Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

The Pill, Choosing Godparents, and Loneliness

September 18th, 2018  |  37 mins 49 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about taking the birth control pill for health issues, choosing holy godparents, and dealing with an overwhelming loneliness. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at [email protected]. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Working Moms, Quitting Smoking, and Can We Lose Our Salvation

September 11th, 2018  |  34 mins 54 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about the Catholic teaching on salvation, how to quit smoking, and struggles with being a working mother. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at [email protected]. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Lust, Reading Scripture, Lying, and Jehovah’s Witnesses

September 4th, 2018  |  37 mins 15 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about struggling with lustful thoughts, guidance on how to read Scripture, if lying is ever OK, and what to do when Jehovah’s Witnesses knock on your door. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at [email protected]. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Virgin Mary, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and Discerning Vocation while Experiencing Same-Sex Attraction

August 28th, 2018  |  37 mins 47 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about the Catholic view of the Virgin Mary, problems with IVF, and how to discern your vocation while experiencing same-sex attraction. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at [email protected]. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Living in Sin, Dating, Forgiving Oneself, and Jealousy

August 21st, 2018  |  42 mins 20 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about how to respond to family members who are living an openly sinful lifestyle, feeling left out and bitter trying to date while remaining holy, forgiving oneself after not baptizing a child, and jealousy over a co-worker getting a better job. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at [email protected]. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Hormone Replacement Therapy, 30 Years Since Last Confession, When Do We Receive Our Souls

August 14th, 2018  |  34 mins 36 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about transitioning from male to female, concerns about going to confession for the first time in 30 years, and when a person’s soul is created.

Childhood Abuse, Anxiety, Converting to Catholicism, Father Abandonment, and Communion Cup

August 7th, 2018  |  37 mins 52 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about following the commandment to honor your parents when it comes to childhood abuse, living with chronic anxiety, being the first in a family to convert to Catholicism, dealing with absent fathers, and avoiding the communion cup during flu season. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at [email protected]. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

The Bible, Masturbation, Honeymoon Abstinence, and Holy Communion

July 31st, 2018  |  37 mins 15 secs

Fr. Josh answers questions about fertile honeymooners, self-gratification, cannon law, and the (supposed) decline of morality since biblical times.

Divorce, Going to Hell, and Being Angry at God

July 24th, 2018  |  41 mins 38 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about contested divorce, if mortal sin automatically leads to hell without confession, and if anger at God is a sin. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at [email protected]. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Racism, Non-Catholic Bible Studies, Organ Donation, and Plastic Surgery

July 17th, 2018  |  40 mins 30 secs

Fr. Josh answers questions about racism in the United States, attending non-Catholic Bible studies, organ donation, and plastic surgery. If you have a question, comment, or a response for Fr. Josh, email us at [email protected]. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Is Your Spouse Your Friend, How to Be Catholic at Work, Is Sex Just to Make Babies, and Healing from Past Dating Wounds

July 10th, 2018  |  32 mins 19 secs

Fr. Josh answers questions about being friends with your spouse, living out your Catholic faith in a secular workplace, whether sex is just for having babies, and how to heal from past dating wounds. If you have a question, comment, or a response for Fr. Josh, email us at [email protected]. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Vasectomies, Death of a Family Member, Prayer Journaling, and Gay Relationships

July 3rd, 2018  |  42 mins 15 secs

Fr. Josh answers questions about what to do if you had a vasectomy prior to having a conversion, how to regain faith after the death of a loved one, prayer journaling, and gay relationships within your family. If you have a question, comment, or a response for Fr. Josh, email us at [email protected]. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Infant Baptism, Ending Friendships, and Purgatory

June 26th, 2018  |  34 mins 54 secs

Fr. Josh answers questions about baptizing infants, ending friendships, and the purpose of Purgatory.
If you have a question, comment, or a response for Fr. Josh, email us at [email protected]. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Infidelity, Venial Sins, Letting Go, and Anger

June 19th, 2018  |  35 mins 26 secs

Fr. Josh answers questions about infidelity and divorce, confessing venial sins, letting go, and feeling anger towards others. If you have a question, comment, or a response for Fr. Josh, email us at [email protected]. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Pope Francis, Priests Playing Favorites, and Celibacy

June 12th, 2018  |  35 mins 14 secs

Fr. Josh answers questions about Pope Francis and the media, priests playing favorites with parishioners, and dealing with celibacy as a priest. If you have a question, comment, or a response for Fr. Josh, email us at [email protected]. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Game of Thrones, Fallen-Away Catholics, and Discernment

June 6th, 2018  |  34 mins 8 secs

Fr. Josh talks about Game of Thrones, fallen-away Catholics, and discernment.

Glory Story (3:01)

Game of Thrones (7:36)

Fr. Josh, is it immoral to watch Game of Thrones? I have several Catholic friends who watch this show and claim that despite the explicit sex, nudity, innuendos, and violence, their spiritual life is not impacted. Most of them don’t even fast forward through the scenes. They claim the storyline is completely worth it. While I don’t argue with the exciting plot, I think watching this, especially as a Catholic is immoral. It is basically pornography, and it promotes the objectification of people. In short, the end doesn't justify the means. Am I being too picky, or as Catholics should we be more careful about the TV shows and movies we watch?

-Michael

Fallen-Away Catholics (16:32)

What would be your advice on how to reach my 21 year old son who has left the Catholic faith?

-Patricia

Discernment (23:17)

How did your family handle you becoming a priest? What about if you were an only child and your parents were hoping for grandchildren? Couldn’t it seem selfish for you to ignore what they want to pursue what you want? How would you deal with disappointing them?

-John