Catholic Banter Podcast

05/02/2021

Don't Baptise Your Grandkids in the Bath!! Episode 19 is now live. Listen at the link below or on your usual podcast platform!
https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/7694431-19-don-t-baptise-your-grandchildren-in-the-bath

Jack & Lizzie start their new series on the sacraments by looking - quite naturally - at Baptism. What is it? And how does it change us? What does it mean to be baptised people?The book Jack mentioned isn't called 'What's in a name?' at all, b...

03/02/2021

A few ideas to help you get through the latest (and hopefully last) lockdown

08/01/2021

The next episode of the Catholic Banter podcast is now online. Listen on your usual pod platform or on the cheeky link below... https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/7194625-18-trump-mandela-god-s-love-and-a-few-other-things

Jack and Lizzie continue with the Discovery Course from CCO. They also talk about Trump, Biden, politics, Covid, Snow and why Lizzie's mic sounds funny. Enjoy...

03/01/2021

We're recording a new episode on Thursday. In the meantime, here's the last one... https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/6931061-17-who-needs-a-plan-anyway

In a rare unplanned episode, Jack and Lizzie discuss vaccine ethics, Catholic humour, ecumenical councils, 'Catholic guilt' and the Primary of Conscience. Note that this episode was recorded before the new Covid rules were announced and Lizzie (po...

20/12/2020

The latest (and completely unplanned) episode of the Catholic Banter podcast is now online. Jack and Lizzie talk covid, vaccine ethics, Catholic humour, conscience, guilt, ecumenical councils, potty training (really), and a few other things! Listen at the link below or on your usual podcast platform... https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/6931061-17-who-needs-a-plan-anyway

In a rare unplanned episode, Jack and Lizzie discuss vaccine ethics, Catholic humour, ecumenical councils, 'Catholic guilt' and the Primary of Conscience. Note that this episode was recorded before the new Covid rules were announced and Lizzie (po...

25/11/2020

Jack has been cheating on Catholic Banter with another podcast!!

15/11/2020

In the latest Episode of Catholic Banter, Jack and Lizzie talk Fratelli Tutti - a great take on the divided nature of the modern world. Listen on this link or your usual pod platform
https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/6382837-16-totally-and-utterly-fratelli-tutti

This week, Jack and Lizzie discuss the latest Encyclical from Pope Francis. Yeah, it's like a really long letter where the Pope teaches us stuff - and this one's really good. It's got a lot to say about the world we live in. So, sit back as Jack a...

12/11/2020

Before we record the next episode this evening, why not check out the last one. Listen at the link below or on your usual pod platform... https://www.buzzsprout.com/772220/6232213

We're back! Admit it - you've missed us, right?In this first episode of the new season, Jack and Lizzie go through the 'Discover Course' from CCO and talk about the Love of God.Despite the title, the episode isn't actually really about the aforeme...

09/11/2020

Jack is doing a crazy sponsored bike ride to London (sort of). If you fancy sponsoring him - castleriggmanor.co.uk/bikeride

05/11/2020

STOP. EVERYTHING. NOW.

Catholic Banter is BACK!!!

Listen on your usual podcast platform or on the link below
https://www.buzzsprout.com/772220/6232213

We're back! Admit it - you've missed us, right?In this first episode of the new season, Jack and Lizzie go through the 'Discover Course' from CCO and talk about the Love of God.Despite the title, the episode isn't actually really about the aforeme...

30/10/2020

Really enjoyed our recording session yesterday exploring God's love for us... we had good laughs, good quotes, and good banter!! Coming soon to a Podcast Platform near you!

29/10/2020

Recording the next episode this evening.... watch this space folks!

01/08/2020

So, we're on a break until September... https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/4804835-summer-break

Just a quick one to explain that we're on a summer break and we'll be back in September with some great new content.To be honest, that explanationpretty much nails it, but you should probably listen to this very short trailer anyway. I mean, it's ...

29/07/2020

Our interview with Father Tom has become our most popular episode ever!

https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/4637747-14-six-days-a-priest-with-father-tom-kent

In possibly our most awesome episode yet, we're joined by a brand new priest. Father Tom Kent was ordained on Saturday July 11th, just six days before we recorded. He sat down to speak to us about his journey, his training, what it's like being a ...

21/07/2020

Downloads for our latest episode have gone kinda crazy... https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/4637747-14-six-days-a-priest-with-father-tom-kent

In possibly our most awesome episode yet, we're joined by a brand new priest. Father Tom Kent was ordained on Saturday July 11th, just six days before we recorded. He sat down to speak to us about his journey, his training, what it's like being a ...

20/07/2020

The latest episode only came out this morning and it's already got a HUGE amount of plays...

https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/4637747-14-six-days-a-priest-with-father-tom-kent

In possibly our most awesome episode yet, we're joined by a brand new priest. Father Tom Kent was ordained on Saturday July 11th, just six days before we recorded. He sat down to speak to us about his journey, his training, what it's like being a ...

20/07/2020

The latest episode of the Catholic Banter podcast is out. We interview the amazing Father Tom Kent, ordained just six days before recording!!

https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/4637747-14-six-days-a-priest-with-father-tom-kent?

20/07/2020

theASCENT is a three year discipleship journey which you can start anytime between years 10-12. It runs in three locations across the UK: Cumbria, Essex & Su...

07/07/2020

I mean... you all know the latest episode is out, right?

https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/4444802-13-more-stuff-that-s-wrong-mythbusters-part-two

This time, we take a look at some common myths about the Catholic Church that we might hear from our non-Catholic-but-still-Christian friends. Do we worship Mary? Do we think confession is like a carwash? Do we think the bible doesn't matter that ...

