Best Fr Dave Dwyer Podcasts (2024)

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Practicing “Civic Discipleship” This Election Season With Fr. Bryan Massingale 26:11

37m ago26:11

26:11

As the United States approaches the 2024 presidential election, Father Dave welcomes back Father Bryan Massingale to discuss voting as a Catholic and overcoming division as we move forward. Father Bryan is professor of theological and social ethics at Fordham University in New York.

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On Pilgrimage in Spain: Father Dave Preaches in Ávila 28:46

1d ago28:46

28:46

Father Dave and Brett joined Lino Rulli and Tyler Veghte of “The Catholic Guy Show” on SiriusXM’s Catholic Channel for the “Spanish Saints, Sacramentals, and Sangria Pilgrimage.” They traveled with 95 listeners to famous Catholic churches and cities across Spain, including Madrid, Ávila, Toledo, Barcelona and more.…

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Navigating the 2024 Presidential Election as a Catholic Voter With Dr. Charlie Camosy 26:05

6d ago26:05

26:05

As the United States approaches the 2024 presidential election, Father Dave welcomes back friend of the show and ethicist Dr. Charlie Camosy to discuss forming one’s conscience ahead of voting. His latest article for “The Atlantic” is called, “Pro-life Voters Are Politically Homeless.”

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On Pilgrimage in Spain: Experiencing La Sagrada Familia With Father Dave 22:14

8d ago22:14

22:14

Father Dave and Brett joined Lino Rulli and Tyler Veghte of “The Catholic Guy Show” on SiriusXM’s Catholic Channel for the “Spanish Saints, Sacramentals, and Sangria Pilgrimage.” They traveled with 95 listeners to famous Catholic churches and cities across Spain, including Madrid, Avila, Toledo, Barcelona and more.…

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Does Science Disprove Miracles? Father Robert Spitzer, S.J. Explains 25:04

16d ago25:04

25:04

Our faith helps us believe in miracles, but do science and technology disprove them? To discuss, Father Dave welcomes back friend of the show Jesuit priest and president of the Magis Center, Father Robert Spitzer. His latest book is called, “Christ, Science, and Reason: What We Can Know About Jesus, Mary, and Miracles.”…

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What Is the Proper Protocol for Baptizing an Older Child? 17:11

16d ago17:11

17:11

A listener named Ginger asks Father Dave about baptizing older children. She asks, “When a child is between the ages of 8 to 9, how do they get a baptism?”

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Singing the Rosary With Grammy-Nominated Musician Laura Huval 21:31

23d ago21:31

21:31

The Catholic Church designates October as the month of the Rosary, and Father Dave welcomes Grammy-nominated musician Laura Huval to discuss her latest project, “Sing the Rosary.” Laura’s new free album takes the prayers of the Rosary and sets them to music.

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Examining St. Therese of Lisieux’s Autobiography With Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris 22:07

30d ago22:07

22:07

In honor of the feast day of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Father Dave welcomes Father Michael-Joseph Paris of St. Thérèse, OCD to break down her autobiography, “Story of a Soul.” Father Michael-Joseph is a Discalced Carmelite priest and co-host of the “Catholic Classics” podcast from Ascension Press. His podcast dives into timeless texts from beloved sa…

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Exploring Evangelization in Early Christian Cities With Mike Aquilina 23:50

1M ago23:50

23:50

Father Dave welcomes Church historian and friend of the show Mike Aquilina to discuss his latest book, “Rabbles, Riots, and Ruins: Twelve Ancient Cities and How They Were Evangelized.” Mike is Executive Vice President and trustee of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology in Steubenville, Ohio.

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Seeking Forgiveness After a Loved One’s Death 11:09

1M ago11:09

11:09

A listener named Chris asks Father Dave about forgiveness and death. Chris asks, “How do we ask for forgiveness from those who have passed away?”

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Approaching Mental Health Through a Catholic Lens With Deacon Ed Shoener 23:00

1M ago23:00

23:00

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and Father Dave welcomes back Deacon Ed Shoener to discuss how the Church can best accompany those with mental health issues. Deacon Ed is the president of the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers, and the co-author of two books with Bishop John Dolan of the Diocese of Phoenix, called “When…

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What Are the Rules Regarding Deacons and Marriage? 6:21

1M ago6:21

6:21

A listener Will asks Father Dave about marriage and the diaconate. Will asks, “Why can married men older than 35 become deacons, but deacons cannot become married men?”

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Understanding Church Teaching Through the Catechism With Fr. Daniel Mahan 16:51

2M ago16:51

16:51

Church teaching can sometimes feel overwhelming, but Father Dave welcomes Father Daniel Mahan to help make the Catechism more accessible. Father Daniel is the first director of the USCCB’s Institute on the Catechism and the author of “A Journey through the Catechism: Unveiling the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic Faith.”…

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What’s the Difference Between a Pilgrimage and a Trip? 10:29

2M ago10:29

10:29

A listener named Siobhan asks Father Dave about traveling to religious sites. She asks, “What's the difference between a pilgrimage and just going to visit a holy place or church?”

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How to Evangelize Through Friendship With Jason Simon 18:53

2M ago18:53

18:53

We all long for deeper connections, and Father Dave welcomes Jason Simon to discuss cultivating friendship and faith in his new book, “Mission-Ready Friendship: A Blueprint for Deeper Relationships and Life-Changing Faith.” Jason is president of The Evangelical Catholic, a lay movement that seeks to build up the body of Christ through authentic rel…

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What Blessing Did Jesus Say at the Last Supper? 10:03

2M ago10:03

10:03

A listener named Brian asks Father Dave about a specific part of the Eucharistic Prayer. “The words of the consecration say that Jesus took the bread, said the blessing, gave it to his disciples, and it ends with ‘do this in memory of me,’” Brian begins. “My question is, if Jesus said the blessing, and I assume that blessing they referred to was so…

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God of the Universe: Examining Faith and Science With Astrophysicist and Priest, Father Adam Hincks, S.J. 23:32

2M ago23:32

23:32

Some might think faith and science are mutually exclusive, but Father Dave welcomes astrophysicist and Jesuit priest Father Adam Hincks to debunk that mindset. Father Adam is an assistant professor in Science, Christianity, and Cultures at the University of Toronto, as well as an associate scholar with the Vatican Observatory.…

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What Is a Jubilee Year in the Church? 18:42

2M ago18:42

18:42

Our temporary producer “Maternity Leave Matt” asks Father Dave about an upcoming event for the global Church. “One of my first days on the job here, I saw a headline for the upcoming Jubilee,” Matt says. “My question is, what is the Jubilee?”

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Navigating Artificial Intelligence, Humanity, and Faith With Dr. Joseph Vukov 22:08

3M ago22:08

22:08

As we encounter artificial intelligence in our daily lives, Father Dave welcomes professor and author Dr. Joseph Vukov to discuss his new book, “Staying Human in an Era of Artificial Intelligence.” Dr. Vukov serves as Associate Professor of Philosophy and the Associate Director of the Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage at Loyola Uni…

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Why Do Jesus’ Parables Vary So Much in Tone? 6:26

3M ago6:26

6:26

A listener named Matt asks a question of faith about the varying tones present in the Gospel. “The parables seem to span from God's Kingdom is awesome and kind; we’ll go out after that lamb that's lost and leave the 99 behind all the way to the other end of the spectrum of, if you don't have enough oil in your lamp, forget it. You're not coming int…

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Should Catholics Make Penitential Acts on Fridays? 12:25

3M ago12:25

12:25

A listener named Brad asks a question of faith: “Outside of Lent, if we choose the penance option, what are some examples of penance to choose from?” Father Dave begins by explaining what Brad means by the “penance option.” “Prior to the Second Vatican Council in the ‘60s, Catholics would have been very familiar with abstaining from eating meat eve…

