Further Up

About Further Up

Join Diego Lozano in his journey pursuing holiness as a Catholic.

Publisher

Diego Lozano

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Mar 2025

Latest episode

11 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Jul 2025

   Ep 17: Beauty Over Efficiency – Slowing Down to Make Space for God

   In a culture obsessed with speed and productivity, we often miss what matters most. Inspired by The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, this episode is a call to rewire our minds—not for efficiency, but for beauty, presence, and communion with God. I share a conversation I had with a teen in my discipleship group who’s always trying to speed up life to fit more in, and how that mentality can rob us of the sacred. Through Scripture and reflection, I explore how slowing down can actually give us more time—not just to do, but to be with God and others. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987)⁠⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987) Download Fio for Android: ⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio⁠⁠ (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio)

2. 

   26 Jun 2025

   Ep 16: Faith Over Fear – Trusting the Narrow Path

   Choosing faith often means going against the grain. In this episode, I talk about what it means to live with trust—even when the narrow path looks reckless or different from what the world expects. When we choose faith over fear, we’re not avoiding risk—we’re choosing to believe that God is who He says He is and that His plan is worth following, even when it’s hard to see. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987)⁠⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987) Download Fio for Android: ⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio⁠⁠ (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio)

3. 

   12 Jun 2025

   Ep 15: Reverence and Hospitality – Seeking the True Good

   How do we balance creating a welcoming space with maintaining reverence for the sacred? In this episode, I explore why we must always seek the true good over the perceived good—and why we should never compromise truth to appear a certain way. From how churches approach clothing, music, and openness, I reflect on the importance of authentic hospitality that points people toward God, without sacrificing the reverence He is due. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987)⁠⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987) Download Fio for Android: ⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio⁠⁠ (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio)

4. 

   29 May 2025

   Ep 14: You Are What You Consume

   In this episode, I reflect on how the media, music, entertainment, and even the people we surround ourselves with shape who we are—and more importantly, how they affect our relationship with God. I talk about my own journey of becoming more aware of these influences and share practical ways to grow: building better habits, being intentional with your time, and sometimes even letting go of things you enjoy for the sake of something greater. Holiness often begins with what we allow into our hearts and minds. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987)⁠⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987) Download Fio for Android: ⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio⁠⁠ (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio)

5. 

   22 May 2025

   Ep 13: Learning Simplicity with St. Francis

   Inspired by my patron, St. Francis of Assisi, this episode is all about the pursuit of simplicity. I share how his example is challenging me to live with less—clearing out my closet, switching to a dumb phone, and cutting back on screen time. In a world full of noise and excess, simplicity is a way to make more room for God and for family. It’s not just about minimalism—it’s about freedom to love more fully. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987)⁠⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987) Download Fio for Android: ⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio⁠⁠ (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio)

6. 

   15 May 2025

   Ep 12: Faith Behind the Lens – Meet my Wife: Professional Catholic Photographer (Live at YCP)

   Recorded live at the Young Catholic Professionals National Conference, this episode marks the first Further Up with a guest—my wife! As a professional photographer who specializes in Catholic weddings, she shares how her faith shapes her work and business decisions. Together, we talk about discerning career paths through the lens of our values, and how living your faith boldly can guide not just your personal life, but your professional one too. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987)⁠⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987) Download Fio for Android: ⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio⁠⁠ (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio)

7. 

   8 May 2025

   Ep 11: God’s Will Is Not That Complicated

   Too often, we treat God’s will like a puzzle we’re supposed to solve—but it’s not meant to be that complicated. In this episode, I talk about the importance of trust: how seeing God’s faithfulness in the past helps us surrender when life doesn’t go according to plan. I also reflect on He Leadeth Me by Fr. Walter Ciszek, and his powerful message of accepting each day as coming directly from God’s hand. When we live with trust, we stop striving for control and start living in God’s peace. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987)⁠⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987) Download Fio for Android: ⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio⁠⁠ (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio)

8. 

   24 Apr 2025

   Ep 10: My Sheep Hear My Voice – The Unchanging God of Scripture

   A conversation with my wife about the prophet Hosea led us into a deeper reflection on how we come to know God through Scripture. In this episode, I explore how God’s commands—though different across time—always aim to set His people free to worship. From sacrifices in the Old Testament to mercy in the Gospels, it’s the same God, speaking with the same voice of love. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987)⁠⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987) Download Fio for Android: ⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio⁠⁠ (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio)

9. 

   17 Apr 2025

   Ep 9: Embodied Theology – Passing on the Faith Through Tradition

   This year, I’m starting a new family tradition: celebrating the Passover in the way it would’ve looked during Jesus’ time. In this episode, I share how this “embodied theology” will help make the faith tangible for my kids in the future. By rooting them in traditions that reflect Scripture and the sacraments, we’re not just teaching theology—we’re living it. Family practices like these can shape hearts, deepen understanding, and pass on the faith in powerful, lasting ways. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987)⁠⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987) Download Fio for Android: ⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio⁠⁠ (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio)

10. 

