Why These 4 Marks Define the Church!

Why Does Life Feel Empty After Graduation? - Episode 44 Trust in God Podcast

Why does life feel empty after graduation? In this episode of the Trust in God Podcast, Grant and Father Bennett discuss the post-graduation high, the clean-up after the party, and the subsequent feelings of aloneness that many high school and college graduates experience.We explore the restlessness of the human heart, Saint Augustine's wisdom, and how our Catholic faith helps us navigate major life transitions. Whether you are entering college, starting a career, or walking alongside a graduate as a parent or friend, discover how to stay close to Jesus and the Mass during this new phase of life.If you found this episode helpful, please consider liking, subscribing, and sharing it with a graduate in your life.Chapters and Timecodes:00:00 - The Post-Graduation High01:25 - The Cleanup and the Emptiness03:35 - C.S. Lewis and Restless Desires05:10 - The Three Seminal Moments of Life09:03 - Sustaining the Step, Not Just Stopping11:58 - The Marathon Analogy: Don't Drop Out14:34 - Who Are You Following in the Next Phase?22:54 - Finding Grace When We Make Mistakes24:21 - Parental Duty and Boundaries27:18 - Why Going to Mass Every Week Matters31:41 - Parable of the Late Workers in the Vineyard38:43 - A Graduation Card Challenge for You40:54 - Closing Prayer with Father BennettFor more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff To give and support the work Jesus is doing click here: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/donations We’re excited to grow with you!

The Catholic Mistake You Are Probably Making - Episode 43 Trust in God Podcast

Have you ever met someone so focused on one specific part of the Catholic faith that they forget the rest of it? Whether it’s the pro-life movement, Eucharistic adoration, climate advocacy, or the rosary, it’s easy to turn a beautiful devotion into a "holy little legalism."In Episode 43 of the Trust in God Podcast, Grant and Father Bennett discuss the danger of treating your favorite Catholic pet project as the entire faith. We break down why the Mass is the true source and summit of our faith, how St. Francis and Mother Teresa perfectly balanced their specific missions with universal church unity, and how to avoid the trap of Protestant-style fracturing inside the modern Catholic Church.If you want to know how to perfectly balance your unique spiritual gifts without losing sight of the Body of Christ, this episode is for you.Chapters: 00:00 The Danger of "Holy Little Legalisms"02:16 When Good Catholic Devotions Become a Trap04:40 Why the Catholic Church is Not Monolithic08:57 The True Source and Summit of Faith09:57 Why We View The Mass Backwards14:20 The Cult of the Christian "Pet Project"18:01 What St. Francis of Assisi Did Right20:58 Essentials vs. Non-Essentials in Catholicism28:50 The Non-Negotiable Catholic Precepts38:07 Finding Your Specific Role in the Church43:35 Letting Go of Past Church Ministries47:36 The Mother Teresa Principle54:15 A Closing Prayer for Church UnityFor more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff To give and support the work Jesus is doing click here: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/donations We’re excited to grow with you!

How Should Catholics Vote? - Episode 42 Trust in God Podcast

In this episode of the Trust in God Podcast, we tackle the messy reality of the modern political landscape. If you've ever felt torn between your faith and your duty as a citizen, this conversation is for you. We dive deep into the Church’s teaching on the dignity of the human person, the "hierarchy of issues," and how to navigate elections without losing your identity in tribalism.We don't just talk about policies; we talk about priorities. Are we putting God first, or are we letting politics become our religion? Join Father Bennett and Grant as we explore how to form our consciences, vote with integrity, and keep our focus on the Kingdom of God.In this video:0:00 - Introduction: The messiness of pop politics1:32 - The Catholic position on being pro-life2:13 - Avoiding the tribalism of Red vs. Blue6:39 - The reality of political compromise11:00 - The hierarchy of social issues15:06 - The role of the informed electorate24:30 - Hypothetical: Can a Catholic vote for a "bad" candidate?36:00 - Saint Thomas Aquinas on political systems40:50 - The proper order: God, Family, Politics46:57 - Closing prayer for wisdom and guidanceFor more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff To give and support the work Jesus is doing click here: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/donations We’re excited to grow with you!

What Mom Really Wants for Mothers Day? - Episode 41 Trust in God Podcast

If you’re buying flowers for Mother’s Day, you’re missing the point. In this episode, Grant and Father Bennett reveal the one thing your mother cherishes more than any gift card or bouquet.Honoring your mother is a divine commandment, but as we grow into adulthood, that relationship becomes complex. We explore how to honor moms who are struggling, why your faith is the greatest gift you can give her, and how the Blessed Virgin Mary serves as the ultimate model for motherhood in the midst of suffering. Whether your family is "idyllic" or deeply broken, discover how to give the gift of grace and presence this year.In this video:Why Father Bennett says flowers are the "wrong" gift.How to honor parents struggling with addiction or bad choices.The "St. Monica Strategy" for praying your children back to the Church.A deep dive into the Fourth Commandment and end-of-life care.Video Chapters0:00 - The Truth About Mother’s Day1:17 - Honoring Parents as an Adult3:50 - Cooperation with God: The Gift of Life6:08 - When You’re Not "Ready" for Motherhood7:35 - Joseph, Mary, and the "Dysfunctional" Holy Family11:17 - How to Honor a Mom Who Screws Up14:15 - JD Vance, Addiction, and the Fourth Commandment18:50 - When Children Go Astray: A Parent’s Pain24:30 - St. Monica: The Mom Who Never Gave Up26:35 - The Seven Sorrows of Motherhood32:43 - What Mom Really Wants (It’s Not Flowers)40:18 - The Hardest Part of Honoring Your Parents49:31 - A Special Blessing for All MothersFor more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff To give and support the work Jesus is doing click here: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/donations We’re excited to grow with you!

Why These 4 Marks Define the Church!

If you’ve ever looked out your window and seen four different churches on one street, you might wonder: How can the Church be "One"? In this episode of the Trust in God Podcast, Grant and Father Bennett dive deep into the Nicene Creed to unpack the four foundational pillars of our faith: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic. Many Catholics rattle these words off every Sunday without realizing they are a roadmap for our relationship with God. Father Bennett explains why the Church is a "hospital for sinners," not a "museum for saints," and how the Apostolic authority given to Peter still guides us today. Whether you are struggling with the Church's history or looking for a reason to come back to the sacraments, this conversation reveals how the Holy Spirit is calling you into a deeper, transformative unity. In this video, you will learn: • The difference between "spiritual" and "religious." • Why the Church remains "One" despite human division. • The true meaning of "Catholic" (it’s more than just a name). • How Apostolic succession protects the truth of the Gospel. Video Chapters 0:00 The problem with "One" Church 0:01:45 Where the 4 Marks come from 0:03:10 Is the Church actually ONE? 0:06:20 Christ’s prayer for unity 0:13:00 Why the Church is HOLY (despite scandals) 0:21:40 The Vine and the Branches 0:26:10 A hospital for sinners 0:29:40 What "CATHOLIC" really means 0:33:50 All are welcome, but all must change 0:38:20 The power of APOSTOLIC authority 0:45:50 Why Rome holds the Primacy 0:49:15 Your role in the Great Commission 0:54:10 Don’t treat the Church like a hobby 0:58:30 Prayer for your transformation For more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit: 🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/ [https://stmichaelpastorate.org/] 📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer [https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer] 📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington [https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington] 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/ [https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/] 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999 [https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999] 🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973] 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff [https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff] To give and support the work Jesus is doing click here: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/donations [https://stmichaelpastorate.org/donations]