The Inner Life

Father Joseph Illo joined Josh for a conversation about how God works miracles in our lives. Topics included: the healing of the paralytic (8:28), faith and miracles (12:39), what miracles are (21:31), our unbelief (25:57), how we close God off (31:20), call: My family's experience at Lourdes (34:21), why God picks certain places to work miracles (40:25), caller: I returned to the faith (45:03). 

Father Eric Nielsen joined Josh in studio for a conversation about chastity and self-mastery. Topics included: what chastity is (5:12), the epidemic of pornography (10:13), purity of heart (15:30), searching for intimacy (23:04), call: how can I be chaste as a single person (29:06), call: fasting helped with chastity (33:55), the seriousness of sin (38:40), call: chastity in my dating relationship...

Fr. John LoCoco of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee joined IL for the first time to discuss discerning God's call in our life. Topics included: Fr. LoCoco's vocational journey (4:34), what a vocation is (7:32), discernment and preparation (11:01), St. Peter & Quo Vadis (18:47), caller: I have a doctorate, should I stay home with my kids? (23:34), making a good discernment (29:01), finding delight...

Father Marcel Taillon joined Josh for a conversation about dealing with the loss of a loved one. Topics included: preparing for grief and loss (6:11), hope of the Resurrection (10:29), Our Lady's intercession (15:27), Letter: I lost a grandchild to suicide (24:13), caller: I lost my mom 2 years ago (33:06), caller: I lost my wife in 2018 (39:31). 

Fr. Dave  Heney, joins  Josh for a conversation about Baptism and Confirmation (7:35) Jesus’ Baptism (13:29) What is a sacrament? (19:00) What happens to us at Baptism? 11:20 What happens spiritually when you are baptized? (33:37) Larry - Is there a Church teaching about if Jesus was conscience of the Beatific vision during his baptism? (35:57) why do we Cross ourselves with holy water? (39:12) di...

Father Michael Hartge joined Josh for the first time to discuss spiritual doubt. Topics included getting to know Fr. Mike (5:59). what doubt is (11:22), how do I know where doubt comes from? (14:28), if doubting is sinful (18:16), the consequences of doubt (23:31), caller: I know a young woman who is doubting becoming Catholic (30:32), caller: what the place for free will and doubt (35:39), who we...

Father Michael Hurley, OP joined Josh for a conversation about books to read for the new year! Topics included the purpose of spiritual reading (7:06), how to measure of success (12:06), what if I don't like the book I'm reading (16:19), caller: can you recommend a book for a 25 year old? (18:13), a Pope BXVI retrospective (25:18), Father Michael's book recommendations (30:14), caller: The Sinner'...

Father Peter Armenio joined Josh for a conversation about the cardinal virtues. Topics included what virtue is (6:20), prudence (15:32), what the ancient Greeks thought of virtue (21:55), how we grow in prudence (24:55), caller: I think of the end goal of life (27:27), justice (30:32), caller: St. Leo on virtue (39:58), temperance (42:17), fortitude (46:09). Original Air Date - 12/13/22

Father Ethan Southard joined Josh for a conversation about Pope Benedict XVI and making spiritual resolutions. Topics included a BXVI retrospective (4:55), spiritual fitness (18:39), examining my spiritual life (23:39), spiritual comparison (29:37), practical applications (37:12), family goals (46:49). 

Father Chris Walsh joined Josh for a conversation about when God says no. Topics included patience (9:41), God's timing (12:58), discernment (16:17), dealing with distractions (21:38), too much discernment? (26:15), our attachments (29:48), the grass is greener on the other side (32:03), humility before God (37:10), Caller: my husband passed away (41:00), Caller: We moved and my husband can't find...

Father   Dave Heney  joins IL to discuss Marian intercession. They discussed why go to Mary (8:00), does Marian devotion detract from Jesus? (10:51), Mary as queen (13:37), Marian devotion as intrinsic to Christian life (16:11), Caller: why pray to Mary (22:43), the need for authority (26:12), Father Dave’s Marian intercession (30:50), a story of the Rosary and Thanksgiving (34:00), a story about...

Father Bobby Blood joins IL to discuss optimism, hope and joy. The topics include what optimism is (6:48), pessimism and the news (8:01), how we avoid despair (10:40), St. Lawrence (13:36), the virtue of hope (22:04), divorce (32:08), therapy (35:46), mental health (40:44), and a prayer for hope (49:14).

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Josh for a final day of conversation about the ten commandments. Topics included how 10 Commandments are a good starting point for our faith (5:53), who can help me (9:27), practical application of the 10 Commandments (12:20), Sermon on the Mount (15:05), Steven King's The Stand (20:25), Caller: When do thoughts become mortally sinful (26:05), Caller: Question ab...

