Life is a race, but it is not won by the fastest person.  It’s won by the most intentional person. 

Life is a race, but it is not won by the fastest person.  It’s won by the most intentional person.

AQA29 - Slow Down

This episode, I share about a recent project that I did with Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire.  A documentary entitled “The Making of a Catholic Priest.”  You can check it out at the Word on Fire Institute YouTube page.   

This episode, I share about a recent project that I did with Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire.  A documentary entitled “The Making of a Catholic Priest.”  You can check it out at the Word on Fire Institute YouTube page.

AQA28 - The Making of a Catholic Priest

In this episode, I talk a little bit about the death of my father and my sister and how that has changed my life. Hopefully it encourages you to consider the bigger picture.  There’s always more to the story.

In this episode, I talk a little bit about the death of my father and my sister and how that has changed my life. Hopefully it encourages you to consider the bigger picture.  There’s always more to the story.

AQA27 - There’s More to the Story

First time back in a number of weeks.  Just show up.  

First time back in a number of weeks.  Just show up.

AQA26 - Just Show Up

What are you willing to die for?   What flag will you stand for?  Which God will you kneel to?   In this episode, I share some thoughts about war and what I’m willing to die for.  I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did when I recorded it. 

What are you willing to die for?   What flag will you stand for?  Which God will you kneel to?   In this episode, I share some thoughts about war and what I’m willing to die for.  I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did when I recorded it.

AQA25 - Ukraine, Jesus and Flags

Are you really free?  A few thoughts on freedom and a slave who became a saint. 

Are you really free?  A few thoughts on freedom and a slave who became a saint.

AQA24 - Slavery and True Freedom

If you want to be different, don’t be indifferent.  Some thoughts on how to be amazing.  

If you want to be different, don’t be indifferent.  Some thoughts on how to be amazing.

AQA23 - Don’t Half-Ass It!

A few thoughts on the beauty of celebrating your birthday with others and importance of good friendships. 

A few thoughts on the beauty of celebrating your birthday with others and importance of good friendships.

AQA22 - My Birthday and Friends

Here’s a fun talk where I share about my experiences from the Good News Conference that I spoke at last weekend. I was invited to speak with the greatest Catholic speakers of the English language. How could I, a redneck from Arkansas, fit into the lineup?  God has great plans for all of us.  Trust His plan for you!

Here’s a fun talk where I share about my experiences from the Good News Conference that I spoke at last weekend. I was invited to speak with the greatest Catholic speakers of the English language. How could I, a redneck from Arkansas, fit into the lineup?  God has great plans for all of us.  Trust His plan for you!

AQA21 - Comparison Monsters Part 2

After a long break, Fr. Stephen comes back with some thoughts about the bigger picture of life. How can you broaden your perspective of life and other people?  There’s so much more to the story than the cover of a book.  Blind Bartimaeus from Mark 10:46-52 gives a lesson in how to see more!

After a long break, Fr. Stephen comes back with some thoughts about the bigger picture of life. How can you broaden your perspective of life and other people?  There’s so much more to the story than the cover of a book.  Blind Bartimaeus from Mark 10:46-52 gives a lesson in how to see more!

AQA20 - Cigarette Lighters and Jesus

An exploratory podcast into the heart and mind of a Catholic priest.  Join Father Stephen Gadberry as he ponders and muses on things from religion to fitness, hunting to music, current events to timeless truths and anything in between.

I went to a big ass book store with my mom… and LOVED it!!  A reflection on St. Paul and judging books by their covers… or people by their initial attitudes. Jesus gives us an example on how to do it. 

I went to a big ass book store with my mom… and LOVED it!!  A reflection on St. Paul and judging books by their covers… or people by their initial attitudes. Jesus gives us an example on how to do it.

AQA19 - Judging Books by Their Covers

Moses led the people through the Red Sea.  The Lord will lead you through your seas. 

Moses led the people through the Red Sea.  The Lord will lead you through your seas.

AQA18 - Walk when God says “Walk”

What would you do if you were skinned alive?

What would you do if you were skinned alive?

AQA17 - Skinned Alive

A few thought on what St. Lawrence can teach us about facing out haters. 

A few thought on what St. Lawrence can teach us about facing out haters.

AQA16 - Nelly, Lawrence and St. Claire

Why do we fall prey to the enemy of comparison?   Why does everything have to be a competition?   This episode has a few random thoughts on that very subject. 

Why do we fall prey to the enemy of comparison?   Why does everything have to be a competition?   This episode has a few random thoughts on that very subject.

AQA15 - Comparison Monsters

I had a quasi breakdown last weekend in Mass and began crying.  I’ve never done that in Mass.  I experienced an overwhelming awareness of the Lord’s love for me.  Here are a few thoughts on it!

I had a quasi breakdown last weekend in Mass and began crying.  I’ve never done that in Mass.  I experienced an overwhelming awareness of the Lord’s love for me.  Here are a few thoughts on it!

AQA14 - Bread, Fish and Self-Doubts

A few quick thoughts on Exodus 2 and what God is inviting you to put in the basket.  Also, a few thoughts on vacation bible school that lasts from noon until 6pm!

A few quick thoughts on Exodus 2 and what God is inviting you to put in the basket.  Also, a few thoughts on vacation bible school that lasts from noon until 6pm!

AQA13 - What’s in your basket?

The stress of life can actually make you stronger and healthier, but only if you take time to recover. 

The stress of life can actually make you stronger and healthier, but only if you take time to recover.

AQA 12 - The Responsibility of Leisure

Chris Stapleton

Spent the afternoon working in the rectory, pulling up carpet and preparing to put in a new floor. Listened to a lot of Chris Stapleton and thought I’d share a few thoughts on my favorite songs by him. 

Spent the afternoon working in the rectory, pulling up carpet and preparing to put in a new floor. Listened to a lot of Chris Stapleton and thought I’d share a few thoughts on my favorite songs by him.

AQA 11 - Good songs by Chris Stapleton

Some thoughts on recent interactions with brother priests, reflections of the storms of life and a challenge for fathers and men of society.  

Some thoughts on recent interactions with brother priests, reflections of the storms of life and a challenge for fathers and men of society.

AQA10 - Storms and Fatherhood

Age Quod Agis

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