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
Moving Past Fear: Reintegrating in a Time of Uncertainty
On this episode, Dr. Michael Horne, Director of Clinical Services for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, discusses basic principles to help us maintain good mental health as we reintegra…
This St. Patrick’s Day, Fr. Paul Scalia Illuminates the Intriguing Legacy of Ireland’s Patron Saint
On this episode, Father Paul Scalia, Vicar for Clergy for the Diocese and pastor at St. James Catholic Church in Falls Church, discusses his Irish heritage and sheds light on the legacy of St. Patric…
During this Season of Conversions, Hear our New Vicar General Tell His Personal Faith Journey #51
On this episode, Fr. Jamie Workman, the new vicar general for the Diocese of Arlington, shares his personal faith journey and conversion story. Hear Fr. Workman talk about what drew him to the Cathol…
Super Bowl-winning kicker doubles as altar server for Latin Mass! #50
Earlier this year, Harrison Butker achieved the dream of every NFL player - to win a Super Bowl. But you may not know that the Kansas City Chiefs' star kicker has a deep spiritual life. On the weeken…
Rediscovering Classic Film: How these great films instill character and virtue #49
On this episode, Dr. Onalee McGraw, author of multiple books about classic cinema, talks about what modern film has lost from the Golden Age, and how we can rediscover truth through the storytelling …
Helping women choose life! Mary’s Shelter offers shelter, support and guidance. #48
On this episode, Kathleen Wilson, Executive Director and Founder of Mary’s Shelter, a maternity home in Fredericksburg, VA, talks about the reality that women don’t want to choose abortion but often …
President of March for Life previews this year's March! #47
On this episode, Jeanne Mancini, President of the March for Life, talks about this year’s March on Jan. 24, themed “Life Empowers: Pro-Life is Pro-Woman,” in honor of the 100th anniversary of women’s…
How to get along with the colleague who drives you crazy! #46
On this episode, Laraine Bennett, co-author of "The Temperament God Gave You," offers practical advice on how to get along with that person who you just can't seem to see eye-to-eye with. Hear how aw…
The time for ‘casual Catholicism’ is over! How to be a modern-day evangelist #45
On this episode of "Searching for More," Tony Brandt and Chris Stewart, co-founders of Casting Nets Ministries, talk about how to get down and dirty and really engage people in evangelism. Hear Tony …
Her parents said ‘yes’ to adoption 9 times – Hear how it changed her life! #44
On this episode of “Searching for More,” Bridget Wilson, Program Director for the Catholic Diocese of Arlington’s Multicultural Ministries, talks about her family’s experience with adoption. Bridget…
Three-star general shares the importance of faith in military service #43
Vice Admiral Andrew L. Lewis, a three-star general in the U.S. Navy who also serves as Commander of the U.S. Second Fleet and Commander of Joint Force Command Norfolk, joins the podcast to talk about…
Gabriel Project volunteer “Angel” discusses her experience accompanying an expectant mom through pregnancy. #41
On this episode, Gina Lynch shares her compelling story about volunteering with the Gabriel Project, a diocesan effort that helps expectant mothers throughout their pregnancy. Hear Gina’s story of wa…
The secret to making marriage last for more than 55 years #40
Bob and Bev Ward got married 55 years ago - and are still happy! In this episode of Searching for More, they discuss the secret to a long marriage and tell their story of how a young Kansas girl who …
Targeted by the Ethiopian government, he now helps refugees like himself #39
Belayneh Loppisso helped uncover government corruption in his home country of Ethiopia. When the government threatened his safety, he had to forge a new life for himself and his family in the U.S. Fi…
The mom who helped make Fulton Sheen a saint #38
Bonnie Engstrom, Catholic blogger and mom of 8, shares how becoming a pivotal player in Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s cause for canonization charged her seemingly ordinary life with an amazing story. Hea…
Jeff Caruso - Virginia Catholic Conference #36
As Catholics, we strive to live our faith in our homes, parishes and communities. But how do we live our faith in the public and political arena? Hear how the Virginia Catholic Conference advocates f…
Meet Our (Soon-to-be) Priests #35
Why would three young, talented men give up everything to become priests? Deacon Will Nyce, Deacon Sean Koehr, and Deacon Nicholas Blank share with us their individual calls to the priesthood, and wh…
Mary Lenaburg - Catholic Author and Speaker #34
Mary Lenaburg talks about losing her 22 year-old daughter, Courtney, to a horrific disease that developed at 5 weeks old, and was characterized by seizures and resulted in many permanent, physical li…
Mrs. Virginia 2019 - Lisa Stover #33
You might know her as Mrs. Virginia 2019, but what you might not know about Lisa Stover is how she lost her mother and suffered a miscarriage just before the pageant. This, plus her powerful story of…