The Catholic Talk Show

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Fr. Robert Spitzer to examine 6 Catholic miracles that science can't explain, including Eucharistic miracles, the Shroud of Turin, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Lourdes, Fátima, and near-death experiences.
00:00 Can Science Explain Catholic Miracles? 02:15 What Makes Something a Miracle? 05:44 Scientific Evidence for Near-Death Experiences 07:40 Lourdes, Fátima, and Eucharistic Miracles 08:57 Six Miracles Examined by Science 11:50 The Shroud of Turin 17:38 The Mysterious Image on the Shroud 21:53 Radiation and the Resurrection 24:16 The Shroud's Carbon Dating Mystery 34:12 Scientific Evidence for the Resurrection? 42:48 The Mysterious AB Blood Connection 48:49 What Eucharistic Miracles Mean for Catholics 53:53 Did Jesus Mean the Eucharist Literally? 01:00:54 Fr. Spitzer's New Catholic AI

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Michael explore what The Church teaches happens when you die.

00:00 What Happens When You Die?

01:11 Why Catholics Should Think About Death

05:17 What Happens to Your Soul?

06:25 The Particular Judgment

11:57 Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory

17:36 What Is Heaven Really Like?

21:40 Does Time Exist in Heaven?

24:31 The Resurrection of the Body

26:02 The Four Qualities of a Glorified Body

30:40 The New Heaven and New Earth

35:57 How to Prepare for Death

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Michael share the origins, meaning, and practice of the Sign of The Cross.

00:00 Introduction

01:12 Ancient Origins

02:28 Biblical Foundations

05:20 Meaning and Symbolism

08:00 How It Evolved

09:12 East vs. West

14:32 Spiritual Power

19:07 Everyday Practice

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael create the ultimate Catholic tier list, ranking 40 of the most Catholic things ever from S-Tier to D-Tier. From incense, fish fries, and midnight Mass to parish bulletins, guitar Masses, the Swiss Guard, and more, they debate where each belongs and decide which Catholic things truly deserve the top spot.

00:00 The Ultimate Catholic Tier List 01:51 Rankings #1–4 11:05 Rankings #5–8 21:15 Rankings #9–12 28:52 Rankings #13–16 38:12 Rankings #17–20 44:09 Rankings #21–24 50:04 Rankings #25–28 55:31 Rankings #29–32 58:40 Rankings #33–36 1:00:27 Rankings #37–40 1:04:06 The Final Rankings

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by demonologist and exorcist trainer Adam Blai to explore the reality of angels, demons, and exorcism. From the Church’s four signs of demonic possession to what actually happens during an exorcism, they discuss guardian angels, fallen angels, spiritual warfare, and Adam’s experience witnessing more than 2,000 exorcisms.

00:00 Angels, Demons & Exorcisms 03:57 The 4 Signs of Demonic Possession 12:11 What It’s Really Like to Witness an Exorcism 16:52 Can Catholics Become Too Obsessed With Demons? 23:33 What Are Angels & Demons Really? 27:57 Why Did the Angels Fall? 31:21 What Happens to Angels When They Become Demons? 34:09 Why Demons Can Never Repent 35:51 Can the Weakest Angel Defeat the Strongest Demon? 37:51 How Powerful Is St. Michael the Archangel? 41:10 How Angels Actually Fought the War in Heaven

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by Fr. Josh Johnson to discuss 5 ways parents can help prevent their children from leaving the Catholic faith. From building a personal relationship with Jesus to prayer, Scripture, and creating a truly Catholic home, they explore how parents can build a faith that lasts and discuss the new Bible in a Year: Family Edition.

