web01.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:54:22 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast) - Episodes Tagged with “Virtue” https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/tags/virtue Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -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 Striving for a Virtuous Life https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/237 452529a8-c89a-4c38-b52a-76d646b738de Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension What does it mean to be virtuous? Virtue is a word that is mentioned often when talking about faith and the lives of the saints. However, do we understand what it means? Today, Fr. Josh is joined by author Andrew Whitmore to talk about the virtuous life and also discuss Andrew’s new book Saintly Habits: Aquinas' 7 Simple Strategies You Can Use to Grow in Virtue. 31:05 no What does it mean to be virtuous? Virtue is a word that is mentioned often when talking about faith and the lives of the saints. However, do we understand what it means? Today, Fr. Josh is joined by author Andrew Whitmore to talk about the virtuous life and also discuss Andrew’s new book Saintly Habits: Aquinas' 7 Simple Strategies You Can Use to Grow in Virtue. Snippet From the Show When you aren’t able to overcome a challenge, it takes great courage to endure it instead. 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 virtue, virtuous life, lives of the saints, philip neri, grow in virtue, 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, What does it mean to be virtuous? Virtue is a word that is mentioned often when talking about faith and the lives of the saints. However, do we understand what it means? Today, Fr. Josh is joined by author Andrew Whitmore to talk about the virtuous life and also discuss Andrew’s new book Saintly Habits: Aquinas' 7 Simple Strategies You Can Use to Grow in Virtue.

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When you aren’t able to overcome a challenge, it takes great courage to endure it instead.

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]]> What does it mean to be virtuous? Virtue is a word that is mentioned often when talking about faith and the lives of the saints. However, do we understand what it means? Today, Fr. Josh is joined by author Andrew Whitmore to talk about the virtuous life and also discuss Andrew’s new book Saintly Habits: Aquinas' 7 Simple Strategies You Can Use to Grow in Virtue.

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When you aren’t able to overcome a challenge, it takes great courage to endure it instead.

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]]> An Invitation to Pray: Christmas Eve Lectio Divina https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/138 cbb92e75-2d1e-4057-87b5-bcf6c7cd2f2c Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0500 Ascension full Ascension In this special Christmas Eve episode, Fr. Josh invites us to pray lectio divina with Matthew 1:18-25. He draws our attention to St. Joseph's virtue and righteousness as he prepares for the birth of Jesus. 13:37 no In this special Christmas Eve episode, Fr. Josh invites us to pray lectio divina with Matthew 1:18-25. He draws our attention to St. Joseph's virtue and righteousness as he prepares for the birth of Jesus. Snippet From the Show "May we learn to be righteous like St. Joseph, who was unwilling to put Mary to shame." 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 christmas, christmas eve, st.jospeph, joseph, joseph and mary, custody of the tongue, virtue, righteousness, 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, In this special Christmas Eve episode, Fr. Josh invites us to pray lectio divina with Matthew 1:18-25. He draws our attention to St. Joseph's virtue and righteousness as he prepares for the birth of Jesus.

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"May we learn to be righteous like St. Joseph, who was unwilling to put Mary to shame."

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]]> In this special Christmas Eve episode, Fr. Josh invites us to pray lectio divina with Matthew 1:18-25. He draws our attention to St. Joseph's virtue and righteousness as he prepares for the birth of Jesus.

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"May we learn to be righteous like St. Joseph, who was unwilling to put Mary to shame."

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]]> End of Times Prophecies, Apostolic Succession, and Praying Novenas https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/124 6066e96b-cba0-46d9-8315-a98c51c7d282 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Josh answers questions on end of times prophecies, how apostolic succession works, and the purpose of praying novenas. 34:27 no Fr. Josh answers questions on end of time prophecies, how apostolic succession works, and the purpose of praying novenas. Glory Story (3:12) Feedback ( 5:39) End of Time Prophecies (7:59) Praying Novenas ( 22:01) Apostolic Succession (26:35) Snippet From the Show “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.”- St. Jerome 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 fillinf out a form at www.AscensionPress.com/askfatherjosh 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, scripture and tradition, end of times 2020, end of times visions, end of times prophecies, Fr. Michel Rodrigue visions, Fr. Michel Rodrigue prophecies, the word of God, Holy Bible, Bible, scripture, apostles, apostolic succession, catholic bishops, catholic hierarchy, praying novenas, novenas, prayer, praying, holiness, saints, virtue, relationship with Christ, sacraments, history of the Catholic Church, Fr. Josh answers questions on end of time prophecies, how apostolic succession works, and the purpose of praying novenas.

Glory Story (3:12)
Feedback ( 5:39)
End of Time Prophecies (7:59)
Praying Novenas ( 22:01)
Apostolic Succession (26:35)

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“Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.”- St. Jerome

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]]> Fr. Josh answers questions on end of time prophecies, how apostolic succession works, and the purpose of praying novenas.

Glory Story (3:12)
Feedback ( 5:39)
End of Time Prophecies (7:59)
Praying Novenas ( 22:01)
Apostolic Succession (26:35)

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“Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.”- St. Jerome

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]]> Evangelizing at Work, Being a Good Godparent, and Supporting your Local Priest https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/122 9968a7bf-56e6-432c-a771-319128f8af96 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Josh answers questions on how to evangelize in the workplace, how to be a good godparent and how to support and defend your local priest when there is gossip in the parish community. 27:51 no Fr. Josh answers questions on how to evangelize in the workplace, how to be a good godparent and how to support and defend your local priest when there is gossip in the parish community. Announcement (1:18) Glory Story (4:17) Evangelizing at Worl ( 14:34) Being a Good Godparent (17:41) Supporting your Local Priest (23:52) Snippet From the Show As a godparent, take time to invest in your relationship with the parents of your godchild and find ways to support them and hold accountable in their faith. Submit your questions and feedback to 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 priest, catholic podcast, catholic faith, evangelizing at work, sharing the gospel at work, evangelizing coworkers, how to be a good godparent, godparent, catholic godparent, investing in relationships, supporting your local priest, gossip in the parish, discipleship, relationship with Christ, prayer, holiness, virtue, sainthood, saints, Fr. Josh answers questions on how to evangelize in the workplace, how to be a good godparent and how to support and defend your local priest when there is gossip in the parish community.

Announcement (1:18)
Glory Story (4:17)
Evangelizing at Worl ( 14:34)
Being a Good Godparent (17:41)
Supporting your Local Priest (23:52)

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As a godparent, take time to invest in your relationship with the parents of your godchild and find ways to support them and hold accountable in their faith.

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Announcement (1:18)
Glory Story (4:17)
Evangelizing at Worl ( 14:34)
Being a Good Godparent (17:41)
Supporting your Local Priest (23:52)

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As a godparent, take time to invest in your relationship with the parents of your godchild and find ways to support them and hold accountable in their faith.

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]]> Gossiping vs. Venting, and Being Judged on Our Time, Talents, and Treasure https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/118 cb7dce37-6b29-4c3e-8a6c-8d0266dd8730 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr.Josh answers questions on the sin of gossip, and how we will be judged by God based on how we used our time, talent, and treasure here on earth. 31:30 no Fr.Josh answers questions on the sin of gossip, and how we will be judged by God based on how we used our time, talent, and treasure here on earth. Snippet From the Show Our time, talents, and treasures do not belong to us, they are gifts from God. He gives them to us with the expectation that we will share them generously with other people. 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, gossip, sin of gossip, gossiping vs. venting, difference between gossiping and venting, holiness, virtue, judgement day, talents, treasure, time, God judging us, catholic faith, saints, Fr.Josh answers questions on the sin of gossip, and how we will be judged by God based on how we used our time, talent, and treasure here on earth.

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Our time, talents, and treasures do not belong to us, they are gifts from God. He gives them to us with the expectation that we will share them generously with other people.

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Our time, talents, and treasures do not belong to us, they are gifts from God. He gives them to us with the expectation that we will share them generously with other people.

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]]> Special Episode: Hudson Byblow's Story https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/115 e7397c0a-7b85-4a11-8054-222c8a1ee4af Thu, 16 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension In this special episode of Ask Father Josh, we are sharing Hudson's Byblow's story encountering Christ after struggling with same-sex attraction, transgender inclinations, and pornography addiction. 57:06 yes In this special episode of Ask Father Josh, we are sharing Hudson Byblow's story encountering Christ after struggling with same-sex attraction, transgender inclinations, and pornography addiction. You can find Hudson's interview with Fr.Josh on same-sex attraction, holy friendships, and healing from pornography in the previous episode of the show. 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, catholic teaching on same-sex attraction, homosexuality, same-sex attraction, sexuality, transgender, sexual identity, virtue, chastity, purity, sex, healing, freedom, In this special episode of Ask Father Josh, we are sharing Hudson Byblow's story encountering Christ after struggling with same-sex attraction, transgender inclinations, and pornography addiction. You can find Hudson's interview with Fr.Josh on same-sex attraction, holy friendships, and healing from pornography in the previous episode of the show.

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]]> In this special episode of Ask Father Josh, we are sharing Hudson Byblow's story encountering Christ after struggling with same-sex attraction, transgender inclinations, and pornography addiction. You can find Hudson's interview with Fr.Josh on same-sex attraction, holy friendships, and healing from pornography in the previous episode of the show.

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]]> Spacing out Children, Belief in the Eucharist, and Metal Music https://askfrjosh.fireside.fm/113 98b9820d-c025-47fb-9be6-d6ea840db909 Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Josh answers questions on spacing out children using natural family planning, belief in the Eucharist, and metal music. 29:50 no Fr. Josh answers questions on spacing out children using natural family planning, belief in the Eucharist, and metal music. Snippet From the Show "Go to adoration and sit in Jesus’ presence, there’s no way you can go to adoration and not be transformed over time." 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, catholic priest, 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, natural family planning, metal music, spacing out children, eucharist, real presence, body of christ, catholic faith, faith, belief, adoration, scriptures, metal music, discernment, holiness, virtue, children, marriage, conceiving, Fr. Josh answers questions on spacing out children using natural family planning, belief in the Eucharist, and metal music.

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"Go to adoration and sit in Jesus’ presence, there’s no way you can go to adoration and not be transformed over time."

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"Go to adoration and sit in Jesus’ presence, there’s no way you can go to adoration and not be transformed over time."

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