She had a porn addiction – How she now lives in freedom

June 7, 2024

Kelsey Skoch had a pornography addiction. How she overcame it, how you too can avoid temptation and addiction, advice for you on how to live with freedom from impurity, and how can we convince young women to save sex for marriage. The Catholic speaker, author, mentor, and life-coach sits down with Dive Deep.

100 Not Impossible Catholic Trivia Questions! Perfect for your walk, car trip, at work!

May 24, 2024

How well do you know our faith, the history of the Church, the sacraments, the bible, Catholic tradition, and more? Take the test!

A Catholic Response to Harrison Butker’s Speech

May 20, 2024

Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois says, “God bless Harrison Butker for speaking the truth.” This, in response to Butker’s commencement speech at Benedictine College in May. Bishop Paprocki responds to Butker’s speech that has caught the conversations of America.

Biden Mocks Our Catholic faith – Bishop Paprocki explains his viral video

May 9, 2024

Bishop Thomas John Paprocki’s May 8 viral video titled, “President Biden Mocks our Catholic faith,” is receiving tens of thousands of views (it received 21,000+ views alone in the first 24 hours). We sit down with the bishop to explain it all and what we should take from his message.

What you never knew about the process of becoming a priest

May 3, 2024

What does a diocese look for in a man who wants to become a priest? What are red flags? What evaluations occur? What about the cost of education and what exactly do seminarians learn? Becoming a priest is a lot more than than an application and going to school. Dive Deep sits down with Brian Alford, Director of the Office for Vocations for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.

A Buddhist becomes Catholic

April 5, 2024

Buddhists make up 1% of the US population, but what about Buddhists who become Catholic? Who knows, but you know it’s tiny, yet Dive Deep found one of them! Deena Bell of Springfield joins Dive Deep to share her conversion story from Buddhism to Catholicism.

Professional soccer star turns priest

March 1, 2024

Father Chase Hilgenbrinck had everything, at least in terms what the culture says – professional athlete, cool lifestyle, and fame. But that life didn’t make him fulfilled. The now Diocese of Peoria Vocation Director shares why ultimately he left life as a professional athlete to become a professional servant of God.

Confession Is More Powerful Than An Exorcism

February 1, 2024

You’ve seen in the movies the extremeness of an exorcism. But, did you know, Confession is more powerful? Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem., who has performed exorcisms, dives deep into the Rite of Exorcism, what he has experienced as an exorcist, why Confession is more powerful, and tips for how we can fend of evil.

Dr. Scott Hahn on what Catholics need to change

January 5, 2024

Dr. Scott Hahn joins Dive Deep to discuss topics such as what habits practicing Catholics need to change; why was Dr. Hahn “anti-Catholic” before he converted; how John’s Gospel changed his entire outlook on faith; how we can have Eucharistic amazement; and what should we lean on when we’re facing hardships. Dr. Hahn joined Dive Deep from the BOS Center in Springfield on Oct. 28, 2023 when he was the featured speaker at the Eucharistic Congress.

Poland > Effingham > U.S. Citizen – Fr. Michal Rosa’s unique story

December 1, 2023

Fr. Michal Rosa, pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Effingham, became a U.S. citizen July 7. It’s a journey he would have never imagined, growing up in Poland. So how did this all happen, how did Bishop Paprocki play a role, what does Fr. Rosa think of America, what does he miss the most about Poland (besides family), and what aspects of our faith does he wish America prioritized more? We Dive Deep with Fr. Michal Rosa.