The Catholic Talk Show

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Fr. Michael share how priests actually view their parishioners and how it's probably not what you expect. 00:00 What Priests Really Think About Parishioners02:38 Do Priests Judge You for Your Sins?06:44 Do Priests Notice When You Miss Mass?09:29 Can Priests Tell When You’re Hurting?11:30 Late to Mass, Leaving Early, and Priest “Favorites”17:10 Diff...

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Michael some of the wildest events in Catholic Church history like The Cadaver Synod, The Great Castration, The Children's Crusade, and more. 00:00 Intro: The Craziest Moments in Church History 02:04 The Cadaver Synod 11:17 The Western Schism 17:17 The 3-Year Conclave 22:04 The 10-Minute Conclave 24:18 Saint Guinefort: The Dog Saint 30:4...

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Kyle sit down for an honest conversation about the things every Catholic does but will never admit — from parking lot rage after Mass to skipping the responsorial psalm response and hoping nobody noticed, and more. 00:00 Catholics Won't Admit This 02:05 Forgetting the Responses 03:25 Bringing Kids to Mass 06:36 Late for Church 08:14 Palm S...

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Fr. Michael discuss the Catholic sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, commonly known as Last Rites, exploring what it is, when it should be received, and the powerful graces it offers to those facing serious illness, old age, or death. 00:00 - What Are Last Rites? 02:16 Last Rites vs. Anointing of the Sick 05:10 Who Should Receive It? 08:24 Biblical...

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Michael discuss things that society accepts that Catholics should never do. 00:00 Intro 00:56 Casual Blasphemy 06:40 Reading Non-Catholic Bible Translations 11:44 Receiving Communion in Non-Catholic Churches 17:28 Sex Outside of Marriage 27:50 Contraception & IVF 37:44 Occult Practices 45:28 Superstitious Catholicism 50:52 Final Thoughts...

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show the guys are joined by Bishop Bishop Louis Tylka of Peoria to explore the life, legacy, and upcoming beatification of Fulton Sheen. 00:00 Introduction to Fulton Sheen's Beatification 02:33 Bishop Tylka's Journey with Fulton Sheen 05:23 Fulton Sheen's Communication Skills and Values 08:46 Miracles and the Beatification Process 11:43 The Impact of Fulton She...

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Fr. Michael explain all 37 miracles performed by Jesus Christ in the Gospels. 0:00 Intro 1:46 How Many Miracles Did Jesus Perform? 4:33 Miracles Over Nature 30:19 Healing Miracles 43:05 Exorcisms 47:31 Raising the Dead 56:38 Final Thoughts on the Miracles of Jesus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Michael share things you may not have known about The Catholic Mass 00:00 Introduction to the Holy Mass 02:52 The Meaning Behind 'Mass' and Liturgy 05:19 Understanding the Bible Readings in Mass 10:51 The Role of the Priest in the Mass 13:48 The Eucharist: Not a Re-Crucifixion 18:28 The Timelessness of the Mass 23:13 The Divine Presence...

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss the recent attacks on Pope Leo by President Trump, The Israeli Military smashing a statue of Christ, and more. 00:00 Intro 01:15 Israeli Soldier Smashes Crucifix 05:30 War & Media Spin 10:45 Trump Attack Pope Leo 26:00 Trump as Jesus Meme 33:00 War Powers Issue 36:00 Call to Prayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan Scheel interviews Dr. Ryan Hanning from Catholics Come Home about the huge number of converts that joined the Catholic Church this Easter. Episode #359: 00:00 Why Catholics Are Coming Home 02:53 The Role of Media in Faith Reconnection 05:49 Understanding the Hunger for God 08:31 The Digital Counter-Reformation 11:22 Meeting People Where They Are 14:1...

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Michael share things you may have not know about The Eucharist. 00:00 Introduction to the Eucharist 04:34 The Significance of the Eucharistic Host 09:15 Low Gluten Hosts and Their Importance 17:51 Understanding the Tabernacle 20:46 Disposing of the Eucharist 23:54 The Differences in Eucharistic Practices 28:32 The Obligation of Receiving...

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Michael share what happens during the seminary education process and how it forms future Catholic priests. 00:00 What Seminary Is Really Like 00:03:45 How the Church Forms Priests 00:05:20 Becoming a Man of Prayer & Discipline 00:07:15 The Seminary Journey (Stages & Timeline) 00:09:51 What You Study in Seminary 00:18:18 A Day in the Life...

