Father Joseph Johnson joined Patrick for a conversation about sin and God’s mercy. Topics included: what is sin? (4:10), original sin (13:15), effects of sin (19:16), caller: is nature in harmony with God? (21:42), venial vs. mortal sin (27:06), God’s mercy (30:17), caller: this is music to my ears (35:36), distorted views of God (39:16), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Carter Griffin joined Patrick for a conversation about the pro-life movement. Topics included: the gift of life (2:55), today’s Mass collect (9:55), the pro-life movement (14:31), caller: why are Catholics against abortion in the case of rape? (19:31), caller: I’m a hospice physician (26:13), end of life issues (29:21), caller: I have a son […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Allen Hoffa joined Patrick for a conversation about anxiety and the spiritual life. Topics included: anxiety & its sources (3:20), anxiety yesterday and today (11:23), depression (14:56), caller: my coworker doesn’t believe in anxiety (19:54), caller: my son has depression; what should we do? (26:18), caller: I have depression & anxiety (33:06), anxiety & […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about leaning on faith during difficult times. Topics included: dealing with pain (4:56), caller: I like praying the Stations of the Cross during difficult times (11:29), caller: Relevant Radio helps me during difficult times (15:45), caller: I love praying the Our Father (19:30), email: how do you […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for a conversation about work. Topics included: work & God’s plan (2:56), why do we work? (9:24), St. Anthony of the desert (12:24), caller: we used to pray in the Navy (16:27), caller: I feel my husband engages more with work than with us (22:16), caller: I left my […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Bryce Sibley joined Patrick for the first time to discuss prayer as receiving God’s love. Topics included: what prayer is (5:35), understanding the walls that we have in prayer (12:32), distortions about God (20:37), feelings & the presence of God (27:54), if our sin is too great for God (38:25), and unforgiveness (44:23).  Podcast: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Matthew Widder joined Patrick for a conversation about fasting. Topics included: Jesus’ fasting (3:14), temperance & pride (8:54), caller: what if I enjoy fasting? (15:41), caller: is it OK to fast from social media? (23:54), caller: fasting from food is easy; what should I do? (28:53), caller: my mom told me to offer up […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about discernment. Topics included: what discernment is (3:39), vocations (11:08), caller: how do I discern? (20:46), caller: discerning the big decisions (25:45), do we get better at discernment with time? (29:03), caller: should our pastor be our spiritual director? (36:23), caller: I feel like I missed […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about scrupulosity. Topics included: what scrupulosity is (3:29), signs of scrupulosity (11:37), caller: did I make a good confession? (19:18), caller: The Mindful Catholic has helped me (27:40), preparing for confession (35:25), email: how do I grow in trust? (41:37), and seeking professional help (45:27).  Podcast: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about religious doubt. Topics included: doubt (4:10), the anthesis of faith (10:02), caller: question vs. doubt (14:55), do questions lead to doubt (20:58), email: sometimes I doubt God’s love (24:42), email: Zachariah & Mary’s responses to the angel (30:34), caller: am I worthy of God? (32:40), email: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Brian O’Brien joined Patrick for a conversation about supporting priests. Topics include: the sacrament of Holy Orders (3:59), Fr. O’Brien’s vocation story (6:38), misconceptions and challenges (9:54), priest burnout (18:37), email: what if your priest doesn’t support you? (21:51), caller: I pray for priests during the rosary! (24:41), caller: I participate in the Seven […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Chris Walsh joined Patrick for a conversation about handing down the faith. Topics included: father’s faith growing up (3:16), the family life of Jesus (7:20), caller: I thinking explaining the mass to kids is important (12:34), priests & family life (19:34), parents as primary educators (22:47), caller: I think its important to invest in […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more