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Father Dave Answers Questions on Doubt in Priesthood 11:12

3M ago11:12

11:12

Our temporary producer “Maternity Leave Matt” has a few more days before Krista returns to work, so he’s squeezing in some last questions of faith for Father Dave: Matt asks a two-part question, “Are there ever times when you don’t feel like being Father Dave, when you don’t want to be recognized as a priest? And has there been a time when you didn…

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What to Do if Your Priest Can’t Make Mass 19:10

3M ago19:10

19:10

A listener named Charles emails Father Dave with a question of faith. “This weekend at our vigil Mass, the priest wasn't able to make it to Mass unexpectedly. What should we (the parishioners) have done? We have no deacon in our parish, and I was asked to lead a communion service. Was that proper?” Father Dave explains that in the Catholic Church t…

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What Do You Seek? Dr. Edward Sri on Getting Deeper into the Gospel 18:00

4M ago18:00

18:00

Father Dave welcomes back theologian, Catholic speaker and author, and friend of the show Dr. Edward Sri to discuss his new book “What Do You Seek?: Encountering The Heart Of The Gospel.” Dr. Sri explains how the book emphasizes the good news of the Gospel and is designed to help us think about the mysteries of God’s love for us so that we can deep…

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Singer-Songwriter Marie Miller on the 'Saintly' Inspiration Behind Her New EP 21:02

4M ago21:02

21:02

Marie Miller is a folk/pop singer-songwriter and multi-faceted artist and speaker who weaves together music, humor, and storytelling to convey God’s love for us. She stopped by the show to talk with Father Dave about her new EP, “The Way of Love.” Marie began making music as a teenager, and has enjoyed an almost-20-year career of radio, recording, …

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Fatherly Advice: Focusing on the Eucharist During RCIA 18:17

4M ago18:17

18:17

A listener named Sara emails Father Dave a question of faith: “First of all, I have listened since 2006. I love you all. Now you may find this crazy but I have been thinking about becoming Catholic since then! I am concentrating on the Eucharist because I get completely overwhelmed by the rules. Is this a sin? I feel it keeps me from Jesus rather t…

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Is Booing the Other Team a Sin? 14:07

4M ago14:07

14:07

A listener named Julianne writes to Father Dave with a question of faith. “I’m a mom of two very active children who love playing and watching sports. Recently at a basketball game, my 11-year-old son turned to me and asked whether booing was a sin. I thought it was a really insightful question that recognized that the opposing team players (and re…

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Father James Martin Talks Comedians at the Vatican, Meeting With Pope Francis, and More 26:09

4M ago26:09

26:09

Friend of the show, Jesuit priest, author, and editor-at-large of America Media Father James Martin stopped by Father Dave’s radio studio to discuss his recent meeting with Pope Francis, what it was like being at the Vatican with a number of famous comedians, and more. On Friday June 14, Pope Francis met with a number of comedians from multiple cou…

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John Stansifer on the Life, Military Service and Sacrifice of Father Emil Kapaun 19:17

4M ago19:17

19:17

Father Dave welcomes author John Stansifer to the show to talk about Father Emil Kapaun, the most decorated chaplain in U.S. military history. John has written over 20 screenplays, specializing in biopics and historical true stories. He spent six years in the Kansas Army National Guard as a mortar gunner and served alongside Vietnam War veterans, w…

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Father Dave Answers Questions on Priesthood from ‘Maternity Leave Matt’ 17:12

5M ago17:12

17:12

While Busted Halo Show producer Krista LePard is out on maternity leave, our temporary producer, “Maternity Leave Matt” has some questions of faith for Father Dave: Matt asks, “When you became a priest, did you stop being Dave Dwyer and become [solely] Father Dave? Do your friends or family call you Father Dave or are you still Dave to some people?…

