Oct 7

Should Catholics Start Worrying About Pope Leo?

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan and Ryan discuss recent actions by Pope Leo that have some Catholics worried about the direction of his pontificate. Episode 336: In this episode, we will discuss: • What Should Catholics Actually Be Worried About? • Why Was The Pop ... Show More

52m 39s

Sep 29

The Dying Words of Pope, Saints, & Martyrs

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan and Ryan share and discuss the last words uttered by Pope, Saints, & Martyrs. Episode 335: In this episode, we will discuss: • The Last 7 Last Words of Christ • The Heroic Words of Martyrs Facing Death • How Saints' Last Words Refle ... Show More

1h 3m

Sep 22

What Catholics Believe About The Eucharist With Fr. Gregory Pine

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. to discuss what Catholics believe about the Eucharist. Episode 334: In this episode, we will discuss: • Is The Eucharist JUST a symbol? • How The Eucharist MAKES us Holy • How To Develop a Euchari ... Show More

41m 59s

Dec 2023

What Women Don't Understand About Men

WARNING, this episode contains adult content, all within the sound teaching and wisdom of the Catholic Church, that may not be suitable for younger listeners. Today John, Devin, and Sam engage in an honest conversation about their collective insights gained over the years regardi ... Show More

1h 14m

Dec 2023

2 Things Necessary to be A Man

Today, John, Sam, and Devin have decided to delve into the two archetypes that shape every one of us and profoundly impact our existence. We have chosen these two archetypes due to the intricate interplay between them and how they mutually support and complete each other. God has ... Show More

58m 10s

Mar 2023

Who Do You Think You Are?: Thorny Questions about Sex, Identity, and Catholic Doctrine

Garret Johnson works with Courage, the Catholic apostolate for people experience same-sex attractions. He describes his experience living the gay lifestyle and responds to my interview with Father Jim Martin, SJ, author of Building a Bridge, and several things Fr Jim said in that ... Show More

1h 16m

Jul 2023

10 Years of The Catholic Gentleman

A lot has changed in the last 10 years. A lot. However, here at the Catholic Gentleman, while we have advanced to combat the ways men are being formed by the world, we have kept the goal of our mission the same. Be a Man. Be a Saint. In celebration of our 10 year anniversary, we ... Show More

38m 8s

Aug 2023

Protestant Business Exec Becomes On-Fire Catholic

He believed that the Catholic Church was run by Satan, the whore of Babylon, and that the anti-christ would come directly from the papacy. Our guest today, Jeremy Robinson, fought against Catholics and evangelized to win souls to Christ. However, one day while reading the Scriptu ... Show More

1h 1m

Dec 2022

A Message to Catholic Men

If you or someone you know has benefited from Ascension's free media, would you consider giving a gift of financial support? (https://tinyurl.com/2g7flrnp) While Ascension is not a non-profit organization, support from Catholics around the world helps us produce this free Media c ... Show More

10m 31s

Sep 2020

What It’s Really Like to Be a Catholic Speaker

Many people ask Fr. Mike, “How do you become a Catholic speaker?” The quick answer is “Get baptized and start talking.” Of course this implies that you live out the promises of your baptism. When you do that, people will start asking you to give talks about the Faith. At least th ... Show More

7m 44s

Mar 2018

Why Should I Confess My Sins to a Priest?

If you’ve ever been in a conversation where you had to defend the Catholic Faith, people have probably asked you this question. It can be a tough one to answer, but Fr. Mike lays out many reasons why confessing our sins to a priest makes perfect sense. Confession isn’t a man-made ... Show More

9m 22s

Feb 2018

Should Catholics Call Priests Father

One of the most common Bible verses people use to try and debunk Catholic teaching is Matthew 23:9, where Jesus says, “Call no man on earth father.” In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides us through the New Testament to give us the context and significance of this teaching. By ... Show More

7m 28s

Feb 2024

Day 57: Consequences of Adam’s Sin (2024)

Fr. Mike examines the consequences of the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve. He discusses that even though they committed a personal sin, it affected all of human nature. As Fr. Mike states, “Original sin broke the world.” Additionally, we explore the idea that although we a ... Show More

15m 34s

5 Things All Catholic Men Need To Start ...