On our last episode of our second season, we talk about the twelve apostles. We are each called to be the evangelist that they were! National Geographic Article http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/killing-jesus/articles/how-did-the-apostles-die/ EWTN Article https://www.ewtn.com/library/ANSWERS/JCESTAB.HTM More info: www.fishingwithdynamite.fm Be…

Elliott Iannello talks about his work ministering to the gaming community with GameChurch, and also about developing his own game, Young Son, through Parable Game Studios. GameChurch www.gamechurch.com Parable Game Studios www.parablegamestudios.com Humans of Gaming Podcast by Love Thy Nerd https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/humans-of-gaming-podca…

Does social media make us better people? Does it help us evangelize or not? Find more at www.fishingwithdynamite.fm Jump on our Patreon at www.patreon.com/fishingwithdynamite The articles cited in this conversation: What's Scariest: Facebook, Google,... or Us? https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/religion-and-philosophy/social-justice/what-s-scarie…

Wanna learn about defendin' the faith? Dern tootin'! Welcome to Apologetics Rodeo! Our second Live episode! Information for this episode came from Catholic Answers: www.catholic.com Check us out at www.fishingwithdynamite.fm.

Tom Gould is the cartoonist behind Tomics, a hilarious weekly Catholic webcomic. We talk about faith, humor, Connecticut and the hilariousness of the USCCCCCB. Find Tom's work at: https://www.facebook.com/tomicscomics/ Find the Catholic Comicbook at: https://www.catholiccomicbook.com/ Find more on FWD at: www.fishingwithdynamite.fm Support us on Pa…

Can we evangelize by our very appearance? We discuss how style of dress, manner, modesty, and cassocks all contribute to how we demonstrate our faith to other people. Churchpop on Cassocks https://churchpop.com/2015/08/29/5-things-we-can-learn-from-a-laymans-experiment-of-wearing-a-cassock/ Paradigm Clothing https://www.paradigm-clothing.com/ Those…

Who was Saint Don Bosco? And what does table hockey have to do with it? Check us out on your favorite underground Catholic webshow for weirdos! www.fishingwithdynamite.fm Learn more about Don Bosco at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bosco https://www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/DBOSCO.HTM http://www.worksbyfaith.org/st-john-bosco-and-the-mysterious-d…

It can be hard to have conversations about truth and existence and whatnot, especially with those who are close to us who don't share our views. We go on location with the good folks who are hanging out at the Supreme Court in Washington, DC, participating in a rally in support of the plaintiffs of NIFLA vs. Becerra. Find information on the case he…

Barrie Schwortz, a photography expert and Orthodox Jew by heritage, is one of the leading proponents of the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin. We get a chance to pick his brain and learn all about the Shroud. Learn more at www.Shroud.com. Learn more about FWD at www.fishingwithdynamite.fm or become a patron at www.patreon.com/fishingwithdynamite.…

The folks who make things happen for youth in our diocese come and visit with us! Meet Serra Alongi, Tara Bailey, and Gabe Roa, members of our diocesan program staff in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. They help to bring Christ to the young people of the Mountain State, and they've got some stories to tell. Their work - www.wvcatholicym.org Summ…

Deacon James Munuhe is a permanent Deacon and full-time accountant (certified to preach AND do your taxes), working at St. James Catholic Church in Charles Town, WV. In our second episode of season 2, we talk about early Christians and their practical and effective approach to evangelization. Visit us, get on the Catch, and find cool stuff at www.f…

It's a brand new season! In this season, we talk about going fishing, fishing for men that is. Why is it so difficult? How do we do it better? In the next 11 episodes, we meet folks who are doing evangelization really well. Check out our shiny new website at www.fishingwithdynamite.fm! There, you can send us a message to be featured on The Catch. F…

We delve into three traditions of Christmas: the date December 25, Saint Nicholas (the jolly old elf himself!), and the Christmas Tree. What lessons do they have to teach us this year? The Date December 25 https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/why-december-25 Saint Nicholas https://www.stnicholascenter.org/pages/home/ Saint Boniface and …

Father Josh Stevens tells his story. A priest for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, Fr. Josh serves two parishes, a college, and various other ministries. A graduate of NET and a chaplain in the United States Army National Guard, he is a man of many talents. In this episode, he talks to us about how he manages to do all this without going crazy.…

What does the church teach about taxation? In this episode, we talk about what the Catechism does (and doesn't) say about being a moral citizen in terms of finances. In the context of this podcast, we don't advocate for any particular political solution. Please don't send us hate mail! If you do, we'll read it on The Catch in a funny voice. Sources…

We delve into the life of one of the Church's newest Blesseds! Sources: https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/faith-and-character/faith-and-character/the-surprising-case-of-solanus-casey.html http://catholicexchange.com/many-miracles-solanus-casey Music courtesy of Art List and Slainte

This week, we feature an episode of The Kyle Heimann Show! Mark and Likable Art's Cory Heimann discuss why art and storytelling matter in the modern world. Check out the episode here: https://soundcloud.com/kyleheimannshow/khs-264-praying-for-and-defining-artists-storytelling-cory-heimann-and-mark-guiney Check out more about Kyle: kyleheimann.com C…

Steve Jagla, now Youth Minister at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Fort Wayne, shares the story of the Glorybus. He also discusses Pier Giorgio Frassati and the role of Christian friendship in his life.

