Deacon Eric and Dr. Brett continue to delve into the pile of questions sent to them from the Conquest Boys Club at St. Anne's parish in Regina, Saskatchewan. This week they discuss how a person can know about their vocation.

Finding Grace in the Dark The Examen Prayer and Mental Health

7 days ago 36m 8s

During this Mental Health Awareness Month, Deacon Eric Gurash discusses the challenges of navigating a relationship with God amid acute mental health struggles and chronic mental illness and points to the Awareness Examen as a particularly powe

Archbishop Bishop Don Bolen on Anglican and Catholic Holy Orders

14 days ago 49m 28s

In this part two of two episodes stemming from Archbishop Don Bolen's experiences of the Eccumencial Summit of Anglican and Catholic Bishops, Bishop Don engages with the question of Anglican and Catholic Holy Orders and how this complex relatio

Archbishop Donald Bolen on The Ecumenical Summit of Anglican and Catholic Bishops

21 days ago 54m 32s

We welcome Archbishop Donald Bolen into the studio this week to celebrate our 400th episode! We'll examine the history of Ecumenical relations with a focus on the ground-breaking work that has been done globally between Anglicans and Catholics.

The Four Pillars of A Coach On Mission with Thomas Wurtz - Part 2

28 days ago 35m 10s

In this two-part series, Dr. Brett Salkeld visits with Thomas Wurtz, founder of FOCUS Ministries' Varsity Catholic program, to discuss his four pillars of Catholic coaching. They examine the natural goods of sports, their connection to deeper t

The Four Pillars of A Coach On Mission with Thomas Wurtz - Part 1

Apr 23rd, 2024 36m 47s

Educating for Eternity with Dr. Brett Salkeld and Dr. Adam Dufault

Apr 16th, 2024 38m 3s

In this podcast crossover, recorded during a visit to the diocese of Columbus, Ohio, and first aired on the "Becoming Saints" podcast, Dr. Brett Salkeld sits down with Dr. Adam Dufault, Superintendent of Schools with the Diocese of Columbus to

Holly Taylor Coolman on Parenting - Part 2

Apr 9th, 2024 46m 3s

In this part two of two episodes, Dr. Brett Salkeld vists with Dr. Holly Taylor Coolman on her most recent book "Parenting: The Complex and Beautiful Vocation of Raising Children." Discussing her theologically and biblically rich approach to ra

Holly Taylor Coolman on Parenting - Part 1

Apr 2nd, 2024 45m 11s

In this part one of two episodes, Dr. Brett Salkeld vists with Dr. Holly Taylor Coolman on her most recent book "Parenting: The Complex and Beautiful Vocation of Raising Children." Discussing her theologically and biblically rich approach to ra

Dr. John Jalsevac On Classical Education - Part 3

Mar 26th, 2024 41m 40s

In this three-part series, Dr. Brett Salkeld and Dr. John Jalsevac, headmaster of Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic School in Peterborough, Ontario discuss the growing popularity of Classical education and its distinct approach to student format

Dr. John Jalsevac On Classical Education - Part 2

Mar 19th, 2024 38m 42s

Dr. John Jalsevac On Classical Education - Part 1

Mar 12th, 2024 43m 8s

In this three-part series, Dr. Brett Salkeld and Dr. John Jalsevac, headmaster of Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic School in Peterborough, Ontario, discuss the growing popularity of Classical education and its distinct approach to student forma

Restoring a First Nations Perspective on Treaty and Natural Resource Rights - Part 2

Mar 5th, 2024 40m 17s

In this part two of two episodes, Indigenous ally, Javed Sommers and Micheal Leblanc of Development and Peace Caritas Canada join the podcast to discuss treaty and natural resource rights through an Indigenous lens. Show Snippet: "Free prior an

Restoring a First Nations Perspective on Treaty and Natural Resource Rights - Part 1

Feb 27th, 2024 42m 34s

In this part one of two episodes, Indigenous ally, Javed Sommers and Micheal Leblanc of Development and Peace Caritas Canada join the podcast to discuss treaty and natural resource rights through an Indigenous lens. Show Snippet: "Canada, throu

Catechisis of the Good Shepherd with Cassandra Ursu and Angela Montano

Feb 20th, 2024 50m

This week on Thinking Faith, we hear from Cassandra Ursu and Angela Montano with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd catechetical ministry at Holy Rosary Cathedral. They discuss what CGS is and how its unique, Montesouri-based approach helps ch

Books that Changed Brett's Life - Part 2

Feb 13th, 2024 40m 25s

In this part two of two episodes, Deacon Eric sits down with Dr. Brett Salkeld to discuss three non-fiction, non-theological books that changed his life. This week; You Are Not Your Pain by by Vidyamala Burch and Danny Penman and a surpise book

Books That Changed Brett's Life - Part 1

Feb 6th, 2024 47m 7s

In this part one of two episodes, Deacon Eric sits down with Dr. Brett Salkeld to discuss three non-fiction, non-theological books that changed his life. This week; Good and Angry by David Powlison and Hold me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson. Show Sni

Catherine Pakaluk and Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth - Part 2

Jan 30th, 2024 56m 8s

In this part two of two episodes, Dr. Brett Salkeld visits with Catherine Pakaluk about shifting demographics, falling birthrates, and her new book "Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth" Show Snippet: "I certainly beli

Catherine Pakaluk and Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth - Part 1

Jan 23rd, 2024 46m 35s

In this part one of two episodes, Dr. Brett Salkeld visits with Catherine Pakaluk about shifting demographics, falling birthrates, and her new book "Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth" Show Snippet: "I saw that the p

Communities of Care: Catholic Parishes and Mental Health Peer Support

Jan 16th, 2024 28m 43s

This week on Thinking Faith Deacon Eric Gurash discusses the ways that spiritual peer support can help navigate mental health challenges and the role our parishes and Catholic social teaching can play in building caring, supportive communities.

Introducing Curriculum Permeation to Teachers - Part 2

Jan 9th, 2024 44m 5s

In this part two of two episodes, Dr. Brett Salkeld continues his visit with high school theology teacher, Tommy Kostielney of South Bend, Indiana to discuss ways that Tommy has introduced the idea of curriculum permeation to fellow teachers.

Introducing Curriculum Permeation to Teachers - Part 1

Jan 2nd, 2024 46m 50s

In this part one of two episodes, Dr. Brett Salkeld visits with high school theology teacher, Tommy Kostielney of South Bend, Indiana to discuss ways that Tommy has introduced the idea of curriculum permeation to fellow teachers.

Boy's Club Q&A - Part 6

Dec 26th, 2023 40m 28s

Deacon Eric and Dr. Brett continue to delve into the pile of questions sent to them from the Conquest Boys Club at St. Anne's parish in Regina, Saskatchewan. This week we discuss the cross, baseball bats, and creationism. Show Snippet: "The Ch

Pope Francis The Nativity And The Incarnation With Archbishop Don Bolen

Dec 19th, 2023 43m 46s

Archbishop Don Bolen joins the podcast for a special pre-Christmas episode of Thinking Faith. We'll discuss Pope Francis' new book on the Nativity, Bishop Don's nativity collection, and the impact of the Incarnation on our broken world. Show Sn

Boy's Club Q&A - Part 5

Dec 12th, 2023 46m 5s

Deacon Eric and Dr. Brett continue to delve into the pile of questions sent to them from the Conquest Boys Club at St. Anne's parish in Regina, Saskatchewan. This week we discuss Jesus' mistakes in the woodshop and altar serving. Show Snippet: