The Inner Life

Father Illo joined Josh for a conversation about today's feast and the power of God's free gift. Topics included what the Immaculate Conception is (6:12), what does today's feast mean for me? (12:33), if Catholics worship Mary (16:02), what grace is (21:08), St. Therese's views on grace (27:10), caller: My daughter was healed through Mary's intercession (32:32), full of grace (36:18), Caller: Mary...

Father Marcel Taillon joined Josh for a conversation about patience. Topics included Mary as an image of patience (7:03), Simeon and Anna (11:45), what virtue is (18:02), Caller: how do I grow in patience with my children? (26:10), 1 Corinthians (37:17), Caller: baking helped me become patient (39:30), what is fortitude (42:47), slow progress in the spiritual life (44:23). 

Father Kris Stubna joined Josh for a conversation about St. Nick and how we can be more generous people. Topics included who was St. Nicholas (6:17), giving from our poverty (11:28), the love of money (20:19), greed vs. covetousness (26:36), what if I don't have gratitude (31:09), what if I don't feel generous (36:20), overcoming selfishness (40:07), and generous saints we might consider (46:05). 

Father James Kubicki, SJ joined IL for a conversation about why it's important to attend Mass! Topics included why people don't go to mass (5:36), the benefits of going to mass (10:38), what happens when we go to mass (13:25), caller: how do I engage young children (17:49), caller: my family doesn't go to mass, but they receive communion (22:32), caller: I go to mass to practice my faith (29:52),...

Father Chris Walsh joined IL for a conversation about conversion and repentance. Topics included: what conversion is (4:44), John the Baptist's call to repentance (7:34), How do we produce good fruit (12:05), caller: conversion takes a lifetime (15:42), repentance in the Acts of the Apostles (18:34), caller: I went to confession after a long time away (26:50), how do we help others repent (30:55),...

Father Dave Heney joined Josh for a conversation about the essentials in the life of faith. Topics included: today's Gospel unpacked (9:28), the virtues of a good spiritual life (13:45), knowing God's will for us (20:33), how do we pray (25:19), Caller: Mary is part of my spiritual life (32:42), how to keep the main thing central (38:35), sacraments (41:21), the importance of the faith community (...

Father Rob Kroll, SJ joined Josh for a conversation about dealing with anxiety. Topics included Peter walking on water (7:14), what if God feels absent (12:08), Father Kroll's story of anxiety (16:35), difficulty trusting God (21:52), Caller: my brother is facing anxiety (30:53), how to find a counselor (34:56), caller: I needed God during divorce (40:12), when should I ask for help (43:48), calle...

Father Marcel Taillon joined Josh for a conversation about patience. Topics included Mary as an image of patience (7:03), Simeon and Anna (11:45), what virtue is (18:02), Caller: how do I grow in patience with my children? (26:10), 1 Corinthians (37:17), Caller: baking helped me become patient (39:30), what is fortitude (42:47), slow progress in the spiritual life (44:23). 

Father Brian Fallon joins Josh for the first time for a conversation about this liturgical season. Topics included getting to know Father Fallon (5:15), Advent and the Second Coming (8:40), how the Holy Spirit shakes us awake (11:26), Penance during Advent (13:53), making spiritual resolutions (19:06), caller: I do the Great Fast for Advent (23:12), embracing moderation (28:26), caller: My Advent...

Father John McDonald joins IL to discuss outreach to the poor. Topics included food insecurity (7:05), contempt (10:18), what charity is (11:27), the rich man and Lazarus (12:22), thou shalt not steal (14:46), isolation (23:39), avoiding suffering (27:26), The Good Samaritan (31:12), food pantries (34:29), how we can help the poor (39:22), prayer (41:27), discerning donation (45:27), and saints (4...

Father Michael Nixon  joined Josh to discuss finding joy and navigating stress during the holiday season. Topics included family stress (7:03), what Scripture says about difficulty (10:17), anxiety and fear (17:12), how to let go of worry (24:15), being honest with God about frustration (28:43), grief during the holidays (32:48), what we should do if our family doesn’t gather anymore (35:51), call...

Father Eric Nielsen discusses marriage between spouses of different faith traditions. Topics include: Catholic view of marriage (2:43), sacramental marriage (5:43), challenges of having a spouse with a different faith (10:57), Catholic & Protestant Marriage (15:00), caller: my husband is Catholic but doesn't practice the faith (21:32), caller: I'm a Baptist, but I've been attending Catholic ma...

