Check out this Awesome Encore Show from January 20, 2026 Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Patrick in studio to discussthe Beauty of the Liturgy (4:58) What does liturgy mean? How is the liturgy primarily an act of God? What is worship? (13:55) Alex – People responding verbally during the Mass. Sometimes they respond loudly and other […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Spencer Howejoins Patrick to discussSaints of England (4:00) Why is England such a rich Catholic site? Who was Saint Alban? (9:10) – James – I was raised in an episcopal church. I wondered why they reject so much about the church and why do they refer to them as saints? Tom – Literature of […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Fighting for Chastity The beginnings of the fight for Chastity? (4:29) what is the connection between war and chastity? (9:23) How is discouragement combated in fight sin? How is sexuality a gift? (15:06) Harmony – I was separated and still separated for 15 years. It didn’t work out. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discussFaith and Sports (4:53) What is the connection between athletics and the pursuit of holiness? (12:23) Mary – Sports and spiritual life. I’m working out right now and listen with my air pods. I’ve always found that when people talk about body building, I’ve always thought about it as […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discussTrue Piety (1:56) what is piety? (12:00) How can we distinguish authentic devotion from external practices that may lack interior conversion? How can devotions be misshaped? (26:59) Break 1 (27:27) Mike – If I’m praying and it’s a conversation with God, I recognize my voice, but not sure how […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discussMarriage: Part 2 (2:17) Fear of something better when it comes to dating. What does service have to do with Marriage? (26:59) Break 1 What is the importance of children in a strong marriage? (31:54) What happens when marriage gets boring? When should you start looking for outside help […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discussThe Presentation of the Lord What is happening in our Church today? (2:01) Why does Mary get purified if she is perfect? (12:57) Nick – Love the presentation. Love the old testament connection. Amazing how Jesus celebrates major accomplishments through the old. Waiting for something…I wait for so much […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Ministering to the Youth (3:31) What makes working with Youth different from ministering to adults? Why is ministering t the youth so important for the life of the Church? (15:59) threats that young people are facing? (19:15) Break 1 How do we have good boundaries for our children? […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discussConfession Why do we need the Sacrament of Confession? What are the parts of confession? (14:05) What if someone hasn’t been in confession in a long time? (19:30) Kevin – I was in confession the other day. At the end, I had a feeling to say thank you Jesus, […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discussSt. Thomas Aquinas (4:43) who was St. Thomas Aquinas (11:15) what is the Albigensian heresy? (18:19) Brendan – The one that impacted me was Thomas Aquinas’ 5 proofs. I saw a video in middle school that challenged atheists. I didn’t know there were such intellectual people in the church. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discussMarriage What is marriage? (13:40) why are couples not wanting to get married? (20:56) Break 1 (22:39) Brendan – Anxiety among young people. I’m very anxious. I want to get in a relationship and married, but now I don’t have a job and anxiety is causing issues for me. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discussCatholic Education Why is Catholic schools week important? (4:46) what does the Church teach about Catholic education? What is the connection between the intellect and the will? (17:35) Nicole – My experience….My grandchildren are going to Catholic school. My daughter also went. I used to volunteer. I most admire […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more