The Catholic Talk Show

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Episode 377 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices