Curiously Catholic
Episodes
Ep.73 160,000 VIEWS & the Incarnation
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A year of growth, milestones, and spiritual reflection—Dom shares what's happened with Curiously Catholic in 2025. Tune in for a recap, key insi...
Ep 72: Myths About Catholicism: Protestant Perspectives and the Reality of Church Structure
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiously Catholic, Dean and Dom unpack what truly sets the Catholic Church apart — not just historically, but in the way faith i...
Ep.69: Turning 40: Faith, Family & the Feminine Genius
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turning 40 isn’t just about getting older—it’s about waking up to what truly matters. 💫In this raw and honest conversation, Rachel Holden and...
Ep.68: From Deportation to Vocation: April Holden’s Journey of Faith & Love
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with April Holden, who’s been married less than a year — but her journey to get there is nothing short of incredible.F...
Ep. 67 How being single made me a better Father: 4 Things Every Catholic Husband Must Do
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to be a Catholic husband and father in today’s world?After spending just 12 hours living like a bachelor again, I realised ...
Ep 66: Charlie Kirk’s Assassination: Human Dignity, Justice & the Death Penalty
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk has divided the world — with some mourning his death, while others disturbingly celebrated it. This raise...
Ep. 65: Charlie Kirk: The Shot Heard Around the World
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The gunshot that echoed around the world… and the injustice whose full impact we’ve yet to see.In this episode, I reflect on the life and legacy o...
Ep. 64 Charlie Kirk, Carlo Acutis Life, Death, and Ressurection
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My take on the Charlie Kirk Assassination.I had planned to sit down with Simon from Family Life International today to talk about something very diffe...
EP.63: Scientific truth Revealed in Scripture w/ Dr Roger Seheult
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Roger Seheult, physician, medical educator, and co-founder of MedCram, as we explore how and where God...
Ep: 62 How our Brokenness is Key to our Success
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Simon Carrington from Fire Up Ministries in Sydney. We discuss not only how to share the Catholic faith with...
Ep. 60: How to Really Win People to the Faith w/ Cy Kellet
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for a conversation with Catholic Answers’ own Cy Kellett as we explore how to win people’s hearts—not just arguments.This episode was fi...
Ep. 59: The Shroud of Turin: Hoax or Holy Relic? | Faith Meets Reason w/ Fr. Andrew Dalton
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if one of the most controversial relics in history actually points to the truth of Christianity?In this episode of Curiously Catholic, Fr. Andrew...
Ep: 61 How to Live your faith in a Modern Way w/Fr Simon
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Simon Cleary, LC, returned home to New Zealand from his mission in the Philippines to share a powerful series of talks across NZ and Australia. In...
Ep. 58 Why Does God Let Us Struggle? | Fr. Mark-Mary on Providence & Spiritual Poverty
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is an interview I recorded 4 years ago, but the content was so good I had to put it out there!! 🎙️ Why would a loving God allow us to be poo...
Ep.57 Is the Gym bad for your Soul? with FFK
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are focussing on the "lift" in Lifting His name on high. But is going to the Gym for a pump session just inflating your ego...
Ep 56 Quantum Entanglement and the Catholic Church w: Stacy Trasancos
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ladies and Gentlemen, if you have not heard of Stacy Trasancos, you're welcome. An Atheist Chemist turned Catholic theologian and philosopher, Sta...
Ep. 55: Shroud Puzzel Solved William West
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author William West joins us to unpack the enduring mystery of the Shroud of Turin and the inspiration behind his latest book. Together, we explore th...
Ep 54 The Shroud of Turin with Fr Dalton
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Shroud of Turin: What It Reveals About Jesus | w/ Vatican Expert Fr. Andrew DaltonBlurb:What is the Shroud of Turin—and why does it still captiv...
Ep. 53: Manifesting Cathlicism
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Title: Big Things Coming at Evangelion + Can You Manifest Your Way to Heaven? Blurb:Things are heating up at Evangelion! 🔥🎙️ We’ve got 5 pow...
Ep. 52 Defend the Faith w/Robert Haddad
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lawyer. Teacher. Apologist. Robert Haddad has spent decades on the frontlines of faith and reason.In this episode, I sit down with Robert to hear his ...
Ep 51: Fr Alar Devotion, Divine Mercy & Spiritual Warfare
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another Speaker coming to the Divine Mercy Conference in May, Fr Chris Alar and Marian Father dedicated to the immaculate heart and message of divine ...
Ep.50 Divine Mercy God's Revolution
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Pat Barett about the upcoming Divine Mercy conference, and he cracks open the heart of Jesus' Divine Mercy for us and ...
