The Best of the Week

On Marriage Unhindered , Doug Hinderer unpacks Pope Leo’s recent audience on forgiveness and shows how the Pope’s teaching speaks directly to husbands and wives. You can listen to the entire episode here . Pope Leo recalled one of the most striking moments in the Gospels: during the Last Supper, Jesus extended a morsel of food to Judas. The Pope called this act “ love’s las...

In this episode of Father Simon Says , Eric calls in with a question about Catholic marriage: if someone didn’t finish all the required Pre-Cana classes or missed some of the canonical steps before the wedding, would that invalidate the sacrament of Matrimony? He's worried about his own marriage because of this. Fr. Simon explains that the validity of a marriage doesn’t rest on complet...

Image via Riccardo De Luca - Update / Shutterstock. On Morning Air , John Morales welcomes Catholic attorney and public speaker Mary Hallan FioRito to unpack Pope Leo XIV’s stirring message to “reject the voice of death and choose life.” Mary explains how his words carry forward the legacy of Pope St. John Paul II, who was a tireless champion for the dignity of every human person...

Image via Boza C / Shutterstock. On Morning Air , John Morales and Fr. James Kubicki take us into the life of Pope St. Pius X, the beloved “Pope of the Eucharist.” Born Giuseppe Sarto into a poor Italian family, young Pius would even walk barefoot to school just to save his shoes. That humility never left him, even when he became Pope. He famously said, “I was born poor, I lived...

On this podcast clip of  The Inner Life , Patrick Conley speaks with Fr. John Gordon of the Archdiocese of Newark about how to manage emotions when life’s daily frustrations hit hard. You can listen to the entire episode here .  Fr. Gordon explains that emotions themselves aren’t sinful – they’re part of being human. The problem comes when we let them lead us. Usi...

On The Drew Mariani Show , Drew sits down with Msgr. Robert Dempsey to talk about one of the most important teachings of the Catholic faith: the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Msgr. Dempsey explains this has always been the belief of the Church since the words of Christ at the Last Supper, “This is my body, this is my blood.” He contrasts the Catholic belief in  transub...

On The Patrick Madrid Show , Michelle from Kentucky asks: “If someone skips Mass but still does works of mercy, are they still in mortal sin? That just seems harsh.” Patrick’s answer: deliberately missing Sunday Mass without a serious reason is a grave sin.   Why Missing Mass Matters The Catechism and Scripture agree that when you skip Mass, you’re saying “no&rdq...

Humility is not about putting yourself down or walking around saying you’re unworthy. In this powerful episode of The Inner Life , host Patrick Conley and spiritual director Msgr. Thomas Richter show that true Catholic humility is about living in awe of God’s generosity and recognizing that every single good thing -- including your desire for holiness -- comes from Him. You can listen...

Patrick takes a call from John, a Protestant pastor in Texas, who asks whether the Mass is invalid if a Catholic priest celebrates it while in a state of mortal sin. Patrick explains that the Mass would  still be valid , because validity depends on three essential elements: form (the words of consecration), matter (unleavened bread and wine), and intention (the priest’s intention to con...

Patrick Madrid takes a call from Matt in Huntington Beach, who asks a very relatable question:  How do I keep prayer intentional when I have so many intentions that it feels like a checklist? Patrick admits right away that he’s not speaking as a prayer “expert,” but as a fellow traveler who wrestles with the same distractions. He encourages you to pray at times and in places...

Image via Riccardo De Luca - Update / Shutterstock. Here’s a beautiful invitation from The Patrick Madrid Show that every Catholic should hear: Pope Leo XIV is asking us to fast and pray for peace this August 22nd , the Feast of the Queenship of Mary . 🌍🙏 At his general audience, the Holy Father turned his heart, and ours, toward the  many conflict zones around the world ... espe...

Y’all, if you missed this episode of Family Rosary Across America with Fr. Rocky and Maggie , buckle up. It's like a holy family reunion, Texas style. 🌵🔥 🎙️ Melanie from Houston calls in first. 🙏  Prayer Request : For her niece Kirsten , who's currently in labor with baby Violet . 🎉 Praise Report : Her dad Joseph had been on the prayer list for months and now... prayers answered! 🙌...

😂 Wait, Did Jesus Just Make a Camel Joke? Fr. Simon starts with this hilarious-but-important line from the Gospel: "It's easier to get a camel through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into heaven." He thinks this is actually supposed to be funny! Not just "haha" funny, but deeply funny. There’s this idea floating around (starting from St. Cyril of Alexandria) that maybe Jesus...

