In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss functions of The Holy See that may surprise you.

Episode 327:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• The Vatican’s secret “cyber war” with China
• Does The Vatican have spies?
• What’s kept in the Secret Archives?
• Why The Vatican has a telescope in Arizona
• and much more

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Walk in the footsteps of the Apostles as you visit breathtaking and sacred sites, including the Acropolis in Athens, the home where the Virgin Mary and Saint John lived after the Ascension, the cave where Saint John received the Book of Revelation, and key locations tied to the missionary journeys of Saint Paul the Apostle.

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• The Home of Mary & St. John in Ephesus
• The Island of Patmos Where St. John Received The Book of Revelation
• The Places where Saint Paul lived and preached
• and much more

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss the perception that Pope Leo hasn’t been that exciting and why it’s exactly what the Church needs.

Episode 326:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Is Pope Leo Really “Boring”?
• Why His Style is EXACTLY What The Church Needs
• The Pendulum of Papal Styles
• How Has Media Coverage fo Him Been Different?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss the WILDLY Anti-Catholic episode of “Your Friends & Neighbors” released by Apple TV where the main characters break into a Catholic Church, remove the consecrated Eucharist from the Tabernacle, and desecrate it by “snacking” on it, and even dip it in jam.

Episode 325:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Why would Apple allow such a show to be released?
• Why is Anti-Catholicism tolerated?
• Other Anti-Catholic movies like “Conclave” & “Kingdom of Heaven”
• How should Catholics respond?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss a recently approved Eucharistic miracle where the image of Christ appeared on a host that occurred in 2013 in Vilakkannur, India.

Episode 324:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Why was this miracle approved?
• Why Eucharistic Miracles show the need reverent liturgy
• Why The True Presence should be added to the Creed
• The Eucharistic Miracle website Bl. Carlo Acutis built
• and much more

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In this episode of the Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by Dr. Matthew Bunsen to discuss his new book on Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. He shares insights from his experience covering the recent Conclave, the election of Cardinal Prevost, and the unique aspects of Leo’s background and upbringing.

Episode 323:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Exploring the First American Pope
• Is He actually a Peruvian Pope?
• A New Era in the Catholic Church
• Is more like JPII, Benedict XVI, or Francis?
• The Influence of Augustinian Tradition

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Thaddeus come up with some ideas and suggestions of things Pope Leo XIV can do and accomplish during his pontificate.

Episode 322:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Who will Leo XIV make as Cardinals
• What saints will he canonize?
• What steps towards unity with the East can he make?
• Should the Vatican create an army?
• Could the Vatican create it’s own currency?
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan get to know Pope Leo XIV, look at his upbringing and background, and explore what kind of Pope he may be.

Episode 321:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Who is Pope Leo XIV?
• What was his upbringing in Chicago like?
• Pope Leo’s interesting ethnic background
• Why was he chosen by the Cardinals?
• Why did he choose Leo as his name?
• Is he a White Sox or Cubs fan?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss Ven. Fulton Sheen’s sermon from almost 80 years ago on the 12 Tricks of The Antichrist that he would use to destroy Christianity.

Episode 320:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What Ven. Fulton Sheen foresaw almost 80 years ago
• Why The Antichrist will talk highly of Christ
• Why The Antichrist will seem to be good
• How many of these tricks are in seen in today’s world?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss the attempted Satanic Mass and desecration of The Eucharist at the Kansas Capitol Building and how Catholics fought back.

Episode 319:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What happened in Kansas
• The Lawsuit filed by the Bishop
• The brave man who saved the Eucharist
• The Act of Reparation For Blasphemy
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss The Surrender Novena and Prayer during the hardest times in life.

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss what happened to the 12 Apostles after the Resurrection, including where they traveled, how they died, and where they are buried today.

Episode 317:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Where Did Each Apostle Go To Preach?
• The Excruciating Martyrdoms They Endured
• The Only Apostles Do Die Of Natural Causes?
• What Happened to Judas After His Betrayal?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss Saint Malachy’s prophecies about the last Pope “Petrus Romanus” and other predictions about the final pope.

Episode 316:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What Was St. Malachy’s “Prophecy of the Popes”
• How Popes Are Left According To His Prophecy?
• Is St. Malchy’s Prophecy Authentic?
• Does St. Paul’s Outside The Walls predict the final pope?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Alex Jones, CEO of Hallow, to discuss prayers and devotions for Lent.

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Monsignor K.B. Smith who has participated in a Papal Conclave to talk about what happens when a pope dies and how the Church elects the successor of Peter.

Episode 314:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• An Insider’s View of Papal Conclaves
• How Long After A Pope Dies Will A Conclave Happen?
• How Does The Voting In A Conclave Work?
• Which Cardinal Might Be The Next Pope?
• Why Is Secrecy So Critical In Conclaves?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Fr. Josh Johnson to discuss practical tips to overcoming the habitual sins in your life.

Episode 313:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What Does The Catechism Say About Immigration?
• Were The Holy Family Immigrants In Egypt?
• What Is The Ordo Amoris?
• What Did Pope Francis’s Letter to the U.S. Bishops say?
• Is Money Influencing The Church’s Position?
• What Obligations Do Christians Have To Immigrants?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Fr. Josh Johnson to discuss practical tips to overcoming the habitual sins in your life.

Episode 312:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What each of the seven deadly sins are
• How to identify if one struggles with a type of sin
• How to strengthen the fight against sin through prayer
• Reflection questions to help readers understand the sin’s effects
• The practical 7-day challenge and tips for overcoming each individual sin
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan explore the unwritten and lost sayings of Jesus know as the Agrapha (ἄγραφον) and whether or not they are the authentic words of Christ.

Episode 311:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What Are The Agrapha, Or Unwritten Words Of Jesus?
• How Do We Know About These Unrecorded Words?
• How Authentic Are These Unrecorded Sayings?
• What Sources Exist For The Unwritten Sayings of Jesus
• How Did Scripture Develop?
• The Lost Source Of The Gospels
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Dr. John Bergsma to explore the Biblical roots of The Jubilee Year, the Indulgences you can gain, and much more.

Episode 309:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What Is A Jubilee Year?
• The Ancient Jewish Roots of Jubilee Years
• Why Did The Pope Open “Holy Doors”?
• How Many Indulgences Can You Get This Year?
• Why Does A Jubilee Happen Only Every 25 Years?
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Jamie Baxter, Founder & CEO of Exodus 90 to talk about if Christianity is too hard and puts too many burdens on people.

Episode 308:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Does Christianity Ask Too Much Of People?
• Why Modern People Are Lonely and Unhappy
• Why Doing Hard Things Is Good For You
• How To Get Free In Just 90 Days in 2025
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by Fr. Sam Medley, SOLT to discuss how he lost 100 pounds in a year using simple diet and exercise methods combined with spiritual principles.

Episode 307:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• How Virtue Is Key To Changing Your Life
• Why Physical Health Impacts Spiritual Health
• Where To Start When Losing Weight
• A Simple Plan To Get Healthy in 2025
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR to discuss the upcoming Rosary In A Year Podcast from and how The Rosary can change your life.

Episode 306:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• How The Rosary Changed Fr. Mark-Mary’s life
• What Is The Rosary In A Year?
• How To Overcome Struggles With The Rosary
• How To Go Deeper Into The Mysteries of The Rosary
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Matt discuss the decline in the number of Catholic Priest and what to do about it.

Episode 305:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• The Sobering Statistics On The Decline Of The Priesthood
• What Caused The Decline In The Priesthood?
• How Is Having Fewer Priests Affecting The Church?
•What Can De To Get More Priests?
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Mac discuss how God uses signs and inspirations to comfort and guide people.

Episode 304:
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• How Does God Use Signs & Visions?
• Does God Allow Dead People To Communicate With Us?
• Is It Wrong To Ask For A Sign?
• How Do You Interpret Signs And Their Meanings?
• Are All Signs From God?
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