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Jul 31

Throwback Episode: 5 Obstacles to Grace

Jeff is traveling overseas and will be taking a break from recording this week and next week! In the meantime, please enjoy this throwback episode. Are you ever frustrated due to a lack of growth in your faith? There may be many reasons for why you are struggling to grow in your ... Show More

24m 17s

Jul 24

Throwback Episode: Raising Warriors for God

Jeff is traveling overseas and will be taking a break from recording this week and next week! In the meantime, please enjoy this throwback episode. How are we supposed to prepare our children for what is out in the world? If you are on social media or pay attention to the news, y ... Show More

38m 56s

Jul 17

10 Things to Know About the Catholic View of Scripture

Why does the Catholic Church have 73 books in the Bible, and how should Catholics read and interpret Scripture? Jeff unpacks ten foundational truths about the Catholic understanding of the Bible, explaining how Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the teaching authority of the ... Show More

25m 42s

Dec 2021

Sacramentals vs. Superstitions, and Getting to Know God

Fr. Josh answers questions about how to properly use sacramentals and how to grow in relationship with God when prayer is tough. Snippet From the Show “Catholics sometimes approach sacramentals as if they are magic or having power in and of themselves, instead of approaching them ... Show More

18m 42s

May 2022

Seeking Catholic Friendship, Obstacles to Entering the Church, and a Desire for Heaven

In this episode, Fr. Josh answers questions on how to develop Catholic friendships, what to do with obstacles to entering the Church, and having a desire for Heaven. Snippet From the Show If you pursue Jesus and the sacraments, God will provide the grace you need to face any obst ... Show More

16m 45s

May 2022

Donating Your Body to Science, Old Testament Saints, and the Story of Veronica

In this episode, Fr. Josh answers questions about donating your body to science, Old Testament Saints, and the story of Veronica. Fr. Josh also shares some of the fruits of his recent trip to Italy. Snippet From the Show We are called to imitate the virtues of the saints so that ... Show More

15m 36s

May 2022

Catholic Apparel, Treating Yourself, and Valid Baptisms

In this episode, Fr. Josh answers questions about wearing Catholic apparel and accessories, whether or not it is ok to “treat yourself,” and what makes a Baptism valid. Snippet From the Show We have to take care of ourselves so that we can pour ourselves out for others. Text “ask ... Show More

22m 37s

Aug 2022

How Can the Saints Hear Us?

Welcome back to this new season of Ask Fr. Josh! In this episode, Fr. Josh responds to a question on how the saints are able to hear us when we pray to them. He also shares about a saint who we can look to to help us break boundaries and serve the Lord beyond our own capacity. Sn ... Show More

31m 51s

Jun 2023

#488 Making Sense of the Catechism - Jeff Cavins

Jeff Cavins and Father Mike Schmitz are now doing for the catechism what they did for the Bible. Cavins joins us to explain the value of the catechism in sharing the Faith. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defend ... Show More

30 m

Nov 2021

Becoming Catholic, Renouncing Lies, and Thanksgiving Conversations

Fr. Josh answers questions about the official process of becoming Catholic, how to restore confidence in one's own worth, and how to navigate encounters and conversations with loved ones over thanksgiving. Snippet From the Show “Be rooted in daily prayer with the Lord and he will ... Show More

22m 43s

Nov 2022

Day 11: The Source and Summit (Introduction to the Devout Life)

In this second part of Introduction to the Devout Life, St. Francis de Sales has been sharing about two of the tools that will help us grow in the Devout Life: prayer and the sacraments. In this episode, we will begin to look at the sacraments, especially the Eucharist. To get yo ... Show More

28m 34s

Jan 2022

Growing in Compassion, Seeing Christ in Others, and Emotional Chastity

Fr. Josh answers questions on emotional chastity, growing in compassion, and seeing Christ in others. Snippet From the Show By the virtue of my Baptism, I am the Body of the Christ. When the Father sees me, the Father sees his beloved Son. Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe ... Show More

22m 22s

Jun 2018

Pope Francis, Priests Playing Favorites, and Celibacy

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35m 14s