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| Pope Leo XIV: Why I’m Hopeful About Our New Holy Father | 14 May 2025 | 00:13:58 | |
Pope Leo XIV has just been elected — and we’re sharing our first reactions. From the moment we saw the white smoke to the moment he stepped onto the balcony, this video captures the awe, uncertainty, and hope we felt as a Catholic family witnessing the announcement of our new Holy Father. Join us as we reflect on: Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Does The Holy Spirit Really Pick The Pope? | 06 May 2025 | 00:05:28 | |
Does the Holy Spirit REALLY Pick the Pope? 🤔 As a new conclave approaches, many Catholics ask: Is the Holy Spirit the one choosing the next pope? In this video, we unpack that belief by looking at Church history, and the words of Pope Benedict XVI himself. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| My Kids Interviewed Me… Then Asked Who I Want as Pope | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:17:46 | |
What happens when your kids turn the tables and start asking the big questions—like who should be the next pope? In this heartwarming and thought-provoking video, my children interview me about my childhood, family memories, and yes... who I think should become the next pope. We talk about Cardinal Sarah, the role of the Holy Father, and what really matters when selecting a pope in a Catholic conclave.
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| What Actually Happens on Good Friday—And Why It’s So Powerful (Fr Cristino) | 18 Apr 2025 | 00:17:09 | |
What actually happens on Good Friday—and why is it so different from every other day of the year? In this powerful Good Friday reflection, Fr. Cristino walks us through the most solemn liturgy in the Church. Why is there no Mass? Why does the priest lie prostrate before the altar? What does it mean to venerate the Cross when the tabernacle stands empty? From the silence and sorrow to the beauty of the Solemn Intercessions and the adoration of Christ’s crucified body, this episode explores the heart of Good Friday and why the Church calls it “good.” If you’ve ever wondered why Good Friday feels so unlike anything else—this is the episode for you. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Sister Lucia’s Shocking Vision of the Mass (Holy Thursday) | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:10:21 | |
On June 13, 1929, Sister Lucia of Fatima received a mystical vision that revealed the true depth of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. As she knelt alone in adoration, the chapel was filled with supernatural light: the Cross, the Precious Blood, the Eucharist, and Our Lady of Fatima appeared above the altar in a moment of profound spiritual power. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| He Spent $2 Million to Stop Aging—But Missed This Eternal Truth | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:10:29 | |
It’s Holy Week.We remember Christ’s Passion—but are we chasing comfort instead of the Cross? One man spends $2 million a year trying to stop aging. Supplements. MRIs. Oxygen masks. All to avoid what none of us can escape. And yet… he’s still empty. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Your Body: Forever NOT Broken | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:14:14 | |
What if your suffering… wasn’t the end of the story? In this episode, we explore the Catholic teaching on the glorified body—a promise of total healing, perfect freedom, and a body made new in Christ. Drawing from the wisdom of St. Anselm of Canterbury, we reveal what the Church teaches about our future in Heaven: no more pain, no more weakness—just glory. 💡 “He will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.” (Philippians 3:21) Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| The Glorified Body: What Awaits You Is Beyond Imagination | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:12:41 | |
What Will Your Body Be Like in Heaven? St. Anselm of Canterbury—Doctor of the Church—offers a glimpse that is both stunning and soul-stirring. In this Holy Week meditation, we explore the glorified body: the radiant, powerful, and perfected body promised to the saints. Drawing from St. Anselm’s writings—brought to life through Fr. Robert Nixon’s translation in The Glories of Heaven—we discover what awaits us beyond the grave: Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Left With 12 Kids - She Had Nothing But Gave Anyway (Fr Cristino) | 11 Apr 2025 | 00:26:09 | |
When my great-grandmother was widowed and left with 12 children during the Great Depression, she had every reason to hold back. But instead… she gave. This is her powerful story of faith, sacrifice, and radical Catholic generosity — and how it challenges us today. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| When Two Saints Saw Heaven… Everything Changed | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:15:22 | |
What happens when saints are given a glimpse of Heaven? In this powerful reflection, we explore the heavenly visions of St. Faustina Kowalska and St. Thomas Aquinas—two of the Church’s most revered Saints. Their encounters with God’s glory left them speechless… and transformed their lives forever. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Our Lady Descends into Purgatory… To lead souls to Heaven | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:17:40 | |
When the Queen of Heaven enters purgatory, everything changes. In this powerful Catholic reflection, discover the vision of St. Frances of Rome, who witnessed Our Lady descending into purgatory to lead suffering souls into the joy of heaven. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Will I Remember My Loved Ones in Heaven? | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:18:50 | |