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00:00 Intro

01:02 Bible in a Year: Family Edition

04:38 5 Ways to Keep Your Kids Catholic

06:01 #1: Be a Witness

13:32 #2: Build a Catholic Community

20:12 #3: Make the Sacraments Part of Family Life

25:35 #4: Let Your Kids Ask Hard Questions

32:11 #5: Teach Your Kids the Bible

33:36 Bible in a Year for Families

47:06 Closing Blessing

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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. Romanelli
01:12 Catholics in Gaza
02:23 Faith and Mission in Gaza
04:49 War’s Impact on Christians
06:31 Destruction and Urgent Needs
09:28 Humanitarian Efforts in Gaza
11:38 Gaza’s Children and Youth
16:59 Interfaith Relations in Gaza
20:55 Why Fr. Romanelli Stayed
26:41 Support from Pope Francis
33:55 Is Peace Possible?
41:39 A Message of Hope and Prayer

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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.

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Fr. Michael share how priests actually view their parishioners and how it's probably not what you expect.

00:00 What Priests Really Think About Parishioners
02:38 Do Priests Judge You for Your Sins?
06:44 Do Priests Notice When You Miss Mass?
09:29 Can Priests Tell When You’re Hurting?
11:30 Late to Mass, Leaving Early, and Priest “Favorites”
17:10 Difficult Parishioners, Parish Drama, and Politics
24:40 What Priests Wish Parishioners Knew
35:03 Inviting Your Priest Over + How to Support Him
41:15 Support the Show + Hallow
44:24 Father Michael’s Message to Parishioners

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Michael some of the wildest events in Catholic Church history like The Cadaver Synod, The Great Castration, The Children's Crusade, and more.

00:00 Intro: The Craziest Moments in Church History

02:04 The Cadaver Synod

11:17 The Western Schism

17:17 The 3-Year Conclave

22:04 The 10-Minute Conclave

24:18 Saint Guinefort: The Dog Saint

30:43 The Tragic Children’s Crusade

34:09 The Great Castration & Fig Leaf Campaign

42:47 The 10 Days That Never Happened

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Kyle sit down for an honest conversation about the things every Catholic does but will never admit — from parking lot rage after Mass to skipping the responsorial psalm response and hoping nobody noticed, and more.

00:00 Catholics Won't Admit This

02:05 Forgetting the Responses

03:25 Bringing Kids to Mass

06:36 Late for Church

08:14 Palm Sunday Problems

12:21 Picking a Communion Line

14:02 Judging Church Music

16:18 Confession Confessions

21:02 Farting In Church

26:16 Being Distracted at Mass

28:54 Thinking About Lunch

31:17 Catholic Clutter

37:15 Short vs Long Masses

41:33 Awkward Church Interactions

47:18 The Offering Basket

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Fr. Michael discuss the Catholic sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, commonly known as Last Rites, exploring what it is, when it should be received, and the powerful graces it offers to those facing serious illness, old age, or death.

00:00 - What Are Last Rites?

02:16 Last Rites vs. Anointing of the Sick

05:10 Who Should Receive It?

08:24 Biblical Basis & Church Teaching

13:54 Holy Oils, Healing & Grace

18:11 Confession, Communion & the Apostolic Pardon

25:00 Prayers at the Moment of Death

30:29 Preparing for a Holy Death

36:27 How to Request Last Rites & Plan Ahead

39:12 Preparing for Eternal Life

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Michael discuss things that society accepts that Catholics should never do.

00:00 Intro

00:56 Casual Blasphemy

06:40 Reading Non-Catholic Bible Translations

11:44 Receiving Communion in Non-Catholic Churches

17:28 Sex Outside of Marriage

27:50 Contraception & IVF

37:44 Occult Practices

45:28 Superstitious Catholicism

50:52 Final Thoughts

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show the guys are joined by Bishop Bishop Louis Tylka of Peoria to explore the life, legacy, and upcoming beatification of Fulton Sheen.
00:00 Introduction to Fulton Sheen's Beatification 02:33 Bishop Tylka's Journey with Fulton Sheen 05:23 Fulton Sheen's Communication Skills and Values 08:46 Miracles and the Beatification Process 11:43 The Impact of Fulton Sheen on the Church 14:30 The Upcoming Beatification Ceremony 17:34 Fulton Sheen's Legacy and Modern Relevance 20:29 The Sheen Experience and Future Plans

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