Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

Be My Guest: Understanding Exorcisms and Avoiding the Demonic with Fr. Vincent Lampert

March 17th, 2022  |  17 mins 20 secs

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In this episode, Fr. Josh and guest Fr. Lampert discuss the topic of exorcisms, how to avoid the demonic, and how to be liberated from any connection with the demonic.

Listening to Homilies, Charisms of Religious Orders, and Lent during Pregnancy

March 10th, 2022  |  21 mins 5 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions on whether or not you have to listen to the homily at Mass, what the some of the different charisms in religious orders are, and what Lent should look like for an expectant mother.

Be My Guest: Dating and Relationship Questions with Dr. Mario Sacasa

March 3rd, 2022  |  43 mins 12 secs

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Fr. Josh is joined by special guest Dr. Mario Sacasa. They answer questions on how to discuss the discernment of marriage in a relationship, when and how to share your past, what to do when the person you have feelings for does not draw you closer to God, and how to set appropriate boundaries in a relationship.

Good Retreats, Prayer Scarves, and Resources for Lent

February 24th, 2022  |  23 mins 58 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions on how to find a good retreat, the purpose of wearing a prayer scarf (or mantilla), and what are some good resources for Lent.

Caring for Our Parents, Harry Potter, and Modes of Receiving Holy Communion

February 17th, 2022  |  27 mins 44 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions regarding a person’s responsibility to care for their parents, whether or not Christians should read Harry Potter, and what are the correct modes for receiving Holy Communion.

Women Leaders in the Church, Ephesians 5:22-23, and the Right Reception of Holy Communion

February 10th, 2022  |  28 mins 48 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions regarding the authority and leadership of women in the Church, what it means for wives to be submissive to their husbands, and how to talk with loved ones about the right reception of Holy Communion.

Syncretism, Facing Rejection, and the Proper Use of NFP

February 3rd, 2022  |  25 mins 38 secs

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Fr. Josh answers regarding the issue of syncretism, how to face rejection when pursuing your vocation, and how to use Natural Family Planning (NFP) appropriately in marriage.

Medical Marijuana, Spiritual Gifts, and the Reward of Holiness

January 27th, 2022  |  33 mins 23 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions regarding the use of medical marijuana, why an individual person does not possess all the spiritual gifts, and finally the reward of holiness and the sacrifices we make in our relationship with Jesus Christ

Traveling with a Significant Other, Prayer Lists, and Fraternal Correction

January 20th, 2022  |  16 mins 25 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about traveling with your significant other before marriage, how to prune long prayer lists when interceding for others, and how to charitably correct friends or family members who are not living virtuously.

Growing in Compassion, Seeing Christ in Others, and Emotional Chastity

January 13th, 2022  |  22 mins 22 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions on emotional chastity, growing in compassion, and seeing Christ in others.

Prayers for Souls in Purgatory, St. Michael the Archangel, and Jesus Before the Incarnation

January 6th, 2022  |  26 mins 13 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about what our prayers do for the souls in purgatory, why St. Michael the Archangel is considered a saint, and what was Jesus' nature as the Second Person of the Trinity before the Incarnation.

2021 New Years Special

December 30th, 2021  |  3 mins 37 secs

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Today, Fr. Josh encourages us to look at our vices and then to pursue the opposing virtue in the coming new year.

Christ Entered Into Our Mess

December 23rd, 2021  |  9 mins 54 secs

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This week in a Christmas special, Father Josh encourages us to pray with the Scriptures read during the Christmas Masses. As we listen to the genealogy of Jesus on Christmas Eve, he reminds us that Jesus came from a family of sinners and that Christ came to save all, no matter how great or how little the sinner.

Sacramentals vs. Superstitions, and Getting to Know God

December 16th, 2021  |  18 mins 42 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about how to properly use sacramentals and how to grow in relationship with God when prayer is tough.

Are All Religions the Same, Accepting a Partner's Sexual History, and Letting Go of Past Hurts

December 9th, 2021  |  23 mins 53 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about whether all world religions are the same, how to accept a partner’s sexual history in a dating relationship, and how to let go of past sufferings and hurts.

*Please note: This episode contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children – parental discretion is advised.

World without End, Being Worthy When Receiving Holy Communion, and if Catholicism is a Cult

December 2nd, 2021  |  26 mins 49 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about what is the meaning of "World without end" in the Glory Be, how are we ever worthy of reception of Holy Communion, and if the Catholic Church is a cult.