The AWAKEN Catholic Show

 

Not your grandmother's Catholic talk show. Join Nick De La Torre in hilarious, thought-provoking, and tear jerking conversations about faith, life, and God.

Nick De La Torre

Nick has served in Catholic ministry for over 10 years. He is the founder of AWAKEN Catholic and has served around the country as a musician and speaker for Dynamic Catholic, Renewal Ministries, Extraordinary Mission and Life Teen retreats, conferences, and events.
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The AWAKEN Catholic Show
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46. Why the Eucharist Matters w/ Tim O’Malley

Nick invites to the show prolific Catholic writer, Timothy P. O’Malley author of the book “Real Presence: What does it mean and why does it matter?” Tim recalls growing up as a Catholic in the South, how he fell in love with theology as a teenager reading the catechism on the bus, and his unfailling passion for all things intellectual. His book reveals the importance of understanding what the the Eucharist is and why it even matters.

In this Catholic Weird Stuff segment we discuss the Saints of the Black Death. During this dark period of time in history the Church went through a significant renewal, including the birth of many saints, inspired works of art, and new devotions that persist even till today!

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45. The Measure of True Discipleship w/ Hector Molina

Nick invites to the show suave Catholic Evangelist and Motivational Speaker, Hector Molina. Hector discusses growing up as a Puerto Rican New Yorker, going from cultural catholicism to authentic faith, and how he became the sexiest "motivangelist" in the South! Join us as we discuss the beauty of truely encountering Christ and the importance of true discipleship!

In this Catholic Weird Stuff Segment we learn about the Latino Advent celebration "Las Posadas". What exactly is this nine day tradition before Christmas? Where did it originate and what makes this cultural faith tradition so beautiful and important?

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44. Intellect, Faith, and Money

In this fascinating broad-topic episode Nick interviews hosts of the Newpolity podcast, Marc Barnes and Jacob Imam. The three discuss everything from personal journies to the faith, the relationship between intellect and “knowing” someone, to having a debate on the value of crypto currency. Find out what makes Marc and Jacob the perfect guests for today’s show and why their podcast is worth checking out.

In this Catholic Weird Stuff Segment we discuss usury. We define what it is and why the Catholic Church has always opposed it. Should we still be against lending and borrowing for the purpose of gaining interest? And how do we move away from something that has become a cornerstone of Western society?

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43. "Beauty Matters and You Want It" w/ Adri Estrada @ MOMENTUM’21 CMN Conference

Nick invites the "Queen of the Conferenc" and metal working artist, Adri Estrada to his show. A liturgical artist, Adri celebrates the beauty of the gospel and nature as images of God in all of her pieces. Come learn about the fascinating ancient tradition of metalic art as well as how Adri accepted God's call on her to pursue her artwork later in her life.

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41. "Catholic Brain" w/ Pete Socks @ MOMENTUM’21 CMN Conference

Nick is joined by Pete Socks of the Catholic Brain! Pete discusses what the Catholic Brain is as an online faith formation platform geared towards school aged children. They offer a variety of resources, including books and subscriptions, for families to help raise well formed catholic young adults.

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34. “Restoring the Sacred” w/ Nick Chapello @ MOMENTUM’21 CMN Conference

Nick brings to the show Nick Chapello of Biretta Books and the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius in Chicago. In this special live episode Mr. Chapello details what Biretta Books is all about! The beauty of the sacred liturgy, the ancient tradition of the Latin Mass, and how they are helping to restore a deeper understanding and appreciation for both.

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33. “The ‘TRUTH’ About the Bible” w/ Bill Kassel @ MOMENTUM’21 CMN Conference

In this special live broadcast Nick is joined by Bill Kassel, seasoned catholic entertainer with Ave Maria Radio turned author. Bill walks us through his new novel "My Brother's Keeper", which artfully fleshes out the life of the Holy Family by weaving in historical facts and traditions. Find out more about his book and how he hopes it can inspire people to connect more deeply with Scripture.

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31. “Roe vs Wade OVERTURNED?!?!” w/ Father Frank Pavone @ MOMENTUM’21 CMN Conference

In this episode Nick is joined by legendary defender of life, Father Frank Pavone. Listen and learn how Father got involved in the Pro-Life movement and his calling to a ministry wholly devoted to ending abortion. He discusses how important it is for priests and bishops to speak on the subject of abortion, to minister to those who have experienced it, and fearlessly lead the way to ending this evil once and for all.

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28. “Trusting in God’s Will” w/ Seppe Kelly @ MOMENTUM’21 CMN Conference

Nick interviews future saint in the making, Seppe Kelly. In this incredible story Seppe talks about having your whole life figured out, how he's gone from being a half-hearted catholic janitor to being on-fire for the faith and entering the seminary. Join us and hear about the importance of humbly recognizing your place before God and learning to listen to His will over our own.

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27. "Don't Bunker - Be a Light w/ Sister John Dominic” @ Momentum'21 CMN Conference

Join us as Nick interviews co-founder The Dominican Sisters of Mary the Mother of the Eucharist, Sister John Dominic. Sister talks their order's humble beginnings, the prayerful music they create, and how she's figured out how to hack the YouTube algorithm! Find out how passion for catholic education lead their order to build a studio and create their own media company dedicated to artfully representing the faith.

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