Podcasts by The Catacomb Diaries

The Catacomb Diaries

A podcast where I share my ongoing journey of gaining a deeper understanding of my faith and how it shapes my life, the world around me, and the fabric of reality itself.

Further podcasts by Gabriel X. Charles

Podcast on the topic Gesellschaft und Kultur

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Being Catholic in a Protestant Space | Anna Freakin' Lulis from 2022-11-01T19:52:54

The Catholic crossover that nobody asked for but is happening anyway.  After months of failed attempts to charm her booking agent, I finally got a slot with Anna Lulis, pro-life activist an...

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Corporate "Woke-ism" as a Catholic Professional | Cristofer Pereyra - Tepeyac Leadership Institute from 2022-11-01T18:54:30

Your company probably doesn't align with your values. But that's no surprise, the working world is full of "woke-ism". Comply or be cancelled! Today, I speak with Cristofer about his organisatio...

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The Catholic Kingdom, Monarchy, "Bergoglio?" | with The Jewish Catholic from 2022-09-11T20:30:58

The dynamic duo is back with another edu-taining conversation. We talk about the passing of Queen Elizabeth, what she represented, the monarchical authority system of the Catholic Church, and ho...

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Stopping a Jew From Becoming Catholic? from 2022-04-16T09:15:55

Daniel is officially being welcomed into the Church this Easter vigil. With hours left to spare, I'm giving him one last chance to change his mind before it becomes official. I'll be hammering h...

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Holy Week: Novus Ordo at Full Beauty? from 2022-04-14T19:05:24

Made a tweet about some NO masses being embarrassing, got a little backlash. Today I clarify that tweet, and talk about the beautiful mass I attended for Maundy Thursday, along with some "critiq...

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CatholicMatch: "Disagreeing" With the Church vs. Falling Short | Real Talk from 2022-03-18T18:29:36

Spending some time on CatholicMatch stirred me to talk about why a Catholic can never turn their back on the Church's teachings, no matter how much they may fall short of living up to them. I of...

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Why Valentine's is Catholic + Having Female Friends? from 2022-02-15T02:28:44

Should you have female friends? Why does secular culture hate ex's?

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Should Catholics Celebrate Chinese New Year? from 2022-02-01T18:26:19

Gong Xi Fa Cai! Or not...?

Blog Post: https://thecatacombdiaries.com/why-i-hate-chinese-new-year/

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Why New Year's is Catholic | A Logical Faith from 2022-01-17T17:09:39

Happy new year! In this podcast, I talk about why Catholicism just makes sense to me.

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A Catholic Rapper's Powerful Testimony | with COMMUNION from 2022-01-13T20:15:25

Álvaro Vega, who goes by COMMUNION, is a Hip-Hop artist whose mission is to preach the Good News through a musical genre that is typically associated with spreading bad news.

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Why Christmas is Catholic | with The Jewish Catholic from 2021-12-25T12:38:17

Merry Christmas! This Christmas Eve, Daniel and I have a laugh over the "pagan origin stories" of Christmas and dig into what makes Christmas so uniquely Catholic. Follow Daniel @thejewishcathol...

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Why NFP/Fertility Awareness is Catholic | with Sara Graf from 2021-12-21T21:11:05

Sara Graf, Catholic convert and soon-to-be NFP Coach answers all our questions about fertility awareness and having a contraception-free sex life. Follow her @saragrafcoaching


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Why Dark Academia is Catholic | w/ The Jewish Catholic from 2021-11-08T19:17:44

"You're so Dark Academia" is something I've heard a time or two. Daniel and I go deeper into the phenomenon of this "Dark Academia Aesthetic" that Tiktok has made so popular, and why it's "so Ca...

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Why Halloween is Catholic | Harry Potter, Asian Magic, Saints & Witches | with The Jewish Catholic from 2021-10-31T01:49:07

Daniel and  I never celebrated "Halloween" as kids. Today, we talk about the true Catholic roots of All Hallow's Eve, the Saints, Harry Potter, Asian Magic, & Tik-Tok Witches. Follow @t...

