Laymentality Podcast

05/03/2023

Endurance https://laymentality.com/blog/endurance Matthew Giardina

In the book “Outliers” Malcolm Gladwell talks about the dedication to perfecting a craft that is required to become the best at something. He gives the example of musicians and athletes and shows how those who have risen to a certain degree of accomplishment all have one thing in common: an exte...

04/03/2023

The Furnishings of God  https://laymentality.com/blog/the-furnishings-of-god Matthew Giardina

God desires to furnish us with all that is good so that we might carry out all that is pleasing to Him through Jesus Christ our Lord. However, just as a house that is full of clutter cannot be furnished until the clutter has been removed, so too, our souls cannot be furnished with the good things of

24/08/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-50-vices-and-devices

Kyel and Matt discuss the constant battle we wage against ourselves due to our own concupiscence, and our tendencies to allow our fallen nature to lead us towards ruin.  How should we view these moments when our depravity is brought to the forefront, and why does God allow us to undergo suc

10/08/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-49-the-year-of-penance

Kyel and Matt discuss the inevitability of change, and how we should turn to God for support during times of change. Stick around until the very end of the episode if you want to hear a brief reflection Matt shares about the life his Grandad lived.

03/08/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-48-death-in-brevity

Matt speaks briefly about the topic of death, on the heels of his Grandad's passing.  Please pray for the soul of Dennis Dusek.  Grandad, pray for us.

27/07/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-47-its-about-time

Kyel and Matt dive straight into a somewhat more philosophically oriented discussion, and Matt immediately shares a somewhat heretical opinion about “reality” that he doesn’t really believe, and is somewhat confused as to why he said it at all, but will leave it in the podcast because Kyel did...

20/07/2020

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20/07/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-46-lead-me-lord

Kyel and Matt discuss a particular situation in Matt’s life in which he’s trying to discern the will of God.  Spoiler alert, it revolves around the third commandment; “Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day.” 

06/07/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-45-let-freedom-reign

Kyel and Matt discuss a couple current events that seem to all point towards a common theme, namely, an affront on our individual freedom and liberty.  The question, then, is what is the Christian response to these issues, and how, as a Christian, should we view “freedom”?

22/06/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-43-gods-presence

Kyel and Matt discuss the importance of being aware of God’s presence in our lives at all times, based on the contents of a book Matt is currently reading; “The Practice of the Presence of God”. 

16/06/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-42-emotional-inclinations

Kyel and Matt discuss a smorgasbord of topics, starting with our prayer life reflecting reckless abandon to God’s love, leading to a discussion of the “nuclear family”, followed by a dive into how to control and direct our emotions, and finally ending in a debate over the ways in which we shou...

08/06/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-41-should-we-flee-to-the-mountains

Kyel and Matt discuss the overall climate in our current society surrounding racial injustices and the various reactions coming from groups with differing points of view.  As Christians, how should we view all of this?  Are we finding ourselves losing our peace in the midst of all

01/06/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-40-harmonious-matrimonious

Kyel and Matt discuss the vital task of surrendering ourselves to those God has placed under our care and putting the needs of our loved ones ahead of our own desires.

24/05/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-39-peace-be-with-you

Kyel and Matt discuss “peace”, hopefully in the sense that Jesus meant it when He said “Peace I leave you, my peace I give to you.” 

18/05/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-38-the-attitude-of-beatitude

Kyel and Matt discuss the Beatitudes, taught by Jesus during his Sermon on the Mount.  What do they mean, and how should our lives be changed as we strive to live them more perfectly?

11/05/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/root-sins

Kyel and Matt discuss the topic of “root sins”, namely: Pride, Vanity, and Sensuality.  What are they?  How do they manifest themselves?  How do we counteract and combat them?  They also go on a fairly lengthy tangent regarding feminine qualities in men. 

04/05/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-36-st-joseph-pray-for-us