Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

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.

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.

Praying in Tongues, Holy Water, and Fasting in Advent

December 3rd, 2020  |  34 mins 57 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about praying in tongues, the purpose of holy water, and why we should fast during Advent.

Be My Guest: Fr. Mark Toups on Advent and the Beauty of Mary and Joseph’s Marriage

November 26th, 2020  |  45 mins 33 secs

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Fr. Mark Toups joins Fr. Josh to discuss the beautiful marriage of Mary and Joseph and how they can help us prepare this Advent for the birth of Jesus.

Falling in Love with God, Leading Bible Studies, and Covenants in Scripture

November 19th, 2020  |  28 mins

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Fr. Josh answers questions on the process of falling in love with God and building a real relationship with him, ways to lead Bible studies with your family, and the meaning of covenants in Scripture.

Unanswered Prayers, Unplanned Pregnancy Before Marriage, and Bible Translations

October 8th, 2019  |  26 mins 10 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about what to do when you feel angry at God because of unanswered prayers to alleviate the suffering of a loved one, if cohabitation is a good solution to handle an unexpected pregnancy before marriage, and which translation of the Bible is the best to get started with.

Suicide, Allergic to the Eucharist, and NFP for At-Risk Pregnancy

September 3rd, 2019  |  27 mins 51 secs

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Fr. Josh addresses questions about the salvation of family members who have committed suicide, what to do if a person is allergic to the Eucharist (Body and Blood), and whether natural family planning is still a good choice for women with health issues that would make pregnancy potentially life-threatening.

Chapel Veils, Free Will, and Methods for Preventing Pregnancy

May 7th, 2019  |  39 mins 53 secs

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Today Fr. Josh answers questions about women wearing chapel veils at Mass, what to do with our God-given freedom, and whether certain methods for preventing pregnancy are permissible during times of fertility.

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!

The Devil, Life After Rape, and Giving Communion to Unbelievers

April 2nd, 2019  |  36 mins 1 sec

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Fr. Josh answers questions about why God created the devil, distributing Communion to people in a state of mortal sin, and how to return to God after a traumatic assault. 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.

Depression, Sexism in the Church, Candy During Lent, and Posting on Facebook

March 19th, 2019  |  33 mins 58 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about why God allows depression, sexism in the Church, choosing a good Lenten sacrifice, and posting religious images and quotes on social media. 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!