Episodes

Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
What is Your Story? | Episode 9
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
When was the first time you encountered Christ in a real, life-changing way? Mikki Sciba and Deanna Johnston of the St. Philip Institute sit down to discuss why knowing and sharing your personal story is essential for catechists, parents, and anyone passing on the Faith.
Episode 9.

Tuesday Dec 31, 2019
Parents: Primary Teachers of the Faith | Episode 8
Tuesday Dec 31, 2019
Tuesday Dec 31, 2019
The Catechism of the Catholic Church states clearly that "Parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children." (CCC 2223) This applies in a particularly vital way to their education in the Catholic Faith. Mikki and Deanna discuss how parents can effectively pass on the Faith to their children, through the lens of our common Baptismal calling to be Priests, Prophets, and Kings. Parents, you don't want to miss this one!
Episode 8.

Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Bishop Strickland on the Incarnation | Episode 7
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
As Christmas arrives and the Church joyfully celebrates the birth of Christ, Bishop Strickland offers his reflections on the great mystery of the Incarnation: the Word made flesh, God become man. He is joined by Dr. Stacy Trasancos, Executive Director of the St. Philip Institute, and Luke Arredondo, Director of Faith Formation at the Institute.
From all of us here at the St. Philip Institute, a very merry and joyful Christmas!
Episode 7.

Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Be a Man of God | Episode 6
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Deep down, all men desire to be someone great. But there are many traps out there - materialism, pornography, fear - that lead men astray and prevent them from being the priests, husbands, and fathers that those around them need. In the latest episode of the St. Philip Institute Podcast, Fr. Braun and Doug sit down to discuss the challenges we face that prevent us from being men of God, and what we can do to fight back.
Episode 6.

Tuesday Dec 10, 2019
Making Time for Jesus | Episode 5
Tuesday Dec 10, 2019
Tuesday Dec 10, 2019
"Lord, teach us to pray." This was the plea of the disciples to Jesus (see Luke 11:1), and it resonates with us just as strongly today. How do we pray? How do we find time for it? How are we to deal with distractions? In this episode of the St. Philip Institute Podcast, Mikki and Deanna sit down to discuss this all-important topic.
Episode 5.

Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
The Eucharist | Episode 4
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Bishop Strickland, founder of the St. Philip Institute, announced a Year of the Eucharist would begin in the Diocese of Tyler on December 1st, 2019. In this latest episode of the St. Philip Institute Podcast, Fr. Justin Braun and Doug Barry discuss Christ's true presence in the Eucharist and the importance of reverence.
Episode 4.

Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Prepare Your Heart for Christmas | Episode 3
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
The first Sunday of Advent is just around the corner! Mikki Sciba and Deanna Johnston of the St. Philip Institute sit down to discuss what the liturgical season of Advent is all about, and how the Church gives us this opportunity to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.
Episode 3.

Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Your Role as a Woman in the Church and Society | Episode 2
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
What is the role of a woman? Is it different from that of a man? And can women be priests? Join Bishop Strickland and Dr. Trasancos of the St. Philip Institute as they sit down with eminent Catholic theologian, Dr. Janet Smith, to bring clarity to these emotive issues.
Episode 2

Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Guarding the Deposit of Faith | Episode 1
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
What is the Deposit of Faith? Why does the Church speak of "guarding" it? As Catholics we often hear these terms used, but what do they mean? Join Bishop Strickland and Dr. Trasancos as they discuss this topic in the inaugural episode of the St. Philip Institute Podcast.
Episode 1