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Ask Fr. Josh is the podcast where I hear you out and do my best to help you navigate the tricky times in life when our Catholic Faith doesn’t give you an easy “fill-in-the blank” answer. On this show, we’ll listen to one another, problem solve together, and ultimately entrust everything to our Lord. If this is your first time tuning in, here’s how the show goes: Each episode, I'll address three to four of your questions. I’ll cover everything from Catholic teaching to moral dilemmas to relat ...
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Growing in Patience, Discerning Third Orders, and True Crime Entertainment
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Fr. Josh answers questions about growing in the virtue of patience, discerning entering a third order as a lay person, and whether true crime entertainment can be harmful for our souls. Snippet From the Show The virtue of patience teaches us to surrender to the reality that we are not is control of everything. Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscrib…
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Honoring Parents, What If Aliens Exist, and the Power of the Holy Spirit
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Fr. Josh answers questions about honoring our parents, how the Church would respond to the discovery an intelligent alien species, and how to develop a relationship with the Holy Spirit. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this ep…
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An Invitation to Pray: Holy Week Meditation
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As we enter into Holy Week, Fr. Josh invites you to pray with him as he meditates on the passion, death and resurrection of Christ. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University. Snippet From the Show Text…
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Union with God, Enoch & Elijah, and Visionary Saints
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Fr. Josh discusses what it means to become partakers of God's divine nature, how Enoch and Elijah were taken up to heaven prior to the time of Christ, and how the Church looks at mental health when investigating apparitions and visions. Snippet From the Show "For the Son of God became man so that we might become God."- St. Athanasius Text “askfrjos…
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Receiving Communion, Calling Priests "Father", and Being Present to Others
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Fr. Josh answers questions about receiving Communion, why we call priests "father", and how we can detach from our smartphones so we can be present to those around us. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria Un…
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Interfaith Dating, Catholic Postures at Mass, and the Litany of Humility
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Fr. Josh answers questions about interfaith dating, the meaning behind all the different kinds of postures during Mass, and the purpose of praying a challenging prayer like the litany of humility. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor …
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Special College Edition: Consistent Prayer, Young Saints, and Diversity in Campus Ministry
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In this special edition of Ask Father Josh, Fr. Josh answers questions from college students. He discusses how to develop a consistent prayer life when you have a busy schedule, as well as how to cultivate cultural diversity in campus ministry. He also shares inspirational saints who were holy when they were young. Ascension is proud to partner wit…
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Mindfulness Meditation, Did Jesus Have Siblings, and the Joy of the Lord
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Fr. Josh explains whether Catholics should practice mindfulness meditation, if Jesus had other siblings, and how to experience the joy of the Lord. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University. Snippet Fr…
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Dealing with Depression or Acedia in Lent, Types of Fasting, and Distractions in Prayer
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Fr. Josh discusses how to enter into lent if you struggle with depression or acedia, types of fasting, and how to deal with distractions in prayer. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University Snippet Fro…
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Special Episode: Celebrating Black Saints
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In this special episode, Fr. Josh shares with us the heroic stories of black saints and black individuals on their way to sainthood who inspire us to persevere in our walk towards eternity. This epsidoe contains adult themes that my not be suitable for children- parental discretion advised. Snippet From the Show " Do not let your past dictate your …
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Glorifying God, Salvation for Non-Christians, and the Fall of Man
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Fr. Josh answers questions about what it means to glorify God with our actions, how salvation for non-Christians works, and how to understand the symbolism in the fall of Adam and Eve. Snippet From the Show We give glory, honor and praise to God not just for what he does for us, but most importantly for who he is. Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subs…
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Hearing Confessions, Political Leadership, and Fighting Temptation
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Fr. Josh answers questions about what it's like to hear confessions as a priest, how to talk about political leaders, and how to practically fight thoughts of temptation. This episode contains adult themes that are not suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. Snippet From the Show "If we immerse ourselves in holy artwork, movies, mus…
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Name Changes in Scripture, Overcoming Envy, and Daily Prayer
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Fr. Josh answers questions on name changes in the Bible, overcoming envy, and creating a daily prayer routine. Snippet From the Show "We don't want to focus too much on ourselves in prayer: prayer is about God, not about us." Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh’s shownotes or go to www.AscensionPress.com/askfatherjosh Submit your qu…
