Sinopsis
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 doesnt give you an easy fill-in-the blank answer. On this show, well listen to one another, problem solve together, and ultimately entrust everything to our Lord. If this is your first time tuning in, heres how the show goes: Each episode, I'll address three to four of your questions. Ill cover everything from Catholic teaching to moral dilemmas to relationship advice. I'm not perfect, and I cant guarantee that my advice is going to make things easy, but I'll do my best to share what I've learned during my time as a priest, pastor, and friend. Email me your questions at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com and find out more at ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh.
Episodios
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What Does Hell Look Like, Was Peter the First Pope, and a Follow Up to Spiritual Intimacy
04/06/2019 Duración: 35minToday Fr. Josh dives into some theology today as he answers questions about whether hell looks like Dante’s Inferno, why Peter was the first pope, and what kinds of spiritual intimacy are prudent before marriage. Hear more on this topic in the episode Catholic Dating, How Far is Too Far Before Marriage, and Spiritual Intimacy. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show “The degree of perfection experienced by those who are saved by the grace of God is proportioned to one’s merits, and the degree of punishment experienced by those who are damned to hell because of their choice is proportioned to each one of their sins.” SHOWNOTES Glory Story (2:10) It is ordination season and a lot of Fr. Josh’s friends are being ordained! Also, as of May 31st Fr. Josh has celebrated five years of being a priest! Listener Feedback (6:00) What Does Hell Look Like (10:34) Hi! I'm
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Original Sin, Explicit Music, State of Life Vocations, and Can Priests and Women Be Friends
28/05/2019 Duración: 45minToday Fr. Josh answers questions about how we become stained by original sin, listening to music with explicit lyrics, if feeling called to marriage means you will find a spouse, and if a friendship between a priest and a woman is appropriate. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show “We need to have appropriate boundaries to protect our vocation—not just our state of life vocation, but our primary vocation to become saints.” SHOWNOTES Glory Story (1:16) A glory story of gratitude! Fr. Josh shares some of the beauty and graces he experienced during his silent retreat this past week. Listener Feedback (4:57) Original Sin (11:22) Dear Father Josh, Please help me to understand the concept of original sin. I came to Catholic church as an adult, and I LOVE studying the doctrine and history of the church. However, I don't understand this concept. I agree that God
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Be My Guest: Dr. Mario Sacasa on Love as a Sincere Gift of Self
21/05/2019 Duración: 55minDISCLAIMER: Fr. Josh and Dr. Mario Sacasa dive deep into some of these topics including conjugal love and struggles with pornography. You may want to listen first and discern whether or not it is the right time for your child(ren) to listen. Today Fr. Josh answers questions about sexual baggage, feeling guilty about NFP, the morality of pleasure outside the marital act, and dealing with a partner who watches porn. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show “If you’re not already putting practices in place to grow in holiness and find freedom, then you’re not going to get married and all of a sudden have everything get better.” SHOWNOTES Glory Story (1:15) Fr. Josh is celebrating five years of priesthood and spent some time with brother priests to celebrate everyone’s ordination! As they were celebrating, they shared something that pierced Fr. Josh’s heart and al
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Praying the Paul VI Rosary: The Glorious Mysteries
14/05/2019 Duración: 30minToday Fr. Josh talks about how Mary invites us again and again to pray the Rosary and then prays the Glorious Mysteries of the Paul VI Rosary (because it’s Easter). Grab your Rosary and pray along! If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show Blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus ... who revealed himself again and again to his disciples. Lord you keep coming to the disciples, no matter how many times they hurt you, you pursue them. You are the same Jesus, yesterday, today, and forever, so I know you also pursue me. You are relentless in your pursuit of me. You’re never going to give up on me ... Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. SHOWNOTES Glory Story (2:48) Fr. Josh shares about his trip to Canada and the time he spent with the ladies of the Abiding Together podcast. He was a speaker at their Restore the Beauty
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Chapel Veils, Free Will, and Methods for Preventing Pregnancy
07/05/2019 Duración: 39minToday Fr. Josh answers questions about women wearing chapel veils at Mass, what to do with our God-given freedom, and whether certain methods for preventing pregnancy are permissible during times of fertility. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show “Why do some women wear a veil? When a woman veils herself in the presence of the Eucharistic Lord, it’s a visible reminder of our spousal relationship, the bridal relationship between Christ and the Church.” SHOWNOTES Glory Story (1:26) Fr. Josh went to visit St. Joseph’s Seminary in Abbey College (where he went to seminary for four years). He spent time with the Lord in the woods and as it started getting darker, he began to hear weird noises. Listener Feedback (4:48) Free Will (9:47) Dear Father Josh, Thanks for your prayerful, joyful advice - it's been very helpful for me. I especially enjoy when you hum and s
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Hypostatic Union, Annulled Marriages, and Asking a Girl on a Date
30/04/2019 Duración: 26minToday Fr. Josh answers questions about how Jesus knew he was God as a child, whether an annulled marriage means the couple was living in a state of sin, and how to ask a girl on a date. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show “Whenever we open up our hands and don’t grasp at our plan, but are open to God’s plan, then we can receive the great gift he has in store for us. The gift he has for other people may not be good for our salvation.” SHOWNOTES Glory Story (1:01) Fr. Josh shares a story about the power of intercessory prayer. Listener Feedback (3:38) How did the Child Jesus Know he was God? Or Hypostatic Union (10:36) Hi Fr. Josh! My name is Noah from Toronto, Canada and I love listening to your podcast! I have a quick question for you. As Jesus was growing up as a child, how did he know that he was the Son of God? I understand he was preaching in the s
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Happy Easter from Fr. Josh!
