Father Jim Goins joined Josh to discuss heaven, hell, judgement and purgatory. Topics included: The end of the world (8:48), resurrection (16:51), particular judgement (20:47), what happens to my non-Baptized relative (32:48), heaven (34:46), hell (36:36), caller: where we will be at the final judgement (43:15), caller: What are the requirements to be saved? (44:31). 

The Four Last Things - February 2, 2023

Father Matthew Widder joined IL to discuss how we raise strong Catholic families. Topics included Father Matthew's upbringing (6:18), Baptism (9:23), what parents can teach kids at a young age (13:47), caller: our 8 kids are still Catholic (22:49), how to help struggling parents who are of different faiths (28:41), caller: I want my teens to be Catholic (31:49), dealing with guilt (37:58), caller: I want to pray the rosary with my family (40:00), what the role of fatherhood in faith is (45:19), caller: I went to Catholic school (46:51). Original Air Date: January 18, 2023 

Raising Kids in the Faith - February 1, 2023

Father Kris Stubna joined Josh for a conversation about faith. Topics included: what virtue is (6:04), today's Gospel (9:44), difficulty of faith and trust (22:33), caller: I have cancer and my faith is tested (27:26), caller: my marriage is in trouble (30:19), humility (37:27), doubt (41:56), caller: I was healed (46:23). 

The Virtue of Faith - January 31, 2023

Father Eric Nielsen joined IL for a conversation about The Our Father. Topics included: Jesus' instructions on prayer (4:57), why petition God (9:04), vain repetition (11:51), St. Augustine on the Our Father (16:06), Sons and Daughters of God (27:50), hallowed be thy name (26:29), caller: Jesus' name in vain (30:10), Kingdom is at hand (33:50), thy will be done (38:35), daily bread (41:14), forgiveness (45:00), temptation (47:17). 

The Our Father - January 30, 2023

Father Joseph Johnson joined Josh for a conversation about same-sex attraction, marriage and gender identity. Topics included the Church's teaching on marriage (5:58), Church's teaching & Science (13:22), Father's story on accompaniment (23:19), unjust discrimination (27:44), caller: my son has same-sex attraction (33:02), gender identity (44:46), and resources (48:55). 

The Church's Teaching on Sexuality - January 27, 2023

Father Michael Hurley, OP joined Josh for a conversation about what it means to have spiritual mentors. Topics included: Sts. Timothy and Titus (7:37), If I need spiritual mentorship (14:13), Fr. Michael's mentors (16:46), Do I need a spiritual mentor (22:50), Call: Thank you, Fr. Michael (36:37), Can your Guardian Angel be a mentor (39:41), mentoring someone else (41:49), spiritual reading (49:26). 

Spiritual Mentorship - January 26, 2023

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined IL for a conversation about St. Pau and conversion. Topics included: the conversion of St. Paul (7:59), how God worked in Paul's life (15:55), taking up our cross daily (23:29), severing our attachment to sin (28:58), essential elements of daily conversion (35:50), call: divine mercy has helped me (39:36), call: I want to convert to Catholicism (43:26). 

Daily Conversion - January 25, 2023

Father Peter Armenio joined Josh for a conversation about the five precepts of the Church. The topics included: how precepts help us (5:20), what a precept is (10:02), the five precepts (15:44), 1st precept (16:33), why go to mass (22:27), question: can I work on Sunday (30:01), 2nd precept (32:23), 3rd precept (37:03), Eucharistic revival (41:45), 4th precept (46:08), 5th precept (47:55). 

Five Precepts of the Church - January 24, 2023

Father Michael Hartge joined Josh for the first time to discuss spiritual doubt. Topics included getting to know Fr. Mike (5:59). what doubt is (11:22), how do I know where doubt comes from? (14:28), if doubting is sinful (18:16), the consequences of doubt (23:31), caller: I know a young woman who is doubting becoming Catholic (30:32), caller: what the place for free will and doubt (35:39), who we seek out during times of doubt (42:05), caller: how do I move past fear and doubt (44:28). Original Air Date: January 6, 2023

Dealing with Doubt - January 23, 2023

Father Mike Martin, OFM, Conv joined Josh for a conversation about finding quiet in our lives. Topic include: why silence is important (6:48), silence vs isolation (16:13), caller: how can I be better at silence (24:00), dealing with distractions (28:12), caller: I struggle with silence (34:51), silence takes patience (38:32), caller: silence during hobbies (42:55), fear of facing silence (48:01). 

The Power of Silence - January 20, 2023

Father Rob Kroll, SJ for a conversation about forming and examining our consciences. Topics included: what conscience is (6:54), how do I know I'm hearing God (10:52), having right beliefs (15:08), St. Paul on conscience (25:11), how parents form consciences (31:26), examination of conscience (37:17), preparing for an examination (42:04), daily examen prayer (44:23), finding good resources (48:46). 

