My Friend the Friar
A podcast where we learn about our faith and share what it takes to live a Catholic Christian life through conversations and contemplations with my friend the friar, a Discalced Carmelite Priest.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 105
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Sanctity and Justification Compilation (Season 3 Episode 40)
A compilation of previous episodes exploring sanctity, holiness, justification, and righteousness.
Theology of Sanctity (Season 1 Episode 4)
Catholic and Protestant Views on Justificatio…
The Blessed Virgin: Mother, Model, and Mediator (Season 3 Episode 39)
Father Stephen and John dive deep into Chapter 8 of Lumen Gentium, exploring Mary's unique role in salvation history and addressing common misconceptions about Catholic Marian devotion.
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Life Update: God's Goodness Remains
A quick life update and request for prayers.
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Suffering, Faith, and Mary's Enduring Influence
In this episode, Father Stephen brings his profound insights into how aligning our struggles with Christ's can be a transformative experience, offering both psychological relief and spi…
Mary's Spiritual Significance in the Pilgrim Church
Can understanding the role of Mary change your perspective on the Church? Join me and Father Stephen Sanchez as we navigate the profound teachings of Lumen Gentium, focusing on the esse…
A Quick Life Update and Request for Prayers
A Quick Life Update and Request for Prayers.
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Have something you'd love to hear Fr. Stephen and John talk about? Email us at myfriendthefriar@g…
Exploring the Universal Call to Holiness
Join us for an engaging conversation with Father Stephen Sanchez, a Discalced Carmelite priest, who recently attended a Congress meeting in Boston. Father Stephen shares his experiences…
The Priesthood of the Laity
In this episode, we dive deep into the critical role of the laity within the Church, inspired by Lumen Gentium. We discuss how both men and women are essential to the Church's mission, …
The Primacy of Christ in the Catholic Church
In this episode, Father Stephen and John discuss the centrality of Christ in the Church and its mission as a sacrament of God's love. Drawing insights from Sacrosanctum Concilium and th…
Lumen Gentium and The Mystery of the Church
In this episode, John and Father Stephen explore Pope John XXIII's vision of the Pilgrim Church as detailed in Lumen Gentium, emphasizing the Church's ongoing mission away from a triump…
Vatican History and Lumen Gentium
In this episode, John and Fr. Stephen delve into the historical context of Vatican II.
Take a walk through history with us as we revisit the abrupt end of the First Vatican Council in 18…
Dead for Seven Minutes with Robert and Steven Dominguez
Prepare yourself for an emotionally charged episode as the co-hosts from the Bigfoot Club podcast, Robert Dominguez and his nephew, Steven Dominguez, step in for Father Stephen Sanchez.…
Ancient Sources of Truth for Modern Faith with Chris Colleps
In this episode, John and Chris go on a profound journey into the intricate world of biblical translations, specifically comparing John 14:12-28 in the NIV and Catholic versions. You'll…
Drops of Ink with Chris Colleps
In this episode, John and Chris consider ink as a metaphor Chris developed in a song he wrote after dropping off his oldest daughter at college.
Our upbringing and relationships signific…
Alien Life, Mary's Assumption, and Divine Encounters with Mark Gansle
In this episode, John and Mark's discussion ranges from the philosophical themes inspired by "Groundhog Day" to pondering whether intelligent alien species would be considered children …
An Integrated Faith and Intimacy with God with Mark Gansle
In this episode, John and Mark Gansle continue their conversation and take a heartfelt look at the unique challenges and blessings that come with being a deacon's wife. They discuss how…
Joy and Discerning God's Will with Mark Gansle
In this episode, John and Mark Gansle ponder the profound distinction between happiness and joy through Mark's experience so far a year into his discernment to become a Catholic deacon.…
Understanding Typology in Sacred Scripture
In this episode, Father Sanchez emphasizes the necessity of understanding the sacred authors' intentions in their historical and cultural contexts, and we explore how metaphors like the…
Fashion, Faith, and Resilience with Anthony Alexander
In this episode, John and Anthony discuss the importance of open, respectful conversations in a world increasingly divided by differing beliefs. Anthony shares the inspiration behind hi…
Fatherhood and Legacy with Anthony Alexander
In this episode, John is joined by Anthony Alexander for a heartfelt conversation about fatherhood. Navigating blended families and past relationships can be a minefield, and Anthony ca…