Belt of Truth
Belt of Truth is a podcast of Conversations Arming Laity brought to you by Armor of God, a men's movement based in Fort Wayne Indiana established to arm men to be the spiritual leaders God has called them to be.
Episodes
167 episodes
#159 Converts & Reverts Series - The Conversion & Reversion Story of Jerry & Mary Kathleen
Jerry didn’t even know what “Catholic” meant growing up, despite finding out later that his family was Catholic but fell away before he was born. It was a Cursillo weekend that opened up a world he didn't know existed. Mary had left the Church ...
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#158 Converts & Reverts Series - When Divorce Disrupts Catechesis: The Reversion Story of Cara
In this third installment of the Converts & Reverts series, Josh interviews Cara about her revert story and how her parents’ divorce disrupted her childhood formation in the faith. Before the interview, Josh examines the tragic reality of d...
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#157 Converts & Reverts Series - The Double Revert/Conversation Story of Jeff and Hope
Episode 2 of the Converts and Reverts Series starts off with some confusion and ends with a truth that resonates the hearts of each of us that are searching for a deeper connection with the roots of our faith. I know I am a bit biased because o...
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#156 Converts & Reverts Series - The Double Conversion Story of Chris and Mariah
We launch the Converts & Reverts series with Chris and Mariah - a young married couple whose journeys to the Catholic faith didn’t begin together, but ended in the same place. Mariah entered the Church in 2013. Chris had no faith l...
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Converts & Reverts Series - Prologue
Converts & Reverts is a multi-part series on the Belt of Truth Podcast hosted by Josh Bach.Each episode shares a real story of someone who drifted, fell, or walked away and the moment God called them back.These are raw, honest...
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The Saints' Path: Chapter 3 - Walking the Road that Leads to Christ
You’re holding an ancient map. Walked by saints and sinners for thousands of years.But a map is useless unless you trust the One who drew it.In Chapter 3 of The Saints’ Path, Josh Bach explores the Biblical and theological foundat...
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The Saints' Path: Chapter 2 - Walking the Road that Leads to Christ
In Chapter 2 of The Saints’ Path, Josh reveals the ancient pattern of the soul. The seven phases that shape every man, family, and nation: ease, forgetfulness, sin, hardship, repentance, strength, and watchfulness.Rooted in Scripture, th...
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The Saints' Path: Chapter 1 - Walking the Road that Leads to Christ
Where ease ends, strength begins. Chapter 1 of The Saints' Path shares the story that started it all. Email Josh@OurLocalParish.com - First 100 get the rest of the book and access to the community page for free.
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#155 Why Catholics Must Adopt - Mary Said Yes: Our 7 Children Share Their Adoption Story 5/5
Mary said yes. Joseph said yes. In this powerful closing episode, Josh and Cara Bach sit down with their seven children to share their family’s adoption story, a living reflection of the Gospel. This is a call for the Church to learn, support, ...
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#154 Why Catholics Must Adopt - The Other A-Word: Adoption as the Answer to Abortion 4/5
Over 368,000 children are in foster care and 108,000 are waiting to be adopted, but one “yes” from every 700 Catholic families could change everything. In this bold episode, Josh and Cara Bach reveal why adoption is the forgotten “A-word” in th...
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#153 Why Catholics Must Adopt - Reality Check: The Catholic Call to Foster and Adopt 3/5
Over 368,000 children are in foster care today—and 108,000 are waiting for adoption. In this powerful reality check, Josh and Cara Bach challenge Catholic families to answer the call to foster and adopt. The need is urgent. The opportunity is h...
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#152 Why Catholics Must Adopt - Pathways & Pitfalls: How Adoption Actually Works 2/5
Adoption can feel like a maze - international, domestic infant, foster-to-adopt- each with its own costs, timelines, and fears. In this episode, Josh and Cara Bach draw on 24 years of marriage, 7 adoptions, and Cara’s experience as a social wor...
