Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

274 episodes of Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast) since the first episode, which aired on May 30th, 2018.

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    Jesus Heals the Demoniac, and Receiving the Stigmata

    June 24th, 2021  |  24 mins 18 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions about the story of Jesus healing the demoniac in Matthew 8: 25-34, and the significance and accuracy of saints receiving the marks of Jesus' crucifixion wounds on their bodies known as the stigmata.

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    Holy Masculinity, the Problem with Sending “Good Vibes”, and Attending Non-Catholic Weddings

    June 17th, 2021  |  25 mins 6 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions about restoring holy masculinity, why we shouldn’t tell people we’re sending them “good vibes”, and attending non-Catholic weddings.

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    Making Time for Prayer, Attending Mass with a Baby, and Eucharistic Miracles

    June 10th, 2021  |  22 mins 45 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions about how to make time for prayer when you are busy, what do when you are struggling to attend and participate in Mass as a new mom with a baby, and how Eucharistic miracles strengthen our belief in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.

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    Evangelizing Protestants, Patron Saints, and the Spiritual World

    May 27th, 2021  |  31 mins 38 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions about whether Catholics should invite Protestants into the Catholic Church, how to cultivate a relationship with our patron saint, and the reality of the spiritual world.

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    Rainbow Flags, Forgiving without an Apology, & Anger at God

    May 20th, 2021  |  30 mins 46 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions about whether Catholics can fly the rainbow flag, what to do when you're angry with God, and how to forgive when the person who hurt you won't apologize.

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    Marriage Discernment, Virtuous Friendships, and Tithing

    May 13th, 2021  |  27 mins 45 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions about discerning marriage, cultivating friendships that help us grow in virtue, and the Church's teaching on tithing and being generous with our money.

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    Be My Guest: All About Prayer (with Fr. Mark-Mary)

    May 6th, 2021  |  41 mins 44 secs
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    Fr. Mark-Mary, CFR joins Fr. Josh to talk all about prayer. They answer questions about hearing God's voice in prayer, developing a close relationship with God, silent vs. vocal prayer, and praying for the conversion of loved ones. Fr. Mark-Mary also shares about his new book, Habits for Holiness.

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    God's Chosen People, Vernacular Translations of the Bible, and The Second Coming of Jesus

    April 29th, 2021  |  23 mins 31 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions about God's chosen people, the development of vernacular translations of the Bible, and predictions about the second coming of Jesus.

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    Ministry Burnout, Mary's Titles, and the Diaconate

    April 22nd, 2021  |  24 mins 16 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions about experiencing ministry burnout, why we have different titles for Mary, and the process of discerning the diaconate.

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    Growing in Patience, Discerning Third Orders, and True Crime Entertainment

    April 15th, 2021  |  31 mins 3 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions about growing in the virtue of patience, discerning entering a third order as a lay person, and whether true crime entertainment can be harmful for our souls.

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    Honoring Parents, What If Aliens Exist, and the Power of the Holy Spirit

    April 8th, 2021  |  22 mins 51 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions about honoring our parents, how the Church would respond to the discovery an intelligent alien species, and how to develop a relationship with the Holy Spirit.

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    An Invitation to Pray: Holy Week Meditation

    April 1st, 2021  |  22 mins 7 secs
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    As we enter into Holy Week, Fr. Josh invites you to pray with him as he meditates on the passion, death and resurrection of Christ.

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    Union with God, Enoch & Elijah, and Visionary Saints

    March 25th, 2021  |  31 mins
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    Fr. Josh discusses what it means to become partakers of God's divine nature, how Enoch and Elijah were taken up to heaven prior to the time of Christ, and how the Church looks at mental health when investigating apparitions and visions.

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    Receiving Communion, Calling Priests "Father", and Being Present to Others

    March 18th, 2021  |  28 mins 59 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions about receiving Communion, why we call priests "father", and how we can detach from our smartphones so we can be present to those around us.

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    Interfaith Dating, Catholic Postures at Mass, and the Litany of Humility

    March 11th, 2021  |  36 mins 58 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions about interfaith dating, the meaning behind all the different kinds of postures during Mass, and the purpose of praying a challenging prayer like the litany of humility.

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    Special College Edition: Consistent Prayer, Young Saints, and Diversity in Campus Ministry

    March 4th, 2021  |  25 mins 12 secs
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    In this special edition of Ask Father Josh, Fr. Josh answers questions from college students. He discusses how to develop a consistent prayer life when you have a busy schedule and how to cultivate cultural diversity in campus ministry. He also shares inspirational saints who were holy when they were young.