Real Presence: Beyond the Virtual Screen

January 19, 2026
Fr. Jon Aamodt

We’re more "connected" than any generation in human history, yet we’ve never been lonelier. We have the world in our pockets, but are we losing our souls to the screen? Join Fr. Jon as we dive into a paradox that’s defining our age. We’re exploring why "virtual" connection often leaves us empty and how an ancient faith offers the "Real Presence" we’re actually hungering for. Whether you’re a digital native or just feeling the burnout of the scroll, this episode is a call to move beyond the avatar and into a life that’s truly, ontologically new. Let's get real.

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Episode Notes

  • The Digital Paradox: How we’ve moved from rotary phones to "Star Trek" tech, yet traded deep intimacy for maximum participation.

  • The Problem with "Pop" Christianity: Why a faith centered on "making your life better" (hedonism) falls short of the ancient promise of being born again.

  • Ontological Shift: Understanding that following Jesus isn't a life upgrade—it’s a total change in essence and identity.

  • The Feast of Two Tables: A look at why the physical gathering of the Word and the Eucharist cannot be replaced by a livestream.

  • The Ohana Challenge: Why the New Testament church is about "us" rather than "me," and a practical challenge to start "phone fasting."

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