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#151 Why Catholics Must Adopt - Fears and Myths that Prevent Adoptions 1/5
In the first episode of Why Catholics Must Adopt, Josh and Cara Bach open the conversation sharing their adoption story and tackling one of the biggest roadblocks Catholic families face when discerning adoption: fear.Drawing from their 2...
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Prologue | Why Catholics Must Adopt - The Catholic Case for Adoption
Adoption is not just a family choice, it is the heart of the Gospel. In this powerful prologue, Josh Bach shares Scripture, Church teaching, and his family’s journey of adopting 7 children to show why adoption is a bold Catholic witness and a f...
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If I Were the Devil: A Catholic Wake-Up Call (Inspired by Paul Harvey)
What would the devil do if he wanted to unravel the faith of families and nations?In 1965, broadcaster Paul Harvey delivered his now-famous talk “If I Were the Devil,” exposing how evil works quietly, step by step, to dismantle culture. ...
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Refugium Veritatis: The New Belt of Truth Studio!
The world is drowning in half-truths, compromise, and noise. The Belt of Truth cuts through it with bold, unapologetic Catholic voices, rooted in Scripture, Tradition, and the lived witness of men and women fighting for faith and family....
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#150 The Devil Hates Beauty w/ Catholic Artist Jay Parnell 5/5 "The End Game - Momento Mori and the Return of Glory!"
Episode 5: The End Game - Memento Mori and the Return of GloryFor centuries, Catholic art reminded the faithful of eternity. Skulls carved into stone. Angels painted above the altar. Saints depicted holding palms o...
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#149 The Devil Hates Beauty w/ Catholic Artist Jay Parnell 4/5 "The Beauty of the Eucharist"
Episode 4: The Beauty of the EucharistThe Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith, but do our churches and sacred art reflect this mystery anymore?In this episode...
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#148 The Devil Hates Beauty w/ Catholic Artist Jay Parnell 3/5 "Saints, Symbols, and Sacred Places"
Episode 3: Saints, Symbols, and Sacred PlacesSacred art is not decoration, it is doctrine in color, stone, glass, and gold. In this episode, we journey into the living theology of Catholic imagery: the radiant stor...
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#147 The Devil Hates Beauty w/ Catholic Artist Jay Parnell 2/5 "Say What Words Cannot - Art and the Mystery of Faith"
Episode 2: Say What Words Cannot - Art and the Mystery of FaithSome truths are too deep for words and that’s where beauty begins.In this episode, we explore how sacred art serves as a bridge between heaven a...
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#146 The Devil Hates Beauty w/ Catholic Artist Jay Parnell 1/5 "What is Good, What is True, & What is Beautiful"
We were made for beauty. Which is why the enemy wants to destroy it.In this opening episode, we confront the often-ignored spiritual war on beauty. Jay Parnell joins us to expose how the rejection of sacred art and aesthetics in the mode...
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#145 Solutions To The Crisis of Faith -5/5 The Sacraments w/ Robert Gregory
In the 5th and final part of Solutions To The Crisis of Faith with Robert Gregory, Josh and Robb give great support to the important of the sacraments and wrap this series up with a big beautiful bow! This is what its all about right here!!!
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#144 Solutions To The Crisis of Faith - 4/5 Holy Fraternity w/ Robert Gregory
Episode 4 of the 5 part series, Josh and Robb discuss Holy Fraternity and why it is the glue for the other core principles and an essential tool we utilize on our journey to Holiness and in the crisis of faith society is in today!
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#143 Solutions To The Crisis of Faith - 3/5 Spiritual Warfare w/ Robert Gregory
In episode 3 of the 5 part series, Josh and Robb talk about Spiritual Warfare, which is the 3rd principle of the Armor of God Men's Movement. Becoming aware that this warfare exists is half the battle and the other half involves becoming proact...
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#142 Solutions To The Crisis of Faith - 2/5 Shadow Life w/ Robert Gregory
In episode 2 of the 5 part series, Josh and Robb discuss the the 2nd principle called Shadow Life. Everyone has battled or is battling a shadow life and very few want to talk about it. If you want to truly be the spiritual leader of your home, ...
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