Ep 49: Atomic Catholicism
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚀 FIRST FULL EPISODE OF 2025! 🚀Atomic Habits has taken the self-improvement world by storm—but does it have wisdom for us as Christians? In th...
Ep 48. Catholicism Vs Islam w/ Charbel Raish
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Charbel Raish, the founder of Parousia Media from Australia.Despite being raised in a Maronite Catholic family with parents of Lebanese descent, ...
Ep 47. Protestants and Sacramentality
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episodes we look at the difference between Protestantism and Catholicism, and how Catholicism reveals the heart of the puzzle we are all tryin...
Ep 46: Which is more Catholic? Sci Fi vs Fantasy
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting episode I interview @FatherRoderick all the way from the Netherlands and we answer the question which is better Fantasy or Sci-Fi...
Ep. 45; The truth about Truth
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all know what "truth" is right? We all know how to quantify data, present good arguments, cite our sources, but is there something we are m...
Ep44. Eucharistic Revival w/ Dc.Harold Birk-Sivers
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Eucharist, the the source and summit of our faith, is at the centre is the revival happening in the states at the moment. This movement is calling...
Ep.43: Olympic Mockery w/Brendan Malone
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When someone insults the one you love most in the world, how do you respond? There has been lots of controversy around the Olympic opening ceremony re...
Ep42. Tim Wilson & Communicating Catholicism Correctly
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I journey through Tim's conversion experience and see who through his pursuit for adventure he found God.Remember if you want to get in...
Ep. 41: More Evangesations
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How have you managed to allow Christ to sjine through in discussions you've had recently?In this Episode I share with you quite a few exciting dev...
Ep 40: Shana, Music & Mysticism
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can music help you pray? What about really bad music? To find answers to these questions and much more catch up with Shana (aka Valere) and myself as ...
Ep. 39: How to be Holy?
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Holiness, is it even possible? What even is it? Well it turns out, like most things, it's simple but it does take a little bit of effort, so lets ...
Ep.38: Contemplating Contemplation
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered about prayer? Well I have, hear what I have to say about it all in this weeks episode.ALSO!! Get involved!! I am looking for pa...
Ep. 37 Deserting the Dessert
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep.36: Partner with us/Ash Valentines Day
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep.35 Jason Evert, Month of the Most Holy Rosary
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Check out all we are doing on our facebook page, and our new Locals community, and please consider donating and collaborating in the mission of bringi...
CC Ep.34: CyKellet, Evangatation, & St Francis?
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CY KELLET!! IT'S HAPPENING!! Also, ever wondered how to get to Mass? Evangatation is key. Find out what that is.Check us out and support the missi...
Ep. 33: Catholic Answers, St Thomas Aquinas, & The Eucharist
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode we talk about the up coming tour with Cy Kellet 2-4th Oct in Auckland and 5th-7th in Hamilton, and explore what is the proper disposit...
Episode 32: Why You Need to Walk the Camino - with Helen Armstrong
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this extended episode of Curiously Catholic, Dom talks with Helen Armstrong about her transformative experience on the Camino de Santiago, complete...
Episode 31: Dr Larry Chapp
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiously Catholic, Dom talks to Dr Larry Chapp about his journey to the faith, the context of the Mass and many other topics in th...
Episode 30: Christian Apologetics with Joshua King
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself confronted with questions about the Catholic faith and been stumped for a response? Join us in a new Curiously Catholic i...
Episode 29: Technology, Finances & Community with Jacob Imam
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiously Catholic, we speak with Jacob Imam. He is the co-founder and director of New Polity which educates people in politics and...
Episode 28: The Exodus 90 Experience with Dr. Kyle Walsh
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Dr Kyle Walsh of @CatholicFitFatherhood . He shares with us his experience of Exodus 90, and how it intersects with his re...
Episode 27: Catholic Homeschooling with Kelly Sealy [Part 2]
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dom continues his interview with Kelly Sealy, mother of seven and homeschooling enthusiast. This episode is part two of the conversat...
Episode 26: Catholic Homeschooling with Kelly Sealy [Part 1]
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiously Catholic, Dom interviews Kelly Sealy, mother of seven and homeschooling enthusiast. They have a great discussion on minis...
Episode 25: Hearing God's Voice with Chris Stefanick
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiously Catholic, we talk to Chris Stefanick about Hearing God's Voice. Recorded in a time where Aotearoa New Zealand was in ...
