Author: Josh Raymond

Josh Raymond

Josh Raymond

Josh Raymond has been on the air in one way or another since 1998. Starting in secular radio and eventually having the opportunity to move into Christian radio, he worked at several stations throughout the Pacific Northwest, serving in different capacities including Show Host, Production Director, Operations Manager, and Program Director. In 2005 he joined Relevant Radio and currently is the Vice President – Director of Programming and Production.

Raising Kids in the Faith – January 18, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dealing with Scrupulosity – January, 17, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
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).  Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Living Out Justice – January 16, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Healing and Miracles – January 13, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Virtue of Chastity – January 12, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
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), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Grief and Loss – Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Baptism and Confirmation – Monday, January 09, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dealing with Spiritual Doubt – January 6, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Spiritual Reading – January 5, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Cardinal Virtues – Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Spiritual Resolutions – Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
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).  Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more