Practicing Heaven and a Prayer from Theo Von

Practicing Heaven and a Prayer from Theo Von

From Chris Stefanick Catholic Show by Chris Stefanick | Real Life Catholic

May 4, 2026 · 13 min

About this episode

Chris Stefanick explores the meaning of Jesus' promise about heaven and shares practical ways to practice it in daily life.

What does Jesus mean when He says, "In my Father's house, there are many dwellings"? This week's Gospel (John 14) contains one of the most comforting — and surprisingly practical — promises Jesus ever made. And it has everything to do with how you live right now. In this Sunday Gospel reflection, Chris Stefanick unpacks the rich meaning behind Jesus' words — including the ancient Jewish wedding imagery that would have blown the minds of His first listeners — and shares three concrete ways you can start practicing heaven today. Plus: a viral prayer from comedian and podcaster Theo Von that captures something profound about radical honesty with God — and why it just might be the key to letting Him truly dwell with you. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Jesus describes heaven as a "dwelling with" rather than just a place. How does that image change the way you think about eternal life — and does it make it feel more or less intimidating? 2. Chris uses the image of a thimble versus an ocean to describe different capacities for God in heaven. Does that idea motivate you, challenge you, or concern you? Why? 3. Chris says our culture "celebrates busyness." Do you recognize that in your own life…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Stefanick

Topics covered

  • heaven
  • Gospel reflection
  • Christianity
  • spirituality
  • radical honesty

Keywords

  • heaven
  • Gospel
  • Jesus
  • Theo Von
  • prayer
  • spirituality
  • Christianity
  • honesty

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Books & works: John 14

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