Soul Food Priest

This episode includes New Year traditions, where they came from, and the possibility of a new bishop in our diocese. Many people ask, or don't even know, how a new bishop is elected for a diocese or archdiocese. Watch as Fr. Ben explains this. We'd love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to submit questions and topic ideas for...

Languages and words can be tricky at times. Some languages express sentiments better than others and some words can be really harsh. There are just some words in the food world that maintain its original language. As we prepare to gather for the holiday season, we know there will be some conversations that will be difficult to navigate and some people who we might try to avoid. Fr. Ben will give s...

Fr. Ben spends time in this Advent season encouraging us all to learn from our mistakes. This is how we grow in wisdom and humility. Listen to learn more and be hopeful. Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast. You can also follow us on YouTube  ...

Fr. Ben provides a great homily on what makes the Catholic Church unique from all other churches. Watch to learn more and reflect on what it means to you. Got a question you'd like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast through Facebook, or you could email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com. The questions can be on faith or food! You can also follow us on Faceb...

In this episode, Fr. Ben, Silvia and Khira discuss the beauty of Advent. What they do to prepare, family traditions, and some insights on the season itself and what it means. Got a question you'd like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast through Facebook, or you could email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com. The questions can be on faith or food! You can als...

Advent begins a new liturgical year in Catholicism. Fr. Ben invites you to take the time this Advent to ponder a few questions about this past year and look to the upcoming year. Listen and take some time to answer these questions personally and even as a family this season. You'll be happy you did! Got a question you'd like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast...

There are many things in this world that we can't control, but there are two things we can control. Listen as Fr. Ben reveals those two things and how one can utilize them for the overall good of the world. Got a question you'd like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast through Facebook, or you could email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com. The questions can...

Gratitude is key here  ⁨@SoulFoodPriest⁩  ! Watch to learn why and why you should have gratitude as well, even in the midst of struggle. Got a question you'd like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast through Facebook, or you could email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com. The questions can be on faith or food! You can also follow us on Facebook and YouTube @S...

Fr. Ben gathers with over 100 women of his parish for a monthly event called Cocktails & Conversations. On this particular evening he provided great insight and wisdom on the topic of worry and anxiety. There are great psychological and theological lessons to gain from this. We hope you enjoy and allow God to provide His peace.

Fr. Ben describes the three stages of life and what the second coming means. What does the "resurrection of the dead" from the creed mean? Watch to learn what is meant by this! Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast. You can also follow us on Yo...

Fr. Ben describes honesty, integrity, and faith and how every Catholic can embody these three virtues. He also provides many historical examples of what happens when people are honest and when they are not. Hint: you can tell by the fruits. Take a listen! We'd love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to submit questions and top...

What did you do on your Fall break? Silvia and Khira tried to catch some rest and have some time with the family. However, Fr. Ben  @SoulFoodPriest  attended the Culinary Institute of America and is the first priest to do so. Listen to hear what that experience was like for him.  We'd love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to...

Fr. Ben discusses the hard realities of mortality, but how all must be at peace with it. Watch to learn how. He also provides practical advice for everyone regarding ways to help your family be at peace after you pass. It's a difficult topic but Fr. Ben shares what he's learned from assisting so many families. Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestm...

Listen to learn what is considered a regret and how to heal from it. God is so good and doesn't want you to live with regret. Got a question you'd like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast through Facebook, or you could email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com. The questions can be on faith or food! You can also follow us on Facebook and YouTube @SoulFoodPrie...

Fr. Ben ‪@SoulFoodPriest‬ receives questions about Halloween in the fall every year. He, Silvia, and Khira discuss those questions and all the things we can and can't do as Catholics. Got a question you'd like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast through Facebook, or you could email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com. The questions can be on faith or food! Yo...

Negative self-talk can minimize how one views themselves; but, God has a greater plan for each person. How do you avoid negative self-talk? Find your talent. Listen to this homily to find out how and why? Got a question you'd like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast through Facebook, or you could email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com. The questions can be...

Fr. Ben and Khira discuss some of their peeves in the kitchen. Along with this topic, it can be really bothersome by how some people misinterpret the Second Vatican Council. Fr. Ben sets to try and clarify some of those misinterpretations.  Let us know what some of your pet peeves are in the kitchen! Got a question you'd like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast...

Fr. Ben explains the importance of prayer for married couples as well as the vital role parents play in their children's lives. This is a huge responsibility that can be difficult, but that's why there are new ministries to assist couples and parents in this endeavor. Take a listen to find out more. You can also visit @SoulFoodPriest on YouTube to watch the video he references. Got a question you'...

Changes happen all the time. Transitions are different seeing that they are rarer. How do you handle change? How do you handle transition? Fr. Ben spends time providing how we can better handle these times along with the hope that God is with us.  Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to submit...

Fr. Ben has received the question: How does one come into the Catholic Church. He , Silvia, and Khira discuss the stages people usually have of coming into the Church; but it's not without discussing some of their favorite summertime drinks with friends. Got a question you'd like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast through Facebook, or you could email us at sou...

Fr. Ben celebrates mass with those with special needs from all over Memphis, TN. It's a beautiful mass filled with joy, and that's precisely what Fr. Ben talks about in this homily. What does it take to have joy in life? Take a listen. Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to submit questions an...

In this episode, Fr. Ben introduces Silvia and Khira to Dubai chocolate as they discuss some very interesting interesting questions. What's the deal with angels & demons? Can they read our thoughts? What about ghosts? Got a question you'd like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast through Facebook, or you could email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com. The...

Want to know how to attain happiness? Listen to Fr. Ben's homily to find out. Got a question you'd like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast through Facebook, or you could email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com. The questions can be on faith or food! You can also follow us on Facebook and YouTube at Soul Food Priest. Thanks for listening!

(You'll enjoy watching this episode on YouTube @SoulFoodPriest.) Ever wanted to know how to properly dice an onion, tomato, or bell pepper? Now's your chance! Fr. Ben teaches us how to do this as well as provide other safety tips. This is an episode Khira has been looking forward to! Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul...

What is indifference? Indifference is not I don't care, but I care so much that I'm not going take control. Listen how Fr. Ben explains how we surrender and become indifferent in life with God and others. Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast....