The Christian Circle

In this episode Pamela talks to Kimberly Andrich about the Anima Christi and suffering. She explains: i. What is the Anima Christi prayer and how does it relate to your ministry? ii. What do we do when we are called to enter into suffering? iii. You mentioned being emptied by suffering. Can you explain this further? iv. Through your personal experience, how does suffering transform us?

In this episode Pamela talks to Christy Wilkens about discernment. She explains:- i. What is discernment and when do you use it? ii. What to do when we're grappling with indecision? iii. What do you mean by try for size? iv. Why peace?

In this episode Pamela talks to Kathleen Edelman about communication and temperament. She explains:- i. What is our natural wiring? ii. What are these colors that represent our personalities? iii. How knowing a color help us know how God wants us to be? iv. Can you give an example of improved communication with this concept?

In this episode, Ralph Martin talks to us about Advent and Is Jesus Coming Again? He explains: i. Is Jesus coming again? What is the evidence of this biblically? ii. Is he coming in our hearts or is He physically returning? iii. What are the signs of His coming & why should it matter to everyday Christians? iv. How do we prepare for His coming?

In this episode, Ann Gauger talks about: i. What is intelligent design? ii. What is the scientific evidence of the existence of God? iii. How is the human person distinct? iv. How do we understand the creation story? v. How did this shape your own conversion?

In this episode, Pamela talks to Eli McCarthy about being a non-violent peacemaker. He explains: i. What is a peacemaker and what is a non-violent peacemaker? ii. What steps do we take to become peacemakers given what's happening in the world, especially when everyone wants us to pick a side. iii. What is the single most powerful weapon we can wield as a peacemaker?

In this episode, Matthew Leonard talks about sainthood & mysticism. He explains: -What is mysticism? -Examples of mystics and their charisms. -Can everyday Christians become mystics and saints? -What role does have grace have? -How does the process of conversion take and how long? -Advice for those struggling on their path to "attain sainthood."

In this post, Duane and Carrie Daunt talk about being a man like St. Joseph. They explain - What is a model masculine man supposed to look like? Why is it important? -What are men supposed to lead and what qualities do they need to have? - What happens when they don't lead? How does St Joseph lead? -How can a man find out his mission? -When things get difficult, what should a man do or where should he turn?

In this episode, Debra Davis and Kelly Johnson talk about caregiving. They explain: -Caregiving can be very difficult in the long run, what should new caregivers keep in mind when they experience this role for the first time? -What are the 3 things they can spiritually do to strengthen their own faith? -We cannot do it by ourselves, how can we draw that extra strength from Jesus? -What last bit of advice can you give those who are struggling with caregiving right now and are at rock bottom, frustrated, tired and fed up.

In this episode, George Calleja talks about evangelizing through social media. He talks about: -Why should we evangelize on social media? -How do you do that? -What are the challenges of evangelizing via social media? -How do you deal with negative comments and insults? -How does one sustain the ministry and themselves in full time ministry?

In this episode, Johnny Bertucci talks about the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and the charisms of the Holy Spirit. He explains about the: -What is the CCR? -What are the charisms of the spirit? -How do we activate these gifts? -How should one live their daily life with the Holy Spirit? -How do we grow in the Holy Spirit and not stay stagnant with the gifts we have.

In this episode, Barb Roose talks about meditating on the Psalms for Lent. She explains: -Why do you need to participate in Lent actively? -How does meditation of the psalms help during Lent, what's the connection between this book and the life and death of Jesus? - How does one journey through the psalms for lent?

In this episode, Rev. Thomas Morrow talks about courtship in an oversexed world. He explains: -What is courtship? -What are the 4 Loves? -What are the steps of a chaste courtship? -What can singles do during their period of waiting?

In this episode, Donald Wallenfang talks about servant leadership. He explains: -What does it mean to be a servant? Why should we be servant-like? -What are the qualities of a servant? -How do we deal with our own ego? -What are some practical ways to be a servant?

In this episode, George Calleja talks about the 9th and 10th commandments. He explains: -What is the 9th and 10th commandment? -What is Concupiscence? What is its effect? -What are the steps we can take to purify the heart? -How do we deal with envy and how do we identify this area of covetousness in our life? -Does social media play a role in wanting our neighbor's goods and how do we deal with this?

In this episode, Hanael Bianchi talks about Christian unity and why we're so divided. He explains: -Why are we not united despite the fact that more and more people are coming to Jesus? -We are more divided than we have ever been politically, economically, racially, philosophically, why are we so divided in church over these matters and not rise above this? -At the moment, there's a lot of political disunity, what steps can we take to promote unity among our own churches? -How do we unite outside of our church with fellow Christians and non-Christians?

In this episode, Fr. Mark Nolette talks about the 8th commandment, thou shall not bear false witness. He explains: -What is the 8th Commandment? -What does it entail? -What steps can we take to encourage the virtue of honesty? -How do we deal with people lying to us?

In this episode, Charles Johnston talks about the 7th commandment, thou shall not steal. He explains: - What is the seventh commandment? - Why is stealing a sin? - What are the ways we steal? - How do we deal with it?

In this episode, Mike Landry talks about the 6th commandment, thou shall not commit adultery. He explains: - What is the sixth commandment? What are its two parts? Why is adultery expressly mentioned - What are the Other Sins Against Chastity Are Forbidden - How to obey the sixth commandment? Some means of practicing purity - What should we avoid? - What specific advice can you give to married people, singles, widows? - What does someone do if they have fallen short of this commandment?

In this episode, Dr. Ansel Augustine talks about the 5th commandment, thou shall not kill. He explains: -What is the fifth commandment? -Homicide, abortion, euthanasia. The big 3 violations of the 5th commandment. -What does respecting human dignity mean ?