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The Second Most Important Words At Mass

Ignition — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:59:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:10:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 07:30:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:48:00 -0500

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?

Ignition — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:45:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:55:00 -0500

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?

Ignition — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:16:00 -0500

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!

Ignition — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:22:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:17:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 09:05:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 08:20:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:38:00 -0500

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?

Ignition — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:55:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:17:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:49:00 -0500

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!

Ignition — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:17:00 -0500

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!

Ignition — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:15:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:19:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:36:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0500

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?

Ignition — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:19:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0500

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?

Ignition — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:57:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:55:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:29:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:54:00 -0500

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?

Ignition — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:08:00 -0500

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?

Ignition — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:37:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:28:00 -0500

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?

Ignition — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 07:36:00 -0500

620: Living from and toward the liturgy

Ignition — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:36:00 -0500

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?

Ignition — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 07:56:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:45:00 -0500

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

Ignition — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0500

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!

616: The Difference Doctrine Makes

Ignition — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:30:00 -0500

There are a lot of "faith facts" that we can learn as Catholics, but why bother? What difference do those doctrines make, anyway? Using the writings of speaker & writer Frank J. Sheed, that's what Dr. Chris discusses in this episode of Igntion. Enjoy!

615: The Song of Songs

Ignition — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:55:00 -0500

One of the least-known books of the Bible is the Song of Songs; yet this book is described by some ancient Jewish rabbis as the holiest book of the Old Testament. Why? That's what Dr. Chris and Traci Austin discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

614: Some Common Campus Ministry Questions

Ignition — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:08:00 -0500

There are always answers to our questions about Catholic teaching. So what are the questions that young adults are asking today? That's what Dr. Chris and Traci Austin discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

613: Sin: It Literally Doesn't Make Sense

Ignition — Fri, 31 May 2024 08:01:00 -0500

One of the most biblical and "religious" of words is "sin", but in the word of Inigo Montoya from the movie The Princess Bride, I do not think it means what we think it means. Sin isn't just a matter of external actions, or what the Pope thinks is wrong... it's contrary to reason, truth and love. That's what Dr. Chris discusses in this episode. Enjoy!

612: After Action Reports for Our Spiritual Battle

Ignition — Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Just as in the military, it's important in the Christian battle to review what's working, what isn't, and what to do differently, and to recognize, appreciate and accept the many gifts that God gives us. That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

611: Multitask? Yes. Multifocus? No.

Ignition — Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In order to be attentive to our neighbor, our Lord and His will for our life, we need to be present... we need to focus. And while our world tells us that we can do many things at the same time, the fact is we cannot. Multitasking? Yes. Multifocusing? No. That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

610: Idol Worship is Easier and More Common than You Think

Ignition — Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500

We tend to think of idol worship as a thing of the past; after all, very, very few of us have golden statues in our homes that we worship. But that's not the only form that false gods can take, and in this episode, Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss some of the more subtle forms of idol worship that many of us succumb to, and what we can do about it. Enjoy!

609: Listening Well as a Key to Missionary Discipleship

Ignition — Fri, 03 May 2024 08:19:00 -0500

One of the more overlooked keys to fruitful evangelization and missionary discipleship is listening well. Why is that, and how can we do it better? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

608: Make a Friend, Be a Friend, Lead a Friend to Jesus

Ignition — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:54:00 -0500

While we ought not be childish in our faith, we are called to be childlike, and one of the ways that we can do so is by engaging in friendship and conversation with those around us in less self-conscious ways. Why? So that we can lead them closer to Jesus. But how? That's what Dr. Chris and Traci Austin discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

607: The Power of a Variety of Friendships

Ignition — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0500

In a culture in which more and more people feel alone, it's imperative that as disciples of Jesus Christ, we be open to friendship with others, including those who live in different states or stages of life than our own. That's what Dr. Chris and Traci Austin discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

606: The Church: Defender of Human Reason

Ignition — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Jesus said that if we abide in His word, we will know the truth, and the truth will set us free. In our day, though, it's popular not only to deny Jesus' word, but to deny our ability to know the truth at all. And yet the Catholic Church proclaims -- as she always has -- that reason is a gift from God by which we can indeed know the nature of reality and what it means. That's what Dr. Chris talks about in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

605: Paying Attention: It's Still Harder Than It Used to Be

Ignition — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Living the Christian life requires that we pay attention: to God, to those around us, and to ourselves. But being attentive is harder than ever, largely because of technology. So, what can we do about that? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this second of two episodes of Ignition. Enjoy!

604: Paying Attention: It's Harder Than It Used to Be

Ignition — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0500

603: Why Do We Doubt God's Goodness?

Ignition — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0500

A common misconception of God is that rather than being a good and loving Father, He in fact is a cruel tyrant who simply seeks to dominate us. Why do we think that, and what can we do about it? That's what Dr. Chris discusses in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

602: Cultivating a Contemplative Spirit

Ignition — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0500

We all desire to live lives of deep peace and joy. But how can we do so? By living each moment and each day with a contemplative spirit. Is it easy? No. But it works. That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

601: Jesus is With Us, In More Ways than We Imagine

Ignition — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Jesus is with us in all sorts of ways... we just need to train our spiritual sight to recognize Him. That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

600: The Danger of Distraction

Ignition — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Why are we so busy? Because we want to be. Why? Philosopher Peter Kreeft says that Blaise Pascal has the answer. That's what Dr. Chris discusses in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

599: The Mass: Literally Heaven on Earth

Ignition — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500

There are many amazing things about the Mass, but one of the lesser known ones is this: in the Mass, we truly, actually and really participate in the worship of God that's going on all the time in heaven. That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

598: Making Sense Out of Genesis

Ignition — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Many Catholics, upon setting out to the read the Bible, are shocked at the level of violence and immmorality in the very first book of Genesis. So, what's going on here? Why is this stuff in the Bible, and what are we to make of it? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

597: Made by God and for God, One and All

Ignition — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Each and every one of us has been made by God, for God. That is, we all have an innate capacity for Him and desire for Him. But what does that mean, and what does it matter? That's what Dr. Chris discusses in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

596: Get Ready! Lent is Coming!

Ignition — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Lent is less than two weeks away, and in order to make it as spiritually fruitful as possible, now is the time to start thinking & praying about what you'll do this year. That's what Robyn Bruggeman and Dr. Chris discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

595: The Catechism of the Catholic Church: What is it, and why should I read it?

Ignition — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500

What is the Catechism of the Catholic Church, why was it written, and why should you read it? That's what Robyn Bruggeman and Dr. Chris discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

594: The Lord Doesn't Call Us to Ease, but to Greatness

Ignition — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Jesus never promised that following Him would be easy; to the contrary, He calls us to take up our crosses daily. But He does call us to greatness. In this episode, Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz talk about how Pope Benedict taught this fundamental truth about the Christian life. Enjoy!

593: Why Won't the Church Get with the Times?

Ignition — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500

"Why won't the Catholic Church get with the times?" This is a common question posed to many of us, but how do we respond? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

592: Jesus the Christ, Part II

Ignition — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, have you ever wondered why we call Him "Christ"? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman do in this episode. Enjoy!

591: Jesus the Christ, Part I

Ignition — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, it's worth pondering what His name means and what it matters. That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman do in this episode. Enjoy!

590: God is Love. Really.

Ignition — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500

"Love" isn't just something that God does... it's also who He is. What does that mean, and what does that matter? That's what Pope Benedict addresses in his document God is Love, and it's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

589: The Heart of the Mass: the Eucharistic Prayer

Ignition — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking again at the Eucharistic Prayer. Enjoy!

588: Living Our Faith With Radicality and Intensity

Ignition — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500

One of the great challenges of our time is apathy and indifference, even on the part of fellow believers. How can we respond to this? By living lives of intense witness to Jesus Christ, lives that look different, that stand out... that are weird. That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

587: Trust in Your God, Not Your Horoscope

Ignition — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500

The Church warns us against practices like horoscopes, astrology, tarot cards, and so on. Why? Because they lead us away from our Heavenly Father and our trust in Him. That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

586: What Does It Mean for the Laity to be Priest, Prophet and King? Part II

Ignition — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500

To be baptized means that we are joined to Jesus, and that in Him, we become priests, prophetics and kings or queens. But for the lay person -- those who aren't ordained or in religious life -- what does that mean? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this second of a two part series on Ignition. Enjoy!

585: What Does It Mean for the Laity to be Priest, Prophet and King? Part I

Ignition — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500

584: What was Vatican II about?

Ignition — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500

There are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings about the Second Vatican Council today. So, what was the purpose of Vatican II? What was it really about? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

583: Karma isn't Catholic

Ignition — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500

We want it to be true that what goes around comes around because of our God-given desire for justice. But is that in fact true? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

582: Pope Francis on the Great Danger in Today's World

Ignition — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0500

In the opening paragraphs of his document The Joy of the Gospel, writes that the great danger of today's world is "the desolation and anguish born of a complacent yet covetous heart, the feverish pursuit of frivolous pleasures, and a blunted conscience." What does he mean by this, and what is the solution? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

581: Encounter Jesus, Experience Joy

Ignition — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Although our culture often portrays Chrisitians as buzz kills and debbie downers, the reality is that with an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ comes a deep and profound experience of joy. This is the central theme of of the Pope Francis' most important documents, and it's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

580: Being Obedient, Even when it's Hard

Ignition — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

As Catholics, our faith is in Jesus Christ, not the leaders of the Church. And yet, we are called to be obedient to them, even when it's difficult. Why, and even more, how? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

579: How to Respond to a World Gone Wild

Ignition — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0500

How do we live in the world while not being of the world? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman talk about in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

578: A Deep Dive into the Mass: the Preface of the Eucharistic Prayer, Part II

Ignition — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking again at the Preface, which begins the Eucharistic Prayer. Enjoy!

577: A Deep Dive into the Mass: the Preface of the Eucharistic Prayer, Part I

Ignition — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking this time at the Preface, which begins the Eucharistic Prayer. Enjoy!

576: St. Bartholomew and What He Means for Us | Ignition

Ignition — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500

While many of the Apostles are well-known to us -- Peter, Andrew, James and John, for example -- others are a bit more obscure. One of the latter is St. Bartholomew, traditionally identified as well with St. Nathanael. So, what do we know about him, and what does he mean for us today? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

575: Our World Needs More Argument, in the True Sense

Ignition — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0500

A hundred years ago, GK Chesteron said that we need less sneering and more arguing, and that's even more true today than it was then. In this episode of Ignition, Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss Chesterton, arguing, and more. Enjoy!

574: John Paul II's Marching Orders for the Church, Part 3

Ignition — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0500

In January 2001, John Paul II gave his "marching orders" for the Church at the start of the third millennium. What do they mean for us today? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

573: John Paul II's Marching Orders for the Church, Part 2

Ignition — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0500

View letter: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/2001/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_20010106_novo-millennio-ineunte.html

572: John Paul II's Marching Orders for the Church

Ignition — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 10:45:00 -0500

View letter: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/2001/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_20010106_novo-millennio-ineunte.html

571: Mother Teresa on Jesus' Longing for You

Ignition — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0500

What does it mean to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ? Mother Teresa offers some profound insights into the depth of His personal love for us, which Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman explore in this episode. Enjoy!

570: Prayers over the Eucharistic Gifts

Ignition — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking this time at the prepartory prayers said over the Eucharistic gifts. Enjoy!

569: What We Can Learn from the Road to Emmaus

Ignition — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0500

The story of two disciples walking on the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus is one of the most powerful passages in the Gospels. We see the structure of the Mass itself, and we find Jesus using the Missionary Discipleship Toolbox. That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

568: What Can We "Do" with our Suffering?

Ignition — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Contrary to common belief, the problem of pain doesn't refute Catholic Christianity; in fact, Catholic Christianity has the only adequate answer to this problem. That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode.

567: Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Ignition — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:45:00 -0500

One of the greatest challenges to faith is the problem of pain & suffering. In short, why does God allow it? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode.

566: Preparing the Altar and Bringing the Gifts

Ignition — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking this time at the the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist: the preparation of the altar and the bringing forward of the gifts. Enjoy!

565: The Role of the Laity in the Life & Mission of the Church

Ignition — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:45:00 -0500

The laity aren't called to just "be fed" spiritually by our clegy and religious: they are called to in turn feed others as well. But why, and how? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

564: What is a Creed, and why do we say it?

Ignition — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking this time at the creeds of the Mass: the Apostles' and the Nicene. Enjoy!

563: Why confess sins to a priest?

Ignition — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0500

One of the most common questions about Catholicism is this: why do Catholics have to confess their sins to a priest? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

562: Fitting faith into a busy life

Ignition — Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500

How can we live a holy life in the context of busy family life? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

561: Is loneliness bad for us?

Ignition — Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Humans are social creatures, created by God to be in relationship not only with Him, but with one another. But why is that so important, and even more, how do we grow our relationships? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

560: Homily vs. sermon

Ignition — Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking this time at the homily. Enjoy!

559: Do Catholics worship Mary?

Ignition — Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Why do Catholics emphasize Mary so much? What difference does she make in our lives as missionary disciples? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

558: What happened when Jesus died?

Ignition — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0500

What happened between Jesus' death on the Cross and His Resurrection? What was He doing? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman will discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

557: When There's Confusion in the Church

Ignition — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0500

How are Catholics to respond when there are leaders in the Church -- including bishops and cardinals -- who advocate views contrary to our Faith? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

556: What difference does the Resurrection make?

Ignition — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0500

We continue to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. But what difference does the Resurrection make in our lives today? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

555: Eucharistic Adoration How-To

Ignition — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0500

What, exactly, is Eucharistic Adoration, why do Catholics do it, and how do you do it? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman talk about in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

554: Crockpots and Microwaves.

