Whether due to biology or personal experience, we can feel challenged by the way we process our own thoughts and how they inform our views on how we interact with the world around us. We must constantly contend with societal and personal expectations and alarm about the future, and our understanding of God's love for us can become fragile.

In this latest installment of our conversations from the 2026 Diocese of Helena Eucharistic Congress, Nicholas talks to Catherine DiNuzzo LPC and Deacon Dave DiNuzzo about their charisms of mental health support awareness rooted in Catholic teaching.

For more information on Catherine and Dave's work, visit sacredheartmentalwellness.com.

When we build a responsible, responsive world that follows Christ's teachings, how do we ensure that the people He most sought to lift up - the poor, the prisoner, the stranger - have a place and voice in society? For those who fall through the cracks or find themselves in difficult situations, it can be hard to feel the presence of God or know where to turn. We hear messages of charity and consolation at Mass, but how do we bring the light of the Eucharist into the chaos of daily life, especially when daily life is complex or bleak?

Following our discussion with Fr. Mark Hoelsken about the foundations of Catholic social teaching, Nicholas sits down with Lisa Davey of Common Good Missoula, who shares the work done by Common Good Missoula and other advocacy groups, and explores the work yet to be done in order to create more equitable and compassionate communities.

As Catholics we trust in our priests, bishops, cardinals, and Holy Father to act as our shepherds. We look to them for guidance when faced with the questions of the world. How do we live a life based in the Gospel? In what ways can we, as the children of God, seek to sanctify our lives? Many of those answers can be found in Holy Scripture, the words of the saints, and the dictums laid out in our Social Teachings. Fr. Mark Hoelsken joins Nicholas to discuss some of the foundational ideas that make up this vital subject.

In these trying times, there is some confusion as to the role of the Pope in the world. He is both the leader of the Roman Catholic faithful and the ambassador of Christ to the world. He has the monumental task of teaching the Gospel to people's of all nations. Although his words have drawn recent criticism in his country of origin, they are often filtered through the lens of individual bias. In this episode, Fr Hightower sits down with Nicholas to discuss the history of the Papacy and its place in the modern world.

Whenever there is a significant change in the world, the Church responds. It is one of the jobs of our leaders to guide us through uncharted waters. Today we find ourselves in need of direction when it comes to artificial intelligence. This tool has the potential to reshape every aspect of life at every level of society. How do we proceed forward using this tool to better the world? Joining us for this episode is Fr Ricky Manalo C.S.P., who has been on the cutting edge of this research, participating in the Vatican's effort to understand this world changing tool and its ethical applications. Nicholas sits down with him to discuss how we, as Catholics, can approach artificial intelligence.

All of us are called to be active in our faith when it comes to dealing with the world. This world we live it can often be hostile to our beliefs and we might find ourselves needing to explain our doctrine. There are also those who might be curious about the Church and have a desire for a deeper understanding. In order to better communicate the message of Christ, we must go beyond the surface, seeking to find those pearls that lead to inspiration. Here we find the concept of apologetics, a philosophical method of grounding our faith in Truth so that we might evangelize more effectively. Dr. Eric Hall of Carrol College joins Nicholas to discuss our call to engage in apologetics with the world at large, whatever comes our way.

When we have publicly dedicated ourselves to Christ, we become His ambassadors. We are given a great opportunity to show the love and patience of Jesus as we go about our virtual lives. However, there are dangers to this. Social media can contain prejudice and hatred that we must deal with because of our faith. Misinformation can lead us down false paths. The constant bombardment of information can be overwhelming, and it can distract from what we strive for as Christians. However, there are safeguards and guidelines for successful navigation of the treacherous waters of the web. Sister Nancy Usselmann, of the Daughters of St. Paul, knows well how to keep our sanity and spirituality intact while still being positive representations of the Church. Nicholas has the honor to sit down with Sister Nancy to discuss how to be Online Ambassadors.

Few things are as central to Catholic belief as the holy presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Every day, at Masses held all over the world, the faithful come to honor the imperative given to us by our Savior: to take His real self into our own beings, allowing it to effuse us and change us for the better. Eucharistic Congresses serve as events of awakening, to enlighten the minds of Catholics concerning this miracle we can witness daily. These Congresses are massive undertakings, with many people working behind the scenes to ensure that the experience is as meaningful as possible. To that end, Nicholas sits down with some of those whose tireless efforts make the Eucharistic Congress of the Diocese of Helena a reality. Alex Kautzky joins us once again, as well as youth volunteer Cameron Donahue and MC Fr. Marc Lenneman. Nathan Amas, a focus missionary who is discerning the priesthood, also gives us a glimpse of the rich fruits offered to us when we are walking in the Eucharist.