Casting the Net

Episode 207 - The Encyclicals (Part II)

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993432/fan_mail/new] Today we continue the discussion on the Encyclicals from last week, with some great insight: * Acceptable translations of the bible * Applying technology responsibly  * How the the problem today is anthropological; human dignity is given to us during the act of creation * We are born with nothing and have to build ourselves * The AI technological tidle wave and the anxiety and depression it brings related to the value that people have * Remembering that we are made by God, for God * The importance of our dignity, not our accomplishments Enjoy!   And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts.   * Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done.  * A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check.  * While a portion of your purchase goes to support the production of Casting the Net, it's also a fun way to promote and support Catholicism through various products.   Click the link below to explore their website and all the fun, Catholic-based items they sell.  https://sockreligious.com/?ref=applo [https://sockreligious.com/?ref=applo] Thanks for listening!

Episode 206 - The Meaning, Impact and the Application of the recent Encyclical

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993432/fan_mail/new] Welcome back! Today Father Dave and Rick talk about the meaning, impact, and application of the recent encyclical. In particular, they go over some key points: * How the Church tackles real issues and controversies where clarity is needed on what God is providing * The role of the Pope and how he tackled various issues throughout history, such as the Industrial Revolution * Looking at social issues through a theological lense * Pope Leo's encyclical on Artificial Intelligence * Remembering that the Church is trying to find the truth while recognizing the importance of what's happening around us   Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts.   * Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done.  * A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check.  * While a portion of your purchase goes to support the production of Casting the Net, it's also a fun way to promote and support Catholicism through various products.   Click the link below to explore their website and all the fun, Catholic-based items they sell.  https://sockreligious.com/?ref=applo [https://sockreligious.com/?ref=applo] Thanks for listening!

Episode 205 - Finding God in All Things

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993432/fan_mail/new] Welcome back! Today Father Dave and Rick are back in full strength with an episode about finding God in all things.  They also talk about how God is no less present in ordinary living and even the relationship between AI and humans.   Always an interesting discussion! Thanks for listening! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts.   * Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done.  * A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check.  * While a portion of your purchase goes to support the production of Casting the Net, it's also a fun way to promote and support Catholicism through various products.   Click the link below to explore their website and all the fun, Catholic-based items they sell.  https://sockreligious.com/?ref=applo [https://sockreligious.com/?ref=applo] Thanks for listening!

Episode 204 - Filling in for Fr. Dave and Rick

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993432/fan_mail/new] Welcome to a different twist on CTN. Since Father Dave and Rick were not able to record this week, they asked me, Brad Augustyniak (the producer of our show), to fill-in for them. We'll see if this is a good idea or not, but rest assured they'll be back next week!  (try to) Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts.   * Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done.  * A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check.  * While a portion of your purchase goes to support the production of Casting the Net, it's also a fun way to promote and support Catholicism through various products.   Click the link below to explore their website and all the fun, Catholic-based items they sell.  https://sockreligious.com/?ref=applo [https://sockreligious.com/?ref=applo] Thanks for listening!

Episode 203 - How to Love Your Enemies (Part VIII)

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993432/fan_mail/new] Welcome back to our series on How to Love Your Enemies. Today the discussion continues, with a few key points: * How Christian life is simply the reproduction of Christ in human souls * The importance of learning from the stories of saints who were persecuted and killed throughout Christianity * The fact that holding grudges and animosity towards someone doesn't do anything to them Enjoy! And be sure to visit the affiliate partner to our show, a fun company called Sock Religious, a division of Catholic Concepts.   * Need a pair of socks with St. Teresa on them? Done.  * A tongue-in-cheek sticker of the Last Supper? Check.  * While a portion of your purchase goes to support the production of Casting the Net, it's also a fun way to promote and support Catholicism through various products.   Click the link below to explore their website and all the fun, Catholic-based items they sell.  https://sockreligious.com/?ref=applo [https://sockreligious.com/?ref=applo] Thanks for listening!