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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... 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).  Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Chris Walsh joined Josh for a conversation about when God says no. Topics included patience (9:41), God’s timing (12:58), discernment (16:17), dealing with distractions (21:38), too much discernment? (26:15), our attachments (29:48), the grass is greener on the other side (32:03), humility before God (37:10), Caller: my husband passed away (41:00), Caller: We moved […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Dave Heney joins IL to discuss Marian intercession. They discussed why go to Mary (8:00), does Marian devotion detract from Jesus? (10:51), Mary as queen (13:37), Marian devotion as intrinsic to Christian life (16:11), Caller: why pray to Mary (22:43), the need for authority (26:12), Father Dave’s Marian intercession (30:50), a story of the Rosary and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Bobby Blood joins IL to discuss optimism, hope and joy. The topics include what optimism is (6:48), pessimism and the news (8:01), how we avoid despair (10:40), St. Lawrence (13:36), the virtue of hope (22:04), divorce (32:08), therapy (35:46), mental health (40:44), and a prayer for hope (49:14). Podcast: Play in new window | […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Josh for a final day of conversation about the ten commandments. Topics included how 10 Commandments are a good starting point for our faith (5:53), who can help me (9:27), practical application of the 10 Commandments (12:20), Sermon on the Mount (15:05), Steven King’s The Stand (20:25), Caller: When do […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Josh for a continued conversation about the Ten Commandments. Topics included: how the commandments give us freedom (5:10), how they’re a guardrail (7:45), 4th commandment (9:31), the blessing of the 4th commandment (12:19), what if parents don’t live up to the ideal (14:04), the 5th commandment (17:47), 6th commandment (23:46), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more