Rick AkinsSep 28, 20181 minParish seminarParish Presentation - It is always a time of challenge and reflection when you experience opposing viewpoints. For me, as a Catholic, I...
Rick AkinsSep 24, 20181 minRadio Interview - Upcoming Fiction Book, NicodemusSometimes, don't we just want to read a good story? Keep away, for now, the theory and theology, I just want to be carried away to a...
Rick AkinsSep 14, 20181 min"Hear all about it!"Thanks to all the hard work from my publishers at New City Press, the Audible version of Challenged to Grow is now available. A very...
Rick AkinsAug 31, 20184 minAngry at MeLike many, I was at first angry about the new report from the PA grand jury regarding the clergy sex abuse scandal in that state. Beyond...
Rick AkinsAug 8, 20181 minA ProfileFollowing a recent parish presentation concerning the book, Challenged to Grow, Mike Poglitsch from Acclaim Media submitted a profile to...
Rick AkinsJul 31, 20182 minFundamentally AquinasOne of the things which greatly helped my launch of Challenged to Grow were reviews from other authors and experts in the theological...
Rick AkinsJul 28, 20181 minUsing Popular Culture to Explain the FaithCan yo use the movies to help explain our Catholic faith? Check this out...
Rick AkinsJul 21, 20181 minA look at life issues and the challenges we faceIt was a great pleasure to discuss my new book, Challenged to Grow, with radio host Leticia Velasquez. She is co-founder of KIDS (Keep...
Rick AkinsJul 10, 20181 minNew reader review of Challenged to GrowVery pleased to see new 5-star reviews for Challenged to Grow. For those interested in evangelizing the world with the good news,...
Rick AkinsJul 4, 20181 minTV Interview on Shalom WorldShalom World is a commercial-free, high-definition, Catholic family channel that reaches out to the world with the truth of Christ. Last...
Rick AkinsJun 20, 20183 minAuthor Interview - Kevin VostOne of the things which greatly helped my launch of Challenged to Grow were reviews from other authors and experts in the theological...
Rick AkinsJun 8, 20181 minExplaining the Faith through Movies and a CookieSometimes, an image or scene from a movie can speak a thousand words. My new book, Challenged to Grow is now available through New Citry...
Rick AkinsJun 2, 20181 minA LISt for Christian UnderstandingMy new book, Challenged to Grow, comes out June 15. The book grew out of more than a decade living within both Catholic and Evangelical...
Rick AkinsJun 2, 20181 minChallenge Yourself to GrowThe new book, Challenged to Grow, is now available for pre-orders! First-hand and practical insights into the following: - What are the...
Rick AkinsMay 3, 20181 minRead All About ItAs I went through the last edits of my upcoming book with the publisher, I was drawn toward putting together a new resource that could...
Rick AkinsApr 23, 20181 minA Big Thank YouA big thank you to my wonderful editor, Tom Masters, and the great people at New City Press!
Rick AkinsMar 4, 20181 minBook AnnouncementWe are pleased to announce the publication date for our new book, Challenged to Grow. Click here for the Amazon page. New City Press...
Rick AkinsDec 13, 20171 minWhy I Remained CatholicMy new book, Challenged to Grow, covers many topics, but the book took final shape around one questions - Why am I remaining Catholic?...
Rick AkinsDec 5, 20171 minBook AnnouncementWe are pleased to announce the publication date for our new book, Challenged to Grow. New City Press will kick off the Lenten season,...
Rick AkinsNov 18, 20171 minLuke, I am your Father (Part 2)My good friend and wonderful author, Jim Papandrea, has released a new book. The theme is the prevalence of Christ-like figures within...