23/04/2019 Duración: 01minHappy Easter! This week we celebrate a new season in the Church, one of renewal and joy. Fr. Josh will be back next week with more questions and answers, but this week we celebrate the resurrection of Christ! God bless you and your families as we rejoice in this festive season! Snippet from the Show "God can make all things new."
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Holy Week, Aliens, and Righteous Anger
16/04/2019 Duración: 38minToday Fr. Josh answers questions about when anger can be considered righteous, how to enter into Holy Week, and speculating about whether or not aliens could have souls. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show Jesus Christ gave one hundred percent to the apostles, even when they were fickle, even when they were sketchy, even when they didn’t come through. He always came through. SHOWNOTES Glory Story (1:53) The struggle to be holy is so real. Fr. Josh shares how Lent has been difficult for him this year and the beautiful reflection that came about in the midst of it all. Listener Feedback (8:06) Righteous Anger (10:39) Hi Fr. Josh my name is Paul. I love how you always admit that you are not perfect and can always improve yourself. My question is about how do you discern whether your anger is righteous or not? A little backstory...I feel like I have been unju
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Nuns Without Habits, Explaining Past Mistakes to Children, and Fr. Josh’s Conversion
09/04/2019 Duración: 36minToday Fr. Josh answers questions about how to explain past mistakes to your children, how to react to nuns who don’t wear habits, and his own conversion story. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show How can we say “I love you” to a God we cannot see if we don’t show that love to the body of Christ who we can see. SHOWNOTES Glory Story (1:21) Fr. Josh shares how grateful he is to be the pastor who is in relationship with the beautiful body of Christ at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. His second glory story is his new audiobook version of Broken and Blessed. His third glory story is about a pro-choice woman who went to see the new movie Unplanned and had a transformation of heart. Listener Feedback (4:35) Explaining Your Past Mistakes to Your Children (7:49) Hi Father Josh, Thank you so much for your priesthood and the great work that you are doi
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The Devil, Life After Rape, and Giving Communion to Unbelievers
02/04/2019 Duración: 36minFr. Josh answers questions about why God created the devil, distributing Communion to people in a state of mortal sin, and how to return to God after a traumatic assault. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show He suffered, not only for our redemption, but so that we wouldn’t have to suffer alone. He knows that you’re going to suffer in so many ways. He knew that people, in their free will, were going to hurt you and he wanted you to know that you are not alone. He is with you and he is suffering with you. For today's shownotes including resources from Fr. Josh, listen to today's episode at ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh
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Be My Guest: Dr. Edward Sri, the Crucifixion, and St. Joseph
26/03/2019 Duración: 39minFr. Josh and scripture scholar Dr. Edward Sri answer questions about Jesus’ divine nature, why Jesus had to be crucified, and what happened to St. Joseph during Christ’s passion. Snippet from the Show He’s so in love with us that he wants to do everything he can to break down any barriers that keep us from him. That’s why he’s willing to come down and enter finite time and space and take on human flesh and even offer it up as a sacrifice for our sins. -Dr. Edward Sri If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! For full shownotes and resources from this episode please visit: ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh
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Depression, Sexism in the Church, Candy During Lent, and Posting on Facebook
19/03/2019 Duración: 33minFr. Josh answers questions about why God allows depression, sexism in the Church, choosing a good Lenten sacrifice, and posting religious images and quotes on social media. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! For full shownotes, text ASKFRJOSH to 33-777 or visit AscensionPress.com (ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh)
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Be My Guest: Jeff Cavins, Activated Discipleship, and Catholic Swag
12/03/2019 Duración: 42minFr. Josh interviews Jeff Cavins on his new book, The Activated Disciple, and how to be a true disciple of Christ. They also discuss Jeff’s journey to the Catholic Faith, being a fan of Jesus versus being a follower of Jesus, cultivating a real relationship with the person of Jesus Christ, and how to share the gospel with others. Snippet from the Show _If someone is around me for a week, and they have to ask, “Are you a Christian?” I’ve got a serious problem … If the love of our life is Jesus, let’s act like it. _ Want to browse the resources Fr. Josh has recommended? Go to ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh to select an episode and view the shownotes. Special Guest: Jeff Cavins.
