In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Fr. Justin Fletcher, a married Catholic priest, to discuss priestly celibacy and whether or not priests should be allowed to get married.

In this episode you will learn:
• The history of priestly celibacy in the Catholic Church
• Why some Catholic priests are allowed to get married
• Does celibacy contribute to sexual abuse?
• What are the challenged married priests face?
• What are the challenges celibate priests face?
• Will allowing married priests solve the priest shortage?
• Has there ever been a married pope?
• and much more!

On this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss what the Catholic Church will be like 100 years in the future. Will it be a small persecuted remnant or will the Church be founding parishes in space?

In this episode you will learn:
• Will the Church have fewer or more adherents?
• What will the demographics of the Church look like?
• Will there be married priests or female priests?
• Will the Catholic Church be forced back into the catacombs?
• Will there be reunifications with the Orthodox and Protestants?
• What impact will future technology have on the Catholic Church?
• and more!

On this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys dig into history and explore amazing discoveries that archaeologists have found that support the Bible!

In this episode you will learn:
• What is the oldest recorded mention of God ever found?
• The find that proves the existence of the House of David
• The evidence for the prophet Isaiah
• The location of the “first” Church
• The historical record of Pontius Pilate
• The shocking oldest depiction of Jesus ever found
• and more!

Show Notes & Links:

• The Shasu
• Tel Dan Stele
• Mesha Stele
• Seal of Isaiah
• House of Saint Peter
• Ring of Pontius Pilate
• The Alexamenos Graffito

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Fr. Justin Fletcher to discuss why traditional Catholic practices and devotions are so important and which ones should be brought back.

In this episode, you will learn:
• What are Rogation Days?
• What are Ember Days?
• What Is The First Friday Devotion?
• Why Altar Rails make more sense that lines?
• Why don’t Catholics still have meatless Fridays?
• What is the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter?

Show Notes & Links:

• Personal Ordinate of the Chair of Saint Peter – https://ordinariate.net/
• Rogation Days
• Ember Days
• First Friday Devotion

On this episode of the Catholic Talk Show the guys sample and rank Trappist beers while discussing Catholic monasticism.

In this episode you’ll learn:
• Why do Catholic monks brew beer?
• What makes a beer a “Trappist”
• What else do Catholic monks make that you can buy?
• How many Trappist beers are there?
• What do Salt & Vinegar crickets taste like?
• and much more

Show Notes & Links:

Trappist Beer websites:

• International Trappist Association – https://www.trappist.be/en
• Chimay – https://chimay.com/us/
• Rochefort – http://www.trappistes-rochefort.com/
• Achel – http://www.achelsekluis.org/pageNL/home.html
• Orval – http://www.orval.be/en/home/Abbey
• Westmalle – https://www.trappistwestmalle.be/
• Sint-Sixtus Abbey (Westvleteren) – http://www.sintsixtus.be
• Monastery Greetings – https://www.monasterygreetings.com

On this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk about Adam & Eve, The Garden of Eden, and what the Church teaches on Evolution.

In this episode, you will learn:
• What does the Church teach about Adam & Eve?
• What do the names “Adam” and “Eve” mean?
• How old did Adam live to and where was he buried?
• Did Adam and Eve have belly buttons?
• Where exactly was The Garden of Eden? Is it still there?
• What does the Church teach about Evolution?
• And much more!

On this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Father Rich are joined by Rabbi Dan Gordon to discuss the relationship between Judaism and Catholicism.

In this episode we cover:
• Midrash traditions about Abraham
• Ancient Church documents about how Christians should treat Jews
• Understanding the Crucifixion compared to The Passover meal
• Nostra Aetate and modern Jewish-Christian relations
• and much more!

For more about Rabbi Dan Gordon, visit him at www.rabbidangordon.com

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk about great movies that every Catholic should watch.

1. The Passion of The Christ
2. Nacho Libre
3. Molokai: The Story of Father Damien
4. For Greater Glory
5. Unplanned
6. Silence
7. Romero
8. Doubt
9. The Song of Bernadette
10. The Rite
11. The Scarlet and the Black
12. A Man For All Seasons

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk about what the Bible and The Catholic Church actually teach about sex.

In this episode you’ll learn:
• How are celibate priests qualified to teach about sex?
• What does the Bible and the Catechism actually say about sex?
• The Propechy of Pope St. Paul Vi about the sexual revolution…
• Why Pope St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” is so important
• What sin sends people to Hell according to Our Lady of Fatima?
• What is natural family planning? Is it just Catholic birth control?
• and much more!

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys dispel myths about the Dark Ages and explore the contributions of the Catholic Church that helped create the modern world.

In this episode you’ll learn:
• Why no scholar uses the term “Dark Ages”
• How the myth of the Dark Ages got started
• How the medieval Church created colleges
• How the medieval Church created hospitals
• and much more!