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Four Ways to Make Prom Awesome

As a homeschooler, my prom experience wasn’t exactly the kind of thing you see in the movies. Instead of a giant museum hall filled with balloons, streamers, and an amazing DJ, I had a boombox and some microwave taquitos. Okay, that might be an overstatement. Honestly, I didn’t go to prom – which makes it weird that I’d be writing about it for all of you guys getting ready for it. So to fill in my gaps in prom knowledge, I asked around the Life Teen staff to come up with some tips Read more [...]

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Iron Man 2 - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

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This superhero sequel is more about the man than the mask.

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1.07 – Keep On Rejoicing

Popple plays us a song, Matt Smith shares the Resurrection, and Steve Allgeyer shares a Top Ten list of cradle Catholics.

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The Human Experience - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

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Four young men set out to find what makes us human.

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Clash of the Titans - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

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A hack and slash adventure remake that’s fun and forgettable.

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1.06 – 72 Hours

Michael Campo of ‘The Human Experience’ talks to us about God moving across the world, Mark Hart reflects on the theives at the Cross, and Randy Raus speaks on the empty tomb of Easter.

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Diary of A Wimpy Kid - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

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Underneath this middle-school adventure is a story of friendship.

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1.05 – Yes. It’s still Lent.

Jackie Francois stops by to talk about serving God in high school, Matt Maher leads us deeper into Lent, and we hear a homily from Andrew of Crete.

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Alice in Wonderland - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

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Tim Burton finds a whimsical balance in his retelling of this classic story.

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1.04 – Follow the leader.

We interview a 12-day old priest about his newfound vocation, hear about coming off the mountaintop from Steve Algeyer, and St. Augustine teaches about the desire for prayer.

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Cop Out - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

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A tried and true formula comes up with a sub-par buddy comedy.

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1.03 – My Lips are Sealed.

Fr. Jack shares the meaning of Lenten sacrifices. Matt Smith guides a meditation on God and silence. Lisa Epperson reads a Lenten homily by St. John Chrysologus.

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Valentine's Day - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

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Set in a city full of stars, this movie may have a few too many.

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1.02 – Found in the Broken.

Matt Smith and Ennie Hickman interview Ben Walther about Christ and poverty. Jason Pastore explains why God wants us to be smaller, slower, and weaker. Matt Maher plays an acoustic version of “Hold Us Together.”

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Youth in Revolt - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

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Michael Cera shows off his bad side – which might be a little too bad.

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1.01 – Welcome to the Show.

Popple stops by to talk about ministry, leeches, and peanut butter shakes. In a 2005 XLT talk, Matt Maher speaks about being joy for those who have none. Ike Ndolo performs an acoustic version of “I Am Saved.”

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The Book of Eli - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

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Denzel Washington stars in this post-apocolyptic tale with a Biblical twist.

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What's God's Love Language?

You know those ‘love language’ books? The ones you’ve never actually read, but you sat in the back of a bookstore once and took the test out of the back? Well, if you have, you probably know your ‘language’ – the way you give and receive love. For some, it’s gift-giving that shows love, or doing something nice for someone. Others love through affirmation, through a hug or a held hand. And there are people who just want to spend time with people they love. If you have no idea what I’m Read more [...]

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A New Year

The presents are open, the wrapping paper has been cleaned up… and the batteries have been lost. New toys (and probably some school supplies or slippers) have been enjoyed. The feasts have turned into leftovers and kitchens are now “Cold-Cut Central.” It’s the lull – that week between Christmas and New Year’s. I’ve always thought that New Year’s is such an interesting time… one where we look two directions at once. Every TV channel and magazine is full of “Year in Review” or Read more [...]

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Sherlock Holmes - Catholic Movie Reviews Podcast

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Two of Hollywood’s leading men take on the role of crimefighting’s first dynamic duo.

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