Nick’s Blog
The Story Behind “The Singing Hosanna Song” (Ep. 16)
http://traffic.libsyn.com/prayermeetingpodcast/nap016.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIt’s been a while since I produced a podcast, and for that I apologize. Nick Alexander Podcast In this episode, I share where I had been hiding over... Read More
[Parody] The Singing Hosanna Song
New Parody Song I am thrilled to have a brand new parody song, based on the hit one-hit wonder song “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes. This song has had a resurgence as of late, particularly for its inclusion in the hit nostalgia... Read More
[Parody] Becky Did You Know?
Just now, I was prodded by an online friend on facebook to craft a parody song on “Mary Did You Know?” a Christmastime staple. I remember hearing this song first way, way back in 1990, by Michael English (before his multiple personal... Read More
What do Catholics think about Halloween?
Somebody had asked on Quora: Why don’t Catholics celebrate Halloween and what do they think about that day? Here’s what I wrote: Halloween CAME from the Catholic Church. Halloween is short for “All Hallows Eve”. In other words, the night... Read More
Everybody Seems to Have a Jack Chick Story. Here’s Mine.
Jack Chick, the anti-Catholic evangelist/comic-book artist provocateur, has passed away. He was 92. My First Encounter with Chick Comics I was raised in a mainline Protestant church in New York City. I had been bullied a lot in my early school years,... Read More
[Q:] How Can I Become More Mature in my Catholic faith?
How can I become more mature, Lord? Someone asked “How can I become more mature in my Catholic faith?” This was my response. Jesus simplified the Christian life for us when He reiterated the Greatest Commandment: Love the Lord your God with... Read More
What Made You Decide That You Wanted to be Catholic?
I initially didn’t want anything to do with Catholicism. I had seen the fruits of those who had claimed to be Catholic, and all I saw was hypocrisy and apathy. I was a Protestant who had a born-again deeper experience the week before I had entered... Read More
015: Tell the Good News! Five Approaches for Catholics
http://traffic.libsyn.com/prayermeetingpodcast/nap015.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Many Catholics—both those in religious life and the laity—have a desire to evangelize. They take it to heart the words of Pope Paul VI, that the Church... Read More
[New] Parody Video for Toby Keith’s “I Love This Bar”
Hello! It is with great pleasure to introduce a parody video that I had a hand in helping bring to life. A few months ago, a songwriter named Skip West contacted me for help on his idea of a country song parody, this one being a celebration of local parish... Read More
I’m Trying Snapchat
Follow me on snapchat! After catching up on the enthusiastic raves from the likes of Cliff Ravenscraft and Ray Edwards, I have decided to give snapchat a try. To put yet another social media platform is daunting, but there are some aspects to this which... Read More