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A world adventurer, an opinionated engineer, and a very well read missionary priest - welcome to Sons of Thunder! Relax and enjoy the conversation, banter, and at times, ignorance, of three good friends as Sam, Marty, and Fr Dave delve into their history of adventures, faith stumbling blocks, and moments of grace. From 2006 to 2008 Sam Clear walked 15,600km around the world for the unity of the church. He nearly died 11 times. His good mates, Marty & Fr Dave, were his support crew before, during and after the enormous journey. Each episode the three friends pick apart an aspect of the walk for unity and how it plays out in everyday life. From Church history to personal prayer, from overcoming adversity to their favourite saints, and the occasional guest thrown in, Sons of Thunder is a podcast for all ages - listen, learn, laugh. (Most of the learning will come as a result of Fr Dave...)
Episodes
Mar 7, 2021
Mar 7, 2021
50 min
In the moments of being tempted to bring others down, to lower our standards, or to turn our back on God, what grace do we have at hand to fight that battle? And how can three guys on Zoom pray in unison when there's a 1sec lag? They can't.
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
1 hr 7 min
Season 3 begins with one of the most important podcasts we'll ever do - a discussion on the reality of the Divine Liturgy; the Mass. It's not what most of us grew up understanding! And Sam can't pronounce his P's.
Dec 23, 2020
Dec 23, 2020
1 hr 2 min
Pumas, pilgrimages & proposals, this interview has it all! Wrapping up our 2nd season the interview with David & Eva Batten is one of an unlikely couple becoming an ordinary family, in an extraordinary way. And how did Dave become known as 'Puma Dave'?
Dec 12, 2020
Dec 12, 2020
43 min
Likely to be sick sometime soon, or die eventually? Yep, us too. The final episode in The Sacraments series focusses on the healing power of Jesus, and not just physically. Welcome to Ep 25!
Nov 28, 2020
Nov 28, 2020
56 min
In today's episode Fr Dave explains the beauty & sacrifice of Holy Orders, Sam learns that he's wrong, again, and Marty cries over spilt beer. Thank the Lord for Fr Dave and the gift of Holy Orders!
Nov 15, 2020
Nov 15, 2020
53 min
What does it mean to enter marriage 'free', 'faithful', fruitful' and 'total'? And if you are married, or hoping to be, what is your mission through marriage? *May contain quotes from 'The Princess Bride'
Nov 6, 2020
Nov 6, 2020
38 min
The scientific observations surrounding Eucharistic miracles is an engrossing subject, especially when Fr Dave bumps into a young Italian doctor who has just finished translating into English a new book on Eucharistic miracles. A very special interview!
Oct 24, 2020
Oct 24, 2020
52 min
Ever wondered what the Eucharist actually is? Why is it so central to worship? In part IV of the sacraments series the Sons of Thunder unpack the extraordinary reality of Christ's flesh & blood in our midst; supernatural nourishment.
Oct 11, 2020
Oct 11, 2020
50 min
Do you remember your confirmation? Do you know what this sacrament of initiation is? And will Marty be successful in 'bringing back the slap'? Unlikely. Welcome to episode 20!
Oct 4, 2020
Oct 4, 2020
56 min
What is the sacrament of penance and how does it affect us? Take an examination of conscience in Part 2 of a 7 part series on the sacraments as the Sons of Thunder explore the need for, and the experience of, Reconciliation.