Inspired by the legacy of Archbishop John Francis Noll, “Noll's Nephew” delivers bite-sized episodes of Catholic theology for everyday disciples. Each episode offers clear, faithful, and accessible teachings rooted in Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium—perfect for your commute, coffee break, or quiet reflection. Whether you're a lifelong Catholic or just beginning to explore the faith, this podcast helps you grow in truth, deepen your understanding, and live your mission in the world.
Are we really living in a secular age? In this episode of Noll’s Nephew, we examine our contemporary religious landscape through the lens of Strange Rites. While traditional religious affiliation may be declining, the human search for meaning, identity, ritual, and belonging has not disappeared; it has simply been remixed. Drawing on theology and cultural analysis, this episode explores why the human person cannot escape worship and what this means for evangelization in a world that is spiritual, but often disconnected from truth.
23 Feb 2026
#79 | Should Catholics Drink?
Is drinking a sin? In this episode of Noll’s Nephew, we examine alcohol through the lens of virtue theology, St. Thomas Aquinas, and the Catechism. The Church does not condemn alcohol itself. Creation is good, but she does warn against excess. Drunkenness becomes sinful when it impairs reason and undermines temperance, the virtue that orders pleasure toward the good. We explore the difference between moderate enjoyment and the deliberate loss of self-control, along with the spiritual and social consequences of excess.
16 Feb 2026
# 78 | The Cross Triumphant Part 1
This episode explores how the Cross, once a scandal and symbol of death, becomes the source of hope and glory through Christ’s Resurrection. Beginning with Luke 9:23, we see that Jesus calls His followers to take up their cross even before Calvary, inviting them into redemptive suffering. In Gethsemane, Christ embraces the cup the Father does not remove, revealing that salvation comes through suffering, not around it. Through Scripture and saints, we learn that our crosses are not wasted; they are transformed into eternal victory.
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