https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/guiding-our-direction--5686024enSociety & CultureCopyright Matthew Avilahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f25aff018593ce6edcaf349cd655dfd8.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/guiding-our-direction--5686024Fri, 16 Jun 2023 02:59:32 +0000Matthew AvilaMatthew Avilaavimatt5@gmail.comHello, my name is Matthew Avila and I am a 23 year old Catholic college student. In this podcast, Guiding Our Direction, we will discuss many topics in the world about Jesus, Christianity, and everything in between. We will have different guest...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-creation--54454035How did God create the world and who created God? Why did God rest on the 7th day of creation? What is the significance of Eve eating the fruit on the tree? Why did God create people, is he lonely in heaven?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54454035Fri, 16 Jun 2023 02:03:03 +0000Matthew AvilaMatthew is joined by Pastor Kevin Yriarte of Journey Church in Covina, CA. How did God create the world and who created God? Why did God rest on the 7th day of creation? What is the significance of Eve eating the fruit on the tree? Why did God create...How did God create the world and who created God? Why did God rest on the 7th day of creation? What is the significance of Eve eating the fruit on the tree? Why did God create people, is he lonely in heaven?]]>2484christian,church,creation,god,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/power-of-the-rosary--54306865
Get answers here with guest and cousin Michael Sideri.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54306865Mon, 12 Jun 2023 23:07:26 +0000Matthew AvilaWhat is the rosary? Where did Catholics get the idea of the rosary? Isn't the rosary too focused on Mary and not enough about Jesus? Is the rosary even biblical? Why does the devil hate the rosary? Get answers here with guest and cousin Michael Sideri.
Get answers here with guest and cousin Michael Sideri.]]>2458catholic,college,jesus,prayer,rosarycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-and-homelessness--54215802
Get answers here with guest and my uncle Paul Avila. Plese check out and help his non-profit to help the homeless by visiting @Paulysproject on Instagram or www.paulysproject.org.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54215802Sat, 10 Jun 2023 23:27:43 +0000Matthew AvilaWhy does God allow homelessness? How does God work through homelessness? How do the homeless react when you express your faith to them? What is a good bible verse that could give a homeless person hope? Get answers here with guest and my uncle Paul...
Get answers here with guest and my uncle Paul Avila. Plese check out and help his non-profit to help the homeless by visiting @Paulysproject on Instagram or www.paulysproject.org.]]>2605catholic,church,god,homeless,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-coming-of-christ--54145592
Get answers here with guest Merisa Marquez from One and All Church in San Dimas, CA.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54145592Fri, 09 Jun 2023 01:54:41 +0000Matthew AvilaWhat's the difference between the Jesus' first coming to earth and his second coming? Are there any bible verses that talk about the Second Coming? Do we know when the Second Coming will be? We should we doing as Christians before the Second Coming...
Get answers here with guest Merisa Marquez from One and All Church in San Dimas, CA.]]>2606catholic,church,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-and-first-responders--54071636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54071636Fri, 02 Jun 2023 01:50:07 +0000Matthew AvilaDo you feel there are a lot or not many devout Christian police officers? How can you express your faith as a police officer? Does God hate criminals? What is a good bible verse that can help police officers while in the line of duty?2382catholic,crime,jesus,officers,policecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/advice-for-non-believers--53998867
Get answers here with guest Jackson Rosser.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53998867Thu, 25 May 2023 16:56:01 +0000Matthew AvilaWhy do we believe in God? Is there proof of God? Is there anything we can show to know God is living? Isn't being a nice person good enough, why do we have to believe? Does God hate non-believers? What are some examples of things every person can't...
Get answers here with guest Jackson Rosser.]]>2519catholic,church,god,jesus,non-believerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faith-and-works--53976298
Get answers here with guest and my younger brother Gabriel Avila.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53976298Tue, 23 May 2023 20:52:48 +0000Matthew AvilaWhat is faith and what are works? What are examples of faith with works? Where in the Bible does it talk about faith and works? Are works needed to go to heaven? Get answers here with guest and my younger brother Gabriel Avila.
Get answers here with guest and my younger brother Gabriel Avila.]]>2192catholic,church,faith,jesus,workscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-do-catholics-have-the-pope--53924105
Get answers here with guest Greg Lima.If you have any real estate questions/needs you can check him out on Instagram @greg_lima_real_estate]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53924105Thu, 18 May 2023 22:08:23 +0000Matthew AvilaWho is the Pope? Where did Catholics get the idea of the Pope? Why do Catholics follow the Pope when we should only be following Jesus? Why do Catholics believe the Pope has infallible authority? Get answers here with guest Greg Lima.If you have any...
