Red Dirt Catholics
Join Jayce, James and guests from "Red Dirt" Oklahoma as they discuss what evangelization and discipleship looks like in real life.
Episodes
145 episodes
Fewer Presents, Fuller Hearts
What would change if we built a rule of life that actually fit our days and led us to Jesus? Join Jayce and James as they discuss what this could look like. We unpack “rule” as a trellis, not a cage—simple anchors that help prayer,...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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48:07
Father Will Banowsky Interview | Red Dirt Catholics LIVE — 2025 Discipleship Conference
In this episode, Jayce and James sat down with Father Will Banowsky, judicial vicar and pastor, for a candid look at annulments, prenuptial investigations, and the habits that help couples keep vows. We explore cultural myths about marriage, un...
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15:24
Roxane Salonen Interview | Red Dirt Catholics LIVE — 2025 Discipleship Conference
In this episode, Jayce and James talk with author Roxane Salonen about "What Would Monica Do?" and the hidden grief of parents whose children step away from the Church, turning shame into solidarity and sorrow into steady hope. Her story shifts...
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23:26
FACT(s) of Mission | Part 3
In this episode, Jayce and James continue exploring the FACT framework, trade birthday stories, garage rock tumblers, and sports mishaps before turning to the heart of FACT: why teachability might be the hardest and most vital trait for discipl...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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39:55
Peter Andrastek Interview | Red Dirt Catholics LIVE — 2025 Discipleship Conference
Jayce and James sat down with Peter Andrastek from Evangelical Catholic at the 2025 Discipleship Conference for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City to draw a bright line between ministry and apostolate and then show how to form the laity to live m...
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24:35
Dr. Karlo Broussard Interview | Red Dirt Catholics LIVE — 2025 Discipleship Conference
Jayce and James sat down with Dr. Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers at the 2025 Discipleship Conference for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City to share why conversions are surging in Tulsa and how credible witness, patient timing, and deeper ...
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21:51
FACT(s) of Mission | Part 2
In this episode, Jayce and James explore how the FACT framework (Faithful, Available, Contagious, Teachable) serves as both a barometer for disciple readiness and a personal examination tool for those leading others toward Christ.Have yo...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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55:11
Bold Simplicity: Drawing People in with Truth and Tradition
In this episode, Jayce and James share real stories of bringing people into the Church with a question, like an agnostic who came for the music and said yes to OCIA after a gentle ask; a seeker who loves liturgy but hesitates because of family ...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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59:29
An Age of Extinction is Coming. Here's How to Survive. (ft. Chris Scaperlanda)
In this episode, Jayce and James sit down with Chris Scaperlanda, a father, attorney and friend, to wrestle with Ross Douthat's New York Times article, "An Age of Extinction is Coming. Here's How to Survive," all about how technology dulls desi...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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1:02:42
FACT(s) of Mission | Part 1
In this episode, Jayce and James explore how the FACT framework (Faithful, Available, Contagious, Teachable) serves as both a barometer for disciple readiness and a personal examination tool for those leading others toward Christ.Have yo...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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36:33
Living Mission (ft. Jared Williams)
In this episode, Jayce and James are joined (again) by Jared Williams, a FOCUS missionary at the University of Memphis, who shares his transformative experience living on mission and the beautiful intersection between personal holiness and evan...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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47:11
Real and Intentional Community (ft. Josh Paiement)
In this episode, Jayce and James are joined by Josh Paiement to discuss authentic community from its theological roots to practical application in our parishes and ministries. Building real community means moving beyond surface-level gatherings...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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1:06:35
Magnanimity, Mary and Modern Messes (ft. Carrie Gress)
In this episode, Jayce and James are joined by author and speaker Carrie Gress to share her powerful testimony and discuss faith, family and feminism.Imagine if someone told you that the framework of dignity and equality you've been taug...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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1:03:21
Should We Listen More Than Once? (Grace and Discipleship in Action)
During this episode, Jayce and James are back! Join as they dive into powerful stories of discipleship and mission through the lens of recent guest interviews, exploring the transformative moments that shape authentic Christian witness and comm...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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1:19:26
I Literally Met Jesus, Yesterday.
In this episode, Jayce is joined by Jared Williams. Jared is currently serving as a FOCUS missionary in Memphis, TN, at the University of Memphis. Jared shares his inspirational journey from being a jailer to becoming a FOCUS missionary. His st...
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50:05
Heart of a Vagabond
James is joined by Joe Cipriano to talk about Joe's journey to faith and his work with the group "Vagabond Missions."You can learn more about Vagabond Missions at https://vagabondmissions.com/.
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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1:27:27
The Science of Happiness
Jayce and James sit down to ring in the first episode of season 6! James, returning from his Artic pilgrimage, is back with Jayce to discuss sourdough, Utah and the "Science of Happiness." "The Science of Happiness" was a talk given at the 2025...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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51:51
Faith Osmosis
Jayce and James sat down with Fr. Rick Stansberry, rector of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and president of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School in Oklahoma City, to talk about the role of the faith in a Catholic high school.&nb...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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43:56
Religion of the Day (Part 7 - Final)
Exploring the intersection of modern secularism and ancient gnosticism with "The Religion of the Day" from the University of Mary, the follow-up publication to "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission."This is part 7.
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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54:26
Religion of the Day (Part 6)
Exploring the intersection of modern secularism and ancient gnosticism with "The Religion of the Day" from the University of Mary, the follow-up publication to "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission."This is part 6.
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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57:18
Religion of the Day (Part 5)
Exploring the intersection of modern secularism and ancient gnosticism with "The Religion of the Day" from the University of Mary, the follow-up publication to "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission."This is part 5.
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42:58
Religion of the Day (Part 4) - Ft. Father Joseph Irwin
Exploring the intersection of modern secularism and ancient gnosticism with "The Religion of the Day" from the University of Mary, the follow-up publication to "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission."In this episode, Jayce and Jam...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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1:10:09
AirPod to the Heart
Jayce and James are joined by a mystery special guest (you'll either be excited, disappointed or indifferent) to discuss how it feels to be a sheep without a shepherd and Apple's technology and marketing partnership with God.
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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49:11