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Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)
Ask Fr. Josh is the podcast where I hear you out and do my best to help you navigate the tricky times in life when our Catholic Faith doesn’t give you an easy “fill-in-the blank” answer. On...
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20 of 316 episodesEaster Special: Fasting Beyond Lent
In this special Easter episode, Fr. Josh answers a question about continuing the practice of fasting beyond Lent. He encourages us to reflec...
Is Self-Care Prideful? (With Dr. Brian Pedraza)
How do we practice self-care without falling into vanity or pride? Dr. Brian Pedraza joins Fr. Josh to explore the sin of pride, the deadly...
Greed: How Much Money Should Catholics Have? (with Dr. Brian Pedraza)
How much money should Catholics have? Dr. Brian Pedraza joins Fr. Josh to discuss the vice of greed and how Catholics should understand the...
When the Noonday Devil Strikes (with Dr. Brian Pedraza)
Have you noticed that busyness, laziness, or procrastination often hinder your efforts to pray? Dr. Brian Pedraza joins Fr. Josh to discuss...
Conquering Lust in an Oversexualized World (with Dr. Mario Sacasa)
Do you feel discouraged trying to combat lust in your life? Dr. Mario Sacasa joins Fr. Josh to discuss the sin of lust. Together, they answe...
Gluttony: Food Addiction vs. Overindulgence (with Dr. Mario Sacasa)
What does the sin of gluttony exactly look like in our lives? Dr. Mario Sacasa and Fr. Josh delve into the vice of gluttony, exploring its d...
Avoiding the Comparison Trap (with Dr. Mario Sacasa)
In today's competitive society, it's easy to fall into the comparison trap. Dr. Mario Sacasa joins Fr. Josh to explore the sin of envy throu...
How Do We Let Go of Control? (with Sr. Josephine Garrett)
Pride can mislead us into believing we are the center of everything and that we have complete control. Sr. Josephine Garret joins Fr. Josh t...
Navigating Attractions and Lust in Relationships (with Sr. Josephine Garrett)
What do our attractions reveal? Sr. Josephine Garrett joins Fr. Josh to answer questions about navigating attractions we may experience outs...
When Does Anger Become Sinful? (with Sr. Josephine Garrett)
We all experience anger for different reasons, but how do we prevent anger from turning into wrath? Sr. Josephine Garrett joins Fr. Josh to...
Why Do I Feel Sadness When Others Succeed? ( with Sr. Josephine Garrett)
Why do we feel sadness when others succeed? Sr. Josephine Garrett joins Fr. Josh Johnson to discuss the sin of envy as he begins his season...
How Do We Overcome Deeply Rooted Vices?
It sometimes feels impossible to stop the deeply rooted sins of the heart. Fr. Mark-Mary joins Fr. Josh to offer advice and encouragement on...
How Should We Prioritize Different Devotions?
Finding time for the various devotions the Catholic faith offers—such as the rosary, adoration, daily Mass, and reading Scripture—can someti...
Should We Receive Holy Communion on the Tongue or in the Hand?
Are you receiving the Eucharist on the tongue or in the hand? Is one way better? Fr. Josh Johnson provides clarity on this misconception bas...
Healing and Hope Amidst Pornography and Masturbation Addiction (with Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio)
What effect does pornography and masturbation have on relationships and marriage? How can we maintain hope in times of doubt? Fr. Josh Johns...
What Does God Think of Divorce?
Divorce is a difficult topic. Fr. Josh Johnson shares sympathy and advice based on Catholic teaching for anyone struggling in this season. W...
The Truth About IVF (with Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio)
Why is IVF wrong? Fr. Josh Johnson and Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio broach the topic of in vitro fertilization (IVF). They look at the ethics of th...
Do I Need to Go to Mass In-Person Every Week?
Going to Mass in-person can be hard. Can we make our lives easier by streaming Sunday Mass from home? Fr. Josh Johnson explains that going t...
Natural Family Planning: What It Is and What It Isn’t (with Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio)
Fr. Josh Johnson and Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio discuss the many facets of Natural Family Planning (NFP) and share resources if this is something...