Along "The Way"

Wow! it's been a while since I dropped an episode of Along "The Way". I am sorry for such a gap and Promise to be a little more consistent. In this episode Deacon Dave and I talk with Steve Agren from Christian Kitchens Coffee. we discuss how business can be moral, decent and profitable.

This episode is an important one because of it share some strategies of being an example to the faith. Matt Swaim is a producer for the Coming Home Network. His work there is leading souls to the Catholic Church. People that are deeply rooted in other denominations of Christianity, Judaism , Muslim and even Atheist's . In this episode we talk about the importance of being an example . Sorry its been a while since the last episode. sometimes life just gets in the way.

Integrity, It is hard to come in this modern society. When the ends justify the means it’s okay to lie, cheat and steal. Hey you can even bare false witness about your neighbor. You can say you had nothing to do with a political decision even when the facts say otherwise. In this episode of Along The Way, Fr. Gabriel Burke joins Dave and Deacon Dave to discuss an incident that made the national news in Ireland. A pro choice politician attempted to receive communion at a funeral. This episode is about integrity, the integrity that Fr. Burke had to stand his ground and say no! In this episode Fr Burke shares some valuable advice about sticking to your guns so that we can be men or women of integrity and children of God.

Welcome to the celebration! That’s right… this episode is a celebration of one of my favorite people in the worlds return home. Born into the Southern Baptist tradition of Christianity, my brother in Christ has been welcomed into the fullness of truth and is living the next chapter of his life sacramentally. The past few years have been a test of the metal to which he is made and I am more convince that he has the patients of a saint. Fitting for him, that is what he wants to be, a saint. Choosing the name Dismiss Dion as a confirmation name my friend Trace Chamberlain enters into the next part of his journey along the way. I am so proud of my friend who is a model of perseverance to me and anyone else that has the privilege of this man of God’s wisdom.

The Political season is once again upon us. I have to say that I have not seen that many political advertisement’s this time. I guess because I live in a state that is dominated by the democratic ideology. I, at one point in my life followed the tides of politics, believing that that my vote made a difference. Then out of shear frustration I gave up on politics and politicians. I became a person that didn’t think what happens in Washington had any real effect on me. Now with the price of food and everything else on the rise and the wars that rage on I once again have turned my eyes back to the political arena in hopes that someone has an answer to the problems we face as a nation. In this episode Fr. Skip Thompson talks with Deacon Dave and Dave about every Catholics Civic Duty to vote. You may feel as if your vote doesn’t count …but stand up and make your voice heard by casting you vote.

Dear friends, I am so proud to bring you this episode of Along The Way. This episode is living proof that the tough times in our life can make us bitter or better and my guest has chosen the latter. He became a better man through the trials of alcoholism, a fire that left him with nothing and cancer. Through it all being drawn closer and closer to God and eventually answering the Call to the Deaconate. Today Deacon Lou a.k.a. Chef Lou Aaron uses his restaurants to help others through the tough times. Check out the West Side Drive in at https://www.westsidedrivein.com/about

Bob Dylan wrote, “The Times They Are A’changin”, and maybe not for the better. It seems nothing good come from the news. As people we are becoming overwhelmed with a society that is clearly out of control with no moral compass the need to be heard is needed now more than ever. Many problems that we face may not need the services of a psychiatrist or psychologist but maybe a few sessions with a life coach to get a different perspective. My friend Deacon Don Predergast is putting his education and life experience together to create a ministry of service to those that need an ear. To find out more about Deacon Don Prendergast visit him on Facebook at; https://www.facebook.com/donald.prendergast?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Eric Meyer is an amazing guy! He has spent much of his adulthood climbing the company ladder. Many times though people ask him to “come with me”. These chance meetings with people along the way have led to some life changing moments in Eric’s life. I’m sure you can relate. The wonderful thing is Eric wrote these stories down and compiled it in a book called “The Catholic Company Man”. In it Eric shares a number of personal stories that help others find the on ramp to faith and how to balance family life work life and the Catechism. “The Catholic Company Man” is available at Amazon at the link below https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Company-Man-Collisions-Catechism/dp/166674459X Eric Meyer is also available as a Speaker for your conference or parish mission.

Doctor Ray Guarendi is both a television and radio personality seen and heard on the EWTN global Catholic Network. His radio show is a staple to my daily line up. Dr. Ray’s strait forward approach to parenting and other human interaction is truly a refreshing change from the typical and cultural norms. I always enjoy his comical delivery and experience based advice. In this episode I asked the good Doctor what is wrong with people? Before you know it I was on the preverbal couch getting my head shrunk because I was getting too big for my bitches and needed a reality check. The Doctor is in and he is joining me Along The Way! Please check out Doctor Ray’s website at; https://www.drray.com/

Every time I talk with Bear Woznick I always take something away from our conversation that honestly I find life changing. He always gives me something that causes me to explore myself at a deeper level. Talking with this man of such deep faith makes me realize that life with God is the adventure of a lifetime. In this episode we discuss His new book and so much more. I guarantee there is something in this casual conversation that you too can build upon and go deeper with your faith and experience with God. To find out more about Bear go to; https://www.bearschoolofmanliness.com/about-bear To order Bear’s new book “12 Rules For Manliness, Where Have All The Cowboy’s Gone?” go to; https://www.amazon.com/Books-Bear-Woznick/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ABear+Woznick Please Check out Bear’s School of Manliness at; https://www.bearschoolofmanliness.com/

Let me begin by saying thank you to all the guests that have joined Deacon Dave and me Along The Way. Let me thank all of you that have listened to the show. Thank you to all those that have told a friend about this show. 2023 was an amazing year of growth for this show and I am eternally grateful for its growing success. This podcast has been for me the catalyst for growth in my life. It has been the key that has opened door to a feeling of fulfillment and achievement. This is episode 100. In this episode the guy’s (Trace Chamberlain, Jay Goodman, Eddie Trask and God’s Door man My good buddy Pat King) Join me and Deacon Dave to celebrate this milestone. Thank you all for listening to the first 100!

No God, no peace. Know God know peace. However you say it, it is a true statement. In this society of sensationalism being the bearer of bad news can raise us to the status of celebrity. Bad news can be worth millions of dollars for those that control the twenty four hour news cycle. This is only one aspect of life that can rob us of the peace that Jesus Christ promised us. So how do we keep that peace or find it in the first place? In this episode Father Gabriel Burke, host of the podcast “Forgotten Treasures” talks with Down The Hall Dave and Deacon Dave about finding peace through trust in God. John Lennon said “Give peace a chance”, maybe the reason the world is falling apart is because we don’t give God a chance…the source of true peace. To listen to Forgotten Treasures go to; https://www.castingthe.net/forgotten-treasures.php