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What Is Hell Like According To People Who Have Seen It?

What is Hell actually like? Is it a real place of unquenchable fire, eternal torment, and demons? In this episode of the Catholic Talk Show, we share what 4 different Saints saw when they had visions of Hell.

In this episode we’ll cover:

  • What Catholic Saints saw when in Hell
  • What are the 9 Circles of Hell?
  • What does the word Hell mean?
  • Where did Satan get his name?
  • Why Jesus mentioned Hell more than Heaven
  • Where to find the actually Gehenna today
  • and much more!

How Much Money Does The Catholic Church Actually Have?

How much does the Pope make? How much money does Vatican City spend every year? Why are people talking about selling the Vatican? On today’s episode of The Catholic Talk Show—the guys talk about the finances and money of the Catholic Church.

In this episode we’ll cover:

  • How much do priests make?
  • How much do Cardinals make?
  • How much do Pope Emeritus Benedict and Pope Francis make?
  • How much money does the Catholic Church bring in every year?
  • How much does the Catholic Church give away in charity every year?
  • and much more!

 


The Catholic Origins of Saint Valentine’s Day

On this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk about the origins of Saint Valentine’s day, who the real historical Saint Valentine was, and other Catholic Saints who can help you in heartbreak and love! Plus the guys share some Catholic “Pick-up” lines!

In this episode we’ll cover:

  • Who was the historical Saint Valentine?
  • What do Saint Valentine’s bones look like and where are they?
  • The Catholic reason we give “Valentine” Cards
  • The Welsh Female Saint who helps people get over heartbreaks
  • The medieval Catholic tradition young girls followed to see their future husband in a dream
  • The best Catholic Pickup Lines
  • and much more!

 


7 Marvel & DC Comicbook Superheroes That Are Catholic

On this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk about Catholic superheroes like Daredevil, Deadpool, The Punisher, and Batman. Plus, we talk about the 3 Catholic saints who are actually Marvel superheroes!

In this episode we’ll cover:

  • How the Daredevil series revolves around the character’s Catholic faith
  • The brutal Marvel character that was actually in seminary
  • The time Batman was a Catholic Monk
  • Why Superman goes to a Catholic priest when he needs help
  • When Pope St. John Paul II had his own Marvel comic book
  • and much more!

 


Sports & Catholicism: The Hail Mary, The Mamba, & The Babe

In this episode of The Catholic Show—the guys talk about the Catholic Church and sports and the fascinating connections between them. Plus all 3 hosts talk about how sports led to their conversions in remarkably different ways.

In this episode we’ll cover:

  • The origin of the “Hail Mary” play
  • How the Catholic Church taught Babe Ruth to play Baseball
  • The pro-sports team named after Catholic priests
  • Famous athletes that are Catholics
  • A debate on whether or not Jesus can hit a curveball
  • and much more!

 


The Unlikely Source Of The First Christian Rock Song

When you think of Christian Rock, the last band you probably associate with it is Black Sabbath. But according to many rock historians, their song “After Forever” is the first true Christian Rock song.

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk about Black Sabbath, Christian Rock, and bad music in the liturgy.


7 Famous People Who Converted To Catholicism

On this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk about famous people who converted to Catholicism. From cowboys to movie stars, athletes to kings, these are 7 fascinating stories of how people made their way home to Rome.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • Why ‘the Duke” called himself a “Cardiac Catholic”
  • The Famous Old West gunslinger who converted on his deathbed
  • The secret conversion of the protestant King of England
  • The miracle that led Obi-Wan Kenobi to the Catholic Church
  • The shocking conversion of Jane Roe from the infamous “Roe v. Wade:”
  • And much more!

Do All Catholic Dogs Go To Heaven?

In this episode, the guys explore the relationship between the Catholic Church and man’s best friend and debate whether or not dogs go to heaven.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • What Saints and Popes have said on whether or not dogs go to Heaven
  • The famous religious order that is also known as “The Hounds of The Lord”
  • The Dog that was venerated as a saint by medieval Catholics
  • How the Saint Bernard got its name
  • And much more!

How The Catholic Church Created New Year’s Day

On this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk about how the Catholic Church invented New Year’s Day, why we celebrate Mary, Mother of God on the first day of the year, and why Catholics could be excommunicated for speaking about the Holy Prepuce.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • Why The New Year starts on January 1st because of a Renaissance Pope
  • Why January 1st is a Holy Day of Obligation for every Catholic
  • What Feast Day Catholics used to celebrate on New Year’s day before Vatican II
  • Why a Pope threatened excommunication to anyone who mentioned one particular part of Jesus’ body
  • And much more!

The Catholic Talk Show Christmas Special

On this very special Christmas episode of the Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk about the origins of Christmas traditions like stockings and trees, why Jesus WAS born on December 25th, and the crazy story of how the REAL Saint Nick busted a serial killer!

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • What the “X” in X-mas really means
  • Why Saint Nick fills up stockings
  • What the REAL Santa Claus looks like according to Catholic relics
  • Why Christmas trees are not a pagan origin
  • The reason we celebrate Christmas on December 25th
  • And much more!

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