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My Father's House
Do you want to learn more about the faith? Do you desire to look at the world through a Catholic lens? Join Avery and Austin from James Madison University for a weekly deep dive into living out the spiritual life as they tackle hard to answer questions and bear witness to the power of God in their lives and beyond.
Episodes
22 episodes
The 4 Harmonies: Man with Creation
When God made man, He bestowed in us full harmony with His creation and dominion over the plants and animals that existed within it. This week, Avery and Austin talk about that original harmony and how we lost it in the Fall through original si...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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Perseverance during Lent
We're a few weeks into Lent, and it can be challenging to continue our penances and fasting when we get into the swing of our daily lives. This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Dr. Robinson talk about what makes fasting fruitful and their...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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33:50
Sin and Morality
The Church describes sin in two major categories: venial and mortal. What do these terms really mean, and how do we encounter choices in morality throughout our lives? This week, Avery and Austin approach sin from a technical point of view and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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25:03
The Meaning of Lent
Lent is a special time of year where we get to enter into the true meaning of sacrifice as we walk with Christ until his death on Good Friday. This week, Avery and Austin talk about their Lenten sacrifices and how they invite God into the chall...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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34:23
Inner Healing of the Heart
There are many things that we carry around each day that make us unhappy or anxious, and sometimes these things can cause us to believe lies about ourselves and affect how we view reality. This week, Avery and Austin talk about how the Lord des...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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37:18
Battling Lonliness
Sometimes, even when surrounded by people in our daily activities, we can feel like we are misunderstood or all alone. This week, Avery, Austin, and guest Fiona talk about their experiences with loneliness and finding relationship in the Lord w...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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31:12
A Take on Party Culture
Partying makes up a big part of the conversation in the lives of some college students, and it can be difficult to understand where the Church draws lines in general on drinking and how a Catholic should partake in such activities. This week, A...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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36:21
The Key to Heaven
Jesus says in Scripture that the kingdom of Heaven belongs to the children and that we are called to become childlike to enter it. This week, Avery and Austin talk about what it means to live in childlike wonder and how we can be children of th...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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38:53
Acting in Boldness
God often prompts things in our hearts to use us in furthering His Kingdom here on Earth as instruments of His will. This week, Avery and Austin talk about how to respond to God's promptings in faith and boldness and give testimony to the fruit...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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31:38
Finding Intimacy with God
Growing closer to the Lord is something we strive for every day, and the journey to becoming intimate with Him can be filled with challenges and barriers that feel impossible to overcome. This week, special guest Annie Reis from Encounter Minis...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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41:22
Hearing God through His Word
Reading Sacred Scripture can be a powerful way to encounter God in intimacy as His Word is timeless, and it can speak directly to your heart or pierce the hearts of others who hear it. This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Fiona explain h...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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43:22
Fruits of the Spirit
The Holy Spirit is always working in our lives, but how can we see some of the ways He is changing our hearts? This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Caroline talk about the fruits of living a life close to God!
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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28:39
God's Beloved Creatures
Humans aren't the only living things on Earth, after all, as God has filled it with life in abundance! This week, Austin and Avery talk about animals and how awesome they are but also how their unique designs point back to their Creator.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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38:16
Worshipping God with Music
God calls us to worship Him in many ways, and one of those ways is coming before Him in song and praise! This week, Brigid returns with Avery and Austin, and this time, they actually focus on discussing the power of music and how it can elevate...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:57
Horsing Around
There is one person at CCM that Avery and Austin can't get anything done with because the serious conversations they try to have just devolve into silliness, and this episode is proof enough. Join Avery, Austin, and special guest Brigid as they...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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32:10
Appreciating Stories
Sometimes, we read certain books or watch certain movies, and the stories they contain feel like the best ones we've ever experienced. There's something about every good story that makes it almost transcendental, but what might that be? This we...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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34:43
God Speaks in the Present
This episode is part of the Holy Spirit mini-series (Part 5).In the final episode of this series, Avery, Austin, and special guest Fiona talk about how to practically come to God and listen to the Holy Spirit in prayer. Whether it be fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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36:31
Discernment 101
This episode is part of the Holy Spirit mini-series (Part 4).Listening to God's voice is something very important in our daily lives and it allows us to learn about His will for us. This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Drew explo...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:20
The History of the Spirit
This episode is part of the Holy Spirit mini-series (Part 3).The Holy Spirit has been around since forever, obviously, but at what point did He reveal Himself to man? This week, Avery and Austin give a little history Crash Course on the...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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38:05
God as a Gift
This episode is part of the Holy Spirit mini-series (Part 2).The Holy Spirit is the one who guides, teaches, and most importantly loves us. When you love someone, a great way to express it is by giving them a gift, and this is what God ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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36:55
Encountering the Holy Spirit
This episode is part of the Holy Spirit mini-series (Part 1).Sometimes when we think about our triune God, it's easier to make sense of the Father and the Son than it is the Holy Spirit. Who is He anyway, and how do we encounter Him in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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34:30
Living in the Father's House
What good would a podcast be without an explanation on how it came to be? This week, Avery and Austin talk about their ideas that brought this show to life and why they chose the name "My Father's House." Filled with scriptural tidbits and lots...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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33:08