Best Catholictalkshow Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 1281: 8-20-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Mike Aquilina_Dan Burke_Wednesday 51:02

10h ago51:02

51:02

Tom Riello on Wrestling with God, Mike Aquilina continues his series on the early church fathers, and Dan Burke on Finding Peace in the Storm.

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Episode 1280: 8-19-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Tom Hoopes_Fran Maier_Tuesday 48:36

23h ago48:36

48:36

Fr. Pat Driscoll on offering it up, Tom Hoopes on the life of CS Lewis, and Fran Maier on following the science while ignoring the cliff.

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Episode 1279: 8-18-25_LACM_Austin Ruse_Debbie Cowden_Monday 36:13

2d ago36:13

36:13

LA Catholic Morning with Austin Ruse on the Tour de France and the interior life, and Debbie Cowden on family life.

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Episode 1278: 8-14-25_LACM_Fr Michael Rennier_Phil Lawler_Cameron Ellis_Thursday 47:58

6d ago47:58

47:58

Fr. Michael Rennier on how to have an outsized impact, Phil Williams discusses Vatican ll's effect on church attendance, and Cameron Ellis on the Knights of Columbus recruitment drive.

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Episode 1277: 8-12-25_LACM_Fr James Dean_Gary Zimack_Randall Smith_Tuesday 47:51

8d ago47:51

47:51

Fr. James Dean on feeling spiritually dry at Mass, Gary Zimack on his article "Lord, Save Me," and Dr. Randall Smith on the joy of working for the Catholic Church.

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Episode 1276: 8-11-25_LACM_Gina Christian_Phil Williams_Monday 48:15

9d ago48:15

48:15

Todd and Ellen discuss getting along with the family when you are together for extended time, Gina Christian on how disarmament and peace start in the heart, and Phil Williams talks about his article "Bulletproof Influence."

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Episode 1275: 8-8-25_LACM_Robert Brennan_Chad Barwick_Fr Den Irwin_Friday 50:25

12d ago50:25

50:25

Robert Brennan discusses the film "Everest," Superintendent of schools in the Archdiocese of Mobile Chad Barwick previews the upcoming school year, and Fr. Den Irwin has our Sunday Reading Reflection.

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Episode 1274: 8-7-25_LACM_Marlene Watkins_Logan Byrd_Rob Herbst_Thursday 48:33

13d ago48:33

48:33

Marlene Watkins on the recent miracles at Lourdes, Logan Byrd talks about the far reaching effects of the gaming industry, and Rob Herbst previews the upcoming edition of the Catholic Week.

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Episode 1273: 8-6-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Dr Robert Royal_Dan Burke_Wednesday 58:21

14d ago58:21

58:21

Tom Riello on a world without hope, Dr. Robert Royal on Paul of Tarsus, and Dan Burke discusses finding peace in the storm.

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Episode 1272: 8-5-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Charlie Russo_David Bonagura_Tuesday 49:21

15d ago49:21

49:21

Fr. Pat Driscoll tells the brutal truth about holiness, Charlie Russo on the elimination of Priest-Penitent Privilege, and David Bonagura ponders the new age of the church.

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Episode 1271: 8-4-25_LACM_John Priess_Dr Jim Schroeder_Monday 49:00

16d ago49:00

49:00

Todd and Ellen take a look at the news from a Catholic perspective, John Priess on the Fatima Family Apostalate, and Dr. Jim Schroeder on emotional regulation.

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Episode 1270: 8-1-25_LACM_Tom McDonald_Dawn Beutner_Fr Paul Zoghby_Friday 52:08

19d ago52:08

52:08

Tom McDonald covers the Fantastic 4, Dawn Beutner has our Saints of the Month for August, and Fr. Paul Zoghby has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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Episode 1269: 7-31-25_LACM_Barbara Hiel_Patti Armstrong_Brad Miner_Thursday 48:51

20d ago48:51

48:51

Barbara Heil on her journey into the church, Patti Armstrong on lessons from the Kiss Cam, and Brad Miner on the world's greatest church.

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Episode 1268: 7-30-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Debbie Cowden_Dan Burke_Wednesday 47:49

21d ago47:49

47:49

Tom Riello on booming vocations throughout the midwest and south, Debbie Cowden discusses her latest article on praying while driving, and Dan Burke on finding peace in the storm.

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Episode 1267: 7-29-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Andrew Petiprin_Tom Hoopes_Tuesday 49:10

22d ago49:10

49:10

Fr Pat Driscoll on overcoming guilt and shame, Andrew Petiprin on why the Catholic Church is not a denomination, and Tom Hoopes asks whether the truth can change.

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Episode 1266: 7-28-25_LACM_Carrie Gress_Jonathan Liedl_Monday 49:46

23d ago49:46

49:46

Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Carrie Gress on why motherhood feels like a penalty, and Jonathan Liedl on a possible patron Saint of baseball?