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My Marian Consecration Experience from 2021-09-15T18:32:19

On the feast day of Mater Dolorosa (Our Lady of Sorrows), I completed my consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The video cuts a little, so apologies. 

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How Did Mary Die? from 2021-08-16T03:10:53

Did Mary die? How exactly was she assumed? Let's dive into it.

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Why I'm Consecrating Myself to Mary from 2021-08-12T17:16:46

After years of filling the hole in my heart with a rotation between sexual vices or the affirmation of earthly women, here's why I've finally decided to turn to the perfect woman, my heavenly mo...

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Trads vs Pope: Obedience vs Revolting feat. Clyde Guzmán from 2021-07-20T19:42:46

Pope Francis has recently come under fire for new restrictions on the Latin Mass. Today, I have Clyde of @latincatholicism on to talk about the latest news, Papal Authority, and if Catholics sho...

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Why Are Catholics So OBSESSED With Mary? | Marian Theology Crash Course from 2021-07-16T19:00

Today's podcast is a recording from a zoom session I did with my parish's youth community where I talked about Mary and took a deeper dive into why she is so important. Though I've learnt a lot ...

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The Asian Saint Who Died An ADDICT from 2021-07-09T10:55:53

Today, we talk about a Chinese Saint who was an Opium Addict. St. Mark Ji Tianxiang, ora pro nobis.

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4 Things that Helped Me TRULY Understand the Eucharist from 2021-07-04T00:20:16

Here are 4 things that helped me in my faith journey to more deeply understand the Eucharist. I hope they will help you as well.

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The REALITY of Young Marriage | with Kayla Richardson from 2021-06-27T15:33:23

Kayla Richardson, 21 year old mother of 2 and former member of the LDS Church, answers all our questions on getting married and being a mom at a (relatively) young age.

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The Cost of Weak Catholics | with Clyde Guzman of @latincatholicism from 2021-06-22T20:19:37

Clyde Guzman of @latincatholicism joins me to talk about Catholicism in America, Biden vs. Kennedy, liberal Catholics, heresy, and sugarcoating the faith. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la...

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ANTI-CATHOLIC Author becomes Catholic??? | with Grayson Kembel from 2021-06-18T19:40:42

Grayson Kembel, an author and conservative content creator, opens up about his faith journey from being an anti-Catholic Evangelical, to a lover of the Latin Mass and soon-to-be Catholic.

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EX-MORMON turned CATHOLIC? | with Kayla Richardson from 2021-06-14T21:24:58

Kayla @jacelala , 21 year old mother of 2 and former member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, shares her conversion story and answers all my mormon-related questions.

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5 Problems with Lucifer | A Catholic Review from 2021-06-12T15:39:52

Here are 5 problems with how Netflix's "Lucifer" portrays the Prince of Lies, as well as a couple of good things about the show.

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Why True Feminism is Catholic | with Dr. Carrie Gress from 2021-05-27T18:25:54

I am honored to have Dr. Carrie Gress joining me in this episode to talk about Toxic Femininity, how true feminism is found in Catholicism, and why we all need Mary. Dr. Carrie Gress is an autho...

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Why this Jew prays the ROSARY | with Messianic Me TV from 2021-05-22T19:18:59

Daniel and I talk all things Mary. As a former Messianic Jew, Daniel provides a unique insight on the Theotokos, and how she has impacted his life.


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Why this Jew prays the ROSARY | with The Jewish Catholic from 2021-05-22T19:18:59

Daniel and I talk all things Mary. As a former Messianic Jew, Daniel provides a unique insight on the Theotokos, and how she has impacted his life.

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Simping for Cinderella: Conservative Reviews from 2021-05-17T08:01:35

What makes Cinderella so attractive? We unravel the themes of Cinderella's femininity, and how the virtue of women inspires men.

