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 are joined by Sr. Tonia Borsellino to discuss why women discern the religious life, what it’s like inside a convent, and what happened when her entire convent got Covid-19.

Episode 95:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What makes a woman decide to become a sister?
• What is the difference between a nun and a sister?
• What happened when her entire convent got Covid-19
• What is the discernment process?
• What is a charism?
• and much more

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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!

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss why so many people are leaving The Catholic Church, the statistics behind them, and what can be done about it.

Episode 92:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• The shocking statistics of people leaving the Church
• What are the main reasons people leave?
• Why role did Vatican II have in the decline?
• What impact does the Sex Abuse scandal have?
• What needs to happen to reverse the trend?
• and much more

Show Links & Resources:

• PRRI Study On Leaving Religion
• CARA Study Recap
• Gallup Poll On Sex Abuse

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss the different Catholic religious orders, like the Dominicans, Franciscans, Jesuits, and more, and what the differences between them are.

Episode 129:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What are the 4 kinds of Religious Orders?
• What are the differences between them?
• Why do they all wear different habits?
• What is a Charism?
• how many religious orders are there?
• What religious order fits your spirituality?
• and much more

Show Notes:

• List of Catholic Religious Orders & Congregations:
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Steve Kerekes to discuss the Brown Scapular and why no Catholic should be caught dead without one.

Episode 114:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What is The Brown Scapular?
• The Appearance of Mary to Saint Simon Stock
• Who can wear the Brown Scapular?
• Is The Brown Scapular a “Get Out Of Hell Free” Card?
• What is the Sabbatine Privilege
• What requirements are needed to wear the Scapular?
• What other color Scapulars are there? • and much more

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