Ignition — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0500

We live in a high-speed, hectic culture, going 100 miles an hour. But as the saying says, good things come to those who wait. Or to use a cooking metaphor, a crockpot meal beats a microwave meal hands down. So how do we live more like a crockpot than a microwave? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman talk about this week on Ignition. Enjoy!

553: Love. Does it mean what you think it means?

Ignition — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:15:00 -0500

Our culture tells us that we are supposed to love everyone, and fellow Christians even tell us that Jesus loved everyone, and so should we. And they're right: we are called to love everyone. But what, exactly, does it mean to love, and how do we do it? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

552: God cares... about EVERYTHING

Ignition — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Although we might sometimes think that God's too busy to pay attention to the smaller details of our lives, our faith tells us just the opposite: there is literally nothing that is outside his concern or care. That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

551: Being Clay in the Hands of the Potter

Ignition — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500

We are called to be docile and supple to God and His Will for us. But what does that mean, and how do we do it? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

550: Why Do I Do What I Don't Want To Do?

Ignition — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Many of us know what sin is, but we do it anyway. Why? And what can we do about it? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman talk about in this episode. Enjoy!

549: Repent!

Ignition — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0500

With Lent comes the call to repent. But what, exactly, is repentence, and why should we do it? That's what Dr. Chris talk about in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

548: Give Praise to the Lord!

Ignition — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:45:00 -0500

In the Church's great treasury of prayers are two most often used in the context of the Eucharist: the Divine Praises and the Anima Christi. But what are these prayers, and why should we consider making them a part of our own prayer vocabulary? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae talk about in this episode. Enjoy!

547: Eucharistic Miracles, Part 2

Ignition — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500

One of the greatest gifts of our Catholic Faith is the Eucharist, in which Jesus Christ is truly present to us. Throughout history, God has confirmed the doctrine of the Real Presence by means of dozens of Eucharistic Miracles in which the host and/or Eucharistic wine takes on the appearance and characteristics of human flesh and blood. That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman talk about in this episode. Enjoy!

546: Eucharistic Miracles, Part 1

Ignition — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500

545: Catholicism: Refuge for Rationality

Ignition — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500

While many people see religion as irrational, the Catholic Church champions the use of reason in every dimension of life, including religion. And in an era like our own in which irrationality is on the rise, the Catholic Church offers a refue for rationality. That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

544: To Be Seen and to See

Ignition — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:11:00 -0500

Most adult Americans go through their day without a meaningful interaction with another person, and one of the greatest acts of missionary discipleship we can make is to be present to and -- in the most authentic way -- affirm the other. But why, and how? That's what Dr. Chris talks about with guest Emily Leedom in this episode. Enjoy!

543: The Gospel of the Lord!

Ignition — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0500

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking this time at the proclamation of the Gospel. Enjoy!

542: Controlling Your Appetite... to Know

Ignition — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 13:30:00 -0500

While most of us are thinking right now about growing in self-discipline around things like food and exercise, we can also grow in self-discipline around our desire to know, to grow in knowledge. That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman talk about in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

541: Genesis: It's about Why, Not How

Ignition — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0500

Happy New Year! The beginning of the new year is a fitting time to revisit the beginning of, well, everything: the creation of the cosmos as told in the opening pages of the Bible. So, what's going on in Genesis 1 and 2? And what's it all about? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

540: Merry Christmas Season! But Why Did It Happen?

Ignition — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 14:27:00 -0500

Merry Christmas! In this episode, Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz talk about the season & cycle of Christmas, and then about why Jesus became one of us to begin with. Enjoy!

539: Feasts and Saints of the Season

Ignition — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 14:15:00 -0500

Christmas doesn't end on December 25th... it's just beginning! In this episode, Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman talk about how to celebrate throughout the entire Christmas Season. Enjoy!

538: The Advent Code

Ignition — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:45:00 -0500

Deep within the season of Advent lies a secret code about the true identity of Jesus. What is it? You'll have to listen to this episode to find out!

537: The Miracle of Guadalupe

Ignition — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:45:00 -0500

One of the greatest feasts of Advent is also, at least for many Catholics, one of the least known: Our Lady of Guadalupe. In this episode, Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman talk about the history and multiple miracles associated with this great feast. Enjoy!

536: He is Coming... Be Not Afraid!

Ignition — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Advent is here! But it begins, not with the birth of Jesus, but with His Second Coming. That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman talk about this week's episode. Enjoy!

535: Happy New Year!

Ignition — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Next weekend is the First Sunday of Advent, and with it, the new church year. But what is the church year, and why do we celebrate it? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

534: Marrried Priests & Priestesses: Why Not?

Ignition — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Many Catholics wonder if the solution to the priest shortage is to ordain married men and women. And to those ideas, the Church says, "no". But why? That's the question that Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

533: The Word of the Lord!

Ignition — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, looking this time at the readings from the Bible that are proclaimed. Enjoy!

532: Differently Different

Ignition — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0500

As commonly used as the word and idea of "God" is, the reality of who and what God is is actually startling and even strange. In this episode of Ignition, Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz wrap up their discussion about what the Christian tradition actually teaches about God. Enjoy!

531: God. You Keep Using That Word. I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means

Ignition — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0500

As commonly used as the word and idea of "God" is, the reality of who and what God is is actually startling and even strange. In this episode of Ignition, Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz begin to unpack what the Christian tradition actually teaches about God. Enjoy!

530: Memento Mori... Remember Your Death!

Ignition — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0500

With October comes thoughts of Halloween, then All Saints Day, then All Souls Day, all of which call to mind our death. And while that might seem morbid, thinking of death and those who have gone before us is in fact an important part of our lives. That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode. Enjoy!

529: The Mercy of Purgatory

Ignition — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Purgatory is one of the more controversial teachings of the Church, but it is in fact a great mercy. What does that mean, and why? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

528: Time Traveling Through the Bible at Mass

Ignition — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, giving in this episode some basics about the Liturgy of the Word. Enjoy!

527: Feelings... Nothing More Than Feelings... Or Are They?

Ignition — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0500

So often we experience thoughts, feelings and desires that are contrary to our faith. So what do we do with that? Is it possible to bring our interior life into harmony with how we live, and if so, how? That's what Dr. Chris talks about with guest Casey Bassett in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

526: Having Conversations about Difficult Teachings

Ignition — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0500

How can we talk with friends and family about controversial teachings of the Church? What ideas and approaches can make conversations like this more fruitful? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

525: Is Catholic Teaching Judgmental?

Ignition — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 08:45:00 -0500

One of the most common complaints about the Catholic Church is that it's teachings are judgmental. But when one looks a bit closer, we find that in fact, just the opposite is the case... that the Church's teachings are in fact the keys to our fulfilment and happiness. That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

524: Tony Menke, What Does it Mean to Be a Christian?

