Further Up

Ep 17: Beauty Over Efficiency – Slowing Down to Make Space for God

In a culture obsessed with speed and productivity, we often miss what matters most. Inspired by The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, this episode is a call to rewire our minds—not for efficiency, but for beauty, presence, and communion with God. I share a conversation I had with a teen in my discipleship group who’s always trying to speed up life to fit more in, and how that mentality can rob us of the sacred. Through Scripture and reflection, I explore how slowing down can actually give us more time—not just to do, but to be with God and others. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987]⁠⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987⁠⁠ [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987] Download Fio for Android: ⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio⁠⁠ [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio]

Ep 16: Faith Over Fear – Trusting the Narrow Path

Choosing faith often means going against the grain. In this episode, I talk about what it means to live with trust—even when the narrow path looks reckless or different from what the world expects. When we choose faith over fear, we’re not avoiding risk—we’re choosing to believe that God is who He says He is and that His plan is worth following, even when it’s hard to see. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987]⁠⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987⁠⁠ [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987] Download Fio for Android: ⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio⁠⁠ [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio]

Ep 15: Reverence and Hospitality – Seeking the True Good

How do we balance creating a welcoming space with maintaining reverence for the sacred? In this episode, I explore why we must always seek the true good over the perceived good—and why we should never compromise truth to appear a certain way. From how churches approach clothing, music, and openness, I reflect on the importance of authentic hospitality that points people toward God, without sacrificing the reverence He is due. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987]⁠⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987⁠⁠ [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987] Download Fio for Android: ⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio⁠⁠ [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio]

Ep 14: You Are What You Consume

In this episode, I reflect on how the media, music, entertainment, and even the people we surround ourselves with shape who we are—and more importantly, how they affect our relationship with God. I talk about my own journey of becoming more aware of these influences and share practical ways to grow: building better habits, being intentional with your time, and sometimes even letting go of things you enjoy for the sake of something greater. Holiness often begins with what we allow into our hearts and minds. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987]⁠⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987⁠⁠ [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987] Download Fio for Android: ⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio⁠⁠ [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio]

Ep 13: Learning Simplicity with St. Francis

Inspired by my patron, St. Francis of Assisi, this episode is all about the pursuit of simplicity. I share how his example is challenging me to live with less—clearing out my closet, switching to a dumb phone, and cutting back on screen time. In a world full of noise and excess, simplicity is a way to make more room for God and for family. It’s not just about minimalism—it’s about freedom to love more fully. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987]⁠⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987⁠⁠ [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987] Download Fio for Android: ⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio⁠⁠ [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio]