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

28/04/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-35-sacred-art

Kyel and Matt discuss sacred art in all its forms, the role of sacred art at different points in history, and the benefits of having sacred art in our churches and our homes. 

20/04/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-34-authority

Kyel and Matt are back in the saddle again after a week chock-full of sinus infections and social distancing.  They’re not both in the same saddle though.  They’re each in their own separate saddles.  The topic of conversation mostly centers around the authority of the Cat

06/04/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-33-sacraments-part-3-matrimony

Kyel and Matt dive into another episode on the Sacraments of the Catholic Church, this time tackling the Sacrament of Matrimony.  They touch briefly on the replete references to marriage in Scripture, only to explain that they won’t be diving into a conversation on marriage in Scripture on

29/03/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-32-united-spouses-make-for-happy-houses

Kyel and Matt jump into a conversation about married couples consisting of one Catholic and one Non-Catholic.  Matt’s wife was Buddhist when they got married, Kyel’s wife was non-denominational Christian when they got married, and by the grace of God both of their wives are now Catholic.&am

23/03/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-31-living-our-catholic-beliefs-in-political-life

Kyel and Matt discuss the upcoming presidential election, and debate whether a Catholic can be in line with the church's moral teachings and still vote for a Pro-Abortion candidate.

16/03/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-30-faith-working-through-love

Kyel and Matt discuss justification through faith, which leads to God pouring the supernatural grace of Charity into our hearts, and how it is only through the grace of Charity that we are able to do good works.  So ultimately, our good works flow from justification, not the other way aroun

09/03/2020

Check out this week's episode right here! God bless!

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-29-the-nitty-gritty

Kyel and Matt jump into a topic of paramount importance. Matt solves all his wife's problems, Kyel could be accused of saying women are "simple souls" (if taken out of context), and neither Matt nor Kyel have faith the size of a mustard seed. Rate the show and leave a comment for a chance

09/03/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-29-the-nitty-gritty

Kyel and Matt jump into a topic of paramount importance. Matt solves all his wife's problems, Kyel could be accused of saying women are "simple souls" (if taken out of context), and neither Matt nor Kyel have faith the size of a mustard seed. Rate the show and leave a comment for a chance

05/03/2020

This week's episode! Have a listen below and be blessed! 🙏

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-28-nfp-ivf-tbh-idk-wwjd

Kyel and Matt discuss the ins and outs of Natural Family Planning, contraception, in vitro fertilization, and everyone's favorite topic, abortion. Matt shares more than his wife probably wishes he had, Kyel is so open to new life that he got a new puppy, and both Kyel and Matt think food and s*x hav

24/02/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-27-lenten-preparation

Kyel and Matt discuss the season of Lent as it looms on the horizon.  Are you looking forward to Lent?  Have you thought about what you’ll do to grow in obedience and self-control?  Matt and Kyel share what they personally are giving up and recommend a “Top 10 Things to Gi

17/02/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-26-sacraments-part-2-confession

Kyel and Matt tackle the second of the 7 Sacraments, the Sacrament of Confession.  Please subscribe to the show if you haven't already, leave us a comment and a rating, and share the show with your friends!  Anyone who shares our show on social media and provides proof of said shar

10/02/2020

https://www.laymentalitypodcast.com/episodes/episode-25-i-object-to-the-objectification

Kyel and Matt discuss the 2020 Superbowl Halftime Show, brought about by Matt's uncomfortable experience of trying to watch the halftime show with his 5 year old son. This leads to a conversation surrounding the beauty of our s*xuality, as God designed it, and how our culture tries to strip s*x of i

09/02/2020

Here's a teaser of the episode to be released Monday morning. We may catch some flack for this episode, but shying away from controversy is no way to spread the Truth. After all, Jesus was a little controversial from time to time, don't you think?

Teaser Trailer to Laymentality Episode 25, entitled "I Object to the Objectification". This episode is in response to the recent Superbowl Halftime Show, and in it Matt and Kyel share their opinions