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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Suffering: An Invitation?
October 20th, 2022 | 18 mins 56 secs
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What good can come from suffering? In this episode, Fr. Josh answers a question about praying in the midst of suffering, encouraging us to receive it as an invitation rather than just pain. He also introduces us to Blessed Benedetta Bianchi Porro, who strived to do just that.
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Prayers to the Saints
October 13th, 2022 | 23 mins 21 secs
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When we pray, can we pray to the saints? Or should we focus our attention solely on Jesus? Fr. Josh explains what it means to pray to the saints and when to ask for their prayers.
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Individualism vs. Individuality
October 6th, 2022 | 18 mins 2 secs
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What is the difference between individualism and individuality? We are not called to live for ourselves alone, but aren’t we also told to cultivate and use our individual talents? Fr. Josh takes on these questions in today’s episode.
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Compartmentalizing Faith
September 29th, 2022 | 19 mins 38 secs
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Do you ever find yourself compartmentalizing your faith? In our culture today, it can be very easy to leave our faith at church or in Bible Study. However, Fr. Josh encourages you to bring your faith everywhere…even Bachelor/Bachelorette parties and to the workplace.
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Receiving Communion in Other Denominations: Yes or No?
September 22nd, 2022 | 31 mins 55 secs
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Fr. Josh answers a question regarding the reception of communion with other Christian denominations. He discusses both attending their services and receiving communion and whether it is permissible or not.
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What if My Employer Supports Things Contrary to My Beliefs?
September 15th, 2022 | 26 mins 47 secs
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Can I work at a company that supports movements or organizations that are not in line with my beliefs? Fr. Josh answers this question and offers advice on how to discern if your place of work is the right place for you to be. Fr. Josh also shares about a married couple who are on the path to canonization.
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How Can I Serve My Parish?
September 8th, 2022 | 24 mins 55 secs
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Did you know that each of us is called to serve our parish in a particular way? Sometimes it can be daunting to figure out how God wants us to serve. In this episode, Fr. Josh gives tips and suggestions on how to discern God’s will in this matter.
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Be My Guest: Do You Know What You Believe? (with Sarah Swafford)
September 1st, 2022 | 42 mins
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What do we believe and why do we believe it? This week, Fr. Josh is joined by special guest Sarah Swafford to discuss the new series What We Believe. Sarah shares some of her favorite aspects of the series and why this series is so important for people today.
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Anointing of the Sick vs. Last Rites
August 25th, 2022 | 27 mins 50 secs
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Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Anointing of the Sick and Last Rites? Fr. Josh shares about each one and explains their differences. Fr. Josh also shares about an incredible young man who not only lived a life for God, but also gives us a great example of a holy death.
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How Can the Saints Hear Us?
August 18th, 2022 | 31 mins 51 secs
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Welcome back to this new season of Ask Fr. Josh! In this episode, Fr. Josh responds to a question on how the saints are able to hear us when we pray to them. He also shares about a saint who we can look to to help us break boundaries and serve the Lord beyond our own capacity.
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Bringing Children to Mass, Stations of the Cross Outside of Lent, and Altar Servers
June 2nd, 2022 | 18 mins 30 secs
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In this episode, Fr. Josh answers questions on bringing children to Mass, praying the Stations of the Cross outside of Lent, and understanding rules around altar servers.
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Catholic Apparel, Treating Yourself, and Valid Baptisms
May 26th, 2022 | 22 mins 37 secs
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In this episode, Fr. Josh answers questions about wearing Catholic apparel and accessories, whether or not it is ok to “treat yourself,” and what makes a Baptism valid.
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Seeking Catholic Friendship, Obstacles to Entering the Church, and a Desire for Heaven
May 19th, 2022 | 16 mins 45 secs
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In this episode, Fr. Josh answers questions on how to develop Catholic friendships, what to do with obstacles to entering the Church, and having a desire for Heaven.
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Tears in Heaven, Mary and Anger, and Struggling with Scrupulosity
May 12th, 2022 | 22 mins 36 secs
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In this episode, Fr. Josh answers questions about whether or not there are tears in Heaven, Mary feeling anger, and how to work through scrupulosity.
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Donating Your Body to Science, Old Testament Saints, and the Story of Veronica
May 5th, 2022 | 15 mins 36 secs
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In this episode, Fr. Josh answers questions about donating your body to science, Old Testament Saints, and the story of Veronica. Fr. Josh also shares some of the fruits of his recent trip to Italy.
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Be My Guest: Motherhood, Mary, and Favorite Female Saints with Lisa Cotter
April 28th, 2022 | 40 mins 48 secs
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In this episode, Fr. Josh and guest Lisa Cotter discuss the desire (or lack thereof) for motherhood, how we can be like Mary, and what are some of their favorite female saints. Lisa also shares a little about her new book Reveal the Gift: Living the Feminine Genius.