Ignition — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:55:00 -0500

What does it mean to be a Christian? That's the question that Dr. Chris asks and discusses with Tony Menke in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

523: God Wastes Nothing

Ignition — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 20:59:00 -0500

We often hear that God is able to draw good out of bad things. But is that really true? And how do we live that way? That's what Dr. Chris and his guest, Renee Leach, discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

522: Words That Aren't as Scary as We Think

Ignition — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:52:00 -0500

Terms like "apostolic mission" and "missionary discipleship" scare many of us because of what we think they mean. But when we have a better understanding, we find that they aren't as scary as we thought. That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

521: Knocking on Heaven's Door... and Ours

Ignition — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 11:33:00 -0500

Sometimes we go looking for saints to get to know, and sometimes they come looking for us. In this episode, Robyn Bruggeman asks Dr. Chris about how one saint in particular has recently knocked on his door, and what that means for him and for all of us. Enjoy!

520: Getting to Know Our Big Brothers and Sisters

Ignition — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0500

The saints want to lead us closer to Jesus! That's why it's important to get to know them, too. But how? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this epsiode. Enjoy!

519: The Trinity and Divine Sonship

Ignition — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0500

You've got questions and we've got answers! In this episode, Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz respond to two questions posed by a listener about Church teaching on the Holy Trinity and on what it means for us to be adopted sons and daughters of God, Enjoy!

518: The Real Presence. Really, It's Real.

Ignition — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0500

At every Mass, the priest takes a piece of bread and says, "This is My Body," and then the cup of wine and says, "This is My Blood," and we believe that at that moment, the bread and wine become Jesus. But where does that teaching come from? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

517: "Reading" the News

Ignition — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Why should Christians pay attention to the news? And how should they go about doing so? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

516: Christmas in July!

Ignition — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0500

What does the Catholic Church teach about why God became man, and what does it matter? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

515: Oooh, Scary!

Ignition — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:09:00 -0500

Why should Christians pay attention to the news? And how should they go about doing so? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

514: Christmas and Crickets in June!

Ignition — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Who was John the Baptist, what does it matter for us, and how do crickets really taste? Those are the questions that Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman discuss in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

513: The Glorified Wound

Ignition — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0500

In order to be holy, we need to be heathy as well, in particular, emotionally healthy. But what does that mean, and how do we do it? That's what Dr. Chris talks about in this first part of his conversation with Emily Leedom. Enjoy!

512: Healthy & Holy

Ignition — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0500

511: It's All About the Gifts

Ignition — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0500

It's Pentecost, and we're celebrating the birth of the Church! But what was Pentecost, and what does it mean for us today? That's what Dr. Chris talks about with Robyn Bruggeman in this episode of Ignition. Enjoy!

510: Eveeeeeel!

Ignition — Fri, 27 May 2022 14:00:00 -0500

What, really, is evil? What does it mean to say that someone or something is evil? And why does God create evil beings? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz talk about in this episode.

509: Worshipy Worship

Ignition — Fri, 20 May 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, talking this episode about the Gloria and the Collect, or Opening Prayer. Enjoy!

508: Busifying Our Lives

Ignition — Fri, 13 May 2022 14:00:00 -0500

One of the greatest obstacles to growing in our faith is distraction. But it's not a new one: Blaise Pascal identified it back in the 17th century. But why is it a problem? And what might we do about it? That's what Dr. Chris and Robyn Bruggeman talk about in this episode.

507: Knowing That God Exists

Ignition — Fri, 06 May 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Can we know that God exists? What the Catholic Church say about that question? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae talk about in this episode.

506: Let's Talk About Stress

Ignition — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0500

We all experience stress... it's simply part of the human condition. But how, as Christians, can we respond to it? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae talk about in this episode.

505: Half-blooded Heretics

Ignition — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0500

In chapter four of John's Gospel we read the powerful account of Jesus' conversation with a Samaritan woman at the city well. In this episode, Dr. Chris and Renae walk through this story, explaining its details and showing its significance for us today. Enjoy!

504: The Angels are in the Details

Ignition — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Luke's telling of the Resurrection of Jesus is full of details that most of us miss, but that means a lot. In this episode, Dr. Chris and Renae unpack these details and to a deep dive into Luke's account of Jesus' Resurrection.

503: Bringing Holy Week Home

Ignition — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0500

What's the significance of Holy Week, and how can we bring it more fully into our hearts and our homes? That's what Dr. Chris talks about with Robyn Bruggeman in this episode!

502: Yeah it is my fault...

Ignition — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, talking this episode about repenting of our sins. Plus, some greek!

501: Agreeable Disagreement

Ignition — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500

How do we talk about contentious issues with people who disagree with us? And can we have civil conversation and constructive dialogue? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss in this episode.

500: And I would record 500 episodes, and I would record 500 more...

Ignition — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500

In honor of our five hundredth episode of Ignition, we're bringing back all of our cohosts, past and present, for a fun conversation about faith and life. Enjoy!

Bishops: Not Middle Management

Ignition — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Many of us think of the Church the way we do a large corporation: our priests report to the bishop, who reports to the nearby archbishop, who reports to the national bishops conference, who reports to the cardinals, who report to the pope. But that's not the case, and it understates the role and importance of the diocesan bishop. That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz talk about in this episode of Ignition.

Our Hearts are Restless...

Ignition — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Every man, woman and child has been created by God, for God. And that should give us great comfort when we are thinking about how we can effectively and easily share our faith with others. That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz talk about in this episode.

Ready or Not, Here Lent Comes!

Ignition — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Lent is almost here, but if you're like many of us, you still don't what you're going to do. Lucky for you, that's what Dr. Chris talks about with Robyn Bruggeman in this episode of Ignition!

The Catholic Take on LGBTQ

Ignition — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Ignition Episode #496 - Many of us know people -- perhaps even ourselves -- who identify as gay, lesbian, transgender, and so on. And many of us have an idea on what the Catholic perspective on these issues is. But what does the Catholic Church actually teach? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode.

A Summary of Teaching

Ignition — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:30:00 -0500

What is the Catechism of the Catholic Church, who is it for, and what does it mean for the average person? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss in this episode of Ignition!

The First Words of the Mass

Ignition — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0500

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, talking this episode about the sign of the Cross, the greeting, and why we begin by repenting of our sins. Plus, a little latin!

The Biblical Basis for the Pope's Authority

Ignition — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500

The Catholic Church teaches that the pope is in charge. But where does that authority come from? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode.

Are Popes Always Right?

Ignition — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500

The Catholic Church teaches that popes are infallible. Does that mean that popes are always right about everything, and if not, does that mean they can be wrong, and if so, can we disagree with them? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss in this episode.

Infallibility: What and Why

Ignition — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500

One of the most common sticking points for people when they think about what the Catholic Church is what it teaches about infallibility. But to paraphrase Inigo Montoyo, infallibility doesn't mean what you think it means. But what *does* it mean? And why does it matter? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss this week!

Biblical Firsts

Ignition — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Happy New Year! In this episode, Dr. Chris and Renae look to some of the "firsts" of the Bible: Jesus' first words in John's Gospel and God's first question in the Bible, and the first stories of the Bible and what they mean for us today.

