Saint In Progress

Planting the Seeds of Christendom — Saint in Progress Episode #68

In this last podcast before summer hiatus, Mike touches on a very important issue: the impending collapse of Christendom as the dominant force in our society. We’re on the brink right now. How do we reverse course? How do we re-claim our society, our neighborhoods, and even ourselves? Show Notes & Extra Info * Mike’s show notes for St. Gabriel Radio, AM820 in Columbus Ohio [https://catholictreehouse.com/appearances/st-gabriel-radio-june-saints/] (available May 25, 2026) * Tune in live: St. Gabriel Radio [https://stgabrielradio.com/] or listen later on the Café podcast page [https://stgabrielradio.com/cafe/] * Are you loving your neighbor? Or are you their near occasion of sin? [https://catholictreehouse.substack.com/p/are-you-loving-your-neighbor-or-are] As we surge into summer with the heat wave and that, it’s time for us to consider what we do that gets people hot. (A post from 2025 on modest attire and the giving of scandal.) * The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness [https://amzn.to/4nJdLT5] by Jonathan Haidt Our work here on Substack is made available at no charge, but that doesn’t mean that it’s free to make. Your generous support keeps the lights on in the treehouse, and helps us deliver our content to thousands of people every day. Support our work with an annual or monthly subscription. Get full access to Catholic Treehouse at catholictreehouse.substack.com/subscribe [https://catholictreehouse.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Sharing the Beautiful: Hobo Evangelism Part 4 — Saint in Progress Episode #67

This episode wraps up the 4-part series on “hobo evangelism.” Previous episodes (here [https://catholictreehouse.substack.com/p/hobo-evangelism-and-the-explosion], here [https://catholictreehouse.substack.com/p/sharing-the-truth-hobo-evangelism], and here [https://catholictreehouse.substack.com/p/sharing-the-good-hobo-evangelism]) covered the concept of and how to share the true and the good. Which begs the question: If you’re not in a beautiful church and you’re not walking the cobblestone streets of Italy… how are you going to share the beauty of the Catholic Church? Spoiler: It’s not about art… it’s about you. Our work here on Substack is made available at no charge, but that doesn’t mean that it’s free to make. Your generous support keeps the lights on in the treehouse, and helps us deliver our content to thousands of people every day. Support our work with an annual or monthly subscription. Get full access to Catholic Treehouse at catholictreehouse.substack.com/subscribe [https://catholictreehouse.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Sharing the Good: Hobo Evangelism Part 3 — Saint in Progress Episode #66

People are drawn to the Catholic Church because of the True, the Good, and the Beautiful. After explaining the concept of “Hobo Evangelism” in Episode 64 [https://catholictreehouse.substack.com/p/195265469] and how to share the True in Episode 65 [https://catholictreehouse.substack.com/publish/podcasting/s/saint-in-progress], this week Mike talks about how we “hobos” on the road home to the Father’s House can share the Good. (He also finds a “God wink” moment with the episode number, the topic, and one of the greatest hockey players to ever play the game.) Fair warning: This might be a challenging episode for some listeners, as tough self-reflective questions are asked. Additional Episode Information In memoriam: Christino Damo 1961-2015 https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dispatch/name/cristino-damo-obituary?id=11828685 [https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dispatch/name/cristino-damo-obituary?id=11828685] Our work here on Substack is made available at no charge, but that doesn’t mean that it’s free to make. Your generous support keeps the lights on in the treehouse, and helps us deliver our content to thousands of people every day. Support our work with an annual or monthly subscription. Get full access to Catholic Treehouse at catholictreehouse.substack.com/subscribe [https://catholictreehouse.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Sharing the Truth: Hobo Evangelism Part 2 — Saint in Progress Episode #65

Last week, Mike talked about “Hobo Evangelism” and “Hobo Code” and how it relates to us helping out our fellow travelers on the road home to the Father’s house, in particular the new converts to the Church. This week, Mike takes a look at how Hobo Evangelists should share the True, with upcoming episodes covering sharing the Good and the Beautiful. Also a reminder that all subscribers get a free PDF download of an examination of conscience based on the virtues of Faith, Hope, Charity, Prudence, Temperance, Justice, and Fortitude. After this episode… you’ll definitely want it! Our work here on Substack is made available at no charge, but that doesn’t mean that it’s free to make. Your generous support keeps the lights on in the treehouse, and helps us deliver our content to thousands of people every day. Support our work with an annual or monthly subscription. Get full access to Catholic Treehouse at catholictreehouse.substack.com/subscribe [https://catholictreehouse.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Hobo Evangelism and the Explosion of Catholic Converts — Saint in Progress Episode #64

It’s springtime in the northern hemisphere, and with over 100,000 new converts to the Catholic Church this past Easter vigil, it’s also springtime in the Father’s vineyard. In this episode Mike takes a look at what we need to do for these new Catholics by introducing the concept of “hobo evangelism.” What do hobos have in common with saints in progress? Listen and find out! Our work here on Substack is made available at no charge, but that doesn’t mean that it’s free to make. Your generous support keeps the lights on in the treehouse, and helps us deliver our content to thousands of people every day. Support our work with an annual or monthly subscription. Get full access to Catholic Treehouse at catholictreehouse.substack.com/subscribe [https://catholictreehouse.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]