In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss how internet culture is damaging people’s faith- PLUS we read the meanest comments people have left on our videos!

Episode 166:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• The meanest things people have said about us
• The ugliest fight happening among Catholics
• Why internet comments can be cowardly
• Why Catholics are turning off people online
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss questions and comments you should never say to a priest.

Episode 165:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• The awkward things about sex you shouldn’t say
• The common complaints priests don’t like hearing
• What NOT to ask your priest when getting married
• The uncomfortable Baptism question too many people ask
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Brandon Vogt from Word on Fire Ministries to discuss essential books that every Catholic should read.

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Show Notes:

Brandon’s Mega List of Book Recommendations
https://brandonvogt.com/best-catholic-books-of-all-time/

Brandon’s Top 7 Books

• Early Christian Writings by Various Church Fathers
• Confessions by St. Augustine
• Summa of the Summa by Peter Kreeft
• Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton
• Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
• To Know Christ Jesus by Frank Sheed
• Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith by Bishop Robert Barron

Honorable Mention Books
• True Devotion to Mary – St. Louis De Montfort
• Story of a Soul – Saint Therese
• Jesus of Nazareth – Pope Benedict XVI
• Interior Castle – St. Teresa of Avila
• Dark Night of the Soul – St. John of the Cross
• The Imitation of Christ – Thomas A’ Kempis
• Uniformity with God’s Will – St. Alphonso Liguori

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss the parables of Jesus, what they mean, and why He used them to teach.

Episode 163:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Why did Jesus teach in Parables?
• What ancient people understood that we miss
• How many parables did Jesus teach?
• How parables have multiple meanings
• and much more

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Show Notes:

• List of Parables

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Amy D’Ambra to discuss The Miraculous Medal and why every Catholic should wear one.

Episode 162:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What is The Miraculous Medal?
• The Appearance of Mary to Saint Catherine Labouré
• What does the design of the medal mean?
• Who can wear a Miraculous Medal?
• What are “Sacramentals?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss questions they’d ask God about the meaning of life and why things are the way they are.

Episode 161:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Is it  OK to question God?
• Why does he permit suffering?
• Why do men have nipples?
• Does the universe NEED to be so big?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss the history and theology of the Sacrament of Baptism, choosing Godparents, and more.

Episode 160:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Why is Baptism necessary?
• Who can be baptized?
• Who can be a Godparent? What do they even do?
• Why there is an Exorcism at every Baptism
• Why did Jesus get baptized?
• Why anybody can baptize in an emergency
• The prayers of the Catholic Rite of Baptism
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys explore the many apparitions of The Virgin Mary from Guadalupe, Lourdes, Mount Carmel, Knock, Fatima, and more.

Episode 159:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• In this episode, we will discuss:
• What are Marian Apparitions?
• Why would Mary appear to humans?
• How many times has Mary appeared?
• How does the Vatican approve apparitions?
• What about fake or fraudulent apparitions?
• and much more

Show Notes:

Map of Marian Apparitions
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/151113-virgin-mary-sightings-map

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Fr. Roger Landry to discuss mercy and forgiveness, and Fr. Rich’s recent appointment by Pope Francis as a Missionary of Mercy

Episode 158:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Why is forgiving so important?
• Why did the Pope give Fr. Rich a new appointment?
• Does forgiving make you a pushover?
• How many times do you need to forgive someone?
• and much more

Show Notes:

The Missionaries of Mercy
https://missionariesofmercyusa.org/

The Spiritual & Corporal Works of Mercy
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10198d.htm

Fr. Landry’s Website
https://catholicpreaching.com/

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys shed light on the use of Candles in Catholicism, including Baptismal, Advent, Votive, Paschal Candles, and more!

Episode 157:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Why Catholic candles should be made of pure beeswax
• The Catholic Blessing of Candles
• Why do the different Advent candles colors mean?
• How do candles represent Jesus Christ?
• Why do light candles for prayer intentions?
• Why is there a candle in a red glass in every Church?
• Why you should know where your Baptismal candle is!
• and much more

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