Besides perennial favorites like Ascension Presents (Fr. Mike Schmitz), St. Paul Center (Scott Hahn), and Discerning Hearts, here are several more options for growing closer to Christ, both in longer interviews and in short 5-10 minutes clips. To find these, go to YouTube and in the search, type the title.

1. Pints with Aquinas: Matt Fradd's channel for all things Catholic life-liturgy, monasticism, healing, Eastern Catholicism, dating, etc.

2. A Catholic Mom's Life: A mom of five discussing family life for Catholics; many inventive ideas to improve your chances for a nap!

3. How to be Christian: Ferris makes some of the best unapologetic biblical apologetics videos available; straightforward, funny, and charitable.

4. Thomistic Institute: Creators of the best online source for learning Catholic philosophy and theology, Aquinas 101 starts at the basics and moves through the Summa with helpful graphics and a relaxed pace.

5. Catholic Productions: Dr. Brant Pitre gives uniquely insightful and down-to-earth reflections on the weekly Gospel readings that are only 10-15 minutes long, the product of years of teaching and personal study.

6. Called to More: Fr. Columba Jordan, CFR, makes little videos that are tightly edited, humble, humorous, and based on a deep understanding of Christ.

7. Renewal Ministries: Drs. Ralph Martin and Peter Herbeck do a wonderful job discussing the pursuit of Christ in the spiritual like with a no-frills YouTube channel that's one of the most charismatic on this list.

8. GabiAfterHours: Gabriel has some of the best presentations on devotion to our Blessed Mother that you'll find on the internet; excellent content!

Other names that you should try: Fr. Mark Goring, Keith Nester, Catholic Therapist, Front Porch Catholic, Religious Hippie, and the Augustine Institute.

Original music by Catholics: Harpa Dei, Patrick Lenk, Clamavi de Profundis, The Stillwater Hobos, The Hillbilly Thomists, E-Knock, and Brother Isaiah.