05/07/2020

This is us on Apple Podcasts... https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/catholic-banter/id1491992595 =Buzzsprout-4444802

‎Christianity · 2020

05/07/2020

The latest episode of the Catholic Banter podcast has landed. Join Jack and Lizzie as they trash a few more myths about the Church. Listen on the link below or on your usual pod platform...
https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/4444802-13-more-stuff-that-s-wrong-mythbusters-part-two

This time, we take a look at some common myths about the Catholic Church that we might hear from our non-Catholic-but-still-Christian friends. Do we worship Mary? Do we think confession is like a carwash? Do we think the bible doesn't matter that ...

21/06/2020

The latest episode has arrived, and it's all about our favourite saints. Listen at the link below or on your usual podcast platform...
https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/4237700-12-so-darn-holy-our-favourite-saints

This week, Jack and Lizzie talk about sainthood and a few of their favourite saints. These are the guys and girls we talk about:The big ones:St John Paul IISt BernadetteSt Therese of LisieuxSt Michael the ArchangelSt Philip HowardSt John BoscoAnd ...

19/06/2020

Stop whatever you're doing... the latest episode is here. Use the link below, or listen on your usual podcast platform. As ever, if you want to give us a Five Star review, we'll be very grateful...https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/4237700-12-so-darn-holy-our-favourite-saints

This week, Jack and Lizzie talk about sainthood and a few of their favourite saints. These are the guys and girls we talk about:The big ones:St John Paul IISt BernadetteSt Therese of LisieuxSt Michael the ArchangelSt Philip HowardSt John BoscoAnd ...

18/06/2020

Recording the next episode... had some tech issues and Jack kept freezing... this was a good one!

05/06/2020

Do us a favour... go give us a Five Star review. That way, we'll get more popular and then... Hollywood!! (okay, well maybe that's over-reaching, but we might get more listeners!) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-banter/id1491992595

‎Christianity · 2020

03/06/2020

The Youth Ministry Episode

https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/2788267-when-we-invest-in-young-people-awesome-things-happen

This week Jack and Lizzie shamelessly retreat into very familiar territory as they talk about youth ministry. What is youth ministry? Who is it for? What's working? What's not? And who is likely to win this year's Champion's League.Okay, well not ...

31/05/2020

Hold Everything. Stop whatever you're doing!! The next Episode is out. Listen in as Jack and Lizzie destroy some common myths about the Catholic Church.

Listen here, or on your usual podcast platform... https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/3984668-things-that-are-wrong-mythbusters-part-one

Join Jack and Lizzie as they take apart some commonly held - yet totally untrue - assumptions about the Catholic Church. Did the Church help Hi**er? Do we hate the gay community? Is the Church full of abusers? Are we anti-women?I mean, it's not th...

31/05/2020

Has science killed faith..?

We got into this very topic a few episodes back https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/3226852-when-faith-and-science-make-friends

We're celebrating the fact that we're still in lockdown by asking if faith and science are compatible..?I mean... (spoiler alert...) they are. They totally are. But it's worth having a listen to see how we get there!Also - check out 'Easter Journe...

30/05/2020

Episode 11 was recorded on Thursday and will be out there in the world just as soon as we finish editing it. I know... exciting or what?

29/05/2020

Today's Gospel reading inspired a little doodle. We pray for Pope Francis, and all the Bishops, Priests and Deacons who are ministering to Christ's flock during this difficult time 🙏🏻

28/05/2020

When we talked about ethics a few months ago... https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/3406813-when-man-plays-at-being-god-ethics-basically

Following on from the last episode on Faith & Science, we take a look at some of science's darker accomplishments and how we decide which tools to use, which to use sparingly, and which to keep in the drawer. It's a good one. I mean, I'm biase...

25/05/2020

That 'Theology of the Body' Episode... https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/3488836-when-jpii-drops-the-mic-theology-of-the-body

Join Jack and Lizzie as they bite off way more than they can chew in an unusually theology-heavy podcast looking at Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body. What does it mean to be human? Why do we have bodies? What is sexuality really all about?...

24/05/2020

Happy Sunday... It's the Lord's Day. The day when, after a busy working week, you have permission to be a couch potato...

23/05/2020

Ascension... The day even Jesus started working from home :-)

JR

22/05/2020

A few weeks back we welcomed our first guest, Father David King, and we talked about evangelisation... https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/3571123-when-we-pay-it-forward-evangelisation-with-father-david-king

This week, we're joined by our first guest, the brilliant Father David King, who gets in on the banter and talks to us about life as a priest in the lockdown, about his journey to faith and, most of all, about evangelisation.How can we reach other...

20/05/2020

Got questions..? Stick them here and we'll (probably) answer them on the pod...

18/05/2020

We publish episodes roughly every two weeks. You can catch up with the back-catalogue here: https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/

A podcast all about Catholic ministry and life, with a slight bias towards youth and young adult ministry. Join Jack Regan and Lizzie Wakeling for polite seasoned banter on a variety of different topics. Get in touch on Twitter

17/05/2020

Can we prove the resurrection happened? Was it all a hoax? Did Jesus really die on the Cross? Was it just a rumour or a 'spiritual resurrection'?

(Answers: Yes, No, Yes, No, and Hell No!)

More in the latest pod: https://catholicbanter.buzzsprout.com/772220/3790862-when-love-conquered-death-proving-the-resurrection

Jack and Lizzie talk about whether or not we can prove and defend the resurrection. I mean, we can, of course, but it's kinda fun seeing how they get there! They also talk about what it means to have a relationship with the Risen Christ, and a few...