Figuring it Out with Fr. Nelson

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God is simple, but people are complicated. We are all trying to figure out life. On this podcast we look for wisdom from Jesus, the Catholic intellectual tradition, and people smarter than me.

Episodes

  1. 08/27/2025

    Back to School Balance

    As we get back to school, what are some of the virtues that we need to focus on? Moderation and Prudence lead the way.

    17 min

  2. 07/03/2025

    Why do Catholics take Pilgrimages?

    Going on pilgrimage as a religious exercise dates back to the the Jewish practice of traveling to visit the Temple, or perhaps, even further to Abraham's call from God to the promised land. Christian history includes pilgrimages to Israel, Santiago de Compostella, Lourdes, and many other holy sites. So why do we do this?

    29 min

  3. 06/13/2025

    Finding and Fueling Your Purpose in Life

    How do you know what your purpose is for life? I'm joined by the great Hannah Candrian to discuss how to know how to direct one's life in alignment with God's will.

    30 min

  4. 06/06/2025

    Why do Catholics love Mary so much?

    The Catholic theology and devotion to the Mother of Jesus is often a point of misunderstanding and disagreement between Catholics and our Protestant brothers and sisters. In this episode, we try to figure out just why Catholic's love Mary so much. Citations from the following: Catechism of the Catholic Church via www.vatican.va Luigin Gambero, "Mary and the Fathers of the Church: The Blessed Virgin Mary in Patristic Thought", Ignatius Press, 1999. Brant Pitre, "Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah", Random House Audio, 2018

    35 min

  5. 05/28/2025

    Part 2 of Rerum Novarum

    Pope Leo XIV referenced the encyclical letter Rerum Novarum as a reason for him choice of the name Leo. We dive into what this important document says.

    32 min

  6. 05/23/2025

    What is Rerum Novarum and why does it matter? Part 1

    Pope Leo XIV chose his name in part because of the encyclical letter written by Leo XIII entitled "Rerum Novarum". What is this encyclical about and why does it Matter?

    30 min

  7. 05/08/2025

    Habemus Papam!

    Today the first American Cardinal was elected as the 267th successor of St. Peter. Robert Cardinal Prevost is now Pope Leo XIV. Here are my initial thoughts.

    20 min

  8. 04/30/2025

    Conclave? Why is the Papacy Essential to Christianity?

    The conclave is one of the most followed and important Catholic events that happen. What is it and why is the Papacy essential to Christianity? Let's figure it out!

    37 min

  9. 04/24/2025

    Is renouncing Satan necessary?

    An 11 year old North Dakota girl took her life in 1994 and her involvement with the occult was looked upon as a factor leading to her death. Baptism requires the renunciation of Satan and all his works. What are we to think about all of this? Is renouncing Satan in one's life really necessary? Let's look to Fr. Serge Bonino to find out.

    39 min

  10. 04/17/2025

    Church Three Days in a Row?!

    Let's try to figure out why the Church so strongly encourages us to go to Church on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.

    23 min
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God is simple, but people are complicated. We are all trying to figure out life. On this podcast we look for wisdom from Jesus, the Catholic intellectual tradition, and people smarter than me.

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