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Purposely Catholic

Purposely Catholic

By: Khalil Hattar and Bobby Fredricksen
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Discussions, teachings, and interviews on popular culture, trending topics, news, and more through Jesus and the Catholic faith. AMDG! Follow us on Instagram @purposelycatholicKhalil Hattar and Bobby Fredricksen Christianity Spirituality
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  • Holy Habits: When Technology Meets the Soul w/ Drago Dimitrov | Purposely Catholic | Ep. 88
    Oct 1 2025

    In this episode of Purposely Catholic, Bobby and Khalil sit down with Drago Dimitrov, CEO and founder of the Catholic spiritual growth app Holy Habits. Drago shares his story of his conversion to Catholicism and the journey that led him to create a tool designed to help others grow in faith. They unpack the vision behind Holy Habits, how it can guide you in building daily rhythms of prayer and virtue, and why living intentionally with God leads us closer to the life He scripted for each of us.Chapters:00:00 Intro03:00 Drago Dimitrov Joins the show06:40 Drago's Journey to Catholicism15:10 The importance of Humility and Challenging Beliefs20:00 The Birth of The Holy Habits App26:45 The Role of Community in Spiritual Growth28:30 Understanding Root Sin32:00 Accountability within the App35:50 Complementing Existing Spiritual Tools40:00 Creating Lasting Spiritual Habits✴️ 👉 More on Holy Habits: https://holyhabits.app/✴️ 👉 Get the App Here: https://holyhabits.app/#download#purposelycatholic __________________________________________________________________________✴️ 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO PURPOSELY CATHOLICiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purposely-catholic/id1732787702Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0N50YIMnIbcdsW9RRUPC7D?si=tuX9k80NTzScRUrzg1GV_gYouTube: https://youtube.com/@PurposelyCatholic?sub_confirmation=1✴️ 👉 FOLLOW PURPOSELY CATHOLIChttps://instagram.com/purposelycatholic/http://facebook.com/purposelycatholic/

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    46 mins
  • Charlie Kirk Silenced for Preaching Jesus? | Purposely Catholic | Ep. 87
    Sep 24 2025

    In this episode of Purposely Catholic, Bobby and Khalil dive into the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and what this moment means for us as Catholics. How do we, as followers of Jesus, respond when evil tries to silence voices of faith and truth? We’ll explore the call to courage, the revival of faith we’re witnessing in these times, and why the Church cannot afford to remain quiet.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:40 Reflection on Charlie Kirk's Memorial Service04:45 The Power of Forgiveness and Unity06:30 Engaging in dialogue and charity13:20 Be ready to take on the Cross!17:00 The importance of Free Speech and Open Dialogue22:00 Understanding the Cross and Martyrdom25:00 Live boldly in faith!27:15 How to engage others and the practical steps to do so33:00 Take-aways and practicals from this Episode#purposelycatholic __________________________________________________________________________✴️ 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO PURPOSELY CATHOLICiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purposely-catholic/id1732787702Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0N50YIMnIbcdsW9RRUPC7D?si=tuX9k80NTzScRUrzg1GV_gYouTube: https://youtube.com/@PurposelyCatholic?sub_confirmation=1✴️ 👉 FOLLOW PURPOSELY CATHOLIChttps://instagram.com/purposelycatholic/http://facebook.com/purposelycatholic/

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    39 mins
  • The Bible You've Been Missing w/ Mark Brumley | Purposely Catholic | Ep. 86
    Sep 24 2025

    Catholics are opening their Bibles more than ever, and it’s changing lives. In this episode, we welcome Mark Brumley, President of Ignatius Press, to talk about the brand-new Ignatius Catholic Study Bible. Mark also shares his own powerful conversion story and why Scripture study is no longer just “for Protestants.” Dive into this conversation and discover how God’s Word is drawing Catholics deeper into their faith and into the heart of the Church.Chapters:00:00 Intro✴️ 👉 More on Mark Brumley: https://ignatius.com/staff/✴️ 👉 Get the Study Bible Here: https://ignatius.com/ignatius-catholic-study-bible-2h/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22832597651&gbraid=0AAAAAD_ZLxjt9V08ARUjobeBN-vNCXrj2&gclid=CjwKCAjwlaTGBhANEiwAoRgXBYOEmKQanpTmYU6jWhzUFHItD9lSONWvKbPrTkhq7WSu1sG6wXo0iRoCRHsQAvD_BwE#purposelycatholic __________________________________________________________________________✴️ 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO PURPOSELY CATHOLICiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purposely-catholic/id1732787702Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0N50YIMnIbcdsW9RRUPC7D?si=tuX9k80NTzScRUrzg1GV_gYouTube: https://youtube.com/@PurposelyCatholic?sub_confirmation=1✴️ 👉 FOLLOW PURPOSELY CATHOLIChttps://instagram.com/purposelycatholic/http://facebook.com/purposelycatholic/

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    1 hr and 9 mins
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