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JonMarc Grodi and Kenny Burchard continue their series on Christian unity by looking at some of the root causes of our divisions. When Jesus prayed for unity among his followers, he was clearly seeing the divisions that would arise among them. JonMarc and Kenny look at how the Catholic Church thinks about these divisions, and how sin, doctrinal conflicts, and generations of separation can make the healing of those divisions so difficult. Watch more episodes: https://www.deepinchrist.com Our Online Community: https://community.chnetwork.org Support our work: https://www.chnetwork.org/donate

On this episode of Deep in Christ, JonMarc Grodi and Kenny Burchard kick off a series on unity amongst Christians. They discuss Christ’s prayer for the unity of his followers and how the Church has understood and characterized this unity. They look ahead to the trajectory of this discussion which will be individual conversion to Christ and growth in virtue as the building block of the unity for which Jesus prayed. More episodes: https://www.deepinchrist.com Our Online Community: https://ww.community.chnetwork.org Support our work: https://www.chnetwork.org/donate

If we're constantly overindulging ourselves, how can we understand what it means to feast? In this episode, JonMarc Grodi looks at the concepts of feasting and fasting in the life of faith, why the Church calls us to deny ourselves in a special way during the season of Lent, and how our fasting is not meant to merely be an exercise in self-denial, but rather be intimately connected with the larger picture of what it means to be a Christian. More episodes: https://www.deepinchrist.com Our Online Community: https://community.chnetwork.org Support our work: https://www.chnetwork.org/donate

In this episode, JonMarc Grodi reflects on the Christian practice of the Examination of Conscience and how it is an opportunity both to recognize and repent of our sins, but also to better understand our patterns of thoughts, actions and reactions so that we can avoid sin in the future. He also reflects on how the act of the Examination should itself be a practice of virtues to combat our vices — attending to God’s presence, choosing to see things in the light of faith, and making prudent plans for amending our lives. More episodes: https://www.deepinchrist.com Our Online Community: https://community.chnetwork.org Support our work: https://www.chnetwork.org/donate  

On this episode, JonMarc Grodi discusses the role of “memory” in our walk with Christ. He looks at how the practice of an examination of conscience, as well as reflection on the good things the Lord has done, helps us draw near to the Lord through our life experiences, both positive and negative. More episodes: http://www.deepinchrist.com Our Online Community: https://community.chnetwork.org Support our work: https://www.chnetwork.org/donate

What is the purpose of Deep in Christ? At the Coming Home Network, we're often known as an apostolate that walks alongside people as they explore what it might mean for them to enter the Catholic Church. But it should never end there! JonMarc Grodi discusses how unpacking the Cardinal and Theological Virtues are part of a lifelong Christian journey, and how he hopes to explore those themes over the coming year. Watch more episodes: https://www.deepinchrist.com Our Online Community: https://community.chnetwork.org Support our work: https://www.chnetwork.org/donate  

In this special Holy Week episode, JonMarc Grodi is joined by fellow CHNetwork staff members Ken Hensley and Matt Swaim to discuss their experiences of Lent, Palm Sunday, and the Triduum as converts to the Catholic Faith. Ken and Matt share how they each observed the time leading to Easter in their Protestant traditions, and what they've come to appreciate most about the way the Catholic Church invites us to enter into these mysteries through the liturgy. For more episodes, visit deepinchrist.com.

JonMarc Grodi continues to discuss the Catholic perspective on the mystery of suffering with CHNetwork team member Denise Bossert. Denise looks at how our woundedness and sinfulness impacts our suffering, and how God wants His best for us, even when we don't understand what that means, or how to receive it. Because Christ has taken on our sin and our suffering, we can enter into that mystery with Him, and offer that suffering, just as Jesus did, for His body, the Church. For more episodes, visit deepinchrist.com.

JonMarc Grodi continues to discuss the Catholic perspective on the mystery of suffering with CHNetwork team member Denise Bossert. Denise reflects on some of the ways she began to understand suffering, not just as an isolated experience within her own personal journey of faith, but as a way to better enter into what it means to be a member of the Body of Christ. This reflection helped to make sense of a passage from St. Paul that Denise had never really known what to do with before: "I am now rejoicing in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am completing what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church." (Colossians 1:24) For more episodes, visit deepinchrist.com.