Father Carter Griffin joined IL for a conversation about this venerable type of prayer. Topic included what adoration is (1:45), Father Griffin's experience of adoration (8:37), caller: what does adoration mean (15:52), caller: I love going to adoration (19:22), growing in prayer (22:00), caller: Jesus spoke to me in prayer (27:01), caller: contemplation in prayer (31:47), distractions/sleep (35:3...

Father Sam Kachuba  joined IL for a conversation about resisting temptation. Topics included: why temptation is significant (2:37), temptation in Genesis (5:08), caller: St. Peregrine helped me (10:45), temptation and shame (13:23), caller: my son has same-sex attraction (17:09), caller: St. Maria Goretti relic (19:09), caller: I've struggled with apathy (20:59), Jesus' own temptation (25:35), eve...

Father Michael Hurley, OP  joined Josh for a discussion about this sacrament of healing. Topics included: what a sacrament is (8:02), our connection to the Body of Christ (9:57), Anointing and the Last Supper (13:23), the words of the sacrament (23:04), when should I receive Anointing  (27:08), caller: story of kidney donation (30:09), caller: what are Father's thoughts on healing mass with Anoint...

Father Mike Martin, OFM,  joined Josh for a conversation about identifying and using our gifts. Topics included the parable of the talents (7:46), Jesus' return and final judgement (12:29), what a talent is (19:01), how to identify our gifts (25:53), dealing with discouragement and worry (29:06), using talents later in life (29:23), caller: should I stay home with my kids? (42:24), and caller: I s...

Father Paul Hoesing joined Josh for a conversation about the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. Topics included getting to know Fr. Hoesing (7:09), who the Holy Spirit is (12:17), how the Holy Spirit helps us love (17:04), difference between gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit (21:44), the gifts of the Holy Spirit (24:05), growing in the gifts (26:33), preparing to live out the gifts (32:54), fr...

Father Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V.  joined Josh for a conversation about what spiritual direction is. Topics included what spiritual direction is (7:26), the difference between spiritual direction and counseling (12:41), preparing for spiritual direction (22:59), confession (32:57), finding a spiritual direction (37:30), caller question: what are father's thoughts about lay spiritual direction? (42:...

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ  joined Josh for a conversation about being a holy leader. Topics included the difficulty of leadership (8:09), Jesus washes the apostle's feet (10:11), Father Matthew's leadership challenges (17:37), the Leadership of Mary (24:15), how do we foster trust (29:32), St. Joseph (31:32), having courage (34:50), caller: how do I know I'm doing God's will? (40:41). 

Father Dave Heney joins Josh to discuss taking up your cross (6:43), the cross and humility (18:36), caller: how do I take up my cross (27:59), foolishness of the Cross (31:33), taking up your cross daily (35:45), how can we help others (44:32). 

Father James Kubicki, SJ joins Josh for conversation about holy objects that assist us in the faith. Topics include what sacramentals are (6:34), what grace is (8:32), avoiding superstition (16:51), how God uses created things for good (21:08), Father Kubicki's Holy Land experience (31:13), key sacramentals we might own (41:07). 

Father Ethan Southard  joins Josh for a conversation evangelizing your family. Topics included the pain when family members leave the Church (6:32), the foundation of conversation is prayer (8:41), how I know if I should say something (18:04), why Father Ethan supports Relevant Radio (29:21), having patience in evangelization (31:43), having charity in difficult conversations (41:39). 

Father Sam Martin joins Josh for a conversation about spiritual mortification. Topics include the purpose of penance (6:47), penance and redemptive suffering (16:46), fasting (21:46), types of fasting (28:40), fasting during Advent (32:44), Our Lady of Bethlehem (43:56)

Father JJ Mech joined Josh for the first time for a conversation about confession. Topics include: Getting to know Father JJ (7:47), what is a sacrament (10:07), Sacraments and Scripture (11:59), how to prepare for confession (23:43), caller: frequent confession has helped me (29:48), caller: I haven't been to confession in 35 years (39:08), how do I confess old sins (43:38), what if I forget a si...

Father Michael Nixon joined Josh to discuss finding joy and navigating stress during the holiday season. Topics included family stress (7:03), what Scripture says about difficulty (10:17), anxiety and fear (17:12), how to let go of worry (24:15), being honest with God about frustration (28:43), grief during the holidays (32:48), what we should do if our family doesn't gather anymore (35:51), calle...