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The Catholic Experience

The Catholic Experience

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 A journey through the highs and lows of living the Catholic faith in the modern world. Hosted by The Catholic Adventurer, this podcast offers a candid and thought-provoking exploration of Catholic spirituality, theology, and culture.Fiat Media Christianity Politics & Government Spirituality
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  • Lessons from "They Live"

    Lessons from "They Live"
    Oct 28 2025

    “They Live” isn’t fiction anymore. TJ uses the cult classic to call out how our world, and even parts of the Church have traded truth for illusions. NOTE: THIS IS THE LAST episode of The Catholic Experience. Follow the links to the new podcast
    “They Live” isn’t really about aliens—it’s about blindness. In this episode, T.J. Haines tears into the eerie accuracy of John Carpenter’s They Live, showing how the film’s “glasses” reveal not aliens, but our willingness to believe lies. From the Church to culture, he shows how people today see what isn’t there—and ignore what’s right in front of them.


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    • (00:00) - Welcome and announcement of Stoking the Embers
    • (05:30) - What They Live teaches about seeing truth
    • (09:00) - Modern blindness: comfort over clarity
    • (12:30) - Clearing confusion about Church teaching
    • (30:00) - How to recognize manipulation and spiritual lies
    • (44:00) - Final exhortation: “Put on the glasses”
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    46 mins
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