From "Anti-Catholic" Protestant to Working for Hallow (Brantley Rutz) - Ep. 109

Cathedral Organist: Why The Catholic Mass "Needs" The Organ (Joe Setzer) - Ep. 113

Joe Setzer is the Cathedral Organist at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Mobile, AL. He discusses Sacred Music, why the Organ is the instrument for the Liturgy, why guitars and pianos don't fit, and the surge of young Catholics wanting Gregorian Chant. Reach out to Donald Paul! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 I Believe in Love: https://amzn.to/4sGff2i Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT St. Gregory's Prayer Book: https://amzn.to/4deriPA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu_uB2bUoOVGC6grNuTJ5Ag

She Runs A Catholic Gift Shop That Makes No Money. (Susie Blackinton) - Ep. 112

Susie Blackinton runs a parish gift shop. The pastor was clear: it's not about money. In this interview, Donald Paul and Susie discuss why having a gift shop at the parish is important for the spiritual lives of the parishioners, why Sacramentals are important, and what Susie has learned about her own spiritual life from running the gift shop. Reach out to Donald Paul! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 I Believe in Love: https://amzn.to/4sGff2i Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT St. Gregory's Prayer Book: https://amzn.to/4deriPA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu_uB2bUoOVGC6grNuTJ5Ag

He Will Be Ordained A Transitional Deacon In 4 Days (Edward Charnock) - Ep. 111

Edward Charnock will be ordained a Transitional Deacon Saturday, May 30th. Edward has spent the last 7 years in seminary discerning a call to the Priesthood. This Sunday, he will promise celibacy, obedience, and to pray always without ceasing. In this episode, Donald Paul is joined by Edward to discuss his upcoming ordination, celibacy, life in seminary, and how the seminary taught Edward to preach. Enjoy! Reach out to Donald Paul! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 I Believe in Love: https://amzn.to/4sGff2i Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT St. Gregory's Prayer Book: https://amzn.to/4deriPA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu_uB2bUoOVGC6grNuTJ5Ag

The Alabama Priest Bridging Black and White Catholics in the Deep South (Fr. Victor Ingalls) - Ep. 110

"What We Have Seen And Heard"-A Pastoral Letter on Evangelization from The Black Bishops of the United States: https://www.usccb.org/resources/what-we-have-seen-and-heard.pdf Fr. Victor Ingalls is in charge of 6 historically Black and Indian Catholic Churches in South Alabama. In this interview, Fr. Victor Ingalls sits down with Donald Paul to discuss his vocation, his various ministry roles from parochial vicar, to Vocations Director, to now pastor and executive director of the Multicultural ministry of the Archdiocese of Mobile. In this conversation, Fr. Victor talks about the beauty of his parishes, the rich history of Black Catholics in Mobile, and the ways in which he is working to bring all the parishes into the same mission to proclaim Christ and baptize all nations. This is a fascinating conversation on building bridges within the Catholic cultural landscape and the richness of the Body of Christ. Reach out to Donald Paul! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ Donald Paul's Substack: https://indefenseoftheology.substack.com/ Get started with your Catholic formation with these formation guides: https://stan.store/InDefenseofTheology 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 I Believe in Love: https://amzn.to/4sGff2i Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT St. Gregory's Prayer Book: https://amzn.to/4deriPA Reach out to Donald Paul! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 I Believe in Love: https://amzn.to/4sGff2i Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT St. Gregory's Prayer Book: https://amzn.to/4deriPA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu_uB2bUoOVGC6grNuTJ5Ag

From "Anti-Catholic" Protestant to Working for Hallow (Brantley Rutz) - Ep. 109

Brantley Rutz grew up Southern Baptist. After years of being anti-Catholic, he and his family became Catholic. Now he works at Hallow, the Catholic prayer app used by millions of Catholics and Protestants around the world. To reach out or collaborate with Donald Paul: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ Donald Paul's Substack: https://indefenseoftheology.substack.... Get started with your Catholic formation with these formation guides: https://stan.store/InDefenseofTheology 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: The Word on Fire Bible (Volume I): The Gospels: https://amzn.to/3ORZIxE Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT Reach out to Donald Paul! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/ 📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO: Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0q Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53 I Believe in Love: https://amzn.to/4sGff2i Confessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4V An Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZT St. Gregory's Prayer Book: https://amzn.to/4deriPA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu_uB2bUoOVGC6grNuTJ5Ag