Best Ask Father Josh Podcasts (2024)

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Retreats: Essential or Indulgent? 19:45

6h ago19:45

19:45

Just as we would prioritize a vacation with our family or our husband or our wife, we ought to also prioritize a getaway with God. In today’s episode, Fr. Josh Johnson encourages us to get away, break our routines, and listen to the voice of God. He unfolds how important retreats are for him in his walk with God, and how life-changing different typ…

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Back Into Communion with Sister Miriam James Heidland 32:42

8d ago32:42

32:42

"I think that [God] wants a National Eucharistic Congress to bring us home to himself, to renew the bride…to live again." - Sister Miriam James Heidland, SOLT In this episode, Tim and Sister Miriam James Heidland discuss Sister Miriam’s March Madness tweeting, healing our identity wounds, and how Christian discipleship is the process of being broug…

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How Do Husbands Want to Be Loved? 22:51

7d ago22:51

22:51

It is essential for every spouse to learn how best to love their husband or wife. To discuss how husbands want to be loved, Fr. Josh Johnson is joined by Deacon Michael Parker. Together, they talk through some of the ways that men tend to feel most loved. They also touch on the importance of communication and vulnerability when it comes to spouses …

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Can Holy People Have Fun? 16:12

14d ago16:12

16:12

Does being Christian mean that you need to live a solitary, boring, or unhappy life? Looking at the lives of holy men and women, it can appear that the majority of their lives were suffering and solitude. Does this mean that “fun” has no place in the Christian life? Fr. Josh Johnson takes up this question in today’s episode. Snippet From the Show “…

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How's Your Prayer Life? with Father Josh Johnson 37:47

18d ago37:47

37:47

"I do believe that there is a special outpouring upon the land of the United States of America that is going to happen where we will be filled with God and his grace, and we're going to go out into the secular world…and we're going to share the joy of the Gospel with them and invite them to come and see the Lord.’" - Father Josh Johnson, Diocese of…

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Decision Making: Single vs. Married 22:08

21d ago22:08

22:08

Is there a right way to make decisions? How people make decisions may look different depending on what season of life they are in. Fr. Josh Johnson is joined by Deacon Michael Parker to discuss some best practices when it comes to making decisions, especially in a marriage. Snippet From the Show When you bring prayer into your decision making, you …

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Međugorje: Private vs. Public Revelation 29:58

29d ago29:58

29:58

What do you know about the apparitions of Međugorje? Although these apparitions are not yet approved, there are many who have traveled to the site and been convicted in their faith. Fr. Josh Johnson shares about his own experiences with Međugorje and explains the difference between private and public revelation. Snippet From the Show Authentic appa…

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Ask! Nag! Do it! with Montse Alvarado 39:58

1M ago39:58

39:58

“Have the courage to be a Christian, which means every day is a new day and God's grace is real and his compassion and love for you is the strongest thing...in the universe." - Montse Alvarado In this episode, Tim and Montse Alvarado discuss how Montse received the invitation as a lay woman to be one of the three emcees for the 10th National Euchar…

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Can Christians Work Out to Look Good? 23:28

1M ago23:28

23:28

Fitness is a pretty big deal in the culture today. Whether it's diet, working out, or supplementing, many people invest their time and money in it. But what is their motivation? Fr. Josh Johnson and Deacon Michael Parker discuss the goals of fitness and what sort of motivation should exist behind those goals. Snippet From the Show “Life and physica…

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Overcoming Envy 18:10

1M ago18:10

18:10

Is it difficult for you to see other people happy and enjoying their lives? It is common for people to struggle with jealousy or wanting what other people have. However, envy goes a step further than jealousy. Fr. Josh explains what envy is and how we can overcome it. Snippet From the Show Love without expecting anything in return. Text “askfrjosh”…

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How Will This Be? with Sister Josephine Garrett 39:58

2M ago39:58

39:58

"That's not really the point of this gathering. This is a moment of renewal for the Church…a time of prayer–not an event–but a sort of a happening, a spiritual happening on behalf of the Church in the United States." - Sister Josephine Garrett, CSFN In this episode, Tim and Sister Josephine Garrett discuss Sister Josephine’s roundabout path to reli…

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Can Catholic Moms Have Careers? 27:04

2M ago27:04

27:04

Can a woman be a mother and also work? It is the responsibility of all parents to discern what is best for their children, for their family. Part of this discernment typically involves deciding whether one parent stays home or both parents work. This decision is not always easy or straightforward. Fr. Josh Johnson is joined by Deacon Michael Parker…

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Is It Possible to Have a "Happy" Death? 17:42

2M ago17:42

17:42

Death is often marked by sadness and loss. For many, death is something fearful. However, there is a way to have a happy death. Fr. Josh Johnson responds to the question, “How does a person die well?” He offers advice on dying well and an example of an individual who died well. Snippet From the Show Keep death always before your eyes. Text “askfrjo…

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From Belief to Encounter to Mission with Father Mike Schmitz 40:48

2M ago40:48

40:48

"It is just calm because I'm not bringing any work in. It is just you and me and that's all it is. When I do that, I know that I'm growing in intimacy with the Lord. And when I fail to do that or I do it in my own kind of distorted and distracted way, then I know that I'm cheating." - Father Mike Schmitz, Diocese of Duluth In this episode, Tim and …

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Is There a "Right" Way to Educate Your Children? 25:03

