Against The Grain

Oct 29 2024 55 ep. 95 mins 4
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Father and Son talk Faith and Footy.

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EP 52: Season Finale, ⁠⁠2024 Review, What’s Next for ATG?

Oct 29 2024 132 mins  
Fr Ben and Anthony are joined by Catholic Wizard, Anthony and Socials Queen, Sarah on the season finale to review the year that was, and share some huge news regarding the future of the podcast. Visit the official sponsor of the show at https://mjpodiatry.com.au Visit our big hit of the week sponsor at https://www.totustuus.com.au Check out our friends: https://www.youtube.com/

EP 51: Most Rev Richard Umbers, Ministry, Memes, International Eucharistic Congress.

Oct 22 2024 107 mins  
Most Rev Richard Umbers joins Fr Ben and Anthony to discuss his ministry as Bishop, memes and social media, and the upcoming International Eucharistic Congress to be held in Sydney, in 2028. Visit the official sponsor of the show at https://mjpodiatry.com.au Visit our big hit of the week sponsor at https://www.totustuus.com.au Against The Grain Insta: againstthegrain.podcast TT:

EP 50: Francis Molo - Life, Reversion to Catholicism, NRL Career

Oct 15 2024 76 mins  
St George Dragons prop Francis Molo joins Anthony as he discusses his life, reversion to the Catholic faith and football career. Visit the official sponsor of the show at https://mjpodiatry.com.au Visit our big hit of the week sponsor at https://www.totustuus.com.au Against The Grain Insta: againstthegrain.podcast TT: against.the.grain.pod FB: www.facebook.com/againstthegrainfai

Special Grand Final Preview with Catholic Weekly Journalist - George Al-Akiki

Oct 03 2024 81 mins  
In this special bonus episode for the week, Anthony is joined by Catholic Weekly journalist George Al-Akiki to preview the NRL 2024 Grand Final.

EP 49: Dr Greg Bottaro, Relationship, Self Gift, Catholic Mindfulness LIVE AUDIENCE with Fidelis

Oct 01 2024 75 mins  
In collaboration with Sydney Catholic Youth, Fr Ben hosts a live podcast at Fidelis with special guest, American Catholic psychologist Dr Greg Bottaro to discuss all things mental health in relation to the Catholic faith. Purchase Dr Greg's book here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Mindful-Catholic-Finding-Moment-Time/dp/1635820170 Visit Catholic Psych at: https://catholicpsych.com/

Against The Grain presents a special episode: Fr Ben, Jason Evert and Laura Neeson panel discussion.

Sep 24 2024 28 mins  
Against The Grain presents a special episode: Fr Ben, Jason Evert and Laura Neeson panel discussion. at Sydney Catholic School’s 10:10 Conference. The panel answered anonymous questions from students read out by two Sydney Catholic School students. NOTE: There were some technical issues with the first 6 minutes of audio, however after this the audio becomes clear.

EP 48: Special Guest host Fr Ronnie Maree, Finals week 1, Male-only priesthood, "Call No Man Father"

Sep 17 2024 104 mins  
Fr Ronnie Maree joins Anthony to discuss the first week of the NRL Finals and common misunderstandings and misconceptions of the Priesthood. Visit Little Saints By Norma at: Insta: @little_saints_by_norma_isshak website: www.littlesaintsbynorma.com.au Charbel Eltarraf's new podcast - coming soon at: Insta; @boldbeardedpod YT: www.youtube.com/@boldbearded Visit the official

EP 47: The Kairouz Bros - Reversion to faith, Content + Work, Finals Preview

Sep 10 2024 128 mins  
Social media sensations Jon-Bernard and Nick Kairouz join Fr Ben and Anthony to discuss their upbringing, coming back to the faith, content and work, and the 2024 NRL finals. NOTE: This episode was filmed in the lead-up to Round 27. Follow the Kairouz brothers: https://www.youtube.com/@UCcevnYMgxawKvn9n_lgso_wB https://www.instagram.com/jonbernardk/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jonb

EP 46: Fr Michel Remery, Tweeting With God, DeoQuest, Online With The Saints, How to Grow in Faith

Sep 03 2024 71 mins  
n this episode, Fr Ben and Anthony speak with Fr Michel Remery - a priest, author, former Vatican advisory committee member for new media and young people. Known to many through his "Tweeting With God" ministry, Fr Michel is now the director of DeoQuest which oversees all of his and his team's growing initiatives including books, games, apps and more. Related website

EP 45: Archbishop Anthony Fisher, Life and Vocations, Catholic Schools and Homes, Church in Sydney

Aug 27 2024 87 mins  
In a very special episode, his grace, Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher joins Fr Ben and Anthony to discuss his life and vocation, as well as answering some burning questions from the ATG team.