Examination of Conscience - January 19, 2023

Father Matthew Widder joined IL to discuss how we raise strong Catholic families. Topics included Father Matthew's upbringing (6:18), Baptism (9:23), what parents can teach kids at a young age (13:47), caller: our 8 kids are still Catholic (22:49), how to help struggling parents who are of different faiths (28:41), caller: I want my teens to be Catholic (31:49), dealing with guilt (37:58), caller: I want to pray the rosary with my family (40:00), what the role of fatherhood in faith is (45:19), caller: I went to Catholic school (46:51). 

Raising Kids in the Faith - January 18, 2023

Father Ramil Fajardo joined Josh for a conversation about scrupulosity. Topics included what scrupulosity is (6:48), the mindset of the pharisees (14:50), scrupulosity as a distortion of reality (19:55), the struggle of the spiritual life (25:46), confession (28:01), mortal sin (32:54), the near occasion of sin (39:54). 

Dealing with Scrupulosity - January, 17, 2023

Father Sam Martin joined IL for a conversation about the virtue of justice. Topics included what true justice is (7:13), welcoming the justice of God (12:31), the Catechism on justice (17:05), justice to our neighbor (22:43), justice to our neighbor is justice to God (28:37), justice goes beyond politics (39:13), spiritual needs of our neighbor (47:13). 

Living Out Justice - January 16, 2023

Father Joseph Illo joined Josh for a conversation about how God works miracles in our lives. Topics included: the healing of the paralytic (8:28), faith and miracles (12:39), what miracles are (21:31), our unbelief (25:57), how we close God off (31:20), call: My family's experience at Lourdes (34:21), why God picks certain places to work miracles (40:25), caller: I returned to the faith (45:03). 

Healing and Miracles - January 13, 2023

Father Eric Nielsen joined Josh in studio for a conversation about chastity and self-mastery. Topics included: what chastity is (5:12), the epidemic of pornography (10:13), purity of heart (15:30), searching for intimacy (23:04), call: how can I be chaste as a single person (29:06), call: fasting helped with chastity (33:55), the seriousness of sin (38:40), call: chastity in my dating relationship (41:16), call: the importance of recovery groups (46:02), resource: Optimal Work (47:10). 

The Virtue of Chastity - January 12, 2023

Fr. John LoCoco of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee joined IL for the first time to discuss discerning God's call in our life. Topics included: Fr. LoCoco's vocational journey (4:34), what a vocation is (7:32), discernment and preparation (11:01), St. Peter & Quo Vadis (18:47), caller: I have a doctorate, should I stay home with my kids? (23:34), making a good discernment (29:01), finding delight in the Lord (34:48), caller: pregnancy changed my life (37:16), dealing with changes in life (43:22), book recommendation - Into Your Hands, Father (50:02). 

Vocational Discernment - Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Father Marcel Taillon joined Josh for a conversation about dealing with the loss of a loved one. Topics included: preparing for grief and loss (6:11), hope of the Resurrection (10:29), Our Lady's intercession (15:27), Letter: I lost a grandchild to suicide (24:13), caller: I lost my mom 2 years ago (33:06), caller: I lost my wife in 2018 (39:31). 

Grief and Loss - Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Fr. Dave Heney, joins Josh for a conversation about Baptism and Confirmation

(7:35) Jesus’ Baptism
(13:29) What is a sacrament?
(19:00) What happens to us at Baptism? 11:20 What happens spiritually when you are baptized?
(33:37) Larry - Is there a Church teaching about if Jesus was conscience of the Beatific vision during his baptism?
(35:57) why do we Cross ourselves with holy water?
(39:12) difference between Baptism and Confirmation
(47:21) Ray -Just went to a non-Catholic baptism and the pastor made a point of saying it wasn't needed for salvation
(11:55 ) Ashley - Looking at confirmation from a fallen away Catholic's point of view, many of us just went through the motions and now we have this great responsibility. Is it better to never have received confirmation then to fall away from the faith?

Baptism and Confirmation - Monday, January 09, 2023

Father Michael Hartge joined Josh for the first time to discuss spiritual doubt. Topics included getting to know Fr. Mike (5:59). what doubt is (11:22), how do I know where doubt comes from? (14:28), if doubting is sinful (18:16), the consequences of doubt (23:31), caller: I know a young woman who is doubting becoming Catholic (30:32), caller: what the place for free will and doubt (35:39), who we seek out during times of doubt (42:05), caller: how do I move past fear and doubt (44:28). 

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