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Join Jayce, James and guests from "Red Dirt" Oklahoma as they discuss what evangelization and discipleship looks like in real life.
Episodes
- Craving Catholicism
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE In this episode, Jayce and James sit down to talk about people coming into the Church, suffering, disc golf, sports, community, friendship, Pokémon prayer, a desire for beauty and more. Casu…
- Fewer Presents, Fuller Hearts
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE What would change if we built a rule of life that actually fit our days and led us to Jesus? Join Jayce and James as they discuss what this could look like. We unpack “rule” as a trellis, no…
- Father Will Banowsky Interview | Red Dirt Catholics LIVE — 2025 Discipleship Conference
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE In this episode, Jayce and James sat down with Father Will Banowsky, judicial vicar and pastor, for a candid look at annulments, prenuptial investigations, and the habits that help couples k…
- Roxane Salonen Interview | Red Dirt Catholics LIVE — 2025 Discipleship Conference
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE In this episode, Jayce and James talk with author Roxane Salonen about "What Would Monica Do?" and the hidden grief of parents whose children step away from the Church, turning shame into so…
- FACT(s) of Mission | Part 3
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE In this episode, Jayce and James continue exploring the FACT framework, trade birthday stories, garage rock tumblers, and sports mishaps before turning to the heart of FACT: why teachability…
- Peter Andrastek Interview | Red Dirt Catholics LIVE — 2025 Discipleship Conference
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Jayce and James sat down with Peter Andrastek from Evangelical Catholic at the 2025 Discipleship Conference for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City to draw a bright line between ministry and ap…
- Dr. Karlo Broussard Interview | Red Dirt Catholics LIVE — 2025 Discipleship Conference
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Jayce and James sat down with Dr. Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers at the 2025 Discipleship Conference for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City to share why conversions are surging in Tulsa…
- FACT(s) of Mission | Part 2
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE In this episode, Jayce and James explore how the FACT framework (Faithful, Available, Contagious, Teachable) serves as both a barometer for disciple readiness and a personal examination tool…
- Bold Simplicity: Drawing People in with Truth and Tradition
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE In this episode, Jayce and James share real stories of bringing people into the Church with a question, like an agnostic who came for the music and said yes to OCIA after a gentle ask; a see…
- An Age of Extinction is Coming. Here's How to Survive. (ft. Chris Scaperlanda)
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE In this episode, Jayce and James sit down with Chris Scaperlanda, a father, attorney and friend, to wrestle with Ross Douthat's New York Times article, "An Age of Extinction is Coming. Here'…
- FACT(s) of Mission | Part 1
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE In this episode, Jayce and James explore how the FACT framework (Faithful, Available, Contagious, Teachable) serves as both a barometer for disciple readiness and a personal examination tool…
- Living Mission (ft. Jared Williams)
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE In this episode, Jayce and James are joined (again) by Jared Williams, a FOCUS missionary at the University of Memphis, who shares his transformative experience living on mission and the bea…
- Real and Intentional Community (ft. Josh Paiement)
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE In this episode, Jayce and James are joined by Josh Paiement to discuss authentic community from its theological roots to practical application in our parishes and ministries. Building real…
- Magnanimity, Mary and Modern Messes (ft. Carrie Gress)
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE In this episode, Jayce and James are joined by author and speaker Carrie Gress to share her powerful testimony and discuss faith, family and feminism. Imagine if someone told you that the fr…
- Should We Listen More Than Once? (Grace and Discipleship in Action)
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE During this episode, Jayce and James are back! Join as they dive into powerful stories of discipleship and mission through the lens of recent guest interviews, exploring the transformative m…
- I Literally Met Jesus, Yesterday.
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE In this episode, Jayce is joined by Jared Williams. Jared is currently serving as a FOCUS missionary in Memphis, TN, at the University of Memphis. Jared shares his inspirational journey from…
- Heart of a Vagabond
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE James is joined by Joe Cipriano to talk about Joe's journey to faith and his work with the group "Vagabond Missions." You can learn more about Vagabond Missions at https://vagabondmissions.c…
- The Science of Happiness
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Jayce and James sit down to ring in the first episode of season 6! James, returning from his Artic pilgrimage, is back with Jayce to discuss sourdough, Utah and the "Science of Happiness." "…
- Faith Osmosis
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Jayce and James sat down with Fr. Rick Stansberry, rector of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and president of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School in Oklahoma City, to talk abo…
- Religion of the Day (Part 7 - Final)
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Exploring the intersection of modern secularism and ancient gnosticism with "The Religion of the Day" from the University of Mary, the follow-up publication to "From Christendom to Apostolic…
- Religion of the Day (Part 6)
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Exploring the intersection of modern secularism and ancient gnosticism with "The Religion of the Day" from the University of Mary, the follow-up publication to "From Christendom to Apostolic…
- Religion of the Day (Part 5)
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Exploring the intersection of modern secularism and ancient gnosticism with "The Religion of the Day" from the University of Mary, the follow-up publication to "From Christendom to Apostolic…
- Religion of the Day (Part 4) - Ft. Father Joseph Irwin
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Exploring the intersection of modern secularism and ancient gnosticism with "The Religion of the Day" from the University of Mary, the follow-up publication to "From Christendom to Apostolic…
- AirPod to the Heart
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Jayce and James are joined by a mystery special guest (you'll either be excited, disappointed or indifferent) to discuss how it feels to be a sheep without a shepherd and Apple's technology…
- Religion of the Day - Part 3
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Exploring the intersection of modern secularism and ancient gnosticism with "The Religion of the Day" from the University of Mary, the follow-up publication to "From Christendom to Apostolic…
- Living Eucharistically
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Father Jerome Krug joined Jayce and James to discuss how one can live every day as a living sacrifice. ************ Links and other stuff from the show: Pastoral Letter, "On the Unity of the…
- Religion of the Day - Part 2
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Exploring the intersection of modern secularism and ancient gnosticism with "The Religion of the Day" from the University of Mary, the follow-up publication to "From Christendom to Apostolic…
- Religion of the Day - Part 1
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Exploring the intersection of modern secularism and ancient gnosticism with "The Religion of the Day" from the University of Mary, the follow-up publication to "From Christendom to Apostolic…
- Top 10 Past Episodes (so far...)