Will I remember my loved ones in heaven?Will I recognize my spouse, my children, or my closest friends? And what if someone I love isn’t there? In this episode, we explore what the Catholic Church teaches about heaven, drawing from the powerful private revelations of St. Catherine of Siena. Through her, God the Father answers the deepest questions of the heart — and reveals how love, perfected in Christ, is not lost but magnified in eternity. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Heaven Is Not What You Think: St. Catherine's Shocking Vision | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:12:11 | |
In this powerful episode, we explore the shocking vision of heaven revealed to St. Catherine of Siena, one of the greatest mystics and Doctors of the Catholic Church. Drawing from her spiritual masterpiece The Dialogue, we break open what God the Father told St. Catherine about eternity, virtue, and the unimaginable joy of heaven. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Fasting vs. Abstinence: Most Catholics Get This Wrong (Fr Cristino) | 04 Apr 2025 | 00:17:25 | |
What’s the difference between fasting and abstinence in the Catholic Church—and why does it matter? Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Did I Just See a Soul in Purgatory?” 😳 (True Story) | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:09:42 | |
Have you ever wondered if a soul in purgatory could reach out to us? Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| She Received the Eucharist With Indifference… and Faced THIS in Purgatory | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:10:41 | |
In this episode, we share a powerful story from the life of St. Magdalen de Pazzi, who witnessed a soul in purgatory condemned to kneel in flames before the Blessed Sacrament—a consequence of receiving Holy Communion with indifference. #Eucharist #Purgatory #CatholicFaith #BlessedSacrament #CatholicMystics Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| She Gave Up One Glass of Water… and Freed a Soul from Purgatory | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:11:39 | |
Can one small sacrifice free a soul from purgatory? In this powerful Catholic video, we reveal the true story of a nun who gave up a single glass of water—and helped rescue a soul from purgatory’s suffering. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| 4 Sufferings of Purgatory (Every Catholic Needs to Know!) | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:13:26 | |
What really happens in purgatory? In this powerful video, we explore the four major sufferings of purgatory—the deep spiritual pain that Catholic saints and mystics have described for centuries. From the privation of God to the torment of flames, remorse of conscience, and the pain of unrealized holiness, this episode brings clarity to what souls endure and why our prayers are so urgently needed. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Lent Feels Impossible? LISTEN TO THIS (with Fr Cristino) | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:15:45 | |
Does Lent feel impossible right now? You're not alone. In this inspiring conversation, Father Cristino shares practical advice and encouragement for staying faithful and persevering during Lent—even when self-denial and sacrifices seem overwhelming. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| He Died… Then Came Back with a Chilling Warning from the Afterlife | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:07:10 | |
He died… and came back with a chilling warning about the afterlife. This true story, preserved by saints, reveals what awaits those who delay repentance. In this powerful true story preserved by St. Bede and retold by St. Robert Bellarmine, discover the chilling testimony of Drithhelm, a man who died, witnessed the torments of purgatory, and returned to warn the world. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| He Thought It Was Just Art—Until Souls in Hell Cried for Justice | 26 Mar 2025 | 00:14:13 | |
Have you ever caused someone to stumble—by something you said, did, or didn’t do?
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| She Saw Purgatory: St. Francis of Rome's Terrifying & Hopeful Vision | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:10:34 | |
St. Francis of Rome saw the gate of Purgatory—and what she witnessed will shock you. Her vision, both terrifying and hopeful, reveals the Catholic truth about Purgatory as a place of purification, mercy, and divine justice. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| A Nun Returned from Purgatory… and Left a Burnt Handprint | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:11:01 | |
Is Purgatory just a theological idea—or can it leave behind physical evidence? In this powerful episode, Ken and Janelle share one of the most astonishing Catholic mystical encounters ever recorded: the 1859 apparition of Sister Teresa Gesta, a holy nun who returned from Purgatory to leave a burnt handprint on a wooden door in her convent near Foligno, Italy. This remarkable event was thoroughly investigated by the Church and even documented by respected Catholic figures like St. Thomas Aquinas, Monsignor de Ségur, and Father F.X. Schouppe in The Dogma of Purgatory. It’s a chilling reminder that Purgatory is real, that even the smallest sins are purified after death, and that our prayers for the dead truly matter. 🎙️ In this episode, we explore:
Whether you're new to Catholic teaching or deepening your devotion, this story will ignite your faith and deepen your love for the suffering souls in need of our prayers. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| How to Make a GOOD Confession (Most Catholics Get This Wrong) | Fr Cristino | 21 Mar 2025 | 00:48:31 | |
Are you making a valid confession… or just going through the motions? Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| The Apocalypse of Peter: A Terrifying Vision of Hell | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:18:57 | |
The Apocalypse of Peter, an early Christian writing once read in some churches, describes a horrific vision of the afterlife—where sinners suffer according to their deeds. Some early Church Fathers, including St. Clement of Alexandria, considered it inspired Scripture, however the Church concluded is was not and excluded it from the Bible. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| One Hail Mary Saved Him… But His Friend Went to Hell | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:08:00 | |
