Beyond Damascus
BEYOND DAMASCUS with Dan DeMatte and Aaron Richards brings young adults the life-changing testimonies of ordinary people that launch them into lives of extraordinary mission for Christ and His Church.
Seeking the Lost
12/21/2024
Making the supernatural natural and seeking the lost are the questions in this edition of Beyond Damascus.
Engaging Pop Culture
12/14/2024
How to best love someone who only wants to win an argument and how to engage pop culture are the questions for this episode of Beyond Damascus.
Generational Gaps
12/7/2024
How can I help bridge gaps between generations? Should I stay or should I go? We are tackling on this questions in this episode of Beyond Damascus.
Dryness in Prayer?
11/30/2024
What to do about dryness in prayer and evangelizing without being a theologian are the topics in this edition of Beyond Damascus.
Bringing Jesus to Strangers
11/23/2024
How to bring Jesus to people you don't know and a response to why do good people still need Jesus are topics on this edition of Beyond Damascus.
Getting Used to Seeing Miracles?
11/16/2024
Helping someone come back to God and how to avoid getting used to seeing miracles are the topics on this edition of Beyond Damascus.
Overcoming Jealousy and Comparisons
11/9/2024
Overcoming jealousy and comparisons and Baptize and teaching the faith in the process of initiation are the topics on this edition of Beyond Damascus.
The Value of Life
11/2/2024
How to communicate the value of life to others and how to love and minister to someone who has hurt you are the topics on this edition of Beyond Damascus.
Forming an Intentional Community?
10/26/2024
How to discern when to share the Gospel? How to form an intentional community? These are the topics on our next edition of Beyond Damascus.
Tensions Between my Desires and God's Will?
10/19/2024
Are there tensions between my desires and God's will? Can I find joy and excitement in the reverent and intellectual side of my faith? Don't miss on this episode of Beyond Damascus.
Leaving the Mission for Secular Job?
10/12/2024
Discerning leaving the mission field for a secular job? Want to bring change to the Church? then you came to the right episode of Beyond Damascus.
Is Prophecy Still Necessary?
10/5/2024
Is prophecy still necessary for the Christian life? Why do we need a daily prayer life in addition to the Sacraments? We deep dive into this questions in today's episode of Beyond Damascus.
When We Pray and Don't Heal
9/28/2024
How to talk about the Eucharist with non-believers and what should I do if I pray for healing and nothing happens in this episode of Beyond Damascus.
Managing the Call to Mission
9/21/2024
In today's show we talk about managing the call to mission with everything else in our life and learning from other Christians.
Spiritual Warfare
9/14/2024
What is spiritual warfare and how do I defend myself? This in today's episode of Beyond Damascus.
Responding to Church Scandal
9/7/2024
How do I respond to Church scandal? What is the best way to bring Jesus to an unbelieving family? This in today's episode of Beyond Damascus.
Handling Scrupulosity
8/31/2024
How to handle scrupulosity in our spiritual life and how to give our testimony are the two topics in today's edition of Beyond Damascus.
Being Docile to the Holy Spirit
8/24/2024
How to be docile to the Holy Spirit and how to evangelize without "selling" the Gospel in today's episode of Beyond Damascus.
Avoiding Complacency and Burnout
8/17/2024
How to avoid burnout without falling into complacency? This and more in today's episode of Beyond Damascus.
Mission Momentum
8/11/2024
Today is a Q&A about the Catholic Faith. You can learn a lot as well as build Mission Momentum for our faith.
Making the Supernatural Natural
8/3/2024
In today's show we try to uncover the supernatural reality and bring it to our day to day lives. Also discuss seeking the ones that have fallen away.
Spiritual Desolation
7/27/2024
In this episode we will be talking about spiritual desolation and going after the heart thirsting for a relationship with Jesus when evangelizing instead of relying only in theological facts.
How To Bring Jesus To Strangers
7/13/2024
In today's show we dive into how to bring people you don't know to Jesus without being weird and why do good people still need Jesus.
Youth Ministry!
