The Crab and The Cross

Jun 19 2024 4
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MaryRose interviews theologians, philosophers, priests, authors, evangelists, scientists, artists and other Catholic professionals from across the ideological spectrum on topics pertaining to faith, spirituality, and culture. These explorative conversations are meant to surprise, instruct, and inspire the listeners to seek Truth in unexpected places. From St. Mary's County, Maryland - the birthplace of Catholicism in The United States - MaryRose pays homage to the wonderfully weird roots of American Catholicism. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecrabandthecross/support

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#51 Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, and the Meaning of Christian Culture with Fr. Christian Raab

Jun 19 2024 68 mins  
Fr. Christian Raab O.S.B. is a Benedictine monk from Michigan City, Indiana. He is the editor or and contributor to “Walk the Line: Rock Music and the Christian Imagination.” We discuss Christ-haunted rock music, God in the Midwest, and how to make Western culture Christian again. Stay in touch! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

#50 From Stripper to SANCTIFIED with Katelyn Louise Doty

Jun 05 2024 59 mins  
Katelyn Louise Doty is a writer, musician, and wife who spent 17 years as a stripper and adult entertainer before her powerful reversion to the Catholic faith. We discuss why she entered the adult industry, how God delivered her from it, and what her life looks like now. Stay in touch! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠�

#49 Can Catholics Support the Death Penalty? Magisterium Part 2 with Dr. Joseph Arias

May 15 2024 69 mins  
Can Church teaching change? Has the Church ever contradicted itself? Can Catholics still support the death penalty? How is that different from Catholics supporting abortion? Dr. Arias answers these questions and more in part two of our discussion of Catholic Magisterium. Dr. Joseph Arias is an Associate Professor of Theology at the Christendom College Graduate School of Theology. H

#48 When is the Pope Infallible? Magisterium Part 1 with Dr. Joseph Arias

May 01 2024 63 mins  
Dr. Joseph Arias is an Associate Professor of Theology at the Christendom College Graduate School of Theology. He earned a Doctorate in Sacred Theology as well as a Licentiate in Canon Law from The Catholic University of America. We discuss what constitutes the Magisterium of the Church, what levels of doctrine exist, and when a teaching is considered infallible. Stay tuned for Pa

#47 Joe Rogan, Catholic Influencers, and Finding the Sacred in the Profane with Mike Tenney

Apr 17 2024 57 mins  
Mike Tenney is a speaker, worship leader, and host of the Pop Culture Catechism podcast. His writing has also been featured in numerous Catholic publications. We discuss his origin story as a musician and Catholic speaker, what makes ministry fruitful, and his take on the current pop culture trends! Stay in touch! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠�

#46 Spiritual Headship, Redemptive Suffering, and Praying with Your Spouse with Joni Seith

Apr 03 2024 69 mins  
Joni Seith has a Masters in Psychology from the Institute of Psychological Sciences, now Divine Mercy University. She is the author of two children's books as well as her memoir, “The Pain of Grace: Living and Suffering with Dignity." She has been married for 38 years and has 4 children. Together, she and her husband Bob work as Team leaders for Unbound Ministry. We disc

#45 Are Charismatic Gifts Real-and Do You Have Any? With Fr. Brent Bowen O.P.

Mar 20 2024 59 mins  
Fr . Brent Bowen O.P. is a presenter for the Catherine of Siena Institute and an administrator of the Institute's "Called and Gifted Process" for the diocese of Lafayette, IN. Currently, he is a student in the Doctorate of Ministry and Evangelization program at The Catholic University of America. We discuss what charisms are and how they are discerned, their relations

#44 Making Friends as an Adult and Why Christian Friendships are DIFFERENT with Maureen McNeill

Mar 06 2024 81 mins  
Maureen McNeill is the Associate Director of the Catholic Entrepreneurship and Design Experience at The Catholic University of America's Busch School of Business. She has her Masters in Theology from Providence College where her thesis focused on the philosophy of Christian friendship. We discuss the differences between pagan and Christian philosophical concepts of friendship,

#43 "Use Me, God" - Living with Spina Bifida feat. Anya Kewley

Feb 21 2024 70 mins  
Anya Kewley is a disability rights advocate, speaker, musician and catechist who was born with Spina Bifida. Her website is www.lifeontheauthenticside.com We discuss her condition and how it affects her life, her relationship with God, and her plans for the future. Just in time for Lent, Anya speaks beautifully about what it means to take up one's cross. Stay in touch! ⁠⁠

#42 Make (Your) Marriage Great Again with Joseph and Crystal Gruber

Feb 07 2024 83 mins  
Joseph and Crystal Gruber are the hosts of the "Love your Marriage Podcast" and run a marriage mentorship apostolate called "Our Outpost." They have been married for 11 years and live in Michigan with their six children. We discuss what to look for in a potential spouse, practical ways to navigate conflict, and wisdom from the challenges they've faced in the