Ignition
Ignition: A Podcast for the New Evangelization is a weekly audio program which provides explanations of Catholic teaching and a Catholic perspective on issues of the day. The goal of Ignition is to help adult Catholics to grow in their understanding of our Catholic Faith and to see its relevance for their daily lives.
The Second Most Important Words At Mass
Dr. Chris and Renae conclude their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking at the final prayers before Communion and those who distribute Holy Communion to us. PLUS, an announcement about a change in Ignition's format. Enjoy!
654: Communing with Jesus
Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking at the final prayers before Communion and those who distribute Holy Communion to us. Enjoy!
653: Grant Us Peace
Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking at the prayers after the Our Father and their focus on God's peace to us. Enjoy!
652: The Ordinary Ways God Reveals Himself to Us
Looking for God in our daily lives isn't like a real life version of "Where's Waldo?" It's not so much a matter of seeing different things, but of seeing things differently. That's what Dr. Chris and Traci Austin discuss in this episode. Enjoy!
651: When Were You First Enamored With the Living God?
When the storms of life threaten to sweep us away, it can be helpful for us to take a step back and remember when and how we first became enamored with the Lord. That's what Dr. Chris and Traci Austin discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!
650: Daring to Call God "Father" in the Mass
Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, concluding their discussion of the First Eucharistic Prayer and turning to the Our Father. Enjoy!
649: Eucharistic Prayer I: What Does It Mean?
Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking more closely at the First Eucharistic Prayer. Enjoy!
648: Apart from Jesus, We Can Do Nothing. So Stop Trying!
Too often we live and act as if the things that we are doing and responsible for are all on us. But that's simply not true, because, as Jesus Himself said, apart from Him, we can do nothing. What does this mean, not only in our spiritual lives, but in every aspect of our lives? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode. Enjoy!
647: Merry Candlemas! Celebrating the Presentation of the Lord
Smack dab between Christmas and Lent we find, on February 2nd, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. But what is this feast about, and how & why can we celebrate it in our own lives? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode. Enjoy!
646: Jesus' Message to the Church: Trust in Me, Not in Yourself
Perhaps the most mysterious book of the Bible -- Revelation -- begins with messages from Jesus to seven churches in the ancient world. But saints and scholars alike have long noted that these messages apply to us as well. How? That's what Dr. Chris discusses in this short series on the opening chapters of the book of Revelation. In this episode, we will conclude this series with a look at Jesus' message to Laodicea and what it means for those of us today. Enjoy!
645: Jesus' Message to the Church: Hold Fast to Your Faith
Perhaps the most mysterious book of the Bible -- Revelation -- begins with messages from Jesus to seven churches in the ancient world. But saints and scholars alike have long noted that these messages apply to us as well. How? That's what Dr. Chris is going to discuss in a short series on the opening chapters of the book of Revelation. In this episode, we will look at His message to Philadelphia and what it means for those of us today. Enjoy!
644: Jesus' Message to the Church: Comfort & Complacency
Perhaps the most mysterious book of the Bible -- Revelation -- begins with messages from Jesus to seven churches in the ancient world. But saints and scholars alike have long noted that these messages apply to us as well. How? That's what Dr. Chris is going to discuss in a short series on the opening chapters of the book of Revelation. In this episode, we will look at His message to Sardis and what it means for those of us who live our faith with comfort and complacency. Enjoy!
643: What's the Story with the Wise Men?
Many of us are familiar with the Three Kings or the Three Wise Men, i.e. the ones who rode camels and visted Baby Jesus. But is that really what happened? What do we actually know about these men and what does it matter to us today? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode. Enjoy!
642: Jesus' Message to the Church: False Prophets
Perhaps the most mysterious book of the Bible -- Revelation -- begins with messages from Jesus to seven churches in the ancient world. But saints and scholars alike have long noted that these messages apply to us as well. How? That's what Dr. Chris is going to discuss in a short series on the opening chapters of the book of Revelation. In this episode, we will look at His message to Thyatira and what it means for us about testing those who claim to speak truth. Enjoy!
