
The Catholic Talk Show
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Ep 308Pope Francis Vs. Trump Over Immigration (With Dr. Taylor Marshall)
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Dr. Taylor Marshall to discuss Catholic teaching on immigration and the ongoing debate between The Vatican & The Trump Administration on the issue. 00:00 Pope Francis and Immigration: An Overview 03:07 Theological Perspectives on Immigration 06:00 Distinguishing Immigrants from Refugees 08:51 Catholic Teaching on Immigration and Borders 12:07 The Role of Subsidiarity in Immigration Policy 15:10 Cultural Identity and Immigration 17:55 The Response of the Catholic Church 20:56 The Influence of Money in Church Decisions 23:44 Leadership and Responsibility in Immigration 27:05 The Future of Catholic Teaching on Immigration 35:35 Understanding Leadership and Charity in the Church 39:11 The Role of Bishops and Laypeople 43:40 Navigating Civic Duties and Immigration Laws 48:26 Addressing the Nuances of Immigration and Human Dignity 51:02 The Importance of Catechesis and Education 01:00:51 Balancing Charity and Civic Responsibility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 312Overcoming Sin With Fr. Josh Johnson
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Fr. Josh Johnson to discuss practical tips to overcoming the habitual sins in your life. Episode 312: In this episode, we will discuss: • What each of the seven deadly sins are • How to identify if one struggles with a type of sin • How to strengthen the fight against sin through prayer • Reflection questions to help readers understand the sin’s effects • The practical 7-day challenge and tips for overcoming each individual sin • And Much More 00:00 Introduction to the Seven Deadly Sins 01:57 The Journey of Writing the Book 05:11 Understanding the Seven Deadly Sins 10:09 The Role of Scripture in Overcoming Sin 14:54 The Interconnectedness of the Deadly Sins 19:47 The Importance of Prayer and Relationship with God 25:09 The Path to Holiness and God's Will 27:54 The Journey of Transformation 32:29 Understanding God's Permissive Will 33:04 Overcoming Discouragement in Sin 34:30 Practical Tools for Healing 39:59 The Role of Sacraments and Community 43:42 Embracing the Process of Healing 46:11 Resources for Spiritual Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 311The Agrapha: The Lost Sayings Of Jesus?
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan explore the unwritten and lost sayings of Jesus know as the Agrapha (ἄγραφον) and whether or not they are the authentic words of Christ. Episode 311: In this episode, we will discuss: • What Are The Argapha, Or Unwritten Words Of Jesus? • How Do We Know About These Unrecorded Words? • How Authentic Are These Unrecorded Sayings? • What Sources Exist For The Unwritten Sayings of Jesus • How Did Scripture Develop? • The Lost Source Of The Gospels • and much more 00:00 Exploring the Unwritten Words of Jesus 12:23 The Role of Oral Tradition in Early Christianity 24:27 Authenticity and Authority of Jesus' Sayings 35:33 The Role of Acts in Early Christianity 36:32 The Influence of Early Church Fathers 37:59 Liturgical Functions in Early Christian Worship 38:59 The Development of Scripture and Early Christian Practices 41:07 Patristic Sources and Their Insights 43:04 The Transition from Apostolic to Church Age 46:08 Fragments and the Preservation of Early Christian Writings 48:31 The Intersection of Scripture and Tradition 52:06 The Importance of Oral Tradition and Lost Sayings 56:23 The Legacy of Early Christians and Their Sacrifices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 310LIVE Q&A: Answering Your Questions on Catholicism #10
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan answer all your questions live! They give updates on Fr. Pagano, health challenges faced by loved ones and the importance of community support. They delve into topics such as the Doctors of the Church, immigration laws, and the complexities surrounding them. The conversation also touches on the significance of confession, the role of affirmations in self-improvement, and the SSPX. They explore the intersection of race and identity within Catholicism, the Church's stance on aliens, and the power of sharing personal testimonies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 3092025 Jubilee Year: Biblical Roots & Indulgences (W/ Dr. John Bergsma)
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Dr. John Bergsma to explore the Biblical roots of The Jubilee Year, the Indulgences you can gain, and much more. Episode 309: In this episode, we will discuss: • What Is A Jubilee Year? • The Ancient Jewish Roots of Jubilee Years • Why Did The Pope Open "Holy Doors"? • How Many Indulgences Can You Get This Year? • Why Does A Jubilee Happen Only Every 25 Years? • and much more 00:00 Understanding the Jubilee Year 18:28 Biblical Roots and Historical Context of Jubilee 25:26 Indulgences and Spiritual Graces in the Jubilee Year 27:42 Understanding Indulgences and Their Spiritual Significance 31:31 The Role of Pilgrimages in Spiritual Growth 34:14 Exploring Types of Indulgences: Plenary vs. Partial 36:27 Practical Steps for Gaining Indulgences 39:44 The Importance of Personalization in Spiritual Acts 40:36 The Theme of the 2025 Jubilee Year 43:30 Preparing for the Jubilee: Key Practices 47:40 The Significance of the Book on Jubilee 52:22 Embracing Grace and Intercession for Loved Ones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 308Is Being A Christian Too Hard?
