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A Reason for Hope

The A Reason for Hope Podcast is to help decipher the truths of our faith in these challenging times. We address topics of interest and confusion in our culture through interviews with prominent Catholic speakers, candid conversations from the Array of Hope team, and catechetical discussions with our Director of Theology, Dr. David Hajduk.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
40 minutes
Episodes
162
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Intentional Dating In A Digital World

Intentional Dating In A Digital World

Alanis and Luke talk about the pros and the cons of online dating, share some personal experiences, and agree on the importance of intentionality in whatever way you find your partner. 


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01:02:59  |   Mon 10 Feb 2025
The Truth About Christianity : Why it's the real deal

The Truth About Christianity : Why it's the real deal

In this episode, Dr. David Hajduk gives his take on a popular argument of skeptics that the Gospels, as well as the central claims of Christianity like Jesus' resurrection, are just myths. He exposes…

00:12:49  |   Fri 07 Feb 2025
Camino Pilgrim Foundation Shows Seminarians

Camino Pilgrim Foundation Shows Seminarians "The Way" For Free

Mario Costabile and TJ Bogan talk about the Camino Pilgrim Foundation which TJ co-founded to raise funds to allow Seminarians to experience the famous catholic pilgrimage at no cost to them.


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00:22:17  |   Mon 03 Feb 2025
How To Make Healthy Boundaries as a Catholic

How To Make Healthy Boundaries as a Catholic

Alanis Vega and Josh Rosa talk about the power of setting boundaries, overcoming people-pleasing, and embracing your true identity in Christ. Discover practical insights on finding freedom through fa…

00:37:11  |   Mon 27 Jan 2025
Can A Catholic Couple Live a

Can A Catholic Couple Live a "Child Free" Lifestyle?

In this episode, Dr. David Hajduk gives his take on whether a Catholic married couple can be “childless by choice” and entertain a “child free” lifestyle, exploring the Church’s teaching on the intri…

00:14:24  |   Fri 24 Jan 2025
How To Avoid Liturgical Division in The Church

How To Avoid Liturgical Division in The Church

In this episode of A Reason for Hope, Matt Pana and Alanis Vega discuss uniting different liturgical expressions in the Catholic Church, exploring the beauty and balance between the charismatic and t…

00:29:37  |   Mon 20 Jan 2025
The Reality Of Evil And How To Defeat It

The Reality Of Evil And How To Defeat It

In this episode, Mario Costabile talks with Fr. Carlos Martins about The Reality of Evil, why God Allows it to exist, why God allows people to get possessed, the power of our baptism, and how to defe…

01:09:51  |   Mon 13 Jan 2025
Is There a Free Way to a National Eucharistic Revival?

Is There a Free Way to a National Eucharistic Revival?

In this episode, Dr. David Hajduk gives his take about what, notwithstanding the sincere and noble efforts of the US Bishops' Eucharistic Revival, would inspire an authentic and swift renaissance in …

00:23:34  |   Fri 10 Jan 2025
Reverence Vs. Relativism: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

Reverence Vs. Relativism: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

Mario Costabile sits down with Bishop Athanasius Schneider to talk about his life, the dangers of relativism in our culture, the importance of reverence in the Church, and the hope for its future.


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01:01:11  |   Mon 06 Jan 2025
How Do I Become A Better Catholic in 2025?

How Do I Become A Better Catholic in 2025?

Jack Garno and Dr. David Hajduk sit down and discuss how you can make your spiritual life better in 2025 with some practical advice on how to simplify and be more consistent in the 3 practices of pra…

00:41:09  |   Mon 30 Dec 2024
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding the First Christmas

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding the First Christmas

Jack Garno and Dr. David Hajduk sit down and go into great detail about what happened the day that Jesus was born, what we believe as Catholics about Jesus’ birth, and how they celebrate Christmas no…

01:09:06  |   Mon 23 Dec 2024
Temptation in the Mind: Are Lustful thoughts considered cheating

Temptation in the Mind: Are Lustful thoughts considered cheating

In this episode, Dr. David Hajduk gives his take on whether thoughts that don't appear to "hurt anyone" (like lustful thoughts) are evil, in light of Jesus' teaching in the Gospels and the Church's d…

00:13:29  |   Fri 20 Dec 2024
14 Rules That Will Change Your Life For The Better

14 Rules That Will Change Your Life For The Better

Mario Costabile sits down with Fr Timothy Gallagher, OMV to go through all 14 of St. Ignatius’ Rules of Discernment and talk about how they can truly change anyone’s spiritual life who learns to impl…

01:00:57  |   Mon 16 Dec 2024
Is there a wrong way to accept a compliment?

Is there a wrong way to accept a compliment?

In this podcast episode, hosts Alanis Vega and Matt Pana discuss the concept of humility, exploring the balance between self-deprecation and pride, and emphasizing the importance of acknowledging per…

00:31:19  |   Mon 09 Dec 2024
Has the Catholic Church Lost It's Edge?

Has the Catholic Church Lost It's Edge?

In this episode, Dr. David Hajduk gives his take on how the Catholic Church can combat what appears to be a decline of faith and practice, suggesting a return to traditional practices. This time he c…

00:18:30  |   Fri 06 Dec 2024
What You Need To Know About Divine Mercy

What You Need To Know About Divine Mercy

In this episode, Mario Costabile talks with Fr. Chris Alar about Divine Mercy, the Shroud of Turin, the reality of suicide, and much more.


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The Leo House - A Historic Catholic G…

00:51:41  |   Mon 02 Dec 2024
You Can't Kill Strangers, Just The Ones You Love

You Can't Kill Strangers, Just The Ones You Love

In this episode, Mario Costabile talks with Helen Alvare about her life, her work in the Pro-Life movement, the Sexual Expression Crisis in the United States, and much more.


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00:47:19  |   Mon 25 Nov 2024
Is all love really love?

Is all love really love?

In this episode, Dr. David Hajduk gives his take on the phrase "Love = Love," especially as it is applied to "same-sex marriage," and discusses the relationship between love, marriage, and sex as it …

00:20:32  |   Fri 22 Nov 2024
How to Live A Virtuous Life (Without Going Overboard)

How to Live A Virtuous Life (Without Going Overboard)

In this podcast episode, hosts Alanis Vega and Matt Pana explore the concept of finding balance in Catholic life, discussing how virtue lies in navigating between extremes, while maintaining both jus…

00:25:49  |   Mon 18 Nov 2024
How to Transform Your Life Through Suffering

How to Transform Your Life Through Suffering

Jack Garno sits down with Jordan Burke to talk about redemptive suffering, suffering in general, spiritual warfare, and everything in between.


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00:46:52  |   Mon 11 Nov 2024
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