- 19
- Episodes
- 2
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- 2024
- First episode
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About Pious Reflections
Pious Reflections aim sis to inspire Christians to encounter Christ in the sacraments, become students of the Saints, love their cross and carry it well. We will do this through reflections on the saints, the sacraments, theology, philosophy, and apply them to our current time. We will also conduct interviews with influencers, authors, thinkers, priests, and laymen that inspire you to be saint God wants you to become. Join us, and in the words of St. John Paul II, "Do not be afraid!" www.piousreflections.com (https://www.piousreflections.com/s/podcast?utm_medium=podcast)
- Publisher
- Daniel J. Roberts
- Category
- religion & spirituality · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 21 Jul 2024
- Latest episode
- 30 Apr 2025
Latest episodes
19 episodes in the feed.
30 Apr 2025
Finding the Divine Mercy Image w/ Daniel diSilva
DiSilva founded the Original Divine Mercy Institute, a non-profit organization based in Texas, which produces high-definition replicas of the Original Image of Divine Mercy for veneration in churches and homes. He also leads Divine Mercy Tours, which take pilgrims to Vilnius, Lithuania, where the original image is venerated in a 24-hour shrine. Today, we talk about how Daniel ended up in a wildly successful Catholic Funk Band, Our Lady's role in inspiring him to start it, and how that journey ultimately led him to sleep beneath the original Divine Mercy image in a parish in Vilnius, Lithuania. Learn more about the Original Divine Mercy Image at the links below: 🔗 https://www.originaldivinemercy.com/ 📚 https://www.originaldivinemercy.com/books/masterpiece-of-mercy 👉 https://www.piousreflections.com/ ** We may have had some issues with the framerate at some spots. But we have fixed this for future videos! Thank you for understanding. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.piousreflections.com (https://www.piousreflections.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
17 Feb 2025
Usury & The Culture of Death
In this episode, Brian and Daniel discuss how usury is connected to the culture of death. We explore Brian's research on the topic and how it had infected the Church during the Reformation, which may be one of the leading reasons the Reformation happened. Brian traces this connection through history, including the Reformation's impact on usury, showing how economic pressures can drive choices like abortion. We discuss the societal effects, from personal debt to broader ethical dilemmas, illustrating how usury's legacy influences modern decisions. Brian is writing a book exploring the connection between usury and the culture of death. Learn more at: https://brianzappia.substack.com/ Inspirational Coffee Mugs: https://saintsandthinkers.com/ Don't forget to check out Daniel's writing at https://piousreflections.com/ Thanks for reading Pious Reflections! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.piousreflections.com (https://www.piousreflections.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
10 Dec 2024
Ep. 15 The Immaculate Conception
Today we discuss some of the basic ideas around the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception. Mainly, is it reasonable to believe that Mary was immaculate, that is conceived without sin? Before my conversion, this was a problematic belief for me. Still, by God’s grace, this doctrine is clear and beautiful in how it completes our understanding of the Biblical Narrative. Links to today’s resources: 🔗☕Enjoy coffee with your favorite saint or thinker!: https://saintsandthinkers.com/ 🔗📕 The Case for Catholicism by Trent Horn - https://amzn.to/4fdcFZU 🔗📘 The Catechism of the Catholic Church - https://amzn.to/4iqBnce 🔗📘The Summa (Free!) https://www.newadvent.org/summa/ 🔗📙 The Gospel of Luke Catholic Commentary - https://amzn.to/49LSEZH 🔗📚 The Catholic Commentary Full Set - https://amzn.to/4imfzyx This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.piousreflections.com (https://www.piousreflections.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
26 Nov 2024
🎙️ Ep. 10 - The Agony in The Garden
Today, we talk through the first part of a 5 part series on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. Today’s discussion centers around the Agony in the Garden and how the Rosary helps keep us grounded in our faith and understanding of Scripture. 8 Then he said to them, “My soul is sorrowful even to death. Remain here and keep watch with me.” 39 He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will.” 40 When he returned to his disciples he found them asleep. He said to Peter, “So you could not keep watch with me for one hour? 41 Watch and pray that you may not undergo the test. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 42 Withdrawing a second time, he prayed again, “My Father, if it is not possible that this cup pass without my drinking it, your will be done!” 43 Then he returned once more and found them asleep, for they could not keep their eyes open. 44 He left them and withdrew again and prayed a third time, saying the same thing again. 45 Then he returned to his disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? Behold, the hour is at hand when the Son of Man is to be handed over to sinners. 46 Get up, let us go. Look, my betrayer is at hand.” — Matthew 26:38-46 — To read the full article, click the image below Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.piousreflections.com (https://www.piousreflections.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
22 Nov 2024
Ep. 9 - Fun Friday
Tune in for the first installment of "FUN FRIDAY!", when Lindsey takes the reigns and selects the choicest of internet morsels for Daniel to munch on. Enjoy the adventure with Daniel (because he knows as much as you do about what Lindsey's got cued up!) Link: "Decking Halls and Heretics since 325 A.D." (https://saintsandthinkers.com/products/st-nicholas-decks-a-heretic-coffee-mug-15oz) Thanks for reading Pious Reflections! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.piousreflections.com (https://www.piousreflections.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
22 Nov 2024
Ep. 8 - Christians & Fembots
When should Christians use the Bible to respond to their critics? There are two revelations that Christians have received from God, the special revelation, or Word of God, and the Natural Revelation, or Creation and its proclamation of the Glory of God. We discuss. This week a conservative feminist, Nancy Mace, has taken matters into her own hands. And Elon Musk teaches Christians lesson about not caring about the world, power, or money. We also answer a comment from one of our viewers. Post your comments or questions in the chat, to have them featured in the next episode’s QA. Thanks for checking out Pious Reflections. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 🔗 Follow me on X: “@ThomisticDan” 🔗 New Santa Mug just dropped: “Decking Halls and Decking Heretics” 🔗Checkout www.piousreflections.com for more content! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.piousreflections.com (https://www.piousreflections.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
21 Nov 2024
Ep. 7: Praying at the Bricks w/ John Kraemer
John Kramer does incredible work with Lego. He builds massive Lego Churches and inspires kids and adults, regardless of their circumstances, to do anything they put their mind to. He also played a small role in me converting the Catholic Faith and helping me choose my patron saint, St. Joseph. Check out his Substack at Praying at the Bricks (https://prayingbricks.substack.com/) to see all his work! It’s incredible! Don’t forget to check out our latest selection of mugs at SaintsAndThinkers.com (https://saintsandthinkers.com/) Thanks for reading Pious Reflections! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.piousreflections.com (https://www.piousreflections.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
20 Nov 2024
Ep. 6 - Did God Really Say?: Thoughts on The Eucharist
“Did God really say?”, is a frightening question. The Devil asked this question first, deceiving Eve in the Garden of Eden. The Word of God is not self-interpreting, despite how many exegetes would like to argue that. We need teachers who teach the truth and when teachers cannot agree, we need to the Church to settle the matter. Yet, some teachings, like the teaching to abstain from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, are hard to understand. After all, why did God put two trees in the Garden? Why even risk it? Who can know the mind of God? What is it that God is mindful of man? So too, we are in a challenging environment with more denominations than there are countries, each preaching a myriad of different ways to approach God. But even when it was only Cain and Abel, God still received one, and not both. Many “churches” claim to have the corner on the truth. Many provide philosophical and hermeneutical justifications for their theology while simultaneously preaching that “Anyone can read and understand the Bible for himself” and then encourage people to go to seminary to get the training necessary to “really understand” the text. So, we too find ourselves with the Devil, outside the Garden, where he whispers, “Did God really say?” Don’t forget to check out https://saintsandthinkers.com for all the saintly mugs! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.piousreflections.com (https://www.piousreflections.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
19 Nov 2024
Ep. 5 - No Church, No Life.
The world is on the brink of a global collapse. Simply put, there’s a lot of people doing the Hokey Pokey but not having kids. So I asked AI if banning abortion would solve the low birthrate problem. Its answer is more revealing than you might think, and it shows why the Church is so important for the salvation of the world. Don’t forget to checkout our saintly mugs at www.saintsandthinkers.com (https://saintsandthinkers.com/) Thanks for reading Pious Reflections! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.piousreflections.com (https://www.piousreflections.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
16 Nov 2024
What is a Man?
Today on the Pious Reflections podcast we discuss the trend of “Christian Masculinity” and what is wrong with it. To reflect on this topic, we explore the life of St. Maximillian Kolbe. What can he teach us about Christian masculinity? But first, Elon Musk gets “pwned” by PC Gamer Magazine? Also, Matt Walsh caves under the pressure and drinks raw milk. We discuss. Subscribe, Like, Comment. Love the saints? Yes! Then checkout: saintsandthinkers.com (https://saintsandthinkers.com) and use PROMO FAITH10 to get 10% our new Mother Theresa mug. Sources for Episode: 🔗 Forget Not Love, by André Frossard (https://amzn.to/3UTQUY6) 🔗 Raw Milk Video (https://x.com/i/status/1857501517949153510) 🔗 PC Gamer Post on Musk (https://x.com/ThomisticDan/status/1857503199428751550) Thanks for reading Pious Reflections! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.piousreflections.com (https://www.piousreflections.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
15 Nov 2024
Ep. 3 Gulag & The Mother of God
Welcome to the Pious Reflections podcast. Many have claimed to have seen the Blessed Mother, but I bet you haven’t heard of the apparition we are going to discuss today. We also discuss other apparitions and their apologetic value for the Faith. We also discuss why Mary could be the solution to our national, moral, and theological woes. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. For more content like this, checkout https://piousreflections.com Thanks for reading Pious Reflections! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. 🔗 Anti-Mary Exposed by Carrie Gress https://amzn.to/3US67J6 🔗 Gulag Volume 2 by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn https://amzn.to/3Obngd4 🔗 Trent Horn's Video on Protestants and Marian apparitions: (https://youtu.be/8m5jznQvugg) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.piousreflections.com (https://www.piousreflections.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
14 Nov 2024
Ep. 2- American Pride
Welcome to "Pious Reflections," where we explore the crossroads of faith and culture. Today, we dive into the GOP's relationship with the LGBT community through Scott Presler, Charlie Kirk's Christian influence on the party, the political divide by gender, and ask if the Church is diminishing in political relevance. Subscribe to more content here: This post is public so feel free to share it. Sources: 🔗 Gallup Data on Women (https://news.gallup.com/poll/649826/exploring-young-women-leftward-expansion.aspx): 🔗 Scott Presler Story (https://en.as.com/latest_news/us-elections/the-story-of-scott-presler-the-activist-who-galvanized-the-amish-communitys-vote-for-donald-trump-in-us-election-2024-n/) 🔗 Martin Scorsese’s “Saints” (https://www.indiewire.com/news/trailers/martin-scorsese-the-saints-trailer-fox-nation-1235065112/) 🔗 Netflix Press Release for Mary (https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/mary-release-date-cast-news) Thanks for reading Pious Reflections! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.piousreflections.com (https://www.piousreflections.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
13 Nov 2024
Ep. 1- No More Babies
Episode 1 of Pious Reflection where we talk about the intersection between Christianity and the culture. Today we talk about the pain DINKS are causing to society and their parents as we begin to see the birthrate decline year over year. We also talk about an article from Calvin Robinson and critique his view of Christian unity, and why there really does have to be an institution that unites all Christians. Fr Calvin Robinson (https://substack.com/profile/16506756-fr-calvin-robinson) ‘s article on Protestant and Catholics: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.piousreflections.com (https://www.piousreflections.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
8 Oct 2024
A Brief Reflection on Our Lady of The Rosary / Dominican Rite Mass
Many people have heard of the question "What about those who have never heard?" but there is another form of the question: what about mentally disabled adults and children, how do they receive the Gospel? I think the answer is found in the Mass. Let me know what you think in the comments. Original Description on X and Youtube I just got back from a Dominican Rite Mass, and there was a beautiful moment that happened right at the end of the receiving of the Eucharist. I figured I would jump on here and do an impromptu recording and share it with you all. Check out https://piousreflections.com for more content! Also don't forget to check out https://saintsandthinkers.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.piousreflections.com (https://www.piousreflections.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
8 Sept 2024
[FULL] Interview: A Dialog on Catholic and Evangelical Unity w/ Nathan Smith
In this episode of Pious Reflections, I interview Nathan Smith, the Director of Ecumenism for Glenmary Home Missioners, to explore the dialogue between Catholic and Evangelical traditions. Nathan, with his compelling journey from Protestantism to Catholicism, brings a unique perspective to the conversation. Nathan discusses ecumenical document, "The Gift of Being Christian Together," co-authored with Alexei Laushkin, which focuses on the common faith in Jesus Christ. Daniel and Nathan engage in a thoughtful exchange, touching on practical steps towards unity. Nathan's presence on Pious Reflections" not only enlightens but also inspires viewers towards a deeper Christian unity, making this episode a beacon of hope for interdenominational understanding. Thegiftofbeingchristiantogether.org (http://Thegiftofbeingchristiantogether.org) Glenmary.org (http://Glenmary.org) Join the my band of Pious Pilgrims as we journey to Heaven together. It’s gonna be tough! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.piousreflections.com (https://www.piousreflections.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
8 Sept 2024
Trailer: A Dialog on Catholic and Evangelical Unity w/ Nathan Smith
In an episode of "Pious Reflections," host Daniel welcomes Nathan Smith, the Director of Ecumenism for Glenmary Home Missioners, to explore the dialogue between Catholic and Evangelical traditions. Nathan, with his compelling journey from Protestantism to Catholicism, brings a unique perspective to the conversation. Nathan's presence on "Pious Reflections" not only enlightens but also inspires viewers towards a deeper Christian unity, making this episode a beacon of hope for interdenominational understanding. Thegiftofbeingchristiantogether.org (http://Thegiftofbeingchristiantogether.org) Glenmary.org (http://Glenmary.org) Subscribe so you can be notified when the full interview drops! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.piousreflections.com (https://www.piousreflections.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
28 Aug 2024
Testimony - Our Conversion to The Catholic Faith
In this special episode, Daniel and his wife Lindsey share their transformative journey from Protestantism to Catholicism. Dive into their personal stories of spiritual exploration, theological discovery, and the heartfelt reasons behind their conversion. They discuss key moments in their decision, the allure of Catholic tradition, and the emotional and intellectual processes that led them to embrace the Catholic faith. This episode offers insights into the theological differences between Protestantism and Catholicism, and the profound impact of sacramental life. Whether you're on a similar path or simply curious about religious transitions, their narrative provides a window into the quest for the fullness of Christianity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.piousreflections.com (https://www.piousreflections.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
25 Aug 2024
Xi Van Fleet - Christianity & Communism
I’m very excited about this interview. Xi Van Fleet grew up in Communist China, and she has a message for Christians. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did. For those wondering, “why are you doing podcasts again…?” Well, you’re just gonna have to watch the introduction to find out. Thanks for reading Pious Reflections! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.piousreflections.com (https://www.piousreflections.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
21 Jul 2024
Testing podcast Software
Testing my audio setup. Let me know how it sounds. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.piousreflections.com (https://www.piousreflections.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
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- 5.0 / 5
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