The Truth Unplugged Podcast
A podcast where faith and daily life intersect. Through honest and relatable conversations, we answer your questions about Catholicism, life, and everything in between, with a laugh or two along the way. If you have a questions about faith, life, the news, or literally anything else you want us to answer, submit it to podcast@stclarecc.org and we may feature it in an upcoming episode!
Episodes
29 episodes
The Truth Unplugged: Season 2, Episode 12 - Holiday Sentimentality, IVF, & More (with special guest John O'Sullivan)
In this episode of TTU, we welcome a special guest, John O'Sullivan, who's a pretty funny guy. We talk about the dangers of sentimentality, whether or not IVF is ever ethical, the holidays, and lots more. This is a fun episode, make sure to tun...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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The Truth Unplugged: Season 2, Episode 11 - The One on Advent & Discernment
In this episode of TTU, we talk all about Advent, waiting to celebrate Christmas, and what/how/why to practice discernment. Spoiler alert, Nicole and Fr. Tim do not agree and battle it out in real time. We hope you're ready to feel convicted!&n...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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33:21
The Truth Unplugged: Season 2, Episode 10 - Family, Thanksgiving, AI, Oh My (with special guest Fr. Michael Revak)
Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode of TTU, we welcome back a special guest, Fr. Michael Revak, former co-host of this podcast, to share some life updates. We spend a lot of time talking about why people are coming back to the Church, how to de...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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The Truth Unplugged: Season 2, Episode 9 - Credo Changed My Life (with Colleen Witt)
In this episode of TTU, we welcome a special guest, Colleen Witt, who is one of the original parishioners of St. Clare. She shares her testimony of how CREDO changed her life and we talk about her story, purgatory, and answer listener submitted...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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38:42
The Truth Unplugged: Season 2, Episode 8 - The One on Marriage
In this episode of TTU, we're talking about marriage! From married priests, annulments, why it's a sacrament, cohabitation, and more, we cover it all. Don't miss this episode whether you've been married 1 year or 75 years (or none!). <...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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38:01
The Truth Unplugged: Season 2, Episode 7 - Death & the Irish (with Megan Buckley)
In this episode of TTU, we welcome a special guest, Megan Buckley, who is a new member of our faith formation staff. She shares with us what her mission life was like in Ireland with NET Ministries and we t...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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The Truth Unplugged: Season 2, Episode 6 - Based Takes with the Fathers (with special guests Avi & Adrien)
In this episode, we're spilling our most "based" takes as we welcome our special guests, Avi and Adrien. From tithing to men crying, we're spilling our thoughts on some hot button takes. This is not an episode you'll want to miss!We woul...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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47:19
The Truth Unplugged: Season 2, Episode 5 - The One On Confession
It's the seasonal episode on confession, but this time with Fr. Starr. We talk about making a good examination of conscience, priests remembering sins told in confession, what makes a confession valid or "good", and a lot more. Tune in for all ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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30:41
The Truth Unplugged: Season 2, Episode 4 - "Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?" & Suffering (with special guest Susan Baker)
In this episode, we welcome back special guest, Susan Baker, to talk about her testimony, suffering, and the entrance of hope. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Susan's recommendation for feeling convicted:
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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47:59
The Truth Unplugged: Season 2, Episode 3 - The One About Prayer
In this episode of TTU, we talk all about prayer -- praying when life is busy, forms of prayer, ad orientum, and lots more. If you've been having a tough time with prayer lately (welcome to being human), then this episode is going to resonate.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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44:54
The Truth Unplugged: Season 2, Episode 2 - Anxiety, Depression, & Spiritual Life (with special guests Dr. Peter Attridge & Fr. Branson Hipp)
In this episode, we welcome two special guests, Dr. Peter Attridge from Holy Family Counseling and Fr. Branson Hipp, chaplain at the Georgia Tech Catholic Center. Join us as we talk about anxiety, loneliness, community, and lots of other things...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:01:56
The Truth Unplugged: Season 2, Episode 1 - New Season, New Co-Host: Welcome Fr. Starr!
We're back for season 2! In our season premiere, we talk about the changes to this new season, introduce our new co-host, and get to know him better (with a heavy dose of canon law). This episode is a fun one you don't want to miss!Fr. S...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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36:09
The Truth Unplugged: "Hot Ones" Season 1 Finale
In this week's episode, we eat some very spicy wings while answering questions. It's definitely funnier to watch it than it was to experience it - check it out on YouTube (@stclareacworth). We talk about the Pope, whether people are born gay, h...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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49:32
The Truth Unplugged: Episode 16 - Donating Organs and the Existence of Aliens (with Susan Baker)
In this week's episode, we welcome a special guest Susan Baker, youth minister of 19 years and fellow St. Clare staff member. We talk about whether Catholics should donate their organs, discuss if aliens are real, talk about dating in middle an...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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52:34
The Truth Unplugged: Episode 15 - Why Does God Allow Bad Things to Happen, Holy Week, and Are Tattoos Evil?
Thanks for tuning in! In this episode, we go into deep discussion on the topic of God's omnipotence, how God's will and free will combine, and how the existence of evil fits into all of that. We answer the age-old question of "Are Christians al...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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48:22
The Truth Unplugged: Episode 14 - Vatican 2 and Why Young Catholics Are More Orthodox
Thanks for tuning in! In this episode, we are discussing the potential of a trend towards Orthodoxy in the younger members of the Church and Vatican II. We also talk about the Sign of the Cross, why Fr. Michael doesn't wear a dress, and lots mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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43:11
The Truth Unplugged: Episode 13 - The One on Receiving the Eucharist Worthily
Thanks for listening to our "ridiculous show"! In this episode, we focus on discussing receiving communion at Easter with fallen away Catholic family and what receiving communion worthily looks like. We also talk about bringing up misuse of God...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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44:21
The Truth Unplugged: Episode 12 - The Sacred Heart, Vatican Conspiracies, & Addressing the Fr. Mike Schmitz Allegations
Thanks for listening! As Fr. Michael says, "This is such a ridiculous show." In this episode, we talk over personal & private devotions, Vatican conspiracies, and advise how to encourage husbands to lead their families in matters of faith. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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39:22
The Truth Unplugged: Episode 11 - Evangelizing Atheists, Food Hot Takes, & Cremation
Thanks for tuning in! It's Lent and we're answering the question: "How do I evangelize my atheist friends?" with a side conversation of why bad things happen if God exists. We also talk about "hot take" food combinations, the difference between...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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45:08
The Truth Unplugged: Episode 10 - Interfaith Marriage and the Magisterium
Thanks for tuning in! It's Lent and we're talking about interfaith marriage - Catholics who marry non-Catholics and what to do. We talk about the relationship between the Magisterium, Tradition, and tradition, prepping kids for confession, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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37:11
The Truth Unplugged: Episode 9 - Spiritual Direction, Lent, and the Freaky Deaky Holy Spirit
Thanks for tuning in! We're kicking off this Lenten season with a quick chat about Lent and discuss spiritual direction - who's it for, when's it helpful, and do you need it. We touch on sola scriptura, what you're supposed to do with broken bl...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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35:01
The Truth Unplugged: Episode 8 - Ordo Amoris & Catholic Vice Presidents (with Fr. Jack Fitzpatrick)
Thanks for tuning in! Fr. Jack Fitzpatrick is back for another episode (he had so much fun last time that he wanted to come back), and we are continuing our discussion from last week on the cost of discipleship. The four of us discuss a hot top...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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42:37
The Truth Unplugged: Episode 7 - The Cost of Discipleship (with Fr. Jack Fitzpatrick)
Thanks for tuning in! In this week's episode, we welcome special guest Fr. Jack Fitzpatrick and discuss the cost of discipleship. We go into depth about whether you should attend the weddings of Catholics getting married outside the churc...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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44:08
The Truth Unplugged: Episode 6 - Marriage, Annulments, Last Rites, Oh My!
Thanks for tuning in! In this week's episode, we welcome special guest Bridget Marnell and tackle listener submitted questions about marriage - ranging from annulments, what it means to submit in marriage, and whether you should put your ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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50:21
The Truth Unplugged: Episode 5 - All About Confession
Thanks for tuning in! In this week's episode, we're taking a deep dive into the sacrament of confession - from what makes a good confession, what a firm purpose of amendment actually is, the biblical backing for confession, and much more. We al...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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40:50