Little by Little
Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Fr Columba Jordan CFR brings you quality Catholic content with new episodes every Thursday at 9pm Irish time (4pm Eastern / 1pm Pacific).
Episodes
237 episodes
Ep. 237 | How to Read the Bible (And Understand It)
Do you struggle to read Scripture or feel distant from God’s Word? In this episode, Fr. Columba shares simple, practical steps to ignite your spiritual life by engaging deeply with Scripture. Using the Ignatius Press Study Bible as a guide, he ...
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Ep. 236 | Don’t Reject Jesus Yet (Try This First)
Why is Christianity so difficult—and why is that a good thing? In this episode, Father Columba unpacks the challenge at the heart of following Jesus. Drawing on G.K. Chesterton, he shows how the Gospel’s radical demands aren’t meant to scare us...
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Episode 236
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EP. 235 | Stop Fighting God (Let Him Lead)
Why does surrender feel so hard — yet bring so much peace? In this episode, Father Columba explores what it really means to hand your life over to God. Instead of trying to control every outcome or carry every burden yourself, surrender opens t...
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Ep. 234 | Stop This Sin (Before It Hurts You)
Why do we gossip even when we know it’s wrong? In this episode, Fr. Columba unpacks why gossip is more than idle chatter — it’s a spiritual act that can wound both hearts and reputations. With real-life stories and practical strategies, he shar...
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Ep. 233 | Change How You See the World (For The Better)
Why do so many people miss God’s beauty? In this episode, Father Columba invites us to rediscover the lost gift of wonder — the kind that opens our eyes to grace in the ordinary. Drawing from Scripture, saints, and even Montessori, he challenge...
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Ep. 232 | Catholicism Is Exploding in 2025
Why is Catholicism exploding in 2025? Pope Francis has declared it a Jubilee Year — a rare time of extraordinary grace. In this episode, Father Columba unpacks the biblical roots and real-life power of the Jubilee, sharing stories of conversion...
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Ep. 231 | Broken Image of God? (Let's Fix It)
Have you been hurt by a false image of God? Many of us carry distorted views of who He is—distant, angry, disappointed. In this episode, we explore how these false images form and how they can be healed. Discover the truth of God's loving natur...
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Ep. 230 | Are You Struggling in Relationships? (Try This First)
We all want to understand ourselves — and the people we love. But can a personality test really tell you who you are? Or who someone else is? They can help, sure. But be careful they don’t become boxes. Real love means seeing beyond type, mood,...
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Ep. 229 | Why Others Don’t Feel Your Love
Is it possible to love someone — and still have them feel unloved? In this episode, we explore the power of the five love languages and how miscommunication can keep us from truly connecting. Whether in marriage, friendship, or family, learning...
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Ep. 228 | How to Judge Less (& Love More)
How often do we go straight from emotion to decision—and regret it? In this episode, Fr Columba explores how feelings, while real, aren’t the full truth. He shares how rushing to judgment—about others or ourselves—can cement false beliefs and b...
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Ep. 227 | How to Love God (When You Don't Want To)
How do you keep going when faith feels like a struggle? In this episode, Fr Columba shares a simple but life-changing shift: doing everything for the love of God. From prayer to penance, from everyday chores to major decisions, discover how lov...
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Ep. 226 | How to Overcome Envy (& Deal With Jealousy)
Do you ever feel discouraged when others succeed—like there’s not enough goodness left for you? In this episode, Fr Columba breaks open the difference between jealousy and envy, and how envy poisons our joy, blocks gratitude, and distances us f...
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Ep. 225 | You Have (Unmet) Childhood Needs
Why do we chase love that hurts us? Why is it so hard to receive real love? Many of us carry unmet childhood needs into adulthood, leaving us stuck in unhealthy patterns. In this episode, Fr Columba helps us recognise our emotional wounds, stop...
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Ep. 224 | Dating Advice (From a Catholic Priest)
Why Do We Choose Unhealthy Relationships? In this vulnerable and powerful reflection, Fr. Columba explores why we’re often drawn to relationships that don’t serve us—and how our deepest wounds can shape who we’re attracted to. He challenges us ...
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Ep. 223 | How to Stop Complaining (When People Annoy You)
What should you do when someone really gets under your skin? What if God is using that person to change you? In this episode, Fr Columba explores how annoying people can become instruments of grace. Drawing from Scripture, the saints, and real-...
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Ep. 222 | You Should Start Fasting (Here’s How)
Why do we avoid fasting so easily? What are we afraid might surface? In this episode, Fr Columba explores how fasting exposes the hidden parts of our hearts—not to shame us, but to bring healing. Drawing on personal experience and spiritual wis...
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Ep. 221 | You Need to Pray More (Than You Realise)
Do you feel too busy to pray? Do you struggle to be real with God? In this episode, Fr Columba invites us to rethink our approach to prayer. Drawing wisdom from St Francis de Sales, St Paul and von Balthasar, he challenges the idea that prayer ...
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Ep. 220 | How to Let God Speak to You
Do you feel spiritually unfed at Mass? Is it really the preaching—or how you’re listening? Father Columba challenges us to approach the homily not just with open ears, but with an open heart. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, he s...
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Ep. 219 | How to Let God Mark You (As a Christian)
What does it take to truly encounter God? In this episode, Fr Columba offers a practical guide to encountering God, drawing from the experience of pilgrimage. He shares how slowing down, being honest in prayer and walking with intention can ope...
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Ep. 218 | How Jesus Tricked the Devil (& Won by Losing)
By dying on the cross, Jesus took all of Hell's rage upon Himself — and then taunts Satan with, "Is that all you've got?" The way God used Satan against himself, like a dog who bites his own tail, is a testament to God's greatness, goodness and...
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Ep. 217 | How to Make the Most of Good Friday (Dig Deep into Grace)
What if God’s love wasn’t enough—unless you responded to it? What if you could reject it without even realising? In this episode, Fr Columba challenges the idea that God’s love demands nothing of us. He unpacks the truth about sin, freedom, con...
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Ep. 216 | How to Get Into Heaven
What if God’s love wasn’t enough—unless you responded to it? What if you could reject it without even realising? In this episode, Fr Columba challenges the idea that God’s love demands nothing of us. He unpacks the truth about sin, freedom, con...
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Ep. 215 | Practical Advice on Fasting
How do we actually live the Catholic faith with our families? What does holiness look like in daily life? In this episode, Fr. Columba shares wisdom from Kendra Tierney’s Catholic All Year Compendium, offering simple, practical, and surprisingl...
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Ep. 214 | How to Be Less Lazy (& Avoid a Deadly Sin)
What if your comfort is killing your calling? What if it’s not laziness, but sloth holding you back? Fr Columba unpacks the spiritual struggle of sloth—not mere idleness, but a resistance to God’s love and action. God invites us to wake up, liv...
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Ep. 213 | How to Win Against Sin (And Overcome Your Weakness)
Why do we stay stuck in sin? Why does real change feel impossible? Father Columba dives into the spiritual battle we all face, revealing that true freedom doesn’t come from trying harder but from surrendering to God. Through the wisdom of the s...
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