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE As they blow out the candles on the fourth anniversary Red Dirt Catholics, Jayce and James take a trip down memory lane to revisit the top 10 past episodes of the podcast. The episode is a t…
- Pastoral Leadership (ft. Archbishop Paul Coakley)
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Jayce and James sat down with Archbishop Paul Coakley from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, to talk about pastoral leadership. The Archbishop's perspective on addressing difficult topics wi…
- Communication and Leadership (ft. Rhonda McMillin)
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Jayce and Alex sit down with Rhonda McMillin, director of Human Resources for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, to discuss effective communication and leadership. Their conversation centers…
- Vision and Leadership (ft. Father Jim Goins)
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Jayce and Alex sit down with their former pastor, Father Jim Goins. Father Goins is currently pastor of Saint Eugene Catholic Church in Oklahoma City. Have you ever found yourself reminiscin…
- Healing and Leadership (ft. Hilary Sanchez)
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Ever wondered how the subtleties of leadership can weave their way through the fibers of a marriage, or how the art of healing can reinforce the bonds we hold dear? Together, we tackle the n…
- What is Leadership? (ft. Luis Soto)
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Luis Soto, director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, sat down with Jayce and Alex to talk about leadership. ************ Links and other stuff from the…
- Faith and Identity (ft. Sister Mary Michael Fox)
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Join Jayce and newcomer, Alex Sanchez, as they talk with Sister Mary Michael Fox, O.P., a member of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia (Nashville) for more than 30 years. ************ Link…
- The Gospel and the Rescue Project (ft. Father John Riccardo)
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Father John Riccardo, from ACTS XXIX, joined Jayce and James ahead of the first Discipleship Conference in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Father Riccardo explained how he presents the Gos…
- Achieving Your Vision
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Drawing inspiration from the book "The 12 Week Year," Jayce and James discuss how you can achieve goals in just 12 weeks, unraveling strategies to maximize your time and productivity, form d…
- Saint Martha Novena // Day 9
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Day 9, the final day, of the Saint Martha Novena. Join us in praying the Saint Martha Novena leading up to the Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus. In previous episodes of the podcas…
- Saint Martha Novena // Day 8
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Day 8 of the Saint Martha Novena. Join us in praying the Saint Martha Novena leading up to the Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus. In previous episodes of the podcast, the idea of b…
- Saint Martha Novena // Day 7
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Day 7 of the Saint Martha Novena. Join us in praying the Saint Martha Novena leading up to the Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus. In previous episodes of the podcast, the idea of b…
- Saint Martha Novena // Day 6
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Day 6 of the Saint Martha Novena. Join us in praying the Saint Martha Novena leading up to the Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus. In previous episodes of the podcast, the idea of b…
- Saint Martha Novena // Day 5
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Day 5 of the Saint Martha Novena. Join us in praying the Saint Martha Novena leading up to the Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus. In previous episodes of the podcast, the idea of b…
- Saint Martha Novena // Day 4
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Day 4 of the Saint Martha Novena. Join us in praying the Saint Martha Novena leading up to the Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus. In previous episodes of the podcast, the idea of b…
- Saint Martha Novena // Day 3
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Day 3 of the Saint Martha Novena. Join us in praying the Saint Martha Novena leading up to the Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus. In previous episodes of the podcast, the idea of b…
- Saint Martha Novena // Day 2
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Day 2 of the Saint Martha Novena. Join us in praying the Saint Martha Novena leading up to the Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus. In previous episodes of the podcast, the idea of b…
- Saint Martha Novena // Day 1
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Join us in praying the Saint Martha Novena leading up to the Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus. In previous episodes of the podcast, the idea of being a "recovering Martha" has com…
- Providence Is Not About You (ft. Father John Paul Lewis)
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE What can a foray into disc golf teach us about God's Providence? It's not all about birdies and pars. Jayce, James and Father John Paul Lewis dig into the subject of God's Providence, reflec…
- Shuffling Cards, Spreading the Gospel
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Here's a treat for all you poker enthusiasts out there - our friend Jayce shares his thrilling journey of a lifetime at the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions. Battling against so…
- Growing in Discipleship with Others (ft. Larann Wilson)
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE In this episode, Jayce and James are joined by Larann Wilson to discuss the upcoming inaugural Discipleship Conference. Learn more about the conference and register to attend at okdisciple.o…
- On the Unity of the Body and Soul (ft. Archbishop Paul Coakley and Father Jerome Krug)
Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HERE Archbishop Paul Coakley and Father Jerome Krug sit down with Jayce and James in a cozy new room to discuss Archbishop Coakley's new pastoral letter: "On the Unity of the Body and Soul: Accom…