7/8/2024
This week the guys have a discussion on youth ministry!
Getting Ready for the Equip Conference!
7/6/2024
Yesterday we welcomed 320+ summer & full-time missionaries onto our campus for the equip conference! As you can see, things are getting wild as we are preparing to serve!
Sharing the Life Message w/Others + Ministering to Those Who've Hurt You
6/22/2024
This weeks the guys discuss: Sharing the life message with others + Ministering to people that have hurt you
Is Prophecy Necessary for Christian Live + Daily Prayer Life
6/8/2024
This week the guys discuss: Is prophecy necessary for the Christian Life + Why do we need a daily prayer life?
Why Prophecy Is Important + Necessity of Daily Prayer
6/1/2024
This week the guys discuss the questions: Is prophecy necessary for the Christian Life? + Why do we need a daily prayer life?
Talking the Eucharist w/ Non-Believers + When Prayers for Healing Don't Work
5/28/2024
This week the guys discuss how to talk about the Eucharist with non believers. + When prayers for healing don't work
Spiritual Warfare + Defending My Faith
5/18/2024
This week the guys discuss: What is spiritual warfare? + How do I actively defend my faith?
Dealing with Church Scandal + Evangelizing a Modern Family
5/11/2024
This week the guys discuss dealing with a Church scandal + evangelizing a modern family
Reviving community & Avoiding burnout
5/6/2024
This week the guys discuss reviving community & how to avoid burnout!
Should one be charismatic & Why should you give your life to Jesus?
4/27/2024
Why should I give my life to Jesus + Should I be charismatic?
Being Baptized in Spirit + Why Do People Think Catholics Worship Mary?
4/20/2024
Why should I be baptized in the Spirit? & Why do people think Catholics worship Mary?
4/6/2024
This week the guys discuss youth ministry!
3/25/2024
This week the guys discuss hearing God's voice and fighting complacency
Beyond Damascus - Fighting for Life + Blessed are the Persecuted
3/16/2024
This week the guys discuss the topics of: Fighting for Life + Blessed are the Persecuted
Discerning God's WIll & How to Find Joy In Life
3/9/2024
This week the guys discuss discerning God's will + how to find joy in life.
Why Prophecy Is Important?
3/2/2024
This week the guys discuss why prophecy is important!
2/26/2024
This week the guys discuss how to revive the community. Plus, tips on avoiding burnout!
Beyond Damascus - Needing Jesus + Catholic or Charismatic?
2/17/2024
Why Do I Need Jesus + Catholic or Charismatic?
2/12/2024
-Do Catholics worship Mary + -How to relate to Christians
Baptized in the Spirit? + Catholics Worship Mary?
2/5/2024
Talking w/Strangers / Why Good People Need Jesus Too
1/29/2024
This week the guys discuss the topics of talking with strangers about Jesus, and why it is that good people need Jesus too.
1/20/2024
This week the guys discuss the importance of youth ministry!
Discerning God's Voice & Overcoming Complacency in Prayer
1/13/2024
This week the guys discuss how to discern God's voice, and overcoming complacency in prayer!
Desiring God's Will/Finding Joy
1/8/2024
This week the guys discuss desiring God's will and finding joy!
Prophecy/Prayer
12/30/2023
This week the guys discuss prophecy and prayer!
12/23/2023
Why Mass & Why is Everyone Called to Be a Missionary?
12/16/2023
Using Jesus in Speech
12/9/2023
This week the guys discuss using Jesus in speech!
11/18/2023
The Humility of St Joseph
11/11/2023
This week the guys discuss the humility of St Joseph (replay)
Why Do I Need Jesus?
11/1/2023
10/16/2023
The Humility of St Joseph: The World is in Desperate Need of Authentic Fathers with guest Devin Shadt.
What's in the Good News?
10/9/2023
Join the guys for a best of Beyond Damascus (What is the Good News?)
9/16/2023
This week the guys discuss using Jesus in speech.