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Jamie Baxter, Founder & CEO of Exodus 90 to talk about if Christianity is too hard and puts too many burdens on people. 00:00 Introduction 02:57 The Role of Comfort in Modern Life 05:48 Loneliness and Community in Faith 09:14 The Importance of Commitment to Faith 12:13 Fraternity and Shared Struggles 15:09 Identity and the Call to Holiness 24:07 The Essence of Self-Identity and Love 27:54 The Pursuit of True Fulfillment 30:05 Breaking Free from Distractions 34:49 The Genesis of Exodus 90 39:04 The Impact of Exodus on Men's Lives 47:31 Finding Freedom Through Asceticism 48:45 The Essence of Asceticism and Freedom 52:07 The Challenge of Transformation: A 90-Day Journey 55:12 The Role of Community in Spiritual Growth 58:49 Introducing the Spiritual Guide for Exodus 2025 01:01:02 The Evolution of Exodus: New Features and Charisms 01:09:12 Final Thoughts and Call to Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 307How A Catholic Priest Lost 100 Pounds In A Year!
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by Fr. Sam Medley, SOLT to discuss how he lost 100 pounds in a year using simple diet and exercise methods combined with spiritual principles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 306Preparing For The Rosary In A Year Podcast
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR to discuss the upcoming Rosary In A Year Podcast from and how The Rosary can change your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 299The Shocking Decline in The Amount of Catholic Priests
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Matt discuss the decline in the number of Catholic Priest and what to do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 304Are You Getting Signs From God?
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Mac discuss how God uses signs and inspirations to comfort and guide people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 303Why Can't Women Be Catholic Priests?
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Matt discuss the controversial call for women's ordination and why it should not and cannot happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 302Ask Fr. Mac: Is It A Sin When I Do "THAT"?
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Mac discuss Catholic teaching on Sin and whether or not certain actions are sinful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 301The 10 Funniest Bible Verses
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan explore some of the funniest and most humorous passages of The Bible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 30010 Things You Didn't Know About Jesus Christ
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan explore some of the lesser known facts about the life of Jesus Christ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 299The Terrifying Truth About Satan & Demons
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by author Charles Fraune to discuss Biblical and Church teaching on Satan and his demons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 2985 Holy Items Every Catholic Home Should Have
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, O.P. to discuss holy items and devotional that every Catholic should have in their home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 2974 Ways Technology Will Change Religion Forever
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Thaddeus Ruszkowski from Fuzati to discuss how technology like Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality will change religion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 296Praying The Glorious Mysteries Of The Rosary
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan Scheel is joined by Mark Hartfiel from Paradisus Dei to discuss the Glorious Mysteries and the new series "The Mysteries of The Rosary". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 295The Litany Of Humility: The Most Difficult Prayer?
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the Ryan & Ryan explore and pray the Litany of Humility and why it may be the hardest prayer to say and actually MEAN it when you say it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 294Pope Francis Says All Religions Are A Path To God!?
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss Pope Francis' recent comments on all religions leading to God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 293Stigmata: Miracle Or Hoax?
