web01.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:14:49 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast) - Episodes Tagged with “Ask Father Josh Podcast” https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/tags/ask%20father%20josh%20podcast Tue, 26 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0500 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 en-us episodic 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. Ascension 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 no fr. josh johnson, father josh johnson, fr josh, father josh, fr josh johnson, ask fr josh, ask fr. josh, ask father josh, catholic, catholicism, catholic church, faith, catholic theology, theology, ascension press, ascension, ascension presents, Roman Catholic, catholic podcast, catholics, christian, christianity, religion, catholic faith, catholic religion, faith, god, Jesus, Jesus Christ, relationship with Jesus, catholic beliefs, catholic priest, priest, prayer, praying, holiness, saints, catholic faith formation, ascension catholic, ascension catholic faith formation, catholic teachings, spirituality, Ascension podcasts@ascensionpress.com Do Pets Go to Heaven, Family Conflict, and Honor Thy Father and Mother https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/42 6ca93cf2-ec60-4254-9c07-d01aaa8a8c25 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Today, Fr. Josh answers questions about if pets go to heaven, what to do if conflict begins to grow in a family, and how to honor your father and mother as an adult. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show Love is demanding at times. Sometimes we experience great joy and sometimes we won’t. But joy isn’t about a feeling—it’s about an action. 31:40 no Today, Fr. Josh answers questions about if pets go to heaven, what to do if conflict begins to grow in a family, and how to honor your father and mother as an adult. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show Love is demanding at times. Sometimes we experience great joy and sometimes we won’t. But joy isn’t about a feeling—it’s about an action. If listening on your iphone, scroll down to "Chapters" and automatically jump to your favorite questions! Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the full version of the show notes for every episode. SHOWNOTES Glory Story (2:17) Listener Feedback (6:09) Family Conflict (9:16) Honor Thy Father and Mother (15:54) Do Pets Go to Heaven (25:55) Universal Points (30:03) do pets go to heaven Today, Fr. Josh answers questions about if pets go to heaven, what to do if conflict begins to grow in a family, and how to honor your father and mother as an adult.

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Love is demanding at times. Sometimes we experience great joy and sometimes we won’t. But joy isn’t about a feeling—it’s about an action.

If listening on your iphone, scroll down to "Chapters" and automatically jump to your favorite questions!

Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the full version of the show notes for every episode.

SHOWNOTES

Glory Story (2:17)

Listener Feedback (6:09)

Family Conflict (9:16)

Honor Thy Father and Mother (15:54)

Do Pets Go to Heaven (25:55)

Universal Points (30:03)

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If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

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Love is demanding at times. Sometimes we experience great joy and sometimes we won’t. But joy isn’t about a feeling—it’s about an action.

If listening on your iphone, scroll down to "Chapters" and automatically jump to your favorite questions!

Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the full version of the show notes for every episode.

SHOWNOTES

Glory Story (2:17)

Listener Feedback (6:09)

Family Conflict (9:16)

Honor Thy Father and Mother (15:54)

Do Pets Go to Heaven (25:55)

Universal Points (30:03)

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]]> Catholic Dating, How Far is Too Far Before Marriage, and Spiritual Intimacy https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/40 be6447f6-f65b-4f7d-81c0-d9aaa555ddd6 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension In this Valentines Day special, Fr. Josh answers questions about feeling invisible in the Catholic dating scene, how far is too far before marriage—especially in regards to kissing—and spiritual intimacy when not married. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! 30:05 no In this Valentines Day special, Fr. Josh answers questions about feeling invisible in the Catholic dating scene, how far is too far before marriage—especially in regards to kissing—and spiritual intimacy when not married. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show You are exactly how God created you to be today. So reverence your body and your soul. Reverence who you are because God delights in you. He reverences you. If listening on your iphone, scroll down to "Chapters" and automatically jump to your favorite questions! Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the show notes for every episode. SHOWNOTES Glory Story (2:34) Listener Feedback (4:33) Catholic Dating (6:00) Spiritual Intimacy (14:27) How Far is too Far Before Marriage (21:34) Universal Points (27:59) Resources Want to browse the resources Fr. Josh recommends? Click here (https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-podcasts/askfrjosh/) to select an episode and view the shownotes. catholic dating In this Valentines Day special, Fr. Josh answers questions about feeling invisible in the Catholic dating scene, how far is too far before marriage—especially in regards to kissing—and spiritual intimacy when not married.

If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Snippet from the Show

You are exactly how God created you to be today. So reverence your body and your soul. Reverence who you are because God delights in you. He reverences you.

If listening on your iphone, scroll down to "Chapters" and automatically jump to your favorite questions!

Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the show notes for every episode.

SHOWNOTES

Glory Story (2:34)

Listener Feedback (4:33)

Catholic Dating (6:00)

Spiritual Intimacy (14:27)

How Far is too Far Before Marriage (21:34)

Universal Points (27:59)

Resources

Want to browse the resources Fr. Josh recommends? Click here to select an episode and view the shownotes.

