Character for Kids - Author, Carmel Assaf. Parousia Podcast

In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel sits down with children's author, Carmel Assaf to discuss her new book "The Donkey in the Mill." Written to encourage families to explore timeless virtues together. Carmel is a teacher and storyteller who has spent her career inspiring young minds in classrooms across the United Kingdom, Russia, and her home country of Australia. She has taught both primary and secondary students, always with a focus on sparking imagination and a love of learning. The Donkey In The Mill - Hardback https://parousiamedia.com/the-donkey-in-the-mill-carmel-assaf-character-for-kids-hardcover/?searchid=0&search_query=donkey+mill Character For Kids website: https://www.characterforkids.com.au Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing-list/ Parousia is committed to proclaiming the fullness of truth! If you wish to help us in our mission with a donation please visit our website here https://www.parousiamedia.com/donate/ to learn ways that you can contribute.

When and how did we get confused about our gender? In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks with Jason Evert (Catholic speaker, author and founder of the Chastity Project) about his latest book, 'Male, Female, Other: A Catholic Guide to Understanding Gender'. They discuss the current brokenness within our culture when it comes to this topic, along with some ideas as to how we can respond with charity and clarity. https://chastity.com/ https://chastity.org/ https://chastity.com/gender/ Male, Female, Other? https://parousiamedia.com/male-female-other-a-catholic-guide-to-understanding-gender-jason-evert-chastity-project-paperback/?searchid=0&search_query=jason+evert The Dating Blueprint https://parousiamedia.com/the-dating-blueprint-jason-evert-totus-tuus-press-paperback/?searchid=0&search_query=jason+evert Parousia is committed to proclaiming the fullness of truth! If you wish to help us in our mission with a donation please visit our website here https://www.parousiamedia.com/donate/ to learn ways that you can contribute.

In this episode from our Archives, Fr Spitzer speaks about how the soul can be proven to exist by citing many near-death experiences. To find out more about near-death experiences, and to discover many other ways in which the material sciences do not contradict the Catholic faith, and in fact affirm the Catholic faith, visit www.crediblecatholic.com Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com Parousia is committed to proclaiming the fullness of truth! If you wish to help us in our mission with a donation please visit our website here https://www.parousiamedia.com/donate/ to learn ways that you can contribute.  

In this episode, Charbel speaks with Fr Daniel Klimek, to explore his deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the power of the Rosary in daily life. Fr Daniel shares the journey of his own Marian spirituality, offering personal reflections that reveal how true devotion to Our Lady always leads us closer to Jesus. He also discusses his new book, With Jesus and Mary, a heartfelt guide for anyone seeking to grow in love for Christ through Mary’s example and intercession. The book draws from Scripture, the saints, and the insight of mystics to help immerse readers in the mysteries of the Rosary. Fr. Daniel Klimek brings to life the thought of Pope St. John Paul II, St. John of the Cross, St. Josemaría Escrivá, St. Faustina Kowalska, and mystics such as Venerable Maria of Ágreda and Caryll Houselander, uncovering little-known spiritual treasures that will enrich the prayer and reflection of all.

In this episode Charbel speaks with author Meg Hunter-Kilmer about her books about Saints.The lives of the Saints are one of the most powerful ways God draws people to himself, showing us the love and the joy we can find in him. But so often, these Saints seem distant―impossibly holy or dull or unlike us in race and age and state in life. In Saints Around the World, you'll meet over one-hundred Saints from more than sixty countries, including Saints with different disabilities, strengths, and struggles. All of Meg's books are available at Parousiamedia.com in the link below (AUSTRALIA/NZ/ASIA): https://parousiamedia.com/search.php?search_query=kilmer&section=product#y=232 USA: https://stpaulcenter.com/search?q=meg%20hunter-kilmer&type=store Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing-list/ Parousia is committed to proclaiming the fullness of truth! If you wish to help us in our mission with a donation please visit our website here https://www.parousiamedia.com/donate/ to learn ways that you can contribute.

