JMJ Missions

It's not a great idea to be a miracle chaser, but sometimes miracles can provide an extra boost to our faith. Today Dan and I delve into five Eucharistic miracles by telling their story and explaining what we think it means. We also want to pop a couple links in here, but you have to listen to see why. Beating Heart Eucharist Betania, Venezuela Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqsRDD6kXWY&t=30s Blessed Carlo Acutis List of Eucharistic Miracles Website: http://www.miracolieucaristici.org/en/liste/list.html Thanks for the support, and God bless!

Jesus was like us in all things but sin.  Dan chose two temptations that he thought were particularly challenging, and we decided to break them down and discuss why they may have been so appealing.  We have a special guest for the first two minutes of the podcast, Dan's six month old baby!  She definitely wanted to make an appearance on the show and you might be able to hear her voice in the beginning!  Check out our socials: Instagram: @jmjmissions Website:  www.jmjmissions.com

Happy Ash Wednesday! You can't have a fruitful lent without some solid fasting.  Listen in as Dan and Anthony provide three hidden gems about the benefits of fasting.   Check out our instagram: @jmjmissions Website:  www.jmjmissions.com

Jesus certainly has some "mic-drop" moments in the Gospels. These were situations in which He didn't care what you were going to think of Him or how you were going to feel. Oddly enough, the more outlandish the saying, the more likely it was something that He said verbatim!  Listen in to our top 7 tough teachings from Jesus.  Please share this podcast with a friend!  Book us for a live talk: www.jmjmissions.com Instagram: @jmjmissions

Jesus told stories (parables) all the time.  People are wired to learn through hearing the encounters of others.  Dan and I decided to tell some of our coolest prayer stories including a prompting of The Holy Spirit that helped a friend deal with a potentially life changing situation!  If you have enjoyed this podcast at all....even a little bit...or if we made you laugh quietly to yourself at any moment...then please share this podcast with a friend!  Our website:  www.jmjmissions.com TikTok:  @jmjmissions

Take the zombie test to see where you fall! You're either a complete spiritual zombie, a prayer potato, mid, a daily mass grandma (this comes with major kudos and respect), or you're a walking saint!   With so many things distracting us people seem more zoned out now than ever before.  Make sure this doesn't bleed into you or your spiritual life by listening in and analyzing your own results!  Instagram: @jmjmissions Website: www.jmjmissions.com

We pretty much get the same eight comments recycled over and over on our social media posts.  It's time to tackle these giants one by one.  These questions can appear anywhere, like a wild pokemon (pikachu was the best), and you always need to be ready to give a reason to defend your faith, so listen in! Website:  www.jmjmissions.com  Instagram:  @jmjmissions

The Eucharist is a spiritual powerhouse.  Name a better way to connect with Christ, to root out sin, and to become the person you were meant to be.  Listen in to catch these seven reasons on how the Eucharist works wonders in your soul.   These points are from one of Dan's Mission Talks that he offers live and in person.  If you are interested in booking Dan at your parish, please email us at jmjmissions@gmail.com.  Our website:  www.jmjmissions.com Instagram:  @jmjmissions

There definitely aren't any jump-scares in this podcast...  We don't want to focus on demons too much, but it is good to understand our opponent.  Listen in as Dan and Ant cover a few FAQ about demons and possession.   Side note: we're super excited about the 2022 World Cup and spent the first 8 minutes discussing soccer...and Mumford & Sons  Instagram:  @jmjmissions Website:  www.jmjmissions.com

World renowned Catholic speaker, Paul J. Kim, was in our neck of the woods last week and agreed to be a guest on our podcast! We sat down with Paul to talk about how to conquer the vice of lust, the importance of Eucharistic Adoration, and our go-to Chipotle orders! Head over to Paul's instagram and give him a follow: @heypjk  Follow our instagram:  @jmjmissions