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]]> In this Valentines Day special, Fr. Josh answers questions about feeling invisible in the Catholic dating scene, how far is too far before marriage—especially in regards to kissing—and spiritual intimacy when not married.

If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Snippet from the Show

You are exactly how God created you to be today. So reverence your body and your soul. Reverence who you are because God delights in you. He reverences you.

If listening on your iphone, scroll down to "Chapters" and automatically jump to your favorite questions!

Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the show notes for every episode.

SHOWNOTES

Glory Story (2:34)

Listener Feedback (4:33)

Catholic Dating (6:00)

Spiritual Intimacy (14:27)

How Far is too Far Before Marriage (21:34)

Universal Points (27:59)

Resources

Want to browse the resources Fr. Josh recommends? Click here to select an episode and view the shownotes.

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]]> Are Tattoos a Sin, the Covington Catholic Controversy, and Arguments Between Priests and Parish Staff https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/39 127de77e-064c-455f-b34e-c7f7d5d46920 Tue, 05 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Josh tells us if getting tattoos are a sin, and gives his personal thoughts on the incident involving the Covington Catholic High School student, and offers advice on how to approach disagreements between a priest and the parish office staff. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show We call Adoration exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, where Christ exposes himself body, blood, soul, and divinity to us in prayer. His invitation is for us to expose our hearts as well. 32:30 no Fr. Josh tells us if getting tattoos are a sin, and gives his personal thoughts on the incident involving the Covington Catholic High School student, and offers advice on how to approach disagreements between a priest and the parish office staff. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show We call Adoration exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, where Christ exposes himself body, blood, soul, and divinity to us in prayer. His invitation is for us to expose our hearts as well. For full shownotes, text ASKFRJOSH to 33-777 or visit [AscensionPress.com (Media.AscensionPress.com)] Questions Glory Story (1:04) Listener Feedback (3:42) Are Tattoos a Sin (8:24) The Covington Catholic Controversy (13:00) Arguments Between Priests and Parish Staff (25:42) Universal Points (34:46) are tattoos a sin Fr. Josh tells us if getting tattoos are a sin, and gives his personal thoughts on the incident involving the Covington Catholic High School student, and offers advice on how to approach disagreements between a priest and the parish office staff.

If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Snippet from the Show

We call Adoration exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, where Christ exposes himself body, blood, soul, and divinity to us in prayer. His invitation is for us to expose our hearts as well.

For full shownotes, text ASKFRJOSH to 33-777 or visit [[AscensionPress.com](Media.AscensionPress.com)]

Questions
Glory Story (1:04)
Listener Feedback (3:42)
Are Tattoos a Sin (8:24)
The Covington Catholic Controversy (13:00)
Arguments Between Priests and Parish Staff (25:42)
Universal Points (34:46)

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]]> Fr. Josh tells us if getting tattoos are a sin, and gives his personal thoughts on the incident involving the Covington Catholic High School student, and offers advice on how to approach disagreements between a priest and the parish office staff.

If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Snippet from the Show

We call Adoration exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, where Christ exposes himself body, blood, soul, and divinity to us in prayer. His invitation is for us to expose our hearts as well.

For full shownotes, text ASKFRJOSH to 33-777 or visit [[AscensionPress.com](Media.AscensionPress.com)]

Questions
Glory Story (1:04)
Listener Feedback (3:42)
Are Tattoos a Sin (8:24)
The Covington Catholic Controversy (13:00)
Arguments Between Priests and Parish Staff (25:42)
Universal Points (34:46)

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]]> Eucharistic Adoration, Mary’s Perpetual Virginity, Single Moms, and Children Questioning the Catholic Faith https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/38 7b66439d-5755-4865-8c6c-9f1e6eff88de Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Josh answers questions about what to do in Eucharistic Adoration, why Mary and Joseph did not consummate their marriage, if single moms can practice the Catholic Faith, and how to help children who are questioning the Catholic Faith. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show “God calls man first. Man may forget his Creator or hide far from his face; he may run after idols or accuse the deity of having abandoned him; yet the living and true God tirelessly calls each person to that mysterious encounter known as prayer.” (CCC 2567) **If listening on your phone, scroll down to "Chapters" and automatically jump to your favorite questions!** **Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the show notes for every episode.** 36:14 no Fr. Josh answers questions about what to do in Eucharistic Adoration, why Mary and Joseph did not consummate their marriage, if single moms can practice the Catholic Faith, and how to help children who are questioning the Catholic Faith. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show “God calls man first. Man may forget his Creator or hide far from his face; he may run after idols or accuse the deity of having abandoned him; yet the living and true God tirelessly calls each person to that mysterious encounter known as prayer.” (CCC 2567) If listening on your iPhone, scroll down to "Chapters" and automatically jump to your favorite questions! Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the show notes for every episode. Questions: Glory Story (2:01) Mary's Perpetual Virginity (12:33) Eucharistic Adoration (20:11) Children Questioning the Catholic Faith (28:04) Single Moms (32:15) Universal Points (34:30) Resources Broken and Blessed book by Fr. Josh Johnson TGA Bible CCC 2567 Siena Institute - Called and Gifted Catholic Daughters Knights of Columbus Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah book by Brant Pitre Eucharistic Adoration Fr. Josh answers questions about what to do in Eucharistic Adoration, why Mary and Joseph did not consummate their marriage, if single moms can practice the Catholic Faith, and how to help children who are questioning the Catholic Faith.