Episode 24: Surviving Iraq with Fr Douglas
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Curiously Catholic, Dom talks to Fr Douglas- a Catholic priest of the Chaldean Rite and his experiences in Iraq.Tune in ...
Episode 23: Building Catholic Community with John Nguyen
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Curiously Catholic, we talk to John Nguyen of the Archdiocese of Sydney, Australia. John has roots in the cultures of Vietnam, Australia ...
Episode 22: Using Your Gifts with Fr Rob Galea
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Curiously Catholic, we talk to Fr Rob Galea, the Maltese priest from over the ditch in Australia. He is a man on fire for the Lord and a ...
Episode 21: Entering the Religious Life with Anne Nelson
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiously Catholic, we talk to the amazing Anne Nelson hailing from Steubenville (yes THE Steubenville) as she shares her journey a...
Episode 20: Q + A with Deacon Harold - Part 2
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiously Catholic, the “Dynamic Deacon” – Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers returns to the podcast to discuss some of YOUR question...
Episode 19: Discernment- The Call to Adventure with Fr Pat Breeze
24 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Curiously Catholic, Fr Pat Breezespeaks with our very own Dominic Malgeri. Fr Pat contributes to the formation of New Zea...
Episode 18: Marriage & Family with Mike & Alicia Hernon
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Curiously Catholic, we pick the brains of the energetic, fun-filled and inspirational Mike & Alicia Hernon. Founders...
Episode 17: Catholicism & Te Ao Māori with Hemi Ropata
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Curiously Catholic, we interview Hemi Ropata, a 4th year Marist seminarian. Coming from a Maori Anglican background in Ō...
Episode 16: Made in His Image with Deacon Harold
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Curiously Catholic Podcast, we chat with the dynamic Deacon Harold. We learn a bit about how God has shaped his life, sharing how the...
Episode 15: Brendan Malone and Pro-Life Ministry
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Curiously Catholic, we got to chat with Brendan Malone: father, husband, founder of Lifenet Charitable trust, ex-director of the Hearts A...
Episode 14: Meeting Archbishop Paul Martin S.M. and Exodus 90
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiously Catholic, we meet Archbishop Paul Martin, the recently appointed coadjutor Archbishop of Wellington, New Zealand. Dom dis...
Episode 13: Discipleship with Bishop Michael Gielen
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiously Catholic, we have a chat with Bishop Michael Gielen, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auckland. He shares ...
Episode 12: The Prophetic Life with Fr Mark Mary, CFR
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiously Catholic, we chat with Fr Mark Mary of the Franciscan Friars of Renewal who you may recognise from his work with Ascensio...
Episode 11: Theology of the Body with Christopher West
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we talk to the vibrant Christopher West about the deepest desires of the human heart and the beautiful answers to be found...
Episode 10: Evangelizing the Culture with Fr Matt Crawford
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we meet Fr Matt Crawford and get to know some of his story of reconversion and journey to the priesthood. Fr Matt shares his thoughts...
Episode 09: What is the point of Liturgy? With Anna Abraham
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we pick the brain of a former kiwi Anna Abrahams, who is now based in Aus. She has lectured in Auckland's Seminary and is now liv...
Episode 08: Hierarchy of prayer with - Matthew Herman-Tague
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ladies and Gents another fantastic episode of CC, In this Episode we interview Matthew Herman-Tague who works for Parousia Media, and also was one of ...
Episode 07: Getting political with Simon O'Connor - National MP
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was actually shot late last year, but with all the complications of life it has taken me months to get it together and upload it. So with...
Episode 06: Leaving the Seminary with Thomas Saywell
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we pick the brains of Thomas Saywell and discover more about his experience of coming to faith, feeling a call to the priesthood, ente...
Episode 05: Becoming a Deacon with Isaac Fransen
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we meet Isaac who has recently undergone his deaconate and joined holy orders. As always we talk about his early faith life how God ha...
Episode 04: Motherhood with Nish
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we journey through the call to motherhood, and learn that is on the heart of every woman but doesn't necessarily manifest in the w...
Episode 03: Fatherhood with Peter Holmes
05 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to another episode of Curiously Catholic, in this episode we pick Peter Holmes' brain on all things from his journey ...
Episode 02: Get to know Edel Roughton
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Edel is one of the co-founders of Evangelion Apostolate which has the mission to set alight the faithful in Aotearoa and spread the gospel to all.In t...
Episode 01: Get to know Lindsley Toh
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Co founder of the Evangelion Apostolate that has the mission to set a light to the whole of Aotearoa, by building bridges between the Church in New Ze...