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Tangents show us how close things really are. Join Fr. Sam Kachuba, Matt Sperrazza, and their guests as they connect Catholicism to sports, art, music (and everything else)!

  1. 4D AGO

    The Winter Olympics & Lent as Training Grounds for Holiness

    Fr. Sam and Matt discuss the virtues of fraternity and patriotism exemplified at the Winter Olympics. They also dig into what it takes to have a "successful" Lent.

    1h 1m

  2. MAR 2

    Exorcism, Generational Curses, and the Logistics of Blessings (w/ Dr. Dan Schneider)

    Dr. Dan Schneider is an Adjunct Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville who has been involved in teaching and evangelization in the Catholic Church for nearly twenty years. A former amateur boxer, U.S. Army helicopter pilot and Gulf War veteran, Dan has also worked for many years in the Catholic apostolate of deliverance and exorcism both at the diocesan level and as a founding member of Liber Christo, a movement in conjunction with Fr. Chad Ripperger, SMD which provides tools and resources for priests and laity working in the apostolate of exorcism. He joins the Tangent to discuss: the reality of Spiritual warfare the importance of recognizing the difference between power and authority in the spiritual life why blessing one's spouse and children is so vital Making reparation in spiritual warfare generational sin and curses. Dr. Schneider's Work  https://holyleagueinstitute.com/ Spiritual Warfare Q+A: For Priests & Laity The Liber Christo Method: A Field Manual for Spiritual Combat Sins of the Father: A Catholic and Biblical Approach to Generational Curses NOTES Support Veritas Email List  Other Veritas Shows Daily Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)

    1h 23m

  3. FEB 24

    Going Back to the Land & Meeting Bishop Erik Varden, Cardinal Sarah & JPII (w/ Dr. Jared Staudt)

    Dr. Jared Staudt (from TAN books, Exodus 90, and every other Catholic Publisher in the world) joins us to discuss his newest work, co-edited with Jason Craig, the American Catholic Land Movement: Past Present and Future NOTES  Dr. Staudt's Book Dr. Staudt's Website Support Veritas & the Tangent Email List  OTHER VERITAS SHOWS Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)   Daily Gospel Reflections: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)

    1h 2m
  4. Letting Jesus Lead the National Eucharistic Revival (Jason Shanks, President of Eucharistic Congress)

    FEB 16

    Letting Jesus Lead the National Eucharistic Revival (Jason Shanks, President of Eucharistic Congress)

    Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza sit down with Jason Shanks, the president of the National Eucharistic Congress. They discuss his conversion to the Catholic Faith as a young man, his miraculous recovery from Covid-19 (if you are devoted to St. Jude, you want to hear his story!), his conversion to Jesus in the Eucharist, his experience as the president of the National Eucharistic Congress, and his work with Our Sunday Visitor, promoting the idea of an "inefficient innovator" Be sure to check out Bishop Andrew Cozzens (Bishop of Crookston, Minnesota and Chair for the National Eucharistic Congress) new series on prayer in the Manna App (link below) Links https://jasonrshanks.com/ https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/ https://eucharisticrevival.org/ https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/ https://manna.eucharisticcongress.org/discover/item/heart-of-prayer-trailer Notes Email List  Support Veritas Other Veritas Shows Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)   Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)

    1h 2m
  5. "The Parish You Hate Might Need You", w/ Patrick Neve

    FEB 2

    "The Parish You Hate Might Need You", w/ Patrick Neve

    Patrick Neve, the author of Save Your Parish, joins Fr. Sam and Matt to discuss his viral post, "the parish you hate might need you".  Notes Email List  Support Veritas Other Veritas Shows Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)

    1h 41m
  6. Superhabits For Success and Real Happiness (w/ Dr. Andrew Abela)

    JAN 26

    Superhabits For Success and Real Happiness (w/ Dr. Andrew Abela)

    Dr. Andrew Abela, Dean of the Busch School of Business at the Catholic University of America, joins Fr. Sam and Matt to discuss his work, Superhabits. The Superhabits, based on St. Thomas Aquinas's Virtues, combine ancient wisdom with modern social sciences. Some key topics include: parenting, virtue, modern psychology, the key to long term happiness, overcoming vice, and growing in restraint and diligence. MORE FROM DR. ABELA Superhabits Superhabit Substack Grow Virtue NOTES Email List Support Veritas OTHER VERITAS SHOWS   Notes Email List  Support Veritas Other Veritas Shows Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)

    1h 11m
  7. Are Priests Happy? Is Their Trust in the Bishops Broken? (w/ Stephen White from the Catholic Project)

    JAN 19

    Are Priests Happy? Is Their Trust in the Bishops Broken? (w/ Stephen White from the Catholic Project)

    Matt Sperrazza, Father Sam Kachuba, and Stephen White discuss the national surveys run by the Catholic Project at Catholic University of America. These surveys focus on the overall wellbeing of priests, their relationships to their Bishop and the Bishops as a whole, the rate of burnout amongst young priests, the ideological divide between generations, and the greatest fears and obstacles priests face.  NOTES  Learn More About the Catholic Project  Veritas Email List Support Veritas OTHER VERITAS SHOWS  Daily Gospel Reflections with Fr. Sam Kachuba Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano White Collars  The Frontline with Joe & Joe

    1h 10m

  8. JAN 12

    Pope Leo XIV Has A LOT To Do: Here's What You Need to Know (w/ Chris Altieri)

    Chris Altieri joins the Tangent (for a record setting third time!) to discuss his new book Leo XIV: The New Pope & Catholic Reform  They discuss governance issues, the pivotal role of tradition and faith, and the influence of Augustinian thought on modern church dynamics. They also explore communication within the Vatican, financial stability within the Church, and the impact of art on sacred spaces shape the church's mission to convey divine life. This insightful conversation highlights the unique leadership style of Pope Leo XIV and the pressing need for reform in ecclesiastical justice. Previous Episodes with Chris Altieri What is the Synod on Synodality Reading the News Without Losing Your Faith SHOWNOTES Email List: www.veritascatholic.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/veritascatholic/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/veritascatholic/   Other Veritas Shows Let Me Be Frank: https://bridgeportdiocese.podbean.com/ The Frontline With Joe & Joe: https://thefrontlinewithjoeandjoe.podbean.com/ Restless Catholic Young Adults: https://restlesscatholicmedia.podbean.com/ Daily Gospel Reflections: https://dailycatholicreflection.podbean.com/

    1h 33m
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