The Art of Catholic with Matthew Leonard

Many people have missed a lot of the deeper ideas that Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas on AI is built on. Matthew Leonard and Michael Matheson Miller expose not only those deeper currents, but some of the darker forces which the Holy Father is addressing. 🟡 Watch "INTRODUCTION TO REAL PRAYER" for FREE - No Credit Card or Cancellation | Just SIGN UP and WATCH: https://www.scienceofsainthood.com 🟢 Go on PILGRIMAGE with Matthew to ITALY in 2027! https://www.scienceofsainthood.com/pilgrimages-with-matthew-leonard 🟠 SUPPORT this podcast and Matthew's work to spread the Catholic faith: https://www.scienceofsainthood.com/donate ▶️ Please LIKE and SHARE this video by clicking the SHARE button! Covered in this episode: Why the Pope says technology isn't neutral Understanding Transhumanism & Posthumanism...and their danger How our moral progress hasn't matched our technical progress Why Catholics must reject the "technocratic paradigm" (and what that is) Why many tech professionals believe death is just a "glitch" to be solved What to do when we feel helpless in the face of technology and more!

🟡 SIGN UP for the totally FREE Lenten Series on Prayer: https://bit.ly/40wDq6C 🟠 SUPPORT Matthew Leonard's work to spread the Catholic faith: https://bit.ly/3VqCONa Watch the full interview with Cameron Bertuzzi here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTglQJoqWtc It's hard to believe, but more than 26 years have passed since I became Catholic. Even so, I still get asked on a fairly regular basis about my conversion story. And I totally get it. Everyone loves a conversion story. After all, it's inspiring to hear about all the little winks and nudges from God - not to mention all the momentous, life-changing, divine thunderbolts that God uses to draw his beloved children home to the Church. I had my fair share...and then some. That said, conversion is normally a process. It takes time. And for me, part of it was the pursuit of a deeper spiritual life. I unexpectedly found something in the Catholic faith that I never quite did as a Protestant. And I recently sat down with a young man named Cameron Bertuzzi on his very popular podcast Capturing Christianity to share that part of my story. Today's Art of Catholic podcast contains an excerpt from that interview. In this episode, Cameron and I discuss the massive role the spiritual life of the Church played in my conversion, as well as the ways in which my understanding and practice of the spiritual life exploded once I became Catholic. During our conversation, I also address some of the practicalities I learned were involved in the spiritual life, such as: The stages of spiritual growth The teachings of the saints on how to pray How it all works together ...And much more! This is a unique conversation that people have told me they've found truly helpful. God bless, Matthew

Give it 3 minutes and you won't turn it off. This is a truly powerful and moving story of a man, a woman, and bevy of children who live a life totally abandoned to God...even in the midst of gut-wrenching sorrow and suffering. If you can listen without being inspired in some way, you may need to check your pulse. That's all I can say. Matthew 🔵 PLEASE consider donating to the Henderson family to enable them to continue their mission work: https://www.familymissionscompany.com/project/henderson-family/ 🟡 Start your spiritual transformation right now! Sign up for a totally FREE 2-week trial of the Science of Sainthood program: no credit card required, no cancellation, just sign up and watch! https://bit.ly/4gPvYdY 🟠 SUPPORT this podcast and Matthew's work to spread the Catholic faith: https://bit.ly/47WKJYA 🟢 Join Matthew on PILGRIMAGE to the HOLY LAND in 2025: https://bit.ly/3zLoAj2 ▶️ Please like and SHARE this video by clicking the SHARE button! 00:00 Encountering this Missionary Family 04:01 Michael Henderson's Journey to Faith 06:54 From Baptist Roots to Catholic Discovery 12:31 The Struggle with Sin and Seeking Truth 20:29 The Eucharist: A Transformative Experience 34:54 Living Out the Faith After Conversion 41:07 The Call to Missionary Life 55:34 A Leap of Faith: Leaving Everything Behind 01:01:16 The Power of Community and Vocation 01:07:38 Miracles in the Mission Field 01:13:20 Facing a Crisis with Faith 01:21:23 Transitioning Back to the States 01:40:28 Living a Life of Mission and Service About this Episode: Surrendering to God's will is hard. For most of us, it's a lifelong struggle to learn to let go of our own plans and embrace God's instead. But that struggle is crucial - because the more completely you're able to abandon yourself to God's will, the more peace you'll find, no matter what your situation or circumstances. No one knows this better than my most recent podcast guest, Michael Henderson...(you're gonna love this guy). About ten years ago, Michael, his wife Veronica, and their (at the time) six, now nine (!!) beautiful children, discerned that God was calling them to a more radical surrender than most of us could ever imagine. They sold their comfortable house and belongings in the U.S. and moved to Mexico, and later to Taiwan, to spread the Faith, all the while relying solely on God's providence for their livelihood. And boy, did God ever provide. Their story is one of miracle after miracle, conversion after conversion, and an ever-deepening, radical trust in God to "take care of everything," as the Surrender Novena puts it. In this podcast, Michael shares stories like: How God used a Taekwondo gym in the middle of Mexico to transform local families The day his family arrived in Taiwan with no housing lined up, no money in their pocket, and his wife 2 months postpartum with their 7th child - and how God instantly provided for their every need The very serious recent family crisis that has brought them to an even deeper peace and reliance on God. I have to say, personally, that this episode was an emotional one for me. In fact, I'll give you just 3 minutes of listening before your jaw hits the ground. The beauty of this family's joy in every circumstance is undeniable, and I am honored to have had the opportunity to meet and become friends with Michael. I hope this podcast moves you as deeply as it did me.