If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Snippet from the Show

“God calls man first. Man may forget his Creator or hide far from his face; he may run after idols or accuse the deity of having abandoned him; yet the living and true God tirelessly calls each person to that mysterious encounter known as prayer.” (CCC 2567)

If listening on your iPhone, scroll down to "Chapters" and automatically jump to your favorite questions!

Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the show notes for every episode.

Questions:
Glory Story (2:01)
Mary's Perpetual Virginity (12:33)
Eucharistic Adoration (20:11)
Children Questioning the Catholic Faith (28:04)
Single Moms (32:15)
Universal Points (34:30)

Resources
Broken and Blessed book by Fr. Josh Johnson
TGA Bible
CCC 2567
Siena Institute - Called and Gifted
Catholic Daughters
Knights of Columbus
Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah book by Brant Pitre

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]]> Fr. Josh answers questions about what to do in Eucharistic Adoration, why Mary and Joseph did not consummate their marriage, if single moms can practice the Catholic Faith, and how to help children who are questioning the Catholic Faith.

If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Snippet from the Show

“God calls man first. Man may forget his Creator or hide far from his face; he may run after idols or accuse the deity of having abandoned him; yet the living and true God tirelessly calls each person to that mysterious encounter known as prayer.” (CCC 2567)

If listening on your iPhone, scroll down to "Chapters" and automatically jump to your favorite questions!

Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the show notes for every episode.

Questions:
Glory Story (2:01)
Mary's Perpetual Virginity (12:33)
Eucharistic Adoration (20:11)
Children Questioning the Catholic Faith (28:04)
Single Moms (32:15)
Universal Points (34:30)

Resources
Broken and Blessed book by Fr. Josh Johnson
TGA Bible
CCC 2567
Siena Institute - Called and Gifted
Catholic Daughters
Knights of Columbus
Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah book by Brant Pitre

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]]> Pray for Our Priests https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/36 f289617a-340d-4e09-ac48-5433331b9937 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension This week, Fr. Josh is at a priest conference with his diocese trying to grow and experience renewal in his priesthood. He invites you to pray for the priests of Baton Rouge so their hearts may be set on fire by our Lord to live holy lives and become saints. Snippet from the Show: They need your prayers, they need you to intercede for them to become holy. 1:30 no This week, Fr. Josh is at a priest conference with his diocese trying to grow and experience renewal in his priesthood. He invites you to pray for the priests of Baton Rouge so their hearts may be set on fire by our Lord to live holy lives and become saints. Snippet from the Show: They need your prayers, they need you to intercede for them to become holy. pray for our priests This week, Fr. Josh is at a priest conference with his diocese trying to grow and experience renewal in his priesthood. He invites you to pray for the priests of Baton Rouge so their hearts may be set on fire by our Lord to live holy lives and become saints.

Snippet from the Show:
They need your prayers, they need you to intercede for them to become holy.

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]]> This week, Fr. Josh is at a priest conference with his diocese trying to grow and experience renewal in his priesthood. He invites you to pray for the priests of Baton Rouge so their hearts may be set on fire by our Lord to live holy lives and become saints.

Snippet from the Show:
They need your prayers, they need you to intercede for them to become holy.

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]]> Divorce, God’s Wrath in the Old Testament, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/35 a2c50e31-d20b-49a5-bc6f-f76b64364267 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Josh answers questions about how to pray to God after a divorce, why God in the Old Testament is full of wrath yet in the New Testament he is full of mercy, and why only Catholic priests can consecrate the host into Jesus’ body, blood, soul, and divinity. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show According to Jesus, you are a gift. He spoke your true identity. Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the show notes for every episode. 40:32 no Fr. Josh answers questions about how to pray to God after a divorce, why God in the Old Testament is full of wrath yet in the New Testament he is full of mercy, and why only Catholic priests can consecrate the host into Jesus’ body, blood, soul, and divinity. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show According to Jesus, you are a gift. He spoke your true identity. Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the show notes for every episode. God's Wrath Fr. Josh answers questions about how to pray to God after a divorce, why God in the Old Testament is full of wrath yet in the New Testament he is full of mercy, and why only Catholic priests can consecrate the host into Jesus’ body, blood, soul, and divinity.

If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Snippet from the Show

According to Jesus, you are a gift. He spoke your true identity.

Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the show notes for every episode.

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]]> Fr. Josh answers questions about how to pray to God after a divorce, why God in the Old Testament is full of wrath yet in the New Testament he is full of mercy, and why only Catholic priests can consecrate the host into Jesus’ body, blood, soul, and divinity.

If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Snippet from the Show

According to Jesus, you are a gift. He spoke your true identity.

Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the show notes for every episode.

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