"Why is no one else singing?" This question occurred to Fr James Mallon during his first Mass, noticing that the congregation seemed disengaged. It was an encounter that led him to ask, "Where is the joy? How do we help people encounter the living God?"

In this episode of Into the Truth, Fr James Mallon, founder of Divine Renovation, discusses how his search for answers led him to focus on evangelisation and parish renewal, including the use of the Alpha Course.

This conversation offers insights into how parishes can move beyond ritual formalities to re-engage the faithful, bringing new life to Catholic parishes.

Find out more:

Catholic Truth Society: https://www.ctsbooks.orgDivine Renovation: https://divinerenovation.org/Divine Renovation UK: https://divinerenovation.org/united-kingdom/The Alpha Course: https://alpha.org.uk/

Please note: This episode contains discussions on sexual intimacy within the context of Catholic marriage and may not be appropriate for younger audiences. In this episode of Into the Truth, Dr Edward Sri unpacks the messy realities of marriage and the unique challenges modern couples face.

Drawing from his 25 years of marriage as well as his experience leading FOCUS missionaries, Dr Sri explores the dangers of secularisation in relationships and the often-misunderstood beauty of marriage through the lens of Theology of the Body.

He offers practical advice for Catholics on navigating marriage, including how to approach intimacy and embrace Natural Family Planning. Dr Sri also addresses deeper questions: What is the true meaning of love? Why does the modern view of love leave us lonely and unfulfilled? Watch or listen for helpful answers and timeless wisdom inspired by Pope St John Paul II on living out authentic love in today’s world.

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Christianity is no longer in fashion. This means that being a Christian is counter-cultural. In this episode of Into the Truth, Rev Nicky Gumbel, the pioneer of the Alpha Coruse, explains that challenge for the Church today is to bravely speak our counter-cultural message. "If we simply mouth the same platitudes as the culture," he says, "what is there that’s distinctive about our faith?" Find Nicky on social media: @NickyGumbel on Instagram, Facebook and X (Twitter) The Alpha Course

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