The Present of the Presentation

Ignition — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Merry Christmas! In this episode of Ignition, Dr. Chris and Renae unpack the biblical account of the presentation of the baby Jesus in the Temple by Mary and Joseph, and what it means for us today.

Mangers, Inns and Kings, Oh My!

Ignition — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Many of us know the basics of the Christmas story, but when you look closer at the details, you might be surprised at what you'll find! That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss in this episode.

Bibles, Bibles everywhere!

Ignition — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Wondering which Bible to get for yourself or someone else? Dr. Chris and Renae discuss translations, editions, and which ones might be best for you!

Church Geography!

Ignition — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, talking this episode about the layout of Catholic churches and the symbolism of the altar.

Love the Lord Your God With All Your Mind

Ignition — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Jesus tells us to love God with all of our heart, strength, soul and mind. But what does it mean to love God with all of our mind? And what are some habits that can help us to do just that? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode!

Thank... Who?

Ignition — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0500

We're about to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. But what does it mean to give thanks? And why do we do it? And how does it connect to our faith? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode!

Getting Clean for the Banquet

Ignition — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0500

What, exactly, is purgatory? Where did the idea come from? And why should you care? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode!

Holy People, Batman!

Ignition — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0500

On November 1st Catholics celebrate All Saints Day. But what, exactly, are saints? And why do Catholics pray for them? And really, why should you care? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode!

Pre-Pray to Prepare. And Standing and Singing.

Ignition — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, talking this episode about why we pray before Mass begins, and why we stand and sing at the beginning of Mass.

Foyers, Holy Water and Genuflecting, Oh My!

Ignition — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, talking this episode about the significance of the church foyer, of holy water and of genuflecting. And there might be a contest...

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Called Out and Called Together

Ignition — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0500

What's the very first thing that happens at Mass? You might be surprised at the answer! What it is and what it matters is what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode.

Passovers, Old and New

Ignition — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Where does the Mass come from? What are its origins? In this episode, Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz look at one of the most significant biblical roots of the Mass and why it matters for us today.

What is the Mass and What Does it Matter?

Ignition — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500

What, exactly, is the Mass? Why do we "do" the Mass? And what difference does it make in your own life? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this first of a multi-part series on Ignition.

Know Thyself

Ignition — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0500

In order to draw closer to Jesus, it's important to not only know him and know about him, but it's important to know myself as well. Although it's often overlooked, self-knowledge is crucial to growing as a missionary disciple of Jesus Christ. But how, exactly, do we do it? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss in this episode!

We've Got a Vision! So What?

Ignition — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0500

In the Diocese of Sioux Falls we've got a vision: Lifelong Catholic Missionary Discipleship Through God's Love. But... so what? What does this vision really matter? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode of Ignition.

Be Not Afraid!

Ignition — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:30:00 -0500

When we look at the culture around us, we might be tempted to throw our hands up in frustration or even despair. But St. Paul reminds us of who our true enemies are, and Jesus has promised that when we take the fight to that enemy, we will be victorious. That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode of Ignition

Celebrating Labor

Ignition — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0500

It's Labor Day Weekend! Have you ever wondered, though, why we celebrate the thing that most of us want to avoid? And relatedly, did you know that the Church actually has something to say about labor, about work? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss in this episode of Ignition!

The Mass: Does It Mean What You Think It Means?

Ignition — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0500

For many Catholics, the "bread and butter" of our faith, the thing that we do most often that is the Mass. What what, exactly, is the Mass? Where did it come from, and why do we do it? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss in this episode of Ignition!

Meaning: Is it Made or Found?

Ignition — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Catholics are called to walk with everyone we encounter, doing our part to lead them into a deeper relationship with Jesus. But what if they are walking away from Him? What if they are living or believing in ways that are deeply at odds with His teachings? What are we to do in those circumstances? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode!

Walking with Others When It's Difficult

Ignition — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Ignition Episode 470 - Catholics are called to walk with everyone we encounter, doing our part to lead them into a deeper relationship with Jesus. But what if they are walking away from Him? What if they are living or believing in ways that are deeply at odds with His teachings? What are we to do in those circumstances? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode!

Freedom

Ignition — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Everyone wants to be free. And Jesus said that "the truth will set you free". But what, exactly, does that mean? How can facts free us? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode.

Stop Seizing!

Ignition — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0500

One of the temptations many of us fall prey to is to "seize": to grab at or reach for the things we want. And while that can sometimes bring happiness in the short-term, in the long term it is a recipe for disappointment and regret. Instead, the Lord invites to live an attitude of receptivity. But what does that look like and how can we do it? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode.

Habits of Missionary Discipleship

Ignition — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Here in the Diocese of Sioux Falls, we have a vision: Lifelong Catholic Missionary Discipleship Through God's Love. But how do we live that vision? How does one "be" a missionary disciple? In other words, what are the "habits" of missionary discipleship? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode.

What's Your Plan? Living Life on Purpose

Ignition — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Have you ever felt like you're wandering aimlessly through life? Like life is happening to you? Like you're just playing a part and not living your life? There's good news... it doesn't have to be that way! It's possible to really live your life, and one easy way to do so is by having a plan. That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode.

Prayer. For Real.

Ignition — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0500

As Catholics, most of us know that we are supposed to pray. But why are we supposed to pray? And how, exactly do we pray? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode.

Recognizing Jesus

Ignition — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Jesus told us that He is always with us, in every person we meet and in every circumstance we face. But is that really true? And even if it is, how can we grow in our ability to recognize Him? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode.

A Saint for Today: John the Baptist

Ignition — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Apart from Mary and Joseph, there's only one saint who is important enough that he gets two feast days: St. John the Baptist. Why is that? What's so special about John the Baptist? And how is he particularly relevant for us today? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss on this episode of Ignition.

Becoming a Deacon

Ignition — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0500

What are deacons, and why do they matter? That's what Dr. Chris and Dr. Bob Rice discuss on this episode of Ignition.

Not Singing at Mass, but Singing the Mass

Ignition — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Singing the Mass is one of the best ways for us to more fully participate in the source and summit of the Church's life, which is what the Mass is. In this episode, Dr. Chris visits with Dr. Bob Rice about why and how to not just sing at Mass, but to sing the Mass.

Ignition 460 - The Gospels of the Lord

Ignition — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0500

We heard parts of the Gospel at every Mass, but have you ever read them from beginning to end? In this episode, Dr. Chris and Dr. Bob Rice talk about the importance of reading each of the Gospels so that we might come to know Jesus more deeply.

Ignition 459 – Racism: The Catholic Response

Ignition — Sun, 30 May 2021 08:00:00 -0500

What is the Catholic response to racism? That's what Dr. Chris discusses with Deacon Omar Gutierrez on this episode of Ignition. And make sure and listen to episode 458 in which we discuss the Catholic perspective on racism as well.

