Searching for More
Are you searching for more? The good news is that there is one who is searching for you—and he is waiting to be found.
You’ve shared with us a growing desire and need for more opportunities both to be both informed and inspired in your faith journey. In responding to this need, we seek to not only educate on the topics you wonder about, struggle with, and question, but ultimately bring you closer to an intimate encounter and relationship with Jesus Christ. This series is dedicated to the patronage of our diocesan co-patron, St. Thomas More.
Searching for More (SFM) offers 3-6 minutes of inspirational and catechetical content to enrich your faith and accompany you on your journey as a disciple of Christ. When you tune into an SFM episode on Instagram and YouTube, as well as anywhere you access your favorite podcasts, you’ll hear from lay faithful and religious alike from throughout the Diocese — people trying to live in, but not of, the world.
Have an idea for a topic to be discussed on the podcast? Please email your idea to [email protected].
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 99
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2024
Transgender and Gender Identity: Risks and Truth
Today we’re talking about transgenderism and gender identity with Mary Hasson, Kate O’Beirne Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Hear Mary explain the risks and truth related to gender ide…
Navigating Personal Style as Women of Faith: Where is the Balance, and What’s the Point?
Today we sit down with Nicole Caruso, stylist and author, as she candidly addresses the questions Catholic women ask as they attempt to find a healthy, balanced approach to personal style. Hear Nicol…
Conversion and Discovery: God’s Will for Our Lives
Today we’re talking about conversion and discovering God’s will for our lives with Amber Roseboom, Director of Media Relations for the Diocese of Arlington.
A Franciscan Friar Builds a Multi-Million Dollar Skyscraper in NYC, Helps Cancer Patients and the Poor
On this episode, Father John O’Connor, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi parish in Triangle, Va., talks about what it means to be Franciscan and his experience working with some of New York’s real esta…
During National Volunteer Month, Hear the Incredible Impact of Catholic Charities’ 2,500 Active Volunteers During the Pandemic
You’re listening to "Searching for More,” a podcast of the Diocese of Arlington. On this episode, during National Volunteer Month, hear Debra Beard, Director of Volunteers for Catholic Charities of t…
The Beauty of the Church and Draw Towards the Faith, in the Words of a Recent Convert
On this episode, Patrick Thompson, a parishioner at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Arlington, Va., talks about his draw to the Catholic faith and his experience leading up to being received into the Ch…
Our Burial Will Be Canceled: The Message of Easter
On this episode, Father Keith O’Hare, Pastor of St. Louis Catholic Church in Alexandria, talks about his experience in the Dominican Republic and its message to us about Easter. Hear Father O’Hare ta…
Learning from Our Lord’s Foster Father, St. Joseph’s Message to Us All
On this episode, Father Donald Fest, Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alexandria, Va, shares his devotion to St. Joseph and offers us lessons on humbly trusting God. During this Year of St. J…
Habits and Holiness: Women Serving in Religious Life in the Modern Media Era
On this episode of Searching For More, Sister Emily Marsh and Sister Carly Paula Arcella of the Daughters of St. Paul discuss women religious life in the modern era and how to incorporate and utilize…
Understanding Lent and Experiencing God’s Love and Mercy
On this episode, Father Bjorn Lundberg, Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Winchester, Va. talks about the meaning of Lent and how we turn back to Our Lord, particularly through the S…
Truth, Sex and Gender: Understanding Gender Identity in Light of Church Teaching
On this episode of Searching for More, Father Paul Scalia, Episcopal Vicar for Clergy, Pastor of St. James Catholic Church and member and former Chairman of the Board of Courage International discuss…
Faith, food, and fun recipes with Fr. Hathaway
On this episode a diocesan priest shares his side hobby with us…By day Father Hathaway is the Pastor at the Basilica of Saint Mary but by night he hosts a cooking series on YouTube! Father shares his…
Stay Active: The Connection Between Physical Activity and Cognitive Function
On this episode, Cindy Walls, a coach at Bishop O’Connell High School, discusses the connection between physical activity and cognitive function, particularly as we spend more time inside through the…
A Spirit of Thanksgiving in Times of Trial
On this episode, Father Kevin Dansereau, Parochial Vicar at St. Thomas More Cathedral in Arlington, offers some practical advice on how to truly enter into a spirit of thanksgiving in times of trial.…
Racism in America: How We Respond as Catholics
On this episode, Deacon Gerard-Marie Anthony and Melissa Rihl, members of Bishop Burbidge’s Advisory Council on Racism, discuss racism in America and how we should respond as Catholics. Hear Deacon A…
Hope and Forgiveness After Abortion
On this episode of Searching for More, Andie Pearson, a post-abortive woman who is now married with two living children, talks about her personal story of finding hope and forgiveness after abortion.…
Dr. Cuddeback on the Role of a Man in the Household
On this episode, Dr. John Cuddeback, Professor of Philosophy at Christendom College, discusses the role of a man in the household in an age of “toxic masculinity.” Hear Dr. Cuddeback offer greater in…
Reconciliation and Forgiveness as the Path to Peace: Fr. Ubald on the Rwandan Genocide
On this episode of Searching for More, Father Ubald, a Roman Catholic priest in the Cyangugu Diocese of southeastern Rwanda for 25 years, talks about reconciliation and forgiveness as the path to pea…
The Local Church’s Role Serving Those in Need During COVID-19
You’re listening to "Searching for More,” a podcast of the Diocese of Arlington. On this episode, Art Bennett, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, discusses the Churc…
The New Normal for Schools: Welcoming Students Back Safely
On this episode, Sister Mary Sheila, Principal of St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School in the diocese, discusses what parents and students face as Catholic schools reopen safely with a variety of diffe…