Salt And Light

In this episode of the Salt and Light podcast, Chuck and Annie select some of their favorite Saints who happen to also be among the great reformers in recent Church history. Tune in for some awesome inspiration from so great a cloud of witnesses!!! And we won’t rank them. We promise… 10. Please, 9. You … Continue reading "Episode064: Great Church Reformers… and Saints"

As we find ourselves now entrenched in daily new reports, news, and allegations, we uncover new emotions and intellectual faculties as we evolve from the initial shock of the reports. In this episode of the Salt and Light Podcast, Chuck and Annie discuss a few states in which we can find ourselves and one in … Continue reading "Episode063: Dragon Sickness"

In this episode of the Salt and Light podcast we sit down with friend and fellow podcast hosting from north of the border, Lance Rosen from the Catholic Coaster podcast. We cover a lot of ground but mostly focus on spirituality and social media, which is a very timely topic especially in the midst of … Continue reading "Episode062: Coasting through Social Media with guest Lance Rosen"

In the midst of the latest barrage of reports on abuse by clergy (namely the PA Grand Jury Report), we share our reactions and discuss practical things we can do to process the horrid evils that have corrupted the Bride of Christ- His Church and grieved the Holy Spirit. Here is the link to the … Continue reading "Episode061: The Gates of Hell- An Episode on the Abuse Scandal"

Is beauty subjective or objective? How do we know something is beautiful or can we? What does beauty have to do with God or our relationship with Him? Join us on this edition of the Salt and Light podcast with guest, Steve Pokorny, of Freedom Coaching , which is a one-on-one mentoring system aimed at helping those … Continue reading "Episode060: Beauty with Steve Pokorny"

We were due for a light-hearted episode, and so here it is! Join Chuck and Annie on this episode of the Salt and Light podcast in which they countdown 10 Fun, Little-known, and sometimes bizarre facts about Catholicism. Where else can you get Apple, Gutenburg, Joan of Arc’s dismantled chapel, Vatican crime stats, and Sitting … Continue reading "Episode059: Catholic Countdown"

Join Chuck and Annie for this episode of the Salt and Light podcast in which they recap their travels from last week, explain how Chuck and Annie have a vast difference in how they like to relax, and discuss how we have arrived at a time in society when anyone can claim to be and … Continue reading "Episode058: The Truth will make you Odd"

Join Chuck and Annie with esteemed guest, Dr Steven Smith, on this episode of the Salt and Light podcast. By the grace of God, they cover Genesis to Revelation in 30 minutes through the knowledge and guidance of Dr Smith. Find out the meaning of life- literally. Don’t miss this episode! ***Doctor Steven Smith is … Continue reading "Episode057: Genesis to Revelation in 30 min with Dr Steven Smith"

Join Chuck and Annie in this week’s episode of the Salt and Light podcast as they reflect on the #Pride parade, raising Monarch caterpillars, and the birth of St John the Baptist. Follow Annie “down the rabbit hole” and into her prayer life as Chuck and she discuss how these topics are related, what we … Continue reading "Episode056: Pride Parade and Butterflies"

  While Chuck was away on travel for our business, Annie was joined by Jamie Rives. In an age where the dominant question seems to be “Who am I?” Annie and Jamie flip this question on its head and ask “Who art Thou?” as the foundation for their fruitful discussion regarding the education of youth … Continue reading "Episode055: Not “Who am I?” but “Who art Thou?” with guest co-host Jamie Rives"

Birthday celebrations yielded great joy and a listener-request podcast topic on one of the most difficult topics to discuss and dismantle- maybe ever. Join Chuck and Annie after a grueling (and hiliarious) “Leg Day” as they discuss a topic, which if you has a pulse, affects YOU- The Problem of Suffering and God’s existence. Listen … Continue reading "Episode054: Listener request- Suffering ,Evil, and God"

On the Fulkerson’s 3-week 13-state road trip, there was one common theme, and they need to share it with all of you. Why? Because it directly affects each and every one of you, and it’s the one thing that St Lucia shared from the Blessed Mother’s message during the apparitions at Fatima 101 years ago. … Continue reading "Episode053: Insider’s guide to our 3-week family road trip"

On a recent family road trip, we explored Mammoth Cave, camped in the National Park, hiked the beautiful Kentucky trails, and visited the Ark Encounter , a life-size reconstruction of Noah’s Ark according to the Biblical dimensions. Within it, we walked through three floors of exhibits depicting what life might have been like for both Noah … Continue reading "Episode052: Ark Encounter- Dinosaurs on the Ark???"

In last week’s episode, we discussed many topics with respect to evangelization and the great intellectual tradition of the Church with our guest, Bishop Robert Barron. In the wake of that interview, we received a great amount of feedback wanting to know more about some of the topics Bishop Barron addressed. In this episode, we … Continue reading "Episode051: Summa Bishop Barroniae"

To celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the Salt and Light podcast, we are graciously joined by the great Bishop Robert Barron! Listeners to the show will know what an enormous influence Bishop Barron has been, especially on Annie, in the life of evangelization and the great intellectual tradition of the Church. Chuck and Annie had … Continue reading "Episode050: Bishop Robert Barron Interview"

For the first time on the Salt and Light podcast, Chuck and Annie answer questions recorded and submitted by a  7-year old listener of the show. They do their very best to answer Noah’s very insightful, very deep, very theological questions. Chuck and Annie invite you to listen, and pause the audio after Noah asks … Continue reading "Episode049: Out of the mouth of babes (Part 2 of 2)"

For the first time on the Salt and Light podcast, Chuck and Annie answer questions recorded and submitted by a  7-year old listener of the show. They do their very best to answer Noah’s very insightful, very deep, very theological questions. Chuck and Annie invite you to listen, and pause the audio after Noah asks … Continue reading "Episode048: Out of the Mouth of Babes (Part 1 of 2)"

After following his work for many years and meeting him in person at the GK Chesterton Conference (click here for that episode), we had the great honor of interviewing Mr. Joseph Pearce on the Salt and Light podcast! In this episode we focus on Mr Pearce’s book “Small is Still Beautiful- Economics as if families … Continue reading "Episode047: Interview with Joseph Pearce"

This week was jam packed with travel and unique adventures, and Chuck and Annie share it all with you! From First Holy Communions to Charlie finding his future wife (she’s British) to a 160-year-old un-decayed heart of a Saint, they’ve got it all in this episode. Chuck and Annie discuss relics and those Saints who … Continue reading "Episode046: Incorruptible Ice Cream Sandwiches"

This week we celebrated the Liturgy of Light with the children who have spent the year experiencing the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program at our parish and growing in love for Our Lord. The Liturgy of Light is like a mini-Easter Vigil, and our son read the Gospel for the ceremony. In this episode, … Continue reading "Episode045: God, Chaos, and Angels with NY accents"