We're cutting our Ghosts and Demons series in half by giving tips on how to stay in touch with the Light.  Ghosts and Demons Part II coming soon! **NOTE: A statement is made in this session that the Gospels can be traced back to 10-20 years of Jesus. To clear up confusion, the intention was not to say this of all four Gospels, but that a case can be made for Mark and possibly Matthew that they could have been written as early as 40-55 AD. Furthermore, the Gospel of John is widely considered to be the last Gospel written and was most likely written less than 100 years after Christ. www.jmjmissions.com

Quite possibly our spookiest podcast yet! With Halloween quickly approaching we wanted to discuss the church's teaching on demons as well as our opinions on what we think ghosts might be and if we can help these "lost souls."  Visit our website:  www.jmjmissions.com  Instagram:  @jmjmissions

Why are these sins called "deadly" and how can we fight each one? Most importantly....which Spongebob character do they represent? 

It's a brand new season and these algorithms are coming for your soul!! No but seriously, it's a little scary. We are back with our permanent guest, Catholic filmmaker Denielle Avila for this season! We also have some new and updated segments we're excited for you to hear. To support us, get to know us or book us for a talk: www.jmjmissions.com

We zoomed (no pun intended) all the way down to Texas to bring on a special guest, Taylor Schroll of Forte Catholic.  Taylor's podcast is super catholic, consistent, and popular.  In fact, he was recently featured in an article on The Wall Street Journal!  Listen in as Taylor offers advice on how to evangelize in a culture that is becoming increasingly secular, as well as some talk on our all time favorite athletes.   Taylor's Podcast can be found here.   Taylor's YouTube can be found here.   www.jmjmissions.com

Most conversion stories you hear usually involve typical party lifestyle sins...maybe too much alcohol, promiscuity, or idol worship.  Blessed Bartolo Longo was a full blown satanist.  This dude was ORDAINED in satanist ministry and was drawn back to the Lord with immense force.  He renounced his evil ways, and worked to evangelize countless souls afterwards.  Listen in to hear the full story!  Our YouTube:  JMJ Missions Instagram: @jmjmissions Website:  www.jmjmissions.com Pray for us, we are praying for you! 

Our good friend Denielle ventured outside of her comfort zone to join us on this podcast! Denielle is normally behind the scenes, directing the show, but today she stepped in front of the camera (or microphone) to offer her thoughts about the necessity for Christians to stand up for their faith and preach the Gospel.  Listen in as we argue about whether or not Central New Jersey actually exists, what virtues we need to conquer pride,  and why Padre Pio is the perfect saint to invoke when dealing with comfort zone issues!  Our YouTube:  JMJ Missions Instagram: @jmjmissions Website:  www.jmjmissions.com Pray for us, we are praying for you!

Special guest, Nicole, our official Bible reader, is back for another round of Bible Roulette! Each of us will choose a random book, chapter, and verse to see where The Holy Spirit wants to take us! Will the readings connect?? Spoiler alert....YES.   Our YouTube:  JMJ Missions Instagram: @jmjmissions Website:  www.jmjmissions.com Pray for us, we are praying for you!

Grab some coffee, preferably iced, and listen in on a conversation with our very own former youth minister, Kari Janisse! Kari ran the young adult group that changed our lives forever.  She is an EXTREMELY successful youth minister who truly knows how to light up a parish or ministry.  Listen as we talk about the challenges parishes face nowadays along with some tips on how to run a successful ministry.   Kari's YouTube:  "Youth Ministry Insights" on the "Talking Catholic" channel Instagram:  @youthministryinsights  Our YouTube:  JMJ Missions Instagram: @jmjmissions Website:  www.jmjmissions.com Pray for us, we are praying for you!

It seems like good men are in low supply today.  Why is this?  What does it mean to be a toxic man? Grab some coffee and listen to Dan and Anthony weigh in on this issue and discuss a few saints who fully demonstrated virtues that all men should strive for.   Visit our website: www.jmjmissions.com Subscribe to our YouTube:  JMJ Missions Instagram and TikTok:  @jmjmissions  Pray for us, we are praying for you! 

