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My Father's House
A podcast for college students striving to grow closer to Christ! Ministering to new converts and seasoned mass attendees alike, join Avery and Austin from James Madison University for honest conversations, practical advice, and real stories to inspire students to live boldly for Christ—both in and out of the classroom. Let your journey back to the Father's house be rooted in real faith, right where you are!
Episodes
47 episodes
The Rise of AI and Returning to our Roots
We live in a highly technologized world. The use of AI is on the rise, and creativity is threatened with its invention. This week, Avery, Austin, and Sam talk about the problems with using AI through the lens of faith and offer a perspective on...
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Faith for the Encounter
Jesus loves those who desire faith and blesses those who believe without seeing. This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Adam talk about the need for faith to encounter the Lord and how we are supposed to feast in a time of celebration!
Trusting the Process
Adventuring with the Lord gets hard sometimes. There are highs and lows, but He is ultimately concerned with us becoming saints. This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Sam talk about their journeys and some things they've learned along the...
Good Philosophy
One of the greatest gifts man possesses is the gift of reason. The Lord desires us to ponder His creation so that we might be drawn deeper into the mysteries of the universe. This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Sam talk philosophy!
The Secret to Fasting Well
Lent is a time to grow in our spiritual lives, and fasting is a discipline that even the early Church fathers emphasized as important. This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Luke Farinholt talk about how to fast well and explore the concep...
Life as a Partnership
Walking with the Lord and witnessing miracles is the life He desires for us on this Earth! Join Avery, Austin, and special guest Jay Jong from Encounter Ministries as they give witness to healings and prophecy!
Wounded by the Lord
When we wrestle with God, His love wounds us and transforms us. This week, Avery and Austin talk about what it means to be "wounded by His love" and how to grow in intimacy with the Lord!
An Angel of the Lord
When we discern the good, true, and beautiful speaking to our hearts, how do we know whether it is an angel or the Lord Himself speaking? This week, Avery and Austin talk about the nature of angels, but also prehistoric life and funny noises. Y...
Loving your Family
In our growth throughout life, it can be hard to step away from family to pursue your own way of being, especially when it comes to the faith. This week, Avery and Austin talk about loving your family and honoring your parents while growing in ...
Disappointment in the Lord
Merry Christmas, everyone! Throughout the Christmas festivities and fun, it can be easy to have high expectations that sometimes don't get met, leaving us disappointed. This week, Avery, Austin, Bella, and Fr. Charles talk about what to do when...
Charity, Sacraments, and Sacred Art
This week, Avery and Austin talk about a little bit of everything, including topics suggested by a first-time live audience! Can these knuckleheads blend three different ideas into one episode?
About Your Gifts
The Lord has blessed each of one of us with talents He desires us to use to further the kingdom on Earth. This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Fiona talk about skills and gifts and how we can serve the Lord by serving those around us!
Doing the Lord's Will
How do we know if we are doing what God wants for us? Sometimes, the path can seem murky, and it feels hard to know what the Lord has in mind for us. This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Sam talk about pursuing God in everything you do!
Good Femininity
What is a woman? What did God have in mind when He created Eve? This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Caroline talk about the essence of femininity and what makes women jewels of all creation?
Good Masculinity
What is a man? What did God have in mind when He created Adam? This week, Avery and Austin talk about the essence of masculinity and how men are called to live in love of others and sacrifice of self.
Staying Fully Alive
There are small things we can change each day that reorient our hearts to the Lord and make the day a great adventure. This week, Avery and Austin talk about how to live fully alive through the challenges the ordinary life may bring!
Get Hyped for SEEK
There are times throughout life where the Lord will draw His army on Earth together by the masses, and SEEK is a unique opportunity where exactly that happens! This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Jack talk about this incredible conferen...
Consolation vs Desolation
It can be very discouraging when we come to the Lord in prayer and we can't seem to hear His voice, no matter how long we try. What's really going on here? This week, Avery and Austin talk about their prayer experiences with desolation and what...
Hide and Seek
Sometimes it feels like the Lord is out to play games with us when we can't find Him in prayer, but what's really going on? This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Caroline talk about seeking God out and give personal testimony to the work ...
Physical Healings in His Name
The Lord desires to partner with us and pour out his healing power in abundance! This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest McGuire share stories of witness to physical healings in their lives and how they invite the Spirit in to do great work...
The Gift of Giving
Whether it's money, time, or skills, the Lord asks us to share the things He has given us with the people we are called to serve. This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Keegan talk about what it means to be generous and how it changes our ...
Admonish the Sinner
When we see someone falling into sin, it can be hard to say the right thing sometimes. How do we properly call our brothers and sisters in Christ higher? This week, Avery and Austin talk about the dynamics of admonishing someone and how we can ...
Blessed are the Poor
Jesus talks lots about spiritual poverty being a key to inheriting eternal life, so how are we called to live poorness in our daily lives? This week, Avery, Austin, and special guest Hannah define a specific kind of poverty and talk about how t...