Curiously Catholic

About Curiously Catholic

Welcome to Curiously Catholic an Evangelion production. In this podcast we are going to be picking the brains of Catholic enthusiasts to try and get to the bottom of how to live truly as a Catholic in contemporary times. There will be a particular emphasis on the Great Commission (Matt 28:,16-20) where Jesus empowers the Disciples to go and spread the faith to the ends of the earth, well, welcome to the end of the earth... New Zealand. This is our mission territory, we know what we have to do, how do we do it? Well you Curious Cats join this Curious Catholic on a mission to find out so that the whole world might come to know Christ and the fullness of the Church He instituted in the Catholic Church. God Bless

Publisher

Evangelion

Category

education · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Aug 2020

Latest episode

13 May 2026

Latest episodes

80 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 May 2026

   Juggling Catholic Values and Business Ambitions: Matthew Mystczewski’s Journey

   Join Naomi Haramai as she sits down with Matthew Mystczewski to talk faith, family, and the realities of entrepreneurship. Discover how Catholic values intersect with building a business, managing time, and navigating today’s challenges. The role of faith and family in shaping business decisions Balancing entrepreneurship, marriage, and parenthood The discipline required for success in work and spiritual life The risks and rewards of the entrepreneurial journey The impact and potential of virtual reality technology in modern life 00:00 Balancing work from home and family 09:18 Balancing family and business priorities 15:57 Defining success in personal terms 18:33 Building a Family Foundation 24:36 Scheduling prayer and spiritual time 27:29 Starting the gardening business 35:05 Structuring the workday with breaks 41:02 Balancing work and passion goals 45:40 Finding purpose in suffering 50:51 Balancing parenting and personal goals 55:38 Balancing business startup with family 01:02:12 Ethics of wealth and success 01:07:28 Reflecting on inner struggles 01:12:37 Struggles and joy in business 01:21:19 Building resilience through challenges 01:23:15 Avoiding video game addiction 01:27:48 Using VR to treat phobias 01:34:53 Encouragement for aspiring entrepreneurs Catholicism, entrepreneurship, family, virtual reality, business, faith, parenting, discipline, homeschooling, spiritual life, software engineering, New Zealand, success, sacrifice, grind culture, work-life balance, VR therapy, overcoming phobias, motivation, men's ministry, Fit for the Kingdom, joy, suffering, calling, time management, personal growth, fatherhood, resilience

2. 

   12 May 2026

   Ep.82: Raising a Messy Family: Michael and Alicia Hernan on Parenting, Faith, and Modern Challenges

   Meet the dynamic duo behind the Messy Family Project as they discuss the realities of raising a large Catholic family in the modern world. In this episode, Michael and Alicia Hernan share hard-won wisdom, authentic stories, and practical advice on parenthood and faith. The Hernans’ journey of having 10 kids and 10 grandchildren, and how family shapes faith The challenges and growth from parenting young children to adults Parenting in the digital age: screens, technology, and protecting real relationships The importance of community, learning from others, and avoiding online parenting pitfalls How to build virtue and positive behaviours in children through realistic expectations and modeling 00:00 Growing up in large families 06:25 Value of sibling relationships 14:22 Balancing faith and family life 21:16 Thoughts on the traditional wife 23:38 Trad wife expectations and frustrations 31:03 Balancing technology and family life 33:59 Concerns about kids and technology 42:06 Teaching kids to take turns 44:12 Parenting through teen transitions Messy Family Project, parenting, Catholic family, Michael Hernan, Alicia Hernan, large families, raising children, virtue, faith, technology, social media, community, gentle parenting, family life, marriage, New Zealand, Catholic conference, generational wisdom, kids and screens, modern parenting, family vocation

3. 

   18 Apr 2026

   The Hard Truth About Discipline & The Catholic Revival in NZ

   Is the "disciplined life" actually sustainable, or is it just a path to burnout? In this episode of the Curious Catholic Evangelion Podcast, I sit down with Tomas Mones-Cason from Fit for the Kingdom to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to live with heroic virtue. Thomas shares his raw experience balancing the growth of a massive social media platform with the upcoming arrival of his first child. We dive deep into the "soul-crushing" moments of early wake-ups, why quality matters less than consistency in the age of AI, and the explosive Catholic revival currently taking place in Christchurch. Whether you are struggling to stay on the "hard path" or curious about the St. Michael's Troop movement, this conversation offers a practical roadmap for the modern Catholic man. Key Topics Covered: The reality of the 4 AM wake-up call and how to stop hitting snooze. The impact of the Radio New Zealand (RNZ) article on the local Catholic community. Connect with us: Follow Evangelion for more episodes on faith and discipline. Check out Thomas at Fit for the Kingdom for daily virtue-driven content. Video Chapters 00:00 Struggling with spiritual routine 08:28 Finding motivation in role models 14:49 Importance of intentional leisure 17:28 Finding your reasons to exercise 24:40 Living with stoic mindset 26:24 Finding satisfaction in effort 35:37 Consequences of modern lifestyle choices 38:11 The richness of Catholic traditions 42:35 The purpose of the Church 51:25 Masculinity in church leadership54:55 Discussing gender roles in society 01:02:32 Discussing Andrew Tate's appeal 01:08:56 Young role models in faith 01:11:52 Integrating spiritual and physical virtues 01:15:37 Morning routine and reflections 01:20:27 Parenting through example 01:26:05 Sharing faith through podcasting

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