Many people have spent a long time redefining "Catholic"—what the faith is, what it teaches, and how to live it. Often even we Catholics fail to actively define "Catholic" (The church, or the faith) in a miscalculated effort to be charitable and welcoming. I agree with the ends, but not the means. It's time to reclaim Catholic, to live it proudly and without shame, and to share it with others in its entirely. Be not afraid, my brethren!

Watch the original 6-minute Video, "I Quit Catholicism" - https://youtu.be/HUS7VyrOxZg for a foundation to what I'll talk about this evening.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:31 Reclaiming Catholicism
05:15 Challenges in Evangelization
06:05 Failures in Teaching the Faith
09:31 Pride and Shame in Catholicism
18:29 The Real Jesus and Evangelism
28:32 The Love of God
34:25 The True Nature of God's Will
40:46 The Church's Journey Through the Desert
44:12 Reclaiming Catholic Education
48:28 The Importance of Teaching Sexual Ethics
59:54 Living the Catholic Faith with Conviction
01:02:10 Final Thoughts and Farewell

The way we teach or evangelize the Catholic faith today makes it seem so ridiculous that we practically invite people to quit it. I've spent 30 years in Catholic communications and education, and today I'm sharing three fundamental reasons why people leave the Catholic faith. First, we often teach a one-dimensional, fairy-tale version of Jesus. Second, we misrepresent God's love as being unconditional in a way that feels robotic and soulless. Lastly, we fail to provide a solid foundation for the doctrines we teach, leading to superficial understanding and eventual rejection. Join me as I unpack these issues and discuss how we can better present the true essence of Catholicism. Click like, subscribe, and share to help me spread the word. God bless you all.

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Welcome to 2025! As everyone focuses on New Year's resolutions like losing weight or new fashion choices, remember the most vital change is a change of how you THINK (not just changing things you DO). In this video—a clip from "Happy RENEW Year!" (https://youtu.be/Sre7H401Zj4)—I discuss why your resolutions should prioritize transforming your habits of thought over habits of action. The devil enjoys manipulating your mind, turning negative, factual thoughts into an untrue, disheartening narrative. Break the cycle; change the record playing in your mind. Focus on renewing your thinking patterns and habits of thought to live a more positive and empowered life.

Full Episode: https://youtu.be/Sre7H401Zj4