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Canon Law & Order | "There is no Such Thing as Catholic Divorce" (S1 E3)

S1 E3: In this mini-series hosted by Father Will Banowsky, judicial vicar for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, Father Will explores the intricacies of Canon Law in the Catholic Church, as well as it's practical application and effects.  In this episode, Father Will and Heather Eichholz, canon lawyer for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, begin to explore how canon law serves real people and why a declaration of nullity is designed for truth and spiritual healing, not shortcuts. They unpack what the Church actually investigates in a marriage case and how compassion for both petitioner and respondent matters at every step. • Heather’s “canonical origin story” and the role of lay canonists in keeping tribunals running • What an annulment is and why the Church does not treat it as a loophole • Why the process focuses on courtship, consent, freedom and the early marriage • Common misconceptions including fear that children become “illegitimate” • Grounds that can affect validity including coercion, simulation, abuse, addiction and withholding children • How throwaway culture and poor discernment can weaken marriage decisions • How to support respondents with listening, clarity and reminders of dignity • Practical marriage advice on communication, dating your spouse and seeking help early For those of you who are in marriages that are struggling, talk to your priest, talk to a counselor, talk to each other. ************ Learn more about the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City online at archokc.org, and follow us on social media by searching "Archdiocese of Oklahoma City."

Canon Law & Order | "Who's Right About Rites?" (S1 E2)

In this episode, Father Will and Father Jerome widen the lens on canon law so it stops being shorthand for “annulments” and starts looking like what it really is: the Church’s way of protecting communion, truth, and real people. Along the way we trade myths for specifics, from Eastern Catholic rites and ordinations to juridic persons, Catholic identity, and why a decree of nullity is not “Catholic divorce.”  In this episode, we will cover: • why every priest studies some canon law and why canonists exist  • the 1917 code versus the 1983 Code of Canon Law and why dates matter  • reading canons through the mind of the legislator and the role of Latin  • how Eastern Catholic Churches are governed and how baptism affects enrollment  • why Orthodox Christians entering communion typically become Eastern Catholic  • what the code says about married priests and limits around episcopal ordination  • dimissorial letters and how the Church prevents rogue ordinations  • physical persons versus juridic persons and why institutions have obligations  • the bishop’s role in guarding Catholic identity and the use of the name Catholic  • religious institutes proper law and the charism of the foundation  • what makes an assignment letter valid and how obedience can create stability  • why there is no such thing as a Catholic divorce and what annulments examine  • consent defects, coercion, conditions, and partial simulation as nullity grounds  • pontifical degrees, academic colors, and canon law behind sainthood causes  ************ Learn more about the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City online at archokc.org, and follow us on social media by searching "Archdiocese of Oklahoma City."

Canon Law & Order | "What is Canon Law and Why Should I Care?" (S1 E1)

S1 E1: In this mini-series hosted by Father Will Banowsky, judicial vicar for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, Father Will explores the intricacies of Canon Law in the Catholic Church, as well as it's practical application and effects.  In this first episode, Father Will sits down with Father Jerome Krug to give a brief introduction to Canon Law and show why the Code of Canon Law exists to protect people, not police them. They connect the tribunal, parish life, money, ministry, and even freedom to the Church’s supreme goal: the salvation of souls.  • canon law as the Church’s structure for rights and responsibilities  • why Catholics remain bound to the Church after baptism  • how the code governs sacraments and who may receive them  • confirmation sponsor and baptism godparent requirements  • what a diocesan tribunal actually does and why it matters  • the judicial vicar role and delegated authority from the bishop  • how restricted donations are protected under temporal goods  • penalties and remedies aimed at reform and healing  • canon 1752 and salvation of souls as supreme law  • law as a path to freedom using the traffic law analogy  • Vatican II’s fruit reflected in the 1983 Code of Canon Law  • nihil obstat, Catholic teaching oversight, and marriage permissions  • the global Church structure including Eastern Catholic canon law  ************ Learn more about the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City online at archokc.org, and follow us on social media by searching "Archdiocese of Oklahoma City."

Heather Khym Interview | Red Dirt Catholics LIVE — 2025 Discipleship Conference

In this episode, Jayce and James sat down with Heather Khym to explore real encounter with Jesus, redeemed memory, and the hope that comes from Christ living in us. Heather shares how friendships, habits, and Scripture reshape our image of God and sustain a life of mission. • moving from Vancouver to Steubenville and joining campus life • founding Life Restoration Ministries and healing accompaniment • origin of Abiding Together podcast and long-distance friendship • meeting Jesus again beyond routine and familiarity • Peter’s restoration and redeeming the charcoal fire • soaking memory in Scripture to correct false God images • Christ in us as hope when accompanying suffering • the well of the heart and steady interior work • household liturgies that form unconditional love • practical daily prayer as conversational friendship • invitation to a personal relationship with Jesus Heather Khym is co-host of the internationally popular Abiding Together podcast and assistant director of evangelization at Franciscan University. She and her husband, Jake, co-founded Life Restoration Ministries, where she serves as director of vision and ministry for the British Columbia–based apostolate. She also serves as director of the Celtic Cross Foundation. Khym has more than twenty-five years of experience as a speaker and retreat leader, presenting workshops and conferences throughout the United States and Canada. She studied theology and catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville. She lives in Steubenville, Ohio, with her husband and three adult children. You can find her "Abiding Together" Podcast here: https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/episodes  ************ Learn more about the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City online at archokc.org, and follow us on social media by searching "Archdiocese of Oklahoma City."

Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, Interview | Red Dirt Catholics LIVE — 2025 Discipleship Conference

In this episode, Jayce and James sat down with Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, president of the Franciscan University of Steubenville, to explore why hope does not disappoint, how only Jesus satisfies the restless heart, and why goodness, patience, and hospitality change culture from the inside. Stories from a highway shrine, a world-class golfer, and a bustling campus reveal how mission lives in everyday places. • giving an account of hope from 1 Peter • the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine as a sign of grace • success and the limits of achievement to satisfy • signs of renewal among young adults on campus • mission beyond paychecks in secular workplaces • Franciscan vision of being leaven in the world • radical hospitality and patient presence as evangelization • people as persons, not projects • practical steps to embody goodness and integrity • new resource announcement: faithandreason.com Learn more about Franciscan University at https://faithandreason.com and https://franciscan.edu ************ Learn more about the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City online at archokc.org, and follow us on social media by searching "Archdiocese of Oklahoma City."