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Dr. Paul Kengor to discuss the phenomenon of The Stigmata where Saints like Padre Pio, Saint Paul, Saint Catherine of Sienna, and more, miraculously bear the wounds of Christ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 292The Life of Blessed Carlo Acutis
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Dario Mobini from WorldYouthday.com to explore the saintly like of the soon-to-be fist millennial saint, Blessed Carlo Acutis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 291Why Every Catholic Needs To Go To Italy In 2025
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk about the 2025 Jubilee Year and personally invite you on a pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi, Turin, & Milan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 287Pontius Pilate: The Man Who Killed Jesus (w/ Jimmy Akin)
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Jimmy Akin to explore the life and archaeological evidence of Pontius Pilate who condemned Christ to the Cross. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 289Miraculous Statue Of Mary Caught On Camera?
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss the purported miraculous statue of Mary that appeared to blink on camera and how The Catholic Church evaluates miracles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 288Why We LOVE The Eucharist (Live From The National Eucharistic Congress)
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show recorded live at the National Eucharistic Congress, Ryan is joined by John Heinen from The Catholic Gentleman and Jordan Watwood from Everything Catholic to discuss how the Eucharist was transformed their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 287Responding To The Blasphemous Olympics Opening Ceremony
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss the blasphemous Olympics opening ceremony that had drag queens depicting The Last Supper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 286Blessed Stanley Rother: An American Martyr Saint?
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Miguel Mireles, Executive Director of The Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine, to talk about the heroic life of the martyred American Priest who may become the 1st American male saint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 285The History of Secret Christians
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk explore the history of persecuted and underground Christians from Rome, Mexico, Japan, and the modern day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 284Disney Artist On Catholic Princesses & Saints
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by author and Disney illustrator, Fabiola Garza to discuss inspiring female Catholic saints and her new book "Princesses of Heaven: The Flowers" from Votive by Word on Fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 283U.S. Catholic Bishops Respond To Gender Ideology ~ "Love Means More!"
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Andrew Buonopane from the USCCB to discuss the Church's teaching about love, marriage, sexuality, family, and the human person. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 282The Top 25 Catholic Sites In America
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk about the best Catholic pilgrimage sites across the United States and why you should visit as many as possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 281Exorcists Warn About The Occult Among Us
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Charles Fraune, author of the book "The Occult Among Us", to discuss how The Occult has infiltrated society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 280Pope Francis: "Too Much F@ggotry" In Seminaries
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss the pope's recent controversial statement about homosexual seminarians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 279How To Make A Holy Hour
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk about the devotion of making a Holy Hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 278The Powerful Conversion of Fr. Mac Hill
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Fr. Mac Hill to discuss his powerful conversion and discernment to the Priesthood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 277The Didache: The Ancient Teaching Of The 12 Apostles
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys explore The Didache, the oldest Christian document outside of the Bible, and why it shows the earliest Christians were Catholic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 276The Story Of The 21 Martyrs of Libya Beheaded By Isis
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by director Raouf Zaki to discuss the 21 Coptic Martys of Libya and his new film "Son Of The 11th Hour" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 275God, Cancer, & Faith - Interview With Jen DellaCrosse
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk with Jen DellaCrosse about her cancer diagnosis, motherhood, and faith in God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 274The Truth About Giving Money To Church
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan and Fr. Tetlow discuss about a Catholic's obligation to financially support the Church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 273LIVE Q&A: Answering Your Questions on Catholicism #9
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys answer all your questions live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reacting To Joe Rogan On Catholicism
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Ep 271The Most Controversial Catholic Teachings
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss some of the hardest Catholic teachings that society, protestants, and even some Catholics reject. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 270Does Praying Actually Work? (With Alex Jones of Hallow)
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Alex Jones from Hallow to discuss the effects of prayer and what prayer does in our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 269Superstitions & Religion
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss superstitions, why they're counter to religion, and the Catholic folk origins of common superstitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reflections On The Father W/ Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Father Mark-Mary Ames, CFR to discuss his new book "The Father". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 267The Eastern Rite Catholic Churches
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Father Jason Charron to discuss the Eastern Rite Catholic Churches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Are Protestants So Wrong About Catholicism?
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Keith Nester to discuss misconceptions and stumbling blocks that prevent Protestants from understanding Catholicism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 2657 Things A Catholic Priest Should Never Say
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk about things a good priest should never say to his parishioners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 264Interview With Sister Margie Cheong
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show the guys interview Sister Margie Cheong of The Daughters of Mary about her work at World Villages for Children Boystown in Dodoma, Tanzania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices