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Coach Wall was a model of two virtues: self-control and Faith. Growing up, Bishop Wall and his two brothers played football for their dad's teams, and the lessons they learned from their father carried over into adulthood. Bishop Wall also discusses his favorite current coaches and athletes who exemplify virtue on and off the field.

Bishop Wall is joined by special guest Fr, Dale Jamison, director of Native American ministry in the Diocese of Gallup, to talk about the influence of Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American Saint.

Bishop Wall and his three special guests have a long history - meeting first in seminary or through their original assignments in the Diocese of Phoenix. For our latest episode, they discuss their individual vocation paths, and the power of a personal relationship with the Blessed Mother.

For our very special episode about Father's Day, Bishop Wall interviews his two older brothers! Scott Wall is a firefighter with four children and one grandchild, and Craig Wall is a financial advisor with four children and 6 grandchildren (and one on the way). They discuss their family's conversion to Catholicism, favorite Biblical father figures, and their favorite memories of their own father.

For anyone who has ever visited our Diocesan offices, receptionist Ella Roanhorse has become like a longtime family member, have served 4 Bishops over 3 decades. Now, as Ella retires, Bishop Wall discusses her family, faith, and how Catholicism has impacted her life.

"Avengers: Infinity War" isn't just a summer smash hit, but also a movie with deep parallels to ethical questions faced by modern society. Marvel has been laying the groundwork to "Infinity War" for a decade, and has now introduced one of the greatest comics villain of all time: Thanos, who seeks to kill half the population of the universe. And in their struggle against Thanos, the Avengers presen...

Maggie Jetty is a mother and specialist in early childhood development. In her spare time, she began to make "peg saints": little wooden figures specially hand-painted to resemble recognizable saints and Catholic figures. Jetty noticed that her Saints helped young children to learn about their faith through playing. Then adults began carrying the figures around or displaying them, and Jetty realiz...

What's the difference between an exhortation and an encyclical? The latest exhortation from Pope Francis, "Gaudete et exsultate", is a personal letter from the pontiff on topics close to his heart. In this case, he covers topics ranging from care of the poor, to joy, to the power and potential drawbacks of the internet. In this episode, Bishop Wall hits on the most relevant points of the exhortati...

The Ladies of Charity are a group of lay women worldwide who follow the Vincentian model of "Humility, Simplicity and Charity" in service to the poor. In March of 2018, Bishop Wall, along with Suzanne Johnson, President of the National Board of Ladies of Charity, and Sr. Elizabeth Racko, spiritual moderator for the local chapter, formally established the Ladies of Charity in the Diocese of Gallup....

In the second part of our dual series on Humanae Vitae, Bishop Wall takes a look at the positive outcomes predicted by Pope Paul VI, and how Catholics who remain faithful to the teachings of the Church experience high levels of marriage stability and happiness.

In 1968, a commission built to advise Pope Pius VI recommended that the Catholic Church officially change its stance on contraception. But the Pope, refusing to bow to public pressure, instead released his encyclical "Humanae Vitae" ("On Human Life") reaffirming the Church's opposition to abortion, contraception, and euthanasia. In part one of our series on "Humanae Vitae", Bishop Wall examines th...

Downton Abbey was a surprise smash hit from PBS, a show that revolved around the lives of an aristocratic English family and their servants in the early 20th century. Aside from being a compelling period drama, it also managed to convey strong storylines on the themes of family, marriage, and most prominently, the crucial role of stewardship in the management of livelihoods.

Flannery O'Connor is one of the darkest and most challenging Southern writers of the 20th century. She was also deeply, unapologetically Catholic, infusing her body of work with characters forced to confront the most unpleasant aspects of human nature. But for each encounter with the grotesque, there is a confrontation with grace, and the opportunity each human being has to accept or reject the wh...

You've heard of the 7 deadly Sins, but how about the 7 Virtues? Classically, these are defined as the four cardinal virtues (prudence, justice, temperance, fortitude) and the three theological virtues (Faith, Hope and Love). In the 6th century AD, Pope Gregory also popularized another set of seven virtues, specifically opposed to the 7 deadly sins. They are: chastity (against lust), temperance (ag...

Are you ready for Lent? If not, never fear - we've got you covered! In this episode, Bishop Wall covers the three Lenten disciplines of Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving, and how you can best implement them to make this the Lenten season where you draw closer to God than ever before.

1st-Grade teacher Sr. Annie, 7th-graders Abrianna Notah-Johnson and Kaylie James, and parent Mrs. Notah Johnson join Bishop James Wall for a very special podcast episode recorded at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Gallup, NM.

"It is no exaggeration to say that providing young people with a sound education in the faith represents the most urgent internal challenge facing the Catholic community in your country." These words were spoken by Pope Benedict XVI in a speech to certain U.S. Bishops during a visit to Rome. Bishop Wall was present for the speech, and brought the spirit of the pontiff's words back with him to the...

By now, many pro-life advocates are used to the common arguments used by proponents of abortion. "You only care about the clump of cells in the womb, and nothing for the woman after the baby is born" or "you have no right to legislate women's bodies" are two that are often used. But while these may make for a quick slogan to paint across a protest sign, they do not reflect the reality of abortion....

The political and cultural worlds in America are currently reeling after a flood of allegations of sexual harassment and abuse against powerful actors, producers, and politicians. But even with news coverage, hashtags, and firings, will the attitudes that allowed this behavior to fester for decades ultimately change for the better? The Catholic Church is an example of an institution that initiated...

You know that song, The 12 Days of Christmas? As far as Church seasons go, Christmastime actually extends through the New Year! The Feast of the Holy Family, St. Stephen's Day, Epiphany - all of these special days fall after Christmas, and mark a very special and joyous time of year!

In the Gospels, Jesus observes a poor widow give two copper coins as an offering at the temple - a huge relative to her status in life. In modern times, Pope Francis has habitually opened the resources of the Vatican to the poor and homeless. Although these two people are divided by centuries and status, their example is the same: all of us are called to act with charity, for in doing so, we imita...

Last year Bishop Wall gave us an in-depth look at the joyful history of Advent. This year, we're once again exploring this very important liturgical season, but with a new twist. Namely, how do we enjoy the season without succumbing to overconsumption and materialism, or the loneliness and depression that often springs up in wintertime?

St. James the Greater was the first Apostle to be martyred, barely a decade after the Ascension of Jesus. His death came at the end of a tough and often discouraging effort to evangelize the people of Spain, and a return to a Jerusalem that was often hostile to Christian communities. Almost 2000 years later, Bishop Wall takes a look at the life of this "Son of Thunder".

In this episode, Bishop Wall walks us through the history and significance of these two very special Holy Days.

When we awake to the news of yet another mass shooting, bombing, or attack, our society often reacts with fear and anger. Instead, Bishop Wall suggests we should look to our faith to guide us.