The Southern Catholic Podcast
Helping Southern Catholics understand their faith, live it daily, never feel alone, and make sense of modern culture through a Catholic lens.
Episodes
18 episodes
Little Soul, Great Sacrifice - The Holiness of St. Jacinta Marto
In this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we reflect on the powerful witness of St. Jacinta Marto, one of the young visionaries of Fatima whose short life was marked by deep prayer, sacrifice, and love for sinners.
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What Should I Give Up for Lent? Small Sacrifices, Big Hearts
In this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we explore what it really means to live Catholic love in a world that often confuses it with feelings or convenience. Drawing on Scripture, Church teaching, and stories from ever...
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Ash Wednesday - Remember You Are Dust, and to Dust You Shall Return
On this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we prepare for the First Sunday of Lent by reflecting on Jesus’ forty days in the desert. Facing temptation and relying on God’s strength, Jesus shows us how to persevere, trust,...
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Staying When It's Hard - The Witness of the Seven Holy Founders of the Servites
In this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we reflect on the Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order — seven men who left wealth and status behind to live lives of prayer, penance, and deep devotion to Our Lady of Sorrow...
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Preparing for Sunday Mass (February 22, 2026) First Sunday of Lent - Walking with Jesus in the Desert
On this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we prepare for the First Sunday of Lent by reflecting on Jesus’ forty days in the desert. Facing temptation and relying on God’s strength, Jesus shows us how to persevere, trust,...
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Love That Costs - The Real Story of St. Valentine
In this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we uncover the true story of St. Valentine — a priest who gave his life defending Christian marriage and refusing to deny Christ.Far from chocolates and greeting cards, Va...
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Fasting That Frees - Breaking Habits & Drawing Closer to God
In this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we dive deep into the Catholic practice of fasting — not just as a rule, but as a powerful spiritual weapon. From Scripture to Church history, fasting has always been about freedom: fre...
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Our Lady of Lourdes- Healing Through Trust
On this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we reflect on the feast day, story of Our Lady of Lourdes, and the quiet, powerful faith of St. Bernadette. In a small French town, Heaven met earth — and a young girl’s si...
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St. Scholastica- Faith That Trusts God’s Timing
In this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we reflect on the life of St. Scholastica (Feb 10) and the famous moment when her prayer brought down a storm. Her story reminds us that persistent, loving prayer moves the heart...
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Preparing for Sunday Mass (February 15, 2026) Living the Word All Week Long
In this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we prepare our hearts for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time by looking ahead to the Mass readings from Sirach 15, Psalm 119, 1 Corinthians 2, and Matthew 5. Jesus calls us to a deeper rig...
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The First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden Theme: Trust, Obedience, and Surrender to God’s Will
In the Agony in the Garden, Jesus shows us how to trust the Father when fear, sorrow, and uncertainty press in. This episode reflects on surrender, honest prayer, and how Southern Catholics can lean on God when the weight feels heavy and the ro...
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The First Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of the Lord
In this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we reflect on the First Luminous Mystery: the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan. As the Father’s voice is revealed and the Holy Spirit descends, we are reminded of our own baptism and our ...
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The First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection
In this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we meditate on the First Glorious Mystery: the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. From the empty tomb to the triumph over sin and death, this reflection invites us to place our hope in the r...
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The First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden Theme: Trust, Obedience, and Surrender to God’s Will
In this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we meditate on the First Sorrowful Mystery and enter the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus faces fear, sorrow, and abandonment, yet surrenders fully to the Father’s will. This reflection invi...
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The First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden Trusting God When the Weight Is Heavy
In the Agony in the Garden, Jesus shows us how to trust the Father when fear, sorrow, and uncertainty press in. This episode reflects on surrender, honest prayer, and how Southern Catholics can lean on God when the weight feels heavy and the ro...
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January 29 – St. Francis de Sales: Holiness Through Gentleness
St. Francis de Sales reminds us that holiness grows through patience, kindness, and steady faithfulness. In this episode, we reflect on his gentle approach to evangelization and how choosing calm, loving responses can transform Southern Catholi...
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January 28 – St. Thomas Aquinas Faith Seeking Understanding
St. Thomas Aquinas teaches us that faith seeks understanding—and ultimately leads us to God Himself. This episode reflects on his life and how humble wisdom still shapes Southern Catholic faith today.
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January 27 – St. Angela Merici: Faithful Leadership Through Trust
St. Angela Merici trusted God to work through quiet, faithful leadership. In this episode, we reflect on her life, Scripture, and how trusting leadership still shapes Southern Catholic families and parishes today.
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