Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)
Fr. Josh helps you navigate the tricky times in life when our Catholic Faith doesn’t give you an easy, “fill-in-the blank” answer.
About the show
Ask Fr. Josh is the podcast where I hear you out and do my best to help you navigate the tricky times in life when our Catholic Faith doesn’t give you an easy “fill-in-the blank” answer. On this show, we’ll listen to one another, problem solve together, and ultimately entrust everything to our Lord. If this is your first time tuning in, here’s how the show goes: Each episode, I'll address three to four of your questions. I’ll cover everything from Catholic teaching to moral dilemmas to relationship advice. I'm not perfect, and I can’t guarantee that my advice is going to make things easy, but I'll do my best to share what I've learned during my time as a priest, pastor, and friend.
Send me your questions at ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh
Episodes
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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.
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Mindfulness Meditation, Did Jesus Have Siblings, and the Joy of the Lord
February 25th, 2021 | 24 mins 33 secs
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Fr. Josh explains whether Catholics should practice mindfulness meditation, if Jesus had other siblings, and how to experience the joy of the Lord.
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Dealing with Depression or Acedia in Lent, Types of Fasting, and Distractions in Prayer
February 18th, 2021 | 22 mins 36 secs
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Fr. Josh discusses how to enter into lent if you struggle with depression or acedia, types of fasting, and how to deal with distractions in prayer.
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Special Episode: Celebrating Black Saints
February 11th, 2021 | 32 mins 6 secs
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In this special episode, Fr. Josh shares with us the heroic stories of black saints and black individuals on their way to sainthood, who inspire us to persevere in our walk towards eternity.
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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.