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What's the Dill?
Hosted by Pete Dill · EN
What's The Dill is where we answer the most viral questions about Catholic Life. If you're driving, doing chores, or relaxing, join me in a conversation that will brighten your day.
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Ep. #177 - What the Louvre Heist Teaches Us About God’s Kingdom
Oct 2300:11:04Tap to summarizePicture this: a sunny Sunday morning in Paris. The Louvre is packed with tourists — and then, bam!A group of thieves pulls off a heist so smooth it feels like a movie. They scale the building, smash a window, and in just four minutes, they’ve stolen priceless jewels from the French Crown Jewels collection.And that got me thinking…Even in a world where everything seems to be taken — peace, time, security — there’s one thing no one can steal: what belongs to the King.In this episode, we dive into the Louvre heist and what it teaches us about God’s Kingdom — how the treasures of heaven can’t be touched, broken, or stolen. Because when your worth is in Christ, no thief can take that from you.🕒 Key Highlights:00:00 – Intro02:15 – The Wild Louvre Heist 04:04 – You Can’t Steal From the King 👂 Listen Now:Listen or watch on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple!📌 Connect with What’s The Dill:We aim to celebrate the everyday life of following Jesus, here at BackSeat Media. It is an honor to use the talents God has bestowed to proclaim the Gospel to many. Make sure to follow us on all platforms to be a part of our journey.Blog: wearebackseatmedia.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/back.seat.media/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreBackSeatMediaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backseatmedia?lang=en🔔 Subscribe for real conversations that help you walk with Jesus in the real world.If you’ve ever felt like life’s been taking more than it gives — this one’s for you.
Transcribe →Ep. #176 - God Will Not Treat You Like James Franklin And Penn State
Oct 1600:13:52Tap to summarizeJames Franklin got fired — and it’s wild how fast people go from calling you a hero to a disappointment.But if we’re honest… we’ve all felt that pressure before.To perform. To prove ourselves. To live up to expectations — whether at work, at home, or even in our faith.And when we fall short? It hurts. Because deep down, we wonder if we’ve let God down too.But here’s the truth: God’s plans aren’t built on our performance.They’re built on His promise.Just like a good coach doesn’t throw out the whole playbook after one bad game, God doesn’t give up on us when we miss the mark.He’s not measuring us by the world’s scoreboard — He’s shaping us for eternity.In this episode, we talk about what James Franklin’s firing reveals about success, failure, and how to trust God when expectations break you.🕒 Key Highlights:00:00 – Intro02:15 – The Pressure to Perform 06:00 – Why God’s Plan Isn’t Based on Your Record09:40 – The Difference Between the World’s Scoreboard and God’s👂 Listen Now:Listen or watch on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple!📌 Connect with What’s The Dill:We aim to celebrate the everyday life of following Jesus, here at BackSeat Media. It is an honor to use the talents God has bestowed to proclaim the Gospel to many. Make sure to follow us on all platforms to be a part of our Journey.Blog: wearebackseatmedia.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/back.seat.media/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreBackSeatMediaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backseatmedia?lang=en🔔 Subscribe for real conversations that help you walk with Jesus in the real world. If you’ve ever felt like your best still wasn’t enough — this one’s for you.
Transcribe →Ep. #175 - Why AI Can’t Replace Humans
Oct 900:12:57Tap to summarizeWe’re living in the age of AI—where machines can write, create, think, and even sound human.And if we’re honest… it can be a little unsettling.It raises deep questions: What makes us different? What makes us human?But here’s the thing: technology might imitate humanity, but it can’t be human.Because being human isn’t about efficiency, productivity, or even intelligence.It’s about love. Sacrifice. Relationship.And that’s what the saints show us—what it really means to be fully alive.While the world races to make smarter machines, the saints remind us to become holier humans.In this episode, we explore what artificial intelligence reveals about our own search for meaning—and how the saints show us the kind of humanity worth imitating.🕒 Key Highlights:00:00 – Intro02:20 – Why AI Can Feel Hollow05:45 – Wisdom10:01 – Fully Human👂 Listen Now:Listen or watch on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple!📌 Connect with What’s The Dill:We aim to celebrate the everyday life of following Jesus, here at BackSeat Media. It is an honor to use the talents God has bestowed to proclaim the Gospel to many. Make sure to follow us on all platforms to be a part of our Journey.Blog: wearebackseatmedia.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/back.seat.media/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreBackSeatMediaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backseatmedia?lang=en🔔 Subscribe for real conversations that help you walk with Jesus in the real world. If you’ve ever wondered how faith fits into a world run by algorithms—this one’s for you.
Transcribe →Ep. #174 - You Ask God Too Many Questions. But Here's Why That's Ok!
