
What's the Dill?
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Episodes
153 episodes
Ep. #152 - You Won’t Look At Easter The Same Way Again
In this episode, we dive into what it truly means to be an Easter People—those who live in the light of Christ’s resurrection with joy, confidence, and freedom.Drawing from Henri Nouwen’s Return of the Prodigal Son, we explore how many ...
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Ep. #151 - Remembering Pope Francis And His POWERFUL Impact On The Church
In this episode, we reflect on the recent passing of Pope Francis—a figure who sparked deep love in some and strong criticism in others. Regardless of where people stood, his papacy challenged many of us to ask: Am I following Jesus or just fol...
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Ep. #150 - What Does it REALLY Mean to Pick Up Your Cross?
As we walk through Holy Week, this episode reflects on what it really means to pick up our cross like Jesus did—and how Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe reveals that there are levels to accepting suffering in our lives.We explor...
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Ep. #149 - Stop Doing, Start Being. Never Look At Faith The Same Again
In this episode, we dive deeper into Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe to explore a powerful tension in the spiritual life: doing vs. being with God. So often, we think holiness means more effort, more striving, more doing—but what if Go...
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Ep. #148 - Transform Your Lent With Fr. Jacques Philippe
In this episode, I reflect on my Lenten journey and how reading Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe has reshaped my understanding of true freedom in Christ. Lent isn’t just about giving things up—it’s about gaining something deeper: a hear...
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Ep. #147 - Rebuilding Catholic Parishes: Her Powerful Mission
In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Wilkinson, powerhouse Catholic speaker and founder of Anchored With a Purpose, who also works with Rebuilt Parish to help revitalize Catholic communities.Melissa shares her passion for helping wo...
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Ep. #146 - What an MLB Scout Learned About Faith Through Baseball
In this episode, I sit down with Nick Hamilton—former minor league baseball player, now MLB scout, husband—to talk about his journey of faith, baseball, and finding purpose beyond the game.Nick shares what it was like to chase his dream...
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Ep. #145- Why Catholic Churches Feel Just Like Wawa
In this episode, I sit down with Matt Pana to hear his incredible story of faith, culture, and evangelization. Matt shares how his Filipino heritage kept his faith alive, even during seasons of doubt, and what ultimately le...
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Ep. #144 - He Found Faith In The Trenches Of War
In this episode, I sit down with my lifelong friend James Mingoue as he shares his powerful journey of faith and how God met him in the midst of his deployment in Syria with the Army National Guard this past year.James opens up about th...
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Ep. #143 - How Defending The Catholic Faith Led To Explosive Success
In this episode, I sit down with Randall Williams, better known as The Iron Inquisitor on social media, to talk about his journey with the Catholic faith and how he became passionate about defending the Church. Randall sh...
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Ep. #142 - God Used Basketball To Bring Him Back To Faith
In this episode, I sit down with Christian Cantu to hear his powerful conversion story—how God spoke to him in a way that changed everything and led him to fully surrender his heart to Christ. Christian shares how that moment of encounter shape...
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Ep. #141 - He Used Loss To Build His Catholic Social Media Success
In this episode, I sit down with the man behind The Simple Catholic—the blog and Instagram account dedicated to making the faith accessible and real. He shares the powerful story of how personal loss led him to start his blog and how w...
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Ep. #140 - Uncovering the Dilemma of Working Moms Vs Stay At Home Moms
Tania is back on the podcast, and this time, we’re diving into one of the biggest conversations for Catholic parents—being a working mom versus being a stay-at-home mom. Tania shares her perspective as a working mom, the joys and struggles that...
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Ep. #139 - Gen-Z Catholics CRAVE Authentic Examples Of Faith
In this episode, I sit down with Hector, the host of Pursuing Truth Podcast, to talk about his inspiring journey of faith and what led him to start his podcast. Hector shares how God revealed Himself in his life, the struggles and triu...
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Ep. #138 - Ever Wondered What It's Really Like Being A Mom? Tania Tells It Like It Is!
In this episode, Tania returns to share her honest and inspiring perspective on the joys and challenges of motherhood. From the priceless moments of laughter and love to the unexpected hurdles that shape her faith and resilience, Tania op...
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Ep. #137 - THIS Story of Conversion Shows God Will Never Give Up On Us
In this episode, I sit down with Cody to hear his incredible journey back to the Catholic faith. Cody shares how God pursued him through the beauty and mystery of the Church, including the miracles of Fatima, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and the Shro...
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Ep. #136 -Powerful Testimony On Adoption and Why EVERYONE Needs Grace
In this episode, I sit down with the dynamic and inspiring Catholic speaker Ryan O’Hara to hear his powerful story of encountering God during his college years. Ryan shares how this life-changing moment set him on fire for spreading the Gospel ...
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Ep. #135 -This ONE Thing Changed My ENTIRE 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, I’m reflecting on the lessons this year has taught me—especially about showing up for myself and the people in my life. This episode is a deep dive into embracing imperfection, letting go of the pressure to always get ...
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My Bell's Palsy 1 Year Later
It’s been one year since I faced one of the most challenging seasons of my life with Bell’s Palsy, and in this episode, I reflect on how far I’ve come. While I’ve experienced physical healing, the journey has been just as much about spiritual g...
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Ep. #133 - Lust Addiction is Real—Nick Redd Is Helping Men Break Free
In this episode of What’s The Dill, I sit down with Nick Redd, founder of The Freedom Group, to talk about breaking free from addiction—especially the struggles with pornography and masturbation that so many men face in s...
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Ep. #132 - He Walked Across America. The Powerful Story Of Joe Domina Pt. 2
In Part 2 of our conversation with Joe Domina, we continue uncovering the remarkable story of his walk across the United States in response to God’s call. Joe shares some of the most extraordinary moments from his journey—acts of divine interve...
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Ep. #131 - He Walked Across America. The Powerful Story Of Joe Domina Pt. 1
In this powerful episode of What’s The Dill, we sit down with Joe Domina, a Catholic man who embarked on a radical journey—walking across the United States in response to a call to radically depend on God. This is Part 1 of an incredible two-pa...
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Ep. #130 - Denzel Washington Blew My Mind
In this episode of What's The Dill, we dive into how to spread the Gospel at work by living out your faith through actions, not just words. We take inspiration from Denzel Washington, whose quiet yet powerful example shows us what it m...
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Ep. #129 - Figuring Out How To Deal With Guilt And Old Habits
In this episode of What's The Dill, we tackle the struggle of falling back into old habits, like partying or other behaviors that pull us away from God. That guilt can feel overwhelming, but it’s not the end of the story. We talk about...
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