Catholic writer, podcaster, educator, guru at Stoking the Embers. Bringing Catholic back.
Dec 16, 2025
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5 min read
There's something oppressive going on in France. It calls itself "oversight" but it's actually intimidation.
Commentary
Dec 14, 2025
6 min read
Podcast and articles have been HOT 🔥 but it's about to get hotter! 🔥🔥🔥
Dec 2, 2025
Why the sacrifice of the Mass is the ONLY definition of worship and why "Catholic Idolatry" is a fairytale told by the ignorant.
Nov 30, 2025
The Fire Branded podcast is 'sparking' interest everywhere. Check out the first two episodes that 'blased' onto YouTube.
Last night’s episode hit anti-Catholics hard, and tonight I break open the biggest Catholic truths behind the moments that had everyone talking.
Podcast
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"Throwin' Fireballs" at anti-Catholic haters hurling faulty arguments and claims at Catholics, after a viral video on IG sparks fires of both inspiration and rage
Nov 26, 2025
9 min read
'We’re living through a level of resistance to the Gospel the Church hasn’t seen" So here is my contribution to pushing back against that resistance.
Dispatches
Nov 22, 2025
Extremism grows when people become ideas instead of persons. So remember this each time before hitting "Reply" think of hitting ha comment/reply box.
Nov 20, 2025
4 min read
A new Discord community and YouTube channel, plus a new feature just for you!
News
Nov 15, 2025
10 min read
This is truly a scandal, but it isn't a 'Vatican Scandal' Let me show you who the real scandalizers are.
Nov 14, 2025
If your Catholic Fire isn't lit, you may wind up in trouble (like I almost did!)
Nov 7, 2025
Five simple but POWERFUL things you can do to bring ritual into your daily life.
Oct 28, 2025
Recent Reflections, seeing, surrendering, and staying in the Spirit. TJ's Catholic firebrand Dispatch has some important lessons for you, Catholics (and other Christians😁
Oct 25, 2025
Seeing the world as it is might ruin your peace—but it might also save your soul.
Monologue
Oct 22, 2025
A Reflection on How to Receive the Infinitely Valuable Gift that God is Offering Us
Reflections
Oct 21, 2025
...and why some are uneasy, and not entirely without reason.
Catholic News
Oct 20, 2025
2 min read
The Catholic Adventurer has changed gears and so has the Waypoint Dispatch
A deep and powerful encounter with a genuine saint-to-be is the story behind my motivation for the launch of The Saint Foundry.
Aug 8, 2025
3 min read
A Summary of an article on my Substack - A Social Media Showdown on Who Really Decides What’s “Catholic”
Article
Aug 7, 2025
7 min read
Obedience, the ancient roots of our prayer devotions, and putting "Catholic" against the shadow of the secular world.
Aug 2, 2025
This isn't clickbait, but "The answer will SHOCK you!"
Episode Clip
Aug 1, 2025
"Using Prayer beads is not biblical!" he said. But that doesn't mean it isn't Christian! Here's a short history of prayer beads, leading to the Rosary.
Jul 31, 2025
This tragic story is a stark reminder of the importance of grounding our children in the Catholic/Christian faith. Innocence without good formation is not enough.
Jul 30, 2025
Now what does this mean for us? Here's the history, and my reaction to all this.
Jul 29, 2025
Where is Modern Innocence? It Isn’t Dead—We Just Stopped Believing in It.
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