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Ash Wednesday, Dress Code for Mass, and Downplaying Mortal Sins During Confession
05/03/2019 Duración: 33minFr. Josh answers questions about wearing ashes in public on Ash Wednesday, what to wear at daily Mass vs. Sunday Mass, and how detailed we need to be about mortal sins during confession. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show Imagine the people who might ask you questions about your ashes. It’s a great opportunity to be a witness and to evangelize. It’s also a great opportunity for you to remember that you are dust, that you are called to daily repentance, and that you are called to be an intercessor for the world. If listening on your iphone, scroll down to "Chapters" and automatically jump to your favorite questions! Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the full version of the show notes for every episode. SHOWNOTES Glory Story (1:23) Listener Feedback (4:57) Ash Wednesday (15:09) Downplaying Mortal Sins During Confession (20:17) Dress Code f
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Do Pets Go to Heaven, Family Conflict, and Honor Thy Father and Mother
26/02/2019 Duración: 31minToday, Fr. Josh answers questions about if pets go to heaven, what to do if conflict begins to grow in a family, and how to honor your father and mother as an adult. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show Love is demanding at times. Sometimes we experience great joy and sometimes we won’t. But joy isn’t about a feeling—it’s about an action. If listening on your iphone, scroll down to "Chapters" and automatically jump to your favorite questions! Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the full version of the show notes for every episode. SHOWNOTES Glory Story (2:17) Listener Feedback (6:09) Family Conflict (9:16) Honor Thy Father and Mother (15:54) Do Pets Go to Heaven (25:55) Universal Points (30:03)
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Saint Icons, Feeling Unwelcome at Church, and the War on Drugs
19/02/2019 Duración: 38minToday, Fr. Josh answers questions about why it seems that the majority of saint icons are European in appearance, how to approach visiting Catholic churches, and the criminalization of marijuana in the “war on drugs.” If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show Mass is Mass. We go to Mass to worship God even if the music is terrible, the people next to us have body odor, or the readers cannot read well ... It is not always going to be easy to worship. Sometimes it is going to be painful. If listening on your iphone, scroll down to "Chapters" and automatically jump to your favorite questions! Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the full version of the show notes for every episode. SHOWNOTES Glory Story (1:56) Listener Feedback (6:45) Saint Icons (10:24) Feeling Unwelcome at Church (22:30) The War on Drugs (30:03) Universal Points (36:31)
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Catholic Dating, How Far is Too Far Before Marriage, and Spiritual Intimacy
12/02/2019 Duración: 30minIn this Valentines Day special, Fr. Josh answers questions about feeling invisible in the Catholic dating scene, how far is too far before marriage—especially in regards to kissing—and spiritual intimacy when not married. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show You are exactly how God created you to be today. So reverence your body and your soul. Reverence who you are because God delights in you. He reverences you. If listening on your iphone, scroll down to "Chapters" and automatically jump to your favorite questions! Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the show notes for every episode. SHOWNOTES Glory Story (2:34) Listener Feedback (4:33) Catholic Dating (6:00) Spiritual Intimacy (14:27) How Far is too Far Before Marriage (21:34) Universal Points (27:59) Resources Want to browse the resources Fr. Josh recommends? Click here (https://media.
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Are Tattoos a Sin, the Covington Catholic Controversy, and Arguments Between Priests and Parish Staff
05/02/2019 Duración: 32minFr. Josh tells us if getting tattoos are a sin, and gives his personal thoughts on the incident involving the Covington Catholic High School student, and offers advice on how to approach disagreements between a priest and the parish office staff. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show We call Adoration exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, where Christ exposes himself body, blood, soul, and divinity to us in prayer. His invitation is for us to expose our hearts as well. For full shownotes, text ASKFRJOSH to 33-777 or visit [AscensionPress.com (Media.AscensionPress.com)] Questions Glory Story (1:04) Listener Feedback (3:42) Are Tattoos a Sin (8:24) The Covington Catholic Controversy (13:00) Arguments Between Priests and Parish Staff (25:42) Universal Points (34:46)
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Eucharistic Adoration, Mary’s Perpetual Virginity, Single Moms, and Children Questioning the Catholic Faith
29/01/2019 Duración: 36minFr. Josh answers questions about what to do in Eucharistic Adoration, why Mary and Joseph did not consummate their marriage, if single moms can practice the Catholic Faith, and how to help children who are questioning the Catholic Faith. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show “God calls man first. Man may forget his Creator or hide far from his face; he may run after idols or accuse the deity of having abandoned him; yet the living and true God tirelessly calls each person to that mysterious encounter known as prayer.” (CCC 2567) If listening on your iPhone, scroll down to "Chapters" and automatically jump to your favorite questions! Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the show notes for every episode. Questions: Glory Story (2:01) Mary's Perpetual Virginity (12:33) Eucharistic Adoration (20:11) Children Questioning the Catholic Faith (28:04)
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Spending the Night, Humility, the Paranormal, and Same Sex Adoption
22/01/2019 Duración: 44minFr. Josh answers questions about whether or not spending the night together before marriage is OK, what true humility looks like, if Catholics believe in paranormal activity, and how to evangelize to friends who believe same sex adoption is good. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show _Authentic love never sends the lover to the confessional because of sin. Authentic love always accompanies the lover to the confessional because of grace. _ Visit www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh to view the show notes for every episode.