Little by Little
Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Our host, Fr Columba Jordan CFR, brings you quality Catholic content with new episodes every Thursday at 9pm GMT. Be sure to subscribe!
Episodes
223 episodes
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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Episode 222
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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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Ep. 212 | God Wants You to Look After Yourself
Is taking care of yourself selfish? Or is it necessary for loving others? Fr. Columba explores the fine line between self-care and self-indulgence, challenging the idea that neglecting yourself is somehow holy. From daily habits to deeper spiri...
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Episode 212
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Ep. 211 | How to Make Prayer Actually Work for You
Why does prayer feel dry or distant? Are we just going through the motions? Fr Columba shares his method of prayer—one that moves beyond words into deep intimacy with God. Learn how mental prayer can shift your heart, making space for real conn...
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Ep. 210 | How to Challenge Yourself This Lent (Do Hard Things)
Why do we resist doing hard things? Why does Lent challenge us so much? Father Columba unpacks the power of sacrifice, discipline and trust in God. He reveals why fasting, prayer and almsgiving aren’t just obligations but pathways to freedom. A...
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Episode 210
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Ep. 209 | The Serenity Prayer Can Change the World
Why do we struggle to accept what we can’t change? Why do we waste time trying to control others? Father Columba breaks down the wisdom of the Serenity Prayer, showing how true freedom comes from surrendering to God. Learn how to let go, forgiv...
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Episode 209
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Ep. 208 | How to Stop Caring (What Others Think)
Why do we crave approval so much? Why does rejection feel unbearable? Father Columba unpacks the struggle for validation and reveals how true freedom comes from anchoring our identity in God. Let go of the fear of others’ opinions—God’s love is...
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Episode 208
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Ep. 207 | How to Get Free From Sin
Why do we stay stuck in sin? Why does real change feel impossible? Father Columba unpacks the spiritual battle we all face, revealing that freedom doesn’t come from trying harder but from surrendering to God. Through the wisdom of the saints, h...
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Ep. 206 | Do You Have Real Friends?
The people we surround ourselves with shape who we become. Are your friends calling you higher? Do they challenge you to grow, encourage you when you’re struggling, and comfort you when you fall? Father Columba explores the power of real friend...
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Episode 206
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Ep. 205 | Are You Loving or Using People?
Are you loving or using people? Father Columba challenges us to reflect on how we treat others – are we giving selflessly or exploiting for our own gain? Understand what it means to truly love, inspired by God’s example of unconditional love. T...
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Ep. 204 | A New Way to Be Human
What if there’s a new way to be human, one that leads to true freedom and joy? Father Columba dives into how generosity and trust in God can transform our hearts and lives. Discover how embracing this mindset allows us to live fully, love deepl...
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Ep. 203 | Give More, Receive More
What if giving more is the key to receiving more? Father Columba explores how generosity transforms our hearts, deepens our faith and aligns us with God’s abundant love. Giving isn’t just about what we lose — it’s about what we gain: freedom, j...
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Ep. 202 | Why Your Prayers Truly Matter
Do you ever wonder if your prayers make a difference? Father Columba reveals how every prayer, no matter how small, holds power in God’s plan. This is the impact of trusting in God, embracing vulnerability and praying with faith.🔴 ...
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Ep. 201 | Christmas Message: How to Trust God
How can we learn to trust God fully? Father Columba reflects on Jesus’ birth, inviting us to see how Christ’s vulnerability models total surrender to the Father’s will. Discover how this childlike humility can transform our hearts this Christma...
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Ep. 200 | Change How You Think About Advent
With Christmas around the corner, it’s easy to overlook Advent. These four weeks invite us to prepare our hearts, minds and souls for Christ’s arrival. Father Columba shares how we can open ourselves to receive God this Christmas, encouraging u...
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Ep. 199 | How Faith and Science Go Together
Faith and science often seem at odds, but are they really? Father Columba unpacks the Catholic “both-and” approach, showing how reason and belief complement one another. Learn how embracing both strengthens faith, deepens discernment and uncove...
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Episode 199
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