2M ago25:03

25:03

How do parents decide what is best for their children when it comes to education? There are a number of different choices and it isn’t always easy to know which is the right one. Fr. Josh Johnson is joined by Deacon Michael Parker to discuss some of the key factors to consider when making decisions about education. Snippet From the Show Pursuing th…

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Responding to Sin in the Church 23:44

2M ago23:44

23:44

How can I defend the Catholic Church? There are people within the Church who have done horrible things and treated people badly. These people can make others question whether or not they should support and defend the Church. Fr. Josh Johnson responds to this question and shares why Christians should defend the Church. Snippet From the Show “The Chu…

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The Right Idea At The Right Time with Bishop Cozzens 40:20

2M ago40:20

40:20

"And this is not just an event, right? It'd be like saying, ‘Well, Pentecost, it was just an event.’ No, actually the Holy Spirit showed up and the Holy Spirit transformed people. And this is what the National Eucharistic Congress is going to be." - Bishop Cozzens, Diocese of Crookston In this episode, Tim and Bishop Andrew Cozzens discuss the gene…

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Preparing for Marriage: What You Need to Do 39:56

3M ago39:56

39:56

What should I focus on during engagement? As you prepare for your wedding day, you are also preparing for your marriage. Fr. Josh Johnson is joined by Deacon Michael Parker to discuss some of the key priorities for engagement that will help you truly prepare for marriage. Snippet From the Show Cultivating relationships with married couples who are …

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The Source of Unity with Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR 33:11

3M ago33:11

33:11

“This is something we can all get behind, and I think people have been missing that. There’s a lot of division right now…That’s the power of this message. That’s the power of this time.” - Father Agustino Torres, CFR Listen in as Season 1 host, Father Agustino Torres, CFR, officially hands off the reins of the Revive Podcast to Season 2 host, Tim G…

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Can Women Be Deacons? 25:08

5M ago25:08

25:08

The conversations regarding women deacons has caused a lot of confusion amongst Catholics. Can women be deacons or not? Fr. Josh Johnson addresses this question by looking at the history of the Church and her teachings on the topic. Snippet From the Show We need to listen and be formed by the teachings of the Church. Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to s…

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Why Social Media Is a Lonely Place (with Sr. Josephine Garrett) 29:05

5M ago29:05

29:05

Are you lonely? Although the world has never been more connected because of social media, texting, and other technology, it seems like many people are lonely. Fr. Josh Johnson is joined by Sr. Josephine Garrett to discuss why social media is not fulfilling and can negatively impact us. They also share who it is that will satisfy the longing of our …

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What Will You Do for Love? 17:12

5M ago17:12

17:12

What are you willing to do for someone you love? Very often, love requires us to make sacrifices and experience difficulties. Such is the case with prayer so often. In order to have time with God in prayer, we may need to make sacrifices. Fr. Josh shares what these sacrifices may look like and why it is so worth it. Snippet From the Show Prayer is …

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Can Christians Complain? (with Sr. Josephine Garrett) 31:34

5M ago31:34

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Life gets tough. There is suffering, discomfort, and heartbreak. It seems like there is always something to complain about. So, is it ok to complain? Fr. Josh Johnson is joined by Sr. Josephine Garrett to discuss whether or not Christians can complain. Is there a holy way to complain? Snippet From the Show Jesus Christ has suffered it all. He knows…

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How Can I Be Happy in This World? 23:53

6M ago23:53

23:53

Violence and war are just some of the evils that are present in our world today. If you watch the news or scroll on social media, it can seem like there is nothing but bad in the world. So, how can you be happy in such a place? Is it possible or even right to be happy? Fr. Josh addresses this question and offers advice on how to find happiness even…

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How to Make Good Friends 32:53

6M ago32:53

32:53

Friendship is incredibly important, but how do you make good friends and maintain those friendships? Fr. Josh Johnson is joined by Sr. Josephine Garrett to discuss the importance of deep friendships and how we can find them. They share their thoughts and what to avoid in friendships and what to value. Snippet From the Show In a virtuous friendship,…

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How Do I Bring My Children Back to the Church? 25:19

6M ago25:19

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This may be the #1 question that Fr. Josh gets asked: “How do I bring my children back to the Church?” This is a question that lies in the hearts of so many parents in the Church today. This desire is good and a sign of true love for their children. Fr. Josh explains how to help bring children back to Church and love them well in the process. Snipp…

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Why Intimacy in Marriage Is So Important (with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN) 37:46

6M ago37:46

37:46

What do two celibates have to say about intimacy in marriage? Quite a bit! Fr. Josh Johnson is joined by Sr. Josephine Garrett to discuss the importance of intimacy in marriage. Together, they share the abundant knowledge they have gained by counseling couples and individuals over many years. Snippet From the Show Your spouse is a mystery that is c…

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The Eucharist and My Imperfection 21:13

7M ago21:13

21:13

Does the Eucharist feel approachable? Do you believe that the Eucharist is personal? Sometimes, it can seem unclear how we are meant to interact and approach the Eucharist. How “put together” do I need to be in order to participate in Communion? Fr. Josh Johnson takes on these questions and offers encouragement for how we can make the Eucharist mor…

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Why Is Death Scary? (with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN) 32:56

7M ago32:56

32:56

Death is part of life, but so many of us live with a fear of death. Why? What is it about death that instills fear in so many people? Fr. Josh Johnson is joined by Sr. Josephine Garrett to respond to this question and offer stories from their own lives to show how death can be a good. Snippet From the Show For some, a fear of death can arise from a…

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