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Baseball, football, and the greatest commandment. Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

Early season NFL, NFP, and rendering unto Caesar. Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission. Links mentioned:  Paul VI Institute: https://saintpaulvi.com/ Rachel's Vineyard: https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/ Humanae Vitae: https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae.html Theology of the Body Institute: https://tobinstitute.org/ Mike's column: https://issuu.com/columbia-magazine/docs/columbiasep26en

Examining the True Presence, the parable of the messianic banquet, and a quick look at baseball standings. Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

A discussion about supporting Catholic athletes and the tenants of the vineyard. Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

A conversation with the former MLB pitcher on apologetics, tax collectors, and the importance of standing up for what's right, even when it's controversial. Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

Catching up on baseball, early NFL predictions, and the parable of the laborers. "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission": https://bookstore.umary.edu/MerchDetail?MerchID=1638495 Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

A conversation on being ready to meet God, and why forgiveness is a constant practice. Mike's son Donovan's speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=tfDqnhpEtO8 Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

Plus: a look at how to engage in fraternal correction. Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

A discussion of baseball standings, good spiritual books, and kids with smartphones. Books mentioned: "The Lamb's Supper" by Scott Hahn: https://catholic.market/books/the-lambs-supper-the-mass-as-heaven-on-earth-paperback/ "Confessions" by St. Augustine: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/3296/3296-h/3296-h.htm "The Restless Flame" by Louis De Wohl: https://ignatius.com/the-restless-flame-rfp/ "Wild at Heart" by John Eldredge: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Wild-Heart-Expanded/John-Eldredge/9781400225262 "The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis: https://books.kolbe.org/products/the-screwtape-letters "He Leadeth Me" by Fr. Walter J. Ciszek, SJ: https://ignatius.com/he-leadeth-me-hlm2p/ "Introduction to the Devout Life" by St. Francis de Sales: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/an-introduction-to-the-devout-life/ "Holy Moments" by Matthew Kelly: https://www.holymomentsbook.com/ "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien: https://www.thriftbooks.com/series/the-lord-of-the-rings/37122/ "The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/5657/pg5657-images.html "Grand Slam for God": https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/a-grand-slam-for-god Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

A conversation with the sports reporter about memorable athlete encounters and the importance of the Papacy. Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

Baseball, the Japanese art of "Kintsugi", and the Canaanite woman who followed Jesus. Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

Baseball trades, a heart-stopping lifeguard rescue, and walking on water. Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

How athletes can find identity beyond the game, and the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes. Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

Final World Cup thoughts, baseball trades, and a look at the parable of the "Pearl of Great Price". Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.

Catching up on the World Cup and baseball, and a look at the upcoming parables of the mustard seed, weeds, and leavened bread. Theme song: "Rock Star" by John Ehrich. Used with permission.