Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

271 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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    Glorifying God, Salvation for Non-Christians, and the Fall of Man

    February 4th, 2021  |  30 mins 27 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions about what it means to glorify God with our actions, how salvation for non-Christians works, and how to understand the symbolism in the fall of Adam and Eve.

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    Hearing Confessions, Political Leadership, and Fighting Temptation

    January 28th, 2021  |  28 mins
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    Fr. Josh answers questions about what it's like to hear confessions as a priest, how to talk about political leaders, and how to practically fight thoughts of temptation. This episode contains adult themes that are not suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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    Name Changes in Scripture, Overcoming Envy, and Daily Prayer

    January 21st, 2021  |  19 mins 19 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions on name changes in the Bible, overcoming envy, and creating a daily prayer routine.

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    Be My Guest: Brandi Kilbert on Women's Health (Abortion, Contraception, and IVF)

    January 14th, 2021  |  32 mins 27 secs
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    Fr. Josh is joined by Brandi Kilbert to discuss all things women's health- natural family planning, contraception, abortion, and in vitro fertilization. Brandi Kilbert is a nurse, creighton fertility care specialist, wife, mom and the Director of Marriage and Family life at Fr. Josh's parish, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary.

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    Forgiving Betrayal, the Universal Call to Holiness, and the Role of an RCIA Sponsor

    January 7th, 2021  |  43 mins 27 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions on forgiving and healing after betrayal, the universal call to holiness across all vocations, and how to guide someone entering the Catholic Church as an RCIA sponsor.

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    New Year's Eve Greeting from Fr. Josh

    December 31st, 2020  |  2 mins 35 secs
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    Happy New Year! Fr. Josh shares a quick new year's eve greeting and encourages us to dive into Scripture in the new year.

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    An Invitation to Pray: Christmas Eve Lectio Divina

    December 24th, 2020  |  13 mins 37 secs
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    In this special Christmas Eve episode, Fr. Josh invites us to pray lectio divina with Matthew 1:18-25. He draws our attention to St. Joseph's virtue and righteousness as he prepares for the birth of Jesus.

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    The Year of St. Joseph, the Incarnation, and Fasting before Communion

    December 17th, 2020  |  29 mins 27 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions on the year of St. Joseph announced by Pope Francis, the mystery of the Incarnation, and the details of fasting before receiving Holy Communion.

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    Our Lady of Guadalupe, Celebrating Santa Claus, and Being Catholic in College

    December 10th, 2020  |  31 mins 21 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions on Our Lady of Guadalupe, celebrating Santa Claus from a Catholic perspective, and how to bring Christ into the college culture.

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    Praying in Tongues, Holy Water, and Fasting in Advent

    December 3rd, 2020  |  34 mins 57 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions about praying in tongues, the purpose of holy water, and why we should fast during Advent.

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    Be My Guest: Fr. Mark Toups on Advent and the Beauty of Mary and Joseph’s Marriage

    November 26th, 2020  |  45 mins 33 secs
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    Fr. Mark Toups joins Fr. Josh to discuss the beautiful marriage of Mary and Joseph and how they can help us prepare this Advent for the birth of Jesus.

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    Falling in Love with God, Leading Bible Studies, and Covenants in Scripture

    November 19th, 2020  |  28 mins
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    Fr. Josh answers questions on the process of falling in love with God and building a real relationship with him, ways to lead Bible studies with your family, and the meaning of covenants in Scripture.

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    Human Evolution, Moral Relativism, and What to Expect in Heaven

    November 12th, 2020  |  19 mins 14 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions on the Catholic view on human evolution, moral relativism, and what to expect in heaven.

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    A Note from the Producers

    November 5th, 2020  |  41 secs

    A quick announcement on behalf of Father Josh--we'll be back with a regular episode next week!

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    The Catholic Take on Halloween, Becoming a Priest Later in Life, and Using Social Media in a Saintly Way

    October 29th, 2020  |  19 mins 19 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions on celebrating Halloween as Catholics, feeling a calling to the priesthood later in life, and how to use social media in a saintly way.

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    Growing in a Season of Singleness, Responding to Atheism, and Overcoming Fear

    October 22nd, 2020  |  21 mins 42 secs
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    Fr. Josh answers questions on spiritually growing in a season of singleness, responding to atheism, and overcoming fear.