Did Our Lady of Fatima predict Russia's recent actions? Was Russia ever consecrated to Her Immaculate Heart?  Dan and Anthony discuss Catholic prophecy, recent events, Servant of God Maria Esperanza, and our favorite bottled water brands!  Our website:  www.jmjmissions.com Instagram: @jmjmissions TikTok:  @jmjmissions

We talk conversion, demons (literally), evangelization, and Chick-fil-A waffle fries social media extraordinaire, Amber Rose! You might know her on TikTok and IG as @the_religious_hippie. Amber is our first guest in a long time and this was a fun one!  Book Us/Website: www.jmjmissions.com Follow Us! @jmjmissions 

A quick word on abortion followed by a very candid discussion whether weed is morally acceptable, along with some advice on how to use your faith to deal with suffering and anxiety. We also discuss countries we'd love to visit, and a very interesting future German-American Saint!  Book us to speak or get more info on our website: www.jmjmissions.com Subscribe to us on YouTube, or follow us on Twitter/TikTok and Instagram: @jmjmissions

We're back from Christmas break! Here we discuss the Harry Potter series and whether it's spiritually harmful (or not) to watch the movies and read the books. Plus, some advice on video game addictions, our LEAST favorite music artists, and our Saint Cup winner: St. Paul.  For more info on us, or to book us at your church: www.jmjmissions.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel or follow us on Instagram/TikTok: @jmjmissions.  ...spreading the Gospel by all means, one soul at a time. 

The JMJ fellas talk about how to overcome sadness and sluggishness using both spiritual and practical means. This session includes a discussion of Christian mystic Sadhu Sundar Singh, St. Dymphna, and some killer Christmas presents. Website/Book Us: www.jmjmissions.com Subscribe to us on YouTube here.  Spreading the Gospel by all means, one soul at a time. 

"Religious people think they're better than everyone else." You've probably heard that stereotype, and others too. We break down a few of the most common ways Catholics/Christians get stereotyped, whether or not they have any validity, and how we can avoid each one. Also, Billy Joel gets a shoutout and St. Maria Goretti is (fittingly!) drawn from the Saint Cup.  We do other stuff too!  More Info/Book Us: www.jmjmissions.com Watch our videos and subscribe to our YouTube Channel

A funny (and honest) opening segment on the most embarrassing moments of our lives, followed by our opinions and tips on relationships and how to overcome sins against purity. Finally, a very inspiring young person is chosen from the "Saint Cup." This was a fun session to record and you won't want to miss it!   Get more info or book us at: www.jmjmissions.com Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter: @jmjmissions

EXTRA release! Is TikTok ruining the world? Plus, we discuss the recent events in Houston, our favorite board games, and the inspiring story of St. Maximillian Kolbe.  Find us on YouTube & Facebook (JMJ Missions), Instagram & TikTok (@jmjmissions) Website/Book Us: www.jmjmissions.com

SEASON TWO IS HERE!  On this feast of All Saints, we talk about the meaning of divine providence, give true stories of divine intervention in our personal lives, and unveil a brand new Saint segment. Don't forget to comment the Easter egg and subscribe to us on YouTube...and consider supporting us (links below)!  JMJ Missions: Spreading the Gospel, one soul at a time.  Website/Book Us: www.jmjmissions.com

What happens when the culture around you seems to value comfort over human life itself? In this session, we talk abortion, hope, St. Gianna Molla, and whether or not Halloween is a pointless holiday.  For more info or to book us, go to jmjmissions.com!

Anybody can just flip open to a random page in the Bible and start reading...but there's no theater in that.  Tonight we played a round of our famous "Bible Roulette" game.  Along with a special guest, (Dan's sister, Nicole), we randomly took turns choosing a testament, book, chapter, and verse to see where we would land!  Much to our surprise, the three readings ended up having almost EXACTLY the same theme.  You'll have to listen to find out what it was! 

If you don't understand it, looking at a crucifix can be scary. Some think it's depressing, some a sign of weakness, and even some Christians don't understand how Christ's death actually saves us. Tune in for some common misinterpretations of the cross, their solutions, and a pretty random would-you-rather debate! To support us, head to www.jmjmissions.com. God bless! 

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Most Q and A's are pretty gentle....ya know, easy questions, fluffy answers, you get it.  This one is different.  Rocco comes out SWINGING for the fences trying to stump Dan with some intense, sometimes dark (but authentic) spiritual questions.  This podcast was actually a video that we uploaded to our YouTube channel about a year ago titled "Rapid Fire Q and A."  Be sure to stick around until the end of the podcast to hear our analysis and how to connect with the Holy Spirit when faced with a difficult question.  

What is love? Baby don't hurt me....ok this isn't about the iconic song from the 90's...this is about the church's definition and explanation on what true love actually is.  

"Next Episode in 3, 2, 1...." We all do it. You know you've been watching for three hours but the last episode ended on a cliffhanger, and the next episode is the season finale. Why is it so tempting to start watching and so difficult to stop? Listen in as we talk about the spiritual ins and outs of binge watching shows and how to free yourself from this attachment.

Yo if she doesn't like coffee....or the Phillies...I'm out. Ok, not really, but today we talked about some much larger red flags to look out for when dating. Remember, no one is perfect, and we all have our flaws, but if this person is pulling you away from Christ, or vice versa, then it might be time to walk away. St. Joseph, most chaste spouse, pray for us!

Our completely trustworthy, perfect, super successful tips on how to find the significant other that God may have in store for you. Trust us, we're are pros at this. Ok, not really, but you this is going to be a good topic for anyone, whether you're in a serious relationship or you're single.

In our first YouTube video ever, we attempted to answer the question as to Why Doesn't God Talk to Me? Many times, people will say "if God is real, why doesn't he just appear in front of us all in New York City?" The answer is revealed in today's episode!

People can sense if someone is being fake REALLY quickly. Listen in as we offer a few tips on how to deal with fake people, and how to realize if you are secretly the fake one lol!

From after-death healings from Saints, to Jesus walking on water, miracles are TOTALLY a thing. We discuss a few of our favorites and also settle an infamous "would you rather" question involving coffee or dessert lol.

Vinny the Barber, also Rocco's little brother, has been our friend for over 20 years! Through the years he has been nothing but a symbol of strength, discipline, motivation, and spiritual grit. Listen as we discuss how Vinny went from being a bullied middle schooler to the owner of his very own barbershop!

Loneliness has become a HUGE problem among people of all ages during the pandemic. Listen as we break down two different kinds of loneliness in this podcast; the loneliness of Jesus, and the loneliness of Judas. One is borne through the natural isolation that comes with going through our struggles, while the other comes from grave or mortal sin. We offer some tips to offer courage and consolation for those going through difficult or lonely times, and also talk about why Rocky IV is CLEARLY the best Rocky movie of all time.

JMJ invites its FIRST guest, professional photographer and longtime friend Kate from Kate McCarthy Photography to talk about our conversion experiences, along with the importance of having a solid community to help affirm your faith.

The JMJ boys talk dreams, pizza toppings, and finding your true identity in God.

In tonight's podcast, Anthony, Rocco, and Dan of JMJ Missions introduce themselves and discuss their motivations and reasons for starting this ministry! Stick around to hear a few tips on how to draw your confidence from God alone! Lastly, we answer a common spiritual question of "how do we know we are forgiven by God?" Pray for us, we are praying for you!

Welcome to our first episode!! Tonight we discussed some of our most powerful moments of prayer that we ever experienced. JMJ Missions is composed of three lifelong best friends, who's mission is to spread the Gospel one soul at a time! We are professional motivational speakers, Catholic YouTubers, and podcasters. Show more