Oct 200:07:43Tap to summarizeKids are experts at asking questions.“Why is the sky blue?”“Do dogs go to heaven?”“Why can’t I have ice cream for breakfast?”As parents, we get peppered with questions all day long. Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we’re stumped, and sometimes we just say, “Go ask your mom.”But here’s the thing: kids ask questions because they trust us. They know we love them, so they’re not afraid to bring their curiosity, doubts, and even complaints to us.And that’s when it hit me: this is exactly how God wants us to come to Him.We don’t have to pretend to have it all together. We don’t need perfect words or polished prayers. God invites our questions—and in them, He shows us His goodness and steady love.🕒 Key Highlights:00:00 – Intro02:05 – The Funny Questions Kids Ask05:20 – Why Questions Are a Sign of Trust👂 Listen Now:Listen or watch on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple!📌 Connect with What’s The Dill:We aim to celebrate the everyday life of following Jesus, here at BackSeat Media. It is an honor to use the talents God has bestowed to proclaim the Gospel to many. Make sure to follow us on all platforms to be a part of our Journey.Blog: wearebackseatmedia.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/back.seat.media/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreBackSeatMediaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backseatmedia?lang=en🔔 Subscribe for real conversations that help you walk with Jesus in the real world. If you’ve ever felt guilty for questioning God—this one will remind you: He can handle it, and He’s good.
Transcribe →Ep. #173 - My Sick Kids Rewired My Relationship With God
Sep 2500:10:43Tap to summarizeYour kids head back to school… and suddenly, everyone’s coughing. The runny noses, the fevers, the endless cycle of bringing germs home—it’s part of family life.That was us this week. Sick again. Tired again. And honestly? It’s frustrating. But in the middle of it, I realized something: even when our bodies feel weak, Jesus is still looking out for us.Just like a parent who keeps watch when their kids are sick, God doesn’t step away when life wears us down. He’s steady. He’s faithful. And He cares for us in every season—even the germy ones.In this episode, we talk about finding God’s presence in the everyday struggles, how even sickness can remind us of our need for Him, and why His care is constant.🕒 Key Highlights:00:00 – Intro02:10 – The School Germ Cycle 08:30 – Jesus, Our Steady Healer 👂 Listen Now:Listen or watch on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple!📌 Connect with What’s The Dill:We aim to celebrate the everyday life of following Jesus, here at BackSeat Media. It is an honor to use the talents God has bestowed to proclaim the Gospel to many. Make sure to follow us on all platforms to be a part of our Journey.Blog: wearebackseatmedia.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/back.seat.media/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreBackSeatMediaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backseatmedia?lang=en🔔 Subscribe for real conversations that help you walk with Jesus in the real world. If you’re feeling worn down—by sickness, stress, or just life—this one’s for you.
Transcribe →Ep. #172 - How Should Christians Act in the Face of Evil and Tragedy?
Sep 1800:10:34Tap to summarizeEvil is real. We see it on the news every week—innocent lives lost, communities broken, families grieving. And if you’re like me, it leaves you asking: God, where are You in all this?That was me watching the headlines this week. The weight of it hit me—not just the tragedy itself, but the way it made me question: how do we hold on to hope when the world feels so dark?And then it hit me: the Cross looked like the greatest evil in history. The Son of God, betrayed, beaten, killed. But even there—especially there—God wasn’t absent. He was right in the middle of it, fighting for us.In this episode, we wrestle with tragedy and evil—but also with the unshakable truth that God has not abandoned us. He’s still present, still redeeming, still bringing light into the darkness.🕒 Key Highlights:00:00 – Intro02:30 – Why the News Hit So Hard This Week06:40 – The Cross as the Ultimate Example of God Redeeming Evil👂 Listen Now:Listen or watch on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple!📌 Connect with What’s The Dill:We aim to celebrate the everyday life of following Jesus, here at BackSeat Media. It is an honor to use the talents God has bestowed to proclaim the Gospel to many. Make sure to follow us on all platforms to be a part of our Journey.Blog: wearebackseatmedia.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/back.seat.media/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreBackSeatMediaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backseatmedia?lang=en🔔 Subscribe for real conversations that help you walk with Jesus in the real world. If you’ve ever wondered where God is in the face of tragedy—this one’s for you.
Transcribe →Ep. #171 - Saints in Sneakers: Why Carlo & Pier Giorgio Make Sainthood Real
Sep 1100:16:13Tap to summarizeWhat if sainthood didn’t look like dusty robes and ancient icons… but sneakers, coding, and mountain climbing? On September 7, 2025, Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis—a teen “God’s Influencer” who used the internet to spread devotion to the Eucharist—and Pier Giorgio Frassati—a young adventurer who turned hiking and serving the poor into a way of following Jesus. These two young saints change the game: they prove holiness isn’t locked away in history books—it’s for us, here and now. In this episode, we explore: 👟 Why Carlo’s love for Jesus transformed culture. ⛰ How Pier Giorgio lived out faith in adventure and charity. 🙏 What their canonization means for young Catholics today. 🔥 How you can live out real holiness in your ordinary, everyday life. Big takeaway: Sainthood isn’t about escaping the world. It’s about bringing heaven into it—through friendships, hobbies, work, and faith. ➡️ Don’t miss this episode—it might just change how you see your own call to holiness. Key Highlights:00:00 – Intro03:10 – Their Big Impact08:45 – Lives They Touched10:21 – How We Can Live Like Them 👂 Listen Now: Listen or watch on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple! 📌 Connect with What’s The Dill: We aim to celebrate the everyday life of following Jesus, here at BackSeat Media. It is an honor to use the talents God has bestowed to proclaim the Gospel to many. Make sure to follow us on all platforms to be a part of our Journey. Blog: wearebackseatmedia.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/back.seat.media/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreBackSeatMedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backseatmedia?lang=en 🔔 Subscribe for real conversations that help you walk with Jesus in the real world. If you’ve ever felt like a failure—or worried God might let you down—this one’s for you.