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Why this Jew is becoming Catholic | with Messianic Me TV from 2021-05-04T21:30:20

Daniel Suazo @messianicmetv is Jewish guy, living in Japan, who is pursuing Catholicism as the true fulfilment of temple Judaism. Fun Fact, he doesn't like the word "convert", because Catholicis...

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Why this Jew is becoming Catholic | with The Jewish Catholic from 2021-05-04T21:30:20

Daniel Suazo @thejewishcatholic is a Jewish guy, living in Japan, who is pursuing Catholicism as the true fulfilment of temple Judaism. Fun Fact, he doesn't like the word "convert", because Cath...

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Are Protestants 'Saved'? - A Catholic Perspective from 2021-04-09T06:54:14

In this episode, I address the big question that many Catholics struggle to answer. Depending on how you look at it, the answer is either much simpler, or much more complicated than it seems.

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From Christ to Protestantism to Catholicism with @catholicgabe from 2021-04-09T02:29:28

@catholicgabe shares his conversion story, from rediscovering Christianity itself to finding the fullness of faith.

Follow him: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-RyMJ4H9dyOF0qim...

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Kid's Media: Monkey See, Monkey Do from 2021-03-06T15:28:27

In this episode, we talk about how easily kids are influenced by the shows they watch or books they read, and how it explains the rise in degeneracy. I also give some updates on what's in store ...

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Modern Christianity Debunks Christianity from 2021-02-18T08:16:07

Modern Christianity presents us with numerous false conflicts to that hide the real problems.

- Faith vs. Works: A False Conflict

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Rules, Rebellion, & Raising Kids from 2021-01-16T03:21:10

How many times have we done something just because someone said we couldn't?


In this week's episode of The Catacomb Diaries, I vent my frustrations regarding the shallowness of Singap...

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The REAL Problem with "Age of Consent" from 2021-01-02T00:58:15

"DON"T WANNA CATCH A CASE M8 ☠️  ☠️  ☠️ " 

Who governs your moral compass?

In this podcast, I cover the following:

- How male attraction works

- Civil ...

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Vaccine Hypocrisy, Christ-Mass & Modesty | On My Mind from 2020-12-19T10:08:26

In this weeks episode, I talk about the how conservatives seem to be holding conflicting views on the vaccine, the origins of Christmas, and modesty.


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On My Mind | THE PODCAST from 2020-12-11T15:05:54

This is the reboot of my series: On My Mind. In this pilot episode, I cover my local media's biden-bias, dealing with lustful thoughts, some QnA and more!


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Modern Jaz...

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Being Offended | On My Mind Ep.21 from 2020-06-25T19:55:50

In this episode of On My Mind, I talk about the importance of being offended as a chance to reevaluate yourself.


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#ALLFATHERSMATTER | On My Mind Ep.20 from 2020-06-21T14:51:17

All Fathers Matter. But don't be a victim to your circumstances.


"Sinfonia Number 5" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)


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Goodbye Rona, G'day Leftism | with Ethan Lewis | On My Mind Ep.19 from 2020-06-12T21:28:34

This week I have on my buddy Ethan @ethanlewisposts from New Zealand ?? As you might have heard, New Zealand is officially Covid-Free. We talk about how they did it, Jacinda Ardern, how Leftism ...

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Real Problems need Real Solutions | Kidus Emmanuel Assefa | On My Mind Ep.18 from 2020-06-12T21:26:27

This week, I have my friend Kidus Emmanuel Assefa @kidusassefa7 , originally from Ethiopia, now living in the USA. And according to Leftists, since he's black, he gets a say! • We talk about pol...

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Why I Can't Move To The USA | On My Mind Ep.17 from 2020-06-12T21:26:20

Americans: Do not take your birthright for granted.




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Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod


Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4063-mo...