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Siblings of Jesus? Unforgivable Sin? Father Dave Answers Questions From the Gospel of Mark 8:47

5M ago8:47

8:47

At the start of a recent homily, Father Dave addresses two things from the Gospel of St. Mark that Catholics and non-Catholics alike often have questions about. In the Gospel of St. Mark and in a few other places, we hear about Jesus’ brothers and sisters. Father Dave explains that those who translated Gospel texts from the original languages wante…

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‘Wildcat’ Producer on Flannery O’Connor’s Lasting Influence 14:33

5M ago14:33

14:33

Eric Groth, president of ODB Films and executive producer of “Wildcat” stops by the show to talk about the film about the late Catholic author Flannery O’Connor. ODB Films is an award-winning not-for-profit Catholic film company whose mission is to foster an encounter with Christ through artfully made, spiritually rich films. Their newest movie, “W…

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Unleashing Your Artistic Gift With Clare McCallan 15:50

5M ago15:50

15:50

Father Dave welcomes Clare McCallan, founder and creative director of St. Joseph’s Home for Artisans, TV and podcast host, and spoken word poet, to the show to discuss her new book, “Courage to Create: Unleashing Your Artistic Gifts for Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.” In her book, Clare and her artist friends ask the question, “How do you own your id…

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Sacred Conversations: Dr. Christopher Reed Shares Tips for More Meaningful Communication 16:50

5M ago16:50

16:50

Do you remember the last conversation you had that challenged your way of thinking or inspired you to act? A conversation that changed your mind, your heart, or maybe even your life? To help us have more meaningful conversations more often, Father Dave welcomes Dr. Christopher Reed to the show. Dr. Reed has a Ph.D.. in human communication and belie…

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How Many Times Do We Bless Ourselves During Mass? 11:12

5M ago11:12

11:12

Anna-Lissa from Texas calls in to ask Father Dave a question of faith: “There are two specific times in the Mass that we bless ourselves, and that is at the beginning of Mass and then at the end. And so I have heard that those are the only two times we’re to bless ourselves; that we're not to bless ourselves any other time during the Mass. Is that …

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On Intinction: What Are the Rules Around Dipping the Consecrated Host into the Precious Blood? 11:21

5M ago11:21

11:21

On Intinction: What Are the Rules Around Dipping the Consecrated Host into the Precious Blood? A listener named Alan asks Father Dave if he did something wrong at Mass the other day when he ‘dunked’ the host into the wine. He says, “I don't know why I can't do it. . . I thought when I was getting communion in the 70s and 80s they had these things (…

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A Conversation on Choosing Confirmation Names With Meg Hunter-Kilmer 21:42

6M ago21:42

21:42

It’s confirmation season, and perhaps you or someone you know are struggling with coming up with a confirmation saint name! So, we asked friend of the show, Catholic speaker and author Meg Hunter- Kilmer to help us out. Meg was an itinerant missionary for 12 years, currently works in campus ministry at the University of Notre Dame and has written s…

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Fatherly Advice: Keeping the Faith Through a Loved One's Illness 13:04

6M ago13:04

13:04

A listener named Mark asks Father Dave, “How do you keep your faith when a parent’s health gets worse and looks to be permanent?”

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Co-Creator of ‘Blue’s Clues’ and ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ Offers Life Lessons for All Ages 20:30

6M ago20:30

20:30

Learning lasts beyond our days in school, and Father Dave welcomes Angela Santomero, creator of seven award-winning children’s educational shows, including “Blue’s Clues” and “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.” They discuss her new book for adults is called “Life Clues: Unlocking the Lessons to an Exceptional Life.”…

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Can an Adult With Intellectual Disabilities Receive the Eucharist? 13:11

6M ago13:11

13:11

A listener named Darby asks Father Dave if those with mental or intellectual disabilities are permitted to receive the Eucharist. She says, “I was told it's up to the priest to make that decision…I have also been told that [those with low cognitive ability could be denied] because of their non-understanding of the concept and importance.”…