Ignition 458 – Racism: The Catholic Perspective

Ignition — Sun, 23 May 2021 08:00:00 -0500

What is the Catholic perspective on racism? That's what Dr. Chris and Deacon Omar Gutierrez discuss in this episode of Ignition. Make sure and listen to episode 459 in which we discuss the Catholic response.

Ignition 457 - Right Worship

Ignition — Sun, 16 May 2021 08:00:00 -0500

What is right worship, why do we do it, and how do we do it? That's what Dr. Chris and Dr. Jason Heron discuss in this episode of Ignition.

Ignition 456 - False Gods

Ignition — Sun, 09 May 2021 08:00:00 -0500

While most of us don't worship statues of our own making, there are still plenty of ways in which we unwittingly worship false gods. That's what Dr. Chris and Dr. Jason Heron discuss in this episode of Ignition.

Ignition 455 - Diving into the Culture

Ignition — Sun, 02 May 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Missionary Disciples are called to engage with the culture, not run away from it. But why? And how? That's what Dr. Chris and Dr. Bob Rice discuss in this episode of Ignition.

Ignition 454 - Saints

Ignition — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Most people know that saints are an important part of our Catholic faith. But what, exactly, is a saint? And what do saints matter for us today? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode of Ignition.

Ignition 453 - Faith & Reason

Ignition — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Many people, including many religious people, think that faith and reason contradict one another. But the Catholic Church has always taught that just the opposite is true: that there is a profound harmony between them, and that includes between science and faith as well. That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode of Ignition.

Ignition 452 - Be Healed

Ignition — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0500

We're still in the Easter Season, celebrating the Resurrection. But sometimes our own sufferings and wounds from the past make it hard for us to *experience* the Resurrection, to *experience* God. Our human hurts harm our relationship with God. So what do we do with that? That's what Dr. Chris and Alison Conemac discuss in this episode of Ignition.

Ignition 451 - He is Risen! How Do We Know?

Ignition — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0500

We've just celebrated Jesus' resurrection. But how do we know it really happened? And what does it matter?

Ignition 450 – The Holiest Time of the Year

Ignition — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 13:00:17 -0500

It's Holy Week! What, exactly is it, and why is it holy? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode.

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Ignition 449 – The Church of Jesus Christ

Ignition — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 21:13:08 -0500

The Catholic Church claims that it is the church established by Jesus Christ. What does that mean? And how do we know it's true? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode.

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Ignition 448 – Being Human

Ignition — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 13:00:35 -0500

Being a holy human usually requires being a healthy human. Join Dr. Chris and Emily Leedom as they discuss human formation: what it means and why it matters.

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Ignition 447 – The Second Vatican Council

Ignition — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 14:00:17 -0500

What was the Second Vatican Council and what does it matter to your life? Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz as they answer these and other questions about this monumental event in Church history.

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Ignition 446 – The Catechism of the Catholic Church

Ignition — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 14:00:29 -0500

What is the Catechism of the Catholic Church and why should you care about it? That's our topic for this episode of Ignition with Dr. Chris Burgwald and Renae Kranz.

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Ignition 445 – The Bible’s Big Picture

Ignition — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 14:00:02 -0500

Many Catholics find the Bible sometimes hard to understand. The good news is, there's a thread that runs throughout it, which helps make sense of the whole. Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz as they discuss the big picture of the Bible.

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Ignition 444 – Preparing for Lent

Ignition — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 14:00:52 -0500

Ash Wednesday is coming! Are you ready for Lent? Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz as they discuss this holy season and how to prepare for it.

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Ignition 443 – Reading the Bible: How and Why?

Ignition — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 14:00:54 -0500

If we seek to grow closer to Jesus, one powerful way to do so is by reading, praying with, and studying the Bible. But many Catholics are intimidated at the thought. So how can we ease our way into reading the Bible? Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz as they dive into this topic!

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Ignition 442 – The Gospel of Jesus

Ignition — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 14:00:17 -0500

What, exactly, is the Good News of Jesus Christ? Why is it News, and why is it Good? Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz as they explore this topic!

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Ignition 441 – Bishop’s Vision

Ignition — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 14:00:49 -0500

Bishop Donald DeGrood is inviting all Catholics to lifelong Catholic Missionary Discipleship Through God's Love. But what does that mean? And what does it matter to your life? Join Dr. Chris as he interviews Father Scott Traynor.

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Ignition 440 – Why Evangelize?

Ignition — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:00:43 -0500

As Catholics, we are called to evangelize, to share our faith. But why? Why, exactly, are we supposed to evangelize? Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz as they explore this topic!

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Ignition 439 – Care for the Dying

Ignition — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 14:00:49 -0500

Although 2020 is behind us, many of its lessons remain, and one of them is the reality of our mortality. How do we, as disciples of Jesus Christ, think about death and care for the dying? Join Dr. Chris and guest Cameo Anders in their conversation.

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Ignition 438 – New Year’s Over; Now What?

Ignition — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 14:00:59 -0500

After the festivities that always come at the end of the year, the early days of January can seem a bit dull. How can we, as disciples of Jesus Christ, enter into the New Year? Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz in their conversation!

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Ignition 437 – The Christmas Octave

Ignition — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 13:00:17 -0500

Christmas is so important that it is one of only two holy-days that not only get a season, but also an octave: 8 days of intense celebration. What's special about the Christmas octave? Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz in their conversation!

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Ignition 436 – Who IS Jesus, Really?

Ignition — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 13:00:11 -0500

We are about to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. But who is He, really? That was the very question which He posed to His disciples at one point during His public ministry: who do you say that I am? Who is Jesus Christ, really? And what does He matter to me? Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz in their conversation.

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Ignition 435 – Healing & the Holidays

Ignition — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 14:00:10 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Emily Leedom about how to live the holidays when it's hard.

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Ignition 434 – Immaculate Conception

Ignition — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:04:46 -0500

Dr. Chris and guest cohost Renae Kranz talk about the Immaculate Conception: what it is, what it isn't, and why it matters.

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Ignition 433 – Advent

Ignition — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 14:00:01 -0500

Dr. Chris and guest cohost Renae Kranz talk about the season of Advent and how and why to more fully enter into it.

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Ignition 432 – Christianity: Someone, Not Something

Ignition — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 14:00:44 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Dr. Jason Heron about his answer to the question, "What does it mean to be a Christian?"

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Ignition 431 – Total Formation for Missionary Discipleship

Ignition — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 14:00:56 -0500

Dr. Chris and guest cohost Renae Kranz talk about the four areas of formation for missionary discipleship: spiritual, intellectual, human and apostolic, and why they all matter.

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Ignition 430 – Catholic Lessons from the Election

Ignition — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 14:00:37 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Chris Motz about lessons that we can learn from the 2020 election

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Ignition 429 – The Essence of Prayer

Ignition — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 14:00:57 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Dr. Jason Heron about Sr. Ruth Burrows' book, The Essence of Prayer.

