The Prodigal Life AWAKEN Catholic

Our second episode with Father Peter Pomposello we discuss his mission to recruit priests for the army. In our conversation we address the sacrifice of being a soldier, the necessary threat of violence, just war, moral injury of taking life, and Catholic moral teaching. This is a powerful episode you do not want to miss!

In this episode we are joined by military chaplain Father Peter Pomposello to talk about his life story. Father Peter shares about growing up Catholic, falling away, joining the army, and breaking up with his girlfriend to become a priest.

In this episode we take your questions and comments from the last 6 months and respond to the most interesting and controversial ones. We begin addressing what it means to be made in the image of God, the origins of the universe, could something have created God, the importance of “free will”, and the issue of mortal sin and death.

In our second episode with Charbel Raish we learn about what inspired him to found Pouresia Media. It all started with Charbel’s need to understand his own faith, some cassettes of Scott Hahn, learning apologetics, and recognizing a need in Australia for Catholic media. From humble beginnings, to financial struggles, the temptation to give up, and random blessings along the way Parousia Media is now a growing media distributor and production company serving Australia and New Zealand.

In this episode we are joined by Charbel Raish, the founder of Parousia Media. Charbel describes his journey of faith and how his interest in Islam ultimately made him a better Catholic. From being born into a Catholic family, to being drawn to Islam as a teenager, beginning his search for truth, discovering Christ in the Tabernacle, and having respectful discussions with Muslims, Charbel’s incredible story reveals the power of one's openness to God and truth.

In our second episode with Danielle Bean we dive into what inspired her to become an author and podcaster as well as her work building an online community with Good Catholic. We discuss the longing to connect with people, the impact of online communities, how to balance family and work, and recognizing that you’re not the only one struggling with life.