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Michael share the Biblical verses and support for Catholic teachings and practices. 00:00 Introduction 02:54 The Role of the Pope 13:21 Confession and Forgiveness 22:17 Church Authority and Tradition 43:16 The Eucharist 52:15 Intercession of Saints 58:01 Purgatory 1:09:05 Relics and Their Significance 1:14:07 The Hail Mary and Rosary Lea...

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan ask Fr. Michael the top 10 most searched questions about Catholic Priests. 00:00 Intro 01:42 Why Do Catholic Priests Wear Black? 02:49 Why Do Catholic Priests Wear A Collar? 08:40 Why Do Catholic Priests Wear Robes? 11:20 Why Can't Catholic Priests Get Married? 20:20 Do Catholic Priests Pay Taxes? 23:52 Can Catholic Priests Drink Alcohol? 24:3...

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael share what priests actually hear during confession (without breaking the seal) 00:00 The Seal of Confession 05:05 What Do Priests Actually Hear in Confession? 10:31 Common Sins Confessed 20:55 The Transformative Power of Confession 28:11 The Nature of Sin and Forgiveness 32:52 Scrupulosity 36:42 Understanding Mortal and Venial...

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, quizzes Fr. Michael & Ryan on quotes from saints, popes, and the Bible to see if they can tell which are real and which are fake. 00:00 Introduction to the Game of Quotes 02:15 Quote #1 03:48 Quote #2 05:32 Quote #3 06:57 Quote #4 08:23 Quote #5 10:20 Quote #6 11:49 Quote #7 14:06 Quote #8 15:52 Quote #9 18:58 Quote #10 20:16 Quote #11 21:11 Quote #...

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael dive into 10 lost Catholic Lent traditions that once shaped the Church’s penitential season—and why they’re worth reviving today. 00:00 Rediscovering Lent: Forgotten Traditions 02:51 The Evolution of Lenten Practices 05:34 The Hallelujah Burial 08:12 The Stripping of Altars and Veiling of Statues 11:17 Public Penitence 13:59 Th...

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by Alex Jones from Hallow to talk about Celebrity Catholic Influencers like Mark Wahlberg, Jonathan Roumie, Gwen Stefani, and others. 00:00 Introduction to Hallow and Its Mission 02:53 Innovative Partnerships with Celebrities 06:08 The Role of Influencers in Evangelization 09:09 Creating Content with Celebrities 12:12 Navigating Celebrity P...

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by Actor & Producer David Henrie to talk about finding God and his new series "Seeking Beauty" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan rank every pope in the modern era (1846-2025) from Pius IX to Leo XIV 00:00 Ranking the Modern Popes 02:57 Pope Paul VI 06:58 Pope Pius IX: 09:28 Pope John Paul I 12:15 Pope Benedict XV 14:45 Pope St. Pius X 17:44 Pope St. John XXIII 19:57 Pope Leo XIII 22:52 Pope Pius XI 25:35 Pope St. John Paul II 28:44 Pope Pius XII 34:04 Pope Benedict XVI...

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael discuss choosing a patron saint and seeking their intercession. 00:00 Exploring Patron Saints 10:36 Understanding the Role of Saints 18:53 Finding Your Patron Saint 23:26 The Pursuit of Saints 30:20 Practical Steps to Choose a Saint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael explore the most extreme monastic saints in Church history, examining how silence, solitude, fasting, and radical withdrawal from the world shaped their pursuit of holiness—and what modern Catholics can still learn from them today. 00:00 The Essence of Spiritual Retreat and Monasticism 05:52 The Importance of Rest and Reflectio...

Episode 346 In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael dive into 12 lost Catholic Christmas traditions that once shaped the Church’s celebration of the Nativity—and why they’re worth reviving today. 00:00 Rediscovering Christmas Traditions 02:53 The Jesse Tree and Salvation History 05: 02 The O Antiphons 06:06 The Yule Log and Symbolism of Light 07:05 Carrying The Bethl...

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Michael discuss the mystical and miraculous powers granted to Catholic Saints by God like Bilocation, Levitation, Soul Reading, Holy Luminosity, and more 00:00 Exploring the Extraordinary Powers of Saints 02:49 The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts 05:28 Levitation: The Lightness of the Spirit 11:08 Bilocation: Being in Two Places at Once 16:57...

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss the prayer life of Catholic Priests and what lay people can learn from them. 00:00 Understanding the Prayer Life of Priests 02:45 The Role of the Mass in Priest's Prayer 05:40 Liturgy of the Hours: A Priest's Daily Practice 08:24 The Power of the Liturgy of the Hours 10:59 Lectio Divina: A Personal Prayer Practice 14:04 The Importance of...