The Catholic Talk Show

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

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

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