Father Matthew Widder joined IL to discuss how we raise strong Catholic families. Topics included Father Matthew’s upbringing (6:18), Baptism (9:23), what parents can teach kids at a young age (13:47), caller: our 8 kids are still Catholic (22:49), how to help struggling parents who are of different faiths (28:41), caller: I want my teens […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/5177f9e0-8e17-4949-baf0-af8e0158534c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Father Ramil Fajardo joined Josh for a conversation about scrupulosity. Topics included what scrupulosity is (6:48), the mindset of the pharisees (14:50), scrupulosity as a distortion of reality (19:55), the struggle of the spiritual life (25:46), confession (28:01), mortal sin (32:54), the near occasion of sin (39:54).  https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/54547434-5434-42c6-b79d-af8d014f1962/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/54547434-5434-42c6-b79d-af8d014f1962/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Father Sam Martin joined IL for a conversation about the virtue of justice. Topics included what true justice is (7:13), welcoming the justice of God (12:31), the Catechism on justice (17:05), justice to our neighbor (22:43), justice to our neighbor is justice to God (28:37), justice goes beyond politics (39:13), spiritual needs of our neighbor […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/b4f0f9e6-2ed2-48a3-9693-af8c0139205d/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Father Joseph Illo joined Josh for a conversation about how God works miracles in our lives. Topics included: the healing of the paralytic (8:28), faith and miracles (12:39), what miracles are (21:31), our unbelief (25:57), how we close God off (31:20), call: My family’s experience at Lourdes (34:21), why God picks certain places to work […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/0f0574db-44a4-4825-bfd8-af89012f17a7/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Father Eric Nielsen joined Josh in studio for a conversation about chastity and self-mastery. Topics included: what chastity is (5:12), the epidemic of pornography (10:13), purity of heart (15:30), searching for intimacy (23:04), call: how can I be chaste as a single person (29:06), call: fasting helped with chastity (33:55), the seriousness of sin (38:40), […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/44c0d581-56cf-4c14-9906-af880141c47d/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Fr. John LoCoco of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee joined IL for the first time to discuss discerning God’s call in our life. Topics included: Fr. LoCoco’s vocational journey (4:34), what a vocation is (7:32), discernment and preparation (11:01), St. Peter & Quo Vadis (18:47), caller: I have a doctorate, should I stay home with my […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/42fdd098-3611-4833-a336-af87014d2600/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Father Marcel Taillon joined Josh for a conversation about dealing with the loss of a loved one. Topics included: preparing for grief and loss (6:11), hope of the Resurrection (10:29), Our Lady’s intercession (15:27), Letter: I lost a grandchild to suicide (24:13), caller: I lost my mom 2 years ago (33:06), caller: I lost my […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/34267e39-f587-41be-aac1-af860142d034/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Fr. Dave Heney, joins Josh for a conversation about Baptism and Confirmation (7:35) Jesus’ Baptism (13:29) What is a sacrament? (19:00) What happens to us at Baptism? 11:20 What happens spiritually when you are baptized? (33:37) Larry – Is there a Church teaching about if Jesus was conscience of the Beatific vision during his baptism? (35:57) why […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/14cc6c7d-97d2-4bf9-a1af-af85015480d8/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Father Michael Hartge joined Josh for the first time to discuss spiritual doubt. Topics included getting to know Fr. Mike (5:59). what doubt is (11:22), how do I know where doubt comes from? (14:28), if doubting is sinful (18:16), the consequences of doubt (23:31), caller: I know a young woman who is doubting becoming Catholic […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/45341ef4-1a59-49f2-906e-af820142f624/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Father Michael Hurley, OP joined Josh for a conversation about books to read for the new year! Topics included the purpose of spiritual reading (7:06), how to measure of success (12:06), what if I don’t like the book I’m reading (16:19), caller: can you recommend a book for a 25 year old? (18:13), a Pope […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/cd8559ee-0ff7-453e-ae47-af81015a9f29/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Father Peter Armenio joined Josh for a conversation about the cardinal virtues. Topics included what virtue is (6:20), prudence (15:32), what the ancient Greeks thought of virtue (21:55), how we grow in prudence (24:55), caller: I think of the end goal of life (27:27), justice (30:32), caller: St. Leo on virtue (39:58), temperance (42:17), fortitude […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/ec88b78a-51de-42d1-8f20-af7f015b75b9/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Father Ethan Southard joined Josh for a conversation about Pope Benedict XVI and making spiritual resolutions. Topics included a BXVI retrospective (4:55), spiritual fitness (18:39), examining my spiritual life (23:39), spiritual comparison (29:37), practical applications (37:12), family goals (46:49).  https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/2699ee7f-6d0c-464f-a154-af7f012e193c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/2699ee7f-6d0c-464f-a154-af7f012e193c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more