Author Archives: Joe Geisler

Taking Rides with Strangers in Paris: A Good Idea?

Suzanne and RuthThis week on the big show, Suzanne Miller joins Joe as co-host.  She’s buff and healthy, and she talks about burning fat with Theology of the Body.  Then, our good friend Ruth Walsh is our guest.  She talks about growing up in a family of 9, her faith journey, starting her own business, and her world adventures.  It’s another episode of in-your-face Catholicism, delivered with a side helping of Love.

The Best of JOE’S PEOPLE: Demons, Exorcism, and Mystic Healers

Sound of SubstanceOne of my most interesting interviews.  I talk with my people, the band Sound of Substance: Chris and Thomas Sierra, and Erik Rhine.  Chris opens up about his prodigal life before dedicating himself to the Lord.  We talk about demons, exorcism, hermits, and mystic healers.  We finish up with a rockin’ tune by the band in studio.

From Wall Street Go-Getter to Working for God

Lizzie with Attitude

This week on the big show, Joe and his good friend James trade some of their usual witty banter, and talk about the way to true happiness.  Then Joe’s friend Elizabeth Lange joins them to talk about her journey from track star to Wall Street to working for God.  It’s another installment of in-your-face Catholicism, served up with a side of love.

Do Catholics Hate Science and Reason?

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Joe discusses the interplay of faith and reason with his friend Tania Pena, a doctoral student in Biology and fervent Catholic who teaches evolution at UT Austin.  Joe Morse and Gina Sanchez also make an appearance to stir up trouble.  More fun than a barrel of monkeys! (Artist sketch of Charles Darwin as a monkey courtesy WikiCommons).

Harvesting Organs, Stem Cells, Cloning, and In-Vitro Fertilization

Hippocrates_rubensThis week, we tackle some serious and controversial ethical topics. First Joe laughs it up with his good friend and co-host Joe Morse. Then Gina Sanchez, a nurse specializing in treating cancer patients near end of life, returns to talk about Bioethics. We talk about when it is ethical to harvest organs, determining time of death, stem cell research, cloning, and in-vitro fertilization. It’s a very thought-provoking, and discussion-provoking installment of Joe’s People!

 

Cross-fit, Catholic sexuality, and Conversion

Suzanne and Lino

Tonight on the big show, Joe laughs it up with his good friend and co-host James Kuhr.  Then they interview one of Joe’s convert People, Suzanne Miller.  Suzanne talks about growing up Evangelical, becoming agnostic, and her road to Catholicism.  We also talk Catholic sexuality, and her views on Theology of the Body, health and fitness.  It’s another must-listen webisode of podcathing! (Lino Rulli does not appear in this episode or endorse my podcast in any way).

Sarah takes care of the Poor. Also, Single Catholic girls on the prowl!

 

Me James and Sarah Rose

One of my married people, Sara Rose, joins us and talks about growing up in a very Catholic family, studying at Loyola and St. Edwards, and working for Catholic Charities, taking care of the poor.  And Suzanne, James, and I banter about single Catholic girls being especially open to husbands right now.  And we talk ad nauseam about dating and signals.  Also, there’s a toddler loose in the studio.

Harry Potter is Anti-Catholic? We report. You discern!

Lizzie and AineI’m joined by one of my Irish folk, Aine.  I ask her how things are in Glocca Morra.  No, seriously, we discuss anti-Catholic themes in the Harry Potter books.  Also, we discuss yoga and new age ties for Catholics to be aware of.  My good friend Elizabeth joins me as co-host.  It’s more fun than a barrel full of leprechauns!

Again with Katie and Katie: Schoenstatt

Katies w SunglassesOur favorite imported beer?  No! Schoenstatt is a serious worldwide Marian devotion.  Katie and Katie open up and talk about what the Schoenstatt Movement is and how they got involved.  And coming soon to Austin, the FIRST shrine for Mary!  James joins us to open the show, then we get serious with the Katies and some laughs thrown in by Sam.