Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

Porn Addiction and Healing the Body of Christ

June 9th, 2020  |  35 mins 15 secs

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This week, Father Josh answers questions on addiction to pornography and what we can do to help heal the racial divide within the Body of Christ in our country.

Special Episode: Healing the Racial Divide

June 2nd, 2020  |  30 mins 50 secs

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Fr. Josh dedicates today's show to talking about the racial divide in our country, amidst the mourning of George Floyd, and offers some counsel on ways we can heal this form of division in our country.

Easter Message

April 14th, 2020  |  6 mins 26 secs

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This week, Fr. Josh shares some advice on how to spend this time to draw those around us back to a relationship with Christ, following the example of our Mother Mary and St. Mary Magdalene.

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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.

Be My Guest: Avera Maria Santo, Homosexuality, and Finding Happiness

August 20th, 2019  |  44 mins 16 secs

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Avera Maria Santo and Fr. Josh answer questions about choosing a vocation when experiencing gender dysphoria and how to respond to a family member in a same-sex relationship. Avera also shares her story about same-sex attraction and finding her identity as a beloved daughter of God.

TV Mass, Cafeteria Catholics, and Finding Happiness When Depressed

June 11th, 2019  |  40 mins 48 secs

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Fr. Josh answers questions about if watching Mass on television fulfills our Sunday obligation, how to find happiness when depressed from past trauma, and how to talk with “cafeteria Catholics” who pick and choose which parts of the Faith to follow.

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!

Holy Week, Aliens, and Righteous Anger

April 16th, 2019  |  38 mins 45 secs

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Today Fr. Josh answers questions about when anger can be considered righteous, how to enter into Holy Week, and speculating about whether or not aliens could have souls. 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.

Be My Guest: Dr. Edward Sri, the Crucifixion, and St. Joseph

March 26th, 2019  |  39 mins 27 secs

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Fr. Josh and scripture scholar Dr. Edward Sri answer questions about Jesus’ divine nature, why Jesus had to be crucified, and what happened to St. Joseph during Christ’s passion.
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!

Be My Guest: Jeff Cavins, Activated Discipleship, and Catholic Swag

March 12th, 2019  |  42 mins 3 secs

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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.