In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Ukrainian Greek Catholic Priest Fr. Andrij Hlabse, SJ to discuss the religious and historical context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Episode 176:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• The religious history of the Ukrainian people
• The false religious pretext of the Russian Invasion
• Is Vladimir Putin even a Christian?
• How faith is supporting the Ukrainian resistance
• and much more

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Show Notes:

• Kyiv’s Ancient Normality

• How the West Gets Ukraine Wrong — and Helps Putin As a Result

• How to think about war in Ukraine

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys share seven reasons why they love Jesus Christ… and why you should too!

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys explore the usage of symbolic numbers in The Bible and what they mean.

Episode 174:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• How are numbers used as secret codes?
• Why do some numbers seem to appear often?
• What do specific numbers mean in scripture?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys explore what’s inside a Catholic Church building and what the parts are called, and the significance of each.

Episode 173:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What are the most important parts of a Church?
• Why are there bones under Catholic altars?
• What do terms like Narthex, Apse, and Ambo mean?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys react to clips from movies about exorcism and comment on their accuracy or exaggerations.

Episode 172:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What gets exaggerated in exorcism movies?
• What do exorcism movies get right?
• What are the best exorcism movies?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys look at which Cardinals are most likely to be elected the next Pope after Francis, the odds of the next papal name, and more.

Episode 171:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Which Cardinals have the best odds?
• Which Cardinals are too old to be pope?
• What are the odds on the next papal name?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys look at the foods mentioned in the Bible and what Jesus likely ate.

Episode 170:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What did Eve eat in the Garden?
• What foods are mentioned in scripture?
• What was served at the Last Supper?
• What was the typical diet for an ancient Israelite?
• and much more

Show Notes:

• List Of All Foods Mentioned In The Bible
https://www.learnreligions.com/foods-of-the-bible-700172

• Scripture Cake Recipe
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/recipes/view.cfm?id=1210

• Fig & Date Charoset Recipe
https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/get-your-charoset/

• Cholent Recipe
https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/adaptable-abundant-and-1000-years-old-this-recipe-for-cholent-cooks-slowly-toward-contemporary-comfort/

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys answer your questions live! (and have a few beers!

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss misused, abused, and misunderstood Bible verses and put them back into their proper context.

Episode 168:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• The 100% MOST Misused Bible Verse
• The verse preachers use to fleece $Money$
• The verse athletes just don’t understand
• 3 Things you THINK are in The Bible… but aren’t.
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss methods of reading The Bible, where and how you should start, and if there is a “best” way to do it.

Episode 167:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What order should you read The Bible in?
• How long should it take you to read The Bible?
• What version of The Bible is for you?
• Why The Bible IS NOT a “book”
• and much more

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Show Notes:
• The Bible In A Year Podcast – Fr. Mike Schmitz
• How To Easily Read The Whole Bible – Brandon Vogt
• NSTI Bible In A Year Plan – Dr. Taylor Marshall
• Read The Bible AND The Catechism In A Year
• Printable Bible In A Year Plan

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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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys look at the history of Papal Assassinations, including both failed attempts and actual assassinations of The Pope.

Episode 156:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• How many Popes have been assassinated?
• Why JPII credited Our Lady of Fatima for saving his life
• When an SSPX priest stabbed JPII!
• When Pope St. Paul VI was stabbed in the neck!
• When 7 popes were murdered in less than 100 years!
• Can Papal Assassinations be forgiven?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys explain all of the items that are on the altar and used during The Catholic Mass.

Episode 155:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Are the items made of pure gold?
• Why are there relics of saints on every altar?
• What is a Ciborium?
• How are these items cleaned?
• How a sacrarium works
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys go through Fr. Rich’s priest wardrobe and explore the history and meaning of Catholic Liturgical Vestments.

Episode 154:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Why do priests always wear black?
• What’s up with the priest’s Roman collar?
• What do the different colors of vestments mean?
• Why don’t priests wear black vestments anymore?
• The prayers that are said while being vested
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys review and rank the best portrayals of Jesus Christ on film.

Episode 153:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What are the best movies about Jesus?
• Who played the best Jesus?
• What should Jesus look like in movies?
• Our top 5 Jesus actors
• and much more

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