The assassination of Charlie Kirk has sent shockwaves not just within politics but the church also. This episode, I reflect on the symbolic significance of Charlie Kirk, and the invitation for all of us in an increasingly troubled age.

Rewrite the story of shame in your life. Think your sins and failures disqualify you? Through K-pop Demon Hunters, discover how God redeems shame, retells your story, and turns your mess into message.

Practical Pilgrim exercise with Vinh Giang: "How to become dangerously confident (without faking in it)"

Blurb:"Superman played a pivotal role in birthing the entire superhero genre. What makes him so profound? Explore how Superman serves as a powerful Christ archetype and uncover the deeper questions of identity and purpose."

Which emotion has gone rogue and stopped listening to you? Today is both a practical and spiritual journey, learning how God models compassion on the parts of us which are the most wounded and exiled? Join the cast of Inside Out 2, and discover a new type of freedom!

"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude."—Viktor Frankl. The Shawshank Redemption provides us a rare glimpse of how to navigate the dark times in life. Explore Andy Dufresne's story alongside the Gospel of hope, love and redemption.

Tolkien once feared dying before completing his life’s work (The Lord of the Rings)—so he wrote a story about it. Leaf by Niggle is that story, and it may be the most inspiring reflection on purgatory and heaven I’ve ever read!

What qualities make relationships flourish or flounder? Explore deep relationship dynamics with Hiccup, Astrid, Stoic and Toothless against the backdrop of Catholic spirituality.

Practical pilgrim exercise:

• Enmeshment: Healthy Boundaries & Dynamics Explained
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL4Nrlq8Qw4

Soundtrack credits:

• Covers of How To Train Your Dragon Theme OST (composed by John Powell)
• How To Train Your Dragon Theme (cover by Leyna Robinson-Stone)

The relationship between faith and politics (church and state) is interesting indeed! With the Jedi, we'll explore Catholic Social Teaching alongside the political web of the Star Wars universe.