Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
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'Where Wonder Leads': Exploring Faith and Imagination With Eric Clayton
What Does it Mean to Be Excommunicated From the Catholic Church?
Remembering Forward: Reflections on Memory and Suffering With Rabbi Brad Hirschfield
On Retreat With Archbishop Fulton Sheen
Don't Feel Like Going to Mass? Father Dave Offers Some Motivation
How Can We Apply the Rule of Saint Benedict to Modern Life?
What Happens if a Priest Cannot Drink the Wine at Mass?
Celebrating Archbishop Fulton Sheen's Upcoming Beatification
Sharing Kindness Leading Up to the 25th Anniversary of September 11th Attacks
Why Did Jesus Originally Say to 'Tell No One' That He is the Messiah?
Saint Dymphna's Playbook: Managing Depression With Catholic Therapist Tommy Tighe
Praying the Rosary: Tips for Mediating on the Mysteries
'American Martyr': Lessons From Blessed Stanley Rother
Why Would Saints Have the Stigmata in Their Hands Instead of Wrists?
I Think God is Calling Me to the Priesthood. What Should I Do Next?
What We Can Learn From the Gospel Story of the Rich Young Man
Advice for the Early Days of Parenting With Kathryn and Scott Whitaker
Fatherly Advice: Helping a Loved One Understand the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Connecting Childbirth and Motherhood to the Paschal Mystery With Catholic Doula Mary Haseltine
What Does Pope Leo XIV Have to Say About AI and Education?
The Cost of a Wooden Pew: Stephanie Boccuzzi on Navigating Faith Amid Chronic Illness
Why Do Catholics Honor Mary With Multiple Titles?
Faith and Fitness: How Intentional Exercise Can Strengthen Your Spiritual Life
Finding God's Joy After Tragedy With Melissa Overmyer
Exploring Papal Encyclicals Through the Centuries With Mike Aquilina
Welcoming the Stranger: How One Texas Faith Community Aids Migrants at the U.S. and Mexico Borde
Who Are the 'Righteous Ones' in the Parable of the Lost Sheep?
How Saint Francis of Assisi Helps Us Experience God
'The Practice of the Presence of God': Reading Brother Lawrence With Father Gregory Pine, O.P. and Rebecca Dougherty
Can a Catholic Attend a Gay Wedding?
'Magnifica Humanitas': Unpacking Pope Leo XIV's Words on AI With Dr. Charles Camosy
Breaking Down New Papal Encyclical on AI: 'Magnifica Humanitas'
Supporting Religious Education in Africa as Catholic Population Soars
How Should I Respond to a Door-to-Door Evangelist of Another Faith?
'The Power of Listening Well': Dr. Greg Bottaro on Improving Our Relationships
Accompanying Couples Navigating Infertility With Ann Koshute
How Long Is the Easter Season?
NBC's Anne Thompson Reflects on Covering Religion in Busted Halo's 25th Birthday Show
Discovering Wisdom From Saint Catherine With Joan Watson
Dr. Kathy Koch on Fostering Better Relationships With Your Adult Children
Should a Homily Be 'Academic'?
Father Dave Unpacks Tensions Between Pope Leo XIV and President Trump
Practicing Resurrection: How to Live into the Easter Season With Laura Kelly Fanucci
'Quirky Catholic Kids': Support in Parenting Neurodivergent Children With Ginny Kochis
Bringing Women of the Bible to Television With Filmmaker René Echevarria
Father Dave welcomes veteran filmmaker and Catholic René Echevarria to discuss his latest project called "The Faithful: Women of the Bible." René is a television writer and producer best known for his work on "Star Trek," "Castle," "Dark Angel," and more. "The Faithful" is a three-part series on Fox that centers on five well-known matriarchs of the Old Testament.
What is the Exact Timeline of Events in the Gospels?
A listener named Peg asks Father Dave about the Gospels. "While listening to or reading the Gospel readings during the Lenten season, I wonder about the actual time between the stories. Is it months, weeks or days? Can you help us understand the timeline?"
The People of Hope: Catholic Charities USA President and CEO Discusses New Traveling Museum
Service is a cornerstone of our Christian lives, and Father Dave welcomes Kerry Robinson, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, to discuss a new museum that showcases this virtue. "People of Hope: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors" is a traveling storytelling museum that highlights the impact of being present for others. The mobile museum begins its three-year journey around the United States starting this week in New York City.
Is It a Sin to Not Receive the Eucharist Every Sunday?
A listener named Kelly asks Father Dave a question about receiving the Eucharist from lay ministers.
Can You Receive Anointing of the Sick Multiple Times?
A listener named Carol asks Father Dave about the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. She says, "As someone with an autoimmune disease called lupus, every couple of months when the Anointing of the Sick is offered after Mass, I go up for the anointing. Am I abusing the Sacrament by doing this because I'm not critically ill?"
Navigating Corporate America as a Black Catholic With Anthony P. Carter
Father Dave welcomes Anthony P. Carter to discuss living out his faith throughout decades of work in corporate communications. Anthony worked in senior roles for two Fortune 100 healthcare companies as well as Chief Diversity Officer for Johnson & Johnson. He also served as press secretary for New York City Mayor David N. Dinkins and U.S. Congressman Edolphus Towns. He details these experiences and more in his new book, "This I Know: Principles for a Life of Faith and Optimism."