Is It Normal to Feel Lonely? Fr. Mike on Loneliness
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel lost in your loneliness? Fr. Mike reminds us that throughout Scripture, loneliness shows...
Fr. Mike’s Tips for Praying as a Busy Person
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do I fit in prayer with my busy schedule? Fr. Mike shares some practical advice for fitting in p...
Fr. Mike Says You Should Judge People (Kind Of)
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400
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“Do not judge, or you too will be judged" (Matthew 7:1). What did Jesus really mean by that? Does ...
Why Is There No Marriage in Heaven?
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400
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For some, this may be the saddest part about Heaven, but it shouldn't be! Fr. Mike dives into the de...
Where Do I Start with the Bible?
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -0400
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Feeling intimidated by the Bible? You’re not alone — but that shouldn’t keep you from opening ...
What to Do with My Loneliness (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -0400
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Loneliness is real and loneliness is really difficult. How do I handle feeling alone and what does m...
If You Feel Lost Right Now (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -0400
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Feeling unsure about the road ahead? Do you catch yourself comparing your journey to everyone else’...
Why We Keep Forgetting What We Believe as Catholics (Foundations of Faith Preview)
Thu, 29 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400
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Why do we recite the Creed every Sunday? Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dr. Edward Sri break down the purpose ...
Fr. Mike's Thoughts on Babies Crying
Thu, 22 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400
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Why do babies cry? Have you ever considered that their cries might have something to teach us? Fr. M...
How the Holy Spirit Guides the Election of the Pope
Thu, 15 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400
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How does the Holy Spirit guide the Church when a new pope is chosen? Fr. Mike explains the unique re...
We’ve Got a New Pope! What’s Next?
Tue, 13 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400
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Habemus Papam! We have a Pope — Pope Leo XIV! On this joyous occasion, Fr. Mike encourages us to w...
How I Handle Haters
Thu, 08 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400
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Do you struggle to handle criticism well? Do you get defensive even when you know there’s room to ...
Novena for the Papal Conclave: Day 9
Wed, 07 May
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Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each...
Novena for the Papal Conclave: Day 8
Tue, 06 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400
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Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each...
Novena for the Papal Conclave: Day 7
Mon, 05 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each...
Novena for the Papal Conclave: Day 6
Sun, 04 May
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Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each...
Novena for the Papal Conclave: Day 5
Sat, 03 May
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Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each...
Novena for the Papal Conclave: Day 4
Fri, 02 May
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Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each...
Fr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Conclave" Movie
Thu, 01 May 2025 21:15:00 -0400
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It looked good. The acting was great. The plot was interesting. But what was at the heart of the hit...
Novena for the Papal Conclave: Day 3
Thu, 01 May 2025 21:00:00 -0400
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Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each...
Novena for the Papal Conclave: Day 2
Wed, 30 Apr
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Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each...
Novena for the Papal Conclave: Day 1
Wed, 30 Apr
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Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each...
What the Death of Pope Francis Teaches Us
Sat, 26 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In the wake of Pope Francis’s passing, Fr. Mike Schmitz shares a powerful reflection on loss, lega...
What To Do When You Feel Like God’s Not Speaking to You
Fri, 25 Apr
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Do you struggle to get much out of prayer? Do you feel like God’s not speaking to you? Today, Fr. ...
What Jesus Needs From You This Holy Week
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400
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As we journey through Holy Week, let's pause before rushing to Easter. This sacred time invites us t...
Miracles: The Bible vs. Today (What's Changed?)
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400
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Do miracles occur more frequently in the Bible or in today's world? Why do some of my prayers for mi...
If You Need to Miss Mass, ALWAYS Do THIS First (Sunday Mass Dispensation Explained)
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Attending Sunday Mass is essential in the Catholic faith, and intentionally missing Mass is a mortal...
What You Have NOT Been Told About Baptism
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0400
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Are you a child of the light or a child of darkness? Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that, though we are ...
The Brutal Truth About Holiness
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0400
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When you think of holiness, what comes to mind? Is it a saint who has never stumbled? Does the idea ...
When Crude Language Becomes Sinful
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0400
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Do you struggle with taking the Lord’s name in vain or with cussing? Are you trying to avoid cussi...
Train for Martyrdom This Lent
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0500
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Should you give things up for Lent, or take new things on? Is it better to pray more, or to give mor...
"Can I Go to the Wedding?" Answered
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
If you're Catholic, you're probably aware that not every wedding is the same in the eyes of the Chur...
Did God Abandon You?
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500
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“My God, my God why have you abandoned me?” Psalm 22:1 Are you praying everyday but still suffer...
The Fear That’s Keeping You from Prayer (And How to Overcome It)
Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500
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Are you afraid to approach God? Jesus says, "When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love...
