web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:15:22 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast) - Episodes Tagged with “Discipleship” https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/tags/discipleship Thu, 03 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400 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 Evangelizing at Work, Being a Good Godparent, and Supporting your Local Priest https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/122 9968a7bf-56e6-432c-a771-319128f8af96 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Josh answers questions on how to evangelize in the workplace, how to be a good godparent and how to support and defend your local priest when there is gossip in the parish community. 27:51 no Fr. Josh answers questions on how to evangelize in the workplace, how to be a good godparent and how to support and defend your local priest when there is gossip in the parish community. Announcement (1:18) Glory Story (4:17) Evangelizing at Worl ( 14:34) Being a Good Godparent (17:41) Supporting your Local Priest (23:52) Snippet From the Show As a godparent, take time to invest in your relationship with the parents of your godchild and find ways to support them and hold accountable in their faith. Submit your questions and feedback to Fr. Josh by filling out a form at www.AscensionPress.com/AskFrJosh. 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, catholic priest, catholic podcast, catholic faith, evangelizing at work, sharing the gospel at work, evangelizing coworkers, how to be a good godparent, godparent, catholic godparent, investing in relationships, supporting your local priest, gossip in the parish, discipleship, relationship with Christ, prayer, holiness, virtue, sainthood, saints, Fr. Josh answers questions on how to evangelize in the workplace, how to be a good godparent and how to support and defend your local priest when there is gossip in the parish community.

Announcement (1:18)
Glory Story (4:17)
Evangelizing at Worl ( 14:34)
Being a Good Godparent (17:41)
Supporting your Local Priest (23:52)

Snippet From the Show

As a godparent, take time to invest in your relationship with the parents of your godchild and find ways to support them and hold accountable in their faith.

Support Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

]]> Fr. Josh answers questions on how to evangelize in the workplace, how to be a good godparent and how to support and defend your local priest when there is gossip in the parish community.

Announcement (1:18)
Glory Story (4:17)
Evangelizing at Worl ( 14:34)
Being a Good Godparent (17:41)
Supporting your Local Priest (23:52)

Snippet From the Show

As a godparent, take time to invest in your relationship with the parents of your godchild and find ways to support them and hold accountable in their faith.

Support Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

]]> Catholic Voting and Celebrating Halloween https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/78 b29517cd-ebbe-418e-a677-9e5aa18903cf Tue, 05 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Josh goes in depth on two questions: What principles should Catholics turn to when it comes to voting for a political candidate? And is celebrating Halloween morally acceptable? 29:16 no Fr. Josh goes in depth on two questions: What principles should Catholics turn to when it comes to voting for a political candidate? And is celebrating Halloween morally acceptable? Snippet from the Show “Why would any follower of Jesus Christ vote for a candidate whose policies are diametrically and directly opposed to the core beliefs we hold sacred as Catholics?” SHOWNOTES Glory Story (2:08) Listener Feedback (4:20) Celebrating Halloween (9:49) Hi Father Josh!! First off, thank God for your existence, I appreciate you! I’ve been listening to you since July when a brother named Erik at a conference for men, called Triumph, told me about you (he’s probably listening to this shout out to him). Your content is very informative and it feeds my spirit. My question is, Is Halloween bad to celebrate? I’ve heard things from yes, because you're celebrating the devil to yes because satanic people do things on Halloween. But I wanted to hear from a Father, what’s your opinion on it? - Erik Catholic Voting (15:52) Hi Father Josh, I really enjoy your podcast and love your random singing bits! Shout out to Charles my bf as he loves you too. In Canada we just recently had our 2019 election, and I just want to know your thoughts on the election and, if anything, what does the Church teach on how to vote the “Catholic” way? - Michelle Resources * Broken and Blessed: An Invitation to My Generation by Fr. Josh (https://ascensionpress.com/products/broken-and-blessed-an-invitation-to-my-generation?utm_source=website&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=brokenandblessed&utm_content=afj) * Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to receive weekly emails for Fr. Josh’s podcast * 4 Principles of Catholic Social Teaching (https://media.ascensionpress.com/2019/09/06/catholic-social-teaching-explained-by-former-anglican-priest/) catholic, catholic vote, catholic voting, politics and religion, halloween, celebrating halloween, catholic priest, catholic church Fr. Josh goes in depth on two questions: What principles should Catholics turn to when it comes to voting for a political candidate? And is celebrating Halloween morally acceptable?

Snippet from the Show
“Why would any follower of Jesus Christ vote for a candidate whose policies are diametrically and directly opposed to the core beliefs we hold sacred as Catholics?”