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Josh for a continued conversation about the Ten Commandments. Topics included: how the commandments give us freedom (5:10), how they're a guardrail (7:45), 4th commandment (9:31), the blessing of the 4th commandment (12:19), what if parents don't live up to the ideal (14:04), the 5th commandment (17:47), 6th commandment (23:46), 7th commandment (32:06), caller: l...

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Josh for a conversation about Ten Commandments. Topics included Jesus as fulfillment (8;44), how commandments help us (13:45), which list should we use (18:34), the first commandment (25:50), putting God first (30:51), I am a jealous God (34:42), second commandment (37:46), caller: I stopped using foul language (42:04), third commandment (44:54). Original air dat...

Father Carter Griffin joined Josh for a conversation about heaven, hell, and purgatory. Topics included what these places are (5:27), being a 'good person' (7:50), judgement (11:48), what hell is (15:29), gehenna (18:59), why everyone doesn't go to heaven (24:32), God's mercy (30:16), how many are saved (34:29), caller: when I'm heaven will I be sad if I see family members in hell? (37:45), what i...

Father Sam Martin joined Josh for a conversation about the Beatitudes. Topics included what blessedness is (8:37), blessed are the poor in spirit (13:09), conversion (18:37), caller: is there are a good book about the Beatitudes (23:10), blessed are the merciful (38:21), and blessed are the peacemakers (42:53), and blessed are those who hunger and thirst (45:46). Original air date: 2-2-22

Father Dave Heney joined Josh for a conversation about the essentials in the life of faith. [ENCORE] Topics included: today's Gospel unpacked (7:49), the virtues of a good spiritual life (14:09), knowing God's will for us (20:57), how do we pray (25:43), Caller: Mary is part of my spiritual life (33:04), how to keep the main thing central (38:57), sacraments (41:43), the importance of the faith co...

Father Brian O'Brien joined Josh for a conversation about how we celebrate Christmas well! Topics included: Father O'Brien's Christmas traditions growing up (6:44), Christmas traditions (12:48), caller: how do I talk to my non-Christian daughter-in-law about Christmas (18:35), Christmas liturgies (27:24), caller: I appreciate my Christian family even though I'm not Christian (31:48), talking to no...

Fr. Michael Hurley, OP joined Josh for a conversation about their favorite Christmas songs and films. The conversation included the role of music in worship (7:33), using our imagination (14:13), caller: 'Little Drummer Boy' (16:51), caller: 'Silent Night' (19:54), Father Michael's favorite Christmas sons (23:30), caller:  It's a Wonderful Life  (27:08),  A Christmas Carol  (28:25), caller: 'O Hol...

Father Ramil Fajardo joined Josh for a conversation about welcoming our family and friends this holy season. Topics included: the Prodigal Son (7:56), how can be more welcoming at mass (14:04), finding reverence at mass (20:35), role of pastors to welcome the faithful (28:02), what turns people away from a parish (33:20), inviting people to return to Church (38:22), and call: how do I approach my...

Father Tom Wilson joined IL for a conversation about the saintly pope and the birth of the Lord. Topics included the life of JPII (5:54), the writings of JPII (12:15), caller: Theology of the Body helped me (18:51), becoming instruments of mercy (21:34), caller: my son saw JPII in Rome (25:07), the gift of self (30:48), heaven is our ultimate destiny (36:27), speaking the truth in love (40:53). 

Father Joseph Johnson joined IL to discuss how to seek and find Christian peace. Topic included the peace of God (3:16), what works against peace (7:31), longing for peace (10:08), caller: I have peace though six of my family members were killed this year (17:10), caller: my 16 year old has cancer (24:26), Jesus asleep on the boat (28:38), caller: how does good come out of evil (36:27), practical...

Father Joe Laramie, SJ joined Josh for a conversation about sacred reading. Topics included getting to know Fr. Joe (6:36), pray in general (9:37), praying with Scripture (11:12), engaging mind and heart (13:31), Lectio Divina (16:33), Oratio (25:24), contemplation (29:41), praying familiar passages with freshness (32:55), distractions (35:41), joyful mysteries of the rosary (42:33). 

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Josh for a conversation about the St. John and spiritual desolation. Topics include St. John of the Cross (7:05), what mysticism is (9:08), spiritual desolation (12:39), the purgative way (20:35), the illuminative way (24:11), caller: how do I overcome spiritual desolation (31:09), caller: why wasn't my prayers answered (35:16), the dark night of the soul and sen...