When Loyalty Goes Too Far
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500
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Loyalty is a powerful virtue—but can it become dangerous? Loyalty is seen as a sought-after virtue...
Fr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Wicked"
Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0500
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Spoiler: Fr. Mike thinks the music is great. But other than that... there are some major problems he...
The Only Sin God CAN’T Forgive...
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0500
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"Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the S...
What True Humility Really Looks Like
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0500
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What does true humility really look like? Some may believe that a humble person must diminish themse...
Christian Stoicism (Can You Be a Stoic Catholic?)
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0500
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Stoicism has its roots in Ancient Greece and Rome (300 BC) but it's seen a resurgence on social medi...
How to Start Somewhere (Because You Have to Start Somewhere)
Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0500
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If you've tried and tried but you keep falling down and you're tired of starting over... this video ...
If You’re Discouraged This Christmas, You Are Not Alone
Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500
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Just because it's "the most wonderful time of the year" doesn't mean that everything is working out ...
When Is Our Time to Die?
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500
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"Does God take us when he feels like our time here is over?" Fr. Mike tackles this question and exam...
What People Forget About Our Lady of Guadalupe
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500
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The apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary that came to be known as Our Lady of Guadalupe was a mirac...
Why Did God Let Them Die?
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Grief is natural, and sadness at the death of a loved one is to be expected. But what about people w...
Healing in the Gaze of Jesus (with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT)
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500
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In this 3-part series filmed backstage at the 2024 Good News Conference, Fr. Mike sits down with 3 s...
What Catholics Should Know About Superstitions
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500
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Did you know that superstitions are a sin? In this video, Fr. Mike dives into the topic of Friday th...
What Do You Wear to Mass?
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500
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Should we wear our best to Mass? Fr. Mike explores the balance between 'coming as you are' and 'putt...
What to Do About Intrusive Thoughts
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500
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Some people brush off intrusive thoughts. But others are haunted by them. If you're having serious i...
The #1 Mistake People Make When Discerning Their Vocation
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Did you know there’s a simple approach to discerning your vocation? Fr. Mike shares the most commo...
The Easy Way(s) to Pray the Rosary
Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Do you pray the rosary? If you do, you might find it difficult at times, or experience dryness in pr...
Did Jesus Really Warn Against Repetition in Prayer?
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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"In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many ...
Fr. Mike Interviews David Henrie About Catholic Faith & Newest Project: Monster Summer
Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Fr. Mike had the pleasure of interviewing David Henrie about his reversion to Catholicism, his life ...
Where Does the Rosary Come From?
Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Jesus gave us the prayer we often call "the Our Father". But where do the other prayers of the Holy ...
What Catholics Do (and Don’t) Believe About the Body
Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Did you know Christians have a radical view of the body? While society often swings between two extr...
Fr. Mike Responds to “I Don’t Get Anything Out of Mass"
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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You’ve definitely either said—or met someone who’s said—“I go to Mass, but I just don’t ...
Hopeless?
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Fr. Mike offers insights on how to combat despair. If you feel like you've tried everything, see no ...
How Can I Know That It's Actually God's Voice?
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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How can you discern if the voice you're hearing is genuinely God's? How can you be sure it isn't jus...
Coping With Major Losses: 4 Practical Tips from Fr. Mike
Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Have you ever faced a major loss, whether it's a relationship, your status, or even your health? In ...
Criticism vs Admiration
Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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When we encounter excellence, what prompts us to critique rather than admire? Fr. Mike suggests tha...
St. Michael’s Lent Starts Today. Are You In?
Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Do you feel the call to engage more deeply in the spiritual battle raging around you? Do you want to...
Fr. Mike Reacts to Olympics "Last Supper"
Fri, 09 Aug
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Perhaps you've heard about the blasphemous debacle that occurred during the Olympics opening ceremon...
If You're Tired of Needing God
Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Sometimes life brings us down. Difficult situations cause us to become discouraged. This is natural ...
Attn: Moms and Dads: You Don't Need to be Perfect to Get Your Kids to Heaven
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Calling all Moms and Dads! You might feel discouraged or frustrated as you parent and seek to keep y...
Can't I Go Straight to Jesus? Do I Need the Catholic Church? [Fr. Mike Weighs In]
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Maybe you've heard the phrase before, "the middleman is a lie." Or maybe you've found yourself wonde...
How to Understand the Entire Bible Story... in 10 Minutes
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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The Bible is the Word of God. It is a foundation of our faith. And it tells the story of the human r...
When Someone You Love Walks Away From God / Leaves the Church
Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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If you have a family member, friend, or loved one who is far from God, you're not alone. You're in g...
Do Catholics Believe in "Signs from the Dead"?
Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Does a passing blue jay remind you of a deceased loved one? Does a specific number or color call the...