SHOWNOTES

Glory Story (2:08)

Listener Feedback (4:20)

Celebrating Halloween (9:49)
Hi Father Josh!! First off, thank God for your existence, I appreciate you! I’ve been listening to you since July when a brother named Erik at a conference for men, called Triumph, told me about you (he’s probably listening to this shout out to him). Your content is very informative and it feeds my spirit. My question is, Is Halloween bad to celebrate? I’ve heard things from yes, because you're celebrating the devil to yes because satanic people do things on Halloween. But I wanted to hear from a Father, what’s your opinion on it?

  • Erik

Catholic Voting (15:52)
Hi Father Josh, I really enjoy your podcast and love your random singing bits! Shout out to Charles my bf as he loves you too. In Canada we just recently had our 2019 election, and I just want to know your thoughts on the election and, if anything, what does the Church teach on how to vote the “Catholic” way?

  • Michelle

Resources

Support Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

]]> Fr. Josh goes in depth on two questions: What principles should Catholics turn to when it comes to voting for a political candidate? And is celebrating Halloween morally acceptable?

Snippet from the Show
“Why would any follower of Jesus Christ vote for a candidate whose policies are diametrically and directly opposed to the core beliefs we hold sacred as Catholics?”

SHOWNOTES

Glory Story (2:08)

Listener Feedback (4:20)

Celebrating Halloween (9:49)
Hi Father Josh!! First off, thank God for your existence, I appreciate you! I’ve been listening to you since July when a brother named Erik at a conference for men, called Triumph, told me about you (he’s probably listening to this shout out to him). Your content is very informative and it feeds my spirit. My question is, Is Halloween bad to celebrate? I’ve heard things from yes, because you're celebrating the devil to yes because satanic people do things on Halloween. But I wanted to hear from a Father, what’s your opinion on it?

  • Erik

Catholic Voting (15:52)
Hi Father Josh, I really enjoy your podcast and love your random singing bits! Shout out to Charles my bf as he loves you too. In Canada we just recently had our 2019 election, and I just want to know your thoughts on the election and, if anything, what does the Church teach on how to vote the “Catholic” way?

  • Michelle

Resources

Support Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

]]> Be My Guest: Jeff Cavins, Activated Discipleship, and Catholic Swag https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/44 2214faf7-af6f-498f-abae-fefc85d05c35 Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Josh interviews Jeff Cavins on his new book, The Activated Disciple, and how to be a true disciple of Christ. They also discuss Jeff’s journey to Catholicism, being a fan of Jesus vs. a follower of Jesus, cultivating a real relationship with the person of Jesus Christ, and how to share the Gospel with others. 42:03 no Fr. Josh interviews Jeff Cavins on his new book, The Activated Disciple, and how to be a true disciple of Christ. They also discuss Jeff’s journey to the Catholic Faith, being a fan of Jesus versus being a follower of Jesus, cultivating a real relationship with the person of Jesus Christ, and how to share the gospel with others. Snippet from the Show _If someone is around me for a week, and they have to ask, “Are you a Christian?” I’ve got a serious problem … If the love of our life is Jesus, let’s act like it. _ Want to browse the resources Fr. Josh has recommended? Go to ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh to select an episode and view the shownotes. Special Guest: Jeff Cavins. Jeff Cavins, Catholic, disciple, christ, jesus, gospel Fr. Josh interviews Jeff Cavins on his new book, The Activated Disciple, and how to be a true disciple of Christ. They also discuss Jeff’s journey to the Catholic Faith, being a fan of Jesus versus being a follower of Jesus, cultivating a real relationship with the person of Jesus Christ, and how to share the gospel with others.

Snippet from the Show
_If someone is around me for a week, and they have to ask, “Are you a Christian?” I’ve got a serious problem … If the love of our life is Jesus, let’s act like it.
_

Want to browse the resources Fr. Josh has recommended? Go to ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh to select an episode and view the shownotes.

Special Guest: Jeff Cavins.

Support Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

]]> Fr. Josh interviews Jeff Cavins on his new book, The Activated Disciple, and how to be a true disciple of Christ. They also discuss Jeff’s journey to the Catholic Faith, being a fan of Jesus versus being a follower of Jesus, cultivating a real relationship with the person of Jesus Christ, and how to share the gospel with others.

Snippet from the Show
_If someone is around me for a week, and they have to ask, “Are you a Christian?” I’ve got a serious problem … If the love of our life is Jesus, let’s act like it.
_

Want to browse the resources Fr. Josh has recommended? Go to ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh to select an episode and view the shownotes.

Special Guest: Jeff Cavins.

Support Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

]]>