Kevin Cotter

Kevin Cotter is the Executive Director of Programming at Amazing Parish. He previously served with FOCUS for 11 years as a missionary and Sr. Director of Curriculum. Kevin holds a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Benedictine College and a master’s degree in Sacred Scripture from the Augustine Institute. He is the author of numerous FOCUS resources and Bible studies and several books, including Dating Detox with his wife Lisa and Called: Becoming a Disciple in a Post-Christian World. Kevin currently resides in Denver, CO with his wife, Lisa, and their children.

A Summary of Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love)

I don’t believe it's an overstatement to say that Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love) is one of the most anticipated documents in the history...

An Interview with Dr. Sri on Relationships (and a Book Giveaway!)

Question One Kevin: John Paul II’s Theology of the Body has a wide following in the Catholic world. Your book, Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love looks at his...

What Catholics are Reading: Young Catholic America

The book Young Catholic America takes a compelling, well-researched, and detailed look at emerging Catholic adults (18-23 years old). As young Catholics are meeting challenges and experiences during this...

The Year of Mercy: How to Live Out Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year

This past year, Pope Francis called for an Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. The Year of Mercy begins on December 8, 2015 (the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception) and...

In a Rut? The One Simple Way to Get Out

Lately, I feel like I’ve been in a rut – personally, spiritually, professionally, you name it. When I get in a rut, I usually look to my prayer life...

Why Didn’t Pope Francis Talk to Congress about Abortion and Gay Marriage?

There I was, listening to Pope Francis’ speech to Congress with my wife on Thursday morning. Toward the end of the speech, Pope Francis brought up two topics, one...