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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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys pour out some facts about the wine used during Mass and then taste and rank the best Church wine varieties.

Episode 152:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What kind of wine is used in Mass?
• Why do Catholics use Wine during Mass?
• Can you drink unconsecrated Church wine?
• Where you can get wine grown in the Pope’s vineyards
• How Bishops saved the wine industry during Prohibition?
• Our ranking of the best Church wines!
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, through the power of technology, the guys are joined by Ven. Fulton Sheen to discuss his preaching, modern society, his legacy, and his canonization.

Episode 151:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• How Fulton Sheen predicted 2021
• What Fulton Sheen says about “Cancel Culture”
• The greatest threat facing the modern world
• What Fulton Sheen says is the greatest trick of the Devil
• When will Ven. Fulton Sheen be canonized?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by author Kevin Wells to explore the heroic and holy life of Ven. Fr. Aloysius Schwartz, who cared for poor orphans in Korea, the Philippines, and Mexico and could be the next saint of the Catholic Church.

Episode 150:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Why Fr. Aloysius ASKED to go to the WORST places
• His epic battles with gangsters and bishops
• How his secret weapon was the handkerchief
• Why he is called “Priest and Beggar”
• How he saved 150,000+ orphans
• His extraordinary piety and efforts
• and much more

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Almost nothing is known about the life of Jesus from the ages of 12 to 29. In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys explore the 18 hidden years of Jesus’ life and explore the legends and theories of where Jesus might have went and what He might have done during this time in his life.

Episode 149:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Did Jesus travel to distant lands like India or Tibet?
• What stories do we have of his childhood?
• What jobs did Jesus have?
• Why did Jesus wait until 30 to begin preaching?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys break down the meaning of the number 666 and explore who the Beast of Revelation might be

Episode 148:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What does “666” mean?
• Who is the Beast of Revelations?
• Is the Mark of the Beast actually “616”?
• Does 666 refer to The Pope?
• What is Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys go raiding looking for the history and clues about The Lost Ark of The Covenant

Episode 147:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What exactly was The Ark of The Covenant?
• What did the Ark look like?
• When did the Ark go missing?
• What was inside the Ark of The Covenant?
• Why did the Ark kill those that touched it?
• Where IS The Ark of The Covenant today?
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk about dreams, how to interpret them, and how God uses them to communicate with humanity.

Episode 146:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• The 21 Dreams recorded in The Bible
• Does God uses dreams to communicate?
• Aquinas on Interpreting Dreams
• The Patron Saint of Dreams
• The Patron Saint of Against Nightmares
• and much more

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Show Notes:

• Graphic of All 21 Dreams In The Bible
https://overviewbible.com/infographic-dreams-bible/

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss the 7 most mysterious biblical figures that most people have never heard about.

Episode 145:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• The Ancient King of Salem
• The Giant descended from Nephilim
• The Mysterious “Witch of Endor”
• The First Person Assumed To Heaven (NOT Mary)
• The Original Ower of The Temple Mount
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys share 10 essential things that every Catholic should own.

Episode 144:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What type of Bible should a Catholic have?
• What religious medal should always wear?
• The one thing you need to add to your phone NOW
• What Church document should always keep safe?
• What you need to add to your will immediately!
• and much more

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• How To Add “Contact A Catholic Priest In An Emergency” To Your Phone

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys examine and ponder The Crucifix and share things you never knew about it.

Episode 143:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Why do Catholics use a Crucifix instead of a plain cross?
• What type of wood was The Cross made of?
• The pious legends of where the wood of The Cross grew
• What does INRI actually mean?
• Prayers you should say in front of a Crucifix
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss why Satan hates the Virgin Mary more than any other human and why Mary is greater than The Devil.

Episode 142:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• The MAIN reason Satan hates Mary
• Who is more powerful, Mary or Satan?
• Why their enmity goes back to Eden
• The reasons they are EXACT opposites
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss some of the most shocking things Jesus said in the Bible that challenge the popular modern conception of Our Lord.

Episode 141:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Was Jesus “tolerant” of sinners?
• The people Jesus said you should hate?
• The harsh names Jesus called some people
• Does Jesus say more people go to Hell than Heaven?
• Why Jesus came to bring division, not peace.
• and much more

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Verses Referenced:

• Luke 14:26
• Matthew 23
• Matthew 7:13-14
• Matthew 10:34
• John 8:11

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys share prayers that every Catholic should know… besides The Our Father and Hail Mary.

Episode 140:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• The one prayer you should say EVERY day
• The oldest known prayer to Mary
• The Eastern prayer every Latin should say
• The simplest prayer you should say
• and much more

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Prayers Mentioned In The Episode:

• Liturgy of The Hours
https://divineoffice.org/liturgy-of-the-hours/ 

• Nicene Creed
https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe

• Apostles Creed
https://ucatholic.com/prayers/basic-catholic-prayers/

• The Memorare
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/prayers/the-memorare.html 

• Divine Mercy Chaplet
https://ucatholic.com/prayers/the-chaplet-of-the-divine-mercy/ 

• Act of Contrition
https://ucatholic.com/prayers/basic-catholic-prayers/

• Saint Michael Prayer
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/prayer-to-st-michael-the-archangel-371

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Catholic Answers Apologist Jimmy Akin to discuss Catholic teaching on the Occult, Black Magic, and other mysterious dark forces.

Episode 139:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What is the Occult?
• What Aquinas wrote about The Occult
• Are Curses real? Can they be broken?
• Do Witches actually have powers?
• Can Catholics believe in Astrology?
• Do Ghosts exist?
• Do Crystals and Amulets have any effects?
• and much more

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• St. Thomas Aquinas on the Occult
https://jimmyakin.com/2020/06/thomas-aquinas-on-the-occult.html

• Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World Podcast
https://sqpn.com/podcasts/jimmy-akins-mysterious-world/

• Jimmy Akin on Catholic Answers
https://www.catholic.com/profile/jimmy-akin

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Catholic Answers Apologist Trent Horn to discuss the historical accuracy and truth of The Bible.

Episode 138:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Is The Bible historically accurate?
• Who actually wrote The Bible?
• What does “Divinely Inspired” really mean?
• What are the Four Senses of Scripture?
• Does Archaeology support The Bible??
• and much more

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• The Counsel of Trent Podcast
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• Books By Trent Horn
http://www.trenthorn.com/books/

• Trent Horn on Catholic Answers
https://www.catholic.com/profile/trent-horn

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by former Swiss Guard Andreas Widmer to discuss the inside life and faith of the Pope’s personal security force.

Episode 137:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What does the Swiss Guard do?
• Why do they have to be Swiss?
• What weapons do they use?
• Do they always wear their uniform?
• and much more

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• The Busch School at The Catholic University of America
http://business.cua.edu/

• “The Pope and The CEO” by Andreas Widmer
https://www.amazon.com/Pope-CEO-Leadership-Lessons-Young/dp/1931018766 

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Jordan and Joanna Watwood to discuss why more Catholic families should consider adoption.

Episode 136:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• The Watwood’s beautiful testimony of adoption
• Why adoption is so pro-life
• What challenges do you face when adopting
• Dealing with infertility as a Catholic
• and much more

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• Canonical Coronation of Our Lady of La Leche
https://missionandshrine.org/canonical-coronation/

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Fr. Dan Leary to discuss why a good God would allow evil and suffering.

Episode 135:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What Aquinas said was the best proof AGAINST God’s existence
• Is God able to stop suffering?
• Can good come from evil?
• Is suffering a necessary part of free will?
• What can people do to help the suffering?
• and much more

Show Notes:

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• Salvifici Doloris – Letter of Pope John Paul II on the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering, 11 February 1984

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Fr. Josh McCarty from Pastoral Parish to discuss major problems in the parish model and why so many parishes have closed or are on a path to closure.

Episode 134:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What are the warning signs a parish may close?
• Why registering for a parish makes little sense
• Why the modern understanding of parishes is flawed
• Do parish councils help or hurt?
• How culpable are priests for parishes closing?
• And much more!

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J. to discuss the science and spiritual aspects of near-death experiences and out-of-body experiences.

Episode 133:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What happens during a near-death experience?
• What is the tunnel of light that people see?
• What science shows about near-death experiences
• What does The Church teach about near-death experiences?
• How often do people see Hell during NDEs?
• And much more!

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Matt Fradd discuss to discuss The Angelic Doctor, Saint Thomas Aquinas.

Episode 132:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Why was Aquinas called “The Dumb Ox”?
• Why Aquinas was almost a Benedictine?
• Why Aquinas was imprisoned by his family?
• Why Aquinas brothers hire him a prostitute?
• Why didn’t Aquinas finish the Summa?
• And much more!

Show Notes:

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss the best parts of being a Catholic Priest and why it’s an awesome vocation.

Episode 131:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Why Celibacy is actually a GREAT thing
• Do priests get out of speeding tickets?
• Why priests have the best “work clothes”
• How the priesthood compares to fatherhood
• How celebrating the Sacraments changes you
• and much more

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss Saint Dismas The Good Thief, the mysterious and little-known man crucified next to Jesus, and the first canonized saint.

Episode 130:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Who was Saint Dismas?
• What do we know about his life?
• Why was Saint Dismas executed?
• What was the name of 3rd person crucified?
• Did Dismas meet Jesus before?
• Is Saint Dismas the first canonized saint?
• and much more

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