This One Prayer Saved Him… But Not His Friend Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| St. Faustina’s Terrifying Vision of Hell – 7 Chilling Warnings for the World! | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:10:17 | |
What did St. Faustina Kowalska witness when she was led to the abyss of hell? In her chilling vision, she describes seven horrifying torments suffered by the damned—including eternal separation from God, unending fire, suffocating darkness, and the terrifying presence of demons. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| St. Catherine’s Vision: 4 Torments of Hell the Devil Wants You to Forget | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:15:36 | |
In today’s episode, we’re diving into The Four Torments of Hell, as described in The Dialogue, where God the Father speaks to St. Catherine. These insights aren’t just about fear—they increase our appreciation for our Savior, Jesus, who came to rescue us from this reality. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| The REAL Reason You Keep Falling into Sin—And How to Break Free! | 14 Mar 2025 | 00:33:05 | |
Have you ever felt trapped, confessing the same sin over and over again—wondering if you'll ever break free? You’re not alone. There’s hope, and there’s a way out! In our latest episode, Fr. Cristino reveals: If you’re serious about overcoming sin and growing in holiness, this is a episode is a must-listen. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| I Saw Hell’s Gates… St. John Bosco’s Terrifying Vision | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:09:29 | |
What did St. John Bosco see when God granted him a vision of hell? This supernatural dream from 1868 is one of the most chilling private revelations ever recorded. In it, St. John Bosco was led by a mysterious guide to a horrifying place—the very gates of hell itself. What he witnessed shook him to the core: souls, including his own students, tumbling uncontrollably into the infernal abyss. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| St. Frances of Rome Saw THIS in Hell’s Darkest Pit | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:14:31 | |
St. Francis of Rome was granted a terrifying vision of Hell’s darkest pit—and what she saw is both chilling and eye-opening. Her vision reveals the torments of hell, the reality of sin, and the urgency of repentance. It’s a powerful Lenten reminder that God’s mercy is always available, but we must seek it. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| The Vision of Hell at Fatima—Are We Ignoring the Warning? | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:16:34 | |
The vision of hell at Fatima was one of the most terrifying moments in Marian apparitions—yet many Catholics today ignore Our Lady’s warning. In 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary showed the three shepherd children a glimpse of eternal damnation, urging them (and us) to pray, fast, and make sacrifices to save souls from hell. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Hell’s Sweet Deception: St. Hildegard’s Shocking Revelation | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:17:23 | |
How does hell deceive us? St. Hildegard describes a terrifying abyss—a place that seduces souls with false sweetness, only to lead them to eternal separation from God. This deception is alive in today’s world, where grave sins are celebrated and disguised as good. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Lent EXPOSED: The Truth Most Catholics Miss! (Fr Cristino) | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:18:43 | |
Are you truly making the most of Lent? Many Catholics don’t realize the real purpose of this sacred season! In this video, we uncover the hidden meaning of Lent, why the Church gives us this time, and how it deeply connects to Scripture—even if you don’t see the word "Lent" in the Bible! Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| St. Teresa’s TERRIFYING Vision of Hell (Ken & Janelle) | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:13:52 | |
What if a Doctor of the Church—a saint—saw a place in hell reserved for her? In this Lenten Reflection, we dive into St. Teresa of Avila’s chilling vision of hell, where she describes in graphic detail the eternal horrors awaiting souls who reject God’s mercy. This vision was a wake-up call for St. Teresa—and it should be for us, too. She saw firsthand the unbearable torments of the damned, the unending suffering, and the soul-tearing despair of being separated from God forever. But more importantly, she saw this vision as a gift from God’s mercy—a call to conversion. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Ash Wednesday Reflection: “I Am in Hell!” – A Terrifying True Story | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:12:17 | |
🔥 Ash Wednesday Reflection: “I Am in Hell!” – A Terrifying True Story 🔥 Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Join Us This Lent: A Powerful Journey Through Heaven, Hell & Purgatory! | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:06:15 | |
Join us for Lent Daily, a transformative Lenten series where we explore the mystical visions of the saints on Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory while diving deep into the Church’s teachings on each. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| The #1 Threat to Catholic Marriage: And Why Freedom is the Key! (Ken & Janelle) | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:12:11 | |
What’s the biggest threat to Catholic marriage today? Many think it’s external pressures—modern culture, legal changes, or even the devil. But in this episode, we reveal the real danger destroying Catholic marriages from the inside. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| 2025 Jubilee: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Gift of Mercy! (Ken & Fr Cristino) | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:28:39 | |
🌟 The 2025 Jubilee Year is here! Are you ready to receive God’s extraordinary grace? 🌟 Every 25 years, the Catholic Church celebrates a Jubilee Year, a special time of forgiveness, renewal, and spiritual revival. But what does this mean for YOU? How can you receive the graces of this holy year, including a plenary indulgence? And what is the significance of the Holy Doors being opened once again? Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Protect Your Kids’ Souls – Every Catholic Parent Must Know This! (Ken & Janelle) | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:18:43 | |
Raising children in today’s world is not easy, but as Catholic parents, we are called to raise holy, virtuous kids who are prepared to stand firm in their faith. In this episode, we share insights from Saint Theophan the Recluse and Dr. Leonard Sax on parenting with purpose, discipline, and faith. As parents of eight children (including our newborn, Louis! 👶), we’ve seen firsthand the challenges of parenting while homeschooling and keeping our faith at the center of our family life. In this discussion, we cover: Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Transform Your Catholic Family with One Simple Dinner Habit (Ken & Janelle) | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:04:51 | |
Today's episode gets practical! We’re sharing exactly what we do during our family mealtimes, along with fascinating research that highlights the incredible benefits for children when families eat together. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Welcoming Baby #8: Our Catholic Family’s Birth Story ❤️ | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:16:07 | |
Welcome to our official birth announcement for our newest blessing, Louis Joseph Yasinski, born on January 3, 2025, the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus! 🙌 As a Catholic family, we are thrilled to share this joyful moment with you. In this episode, we recount the journey of welcoming our eighth child, from the surprises of late pregnancy to the blessings of his safe arrival. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| COVID Changed Communion Should the Precious Blood Return (Ken & Fr Cristino) | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:24:17 | |
COVID-19 drastically changed how we receive Communion, especially the practice of offering the Precious Blood. With restrictions lifted, many dioceses are taking different approaches—some reintroducing the chalice, while others are not. Should the cup return? Join Fr Cristino and I for this candid discussion surrounding Communion under both species. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Christmas Eve Wonder: How a Baby Changes Everything | 24 Dec 2024 | 00:07:14 | |
Welcome to the final episode of our Advent Daily series! On this holy night, we reflect on the beauty and hope of Christmas Eve. Through the lens of saints like St. Alphonsus and St. Thomas of Villanova, we explore the profound humility of God becoming a child to invite us closer to Him without fear. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Baby #8 on the Way?! Faith, Family & Advent Reflections (Ken & Janelle) | 23 Dec 2024 | 00:11:27 | |
Welcome back to our Advent series! Today, on this Monday of the fourth week of Advent, Ken and Janelle share their reflections inspired by St. Alphonsus Liguori's daily sermons. Join us for this heartfelt discussion as we dive deep into the beauty of God’s love, the call to religious life, and the joy of family as we prepare for Christmas. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| The Pain of Priests Leaving Their Priesthood (Ken & Fr Cristino) | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:11:30 | |
Welcome to our Advent Retreat! In this third Friday of Advent session, Father Cristino guides us through the wisdom of St. Alphonsus Liguori, reflecting on the call to sainthood and the pain of seeing a priest leave his priesthood. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Why 'Desire' Unlocks Your Path to Holiness | 19 Dec 2024 | 00:07:03 | |
Welcome to our daily Advent retreat! Today, we reflect on the wisdom of St. Alphonsus, who reminds us of the essential desire to become a saint: "No saint has ever become a saint without having a desire for sanctity." Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| Are You Blocking God's Grace? 3 Things to Consider This Advent! (Ken & Janelle) | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:16:30 | |
Welcome back to our Catholic reflection for Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent. Today’s meditation, inspired by St. Alphonsus Liguori, challenges us to surrender completely to God’s will in all areas of life—external circumstances, personal struggles, and our abilities. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| St. Isaac Jogues: The Ultimate Example of a Faithful Disciple (Ken) | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:11:18 | |
Drawing on the wisdom of St. Alphonsus, we explore the dangers of following Jesus "at a distance," like St. Peter, who denied Christ in the moment of testing. Lukewarmness—choosing comfort over sacrifice—creeps in when self-love takes priority over love for God. But true friendship with Jesus is proven through sacrifice, just as He showed His love for us on the cross. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||
| The Secret to True Peace This Advent (It's Not What You Think!) (Ken & Janelle) | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:09:58 | |
Today is the third Monday of Advent, and we reflect on the virtue of peace in our Advent journey. Drawing inspiration from St. Alphonsus and St. Augustine, we explore how true peace isn't found in worldly comforts but through the Tranquility of Order—aligning our lives with God's will. Support this show and get all future episodes by email at | |||