Fr Spitzer explains some of the miraculous events related to apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He then goes on to give us some tips on how to pray the rosary, digging into the treasury of spiritual wealth found in the Ignatian tradition. Fr. Spitzer is a Catholic Priest in the Jesuit order (Society of Jesus) and is currently the President of the Magis Center and the Spitzer Center.

In this episode, Charbel speaks with author Maura Roan McKeegan. Maura is the author of a number of Catholic picture books, including the award-winning Old and New series; Where is Jesus Hidden?; St. Conrad and the Wildfire; The Poorest Shepherd; Julia Greeley: Secret Angel to the Poor; and Seven Clues: A Catholic Treasure Hunt, co-authored with Scott Hahn. Purchase Maura's books here: Australia: https://parousiamedia.com/search.php?search_query=maura+roan+keegan&section=product#y=528 International: https://stpaulcenter.com/search?q=maura%20roan%20mckeegan&type=store Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing-list/ Parousia is committed to proclaiming the fullness of truth! If you wish to help us in our mission with a donation please visit our website here https://www.parousiamedia.com/donate/ to learn ways that you can contribute.  

In this episode Charbel sits down with Fr Chris Ryan MGL. They discuss parish life, Fr Chris's new book, the flourishing faith with record adult Baptisms, Catholic social media personalities and the Arete Centre - a program for people seeking to deepen their commitment to serving the Church and its mission. Fr Chris Ryan's book, Preaching On Purpose: https://parousiamedia.com/preaching-on-purpose-colautti-lobo-mcdowell-ryan-divine-renovation-paperback/?searchid=0&search_query=chris+ryan Arete Center: https://aretecentre.org/ Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing-list/ Parousia is committed to proclaiming the fullness of truth! If you wish to help us in our mission with a donation please visit our website here https://www.parousiamedia.com/donate/ to learn ways that you can contribute.

The Round Table is back! Charbel Raish and Fr Ben Saliba are joined by Helena Roumanus and Anthony Salame. Fr Ben shares his experience meeting Pope Leo, and the rest of the team share about their overseas travels. The team also talk about new content set to be released by Parousia shortly. Parousia fundraising dinner tickets: www.parousia.com.au/fundraiser Dr Edward Sri Tour: www.parousia.com.au/edsritour Harvest Pilgrimage to Mexico: https://bookings.harvestjourneys.com/pv2616 Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing-list/ Parousia is committed to proclaiming the fullness of truth! If you wish to help us in our mission with a donation please visit our website here https://www.parousiamedia.com/donate/ to learn ways that you can contribute.

In this episode Fr Ian VanHeusen talks about his life, his connection to the Maronite church and his three books. Fr Ian shares his insights on discipline, meditation, contemplation and prayer. Filmed before his talk at St Jerome's Parish, Punchbowl, Fr Ian also shares what his talk will be about. Join Charbel and Fr Ian as the crowd begins to build behind them.   Watch Fr Ian's talk that followed the Podcast here: https://youtu.be/rHyNhBPRAps Fr Ian's Books The Mystical Ascent: The Journey of Everyday Believers Who Seek God: https://parousiamedia.com/the-mystical-ascent-the-journey-of-everyday-believers-who-seek-god-fr-ian-van-heusen-art-of-living-well-publishing-paperback/?searchid=0&search_query=fr+Ian+vanheusen The War Within: How To discern Between Divine Assistance and the Attacks of the Devil: https://parousiamedia.com/the-war-within-how-to-discern-between-divine-assistance-and-the-attacks-of-the-devil-fr-ian-van-heusen-beow-s-publishing-house-paperback/?searchid=0&search_query=fr+Ian+vanheusen Angels & Demons: https://parousiamedia.com/angels-demons-fr-ian-van-heusen-beow-s-publishing-house-paperback/?searchid=0&search_query=fr+Ian+vanheusen