The Catholic Cafe

Deacon Jeff talks with Bishop J. Terry Steib, SVD of the Diocese of Memphis about their continued success with priestly vocations as well as the importance (and challenge) of answering God's call in your life.

Deacon Jeff talks with college student Anthony Maranise about what the Catholic Faith teaches regarding the age-old "problem" of the mere existence of evil in the world.

Deacon Jeff talks with Kim Sevier about what the Catholic Church believes and teaches about Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

Deacon Jeff talks answers email and other questions about the Catholic Faith with guest Above-Average Catholic Bill Drennan.

Deacon Jeff talks with Above-Average Catholic Bill Drennan about the many "coincidental" Scripture passages that link the "breaking of the bread" with the one true sacrifice of the Mass.

Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Ernie DeBlasio about what the Catholic Church teaches about the Sacrament of healing known as Confession, Reconciliation or Pennance.

Deacon Jeff talks with the leader of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, Fr. Bernard Murphy, CFR. They discuss the mission and charism of this growing order of Franciscan monks.

Deacon Jeff talks with "Biker" Bob Nicholas and answers various common questions folks have sent in via E-mail (and other means) relating to Catholic beliefs and practices. For instance, "Why does your Cross still have Jesus on it?" and "Why are non-Catholics not allowed to receive Holy Communion in the Catholic Church?"

Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. John Hourican about the Catholic teaching regarding the Most Holy Trinity.

Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. John Hourican about the Catholic teaching regarding the Divinity of Christ Jesus and the necessity of understanding that He is God Incarnate.

Deacon Jeff talks with Bob Nicholas about his journey from "non-religious" to Catholic, with a primary focus on the Protestant and Catholic views of the assurance of Salvation.

Deacon Jeff talks with Bishop J. Terry Steib, SVD, Bishop of Memphis in Tennessee, about his new Pastoral Letter. Living Our Catholicism: That Our Joy May Be Complete helps us realize how we can achieve Christian joy in a troubled world by following your Catholic calling to serve others while living in the good graces of the Church.

Deacon Jeff talks with co-host Tom Dorian about what the Catholic Church teaches about the Fathers of the Early Church, those men whose writings have been a genuine reflection of the Truths of the Catholic Faith for the first 1000 years of Christianity.

Deacon Jeff talks with The Catholic Cafe's Head Chef, Fr. Ben Bradshaw, about the Catholic Church's understanding of the Reformation, as well as her success in reform as a result of the Counter-Reformation to follow.

Deacon Jeff talks to former Southern Baptist Pastor Andy McNutt about why we don't always see Catholics fired up about their faith...and what we can do about it.

Deacon Jeff and convert Bruce Summers discuss Bruce's journey to the Catholic Faith from the Southern Baptist tradition.

Deacon Jeff talks to former Southern Baptist Pastor Andy McNutt about why he chose to convert to the Catholic Faith.

Deacon Jeff and Fr. Jim Blount, a priest of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity from Belize in Central America take on the topic of the Rosary and it's proper place in Catholic devotion.

Deacon Jeff and noted lawyer Robert Hutton discuss the truth behind the authority of the Church. What must every Catholic believe if they want to call themselves Catholic? What is a Catholic OBLIGATED to accept? And where does opinion come in? And what about binding authority? And, how do you tell the difference? Stay tuned, and we'll try and clear it all up!

Deacon Jeff and noted Death Penalty lawyer Robert Hutton discuss the truth about the Catholic Teaching on the death penalty.

Deacon Jeff and guest Deacon Jack Conrad discuss his new book, "Living Before Dying." In this timely discussion about dealing with the process of you or a loved one dying, the deacons relate many interesting spiritual insights which may help some turn a tragedy into a life blessing - all framed around the beauty of the hospice experience.

Deacon Jeff and guest "Above Average Catholic," friend and layperson Bill Drennan discuss the Catholic understanding of statues, paintings, stained glass and other sacred images and their use in worship and benefit to the people of God.

Deacon Jeff and guest "Above Average Catholic", friend and layperson Bill Drennan discuss the Catholic teaching about Purgatory in Sacred Tradition, along with its Scriptural and Patristic origins.

Deacon Jeff and guest Mark Underwood talk about transforming your knowledge of faith into action, especially with all the obstacles and hurdles that the modern world puts before you.

Deacon Jeff and guest Mark Underwood talk about Mark's personal discovery of God's plan for his life, and his call to be an envangelizer in all of his environments. The discussion then turns to the Cursillo Movement and what part it plays in evangelization.