The Secret to Staying Happily Married
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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We've got a "Marriage Pop-Quiz" for you! Would you ditch your spouse to catch a flight? Imagine you'...
How to Offer It Up
Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Momma always said, "Son, you don't like something? Well, offer it up!" Today, Fr. Mike explores the...
"I Go to Mass, but it Feels Like Nothing Changes"
Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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The sacraments that Christ gave his church are powerful. They are life changing. But... they are not...
I Love Being Catholic. Here's Why.
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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If you're truly open-minded, you can find some truth in most religions. You can find plenty of goodn...
Do You Go to Hell If You’ve Never Heard of Jesus?
Thu, 23 May 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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When considering the people of the Old Testament before Jesus's coming, we might ask ourselves: "Are...
A Theology of Your Body
Thu, 16 May 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Pope John Paul II said that what modern man needs—and is missing—is an "adequate anthropology", ...
The 5 Powerful Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation
Thu, 09 May 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Have you been confirmed? Have you received the Sacrament of Confirmation yet? Does this mean you're ...
Politics vs. Principles
Thu, 02 May 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Is there any hope for unity in the United States of America? Fr. Mike gives a resounding "yes". But ...
A Message to Cradle Catholics
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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A question to anyone who is thinking about rejecting Jesus (or has accepted him for that matter): ha...
Can I Sin in My Dreams?
Fri, 19 Apr
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Have you ever had dark, disturbing dreams? If you did, did you feel guilty when you woke up? Did you...
4 Keys to Good Prayer
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Does good prayer feel out of reach for you? Do distractions plague you unceasingly? Are you wonderin...
Saying Yes to a Life You Did Not Plan
Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Who is orchestrating your life? If it's God—and not you—what will you say to him? Fr. Mike sugge...
Stay. Watch. Pray. (Fr. Mike's Holy Week Special)
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Do you have FOMO? Are you always worried about what you might miss out on? Today, Fr. Mike explores...
A Simple Key to Extending Grace
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Everyone bears burdens and faces unseen challenges. Leading a life filled with love is often the sim...
When a Miracle Doesn't Happen
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0400
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Fr. Mike Schmitz delves deeply into the profound significance of the leper's words to Jesus: 'If you...
Fr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Cabrini" Movie
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0500
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Do you know the true story of America's first canonized saint? "Cabrini," a movie from Angel Studi...
What's Inside a Humble Heart?
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0500
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"But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, becaus...
Comparison: The Great Distraction
Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0500
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St. Francis De Sales, often referred to as the "Saint-maker," liked to say, "Be who you are, and be ...
The Symptoms of Vanity (and the Surprising Cure)
Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0500
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"Vanity of vanities! All is vanity!" Okay maybe not everything, but probably more than you thought. ...
How to Bring Order to Your Life
Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0500
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When you clean and organize a room, you have to ask one very important question first: what is this ...
Adam and Eve Ruined Everything for Us. How Is That Fair?
Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0500
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We were all born sick. The sickness is Sin. It's not a tendency to sin that we brought upon ourselve...
What If Life Doesn't Get Easier?
Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0500
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Don't let anyone trick you into thinking life isn't hard. Experience tells us all that life is truly...
What If God Doesn’t Exist?
Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0500
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What if there were no God? What does that idea look like if you follow it to its logical conclusion?...
Have You Forgotten What God Has Done For You?
Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0500
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God commands his beloved people all throughout scripture: "Remember." And this command continues to ...
The Raw Reality of Your Favorite Bible Heroes
Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0500
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Some of your favorite Bible characters were... terrible sometimes. Abraham lied and said Sarah wasn'...
“God, What’s Your Plan for My Life?”
Thu, 28 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500
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The angel Gabriel came to Mary and told her all about how she’d conceive and bear God’s son Jesu...
How to Celebrate Christmas When Life Is Hard
Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500
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Have you ever heard the song "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day"? Have you listened to the lyrics c...
You CAN Quit Porn. Here’s How.
Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500
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This is not the first video on Ascension Presents about how to overcome an addiction to pornography,...
When God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayers
Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500
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If it feels like God isn't answering your prayers, that can be disheartening. But it can also be dev...
How Guardian Angels Actually Work
Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0500
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Are angels real? Why did God make them? What do guardian angels do? Do I have one? Does it have a na...
Sneaky Ways to Be Prideful (and How to Stop)
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0500
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"I don't... think... I'm prideful...?" Great! If you examine your actions and intentions and you don...
Why You’ll Never Be Strong Enough
Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0500
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If you've ever planned to become so holy that you don't need God's help anymore, then this video is ...
Facing the Consequences of Your Actions
Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0500
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Free will is an incredible gift from God that we often underestimate. We truly get to make a choice ...