Podcasts by Ask Seek Knock: A podcast on Catholic discernment

Introducing the patron saints for World Youth Day from 2023-05-25T17:44:04

Special episode by Br. Max for those who may be joining him for World Youth Day in Lisbon! Guess how many patron saints have been chosen for the pilgrimage? Stay tuned to find out.

Listen to your heart! from 2023-05-01T03:24:46

An Intro to Catechesis #2 by Br. Felipe. More on this Catechesis soon...

So God Made a Priest from 2023-04-06T11:30:40

Inspired by Paul Harvey's speech about farmers, we've made one of our own to show appreciation for our priests and future priests.

"Oh, how great is a priest! The priest wil...

Discernment Catechesis Series: #1.2 from 2023-03-23T03:52:02

We continue our reflections from the last episode, ending with the observation that discernment is indeed quite human, made necessary by our freedom and grounded in our relationship to God.

Discernment Catechesis Series: #1 from 2023-03-12T22:29:25

And... WE'RE BACK!!! Starting back up with a new approach as we attempt to connect from different continents this time. And discernment is still as relevant as ever.

(Re-) Introducing Ask Seek Knock from 2023-01-26T19:46:14

Introducing a podcast about discernment. What is it all about anyway?

Don't Quench the Spirit from 2022-01-23T17:55:28

We share some personal reflections we had on types of charisms, a word which has been used in many contexts and which we attempt to clarify. Perhaps it sheds some light...

The Humility to be Yourself from 2021-11-03T00:50:51

We bring on our first guest speaker, Br. Pablo, to discuss the foundational importance of humility for our discernment and not placing too much weight on what others say about us.

Letting God work from 2021-08-24T22:49:12

"Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10

This time we took a deeper look at the attitude underlying our discernment. Is it often one of anxiety or fear? Or do our decisions come fro...

How to stop saying no to God from 2021-05-16T19:53:51

At times when we are faced with something God wants us to do, we find it difficult to say yes. In this episode, we talk about how the idea we have of God can make a big difference in our decisio...

Walking with Mary from 2021-03-31T21:06:05

True Marian devotion is rooted in imitation of her virtues. We wanted to dedicate this Holy Week episode to remembering that we need Mary as a guiding star in our discernment. She shows us how t...

Distractions are different from mosquitoes from 2021-03-05T14:57:53

In this episode we ask if it could be possible for God to speak through our distractions... Skeptical of our theory? Hear us out! This could be a game changer for the way you pray. We think that...

Does God care how I feel? from 2021-02-25T18:11:22

Do our desires and feelings matter to God? In this episode we talk about role of our feelings, and how they are important to pay attention to in our discernment and decision-making. We also refl...

When God sends a sign from 2020-12-30T16:28:10

Can God really send us signs? In this episode we discuss the ways that God can act through the events of our lives, if we see them in light of his Providence. Listen to this episode if you want ...

What's your beef with silence? from 2020-11-23T10:42:11

Silence can be a privileged moment for God to speak to us. Does it have a place in your day? 

We're finally back on "Ask Seek Knock" after summer and the beginning of the academic ye...

Praying with Scripture from 2020-07-04T02:02:33

God can speak to us when we pray with his Word. In this episode, we comment on how to approach this way of hearing God's voice, and propose a five-step process for praying with scripture.

Some more tips on spiritual spotting from 2020-05-31T13:12:12

Wondering what to look for in a spiritual guide? Or what to discuss when it comes to spiritual direction? Here's some more of our thoughts on this topic, as well as a Hallelujah bonus to celebra...

Got a spiritual spotter? from 2020-05-25T08:56:04

One of the temptations on our spiritual journey is to do it on your own. We're here to remind you that discernment is never DIY, but needs a spiritual coach, someone who helps us see things more...

Woody's words of wisdom from 2020-05-18T12:56:41

We discuss the voice of conscience as one of the ways that God speaks to us, not just as a regret or rebuke, but as something that God uses to show us his plan.

Heart Problems? from 2020-05-11T18:50:18

We mention some of the ways God speaks to us, but more importantly, the attitude we need to have in our heart to hear him when he speaks.

Is my prayer unheard or is God unheard? from 2020-05-03T19:49

I’ve never heard God speak. How can I know God’s will for my decisions if He never speaks? Even if you’ve been Catholic your whole life, perhaps this question has come to mind on more than one occa...

Introduction: Knock, Knock from 2020-04-27T06:09:27

We introduce the podcast (and ourselves) from our seminary in Rome, and describe in general terms what we aim to do in the following episodes. This is best summed up as the title of the podcast,...