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It has been some time!  While Adam and Fr. Jacob planned for a few more episodes to round out the season, sometimes life catches up with us too!  Get the latest news, the summer update, and catch the last episode of season 3! ----- Like us or send us a message on Facebook. Check out our Instagram. Support us on Patreon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/region-catholic-chosen/support

Last time, Adam and Fr. Jacob explored Franciscan spirituality.  Now, they are joined by Fr. Mike Sufurka, OFM, rector of the Cathedral of the Holy Angels and Pastor of Sts. Monica & Luke Parish, both in Gary, IN.  Learn what a true follower of Francis says about the spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi, and learn a bit more about the story of a friar.  Click here to learn more about the Order of Friars Minor of the USA. ----- Like us or send us a message on Facebook. Check out our Instagram. Support us on Patreon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/region-catholic-chosen/support

While there are many saints of the Church, none seem to be as popular as St. Francis of Assisi.  The question is, why is he always featured in a birth bath, what impact did he have on the Church, and why is he always connected to care of creation?  Learn more about Franciscan spirituality as Adam and Fr. Jacob discuss another spirituality of the Church that can engage your relationship with God and His holy ones. ----- Like us or send us a message on Facebook. Check out our Instagram. Support us on Patreon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/region-catholic-chosen/support

Last time you heard Fr. Jacob and Adam share their own knowledge of St. Dominic.  However, it is always better from someone embracing the life first hand!  Br. John Steilberg, OP is a cooperator brother of the Province of St. Albert the Great and is currently the Executive Director of Operations at Aquinas Institute of Technology.  Hear about this vocational path, his take on the spirituality of the Order of Preachers including the priests, brothers, sisters, and Dominican Laity, and gain some insight on the vocation of the cooperator brother. ----- Like us or send us a message on Facebook. Check out our Instagram. Support us on Patreon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/region-catholic-chosen/support

The life as times of St. Dominic are characterized by excellent preaching, prayer, and praise of God.  Hear a little bit about the life of this great saint, who he was, the order he founded, and some aspects of the spiritual treasures of Dominican Life. ----- Like us or send us a message on Facebook. Check out our Instagram. Support us on Patreon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/region-catholic-chosen/support

Last week, Fr. Jacob and Adam got you up to speed on the latest happenings of their lives.  This week, they take the time to set the groundwork for the upcoming season.  Listen in and see what is in store for season three! ----- Like us or send us a message on Facebook. Check out our Instagram. Support us on Patreon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/region-catholic-chosen/support

It is true, an episode of Chosen has not come out in a long time, but both Adam and Fr. Jacob are glad to be back!  Join them as them catch up in the happenings of life, share good news, and also explore the future topics of the third season. ----- Like us or send us a message on Facebook. Check out our Instagram. Support us on Patreon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/region-catholic-chosen/support

The call to serve the poor is one that comes directly from Jesus himself.  Those who are missionaries with Christ in the City have answered that call in a very unique and real way.  While working in Michigan City, IN this summer, Fr. Jacob and Adam got to spend some time with two of those people, hear their stories, and learn more about this unique ministry to the poor.  Learn to see the homeless in a new way and get some ideas on how to truly "encounter" everyone you meet. Click here for a brief explanation of Christ in the City. Click here for their website. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/region-catholic-chosen/support

Roman Catholic Bishops claim direct descendance from the Apostles themselves, as the Catholic Church promises to have apostolic authority.  This week, Adam and Fr. Jacob sit down with Bishop Robert McClory, Bishop of the Diocese of Gary, IN, to learn more about leadership, what leadership modeled after Jesus Christ has to look like, and what seems to be missing from our world today in terms of leadership.  You won't wont want to miss it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/region-catholic-chosen/support

In our current world, authority is seen as something to be avoided and maybe even something to disassemble.  However, the Catholic Church is known for her hierarchical structure of different authority entrusted to its ranks.  Was this intended by Jesus?  If so, what is the advantage?  Join Fr. Jacob and Adam as they explore the idea of authority, and why someone being in charge is not really that bad. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/region-catholic-chosen/support

Last week, Fr. Jacob and Adam explored the intellectual life and the Catholic Church.  This week, Jaycob Knazur, principal of Andrean High Catholic High School in Merrillville, IN, joins as a guest to give an account from the frontlines of the high school classroom.  Listen to the triumphs, challenges, and outlook for the future for Catholic education to stay front and center. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/region-catholic-chosen/support

There are a lot of different ideas, philosophies, and lifestyles that are floating around our world and culture. Is one way of life better than another, is there a better way of thinking, or can someone really say an idea is wrong? Join Adam and Fr. Jacob as they crack into the intellectual tradition of our Catholic faith, what our faith tells us about intellectual pursuits, and who is behind of some of the current ideas that float around our culture. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/region-catholic-chosen/support