Good Old Fashioned Theology

What started out as pre show banter, turned into 40 minutes of Fireside Stoley time. We hope you enjoy some good humor through the lens of a priest! As a reminder, these stories told by Fr. Stoley are meant to be humorous and not to be taken personally or offensive. To help deal with the daily events, Fr. Stoley journals experiences that he has encountered throughout his priesthood.

Fr. Stoley and Lance dive back into demonology. In this episode, Fr. Stoley discusses more about the extraordinary activity that happens in the spiritual life. We hope you enjoy!

Fr. Stoley and Lance take a dive into the spiritual life, looking at it from another perspective. Talking about the spiritual reality in regards to demonology is something that is not talked much about, which in turn prevents us to fight against it to its fullest. Hope you enjoy!

It is with great honor that we get to introduce Deacon Augustine Reimers, a dear friend of Fr. Stoley. Listen in to hear Deacon Reimers great vocational story, and the fun times Fr. Stoley and him had while living together. Enjoy!

Are you ready for Lent? Need some ideas? Or do you just need a little refresher on what it's about? Check out our short podcast and listen to what God is putting on your heart!

Lance and Fr. Stoley embark on a new journey as they take on 2024. In this podcast the two discuss everything about the Exodus 90 challenge, as well as how to make 2024 the best year yet! For all other brothers on the Exodus 90 journey... may God be with you! #Exodus90 https://exodus90.com/

Lance and Fr. Stoley talk about the season of Advent. Advent is more than presents, Christmas trees, and cookies. Grab yourself an Old Fashioned or something of your liking, settle in, and learn all about the great start of the liturgical year.

Fr. Stoley and Lance wrap up their sacrament series with the sacrament of Matrimony. Joining us on this episode is Deacon Dad (Lance's dad, Steve). Another great discussion about this beautiful sacrament. We hope you enjoy! Fr. Searby's Series on Flourishing Marriages and Thriving Families: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fR9O6iCSZ3rV3Uqrl8JO2?si=geYtm219S6u6l2qfw_PUVg The Messy Family Project: Website: https://messyfamilyproject.org/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dj0S2gyXK5RhfhYHaKKi9?si=vDWkVPbrRTqQLTFyQh6i6Q

Fr. Stoley and Lance continue with their Sacrament Series, discussing the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. This great sacrament is often misunderstood, and thought of only as a dying sacrament. Luckily for us, this sacrament is much more than that. We hope you enjoy learning more about this great sacrament.

Lance and Fr. Stoley dive back into the Sacrament Series, digesting the sacrament of Confession. What a gift we have from God to be able to go to Him and confess our sins! We hope you enjoy learning more about this great sacrament! Enjoy! Prayer to St. Gerard for a good confession: https://www.archspm.org/faith-and-discipleship/prayer/catholic-prayers/st-gerard-prayer-for-a-good-confession/ Different Examinations of Conscience: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/penance/examinations-of-conscience

Lance and Fr. Stoley take a break from the sacraments to answer some fan favorite questions. You never know what you might pull out of the mailbag! We hope you enjoy! Here is a small list of books that we would recommend: "Conversation with Christ" by Peter Rohrbach "Discernment of Spirits" by Timothy Gallagher "Introduction to the Devout Life" by Francis de Sales "The Spiritual Combat" by Lorenzo Scupoli "Discernment of Spirits in Marriage" by Timothy Gallagher "Be Healed" by Bob Schuchts "Interior Freedom" by Jacques Philippe "Habits for Holiness" by Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR

Fr. Stoley and Lance continue on with the Sacrament of the Eucharist. During this second part on the Eucharist, Fr. Stoley discusses more of the nitty gritty of the Eucharist and how this sacrament is lived out in the church today. We hope you enjoy! Resources: -"The Bible (NRSV-CE)" -"Catechism of the Catholic Church" (paragraphs 1322-1419) -On the Mysteries" by St. Ambrose -"Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper" by Brant Pitre -Summa Theologiae, Illa pars, Q73

Lance and Fr. Stoley continue their Sacrament Series covering the Eucharist. In this episode of a two part sub-series, they cover where the Eucharist is found throughout scripture. We hope you enjoy! Resources: -"The Bible (NRSV-CE)" -"Catechism of the Catholic Church" (paragraphs 1322-1419) -"On the Mysteries" by St. Ambrose -"Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper" by Brant Pitre -Summa Theologiae, Illa pars, Q 73

Lance and Fr. Stoley dive deep into the sacrament of Confirmation. We again look at the history of the sacrament, and the importance of Confirmation to the Catholic Faith. We are all called on mission like the apostles, and that mission starts with Confirmation. We hope you enjoy!

Lance and Fr. Stoley discuss the sacrament of baptism. Fr. Stoley dives deep into the baptismal service and explains the importance of each part. Hope you enjoy!

Welcome to our series on the sacraments of the Catholic Church. During this series, Fr. Stoley and Lance will help provide insight to each of the sacraments. We are starting with Holy Orders as we are in the midst of Ordination Season. We hope you enjoy learning more about the sacraments.

Lance and his wife, Paige, had the wonderful opportunity to give a talk at a baccalaureate banquet at Lance's alma mater. They talk about your identity as a child of God, and how that is the foundation of who we are. We hope you enjoy!

Fr. Stoley and Lance dive into the mailbag. There were a lots of questions about indulgences following the previous episode, so Fr. Stoley answers some follow-up questions in regards to Indulgences. Enjoy! Book References: "Manual of Indulgences""The Handbook of Indulgences""Signs of Life"

Fr. Stoley and Lance talk about they history of Divine Mercy and the Churches teachings on indulgences. Enjoy!

Fr. Stoley gives an introduction to the prayer Tenebrae and follows it with a live recording to follow along. Enjoy!