Catholic Dawgs Podcast

Catholic Dawgs Podcast
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The Catholic Dawgs Podcast is an evangelization and formation initiative of The Catholic Center at the University of Georgia and a space where stories, hearts, and faith are shared and deep questions are explored. Listen in for topics that inspire, educate, challenge, and spark curiosity and reflection.

  1. May 4

    Catholic Parenting 101: Prepare for Your Vocation Before it Starts

    Most of us will end up married and with children. That’s just how God designed us, and it’s what we call the natural vocation. Maybe this vocation seems to be right around the corner, or maybe it seems years ahead. Whatever the case, why not prepare our lives, hearts, and minds with the wisdom and knowledge to become awesome Catholic parents? Rachel Balducci—a wife, mother, author of four books, cohost of a Catholic talk show for women, professor of journalism at Augusta University, and UGA alumna (with a pending Ph.D.)—shares her insights into how college students can be formed today for raising kids later down the road. Learn more about Rachel here: https://rachelbalducci.com/

    1h 10m

  2. Apr 20

    Answering Your Questions About the Afterlife

    Anonymously, various Catholic Dawgs submitted their questions to the show about anything related to the afterlife: death, judgment, purgatory, heaven, hell, eternity, etc. Rachel invited Fr. Kevin Peek, the Military Chaplain and Airport Chaplain for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, to answer them! This is a long episode, so if you’re looking for answers for a specific question(s), they’re timestamped below: 00:07:21 — Will we know/recognize everyone in heaven? 00:12:04 — What does “no marriage in heaven” mean and look like? 00:23:25 — What is purgatory and who goes there? 00:36:49 — How does time work in purgatory? 00:42:12 — Why do some people fear purgatory? Shouldn’t we hope to go there? 00:50:22 — Will I be bored in heaven? 00:56:57 — Will I think and speak in heaven, or will I be a vegetable? 01:02:55 — If I have doubts about the faith, will that hurt me on Judgment Day? 01:13:08 — How was the afterlife/judgment different before Jesus’ death? 01:18:35 — Will we get to see Jesus during our judgment no matter where we go after that? 01:21:50 — Do kind people who don’t have faith go to heaven? 01:28:41 — What happens to non-practicing Catholics? 01:32:59 — What does the Church teach about people who die by suicide? 01:43:48 — What does the scapular mean for the afterlife? 01:49:13 — What does the Church teach about the salvation of the Jews after Jesus came? 01:53:11 — Will my dog be in heaven? 01:57:18 — Is there singing in heaven? 01:59:12 — What does the “new heaven” and the “new earth” mean? 02:04:11 — How do I get to heaven?

    2h 17m

  3. Apr 6

    Navigating Emotional Chastity

    Emotional chastity is physical chastity’s forgotten sister. How come we never talk about her? Rachel brings this topic to light with Ava Dunlop, a Catholic social media content creator in Savannah, GA. They talk about oversharing, vulnerability, fantasizing, and more within the context of relationships—and why living emotionally chaste leads to joy, freedom, and greater love. Check out Ava’s content: Instagram: @avaacatherine TikTok: @avaacatherine7 Substack: @avadunlop1 | The Short n’ Sweet

    53 min

  4. Mar 23

    Transitioning from the CC to a Young Adult Community

    For many of us, The Catholic Center feels like home. We’ve established amazing friendships and a convenient prayer routine thanks to the accessibility of the CC right off campus. But what happens when we eventually have to graduate and move on? Benedict Esposito, a young adult who works at the Archdiocese of Atlanta, speaks to both the hardships and joys of transitioning from college life and gives practical advice for how to build a new community and stay connected to the one you nurtured in school. To get involved with Catholic young adult happenings in Atlanta, check out the links below: Cathedral of Christ the King 20/30 Somethings: https://ctk2030somethings.org  Honest to God Young Adult Podcast: https://thequestatlanta.com/honesttogod/  Archdiocesan Young Adult Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/generationatl  City on Purpose: https://cityonpurpose.com  Atlanta Young Adults Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=OTcxZDUxMWFhYjFmNWNhY2Q1OWE3MTdkNDVlYmY5MDkwMDlhZDIyMzRjNTZjNzZiNDBlMmMxYjBlMjNhZTBkZUBncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t

    36 min

  5. Mar 9

    God is Never Outdone in His Generosity

    Rachel and first-year FOCUS missionary Angelle Doucet sit down to chat about God’s generosity—through the lens of money. Rooted in topics like fundraising and charitable giving, they discuss how the Lord transformed their relationship with earthly treasure and opened their hearts to love and give of themselves to others.

    50 min

  6. Feb 23

    Spiritual Warfare, Intrusive Thoughts, and Scrupulosity: Finding Healing and Victory in Christ

    ***Trigger warning: mentions of satanic worship and suicidal thoughts/attempts*** At every moment, there is a battle for your soul. The enemy and his demons want to keep you from eternal bliss in Paradise. And you don’t want them to win. When we walk with Christ, we have to be vigilant and aware of Satan’s tactics. How does he work, speak, deceive, confuse, distort? Knowing these things helps us to stay following the voice of the Good Shepherd. Join Rachel and Fr. Matthew Howard, a priest at a neighboring parish in Athens, for a raw, deep conversation about common ways that the evil one attacks us and how to fight back.

    1h 4m

  7. Feb 9

    How to Sanctify Your Work

    God gave humans the incredible ability to create and add value to society. Do not forget how dignified and good it is! Whether in a class, an internship, a job, or a volunteer commitment, Rachel and fellow senior Eva Hillmann encourage you from their personal experience how to invite Christ into every act of labor, no matter how ordinary. God wants to meet us, form us, and evangelize in us through our work.

    1h 4m

  8. Jan 26

    Catholic Perspectives on AI

    Fr. Brian McNavish, Director of The Catholic Center at UGA, joins Rachel for a discussion about artificial intelligence (AI) and what it means to operate it well in the context of our faith. In a world where AI can be wielded for dehumanizing purposes or where people can turn it into something idolatrous, how can we as Catholics use AI and order that use toward virtue?

    1h 10m
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The Catholic Dawgs Podcast is an evangelization and formation initiative of The Catholic Center at the University of Georgia and a space where stories, hearts, and faith are shared and deep questions are explored. Listen in for topics that inspire, educate, challenge, and spark curiosity and reflection.

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  • Creator
    Catholic Dawgs Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
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