miss About True Catholic Freedom
May 16, 2026
8-Pack Abs & Incense: Muscular Catholicism and Sacred Tradition
Apr 10, 2026
The 24-Hour Mindset Killing Your Holy Week, Bishop Bonny’s slams the Vatican & the Day of Return
Apr 02, 2026
Unbind Him. The Lazarus Closet and the Greek Words Your Parish Never Told You
Mar 26, 2026
Between Idol and Icon: College Ministry, Certainty, and the Unwanted
Mar 11, 2026
Why Lent Isn't a Macho Contest. And using Latin to mask modern ideas
Mar 02, 2026
Pope Leo XIV’s Rooftop Move: What His New Housemates Signal
Feb 04, 2026
The Scene Of The Crime? Vulnerability in confession & the promise of Christ’s presence
Jan 27, 2026
Grab bag questions! And why messiness in life is an opportunity to be like Mary.
Jan 07, 2026
Opening remarks at the book launch party.
Dec 07, 2025
A look inside my book. My pain as a closeted Catholic and how theology helped me move forward
Nov 06, 2025
New Wineskins: Bishops Rethinking Human Nature and Church Practice
Oct 29, 2025
Respect Life Month. How to think like a Catholic theologian and not get trapped in politics
Oct 25, 2025
Clericalism, Politics, and Peace: A Vatican Reporter Keeps Her Faith
Oct 08, 2025
Beyond Certainty: Does "God with us" mean "God allows" bad things to happen? And Catechism on Same-Sex Couples
Oct 01, 2025
Cardinal's hot take on un-mercy in Catholic textbooks. Doing mercy. And pro-abortion senator gets an award?
Sep 24, 2025
When Rules Meet Real Life: Stories, Sin, and the Church
Sep 16, 2025
Pain as a Status Symbol: Modern "Offer It Up" vs. the Theology of Catholic Compassion
Sep 09, 2025
Who Gets to Receive? Communion, Mercy, and the Catholic Side-Eye
Sep 02, 2025
Determined to stay Catholic. Can theology overcome the culture of secrecy in parishes?
Aug 05, 2025
A Reverent and Traditional Mass. Can we do that without getting political?
Jul 30, 2025
Church History Shows Just How Much We’ve Changed. Navigating Catholicism for Future Crises.
Jul 22, 2025
What's it like to receive a Catholic blessing as a same-sex or legally remarried couple? Exploring beyond black/white definitions and diving into theology.
Jul 16, 2025
The Courage of Leaving: what Catholic theologians can learn from those who left. Featuring Cade from 'Intrinsically Ordered'
Jul 08, 2025
Stranger in the Pews: What it really takes to belong from two Catholic converts
Jul 02, 2025
Reflections for Pride Month. Beyond the Secret: Catholic theologians on honesty and discovering how God made you
Jun 24, 2025
Going to Confession? Yikes! And Pope Leo's pontificate taking shape.
Jun 19, 2025
Intro. Unveiling Truth in a Polarized World
Jun 17, 2025