The Catholic Cafe

Deacon Jeff talks with Father Jim Blount, SOLT about the importance, impact and relationship between earthly fatherhood, spiritual fatherhood and Divine Fatherhood. Guest co-hosts Nick Drzycimski and Jeff Drzycimski, Jr. make their radio debut and add their perspectives to the discussion.

Deacon Jeff talks with members of the National Evangelization Team (NET), a group of young people who travel the country evangelizing teens, about their experiences, challenges and victories.

Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Ben Bradshaw, Head Chef at The Catholic cafe, about the Catholic Church's teaching about Demons.

Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Martin Maduabuchi Orjianioke, a priest from Nigeria, about the Catholic teaching on Baptism and most especially it's real effects on those who receive this Sacrament.

Deacon Jeff talks with Memphis Diocesan Chancellor and President Elect of the Canon Law Society of America, Fr. Michael Joyce about the Catholic teaching on the sanctity and indissolubility of a Sacramental Marriage, and what happens when a union is found not to meet the criteria of Sacramentality (Annulment).

Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Dennis Schenkel about the history, purpose and experience of a Catholic Education in America.

Deacon Jeff talks with former Southern Baptist preacher Andy McNutt about the vast difference between the Roman Catholic and Southern Baptist (Fundamentalist) understanding of the Sacrament of Baptism.

Deacon Jeff and co-host Tom Dorian discuss the variety, breadth and depth of the many past topics and guests of The Catholic Cafe, and invite listeners to visit the web site (www.thecatholiccafe.com) to hear the full shows.

Deacon Jeff talks with Tom Dorian about where in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition the Catholic Church gets her teaching regarding the relics - veneration of the saints' bodily remains and the items they used while alive.

Deacon Jeff talks with Tom Dorian about St. Luke's use of the Greek verb "anaphoneo" in his description of Elizabeth's reaction to Mary's visitation, and why this verb leads us to the obvious connection between Mary and the Ark of the Covenant.

Deacon Jeff talks with Biker Bob Nicholas about what to do when there is a great difference between spouses or loved ones in where they are in their faith journeys. Who's to blame? How do you fix it?

Deacon Jeff talks with Head Chef at The Catholic Cafe, Fr. Ben Bradshaw, about the Catholic teaching about Angels.

Deacon Jeff talks with Head Chef at The Catholic Cafe, Fr. Ben Bradshaw about the Catholic teaching about Mary.

Deacon Jeff talks with co-host Tom Dorian about the Catholic understanding of the fast, it's Biblical roots, as well as it's cultural significance. A plea is also made for the continuation and promotion of this ancient, yet powerful tradition.

Deacon Jeff talks to Fr. Elias Kekong Bisong, a priest and instructor at a Nigerian Seminary discuss the meaning of the word "Catholic." They explore the universality of the Church and spend time discussing the Church in Africa.

Deacon Jeff talks to his own wife, Bess Drzycimski about what it's like to be the wife of an ordained minister. Plus, they let us in on a few family secrets (OK, nothing bad...just good old-fashioned Christian parenting).

Deacon Jeff and co-host Tom Dorian discuss the Catholic teaching about drinking in general and drinking wine in particular. Is the drinking of alcohol frowned on in the Bible? What did Jesus think of drinking wine? Tune in and find out!

Deacon Jeff talks with Catholic Youth Minister Derek Rotty about the current state of Youth Ministry (and youth in general) in the Church.

Deacon Jeff talks with Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, about the Catholic understanding of God's Divine Mercy, the unfathomable, bottomless, unending love of a God who truly wants of to live with Him in eternity.

Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, the Director of Education from the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia about the moral dilemmas we all face when making decisions about science and medicine. They specifically focus on the issues of embryonic stem cell research and in-vitro fertilization.

Deacon Jeff talks with Dean Reineking, a member of the Fellowship Of Catholic University Students (F.O.C.U.S.) about the work their organization does in trying to help students keep and deepen their faith.

Deacon Jeff talks with Missionary and Ophthalmologist Dr. Cathy Schanzer and her husband Tom Lewis regarding their work in creating and maintaining an eye clinic in the far off country of Sierra Leone.

Deacon Jeff talks with Bob and Sarah Nicholas about their understanding of the Church's teaching regarding marriage as a sacramental and covenantal bond.

Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Bryan Timby about what the Catholic Church teaches regarding the redemptive quality and purpose in our suffering of body...and mind.

Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Ben Bradshaw, head chef at The Catholic Cafe, about the legacy impact and significance of the papacy of John Paul II.