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Ignition 428 – How to Trust Your Heart

Ignition — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 13:00:43 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Dr. Jason Heron about the life and thought of Italian priest Fr. Luigi Giussani

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Ignition 427 – Walking With Others, Closer to Jesus

Ignition — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 13:00:29 -0500

Dr. Chris and guest cohost Renae Kranz talk about evangelization by means of accompaniment

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Ignition 426 – The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away… blessed be the name of the Lord

Ignition — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 12:00:23 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Bishop Donald DeGrood of the Diocese of Sioux Falls about his call to become a bishop and the graces he received in that.

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Ignition 425 – “I discovered that I couldn’t be myself without God.”

Ignition — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 12:00:06 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Deacon Omar Gutierrez about his own journey of faith.

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Ignition 424 – Theology of the Body, a Book You Should Know

Ignition — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 12:00:35 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Cameo Anders about St. Pope John Paul II's great work, Theology of the Body, and why it's worth reading

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Ignition 423 – The Person Next To You, A Catholic You Should Know

Ignition — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 12:00:23 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Cameo Anders about the characteristics of a Catholic living their faith fully.

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Ignition 422 – Living with the Tension, Not Cutting It

Ignition — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 12:00:15 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Fr. Andrew Dickinson about how to live with tension, both in our faith and in daily life.

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Ignition 421 – St. Edith Stein, a Catholic You Should Know

Ignition — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 12:00:05 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell about philosopher and convert St. Edith Stein and what she means for us today.

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Ignition 420 – Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell, What Does It Mean to Be a Christian?

Ignition — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 12:00:11 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Dr. E about the importance of a visible faith and a faith rooted in an awareness of God's love.

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Ignition 419 – Fr. Kris Cowles, What Does It Mean to Be a Christian?

Ignition — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:00:50 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Fr. Kris Cowles about what it means to be a Christian.

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Ignition 418 – Fr. Kris Cowles, What’s Your Story?

Ignition — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 12:00:38 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Fr. Kris Cowles about his journey of faith.

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Ignition 417 – Sons of the Father

Ignition — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 12:00:46 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Fr. Paul Rutten about men's spirituallty and some specific ways that men can grow in their Catholic faith.

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Ignition 416 – Walker Percy, a Catholic You Should Know

Ignition — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 12:00:53 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Carl Olson about the twentieth century American author and convert, Walker Percy.

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Ignition 415 – Why should Catholics care about politics?

Ignition — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 12:00:59 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Chris Motz about the importance of political engagement for Catholics.

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Ignition 414 – Ken Ogorek, What Does it Mean to be Christian?

Ignition — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 12:00:41 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Ken Ogorek about what it means to be a Christian.

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Ignition 413 – An Attitude of Gratitude

Ignition — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Ken Ogorek on his journey of faith.

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Ignition 412 – Faith and Race in America

Ignition — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 12:00:46 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers about how as Catholics we should think and act about racism in our nation.

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Ignition 411 – Faith and Authenticity

Ignition — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 12:00:16 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Dr. Jason Heron about his journey of faith from a Weslyan pastor's kid into the Catholic Church.

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Ignition 410 – Religion and Politics in the Same Episode

Ignition — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 12:00:37 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Dr. Jason Heron about the relevance of Catholic Social Teaching for us today.

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Ignition 409 – Chiara Lubich: A Catholic You Should Know

Ignition — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 12:00:11 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Fr. Tyler Mattson about Chiara Lubich, a 20th century Italian woman who founded the movement Focolare.

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Ignition 408 – Fr. Tyler Mattson, What’s Your Story?

Ignition — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 12:00:48 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Fr. Tyler Mattson about his journey of faith

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Ignition – 407 You Take the Good and Leave the Bad

Ignition — Sun, 31 May 2020 12:00:28 -0500

Dr Chris interviews Emily Leedom about how to engage the culture without fear.

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Ignition 406 – Chris Motz, Where Are You Going?

Ignition — Sun, 24 May 2020 12:00:40 -0500

Dr Chris interviews Chris Motz about the novel Quo Vadis, telling us about the book and why its worth reading

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Ignition 405 – Bored with Evil

Ignition — Sun, 17 May 2020 12:00:35 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Deacon James Keating about his personal journey of faith and what we can learn from it.

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Ignition 404 – Catholic Social Teaching: The Church’s Best Kept Secret

Ignition — Sun, 10 May 2020 12:00:33 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Dr. Jason Heron about what some call the Church's best-kept secret: her teaching about the principles of living together as a society.

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Ignition 403 – Dr. Carole Brown, What Does it Mean to be a Christian?

Ignition — Sun, 03 May 2020 12:00:24 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Dr. Carole Brown about her answer to the question, What does it mean to be a Christian?

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Ignition 402 – Finding Joy in the Pandemic

Ignition — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:00:46 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Deacon James Keating about how to find Easter joy in the midst of the COVID19 pandemic and everything that’s happening because of it.

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Ignition 401 – Fr. Dickinson, What Does it Mean to be a Christian?

Ignition — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 12:00:23 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Fr. Andrew Dickinson about what it means to be a Christian.

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Ignition 400 – He is Risen! So What?

Ignition — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 12:00:30 -0500

He Is Risen! So What?
Dr. Chris talks with Bp. Donald DeGrood of the Diocese of Sioux Falls about the power and importance of the Resurrection for us today

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Ignition 399

Ignition — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 12:00:39 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Jeff Heron, a Protestant pastor who converted to Catholicism in 2015, about what Holy Week means to him and how he and his family will celebrate it this year.

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Ignition 398 – Finding Purpose in Suffering

Ignition — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 12:00:12 -0500

On this episode of Ignition, Dr. Chris talks with Cameo Anders. Together, they discuss the Christian meaning of human suffering, something which we are all experiencing in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ignition 397 – Holy Saint, Batman!

Ignition — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 14:00:34 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Deacon Omar Gutierrez about the cause for canonization, and why it matters to us.

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Ignition 396 – Handing on the Faith

Ignition — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 14:00:46 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Deacon Omar Gutierrez about the challenges today in handing on the faith to our teens and how we can do so more fruitfully.

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Ignition 395 – Men’s Spirituality

Ignition — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 14:00:51 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Fr. Paul Rutten about the distinctiveness of male spirituality and how men can foster their spiritual lives.

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Ignition 394 – Deacon James Keating, What Does it Mean to be a Christian?

Ignition — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 15:00:47 -0500

In this episode of Ignition, Dr. ChrisBurgwald talks with Deacon James Keating about what it means to be a Christian.

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Ignition 393 – The Spirituality of Lent

Ignition — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 15:00:42 -0500

In this episode of Ignition, Dr. Chris welcomes Deacon James Keating. Together they discuss the spirituality of the season of Lent and how we can more fully enter into it.

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Ignition 392 – Our Lady and Lent

Ignition — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 15:00:14 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Msgr. Charles Mangan about the importance of Mary in the season of Lent.

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Ignition 391 – High Priest of the Land

Ignition — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 15:00:21 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Msgr. Charles Mangan about the role and importance of a diocesan bishop.

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Ignition 390 – Who Am I?

Ignition — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 15:00:48 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Emily Leedom about the importance of knowing our identity as sons and daughters of our Heavenly Father and what that means for us.

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Ignition 389 – Books and Jesus

Ignition — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 13:00:04 -0500

On this episode of Ignition, Dr. Chris talks with Marcie Stokman about her faith story, and particularly about how good books and good conversation help her see Jesus more clearly in her daily life.

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Ignition 388 – Discovering the Divine Will

Ignition — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 13:00:58 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Eric Gallagher about St. Ignatius of Loyola’s method for determining God’s will on questions both great and small.

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Ignition 387 – JPII on Faith and Reason, Part II

Ignition — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 13:00:45 -0500

In this episode of ignition, Dr. Chris concludes his conversation with Cameo Anders about St. John Paul II’s document on the relationship between Faith and Reason.

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Ignition 386 – JPII on Faith and Reason, Part I

Ignition — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 13:00:57 -0500

On this episode of Ignition, Dr. Chris begins a conversation with Cameo Anders about St. John Paul II’s document on the relationship between Faith and Reason.

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Ignition 385 – Mary, model evangelist

Ignition — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 13:00:06 -0500

In this episode of ignition, Dr. Chris talks with Fr Tyler Mattson about the Blessed Virgin Mary as the model of evangelization.

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Ignition 384 – Nativity

Ignition — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 13:00:02 -0500

In this episode of ignition, Dr. Chris brings Fr. Tyler Mattson into the studio to talk about CS Lewis’ poem, The Nativity

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Ignition 383 – Carl Olson, what does it mean to be Christian?

Ignition — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 13:00:46 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Carl Olson about what it means to be Christian.

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Ignition 382 – The Man, the Myth, the Legend: GK Chesterton

Ignition — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 13:00:06 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Carl Olson about the early twentieth-century British author, writer and convert, GK Chesterton, and what he means for us today.

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Ignition 381 – Fr. Paul Rutten, what does it mean to be Christian?

Ignition — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 13:00:11 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Fr Paul Rutten about what it means to be Christian

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Ignition 380 – Love the one you’re with

Ignition — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 13:00:43 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Chris Motz about how loving others begins with loving the actual, specific people we encounter on a daily basis.

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Ignition 379 – Chris Motz, what does it mean to be Christian?

Ignition — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 13:00:15 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Chris Motz about what it means to be Christian.

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Ignition 378 – Being Devotedly Devout

Ignition — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 13:00:35 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Eric Gallagher about St. Francis de Sales’ spiritual classic, Introduction to the Devout Life.

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Ignition 377 – St. Francis. No, the other one.

Ignition — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 13:00:28 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Eric Gallagher about the life and teaching of St. Francis de Sales and his importance for us today.

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Ignition 376 – Courageous

Ignition — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 12:00:58 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Dr. Jason Heron about the virtue of fortitude, or courage: what it is, what it isn’t, why it matters and how to grow in it.

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Ignition 375 – Temperance, Control Thyself

Ignition — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 12:00:44 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Dr. Jason Heron about the virtue of temperance, or self-control: what it is, what it isn’t, why it matters and how to grow in it.

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Ignition 374 – Justice League

Ignition — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 12:00:58 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Dr. Jason Heron about the virtue of justice: what it is, what it isn’t, why it matters and how to grow in it.

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Ignition 373 – Not Gonna Do It Cause It Wouldn’t Be Prudent

Ignition — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 12:00:51 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Dr. Jason Heron about the virtue of prudence, or practical wisdom: what it is, why it matters, and how to grow in it.

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Ignition 372 – Butterflies and Being Christian

Ignition — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 12:00:16 -0500

In the latest entry in this occasional Ignition series, Dr. Chris talks with Emily Leedom about how being Christian changed her encounter with a butterfly.

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Ignition 371 – All Things Padre Pio

Ignition — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 12:00:16 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Msgr. Charles Mangan about the modern Italian Saint Padre Pio.

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Ignition 370 – Fall-ing with Mary

Ignition — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 12:00:12 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Msgr. Charles Mangan about the four Marian feasts that fall in the month of September, and what the mean for our own discipleship.

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Ignition 369 – Real Social Justice

Ignition — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 17:00:26 -0500

Dr. Chris talks with Deacon Omar Gutierrez about Catholic Social Teaching and authentic Social Justice: what it is, what it isn’t, and why it matters.

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Ignition 368 – What does it mean to be Christian?

Ignition — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 17:00:43 -0500

In this latest entry in this occasional Ignition series, Dr. Chris talks with Deacon Omar Gutierrez about the radicality of the Christian life.

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Ignition 367 – Poetry and Evangelization

Ignition — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 13:00:24 -0500

Dr. Chris and guest cohost Fr. Tyler Mattson discuss how poetry can help evangelize, using an example from one well-known English poet.

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Ignition 366 – Predestination!

Ignition — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:00:08 -0500

Dr. Chris and guest cohost Fr. Tyler Mattson discuss the truth about predestination and how, contrary to popular belief, it is a beautiful and consoling teaching.

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Ignition 365 – Abiding in Christ

Ignition — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 15:45:49 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Deacon James Keating about how we can overcome the boredom, weariness and superficiality of our time by turning to Jesus in His Church.

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Ignition 364 – Leaven in the World

Ignition — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:17:22 -0500

Dr. Chris and guest cohost Audrey Anderson discuss the role and mission of the lay person in the Church and in the world.

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Ignition 363 – It is what it is

Ignition — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:41:32 -0500

Dr. Chris and guest cohost Chris Motz discuss the fact that reality isn’t what I want it to be, but is a gift to us from God.

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Ignition 362 – Called to Communion

Ignition — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 15:00:32 -0500

Dr. Chris and guest co-host Chris Motz discuss the meaning of authentic friendship, communion and brotherhood, and what that means for us as Christians.

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Ignition 361 – The Case for Jesus, Part XI

Ignition — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:00:59 -0500

Dr. Chris and Fr. Joseph Scholten conclude their occasional series on Dr. Brant Pitre’s book, The Case for Jesus, and its importance of us as disciples today.

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Ignition 360 – The Case for Jesus, Part X

Ignition — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:00:08 -0500

Dr. Chris and Fr. Joseph Scholten continue their occasional series on Dr. Brant Pitre’s book, The Case for Jesus, and its importance of us as disciples today.

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Ignition 359 – The Catholic Movement Focolare

Ignition — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:15:20 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Fr. Tyler Mattson about the organization Focolare, one of the Catholic movements for lay people.

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Ignition 358 – A Common Doctor

Ignition — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 16:10:06 -0500

Dr. Chris interviews Fr. Tyler Mattson about St. Thomas Aquinas and why everyone should read him.

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Ignition 357 – The Case for Jesus, Part IX

Ignition — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:00:44 -0500