Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

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.

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.

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.

Fr. Josh Asks YOU Questions

September 24th, 2020  |  13 mins 30 secs

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Fr. Josh switches things up today and asks you questions! Sit back and hear Fr. Josh ask you questions about prayer, politics, forgiveness, and your relationship with Jesus.

Mortification, Converting, and Hearing God’s Voice

July 28th, 2020  |  31 mins 43 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions on mortification practices, converting to the Catholic Church and hearing God’s voice.

Police Reform, Removing Statues, and Catholic Speakers

June 30th, 2020  |  42 mins 31 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions on police reform, removing certain statues from our churches, and when Catholic speakers talk about difficult topics.

All About Christian Fasting: Eating Disorders, Spiritual Effects, and Challenges

March 3rd, 2020  |  35 mins 41 secs

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Ministering to Coworkers, Ember Days, and Revering Saint Relics

October 1st, 2019  |  29 mins 59 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about how to minister to a coworker who looks at horoscopes and practices “white” witchcraft, what’s the deal with ember days (periods of fasting for vocations throughout the year), and why Catholics venerate saint relics and images.

Voting, Spiritual Direction, and Fasting

November 6th, 2018  |  41 mins 39 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about voting when not one candidate’s platform aligns totally with Catholic teaching, how to discern finding a spiritual director, and the correct way to approach fasting. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at [email protected]. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!