641: Jesus' Message to the Church: Jesus is Judge
Perhaps the most mysterious book of the Bible -- Revelation -- begins with messages from Jesus to seven churches in the ancient world. But saints and scholars alike have long noted that these messages apply to us as well. How? That's what Dr. Chris is going to discuss in a short series on the opening chapters of the book of Revelation. In this episode, we will finish our look at Jesus' message to the church in Pergamum and begin to look at His message to Thyatira. Enjoy!
640: Jesus' Message to the Church: Don't Just Believe It... Live It
Perhaps the most mysterious book of the Bible -- Revelation -- begins with messages from Jesus to seven churches in the ancient world. But saints and scholars alike have long noted that these messages apply to us as well. How? That's what Dr. Chris is going to discuss in a short series on the opening chapters of the book of Revelation. In this episode, we will look at Jesus' message to the church in Pergamum and what it means for us today. Enjoy!
639: Jesus' Message to the Church: Be Not Afraid!
Perhaps the most mysterious book of the Bible -- Revelation -- begins with messages from Jesus to seven churches in the ancient world. But saints and scholars alike have long noted that these messages apply to us as well. How? That's what Dr. Chris is going to discuss in a short series on the opening chapters of the book of Revelation. In this episode, we will look at Jesus' message to the church in Smyrna and what it means for us today. Enjoy!
638: Jesus' Message to the Church: Be Not Afraid!
Perhaps the most mysterious book of the Bible -- Revelation -- begins with messages from Jesus to seven churches in the ancient world. But saints and scholars alike have long noted that these messages apply to us as well. How? That's what Dr. Chris is going to discuss in a short series on the opening chapters of the book of Revelation. In this episode, we will look at Jesus' message to the church in Smyrna and what it means for us today. Enjoy!
637: Jesus' Message to the Church: Orthodoxy is Not Enough
Perhaps the most mysterious book of the Bible -- Revelation -- begins with messages from Jesus to seven churches in the ancient world. But saints and scholars alike have long noted that these messages apply to us as well. How? That's what Dr. Chris is going to discuss in a short series on the opening chapters of the book of Revelation. In this episode, we continue to unpack Jesus' message to the church in Ephesus. Enjoy!
636: Jesus' Message to the Church: He is Near
Perhaps the most mysterious book of the Bible -- Revelation -- begins with messages from Jesus to seven churches in the ancient world. But saints and scholars alike have long noted that these messages apply to us as well. How? That's what Dr. Chris is going to discuss in a short series on the opening chapters of the book of Revelation. In this episode, we continue to unpack Jesus' message to the church in Ephesus. Enjoy!
635: Jesus' Message to the Church: His Glory & What It Means for Us
Perhaps the most mysterious book of the Bible -- Revelation -- begins with messages from Jesus to seven churches in the ancient world. But saints and scholars alike have long noted that these messages apply to us as well. How? That's what Dr. Chris is going to discuss in a short series on the opening chapters of the book of Revelation. In this episode, we unpack John's opening vision of Jesus and begin to look at the message to the church in Ephesus. Enjoy!
634: Jesus' Message to the Church: His Authority & Power
Perhaps the most mysterious book of the Bible -- Revelation -- begins with messages from Jesus to seven churches in the ancient world. But saints and scholars alike have long noted that these messages apply to us as well. How? That's what Dr. Chris is going to discuss in a short series on the opening chapters of the book of Revelation. In this episode, we dive into John's opening vision of Jesus and what it tells us about Him. Enjoy!
633: Jesus' Message to the Church: Interpreting Revelation
Perhaps the most mysterious book of the Bible -- Revelation -- begins with messages from Jesus to seven churches in the ancient world. But saints and scholars alike have long noted that these messages apply to us as well. How? That's what Dr. Chris is going to discuss in a short series on the opening chapters of the book of Revelation. In this episode, we dive into John's opening vision of Jesus and how to interpret the Bible. Enjoy!