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Why Does The Eucharistic Prayer Say ‘Disciples’ Instead of ‘Apostles’ at the Last Supper? 13:48

6M ago13:48

13:48

A listener named Jim asks Father Dave about the Last Supper and the Eucharistic Prayer. Jim says, “In the Eucharistic prayer it says, ‘He took bread and gave thanks, broke it and gave it to his disciples.’ Why doesn’t it say apostles? I always envisioned the last supper the way Leonardo da Vinci painted it. Were there more disciples there than the …

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Exploring Silence in Personal Prayer and the Mass With Fr. Boniface Hicks 23:15

6M ago23:15

23:15

As the world loudly clamors for our attention, Father Dave welcomes Father Boniface Hicks, OSB to discuss the role of silence in our faith. Father Boniface’s new book is called, “The Hidden Power of Silence in the Mass: A Guide for Encountering Christ in the Liturgy.”

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Navigating Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss With Abigail Jorgenson 27:56

6M ago27:56

27:56

Editorial note: The following podcast contains a discussion of pregnancy/infant loss. We cling to our faith in times of joy and sorrow, and Father Dave welcomes Dr. Abigail Jorgenson to discuss her new book “A Catholic Guide to Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss: Compassionate Answers to Difficult Questions.” Abigail is an assistant professor…

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If a Wedding Engagement Ends, What Do You Do With a Blessed Ring? 9:53

7M ago9:53

9:53

A listener named Christina asks Father Dave about a difficult situation regarding a blessed item. She asks, “What do you do with an engagement ring that's been blessed when the engagement ends?” Christina continues that her former fiance ended their relationship and will no longer speak to her. She says, “We had a priest bless us and the ring when …

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Beauty in Brokenness: How a Severe Injury Played a Role in Sister Julia Walsh’s Vocation 18:21

7M ago18:21

18:21

There are many inspiring vocation stories, and Father Dave welcomes Sister Julia Walsh to discuss her unlikely path to becoming a nun as detailed in her new book, “For Love of the Broken Body: A Spiritual Memoir.” She is a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration and hosts the “Messy Jesus Business” podcast and blog.…

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Fatherly Advice: Can You Select a Godparent Who Is Divorced? 15:59

7M ago15:59

15:59

A listener named Laurie asks Father Dave a question of faith about baptism. She asks, “Can an individual who is a faithfully practicing Catholic be a godparent if they have recently become divorced due to their spouse cheating on them? This individual has not been in any other relationships and currently remains single since the divorce.” Laurie no…

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Creative Ways To Celebrate 50 Days of Easter With Mari Pablo 22:59

7M ago22:59

22:59

Easter is more than just one day, and Father Dave welcomes back Catholic speaker Mari Pablo to share how she is celebrating all 50 days of Easter.

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Saints for the School Year: Holy Men and Women to Accompany Teachers With Amy Cattapan 16:58

7M ago16:58

16:58

Many students and teachers are on spring break this time of year, and Father Dave welcomes middle school teacher and author Amy Cattapan to discuss her new book, “A Saint Squad for Teachers: 45 Heavenly Friends to Carry You through the School Year.”

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Why Did the Latest Roman Missal Translation Change the Eucharistic Prayer From ‘All’ to ‘Many’? 14:19

7M ago14:19

14:19

The latest English translation of the Roman Missal was introduced in 2011, and one listener asks Father Dave about one particular change to the prayers at Mass. Derek takes issue with the latest translation and says, “What I dislike the most is the change of the words during the Consecration. In the old version, Jesus tells us ‘this is the blood of…

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Music for Holy Week With Catholic Composer and Singer-Songwriter Francesca LaRosa 26:29

7M ago26:29

26:29

Father Dave welcomes back Catholic composer and singer-songwriter Francesca LaRosa to help prepare our hearts for Holy Week with a live music performance.

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