What if everything you thought about marriage… wasn’t the full story?

Father Jaimes Ponce isn’t just a priest, he’s one of the people the Church turns to when marriages break down. As a canon lawyer and judicial vicar, he helps determine whether a marriage was ever valid in the first place.

Behind the paperwork are real people, real wounds, and stories most never hear.

In this powerful and surprisingly human conversation, Father Jaimes shares his journey from losing his father before birth to helping others find healing, what actually happens in an annulment case (it’s NOT what most people think), and more. Blending psychology, pastoral care, and Church law, his work sits at the intersection of truth and compassion.

This is one of those conversations that might completely change how you see marriage, faith, and the Church.

If you’ve ever wondered how the Church handles divorce (or if you’ve lived it or know someone who had) this is worth your time.

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Fr. Chad Ripperger is one of the most well-known priests in the Catholic world, especially for his work in deliverance and exorcism. But in this conversation, we go much deeper than headlines.

We talk about Fr. Chad’s own vocation story, his time as a student at Santa Croce, what Catholic families can do to foster vocations, how to bring loved ones back to the faith, and why so many Catholics still do not fully understand grace.

We also discuss family wounds, spiritual protection in the home, the role of fathers, friendship, Catholic education, and the hidden ways the spiritual life shapes everything. This is a practical and thoughtful conversation for Catholics who want to live their faith more deeply, especially in family life.

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Fr. Chad's book recommendation about grace: If You Knew the Gift of God by Fr. Cliff Ermatinger: http://bit.ly/4crXWMy

AI is transforming the world faster than ever. But what does that mean for our jobs, our ambitions, and even our faith?

In this conversation, David DiNapoli sits down with venture capitalist Nuno Gonçalves Pedro, founder of Chamaeleon and co-host of the Tech Deciphered podcast, to talk about the future of technology, entrepreneurship, and living a life of purpose.

From Silicon Valley startups to daily Mass, Nuno shares how he navigates the worlds of venture capital, AI innovation, and Catholic faith.

Whether you're interested in AI, startups, business, or how it relates to our Catholic faith, this conversation offers practical wisdom for navigating a rapidly changing world.

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Check out Nuno's top 2.5% global podcast, Tech Deciphered: https://decipheredshow.com/

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What if one of the most studied objects in Christian history could still surprise you?

In this episode, David DiNapoli sits down with Fr. Andrew Dalton, a priest and professor living and teaching in Rome, whose work has brought him deep into the study of the Shroud of Turin.

Fr. Dalton doesn’t approach the Shroud as a curiosity or a controversy, but as something far more personal: an image that draws us into the heart of the Gospel itself. From Scripture and theology to the Eucharist and the Paschal Mystery, he reflects on why the Shroud has been called “the Fifth Gospel”—not as an extra revelation, but as a powerful visual witness to Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection.

This conversation isn’t about winning arguments or proving theories. It’s about seeing Christ more clearly, loving Him more deeply, and understanding how faith, reason, and beauty converge in the life of the Church.

Learn more about the Shroud of Turin & Fr. Dalton's work: https://othonia.org/

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