Soul Food Priest

This season of Soul Food Priest is focused on making the Catholic Faith and they kitchen more approachable and way less intimidating. In this episode, Fr. Ben, Silvia, and Khira discuss the top five must haves in the spiritual life and in the kitchen. You'll receive some great information for the soul and the body! Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpr...

The way people will remember you in life is determined now and in your life decisions. Why do the small, everyday decisions in life matter? Take a listen to Fr. Ben's homily for the answer and several examples of people from the past.  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@...

Fr. Ben preaches on the virtue of courage. Everyday requires this virtue, especially when called to live the faith in this culture. How do you grow in it? How to do you change your perspective to appreciate the trials? Take a listen. 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@gm...

This week on  @SoulFoodPriest  , Fr. Ben discusses a topic he's always found intriguing, Near-Death Experiences. After much reading, research, and personal interviews, Fr. Ben reveals some of the fascinating information he has received and how it can affect all people. Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Fa...

Fr. Ben discusses the basis of faith and the necessary task of each person to know what he/she believes. Better understanding what you believe and learning more about the Faith will help deepen your relationship with Lord. Not only that, but people will notice. Take a listen! Got a question you'd like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast through Facebook, or you...

Fr. Ben shares some of the topics that either cause family conflict or can keep it going.  This list has been compiled by counseling people for almost twenty years. Take a listen to find out how to promote peace.  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 questio...

Welcome to the  ⁨@SoulFoodPriest⁩  season finale where Fr. Ben gets interviewed by teenagers! This is your chance to get to know him a little better. Watch to see what questions they throw at him and possibly see what he was like as a teenager. 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 soulfoodpries...

In this homily Fr. Ben discusses the difference between narcissism and altruism. One tends to cut God and others out of their life and the other lives for the other. This is a great time for us to reflect on our own daily lives and see how we can simply change our ways to be a more loving people. Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.c...

Fr. Ben takes the time to roll out his 3-year plan for St. Michael's. This all comes through prayer, focus groups, discussions, and surveys. We'd love to hear what you think! 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 YouT...

Fr. Ben receives a lot of questions regarding the church teaching about Same Sex Attraction. What does the Church officially teach? Why does the Church teach that? Ben, Khira and Silvia discuss this major topic. 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 po...

It's easy to find the struggles and ugliness in everyday life that we overlook the beauty that surrounds us. Fr. Ben teaches us in this homily why we should take notice and what to do with it. Let beauty pierce your day! 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...

The Founding Fathers used many principles in the Constitution that Jesus spoke about Himself. Fr. Ben revisits the Constitution, what these men wrote, and the beliefs that our nation was founded upon. These beliefs are in line with our Catholic belief! Take a listen to hear how and what all it means to be a Catholic American. Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear from you! You can email us at...

A lot of Catholics know of people who have fallen away from the church for various reasons. The question that gets asked a lot then becomes: What do we do?? In this episode Father, Silvia, and Khira attempt to answer this question as well as provide some type of advice for those who are considering leaving the church. Got a question you'd like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ide...

Everyone finds themselves in difficult situations where they have to navigate dealing with difficult people. It could be relatives, friends, or people in the grocery line. What does the Lord want of us? Listen to receive practical, helpful tips on how you can improve the situation.  Got a question you'd like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast through Facebook,...

Fr. Ben receives a lot of questions regarding spreading the ashes of a loved one. Why doesn't the Catholic Church allow that? Fr. Ben, Khira and Silvia discuss this topic, and Silvia attempts to explain a type of Mexican bread that is a way of remembering one's mortality. Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest...

The majority of the Church consists of laity. Who are they? The average Catholics in the pews. Those who are married or single and are not a consecrated religious.  Vatican II called for leadership in the laity. What does that mean for the average Catholic? Take a listen as Fr. Ben explains what the role of the laity is. Got a question you'd like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic...

Typically, near the Solemnity of the Ascension, Fr. Ben gets asked multiple questions about Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory. He decided to do a homily to explain what all three are and how the individual person decides what they want. Listen to better understand. 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...

Fr. Ben serves up a small teaching on the four aspects of cooking and how it relates to one's daily life. Listen to learn the four to heighten your meals as well as your life.  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 al...

Fr. Ben addresses the one of the most radical teachings of Jesus that only His followers are required to follow: Love thy enemies. Why MUST we do that? It's also so countercultural; however, Fr. Ben addresses why this teaching is vital to follow and what it can unlock in one's life. Got a question you'd like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast through Facebook...

The top question Fr. Ben is receiving right now is: What do you think about the new pope? Everyone wants to know, so Fr. Ben shares some of his initial thoughts on the new Pope, Leo XIV. Along with this, one of the top qualities we hear about Pope Leo is the ability to listen, so Father, Silvia and Khira discuss the art of listening in the first part of this episode.  Got a question you'd like to...

Fr. Ben reflects major lessons from three of the Pope Leos: Pope St. Leo the Great, Pope Leo XIII, & Pope Leo XIV. What is the main common thread in all three? Take a listen to find out! 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 f...

All should take a listen to this homily to have a greater appreciation for moms and overall parenting. There is some great insight on how to take care of the moms in your life, and, moms, how to take care of yourselves. Moms, thank you for all you do!! 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 soulfo...

Many people have asked Fr. Ben for his assessment of Pope Francis' pontificate. Last week Fr. Ben focused on the positives; this week he focuses on some of the criticisms.  Please join us in prayer as a new pope will soon be elected.  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...

Fr. Ben shares the beautiful wisdom of the importance of humility and how that affect one's day to day life in numerous ways. Want to learn the way of peace? Take a listen. 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 f...

Many people have asked Fr. Ben for his assessment of Pope Francis' pontificate. In this episode, he focuses on the good that Pope Francis brought to the Church. Take a listen to as we take the time in gratitude for our late Pope and begin to pray for the new one to be elected.  This is a two part series. Part II will be released next Thursday.   Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear from you!...