Get answers here with guest Greg Lima.If you have any real estate questions/needs you can check him out on Instagram @greg_lima_real_estate]]>2689cathoic,christianity,church,jesus,popecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-a-relationship-with-jesus--53881863
Get answers here with guest and my aunt Catherine Butler. Please go check her out on YouTube: Prayer From The Heart.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53881863Tue, 16 May 2023 02:16:19 +0000Matthew AvilaWhat does it mean to have a relationship with Jesus? What is the difference between knowing Jesus and knowing about Jesus? Why should someone feel different about a relationship with Jesus if they had bad relationship experiences in the past? What...
Get answers here with guest and my aunt Catherine Butler. Please go check her out on YouTube: Prayer From The Heart.]]>2609bible,catholic,jesus,prayer,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learning-the-latter-day-saints-faith--53544922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53544922Sat, 15 Apr 2023 15:00:56 +0000Matthew AvilaWhat is the Book of Mormon and where did it come from? Why do you believe Joseph Smith was a prophet? What is General Conference in the LDS faith? Why do you have missionaries that go door to door and what is the goal of these missions? Get answers...2656cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-should-go-to-church--53478191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53478191Sat, 08 Apr 2023 15:00:09 +0000Matthew AvilaWhat do you get in church that you don't get in the outside world? Why do we need to go to church every Sunday? Why is just being "spiritual" and not belonging to a church not the best thing? What advice would you give for someone who finds church to...2677cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-prayer--53412301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53412301Sat, 01 Apr 2023 15:00:37 +0000Matthew AvilaWhat is prayer? When you pray, aren't you trying to change God's mind? What is intercessory prayer? Isn't that idolatry? What is a memorable prayer that has been answered in your life? Get answers with special guest and my dad, Robert Avila.2577cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hip-hop-and-rap-s-effect-on-christianity--53334291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53334291Sat, 25 Mar 2023 15:00:03 +0000Matthew AvilaHas hip hop and rap made a positive or negative impact on Christianity? What about Christian rap? Why isn't there really any Catholic hip hop? What can we do to keep God's name holy in music? Get answers with guest and hip hop artist Devin Allen.2431cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-we-saved-by-faith-alone--53247429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53247429Sat, 18 Mar 2023 15:00:06 +0000Matthew AvilaFrom the Catholic point of view, we are not saved by faith alone. Here are some points and bible verses on why there is more than just faith to be saved.2516cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-does-god-allow-bad-things-to-happen--53168048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53168048Sat, 11 Mar 2023 16:00:21 +0000Matthew AvilaDoes God create these bad things happening? Does God punish people? Why is God silent during serious situations like wars or illnesses? What should I do if something bad/evil is happening in my life? Tune in to this podcast as we answer your questions...2300cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-mary-so-important-to-catholics--52848962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52848962Sat, 25 Feb 2023 16:00:45 +0000Matthew AvilaWhy do we honor Mary? Why do we believe Mary was sinless? Does Mary have power to answer prayer? Best advice to building a relationship with Mary? Listen here for great feedback from our guest Enrique Canto.2019cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-does-god-send-people-to-hell--52775659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52775659Sat, 18 Feb 2023 16:01:34 +0000Matthew AvilaWhat is Hell to you? I thought God was loving, why does he send people to Hell? Why doesn't God get rid of Hell? How do I avoid going to Hell? Answers are here with guest Jackson Rosser.2389cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-did-jesus-die-on-the-cross--52703206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52703206Sat, 11 Feb 2023 16:01:39 +0000Matthew AvilaMatthew has a great talk with Pastor Irv of Tylertown Church in Clarksville, TN. Give a listen and see the great insights Pastor Irv gives about the cross!2437cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/looking-forward-to-heaven--52636329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52636329Sat, 04 Feb 2023 16:01:03 +0000Matthew AvilaMatthew is joined by his friend Kolby to talk about Heaven. What is heaven? How do we know heaven is real? Does scripture describe heaven? Does everyone go to heaven? Hope you enjoy the great insights of eternal glory!2665cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catholic-vs-baptist-baptisms--52569668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52569668Sat, 28 Jan 2023 16:00:13 +0000Matthew AvilaLearn about the different beliefs and views on baptism from a Catholic and Baptist perspective. Today we have our guest speaker Bruno helping us with answer.2068cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-should-read-the-bible--52503171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52503171Sat, 21 Jan 2023 16:01:46 +0000Matthew AvilaLearn about why reading the Bible is an important aspect of life with our guest speaker Josh Moore.2301cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-jesus-ask-us-to-do-in-this-life--52441307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52441307Sat, 14 Jan 2023 16:00:55 +0000Matthew AvilaLearn about what God calls us to do in this life with guest speaker Alan2374cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/young-people-and-jesus--51798065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51798065Sat, 05 Nov 2022 18:29:30 +0000Matthew AvilaWhy should a young person follow Jesus? What are the pro's and what are the challenges about being a Christian? Matthew and his friend Bruno discuss an interesting topic for the youth out there.2450cleanfull