Restoring Christian Culture
The "Restoring Christian Culture Podcast" is a faith-driven podcast hosted by Marco Salinas and Dan Sevigny. The podcast focuses on rekindling traditional Christian values and culture. It is recorded at Sanctus Ranch, a vibrant retreat and conference center dedicated to fostering community, spiritual growth, and education grounded in Christian principles. Through discussions on faith, community-building, and personal experiences, Marco and Dan aim to engage listeners in conversations about living a faith-centered life. The podcast also feature notable speakers from the Christian community to further enrich the dialogue.
Restoring Christian Culture explores the practical ways modern Christians can rebuild authentic Christian culture in their homes, schools, and communities. Each episode offers actionable insights for those seeking to integrate traditional Christian values into contemporary life.
Restoring Christian Culture
500 Subscribers and Counting: Reflecting on Our Podcast Journey So Far
Episode 19: 500 Subscribers and Counting: Reflecting on Our Podcast Journey So Far
Hosts Marco Salinas and Dan Sevigny celebrate crossing 500 YouTube subscribers while reflecting on their successful podcast launch featuring distinguished traditional Catholic guests.
Podcast Milestone Celebration Recent success highlights from the podcast journey:
- Nick Cavazos episode surpassed 2,000 views
- Crossed 500 YouTube subscribers milestone
- Featured guests: Dr. Ed Schaefer, Dr. Peter Kwasniewski, Father John Lovell, Joe McClane, Michael Hichborn
- Natural growth through YouTube algorithm serving content to traditional Catholics
- Grateful comments from viewers discovering the channel
The Power of Male Community Observations about guest experiences at Sanctus Ranch reveal hunger for authentic masculine fellowship. High-profile Catholic speakers consistently express relief and gratitude for "guy time" around the fire. Stress visibly lifts as guests engage in real conversation with like-minded Catholics who share traditional values.
Three Types of Catholics Jesse Romero's framework for Catholic engagement:
- Jawbone Catholics: All talk, constantly complaining
- Wishbone Catholics: All wishing, hoping for improvement
- Backbone Catholics: Taking actual action to restore Christian culture
The hosts emphasize need for more backbone Catholics willing to make difficult decisions and stand against injustice.
Traditional Catholicism Under Attack Recent revelations about Traditionis Custodes surveys show faithful actually desired traditional Catholicism, contrary to official narrative. Traditional Catholics wrongly labeled as "fringe" when they represent authentic faith. Loss of community allowed radical minorities to control narrative.
Building Catholic Community Practical advice for Catholics seeking authentic fellowship: Don't wait for institutional permission, create gatherings in your domestic church, bring together like-minded Catholics for prayer and discussion, build networks supporting traditional faith formation.
Upcoming Content
- Episode with Matthias Sevigny on his Substack articles
- Whiskey, Cigars & Jesus retreat announcement podcast
- October retreat registration fills quickly
- Speaker talks from Securing Sacred Ground fundraiser
- Potential Invictus Men's Conference archive releases
Call to Action Support RCC Initiative at restoringchristianculture.org. Build backbone Catholic communities focused on authentic faith formation rather than just talking or wishing for change.