    10 Apr 2025

    Ep 8: His Burden Is Light – Leaving Distractions Behind

    The Light Phone 3 is finally on its way, and I couldn’t be more excited. As I prepare to make the switch, I’ve been reflecting on why I’m doing this—why I want to step away from constant distractions and live more intentionally. In this episode, I share my thoughts on the pull of technology, the struggle to be present, and my hope that simplifying my phone will help me focus more on God and the people around me. As Jesus said, “My yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:30)—maybe it’s time my phone was too. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987)⁠⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987) Download Fio for Android: ⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio⁠⁠ (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio)

11. 

    3 Apr 2025

    Ep 7: Fathers and Covenants – Living with a Biblical Outlook

    Seeing the world through a biblical lens changes everything—especially our relationships. In this episode, I reflect on how God has revealed His fatherhood to me through my own dad, shaping my understanding of love, guidance, and discipline. I also share how the biblical concept of covenants transformed my perspective on marriage and family, particularly in my relationship with my in-laws. When we embrace God’s design for fatherhood and covenant bonds, we begin to see our lives—and our responsibilities—through His eyes. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987)⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987) Download Fio for Android: ⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio⁠ (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio)

12. 

    31 Mar 2025

    Ep 6: David - A Man After God’s Own Heart

    Among all the figures in the Old Testament, David stands apart. He is anointed with the Spirit, obedient from his youth, and praises God with his whole heart. Yet, his story is not one of perfection—it is one of repentance. In this episode, I explore why David is the central figure of the Old Testament, how his life foreshadows Christ, and what we can learn from both his faithfulness and his failings. From his triumphs to his fall with Bathsheba, David’s response to sin teaches us what it truly means to be a man after God’s own heart. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠⁠⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987)⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987) Download Fio for Android: ⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio⁠ (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio)

13. 

    20 Mar 2025

    Ep 5: Opening the Doors to Christ – How Our Environment Shapes Our Faith

    Our surroundings have a profound impact on our spiritual lives. After moving across the street from my church, I’ve experienced firsthand how being near the Eucharist and surrounding myself with visible reminders of Christ has transformed my prayer life. In this episode, I reflect on the power of sacred spaces, from a crucifix above my fireplace to the stillness of adoration, and how they help us open our hearts to Christ. Drawing from Scripture, St. John Paul II’s call to “open wide the doors to Christ,” and the powerful imagery of Aslan peeling away Eustace’s dragon skin in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, we’ll explore how intentional changes in our environment can lead to a deeper encounter with Jesus. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987)https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987 (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987) Download Fio for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio)

14. 

    13 Mar 2025

    Ep 4: Where Are You? – Sin, Shame, and Our Need for Christ

    In Genesis 3, after the fall, God calls out to Adam, "Where are you?" Sin makes us want to hide—from God, from others, and even from ourselves. In this episode, I reflect on how our natural response to sin is often shame and isolation, but Christ calls us to something different: openness, intimacy, and trust in Him. I also share my own struggles in this area and what it means to step out of hiding and into His grace. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987)https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987 (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987) Download Fio for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio)

15. 

    6 Mar 2025

    Ep 3: Fighting for Holiness – Overcoming Spiritual Complacency

    Growing closer to Christ isn’t automatic—it takes effort, discipline, and a willingness to confront our own shortcomings. In this episode, I reflect on the ways I’ve fallen short in my spiritual habits and the struggle to build a life centered on Christ. From prayer and Scripture to daily discipline, I explore the need to actively strive for holiness rather than settle for complacency. The Christian life is a battle, and if we’re not fighting for holiness, we’re drifting away from it. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987)https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987 (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987) Download Fio for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio)

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    6 Mar 2025

    Ep 2: Dangerous Men – Strength in the Service of Others

    The world needs strong men—dangerous men—not in the sense of recklessness, but men who are capable and disciplined, using their strength for good. In this episode, I explore the importance of cultivating true masculinity, modeled after Christ, and highlight five saints who embodied this virtue by channeling their strength in the service of God and others. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987)https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987 (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987) Download Fio for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio)

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    6 Mar 2025

    Ep 1: Further Up – Striving for Christ in All Things

    The Christian life is a constant call to go further up—deeper in prayer, stronger in virtue, and closer to Christ in every aspect of life. In this first episode, I introduce the mission of Further Up: to never settle, to always pursue holiness, and to strive for God in all we do. This podcast is about the daily battle to grow in faith, overcome spiritual stagnation, and seek Christ with everything we have. Download Fio for iPhone: ⁠ (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-stream-goodness/id6444684987)https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987 (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fio-catholic-podcasts-music/id6444684987) Download Fio for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streamfio.fio)

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