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Episode 1265: 7-25-25_LACM_John Martinogni_Bob Angel_Deacon Bill Harkins_Friday 46:42

26d ago46:42

46:42

John Martinogni on questions protestants can't answer, Bob Angel highlights the Frassatti Fieldbook, and Deacon Bill Harkins provides our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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Episode 1264: 7-23-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Alyssa Murphy_John Cuddeback_Wednesday 58:10

26d ago58:10

58:10

Tom Riello on the theology of Deification, Alyssa Murphy on Shepherd Circle Priest Podcast, and John Cuddeback on his article "Losing sleep over educating our children."

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Episode 1264: 7-24-25_LACM_Michael Schick_Phil Lawler_Thursday 48:32

27d ago48:32

48:32

Michael Schick joins LA Catholic Morning to highlight Rosary College, Phil Lawler on praying for climate change skeptics, and Ellen Taylor drops the blogosphere.

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Episode 1263: 7-22-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Fr Tad Pacholczyk_Julia Jacks_Tuesday 47:17

29d ago47:17

47:17

Fr. Pat Driscoll on why there will not be marriage in Heaven, Fr Tad Pacholczyk on the push for super babies, and Julia Jakes on Spirit Juice Studios Bible School

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Episode 1262: 7-21-25_LACM_Joseph Pearce_Luke Coppen_Monday 48:48

1M ago48:48

48:48

Todd and Ellen discuss living life from a Catholic perspective, Joseph Pearce on J.R.R. Tolkien' s greatest drama, and Luke Coppen has our Vatican starting 7 news links.

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Episode 1261: 7-18-25_LACM_Tom McDonald_Elizabeth Nguyen_Fr Chris Boutin_Friday 46:47

1M ago46:47

46:47

Tom McDonald reviews Superman, Elizabeth Nguyen on Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan, and Fr. Chris Boutin has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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Episode 1260: 7-17-25_LACM_Dr Larry Chapp_Dr Ray Guerendi_Michael Pakaluk_Thursday 48:49

1M ago48:49

48:49

Dr. Larry Chapp discusses the balance between TLM and Novus Ordo masses in the US, Dr. Ray Guerendi on how to get along with almost everybodt, and Michael Pakaluk on today's Corban as social security.

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Episode 1259: 7-16-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Mike Aquilina_Patti Armstrong_Wednesday 48:44

1M ago48:44

48:44

Tom Riello on Steubenville Atlanta, Mike Aquilina on Athanasius, and Patti Armstrong on what the devil can gain from false apparitions.

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Episode 1258: 7-14-25_LACM_David Bonagura_Gina Christian_Marion Amberg_Monday 49:04

1M ago49:04

49:04

David Bonagura on the twin plights of religion and the humanities, Gina Christian discusses Science and the Stars, and Marion Amberg covers Catholic America.

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Episode 1257: 7-11-25_LACM_Robert Brennan_Sean Pott_Fr Andrew Jones_Friday 57:05

1M ago57:05

57:05

Robert Brennan on Jurassic World, Sean Pott on COR Program, and Fr. Andrew Jones has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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Episode 1256: 7-10-25_LACM_Bryan Mercier_Fr Michael Rennier_Ellen Taylor_Thursday 50:13

1M ago50:13

50:13

Brian Mercier on 7 ways to grow deeper in prayer, Fr. Michael Rennier on Chivalry, and Ellen Taylor drops the blogosphere.

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Episode 1255: 7-9-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Dr Robert Royal_Dan Burke_Wednesday 49:51

1M ago49:51

49:51

Tom Riello on the importance of Parish Priests, Dr. Robert Royal on the martyrs, and Dan Burke discusses finding peace in the storm.

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Episode 1254: 7-8-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Charlie Russo_Mary O'Regan_Tuesday 48:18

1M ago48:18

48:18

Fr. Pat Driscoll on making reparations for sin, Charlie Russo on SCOTUS upholding parental rights to opt out of certain books, and Mary O'Regan on Padre Pio and You.

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Episode 1253: 7-7-25_LACM_Dr Randall Smith_JosepH Pronechen_Monday 48:16

1M ago48:16

48:16

Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Dr. Randall Smith on his article "Letter and Spirit," and Joseph Pronechen on the St. Michael Prayer

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Episode 1252: 7-2-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Dr Jim Schroeder_Dan Burke_Wednesday 49:12

2M ago49:12

49:12

Tom Riello on Faith and Culture, Dr. Jim Schroeder on his book Turning Free Will into Willpower, and Dan Burke on Finding Peace in the Storm

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Episode 1251: 7-1-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Dawn Beutner_Francesca Fenton_Tuesday 48:23

2M ago48:23

48:23

Fr. Pat Driscoll on the newly appointed Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Mobile, Dawn Beutner has our Saints of the Month, and Francesca Fenton covers Cana Connections.

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Episode 1250: 6-30-25_LACM_Alyssa Murphy_Dan DeMatte_Monday 48:24

2M ago48:24

48:24

Tom McDonald hosts LA Catholic Morning as we hear from Alyssa Murphy on Pope Leo's vestments, and Dan DeMatte covers the Damascus Youth Summer Camp.

