Father Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. joined Josh for a conversation about what spiritual direction is. Topics included what spiritual direction is (7:26), the difference between spiritual direction and counseling (12:41), preparing for spiritual direction (22:59), confession (32:57), finding a spiritual direction (37:30), caller question: what are father’s thoughts about lay spiritual direction? (42:35), How do I know […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Josh for a conversation about being a holy leader. Topics included the difficulty of leadership (8:09), Jesus washes the apostle’s feet (10:11), Father Matthew’s leadership challenges (17:37), the Leadership of Mary (24:15), how do we foster trust (29:32), St. Joseph (31:32), having courage (34:50), caller: how do I know I’m doing […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Dave Heney joins Josh to discuss taking up your cross (6:43), the cross and humility (18:36), caller: how do I take up my cross (27:59), foolishness of the Cross (31:33), taking up your cross daily (35:45), how can we help others (44:32).  Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father James Kubicki, SJ joins Josh for conversation about holy objects that assist us in the faith. Topics include what sacramentals are (6:34), what grace is (8:32), avoiding superstition (16:51), how God uses created things for good (21:08), Father Kubicki’s Holy Land experience (31:13), key sacramentals we might own (41:07).  Podcast: Play in new window […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Ethan Southard joins Josh for a conversation evangelizing your family. Topics included the pain when family members leave the Church (6:32), the foundation of conversation is prayer (8:41), how I know if I should say something (18:04), why Father Ethan supports Relevant Radio (29:21), having patience in evangelization (31:43), having charity in difficult conversations (41:39).  […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Sam Martin joins Josh for a conversation about spiritual mortification. Topics include the purpose of penance (6:47), penance and redemptive suffering (16:46), fasting (21:46), types of fasting (28:40), fasting during Advent (32:44), Our Lady of Bethlehem (43:56) Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father JJ Mech joined Josh for the first time for a conversation about confession. Topics include: Getting to know Father JJ (7:47), what is a sacrament (10:07), Sacraments and Scripture (11:59), how to prepare for confession (23:43), caller: frequent confession has helped me (29:48), caller: I haven’t been to confession in 35 years (39:08), how […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Michael Nixon joined Josh to discuss finding joy and navigating stress during the holiday season. Topics included family stress (7:03), what Scripture says about difficulty (10:17), anxiety and fear (17:12), how to let go of worry (24:15), being honest with God about frustration (28:43), grief during the holidays (32:48), what we should do if […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

[ENCORE] Father Carter Griffin joins IL to discuss what Catholics believe about purgatory and hell. Topics included what purgatory and hell are (5:41), if being a good person is enough (7:54), particular and final judgement (12:58), what we know about hell (15:44), what Gehenna is (19:13), how God is merciful if hell exists (24:07), developing […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Tom Wilson & Fr. Joseph Illo joined Josh for a conversation about these great saints.  Bl. Miguel Pro (2:58) The Beauty of the Beatitudes (5:49) Persecution and Bl. Miguel Pro (8:09) Bl. Miguel Pro’s cultural context  (13:05) Creativity  (17:08) Bl. Miguel’s capture and martyrdom  (23:33) What we can learn from Bl. Miguel Pro St. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Chris Walsh joins IL for a conversation about indulgences. Topics include if indulgences are still relevant in 2022 (7:06), the life of Martin Luther (8:14), what indulgences are (14:20), the connection between sin and indulgences (24:17), types of indulgences (31:10), caller: do I still need confession if I have indulgences (38:25), indulgences in November […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Marcel Taillon joins IL for a conversation about integrating humility into our spiritual lives. Topics included what pride is (2:02), how pride creeps into our lives (8:08), the role of gratitude and petition (11:37), the Pharisee and tax collector (19:19), Father Taillon’s story of humility (24:13), caller: is it prideful to sit in the front […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more