If you’ve ever had a weird gut feeling about your actual gut… you might be onto something.  Timmerie brings on  Dr. Tabatha Barber , a triple board-certified OB-GYN and functional medicine expert, who says:  Your gut could be messing with your pelvic health .  This content is meant solely for informational purposes only; we encourage you to consult with your physic...

If you're not crying by the end of this one... check your pulse, friend. On  Marriage Unhindered , Doug Hinderer talks to an unforgettable caller named  Vito from Bloomfield, NJ. He shares the kind of love story that rivals any other movie or book out there. Here’s the heart-melting , tear-jerking , faith-filled recap you didn’t know you needed: It Started at Age 6… -V...

Image via Joan Sutter / Shutterstock. Do you ever look at your bank account, your calendar, or your spiritual life and think: Welp… that’s it. I’ve got nothing left ? That’s exactly what Catholic evangelist Gary Zimak and John Morales talk about, and it’s the kind of perspective that will encourage you to trust that God can still use you.  Let’s rewind to...

  Let’s talk about funerals...  In this beautiful, reverent, and eye-opening episode of The Inner Life , Patrick Conley sits down with  Fr. Joseph Johnson , the rector of the Cathedral of St. Paul in Minnesota, to tackle something most of us would rather avoid: death ... and more importantly, how we honor our dead as Catholics. You can listen to the entire episode here . ...

Are you struggling to repair the bond with your brother or sister? Drew brings on  Dr. Matthew Breuninger , Catholic father, psychologist, and therapist, to unpack the world of  sibling relationships . Drew points out how  shockingly common estrangement is among adult siblings. 1 in 3 of us has gone through it at some point. Dr. Matthew Breuninger says: “The reason why si...

This episode of The Patrick Madrid Show is an exploration into one of those ouch topics: What happened to Judas? Is it possible he still went to heaven? Patrick walks us through  Pope Leo’s recent catechesis , which centers on Jesus, our hope ... and the  betrayal at the Last Supper .  Pope Leo reflects on that haunting line from Mark 14: “Surely it is not I?”...

This podcast of  The Inner Life with Patrick Conley and Fr. Joseph Johnson is a beautiful exploration into why the Mass is the most important thing we do as Catholics . You can listen to the entire episode where Father walks through the different parts of the Mass.  Patrick asks Fr. Joseph,  “How did the Mass shape your vocation?” Fr. Joseph shares that, growing up, it w...

On  The Patrick Madrid Show , a caller named Connie asked Patrick how to explain to her uncle away from the Faith why Catholics pray to Mary and the saints; aren’t they passed away? Doesn’t the Bible say Jesus is the only mediator? 🤔 🌿 1️⃣ Mary & the Saints Aren’t Dead-Dead Patrick pulls out Mark 12:27 where Jesus says: “He is not the God of the dead but of the l...

Image via alexkoral / Shutterstock.  John Morales spends time with  Bishop Edward Scharfenberger from Albany, NY. They look into what it really means to “renew” the Church .  ✨  Mission ≠ Maintenance Bishop reminds us that being Catholic isn’t just about “showing up” on Sundays and claiming your favorite pew. Baptism remakes us for mission; we&...

Image via PIGAMA / Shutterstock. If you've ever felt hopeless watching someone you love walk away from the faith,  this conversation is pure gold . Guest host Brooke Taylor sits down with Joseph Enabnit , a former militant atheist turned devout Catholic, to unpack one of the most unexpected, beautiful, and inspirational conversion stories you’ll hear in a long time. You can listen to th...

Fr. Simon kicks this episode off with a great letter from a non-Catholic named  Mandy , who went to her first Mass, loved it, and hilariously responded “Hi” when someone turned to her with “Peace be with you.” 😂  But the big question Mandy asked is: “Why don’t Catholics sing more at Mass?” Yes, Harmony is Totally OK! Mandy wonders if Catholics a...

Imagine the joy of knowing your son was just ordained to the priesthood! Doug Hinderer is experiencing this excitement right now, and he has the pleasure of talking to Fr. Joseph Hinderer on this edition of Marriage Unhindered . Fr. Joe is fresh from the most life-changing weekend of his life: ordination to the priesthood in the Diocese of Nashville. You can listen to the entire episode here...