Transcribe →Ep. #170 - God Will Never Let Us Down Like Bill Belichick Did
Sep 400:16:38Tap to summarizeEveryone expected greatness.Bill Belichick, the legendary NFL coach, took over at UNC—and the hype was unreal. A new era. A proven winner. A guaranteed success.But then came the first game: a crushing 48–14 loss to TCU. The worst season opener in UNC history. The same media that praised him one week, doubted him the next.And honestly? Watching it, I realized: I’ve felt that way too.Not on ESPN—but in my walk with God. I’ve asked, “What if He lets me down? What if my story falls flat?”In this episode, we talk about what Belichick’s rough debut teaches us about expectations, failure, and faith. Because while coaches stumble and hype fades—God never does.🕒 Key Highlights:00:00 – Intro02:10 – Belichick’s Big Debut… and Big Loss06:45 – When Expectations Clash with Reality in Faith10:20 – Why God Never Lets Us Down👂 Listen Now:Listen or watch on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple!📌 Connect with What’s The Dill:We aim to celebrate the everyday life of following Jesus, here at BackSeat Media. It is an honor to use the talents God has bestowed to proclaim the Gospel to many. Make sure to follow us on all platforms to be a part of our Journey.Blog: wearebackseatmedia.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/back.seat.media/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreBackSeatMediaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backseatmedia?lang=en🔔 Subscribe for real conversations that help you walk with Jesus in the real world. If you’ve ever felt like a failure—or worried God might let you down—this one’s for you.
Transcribe →Ep. #169 - Why God Wants To Throw You A Birthday Party
Aug 2800:14:52Tap to summarizeYou’re budgeting, saving, being frugal—trying to be a responsible dad.But then comes your kid’s birthday… and suddenly, you want to go all in.That was me. I threw a bigger party than I normally would for my son. Not over the top—but more than I usually spend. And here’s the thing: it wasn’t about money. It was about telling him, “You’re worth it. You deserve to be celebrated. You’re loved.”And that’s when it hit me: this is what God does for us too.He doesn’t just train us, discipline us, or prepare us for hard things. Sometimes, He simply delights in us. He blesses us for no other reason than that we’re His kids.In this episode, we explore what it means that God throws “parties” for His children—how His blessings are sometimes just love poured out, no strings attached.🕒 Key Highlights:00:00 – Intro01:33 – Why Throwing My Son a Birthday Party Was Out Of My Comfort Zone for Me05:25 – What It Taught Me About Love and God10:13 – Where There is Love There Is The God 👂 Listen Now:Listen or watch on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple!📌 Connect with What’s The Dill:We aim to celebrate the everyday life of following Jesus, here at BackSeat Media. It is an honor to use the talents God has bestowed to proclaim the Gospel to many. Make sure to follow us on all platforms to be a part of our Journey.Blog: wearebackseatmedia.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/back.seat.media/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreBackSeatMediaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backseatmedia?lang=en🔔 Subscribe for real conversations that help you walk with Jesus in the real world. If you’ve ever doubted whether God delights in you—this one’s for you.
Transcribe →Ep. #168 - Regressions Are Normal For Babies And Your Faith Life
Aug 2100:15:56Tap to summarizeYou’re praying, showing up to Mass, trying to grow in virtue—doing the right things.But then out of nowhere… it feels like you’ve slipped backwards.The old sins resurface. The old doubts come back. And you’re left wondering, “Am I failing God?”But what if regression isn’t failure? What if it’s actually part of growth?In this episode, we unpack what my 3-year-old’s sleep regression at 2 a.m. taught me about the spiritual life. Just like kids sometimes go backwards before they leap forward, our faith can feel messy, restless, and exhausting—but God is patient in the process. Through Scripture and parenting parallels, we’ll see that God never abandons us in setbacks. Instead, He uses them to deepen our trust and prepare us for real growth.This episode is your reminder that regression isn’t the end of your story—it’s part of the way God raises you into maturity.🕒 Key Highlights:00:00 – Intro01:45 – The Sleep Regression Dad Story06:20 – It's Normal To Fall09:40 – Why God Doesn’t Panic When We Slip Back13:05 – Pressing On👂 Listen Now:Listen or watch on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple!📌 Connect with What’s The Dill:We aim to celebrate the everyday life of following Jesus, here at BackSeat Media. It is an honor to use the talents God has bestowed to proclaim the Gospel to many. Make sure to follow us on all platforms to be a part of our journey.Blog: wearebackseatmedia.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/back.seat.media/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreBackSeatMediaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backseatmedia?lang=en🔔 Subscribe for real conversations that help you walk with Jesus in the real world. If your faith has ever felt like a 3 a.m. sleep regression—this one’s for you.
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