It is often the case that young Catholics struggle in finding a community of peers. It is a busy time of life, when responsibilities and other priorities might get in the way of fostering faith. There are other distractions that often provide temptations that draw us away from our walk with Christ. It is very important to develop ministries that offer spaces for the faith of young people to grow. Shai and Rory join Nicholas to explore the challenges and solutions to young adult ministry.

Since the beginning of creation, water has been a part of our world. It is one of God’s greatest gifts for us. In this episode, Nicholas and Fr. Mark Hoelsken SJ reflect on the Holy Father's September prayer intention for the care of water. Pope Leo XIV’s prayer for this month reminds us that water is “a right beyond borders”, and that it “quenches thirst, nourishes the earth, and heals wounds” as both a resource and a perpetual reminder of our renewal in baptism. As Catholics, we are invited to pray for the protection of water, the needs of communities around the world, and our shared responsibility to care for God's creation.
For each month’s prayer and more information about the Papal Prayer Intentions, visit https://www.popesprayer.va or download the Vatican’s Click to Pray app at https://clicktopray.org.

What does it mean to fear God, and why does God allow suffering? How do we reconcile the fear and awe we feel when we experience God’s power? How do we trust God when life is difficult? Lydia Schmidt joins Nicholas to explore the biblical meaning of the fear of God and the holy awe that draws us closer to Him, even amid suffering and uncertainty. Through reflection on faith, trust, humility, and the mystery of God’s presence, discover how fear can become an invitation to deeper faith and how holy awe can transform the way we encounter God in everyday life.