Rebel Saints - A Podcast for Catholic Teens

About Rebel Saints - A Podcast for Catholic Teens

There is nothing more punk than Catholicism. Rebel Saints is a Catholic podcast exploring Christian discipleship, spiritual growth, and Catholic theology for restless hearts trying to follow Jesus Christ in a modern world. In an age of algorithms, anxiety, artificial intelligence, and endless scrolling, how do we live out our Christian faith? St. Augustine wrote, "Our hearts are restless until they rest in You." Sixteen hundred years later, we're still restless — we just have smartphones now. Hosted by Catholic journalist, youth minister, and mother Nicole Olea, this show offers a fresh laywoman’s perspective on the ancient Church. Whether you are a cradle Catholic, a recent convert, a scripture seeker, or a skeptic, this podcast tackles the hard questions about faith and culture. Through thoughtful interviews, compelling storytelling, Catholic Church history, Scripture reflections, and the inspiring lives of the saints, Nicole dives into what it actually means to build a daily prayer life today. The Church has outlived empires, revolutions, and pandemics. She isn't afraid of modernity, and you don't need a perfect life hack or another political hot take to find peace. Maybe the most rebellious thing you can do isn't reinvent yourself. Maybe it's discovering Catholic spirituality and becoming the saint you were created to be. Restless hearts: You are welcome here. Join the Rebellion: Connect with the Restless Heart Society! Ready to connect with fellow rebels living out the Catholic faith? Find us, follow us, and join the community: Restless Hearts Social Club: facebook.com/groups/rebelsaintspodcast (http://facebook.com/groups/rebelsaintspodcast) Instagram & TikTok: @rebelsaintspodcast / @RebelSaintsPodcast (https://www.tiktok.com/@rebelsaintspodcast) Restless Hearts Society: (Patreon Support the Show): patreon.com/RebelSaintsPodcast (http://patreon.com/RebelSaintsPodcast) Email: rebelsaintspodcast@gmail.com (mailto:rebelsaintspodcast@gmail.com) Website: rebelsaintspodcast.com (http://rebelsaintspodcast.com) Rebel Saint - this podcast is for you!

Publisher

Nicole Olea | Catholicism & Catholic Faith Writer

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Jan 2024

Latest episode

18 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

60 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Oct 2026

   Did a Catholic Nun Bilocate? | Catholic Faith & Christian Mystery

   In 1629, a group of Indigenous visitors arrived at a Catholic mission in New Mexico with a strange story. A mysterious woman dressed in blue had been appearing among their people, teaching them about Jesus and urging them to seek baptism. But the woman they described was a cloistered nun living more than 5,000 miles away in Spain. Her name was Venerable María de Jesús de Ágreda. In this episode of Rebel Saints, we investigate the mysterious Lady in Blue, her reported gift of bilocation, her encounters with the Spanish Inquisition, and her extraordinary friendship with King Philip IV of Spain. A story of mystery, Catholic faith, and the unexplained, from a fascinating figures in Catholic history. Explore the extraordinary stories of Catholic saints and mystics, and discover the history, traditions, and mysteries of Catholicism. Support the show: SUPPORT THE SHOW: www.rebelsaintspodcast.com (https://www.rebelsaintspodcast.com) Patreon: patreon.com/RebelSaintsPodcast (http://patreon.com/RebelSaintsPodcast)Facebook: facebook.com/groups/rebelsaintspodcast (http://facebook.com/groups/rebelsaintspodcast)Instagram: @rebelsaintspodcast (https://www.instagram.com/rebelsaintspodcast/) TikTok: @RebelSaintsPodcast (https://www.tiktok.com/@rebelsaintspodcast) Substack: https://rebelsaintspodcast.substack.com (https://rebelsaintspodcast.substack.com) Email: rebelsaintspodcast@gmail.com (mailto:rebelsaintspodcast@gmail.com) Rebel Saints | Music Credits & Licensing Music featured in this episode is licensed through Uppbeat (https://uppbeat.io/). All tracks are used under their respective licenses. “Chopin Nocturne No. 2 in E-Flat” — Aaron Paul Low Artist: https://uppbeat.io/c/aaron-paul-low (https://uppbeat.io/c/aaron-paul-low)License code: EFW1LZACVXJGIIZB “Two Conversations” — Holly Jones Artist: https://uppbeat.io/c/holly-jones (https://uppbeat.io/c/holly-jones)License code: Y4HAL2KN3UT646DS “Skylark” — Oliver Massa Artist: https://uppbeat.io/c/oliver-massa (https://uppbeat.io/c/oliver-massa)License code: S2RHY5GHTH4XXHR7 “Adrift (Ian Wong)” — Sonder House Artist: https://uppbeat.io/c/sonder-house (https://uppbeat.io/c/sonder-house)License code: 1DM8WLHCPEXP2F6L “Living Waters” — Brock Hewitt: Stories in Sound Artist: https://uppbeat.io/c/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound (https://uppbeat.io/c/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound)License code: GU36G4QXR39IM8J9 “Tramontane” — Dominique Charpentier Artist: https://uppbeat.io/c/dominique-charpentier (https://uppbeat.io/c/dominique-charpentier)License code: 8DG5ICQY5LYNOYAS “Notes From The Past” — Monument Music Artist: https://uppbeat.io/c/monument-music (https://uppbeat.io/c/monument-music)License code: AIO0SI1NNOPFXDPW “Amaranth” — Enzalla Artist: https://uppbeat.io/c/enzalla (https://uppbeat.io/c/enzalla)License code: GJMUFEALRZXSCRDV

2. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Catholic News: Pope Leo’s Cancer Diagnosis, Death Penalty & Marriage

   Pope Leo XIV is recovering from surgery following a lung cancer diagnosis, Catholic leaders are speaking out against plans to livestream the execution of a convicted terrorist, and bishops at the Vatican are discussing cohabitation, declining marriage rates, and the future of Catholic family life. In this bonus episode of Rebel Saints, Nicole breaks down three major Catholic news stories, what Church leaders are saying, and the latest developments from Rome and the United States. Catholic news update | October 14, 2026 rebelsaintspodcast.com Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: RGRH9KUS50PX6LFY, SZQ2QUHWXCHDGRGF, FTOOESFOVIEITUWC

3. 

   11 Oct 2026

   Do Catholics believe in ghosts? | Catholic 'ghost' stories

   Catholic faith meets the mystery of ghosts in this deep dive into Catholicism, purgatory, and Christian teaching on the dead. Through eerie stories involving St. Thérèse of Lisieux, St. Gregory the Great, and St. John Bosco, we explore whether the dead can appear to the living, how prayer for the dead fits in, and what the Church teaches about supernatural encounters. Want more Catholic ghost stories: "Too Many Ghosts" A Rebel Saints Bonus episode is live on my Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/RebelSaintsPodcast (https://www.patreon.com/cw/RebelSaintsPodcast)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

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