The Catholic Talk Show

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by Fr. Josh Johnson to discuss 5 ways parents can help prevent their children from leaving the Catholic faith. From building a personal relationship with Jesus to prayer, Scripture, and creating a truly Catholic home, they explore how parents can build a faith that lasts and discuss the new Bible in a Year: Family Edition.

Episode 377

00:00 Intro

01:02 Bible in a Year: Family Edition

04:38 5 Ways to Keep Your Kids Catholic

06:01 #1: Be a Witness

13:32 #2: Build a Catholic Community

20:12 #3: Make the Sacraments Part of Family Life

25:35 #4: Let Your Kids Ask Hard Questions

32:11 #5: Teach Your Kids the Bible

33:36 Bible in a Year for Families

47:06 Closing Blessing
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by JD Flynn of The Pillar to explore how powerful the Vatican really is. From China and Pope Leo’s relationship with President Trump to the war in Gaza, they reveal how the Holy See influences world affairs through diplomacy and moral authority.

00:00 How Powerful Is the Vatican?
05:42 Why Does the World Listen to the Pope?
10:25 When Vatican Diplomacy Fails
14:32 Is the Vatican Too Naive?
21:33 Who Actually Runs the Vatican?
28:36 The Vatican’s #2 Most Powerful Man?
30:37 The Vatican’s Secretive China Deal
40:11 What an American Pope Changes
45:26 Why the Cardinals Chose Leo
49:32 Pope Leo vs. Trump?
53:59 Gaza, Pizzaballa & The Heart of All Nations
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P. make the case that the Rosary is the most powerful weapon available to Americans right now. From the upcoming Rosary Pilgrimage in Washington D.C. to the history of Mary's intercession in moments of national crisis, they explore why a Dominican priest believes the Rosary isn't just personal devotion — it's a call to action for an entire nation.

00:00 Intro

01:24 The Dominican Mission in America

04:51 Why America Needs the Rosary

10:31 The Luminous Mysteries & Today’s Church

13:55 Eucharistic Faith & Adoration

17:52 St. Dominic & the Dominican Tradition

24:29 Did Mary Give St. Dominic the Rosary?

27:17 The Rosaries That Tell Our Stories

32:26 The Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage

40:10 Dominican Evangelization Today

42:36 The Lighter Side of Dominican Life

46:23 Closing Prayer & Blessing
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Kyle tackle some of the most divisive debates in the Catholic Church. From the Latin Mass and Charismatic Renewal to celebrity exorcists, LGBTQ ministries, and Catholic influencers, they weigh the good and the bad, cut through the tribalism, and ask whether these movements are ultimately helping or hurting the Church.

00:00 Intro

02:06 The Latin Mass & Traditional Catholicism

11:26 Charismatic Catholics

21:48 Celebrity Exorcists

28:11 LGBTQ Ministries

43:12 Synodality

43:45 Call-Out Channels

44:56 Catholic Influencers

45:35 Ultramontanism & the Pope

46:45 Is The Catholic Talk Show Good for the Church?
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael expose some of the worst spiritual advice Christians commonly give. From “God never gives you more than you can handle” to “it’s all part of God’s plan,” they break down popular Christian clichés, explain what Scripture and the Church actually teach, and reveal what we should be saying instead.

00:00 Bad Spiritual Advice Christians Give
01:23 “God Will Never Give You More Than You Can Handle”
03:48 “Everything That Happens Is God’s Will”
08:04 “If You Have Enough Faith, God Will Heal You”
13:52 “If You’re Anxious, You Don’t Trust God Enough”
16:35 “Questioning God Is Sinful”
21:01 “Being Tempted Means You’re a Bad Christian”
29:07 “God Told Me You Should Do This”
33:03 Good Spiritual Advice & Resources
39:12 The Worst Spiritual Advice in the Bible
41:32 What to Do When Life Becomes Overwhelming
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