web01.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:13:52 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast) - Episodes Tagged with “Suffering” https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/tags/suffering Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:30:00 -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 Holy Dating, Explaining the Trinity, and Embracing the Cross https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/123 6e5e798b-4a84-4f37-baf2-be8840b9d493 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:30:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Josh answers questions on how men can lead spiritually in dating relationships, how to explain to the trinity, and learning to embracing the cross. 26:51 no Fr. Josh answers questions on how men can lead spiritually in dating relationships, how to explain to the trinity, and learning to embracing the cross. Glory Story (3:08) Feedback (5:32) Holy Dating (8:11) Explaining the Trinity (13:37) Embracing the Cross (20:41) Snippet From the Show We rejoice in suffering not because it feels good to suffer, but because we know the good work that God can do through our suffering for the entire body of Christ. Submit your questions and feedback for 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 podcast, catholic faith, christianity, relationship with Jesus, holy dating, the trinity, explaining the trinity, god is three persons, embracing the cross, suffering, redemptive suffering, carrying our crosses, dating, catholic dating, holy dating, prayer in dating, preparing for catholic marriage, holiness in dating, Fr. Josh answers questions on how men can lead spiritually in dating relationships, how to explain to the trinity, and learning to embracing the cross.

Glory Story (3:08)
Feedback (5:32)
Holy Dating (8:11)
Explaining the Trinity (13:37)
Embracing the Cross (20:41)

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We rejoice in suffering not because it feels good to suffer, but because we know the good work that God can do through our suffering for the entire body of Christ.

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Glory Story (3:08)
Feedback (5:32)
Holy Dating (8:11)
Explaining the Trinity (13:37)
Embracing the Cross (20:41)

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We rejoice in suffering not because it feels good to suffer, but because we know the good work that God can do through our suffering for the entire body of Christ.

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]]> Soul Ties, Suffering Well, and Reception of the Soul https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/103 61876660-e1cb-4c38-9476-f97a1d069641 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension This week, Fr. Josh answers questions on soul ties, how to offer up your suffering, and the institution of our souls. Snippet from the Show “God’s divine mercy is available to everyone… God is calling all of us to be saints.” 38:13 no This week, Fr. Josh answers questions on soul ties, how to offer up your suffering, and the institution of our souls. Snippet from the Show “God’s divine mercy is available to everyone… God is calling all of us to be saints.” Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh’s shownotes or go to media.ascensionpress.com. 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, faith, catholic theology, theology, souls, suffering, mercy This week, Fr. Josh answers questions on soul ties, how to offer up your suffering, and the institution of our souls.

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“God’s divine mercy is available to everyone… God is calling all of us to be saints.”

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“God’s divine mercy is available to everyone… God is calling all of us to be saints.”

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  • Email your questions and feedback to Fr. Josh at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com.

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]]> Unanswered Prayers, Unplanned Pregnancy Before Marriage, and Bible Translations https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/74 f6670936-2e1b-4019-bb30-f074c8ec6a3e Tue, 08 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension 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. 26:10 no 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. Snippet from the Show “The more you perceive your prayer to be unanswered, the more intense your prayer becomes and the more you lean into the person of Jesus Christ and are drawn into an intimacy with him.” Get the shownotes at ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh (https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/askfrjosh/) catholic, anger at god, unanswered prayers, bible, unplanned pregnancy, pregnant outside marriage 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.

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“The more you perceive your prayer to be unanswered, the more intense your prayer becomes and the more you lean into the person of Jesus Christ and are drawn into an intimacy with him.”

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“The more you perceive your prayer to be unanswered, the more intense your prayer becomes and the more you lean into the person of Jesus Christ and are drawn into an intimacy with him.”

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]]> Suicide, Allergic to the Eucharist, and NFP for At-Risk Pregnancy https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/69 d91ba6d0-6b41-4abb-ae00-71810ad5acd6 Tue, 03 Sep 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension 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. 27:51 no 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. Snippet from the Show “The Church in her two thousand year history has never condemned a single person to hell. We believe in hell, we believe it exists, but we have never said we know for sure that a person is in hell.” Resources * National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 * Suicidepreventionlifeline.org (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) * Creighton Model Fertility Care System (https://www.creightonmodel.com/index.html) * Broken and Blessed: An Invitation to My Generation (https://shop.ascensionpress.com/products/broken-and-blessed-an-invitation-to-my-generation?utm_source=website&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=brokenandblessed&utm_content=afj) by Fr. Josh * Pocket Guide to the Rosary (https://ascensionpress.com/collections/romans-the-gospel-of-salvation?utm_source=website&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=pocketguidetotherosary&utm_content=afj) by Matt Fradd eucharist, catholic, suicide, nfp, natural family planning, sin, hell, catholic church, priest 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.

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“The Church in her two thousand year history has never condemned a single person to hell. We believe in hell, we believe it exists, but we have never said we know for sure that a person is in hell.”

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“The Church in her two thousand year history has never condemned a single person to hell. We believe in hell, we believe it exists, but we have never said we know for sure that a person is in hell.”

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]]> The Devil, Life After Rape, and Giving Communion to Unbelievers https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/47 fc4384f9-e27a-408a-bb2c-e20d3332a137 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension 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 askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode. 36:01 no 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 askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show He suffered, not only for our redemption, but so that we wouldn’t have to suffer alone. He knows that you’re going to suffer in so many ways. He knew that people, in their free will, were going to hurt you and he wanted you to know that you are not alone. He is with you and he is suffering with you. For today's shownotes including resources from Fr. Josh, listen to today's episode at ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh catholic, catholic church, devil, communion, mortal sin, rape, sexual assault, priest 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.

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Snippet from the Show
He suffered, not only for our redemption, but so that we wouldn’t have to suffer alone. He knows that you’re going to suffer in so many ways. He knew that people, in their free will, were going to hurt you and he wanted you to know that you are not alone. He is with you and he is suffering with you.

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If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode!

Snippet from the Show
He suffered, not only for our redemption, but so that we wouldn’t have to suffer alone. He knows that you’re going to suffer in so many ways. He knew that people, in their free will, were going to hurt you and he wanted you to know that you are not alone. He is with you and he is suffering with you.

For today's shownotes including resources from Fr. Josh, listen to today's episode at ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh

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]]> Depression, Sexism in the Church, Candy During Lent, and Posting on Facebook https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/45 76b88810-1cdf-4aaf-9831-46f9f4169469 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension 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 askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! 33:58 no 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 askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! For full shownotes, text ASKFRJOSH to 33-777 or visit AscensionPress.com (ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh) depression, sexism, church, catholic, lent, priest, questions 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.

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