Archive - Stoking the Embers

Distrust of the Church and the Malady of Suspicion

The origins, causes of Catholics' distrust of the Catholic Church; and the real story behind it

Feb 19

Mass is Just "a Meal"!? - Viral Priest Sparks Catholic Firestorm

A priest says Mass isn’t about worship, but "a meal" — Catholics are outraged. But is the real problem what he said… or what he LEFT OUT?

Feb 18

19:47

Hooked on Headlines - The Devil's Bid For Your Attention

Attention wins markets. The Devil knows that too. Here’s why Catholics must resist the lie that information is power, and awareness is a virtue

Published on The Forge • Feb 15

Viral Homily from Irish Priest Ignites Debate on the Meaning of the Mass

A viral homily from Ireland reignites a dangerous confusion about worship, the Eucharist, and the Mass itself

Published on The Forge • Feb 14

Shame, Mercy, Forgiveness - Night Watch #2

God’s mercy isn’t sentimental—It’s power. Misunderstanding that is exactly how the devil is able to shame us and lead us to despair

Feb 9

38:11

St. Irenaeus: Truth Is Received, Not Invented - The Fathers Know Best

Exploring the Church’s Role in Preserving the Truth Entrusted to Her, Unchanged Through the Ages. Part of the "Fathers Know Best" series

Feb 8

'Subtle Seductions' and Spiritual Drift

From Harry Potter services to yoga and New Age spirituality, confusion keeps getting packaged as evangelization in the Catholic world.

Feb 6

Why We Lose in Spiritual Combat

Everyone wants to go to war against the Devil. But no one is battling his ally

Feb 5

Truth Too Hot to Handle. Can YOU handle it?

Some Truth is too hot to handle, even for some Catholics. Let's do this anyway. This show was LOADED

Feb 3

51:28

January 2026

Another Millennial Saint? The Amazing Story of Joe Wilson

A prayer warrior. A tragic death. And the hidden diary that put him on the path to Sainthood. This is the story that saints are made of!

Jan 27

Catholics Have a "Truth" Problem

The Antichrist Will Fool Many, Because we Fail to "See" the Truth

Jan 26

30:41

Lies Dressed as Journalism

A case study in how facts get twisted, emotions get weaponized, and truth becomes optional—even among people who swear they’re defending it.

Jan 23

39:59

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