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Be My Guest: Brandi Kilbert on Women's Health (Abortion, Contraception, and IVF)
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Fr. Josh is joined by Brandi Kilbert to discuss all things women's health- natural family planning, contraception, abortion, and in vitro fertilization. Brandi Kilbert is a nurse, creighton fertility care specialist, wife, mom and the Director of Marriage and Family life at Fr. Josh's parish, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. This episode contains adult…
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Forgiving Betrayal, the Universal Call to Holiness, and the Role of an RCIA Sponsor
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Fr. Josh answers questions on forgiving and healing after betrayal, the universal call to holiness across all vocations, and how to guide someone entering the Catholic Church as an RCIA sponsor. "We need saints who live faithfully in the mess of a broken humanity won over ulimately by love himself" Snippet From the Show Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 t…
Happy New Year! Fr. Josh shares a quick new year's eve greeting and encourages us to dive into Scripture in the new year. Snippet From 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/as…
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An Invitation to Pray: Christmas Eve Lectio Divina
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In this special Christmas Eve episode, Fr. Josh invites us to pray lectio divina with Matthew 1:18-25. He draws our attention to St. Joseph's virtue and righteousness as he prepares for the birth of Jesus. Snippet From the Show "May we learn to be righteous like St. Joseph, who was unwilling to put Mary to shame." Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subs…
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The Year of St. Joseph, the Incarnation, and Fasting before Communion
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Fr. Josh answers questions on the year of St. Joseph announced by Pope Francis, the mystery of the Incarnation, and the details of fasting before receiving Holy Communion. Snippet From the Show "For the Son of God became man so that we might become God."- St. Athanasius Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh’s shownotes or go to www.As…
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Our Lady of Guadalupe, Celebrating Santa Claus, and Being Catholic in College
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Fr. Josh answers questions on Our Lady of Guadalupe, celebrating Santa Claus from a Catholic perspective, and how to bring Christ into the college culture. Snippet From the Show Standing in front of the sun, our Lady of Guadalupe points her children away from worshipping the sun to worshipping the son in her womb, Jesus Christ. Text “askfrjosh” to …
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Praying in Tongues, Holy Water, and Fasting in Advent
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Fr. Josh answers questions about praying in tongues, the purpose of holy water, and why we should fast during Advent. Snippet From the Show "They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[a] as the Spirit enabled them." - …
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Be My Guest: Fr. Mark Toups on Advent and the Beauty of Mary and Joseph’s Marriage
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Fr. Mark Toups joins Fr. Josh to discuss the beautiful marriage of Mary and Joseph and how they can help us prepare this Advent for the birth of Jesus. Snippet From the Show "If every priest loved the Church the way Joseph loved Mary everyone would want to be Catholic." Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh’s shownotes or go to www.As…
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Falling in Love with God, Leading Bible Studies, and Covenants in Scripture
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Fr. Josh answers questions on the process of falling in love with God and building a real relationship with him, ways to lead Bible studies with your family, and the meaning of covenants in Scripture. Snippet From the Show Throughout salvation history, humans have broken the heart of God. However, covenants in Scripture reveal to us God’s indissolu…
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Human Evolution, Moral Relativism, and What to Expect in Heaven
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Fr. Josh answers questions on the Catholic view on human evolution, moral relativism, and what to expect in heaven. Snippet From the Show In heaven, our hearts will finally rest in the infinite love of God. Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh’s shownotes or go to www.AscensionPress.com/AskFrJosh. Submit your questions and feedback t…
A quick announcement on behalf of Father Josh--we'll be back with a regular episode next week! Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh’s shownotes or go to www.AscensionPress.com/AskFrJosh. Email your questions and feedback to Fr. Josh at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.comBy Ascension Catholic Faith Formation
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The Catholic Take on Halloween, Becoming a Priest Later in Life, and Using Social Media in a Saintly Way
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Fr. Josh answers questions on celebrating Halloween as Catholics, feeling a calling to the priesthood later in life, and how to use social media in a saintly way. Snippet From the Show Halloween comes from the Catholic feast All Hallow’s Eve, referring to the solemnity of All Saints. This is an opportunity to remember the lives of the saints, the f…
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Growing in a Season of Singleness, Responding to Atheism, and Overcoming Fear
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Fr. Josh answers questions on spiritually growing in a season of singleness, responding to atheism, and overcoming fear. Glory Story (3:35) Growing in the Season of Singleness (5:16) Responding to Atheism (10:42) Overcoming Fear ( 15:16) Snippet From the Show With the rise of atheism, let us look at the witness of the missionaries of charity. Their…