632: Jesus' Message to the Church: Introduction
Perhaps the most mysterious book of the Bible -- Revelation -- begins with messages from Jesus to seven churches in the ancient world. But saints and scholars alike have long noted that these messages apply to us as well. How? That's what Dr. Chris is going to discuss in a short series on the opening chapters of the book of Revelation. Enjoy!
631: Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?
Jesus tells us about the necessity of baptism throughout the Gospels. What does this mean? And what happens to those who die without baptism? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode. Enjoy!
630: St. Michael the Archangel, Our Defender in Battle
Who is St. Michael the Archangel, and why do we pray to him? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode. Enjoy!
629: The Rationale and Relevance of our Catholic Faith
The reason that we believe the teachings of the Church isn't merely because someone said so; rather, there is a rationale for every doctrine we hold to as Catholics. Not only that, but every doctrine has a relevance for our daily lives. That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode. Enjoy!
628: What, Exactly, is Evangelization? And Why Do We Do It?
The title says it all: what is evangelization, and why are we supposed to to it? That's what Dr. Chris discusses in this episode. Enjoy!
627: What the Bible Means for Me Today
How can we as Catholics not only understand Sacred Scripture, but apply it to our daily lives? That's the question that Dr. Chris addresses in this episode of Ignition, using the Book of Revelation as an example. Enjoy!
626: Looking Closer at the First Eucharistic Prayer
Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking more closely at the First Eucharistic Prayer. Enjoy!
625: Twisted Words and Political Agendas
In the culture in which we live, words are used and misused to further political and cultural agendas, and in order for us to fruitfully live and share our faith in Jesus Christ, we need to recognize and reject the misuse of words. That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode. Enjoy!
624: What Difference Does the Eucharist Make, Really?
As familiar as most Catholics are with the Holy Eucharist, many of us don't know what we are supposed to "do" after receive Communion: how do we pray right after Communion? How do we "live" after Communion? That's what Dr. Chris and Traci Austin discuss in this episode of Igntiion. Enjoy!
623: Should Catholics Evangelize Other Christians?
With so many people who are indifferent to our faith, why should we share our Catholic faith with faith followers of Jesus Christ from other Christian traditions? That's what Dr. Chris and Traci Austin discuss in this episode. Enjoy!
622: Why is Contraception such a Big Deal? Part II
Many people -- including many Catholics -- wonder why the Church makes such a big deal about artificial birth control. The answer? Because this issue speaks to crucial questions about the nature of the human person and human love. That's what Dr. Chris continues to discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!
621: Why is Contraception such a Big Deal?
Many people -- including many Catholics -- wonder why the Church makes such a big deal about artificial birth control. The answer? Because this issue speaks to crucial questions about the nature of the human person and human love. That's what Dr. Chris discusses in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!
621: Why is Contraception such a Big Deal?
Many people -- including many Catholics -- wonder why the Church makes such a big deal about artificial birth control. The answer? Because this issue speaks to crucial questions about the nature of the human person and human love. That's what Dr. Chris discusses in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!
620: Living from and toward the liturgy
The Church says that the liturgy -- the formal worship of the Church -- is the source and summit of the Christian life. But what does that look like in our daily lives? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!
619: Opinions. Do you have to have them?
It seems like everyone has an opinion and about everything, and even more, that you should to. But is that true? Do we need to have an opinion about anything and everything? Why, or why not? And what does that have to do with our relationship with God? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode. Enjoy!
618: The Truth about the Intellectual Life
Every person is made for the intellectual life, and every disciple of Jesus Christ is called to be an intellectual. But that doesn't mean what we usually think it does: reading and waxing philosophically. In fact, even an illiterate person can and should be an intellectual. So what does it mean to live the intellectual life? That's what Dr. Chris discusses in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!
617: Diving into Eucharistic Prayer III | Ignition
Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking more closely at Eucharistic Prayer III. Enjoy!