Discernment
9/9/2023
Dan, Brad, and Aaron give you practical tips on how to live out your faith every day. We'll tackle important questions about what it means to have an abundant Christian life and share what we’ve learned about how to live with passion, purpose, and joy wherever you are.
Spiritual But Not Religious
9/2/2023
The dangers of being spiritual but not religious!
Youth Ministry
8/26/2023
This week the guys discuss working in youth ministry!
ST Joseph!
8/19/2023
This week the guys discuss St Joseph!
Beyond the Resume
8/12/2023
This week the guys discuss going beyond the resume
Devin Schadt Joins the Conversation!
8/5/2023
This week the guys talk with writer Devin Schadt!
The Really Good News of the Gospel
7/29/2023
Join the guys this week as they discuss the really good news of the Gospel!
Generation Z - The Loneliest Generation
7/15/2023
This week the guys discuss Generation Z and Loneliness
Jesus in Speech
7/8/2023
This week the guys discuss Jesus in our speech.
7/1/2023
This week the guys discuss discernment
6/20/2023
The Fatherless Generation
6/10/2023
A Crisis In Faith
In and Out (Cultivating Community)
6/3/2023
Cultivating Community!
Perservering
5/27/2023
This week the guys discuss perseverance!
St Joseph & Humility
5/19/2023
This week the guys discuss St Joseph and humility.
5/8/2023
Leaving careers to become missionaries
True Gospel vs. Prosperity Gospel (Part II)
5/1/2023
Part II of the discussion on the prosperity gospel
True Gospel vs. Prosperity Gospel
4/22/2023
The difference between the prosperity gospel and the good news of the true Gospel.
4/17/2023
Author and speaker Devin Schadt joins the conversation!
Relentless Almsgiving- Giving of your treasure
4/3/2023
Being Persistent with Intentions
3/18/2023
Being persistent with intentions!
Pursuing God!
3/11/2023
This week the guys discuss puruing God!
God Pursues Us!
3/4/2023
God pursues us!
New Evangelization Vs Do Evangelization
2/25/2023
Brad, Dan, and Aaron discuss what it means to actually Do the New Evangelization that JPII actually meant, and not just a buzz word that can be thrown around. We are all called to evangelize, not just produce content to put out into the void. Jesus has called us to do meaningful work and to seek and save the lost!
2/18/2023
The Fatherless Generation- A Crisis in Faith
Cultivating Community
2/11/2023
Up, In and Out-Cultivating Community
Perservering!
2/4/2023
Persevering when mission work gets tough.
Embracing Poverty (No Money, No Problem!)
1/28/2023
Brother Nathaniel talks about embracing poverty- no money, no problem!
Life and Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
1/21/2023
This week the guys discuss the life and legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
Living Like Apostles
1/14/2023
Guest Pete Burak discusses living like apostles and not losing our call.
Pursuing the Lord As One
1/7/2023
This week the guys discuss pursuing the Lord as one.
Generation Z and Loneliness
12/31/2022
This week the guys discuss Generation Z and loneliness
Putting Jesus Back Into Our Speech
12/17/2022
This week the guys discuss living the authentic life- putting Jesus back into our speech.
Makind Advent About Jesus
12/10/2022
Making Advent about Jesus and putting Christ at the center of Christmas.
God's Promise for You!
12/3/2022
Discovering God's promise for you!
Rediscovering thanksgiving and gratitude
11/28/2022
11/19/2022
Come and see the goodness of the Lord: discernment for everyone.
Seeking and Saving the Lost
11/12/2022
Seeking and Saving the Lost with Father Gabriel, CFR
Evangelization Without Selling Your Soul
11/7/2022
Technology and evangelization without selling your soul.
10/31/2022
Witnessing to Gen Z-the loneliest generation.
Author: Devin Schadt
10/22/2022
This week the guys discuss St. Joseph with author Devin Schadt
Serving Gen Z
10/15/2022
This week the guys discuss how the church can better serve Gen Z.
Justice and Mercy
10/8/2022
This week the guys talk about how God's justice and mercy work together.