On this episode, JonMarc Grodi introduces a special guest and new member of the CHNetwork team: Denise Bossert. A former pastor’s kid and pastor’s wife, Denise shares how difficult experiences of suffering, especially that of her father, caused her to question her theology and ultimately look to the Catholic Church for a deeper understanding of the mystery of redemptive suffering. For more episodes, visit deepinchrist.com.

On this episode, JonMarc Grodi shares some brief thoughts on Lent and the traditional penitential practice of fasting. Following Christ’s exhortations in Mathew chapter 6, we must fast in the right spirit (unlike the “hypocrites”) in order to receive the treasure of greater intimacy with our Heavenly Father. For more episodes, visit deepinchrist.com.

JonMarc Grodi and Kenny Burchard conclude their discussion of the cruciform shape of discipleship, focusing finally on the mystery of suffering. All suffering is the result of original and actual sin, but we have two fundamental ways to respond to the suffering of life. Will we flee the cross or follow Christ? For more episodes, visit deepinchrist.com.

JonMarc Grodi and Kenny Burchard continue their discussion of cross-shaped discipleship with an exploration of the cross that is temptation. They reflect on the sources of temptation (the world, flesh, and the devil) and the shapes those temptations take — fears and desires — as a consequence of original sin, and how Christ Himself experienced temptation and conquered it. For more episodes, visit deepinchrist.com.

JonMarc Grodi and Kenny Burchard continue the discussion of cross-shaped discipleship, this time widening the scope to include the array of human relationships we live in. They discuss the call of the Christian to not only defer vengeance to God, but to go outside of themselves to forgive, reconcile, and do good to their “enemies” in imitation of Christ. For more episodes, visit deepinchrist.com.

JonMarc Grodi and Kenny Burchard continue to explore the concept of “Cruciform Discipleship,” this time digging further into family life and parenting. They look specifically at the role of the Holy Family — Mary, Joseph, and Jesus — in reversing the fall of our first parents. The Holy Family models for us what it means to follow Jesus as parents, and what it means to help our children to be prepared to carry their own crosses. For more episodes, visit deepinchrist.com.

JonMarc Grodi and Kenny Burchard continue their discussion of the cruciform shape of discipleship, this time focusing on marriage and how husbands and wives are called to image the relationship between Christ and His Church. Like our savior, spouses are called to enter each others’ suffering and brokenness with love, and help to bring healing and redemption. For more episodes, visit deepinchrist.com.

On this episode, JonMarc Grodi and Kenny Burchard kick off a series of discussions on the significance of the crucifix as the primary image of Christian discipleship. What does it mean to take up our cross and follow Jesus? JonMarc and Kenny look at this challenge from Our Lord in terms of what it must have sounded like to his followers in 1st century Jerusalem, and what it means for Christians living in the 21st century today. For more episodes, visit deepinchrist.com.

In this episode, JonMarc Grodi shares a reflection on the Theological Virtues to round out the various themes discussed this year.  The Theological Virtues — Faith, Hope, and Charity — are the supernatural virtues given by God that make relationship with Him possible and make our active lives as Christians fruitful. For more episodes, visit chnetwork.org.

On this episode of Deep in Christ, we’re reflecting on a favorite quote from G.K. Chesterton regarding the connections between our day-to-day active life and the time we spend “attending to the permanent things”. We’ll discuss some of the virtues and vices that are involved with the management of our “information diet” and how we can make sure that that we are filling our mind only with that which draws us deeper into Christ and empowers us to serve Him more faithfully. For more episodes, visit deepinchrist.com.

JonMarc Grodi and Brother Rex Anthony Norris conclude their study of the spirituality of the 12 Steps of Recovery. They discuss how our conversion and healing in Christ impel us to share our testimony with others. This is part of our Christian vocation, and also a part of what keeps our ever deeper conversion to Christ something permanent. For more episodes, visit deepinchrist.com.