web02.fireside.fm Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:27:07 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast) - Episodes Tagged with “Penance” https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/tags/penance Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:30:00 -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 Dealing with Depression or Acedia in Lent, Types of Fasting, and Distractions in Prayer https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/146 ef629d3d-e57d-4909-b0d7-72dc6e1e3353 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:30:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension 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. 22:36 no 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. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University (https://tinyurl.com/ya76yqhh) Snippet From the Show “When you fast and experience hunger, turn to Scripture so you can feed on the Word of God.” Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh’s shownotes or go to www.AscensionPress.com/askfatherjosh Submit your questions and feedback to Fr.Josh by filling out a form at www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh lent, fasting, depression, acedia, penance, sacrificing, prayer, distractions in prayer, word of god, scripture, 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, 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.

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“When you fast and experience hunger, turn to Scripture so you can feed on the Word of God.”

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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.

Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University

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“When you fast and experience hunger, turn to Scripture so you can feed on the Word of God.”

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]]> Fr. Josh Asks YOU Questions https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/125 08d6a472-c92b-4df7-a326-e2352c6bff7b Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension 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. 13:30 no 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. Snippet From the Show In the garden of Gethsemane, the disciples were in the presence of Jesus Christ but they were not present to him. How often are you in the presence of God but not present to him? Submit your questions and feedback to Fr.Josh by filling out a form at www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh Text ASKFATHERJOSH to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh’s weekly email list. 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 podcast, christianity, christian podcast, relationship with jesus, sin, grace, sainthood, holiness, saints, politics, politics 2020, election 2020, politics and religion, catholic faith and religion, prayer, fasting, penance, conversion, forgiveness, scripture, tradition, 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.

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In the garden of Gethsemane, the disciples were in the presence of Jesus Christ but they were not present to him. How often are you in the presence of God but not present to him?

  • Submit your questions and feedback to Fr.Josh by filling out a form at www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh
  • Text ASKFATHERJOSH to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh’s weekly email list.

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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.

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In the garden of Gethsemane, the disciples were in the presence of Jesus Christ but they were not present to him. How often are you in the presence of God but not present to him?

  • Submit your questions and feedback to Fr.Josh by filling out a form at www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh
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]]> Mortification, Converting, and Hearing God’s Voice https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/117 192d7348-791a-4fc4-8349-a5b48c0b82b0 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Josh answers questions on mortification practices, converting to the Catholic Church and hearing God’s voice. 31:43 no Fr. Josh answers questions on mortification practices, converting to the Catholic Church and hearing God’s voice. Snippet From the Show “Stop focusing so much on the response of your desires and your questions and focus more of your prayer on the face of Jesus.” Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh’s shownotes or go to www.AscensionPress.com/AskFrJosh. Email your questions and feedback to Fr. Josh at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com 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, hearing God's voice, mortification, prayer, relationship with Jesus, converting, conversion, catholic faith, praying, God's voice, penance, fasting, saints, holiness, catholic community, Fr. Josh answers questions on mortification practices, converting to the Catholic Church and hearing God’s voice.

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“Stop focusing so much on the response of your desires and your questions and focus more of your prayer on the face of Jesus.”

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

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“Stop focusing so much on the response of your desires and your questions and focus more of your prayer on the face of Jesus.”

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