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Listen and Learn | On My Mind Ep.16 from 2020-06-12T21:25:50

In this week’s episode of On My Mind, I explain the concept behind the interviews and the importance of keeping an open mind. Rule 9 of Listen

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MAGA: The Way Forward? | Vince Dao | On My Mind Ep.15 from 2020-06-12T21:17:41

In last week’s episode we talked about how certain sectors of the conservative movement may be getting too “Trump-Centric”. This week, I am joined by Vince Dao @thevincedao who explains why he t...

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Catholic talks to a Jew about Anti-Semitism | Yael Gluck | On My Mind Ep.13 from 2020-06-12T21:10:32

A Jew and a Catholic walk into a bar... Living in Singapore my exposure to the Jewish people and their faith has been rather limited.  On this week’s episode of On My Mind, I am joined by Y...

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Why The Government Should Not Help Foreign Workers | On My Mind Ep.12 from 2020-06-12T21:07:55

Life is unfair. The only thing we have that is equal is our humanity. And we look out for one another not because we have to, but because it is the right thing to do. • Singapore is definitely n...

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The Government Should Not Help Foreign Workers | On My Mind Ep.12 from 2020-06-12T21:07:55

Life is unfair. The only thing we have that is equal is our humanity. And we look out for one another not because we have to, but because it is the right thing to do. • Singapore is definitely n...

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Medical Worker: US Corona Situation | Justin Hartges | On My Mind Ep.11 from 2020-06-12T21:05:33

People are saying a lot of different things regarding the whole #COVID 19 situation, but what’s really going on in our hospita...

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What's Really On My Mind- Amos Yee | On My Mind Ep.10 from 2020-06-12T20:56:36

This episode summarised: The Truth: Raw, Uncut, and Mildly Savage. • I have always been open to criticism, but I’d very much prefer, if people actually criticised me for what I AM, rather than w...

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Wait! I Just Wanna Talk! | On My Mind Ep.9 from 2020-06-12T20:52:57

In this week’s episode, I talk about how my ideas differ from many different groups of Singaporeans, and the importance of civil discourse, featuring an idea introduced to me by Marissa Streit ,...

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Grateful for Singapore | On My Mind Ep.8 from 2020-06-12T20:47:34

Correction: PAP: People’s Action Party, not Association.  In this week’s episode I talk about why I’m grateful to be in Singapore in these uncertain times, touch a bit on the political clim...

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My "Biggest Secret" | On My Mind Ep.7 from 2020-06-12T20:43:42

In this episode, I explain why I avoid associating myself with China. To my mandarin speakers yes I know I messed up, it’s ?? not ??, I apologise.


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Why I Love The USA | On My Mind Ep.6 from 2020-06-12T20:40:39

Greeting I am Middle Eastern gentlemen and are looking for beautiful american woman to make wife and move to american. I am very kind heart and very respect women I LOVE AMERICA N PRESIDENT TRUM...

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Man in the Mirror | On My Mind Ep.5 from 2020-06-12T20:35:07

In this episode, I talk about why I have decided to end a project I've been working on, and why helping yourself before you try to help others is fundamental when it comes to making change.

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Gratitude or Giving Up? | On My Mind Ep.4 from 2020-06-12T20:29:26

In this episode, I talk about how gratitude can often be used as a virtuous-sounding excuse for giving up, and how individual purpose is now more important than ever in today's nihilistic cultur...

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True Feminism is Pro-Life | On My Mind Ep.3 from 2020-06-12T20:22:34

In this episode, I talk about the importance of advocating for a Pro-Life environment, how it parallels with social issues advocated by the Left, and the deceit of Planned Parenthood.

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Everybody Lusts | On My Mind Ep.2 from 2020-06-12T20:16:30

In this episode, I talk about how we should take a similar approach to porn addiction as society has done with mental health.

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How to Ask a Leftist Why | On My Mind Ep.1 from 2020-06-12T20:05:41

This is a new series I’m starting, and it’s called ‘On My Mind’. In this episode, I talk about what I‘d do in a leftist encounter, and how one could have an open conversation over a meaningful t...

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