Father Boniface Hicks and Joseph Rockey Jr

Father and Joe

Religion EN ↓ 483 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.

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Author

Father Boniface Hicks and Joseph Rockey Jr

Category

Religion

Podcast website

fatherandjoe.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Sep 29, 2026

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Episodes

Father and Joe E82: The Mission Statement of the Church 23.10.2018

Last week we outlined why Churches all over the nation have declined. Today we begin a series of episodes on how to reverse the problem through evangelization. To know where we are going, one must start with the “why”, the mission statement of this episode is the answer.    The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and his Church. Thank you for listening. Fath...

Father and Joe E81: My Diocese is Shrinking, What to Do 16.10.2018

Diocese all over the nation are shrinking, we use Pittsburgh as the background in a conversation focusing on this reality. Father gives a history of how nationwide we got into this situation, and we as individuals should do.     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 twi...

Father and Joe E80: Prayer Throughout Time 09.10.2018

Praying is an essential part of our life with Christ. Today, we discuss praying through the lens of time. Often it is hard to grasp the core concept of being outside of time, Father gives wonderful teachings on this matter.  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...

Father and Joe E79: God’s Will on Earth 02.10.2018

In the Our Father we pray to do Heaven on Earth. Today, Father teaches us how to do that. The benefits of doing so and becoming closer to God are truly overwhelming. 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 Spiritual Growth, Catholic, Church, God, Hel...

Father and Joe E78: Hail Mary 25.09.2018

The prayer Hail Mary is a staple in the Catholic Faith. How often do we actually think about the words in the prayer? Today, we take that opportunity. Father gives a beautiful teaching about this prayer and the Blessed Virgin. 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 twitt...

Father and Joe E77: People Checking Out of Life 18.09.2018

All around us people are disconnecting and tuning out. Today we discuss why this happening and the negative impact it has. Father teaches the answer is bring God and his graces into your life and benefits that will be received. 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 twit...

Father and Joe E76: The Wedding at Cana Explained 11.09.2018

Jesus began his ministry at the wedding at Cana. During which, Jesus comes off really harsh to his mother. Father teaches about this passage of the Bible, straightens out many misconceptions. 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 E75: Just Say the Word and My Servant Shall Be Healed 04.09.2018

Jesus taught in a land that occupied by a foreign invading army – the Romans. A Roman General speaks with Jesus about his injured servant. Without going to see the servant, he instantly trusted and had faith in Christ in what he said would be happened. In today’s episode we discuss this passage of the bible with a contest of modern day. The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer...

Father and Joe E74: Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report 28.08.2018

Pennsylvania released a grand jury report on August 14th 2018. Today’s episode is all about that report. Father and I have a conversation each with different perspectives on the topic. We recognize the pain and broken trust and all discuss the reality of the situation. (recorded on 8.20.2018) The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, closer to the Holy Spirit and his Church. Thank you...

Father and Joe E73: Easier to Become Loved 21.08.2018

You can become easier to be loved. Today we conclude the conversation from the prior episode and dive into the topic of being easier to be loved. Just as with any other skill in life we can improve, Father gives great coaching on how to do that. 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 c...

Father and Joe E72: Sign of Peace 14.08.2018

What is “Peace”? Father teaches what the Church recognizes peace as. The conversation that follows has rich examples of deep fulfillment and love. 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 E71: Graces to Ask For (Rebroadcast) 31.07.2018

God will not answer prayers make us need Him less. Today, we discuss what graces we should ask God for to grow closer to them. We need to keep our peace to stay rooted in the Lord. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Father and Joe E70: Taking the Faith for Granted 24.07.2018

Why are Catholics born into the Faith statistically less likely to become priests than converts? Today’s episode talks about a rampant problem across the board – we are taking the Holy Spirit and his Church for granted. As per usual, Father gives many living examples about how to grow closer to the heart and soul of Christ. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on tw...

Father and Joe E69: Sacrifice 17.07.2018

Sacrifice is a common word that is used in the church, today we discuss what that means and why it is important. Father gives a number of teachings and examples of why dying to yourself brings vastly more fruits that selfishness could ever yield. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, close...

Father and Joe E68: Faith 10.07.2018

S 2 e 35 Jesus continually tells people that they are lacking faith. But, what is faith? Father teaches about faith for the duration of this episode. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Father and Joe E67: The Danger of taking Jesus out of Values 03.07.2018

Ethics and values are two very important things in life. However, it is far to. common to ignore Christ in the presentation and usage of these positive attributes. Father teaches about why we need to avoid this trap. Father gives biblical examples of why we need Jesus. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Father and Joe E66: Cloistered Religious 26.06.2018

Father has gone through quite a bit of travels over the last few weeks. He spent time in China and is not in Huntsville Alabama. The episode begins with a discussion about the cloistered nuns in Huntsville. Cloistered nuns are rarely seen and we take a pause to today to discuss the great importance the give the world. We discuss pilgrimages and religious retreats. Thank you for listening. FatherAn...

Father and Joe E65: Saint Peter in the Gospels 19.06.2018

Jesus chose Saint Peter to lead his church. Throughout the gospels Saint Peter goes on quite a journey. Today Father and I discuss Saint Peter and his biblical journey. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Father and Joe E64: Parable of the Farmer and the Servants 12.06.2018

This episode is a deep dive into Jesus’ parable about the farmer and the servants. A farmer gives various about of money to three of his people with an expectation that they will increase the investment. Father teaches on this parable from a number of angles and gives deeper insights on the teachings of Christ. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @Father...

Father and Joe E63: Teachings from John Paul II 05.06.2018

Pope John Paul II wrote Theology of the Body to teach us about ourselves and our relationship with God. We use this writing as a reference point in our conversation throughout the episode. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Father and Joe E62: Framework of the Family 29.05.2018

Families are under pressure from so many angles. Today we discuss how to make a family better and how to enhance the family structure. Father has many teachings in this cast that will help all of us. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Father and Joe E61: Sin and Grace 22.05.2018

We experience a tension within us due to sin. Starting with an analogy from mass that I received, Father teaches us on grace and merry. The teachings are made with the real life perspective that sin is part of life. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Father and Joe E60: Porn/Sex Addiction 15.05.2018

Father articulates why porn is such a deep problem to everyone involved. We discuss the topic in a number of various ways. We conclude the episode in a positive light showing ways and solutions to overcome this plague. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Father and Joe E59: What are the Biggest Problems? 08.05.2018

We ask Father what are the biggest problems that he says in the world. A number of topic result from this conversation ranging from divorce to maturity to pornography. Father teaches and directly addresses these problems. He leaves us with a number of ways to forge forward and help improve the world. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

Father and Joe E58: Emotion 01.05.2018

Emotion is a vital element of all human beings. Father teaches us about the importance of emotion, how to use it, and why it is important. We also discuss motivation and the declining number of Churches. Thank you for listening. FatherAndJoe@gmail.com Also you can find is on twitter @FatherAndJoe

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