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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Fr. Robert Spitzer to examine 6 Catholic miracles that science can't explain, including Eucharistic miracles, the Shroud of Turin, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Lourdes, Fátima, and near-death experiences. 00:00 Can Science Explain Catholic Miracles? 02:15 What Makes Something a Miracle? 05:44 Scientific Evidence for Near-Death Experiences 07:40 Lourdes, Fátima, and Eucharistic Miracles 08:57 Six Miracles Examined by Science 11:50 The Shroud of Turin 17:38 The Mysterious Image on the Shroud 21:53 Radiation and the Resurrection 24:16 The Shroud's Carbon Dating Mystery 34:12 Scientific Evidence for the Resurrection? 42:48 The Mysterious AB Blood Connection 48:49 What Eucharistic Miracles Mean for Catholics 53:53 Did Jesus Mean the Eucharist Literally? 01:00:54 Fr. Spitzer's New Catholic AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Michael explore what The Church teaches happens when you die. 00:00 What Happens When You Die? 01:11 Why Catholics Should Think About Death 05:17 What Happens to Your Soul? 06:25 The Particular Judgment 11:57 Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory 17:36 What Is Heaven Really Like? 21:40 Does Time Exist in Heaven? 24:31 The Resurrection of the Body 26:02 The Four Qualities of a Glorified Body 30:40 The New Heaven and New Earth 35:57 How to Prepare for Death Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Michael share the origins, meaning, and practice of the Sign of The Cross. 00:00 Introduction 01:12 Ancient Origins 02:28 Biblical Foundations 05:20 Meaning and Symbolism 08:00 How It Evolved 09:12 East vs. West 14:32 Spiritual Power 19:07 Everyday Practice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael create the ultimate Catholic tier list, ranking 40 of the most Catholic things ever from S-Tier to D-Tier. From incense, fish fries, and midnight Mass to parish bulletins, guitar Masses, the Swiss Guard, and more, they debate where each belongs and decide which Catholic things truly deserve the top spot. 00:00 The Ultimate Catholic Tier List 01:51 Rankings #1–4 11:05 Rankings #5–8 21:15 Rankings #9–12 28:52 Rankings #13–16 38:12 Rankings #17–20 44:09 Rankings #21–24 50:04 Rankings #25–28 55:31 Rankings #29–32 58:40 Rankings #33–36 1:00:27 Rankings #37–40 1:04:06 The Final Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by demonologist and exorcist trainer Adam Blai to explore the reality of angels, demons, and exorcism. From the Church’s four signs of demonic possession to what actually happens during an exorcism, they discuss guardian angels, fallen angels, spiritual warfare, and Adam’s experience witnessing more than 2,000 exorcisms. 00:00 Angels, Demons & Exorcisms 03:57 The 4 Signs of Demonic Possession 12:11 What It’s Really Like to Witness an Exorcism 16:52 Can Catholics Become Too Obsessed With Demons? 23:33 What Are Angels & Demons Really? 27:57 Why Did the Angels Fall? 31:21 What Happens to Angels When They Become Demons? 34:09 Why Demons Can Never Repent 35:51 Can the Weakest Angel Defeat the Strongest Demon? 37:51 How Powerful Is St. Michael the Archangel? 41:10 How Angels Actually Fought the War in Heaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael explore seven fascinating truths every Catholic should know about guardian angels. From what Scripture and the Church actually teach to how angels protect, guide, and intercede for us, they separate fact from fiction and uncover the incredible role these heavenly companions play in the spiritual life. 00:00 Introduction 02:00 What Is a Guardian Angel? 03:53 Does Everyone Have One? 07:05 What the Bible Says 10:03 How Angels Protect Us 15:05 Did Jesus Have a Guardian Angel? 19:57 True Guardian Angel Stories 25:00 Guardian Angel Myths 29:53 How to Know Your Guardian Angel 39:50 Daily Guardian Angel Devotions 50:01 Pilgrimages & Angelic Devotion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael tackle one of the most provocative hypotheticals in modern science and faith, exploring what the discovery of proof of alien life would actually mean for Christianity, whether it would challenge everything Catholics believe, and how a Catholic priest responds to the question most people are afraid to ask. The answer is more surprising, more reasoned, and more confident than most people expect. 00:00 Would Aliens Disprove Christianity? 04:05 Science, Faith & the Universe 07:49 Do Aliens Have Souls? 09:57 Did Jesus Die for Aliens? 11:57 How Would the Church React? 14:04 Are UFOs Demonic? 20:02 UFOs, Technology & Government 22:05 UFOs in the Bible? 26:12 Do We Have Evidence of Aliens? 32:00 Angels, Demons & Extraterrestrials 38:02 The Deception Behind UFOs 46:08 Would Aliens Change Christianity? 52:02 God, Creation & Salvation History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ryan talks with Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, the only Catholic priest in Gaza, for a firsthand account of what it means to shepherd a flock through war. Fr. Romanelli shares what he witnessed when his church was bombed, what it was like to celebrate Mass while explosions sounded outside, and why he refused to leave. His faith, his people, and his witness will change how you think about what it means to be Catholic. 00:00 Meet Fr. Romanelli01:12 Catholics in Gaza02:23 Faith and Mission in Gaza04:49 War’s Impact on Christians06:31 Destruction and Urgent Needs09:28 Humanitarian Efforts in Gaza11:38 Gaza’s Children and Youth16:59 Interfaith Relations in Gaza20:55 Why Fr. Romanelli Stayed26:41 Support from Pope Francis33:55 Is Peace Possible?41:39 A Message of Hope and Prayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael walk through every major Marian apparition approved by the Catholic Church from Guadalupe to Lourdes to Fatima and beyond — exploring what happened, who Mary appeared to, and what she revealed. The messages are more urgent, more specific, and more connected to each other than most Catholics realize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Fr. Michael share how priests actually view their parishioners and how it's probably not what you expect. 00:00 What Priests Really Think About Parishioners02:38 Do Priests Judge You for Your Sins?06:44 Do Priests Notice When You Miss Mass?09:29 Can Priests Tell When You’re Hurting?11:30 Late to Mass, Leaving Early, and Priest “Favorites”17:10 Difficult Parishioners, Parish Drama, and Politics24:40 What Priests Wish Parishioners Knew35:03 Inviting Your Priest Over + How to Support Him41:15 Support the Show + Hallow44:24 Father Michael’s Message to Parishioners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices