In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by former Swiss Guard Andreas Widmer to discuss the inside life and faith of the Pope’s personal security force.

Episode 137:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What does the Swiss Guard do?
• Why do they have to be Swiss?
• What weapons do they use?
• Do they always wear their uniform?
• and much more

Show Notes:

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• The Busch School at The Catholic University of America
http://business.cua.edu/

• “The Pope and The CEO” by Andreas Widmer
https://www.amazon.com/Pope-CEO-Leadership-Lessons-Young/dp/1931018766 

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Jordan and Joanna Watwood to discuss why more Catholic families should consider adoption.

Episode 136:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• The Watwood’s beautiful testimony of adoption
• Why adoption is so pro-life
• What challenges do you face when adopting
• Dealing with infertility as a Catholic
• and much more

Show Notes:

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• Canonical Coronation of Our Lady of La Leche
https://missionandshrine.org/canonical-coronation/

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Fr. Dan Leary to discuss why a good God would allow evil and suffering.

Episode 135:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What Aquinas said was the best proof AGAINST God’s existence
• Is God able to stop suffering?
• Can good come from evil?
• Is suffering a necessary part of free will?
• What can people do to help the suffering?
• and much more

Show Notes:

• Support Needy & Suffering Children
https://www.worldvillages.org/

• Salvifici Doloris – Letter of Pope John Paul II on the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering, 11 February 1984

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Fr. Josh McCarty from Pastoral Parish to discuss major problems in the parish model and why so many parishes have closed or are on a path to closure.

Episode 134:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What are the warning signs a parish may close?
• Why registering for a parish makes little sense
• Why the modern understanding of parishes is flawed
• Do parish councils help or hurt?
• How culpable are priests for parishes closing?
• And much more!

Show Notes:

• Get A Demo of Pastoral Parish software for Priests
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J. to discuss the science and spiritual aspects of near-death experiences and out-of-body experiences.

Episode 133:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What happens during a near-death experience?
• What is the tunnel of light that people see?
• What science shows about near-death experiences
• What does The Church teach about near-death experiences?
• How often do people see Hell during NDEs?
• And much more!

Show Notes:

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Matt Fradd discuss to discuss The Angelic Doctor, Saint Thomas Aquinas.

Episode 132:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Why was Aquinas called “The Dumb Ox”?
• Why Aquinas was almost a Benedictine?
• Why Aquinas was imprisoned by his family?
• Why Aquinas brothers hire him a prostitute?
• Why didn’t Aquinas finish the Summa?
• And much more!

Show Notes:

• Get the FREE eBook “You Can Understand Aquinas” by Matt Fradd!
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss the best parts of being a Catholic Priest and why it’s an awesome vocation.

Episode 131:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Why Celibacy is actually a GREAT thing
• Do priests get out of speeding tickets?
• Why priests have the best “work clothes”
• How the priesthood compares to fatherhood
• How celebrating the Sacraments changes you
• and much more

Show Notes:

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss Saint Dismas The Good Thief, the mysterious and little-known man crucified next to Jesus, and the first canonized saint.

Episode 130:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Who was Saint Dismas?
• What do we know about his life?
• Why was Saint Dismas executed?
• What was the name of 3rd person crucified?
• Did Dismas meet Jesus before?
• Is Saint Dismas the first canonized saint?
• and much more

Show Notes:

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss the different Catholic religious orders, like the Dominicans, Franciscans, Jesuits, and more, and what the differences between them are.

Episode 129:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What are the 4 kinds of Religious Orders?
• What are the differences between them?
• Why do they all wear different habits?
• What is a Charism?
• how many religious orders are there?
• What religious order fits your spirituality?
• and much more

Show Notes:

• List of Catholic Religious Orders & Congregations:
https://www.translationdirectory.com/articles/article2296.php

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk about Saint Peter, the Prince of the Apostles and The First Pope.

Episode 128:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Who was Simon Bar-Jonah?
• Why was his name changed to Peter?
• Was St. Peter married? Did he have children?
• Was St. Peter really the first pope?
• How was Saint Peter executed?
• Where are St. Peter’s bones?
• and much more

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