Father Boniface Hicks and Joseph Rockey Jr

Father and Joe

Religion EN ↓ 471 episodes

Father and Joe is a podcast series of a continuing conversation about struggles and successes of being close to God. Father Boniface provides spiritual direction through problems of daily life. According to statistics of the average American's church habits - We went to church when we were forced to but somewhere along the way, we drifted away. The ultimate goal of this podcast is to help us get back to church, regardless of what faith you hold, and create a stronger union with God.

Author

Father Boniface Hicks and Joseph Rockey Jr

Category

Religion

Podcast website

fatherandjoe.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Father and Joe E238: Spiritually Coming Out of Our Comfort Zone 14.12.2021

There are times we feel powerless by the winds of life’s circumstances that surround us. In this episode we analyze the birth of Jesus through this context. We draw correlations between births and teenagers of today versus biblical times, while exploring the different viewpoints of those involved.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Seek...

Father and Joe E237 Willful Ignorance 07.12.2021

Sometimes the question of why does the morality of the Faith exist? In this episode Father teaches what willful ignorance is, how we know we are experiencing it, and how morality is grounded in natural law.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Seek Peace. Be Open to God and Love. Learn from Your Sufferings.  Thank you for listening. Fathe...

Father and Joe E236 Persistence and Mercy of God 30.11.2021

In this episode I tried to draw parallels to the way God is revealed in the Old Testament and the actions of Jesus in the New Testament. As Father teaches, we delve into the fact that everything flows from mercy, whether the people receiving said mercy are worthy or not. The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Seek Peace. Be Open to God and L...

Father and Joe E235 Time, Talent, and Treasure 23.11.2021

There are an unlimited amount of pathways to charity and love. In this episode we focus on the three phases; of which the infinite possibilities flow.  We particularly focus on how we can implement ourselves to charity is daily ways.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Seek Peace. Be Open to God and Love. Learn from Your Sufferings.  Tha...

Father and Joe E234: The Most Profound Things in the World are Provocative 16.11.2021

Continuing off of our conversations about miracles we explore how people dismiss them. We dive into how science views the world and how much is missed by the process science takes. We use multiple examples from testing gravity, to children, to businesses, and many more.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Seek Peace. Be Open to God and L...

Father and Joe E233 Sainthood and Miracles 09.11.2021

Father Boniface is involved with the possible canonization Blessed Charles of Austria. In this episode we dive into how the Church does the process of proclaiming a Saint. Part of the process involves multiple confirmed miracles; we also discuss how miracles are confirmed.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Seek Peace. Be Open to God an...

Father and Joe E232 Taking Advantage of Others 02.11.2021

Basic teachings of the Faith clearly explain that reducing an individual as a means for money is a sin. Often times we looks at this from the perspective of owners towards their employees. In this episode we look at those who do not “work” and how they take advantage of others.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Seek Peace. Be Open to G...

Father and Joe E231 Priorities of My Life 26.10.2021

As listeners over the years may have gathered, I look at life a little bit differently than most. In this episode I outline my priorities of life to Father. In turn he let know how right and/or wrong I am on each one and where it ranks in my order.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Seek Peace. Be Open to God and Love. Learn from Your S...

Father and Joe E230 Intense Emotions 19.10.2021

 During the first week of my son’s life we had to go to the emergency room on the pediatrics request/demand. I discuss the situation as it happened, with an emphasis on the emotions that went through. Father breaks down the importance of emotions how they are to be used for the good.   The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Seek Peace. Be Op...

Father and Joe E229 Asking the Correct Questions 12.10.2021

We often will see someone ask a question and receive answer that does not directly answer the question; yet everyone is satisfied. This is such a common situation in life, and we rarely notice, let alone focus upon it. In today’s episode Father focuses in how to do fix this process and ask the right questions.    The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and H...

Father and Joe E228 Why/How to Live as Jesus Did 05.10.2021

Many listeners have asked in how we live like Jesus expects us to. Father gives in depth analysis, and also shows how to go through the process of identifying truth.  We diiscuss how to “win” the little daily things of our lives.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Seek Peace. Be Open to God and Love. Learn from Your Sufferings.  Thank y...

Father and Joe E227 Creating Wealth is Not Evil 28.09.2021

There is a public perception (which is perpetuated in election seasons) that people who have created wealth are evil or negative. In this episode, we evaluated the core concept of creating wealth. We specifically dive into risk and treating others in economic views.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Seek Peace. Be Open to God and Love....

Father and Joe E226 Need for Vulnerability 21.09.2021

Father has taught many times throughout the episodes that we have a need to be in a relationship with God. Vulnerability is the starting point of relationships. In this episode we do a deep dive into what vulnerability is and great benefits of accepting and wiling to be vulnerable.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Seek Peace. Be Open...

Father and Joe E225 Not Feeling Jesus in the Heart 07.09.2021

Many different listeners have reached out to us with a similar notion: intellectually I understand the concept of God, but I do not fell Him. Here we discuss that notion from a couple of different angles. First how can we feel God, then the expectations of what it means to feel God, and how to keep growing in a relationship with God.   The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer t...

Father and Joe E224 – Did Jesus Contradict Himself? 31.08.2021

The Bible is a very big book. At times readers find portions that can appear to be contrary to other portions. In this episode a listener sent a couple of references about this specific topic in the Gospels.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Seek Peace. Be Open to God and Love. Learn from Your Sufferings.  Thank you for listening. Fath...

Father and Joe E98: Virtues - Temperance (Rebroadcast) 24.08.2021

In today’s conversation we conclude our deep dive on the virtues. Father gives many real world teachings. The goal of our cast is to help us get more holy. We thank you for listening and spreading the word.    The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and his Church. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Father and Joe E97: Virtues - Fortitude (Rebroadcast) 17.08.2021

Standing up for what is right – that’s what fortitude is. Today we continue our virtue series with a deep dive into fortitude. Why does society mostly get this one but not the others? Father’s teaching a incredibly practical and beneficial.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and his Church. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can f...

Father and Joe E96: Virtues - Prudence (Rebroadcast) 10.08.2021

Prudence is the mother of the virtues. Through prudence we learn what is the good. Father teaches greatly about how to grow in prudence and how to implement it in our lives.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and his Church. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Father and Joe E95: Virtues - Justice (Rebroadcast) 03.08.2021

The virtue of justice is giving what is due. Father teaches this virtue through the prism of the mass then opens up the conversation with how it applies in the secular world as well.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and his Church. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Father and Joe E94: Virtues - Hope (Rebroadcast) 27.07.2021

The virtue series has shown a deeper understanding in all of the virtues. Today we focus specifically on hope. Hope is SOOO much more than what my childhood teaching illuminated. Father Boniface puts a flood light on the topic and his teachings are so rich on the topic. Hope helps.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and his Church. Thank you for listen...

Father and Joe E93: Virtues - Faith (Rebroadcast) 21.07.2021

So many of us say the word “Faith” but do not truly know what it means. We begin the conversation with an analysis of Joseph and Mary’s example of faith. Father illuminates us on the meaning and benefits of faith. Live faith, try it! The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and his Church. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is o...

Father and Joe E223 – Vacations 13.07.2021

Vacations can viewed through many different lens. Father dives deep into the topic of vacations and how they apply to our human nature.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Seek Peace. Be Open to God and Love. Learn from Your Sufferings.  Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe Catholi...

Father and Joe E222 – Growing in Virtue & Being Made in the Image of God 07.07.2021

We are made in the image of God. Father teaches what that means, and what we are called to do in terms of expectations to grow in virtue. We are capable of growing into Saints, it is our duty to make it happen.  The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Seek Peace. Be Open to God and Love. Learn from Your Sufferings.  Thank you for listening. F...

Father and Joe E221 – Saint Peter and Saint Paul 29.06.2021

Saint Peter and Saint Paul are two very different men. Father teaches on their background, how that formed them, and ultimately how their interactions formed parts of the Church.        The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Seek Peace. Be Open to God and Love. Learn from Your Sufferings.  Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also...

Father and Joe E220 – Forgiveness of Sins 22.06.2021

Why does God have to be involved in the forgiveness of sins? Ultimately God granted us the power to destroy the fabric of being.  Father teaches of how that is possible and how God allows us and wants us to return to a state of grace.    The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and His Church. Seek Peace. Be Open to God and Love. Learn from Your Sufferings. ...

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