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  • How Powerful Is The Vatican Really? (With JD Flynn)

    How Powerful Is The Vatican Really? (With JD Flynn)
    2026/08/31
    In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by JD Flynn of The Pillar to explore how powerful the Vatican really is. From China and Pope Leo’s relationship with President Trump to the war in Gaza, they reveal how the Holy See influences world affairs through diplomacy and moral authority. 00:00 How Powerful Is the Vatican? 05:42 Why Does the World Listen to the Pope? 10:25 When Vatican Diplomacy Fails 14:32 Is the Vatican Too Naive? 21:33 Who Actually Runs the Vatican? 28:36 The Vatican’s #2 Most Powerful Man? 30:37 The Vatican’s Secretive China Deal 40:11 What an American Pope Changes 45:26 Why the Cardinals Chose Leo 49:32 Pope Leo vs. Trump? 53:59 Gaza, Pizzaballa & The Heart of All Nations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 11 分
  • The Rosary Can Save America. A Dominican Priest Explains Why...

    The Rosary Can Save America. A Dominican Priest Explains Why...
    2026/08/24
    In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P. make the case that the Rosary is the most powerful weapon available to Americans right now. From the upcoming Rosary Pilgrimage in Washington D.C. to the history of Mary's intercession in moments of national crisis, they explore why a Dominican priest believes the Rosary isn't just personal devotion — it's a call to action for an entire nation. 00:00 Intro 01:24 The Dominican Mission in America 04:51 Why America Needs the Rosary 10:31 The Luminous Mysteries & Today’s Church 13:55 Eucharistic Faith & Adoration 17:52 St. Dominic & the Dominican Tradition 24:29 Did Mary Give St. Dominic the Rosary? 27:17 The Rosaries That Tell Our Stories 32:26 The Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage 40:10 Dominican Evangelization Today 42:36 The Lighter Side of Dominican Life 46:23 Closing Prayer & Blessing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 分
  • 7 Things Catholics Argue About

    7 Things Catholics Argue About
    2026/08/17
    In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Kyle tackle some of the most divisive debates in the Catholic Church. From the Latin Mass and Charismatic Renewal to celebrity exorcists, LGBTQ ministries, and Catholic influencers, they weigh the good and the bad, cut through the tribalism, and ask whether these movements are ultimately helping or hurting the Church. 00:00 Intro 02:06 The Latin Mass & Traditional Catholicism 11:26 Charismatic Catholics 21:48 Celebrity Exorcists 28:11 LGBTQ Ministries 43:12 Synodality 43:45 Call-Out Channels 44:56 Catholic Influencers 45:35 Ultramontanism & the Pope 46:45 Is The Catholic Talk Show Good for the Church? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 分
  • The Worst Christian Spiritual Advice

    The Worst Christian Spiritual Advice
    2026/08/10
    In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael expose some of the worst spiritual advice Christians commonly give. From “God never gives you more than you can handle” to “it’s all part of God’s plan,” they break down popular Christian clichés, explain what Scripture and the Church actually teach, and reveal what we should be saying instead. 00:00 Bad Spiritual Advice Christians Give 01:23 “God Will Never Give You More Than You Can Handle” 03:48 “Everything That Happens Is God’s Will” 08:04 “If You Have Enough Faith, God Will Heal You” 13:52 “If You’re Anxious, You Don’t Trust God Enough” 16:35 “Questioning God Is Sinful” 21:01 “Being Tempted Means You’re a Bad Christian” 29:07 “God Told Me You Should Do This” 33:03 Good Spiritual Advice & Resources 39:12 The Worst Spiritual Advice in the Bible 41:32 What to Do When Life Becomes Overwhelming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 分
  • 7 Things Every Catholic Should Know About Guardian Angels

    7 Things Every Catholic Should Know About Guardian Angels
    2026/08/03
    In this episode, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael explore seven fascinating truths every Catholic should know about guardian angels. From what Scripture and the Church actually teach to how angels protect, guide, and intercede for us, they separate fact from fiction and uncover the incredible role these heavenly companions play in the spiritual life. 00:00 Introduction 02:00 What Is a Guardian Angel? 03:53 Does Everyone Have One? 07:05 What the Bible Says 10:03 How Angels Protect Us 15:05 Did Jesus Have a Guardian Angel? 19:57 True Guardian Angel Stories 25:00 Guardian Angel Myths 29:53 How to Know Your Guardian Angel 39:50 Daily Guardian Angel Devotions 50:01 Pilgrimages & Angelic Devotion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 3 分
  • Would Proof Of Alien Life Disprove Christianity?

    Would Proof Of Alien Life Disprove Christianity?
    2026/07/27
    In this episode, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael tackle one of the most provocative hypotheticals in modern science and faith, exploring what the discovery of proof of alien life would actually mean for Christianity, whether it would challenge everything Catholics believe, and how a Catholic priest responds to the question most people are afraid to ask. The answer is more surprising, more reasoned, and more confident than most people expect. 00:00 Would Aliens Disprove Christianity? 04:05 Science, Faith & the Universe 07:49 Do Aliens Have Souls? 09:57 Did Jesus Die for Aliens? 11:57 How Would the Church React? 14:04 Are UFOs Demonic? 20:02 UFOs, Technology & Government 22:05 UFOs in the Bible? 26:12 Do We Have Evidence of Aliens? 32:00 Angels, Demons & Extraterrestrials 38:02 The Deception Behind UFOs 46:08 Would Aliens Change Christianity? 52:02 God, Creation & Salvation History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 分
  • The Only Catholic Priest In Gaza Tells His Story

    The Only Catholic Priest In Gaza Tells His Story
    2026/07/20
    In this episode, Ryan talks with Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, the only Catholic priest in Gaza, for a firsthand account of what it means to shepherd a flock through war. Fr. Romanelli shares what he witnessed when his church was bombed, what it was like to celebrate Mass while explosions sounded outside, and why he refused to leave. His faith, his people, and his witness will change how you think about what it means to be Catholic. 00:00 Meet Fr. Romanelli01:12 Catholics in Gaza02:23 Faith and Mission in Gaza04:49 War’s Impact on Christians06:31 Destruction and Urgent Needs09:28 Humanitarian Efforts in Gaza11:38 Gaza’s Children and Youth16:59 Interfaith Relations in Gaza20:55 Why Fr. Romanelli Stayed26:41 Support from Pope Francis33:55 Is Peace Possible?41:39 A Message of Hope and Prayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 分
  • Every Major Marian Apparition... And What Mary Actually Revealed

    Every Major Marian Apparition... And What Mary Actually Revealed
    2026/07/14
    In this episode, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael walk through every major Marian apparition approved by the Catholic Church from Guadalupe to Lourdes to Fatima and beyond — exploring what happened, who Mary appeared to, and what she revealed. The messages are more urgent, more specific, and more connected to each other than most Catholics realize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 28 分