In today's Art of Catholic podcast, Matthew Leonard is joined by Catholic evangelist John Edwards, who shares stories and insights he's gained from guiding countless men to a deeper relationship with Christ. But don't think for a second this is an episode only for men. We hit topics that affect everyone like: Shattering the lies we tell ourselves Why isolation is the Devil's playground The most pressing problem haunting men (Listen up, ladies! You need to hear this.) The beautiful power of weakness Why community is absolutely essential for men & women This is a must-listen episode for anyone longing for the deep joy that comes from an intimate relationship with God and the mystical body of Christ.

Every now and then I come across someone or something in the Church that leaves me slack-jawed...in a good way. This is one of those times. If you've heard of Venerable Fr. Aloysius Schwartz, you know what I'm talking about. If not, prepare to have your mind blown. Matthew 🟡 Sign up for my TOTALLY FREE Lenten series on the Mass: https://bit.ly/3U9u7aX 🔵 To learn more about the Sisters of Mary and make a difference visit https://www.worldvillages.org/poverty/ Grab a copy of Priest & Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz https://amzn.to/48dDhXl 🟢 Join Matthew on PILGRIMAGE to the HOLY LAND in 2025: https://bit.ly/3OCycAK 🔵 SUPPORT Matthew's work to spread the Catholic faith: https://bit.ly/3UAgJNs

If this Art of Catholic Podcast episode whets your appetite to learn more, click below to get access to all of the video courses included in the Science of Sainthood! 🟡 Science of Sainthood Website: https://bit.ly/455arXL 🔴 Watch the FREE Science of Sainthood Course: CATHOLIC MYSTICISM & THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE OF GRACE for FREE! https://bit.ly/46aezXN 🟢 Join Matthew on a 5 Star PILGRIMAGE to the HOLY LAND https://bit.ly/3PCpq5t 🔵 SUPPORT Matthew's work to spread the Catholic faith https://bit.ly/48BfRfR ▶️ Please like and SHARE this video by clicking the SHARE button! While most of us know we're supposed to watch what we say, a lot of us haven't yet realized that there are times when it's actually a dreadful sin to tell the truth. Yep, no joke. There's lying through your teeth and then there's "lying" through your truth. What am I talking about? Listen to today's episode to find out.

If this Art of Catholic Podcast episode whets your appetite to learn more, click below to get access to all of the video courses included in the Science of Sainthood! 🟡 Science of Sainthood Website: https://bit.ly/3PhKWxw 🔴 Watch the FREE Science of Sainthood Course: CATHOLIC MYSTICISM & THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE OF GRACE for FREE! https://bit.ly/3YVavb3 🟢 Join Matthew on a 5 Star PILGRIMAGE to the HOLY LAND https://bit.ly/3OZdKcP 🔵 SUPPORT Matthew's work to spread the Catholic faith https://bit.ly/44BBtFP ▶️ Please like and SHARE this video by clicking the SHARE button! We all need healing...every last one of us. And the latest Art of Catholic Podcast episode explores a bit of a different, but powerful angle on the topic that can make all the difference when it comes to healing deep emotional wounds and finding true freedom. Most Catholics are at least somewhat familiar with the idea of redemptive suffering. It's what your mom was referring to every time you stubbed your toe as a kid and she'd tell you to "offer it up." Redemptive suffering takes place when we unite our own trials to Christ's through a simple act of the will and obtain graces for ourselves and others. But have you ever heard of redemptive healing? In my conversation with Catholic psychologist and Franciscan University of Steubenville professor Dr. Matthew Breuninger, we discuss what redemptive healing is and why approaching inner healing through a trusting relationship with God is the only way to make real progress. We also hit topics like: -The powerful role of forgiveness in healing -How suffering mistakenly becomes normalized -Why living for security robs us of freedom -The difference between pain and suffering -How we can experience freedom in Christ and still carry wounds. So if you or anyone you know has struggled to heal from interior wounds, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

When I asked my parish priest who the new guy with the blond ponytail in our parish was, I had no idea his conversion story would be so compelling that I'd end up asking him to be a guest on the Art of Catholic Podcast! In fact, Stephen Johnson's entire life story is a fascinating journey, one that took him from the Mormon faith of his childhood through atheism, New Age beliefs, and Evangelical Protestantism, and finally home to the Catholic Church. And all this while serving in the military as an Air Force Pararescueman, one of the most intense special mission units in the Armed Forces! You've GOT to give this episode a listen. 🟡 Science of Sainthood Website: https://www.scienceofsainthood.com/ Watch Course #1: CATHOLIC MYSTICISM & THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE OF GRACE for FREE! Sign up at https://www.scienceofsainthood.com/ 🟢 Join Matthew on a 5 Star PILGRIMAGE to the HOLY LAND https://www.scienceofsainthood.com/pilgrimage SUPPORT Matthew's work to spread the Catholic faith 🔵 https://donorbox.org/matthew-leonard# (If you want free books and stuff) OR 🔵 NON-PROFIT 501c3 at https://donorbox.org/thanks-for-supporting-matthew-leonard-s-evangelization-efforts ▶️ Please like and SHARE this video by clicking the SHARE button