We discuss the Parable of the Talents, and how it applies to life, virtue, and business. The full article is available here: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/column/the-parable-of-the-talents-3001

Dom Daniel Oppenheimer, CRNJ, shares stories from his life as prior of the Canons Regular of the New Jerusalem in Charles Town, WV. The audio quality this week was a tad lacking, but we'll be back up to full strength next week!

We're back! After a 3-month hiatus, Mark discusses his adventures in Indiana with Likable Art and Paul gets into his adventures in teaching Confirmation and buying things off a French website. Audio in this episode includes: Apollo 11 Launch Countdown: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/apollo11_audio.html Ensemble Organum - Salve Regina (Ch…

Lori Cascio joins us to talk about her work in pro-life advocacy with Students for Life of America! She has lots of great words of encouragement for times when we're called to stand up for the most defenseless of humans. Find more information at studentsforlife.org or contact Lori at lcascio@studentsforlife.org.…

This week, Mark sits down with Dan Fedoryka to talk about life with Scythian, one of the nation's most celebrated folk bands. The Scythian songs featured in this episode are (in order of appearance): The Sheldon House Reels New York Girls Lagan Love Fields of St. James Paint This Town Jump at the Sun Last Days of Summer Learn more about Scythian at…

The Camino de Santiago: What is it, where is it, and why you should go! For more information on Creatio, go to www.creatio.org The audio for this episode was provided by AudioHero. The organ sound effect can be found at: https://www.freesound.org/people/caquet/sounds/221171/

The story of St. Philomena, and the how this young saint is working tremendous miracles even among us today.

Temptations abound! What do we do about them? A discussion on the Temptation of Christ and how it relates to our life. Also, people who are giving concertina lessons or know how to yodel should email us.

NET Team 2 joins us to tell stories about their life on the road as missionaries to young people with NET Ministries USA! Check out more about their work at: http://www.netusa.org/

Our first ever live podcast, recorded at St. James Catholic Church in Charles Town, WV. We hosted the Sunday Night Soup and Scripture, discussing the significance of the Entry into Jerusalem that we celebrate on Palm Sunday!

Fr. James DeViese talks about feminism, liturgy, confession, and the importance of wearing red suspenders! Check out his blog at http://pastormontanus.blogspot.com/

Where do all the words come from? In this episode, we build a fort of dictionaries, encyclopedias, and thesauruses, and go find out!

St. Joseph, and all the cool things about him! Thanks to the Catholic Education Resource Center and Those Catholic Men. Our ending is a little unusual because of a technical problem, but as always, FWD is a production of Radioheart Media, produced in Wild, Wonderful West Virginia!

Eucharistic miracles, Johnny Carson, and living the Christian life all rolled together in this conversation with living historian Rick Garland of O Be Joyfull Historical Tours and Entertainment. Music for this episode was provided by The Tudor Consort and The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps.…

Our Lenten Special!

NOBODY EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION. Or more the point, nobody UNDERSTANDS the Spanish Inquisition. Let's figure it out.

Deacon James Munuhe on life as a deacon, Kenya, and having a personal relationship with Jesus.

Evolution! Let's talk about it.

Pastoral Associate for Music and Liturgy at St. James, Mr. Gary Penkala, comes on the podcast! He is instantly named best FWD guest of the year! Thank you to CanticaNOVA Publications, Corpus Christi Watershed, and the Graduale Project for providing music for this podcast.

So, there are many religions. How do we deal with that? Also, Paul's football preferences and Mark's ill-fated hamster.

Our Confirmation Special! Featuring Paul's first ever confirmation candidate!

Nationally-renowned youth minister and speaker Scott M. Anthony graces us with his presence. It gets real. www.scottmanthony.net

What does it mean to honor the Sabbath? Paul talks about his day in the beginning. If you're a get-down-business sort, you can skip to around the 11 minute mark for the real discussion.

Who was John the Baptist? Also, Warheads Jelly Beans and a certain professional wrestler...

What's the deal with Advent? Mark, Paul B, and Paul E discuss this from geosynchronous orbit.

Paul and Mark discuss a parable. And Doctor Strange.

Fr. Eric Hall shares his vocation story. FWD Political Correspondent Nick Chancey gives the breakdown on the recent election and resulting furor.

Paul pitches his new restaurant idea: What's for Dinner? A discussion on why people leave the Church. And what to do about it.

What does a Renaissance composer have to teach us about life, music, and Christian friendship? As it turns out, a lot. Also, a wine tasting. Musical selections are from: "Missa Papae Marcelli: Kyrie" by The Sixteen, Harry Christophers "Missa Papae Marcelli: Gloria" by The Sixteen, Harry Christophers "Palestrina: Alma Redemptoris Mater - Ed. J. Dixo…

How should Catholics vote? Also, a candid review of Airheads Extreme candy.

Adventures in missionary service deep in the heart of West Virginia. Also, our first media review: the Jim Gaffigan Show!

Mark and Paul interview Fr. William Ryan, of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission in Togo, West Africa on life as a missionary. Also, our best ending EVER.