Oct 2025

Show Update

Fr. Josh shares an update about the show. Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh’s shownotes or go to www.AscensionPress.com/askfatherjosh Submit your questions and feedback to Fr.Josh by filling out a form at www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh

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Apr 2025

Easter Special: Fasting Beyond Lent

In this special Easter episode, Fr. Josh answers a question about continuing the practice of fasting beyond Lent. He encourages us to reflect on our own fasting and prayer practices that can strengthen our spiritual life. Stay tuned for a new season of Ask Fr. Josh this fall! Sni ... Show More

14m 40s

Apr 2025

Is Self-Care Prideful? (With Dr. Brian Pedraza)

How do we practice self-care without falling into vanity or pride? Dr. Brian Pedraza joins Fr. Josh to explore the sin of pride, the deadly vice at the root of all sin. Together, they answer a question about how to care for ourselves while staying humble. Snippet From the Show Hu ... Show More

29m 11s

May 2023

Part 2: How to Prepare for Marriage (with Beth Sri and Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Dr. Edward Sri continues his conversation with his wife and Fr. Mike Schmitz. They continue their conversation on marriage and how to best prepare yourself for this vocation. They also discuss some of the challenges of marriage and why God is so essential for a good marriage. Sni ... Show More

20m 13s

May 2023

Part 1: How to Prepare for Marriage (with Beth Sri and Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Join Dr. Sri and his special guests Beth Sri and Fr. Mike Schmitz to hear their thoughts and opinions on preparing for marriage. Fr. Mike Schmitz offers his perspective as a spiritual father and his experience of walking with couples as they prepare for marriage. Dr. Sri and his ... Show More

31m 12s

Aug 2023

Relationships and Heroic Virtue (with Dr. Andrew and Sarah Swafford)

What does it mean to have heroic virtue? Today, Dr. Sri is joined by Dr. Andrew and Sarah Swafford to discuss their new book Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue can change your life and relationships. Together, they talk about the challenges young people are facing spiritually and s ... Show More

27m 56s

Nov 2022

Sex and Marriage, Part 3: Listener's Q&A

Please note: This episode contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. In today's episode, my wife Beth joins me to address the unique challenges Catholics face in their marriage and families. We respond to listener questions about ... Show More

24m 7s

Oct 2022

Sex and Marriage, Part 2: Physical Unity

“My spouse is in the mood for sex, but I’m not. What should we do?” Whether you’re about to be married or if you’ve been married for decades, Dr. Sri and his wife Beth share practical and spiritual insights from Saint John Paul II, encouraging couples to overcome obstacles by foc ... Show More

18m 28s

Mar 2024

Ep. 073 - Choosing Your Spouse

Before you can even begin asking if this is the right relationship, you must ask yourself this: Am I with this person so that they can meet my needs, or are my needs being met by Christ? A relationship that is not connected to the vine will not produce fruit. Jump in now with Ken ... Show More

22m 17s

Sep 2025

What to do When Marriage Gets Hard (Jason & Crystalina Evert) | Ep. 542

In this interview, Matt sits down with not just one, but two special guests: Jason and Crystalina Evert. The conversation is all about marriage, particularly how to navigate the tough times in marriage and parenthood with your spouse and come out on the other side stronger than e ... Show More

3h 54m

Nov 2024

"It's All About Relationship"; Ep 119; guest Pastor Josh

Join as today with special guest Pastor Josh Lotzenhiser as we talk about trusting God and hearing His voice.

29m 31s

May 2022

On Earth as It Is in Heaven with Fr. Josh Johnson

What does it mean for the Church to be united "on earth as it is in Heaven?" In this episode, Jeff and guest Fr. Josh Johnson respond to this question and dive into a conversation centered around race and discipleship. Snippet from the Show If we have the blessing to be proximate ... Show More

47m 27s

Sep 2022

The Most Important Conversation in Marriage

There are so many important conversations to have in marriage. Dr. Edward Sri is joined by his wife Beth Sri to share what they have discovered is the most important conversation in marriage. It is not a conversation between spouses, but instead a conversation with God. Snippet f ... Show More

26m 18s

Be My Guest: Dating and Relationship Que...