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Episode 1249: 6-26-25_LACM_Fr Jeff Kirby_Kathryn Lopez_Thursday 49:19

2M ago49:19

49:19

Fr. Jeff Kirby describes contemplation, Kathryn Lopez on her article "we sing too, America," and Ellen Taylor drops the blogosphere

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Episode 1248: 6-26-25_LACM_Fr Jeff Kirby_Kathryn Lopez_Ellen Taylor_Thursday 49:19

2M ago49:19

49:19

Fr. Jeff Kirby describes contemplation, Kathryn Lopez on her article "we sing too, America," and Ellen Taylor drops the blogosphere

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Episode 1247: 6-25-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Fr Rich Perkins_Wednesday 55:02

2M ago55:02

55:02

Tom Riello joins us to discuss Pope Leo's plea for peace, and Fr. Rich Perkins is in-studio to tell us about his journey to the priesthood.

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Episode 1246: 6-24-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Jonathan Liedl_Dr Jeff Lehman_Tuesday 49:10

2M ago49:10

49:10

Fr. Pat Driscoll on stress, Jonathan Liedl on the event in Chicago for Pope Leo XIV, and Dr. Jeff Lehman covers teachers for Christ.

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Episode 1245: 6-20-25_LACM_Tom McDonald_Dr Larry Chapp_Fr Paul Zoghby_Friday 57:34

2M ago57:34

57:34

Tom McDonald on the Life of Chuck, Dr Larry Chapp on a grateful perspective, and Fr Paul Zoghby has our Sunday Gospel Reflection

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Episode 1244: 6-19-25_LACM_George Weigel_Joseph Pearce_Andrew Cash_Thursday 50:00

2M ago50:00

50:00

George Weigel on his book "Pomp, Cirmcumstance, and Unsolicited Advice," Joseph Pearce on Faith and Literature, and Andrew Cash covers Kolbe Prison Ministries.

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Episode 1243: 6-18-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Fr Tad Pacholczyk_Wednesday 48:22

2M ago48:22

48:22

Tom Riello on the Theology of Tears, and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk on the dangers of Yoga.

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Episode 1242: 6-17-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Charlie Russo_Jim Papandrea_Tuesday 49:46

2M ago49:46

49:46

Fr. Pat Driscoll on what to do if you are feeling lost, Charlie Russo covers SCOTUS cases on parent's rights in education, and Jim Papandrea on how to pray like the early church fathers.

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Episode 1241: 6-16-25_LACM_Luke Coppen_Rob Artigo_Monday 50:10

2M ago50:10

50:10

Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Luke Coppen has our starting 7 Vatican Newslinks, and Rob Artigo provides the West Coast News

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Episode 1240: 6-13-25_LACM_Robert Brennan_Chase Crouse_Deacon Bill Harkins_Friday 50:30

2M ago50:30

50:30

Robert Brennan reviews Nonnas, Chase Crouse on Hypero Fit, and Deacon Bill Harkins has the Sunday Gospel Reflection

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Episode 1239: 6-12-25_LACM_Dr Peter Kreeft_Michael Pakaluk_Ellen Taylor_Thursday 49:53

2M ago49:53

49:53

Dr. Peter Kreeft joins the show to discuss his book "From Calvinist to Catholic," Michael Pakaluk on his Catholic Thing article, and Ellen Taylor drops the Blogosphere

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Episode 1238: 6-11-25_LACM_Joseph Pronechen_Mike Aquilina_Caroline Perkins_Wednesday 49:18

2M ago49:18

49:18

Joseph Pronechen on why now is the perfect time to invite someone to Mass, Mike Aquilina on Cyprian of Carthage, and Caroline Perkins discusses passing the faith down to children.

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Episode 1237: 6-10-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Christopher Carstons_David Bonagura_Tuesday 47:59

2M ago47:59

47:59

Fr. Pat Driscoll on why we keep forgetting what we believe, Christopher Carstons on the need for stillness to encounter Christ in the Eucharist, and David Bonagura on the hidden religion in Washington

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Episode 1236: 6-9-25_LACM_Dr Randall Smith_Fr Michael Rennier_Monday 50:18

2M ago50:18

50:18

Todd and Ellen discuss the news from the Catholic perspective, Fr. Michael Rennier on summertime, Work/Life Balance, and the art of nothing and Dr. Randall Smith on his article "how do people do it."

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Episode 1235: 6-5-25_LACM_Robert Royal_Dr Matthew Bunson_Dr Nathaniel Blake_Thursday 49:02

3M ago49:02

49:02

Dr. Robert Royal highlights Augustinianis, Dr. Matthew Bunson on his Biography of Pope Leo XIV, and Dr. Nathaniel Blake on the victims of the revolution.

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Episode 1234: 6-6-25_LACM_Tom McDonald_Dr Greg Battaro_Fr Andrew Jones_Friday 50:23

3M ago50:23

50:23

Tom McDonald on 100 movies every Catholic should see, Dr. Greg Battaro on Catholic Mental Health Care, and Fr. Andrew Jones has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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Episode 1233: 6-4-25_LACM_Gina Christian_Debbie Cowden_Dan Burke_Wednesday 49:36

3M ago49:36

49:36

Gina Christian discusses Padre Pio's habit coming to the US, Debbie Cowden on what her children taught her about loving the Pope, and Dan Burke on finding peace in the storm.

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