In this episode of the FREEDRIFT podcast, I sat down with Father Tom Miller, a Catholic priest from the Archdiocese of St. Louis and the voice behind the Humbuggery Substack. I wanted to do this episode so we could talk about Lent, and we wound up talking about a ton of additional topics, including musicals and St. Louis-style pizza. Father Tom shares his 33-year journey in the priesthood, his love for history and "White Pilled Wednesdays," and why he believes Western civilization is inextricably tied to the Catholic Church. Something here for everyone, whether you’re a "recovering Catholic," a convert, or just someone looking for a bit of light in a dark digital age.Follow Father Tom Miller:Substack: Humbuggery https://substack.com/@padre66Locals: Padres Community https://atpadres.beta.locals.com/feed?mode=profile&username=Padre--------00:00 Introduction and Background of Fr. Tom Miller02:59 The Journey to Priesthood03:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts29:20 The Impact of Christ's Presence30:37 The Power of Peace in Faith32:34 The Role of Mary in Catholicism34:54 Understanding the Church's Hierarchy36:45 The Revival of Catholicism in America38:52 Balancing Feelings and Logic39:50 The Purpose of Substack and Community Engagement42:34 The Journey of Converts and Spiritual Influences45:50 The Importance of Historical Context in Faith48:45 The Depth of Catholicism: A Hidden Treasure50:26 Final Thoughts and Blessings53:14 Untitled-5.mp4----------FREEDRIFT is a Substack for feature writing, profiles, cultural commentary, interviews, tech nonsense, theory, philosophy, flash fiction, essays, recipes, reviews, listicles, weird to the max, usually with a soundtrack.https://substack.com/@freedrift