Best Catholic Perspective Podcasts (2024)

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The Art of Contemplating Art 12:55

1h ago12:55

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This mysterious and extraordinary expression of faithfulness can instruct and inspire us. In This episode Fr John Bartunek explores how great Christian art—so much of which has been inspired by the Blessed Virgin Mary—can feed our souls. For the whole series on Mary’s Assumption into Heaven visit www.RCSpirituality.org Please share this podcast wit…

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BONUS: Courtship of the Saints w/ Patrick O'Hearn 45:41

24d ago45:41

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Hey everyone! This is a bonus episode I think you will all enjoy as we wait for season 5 to come out in September! More information on Patrick/his books: https://patrickrohearn.com/ Get the book: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/courtship-of-the-saints-how-the-saints-met-their-spouses/ Follow Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/patrickrohearn/: -…

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Straight Talk - The Church 13:37

6d ago13:37

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Is there another institution in the world that has succeeded above the impact the Catholic Church has had on humanity? In this episode, Fr John expounds on the contribution the Church has made in the world. Follow The Catholic Perspective on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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Straight Talk - Social Justice Part II 13:55

15d ago13:55

13:55

In this informative session of Straight Talk, Fr. John explains that the common good is the most important principle of the Church's teaching about social justice. It is the goal and measuring rod of social justice, but it alone can't support social ethics' immense weight. It needs the other two pillars as well: subsidiarity and solidarity. Follow …

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Straight Talk - Social Justice Part I 13:16

22d ago13:16

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In this episode, Fr. John shares three key ingredients for a healthy society: The common good, subsidiarity, and solidarity. How exactly do these relate to justice? Follow us on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

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Straight Talk - About Saints 13:34

29d ago13:34

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What makes a Saint? Why does the Catholic Church talk about saints? In this episode, Fr. John shares why we need heroes and role models and how the saints intercede on our behalf. Follow the Catholic Perspective on RCspirituality.org, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

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Straight Talk - The Mass 13:37

1M ago13:37

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How is Mass a "Wrinkle in Time"? What exactly is the Mass and why do we need to attend? Fr. John leads an engaging discussion on the truth about the Catholic Mass. Listen to other episodes of The Catholic Perspective on RCspirituality.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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Straight Talk - Relics 14:04

1M ago14:04

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Christianity is about grace getting down and dirty. It's about God rolling up his sleeves and stepping into our shoes in order to show us how to live life to the full. In this session, Fr. John shares how Relics are a reminder of those who have passed through this life into the heavenly Kingdom. Follow us on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram …

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Straight Talk - Purgatory & Indulgences 14:09

2M ago14:09

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Does the idea of Purgatory make you shiver? All who die in God's friendship and grace are assured of their salvation, but what happens if our friendship is a bit tarnished when we die? What is an indulgence? Fr. John answers this question and more in this episode of Straight Talk. Follow The Catholic Perspective on RCSprituality.org, Facebook, Inst…

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Straight Talk - Pope Pius XII and the Holocaust 14:16

2M ago14:16

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In this episode of Straight Talk on the Catholic Perspective, Fr. John discusses what Pope Pius the 12 did and did not do when faced with the Holocaust and the extreme action of the Nazi attacks on the Jewish people. Follow RCSpirituality on RCSpirituality.org, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.By RCSpirituality

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The Babe 48:14

2M ago48:14

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Cale shares the powerful deathbed testimony of perhaps the greatest player of all time, George Herman “Babe” Ruth, and his return to the Catholic faith. Plus: the body of an actual American nun was exhumed…and appears to be incorrupt! Who was Sister Wilhelmina? Guideposts Classics: Babe Ruth on the Foundation of Faith https://guideposts.org/positiv…

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The Hammer of Heretics 49:07

2M ago49:07

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St. Anthony of Padua can do much more than find lost items: he can help you find lost souls.By Relevant Radio

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The Best Advice You Ever Received 48:09

2M ago48:09

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Are you suffering from “solitude deprivation”? If you are, chances are you probably don’t even know it! Plus, what’s the best advice you ever received? Callers weigh in!By Relevant Radio

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Straight Talk - Overpopulation 14:55

2M ago14:55

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Is the Earth ready to fall off an ecological precipice? Is the human population draining the planet's capacity to support life? What should a faithful Catholic make of all the contradictory studies and heated rhetoric? In this session, Fr John discusses the topic of overpopulation. Follow The Catholic Perspective on RCspirituality.org, Facebook, In…

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10 Commandments for the Scrupulous 50:04

2M ago50:04

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Struggle with scrupulosity? Help is on the way! Plus: more faith, facts, and fun! The Ten Commandments for the Scrupulous https://www.fisheaters.com/scruples.htmlBy Relevant Radio

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The 3 Regrets of the Dying (And How YOU Can Avoid Them) 48:33

2M ago48:33

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A hospital chaplain reveals what dying people regret — and worry about — the most. Don’t let this happen to you. And: “This is your brain on coffee”: what brain scans reveal about the effects of java on your gray matter. Plus: more faith, facts, and fun!By Relevant Radio

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The Sacred Heart with Cardinal Collins 48:36

2M ago48:36

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What is devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Why is this devotion so important and needed for us today? Cardinal Thomas Collins joins Cale to discuss love, truth, issues in the culture, and how as Christians we can live out our faith in the world today. Read: Pastoral Letter Heart Speaks to Heart https://www.archtoronto.org/siteassets/media/archd…

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Men, Women, and the Global Political Divide 49:33

2M ago49:33

49:33

Do men and women differ politically? Plus: Jesus restores a dead girl and a sick woman.By Relevant Radio

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Marriage, Happiness, and Married Priests? 49:01

2M ago49:01

49:01

A new study shows that married people are, by far, the most happy Americans. Would it bother you if your parish priest was married? Resources mentioned: I'm a married Catholic priest who thinks priests shouldn't get married https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2017/03/21/i-m-a-married-catholic-priest-who-thinks-priests-shouldn-t-get-marrie…

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Fourfold Purity as a Path of Spiritual Growth 13:40

2M ago13:40

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What can the Immaculate Heart of Mary teach us about spiritual growth? In this podcast, Fr John Bartunek shares four types of purity that can help us follow Mary’s example in our own journey to spiritual maturity. RCSpirituality.org has the full series on the Immaculate Heart of Mary Here Be sure to share this podcast with friends and family and fo…

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The Doctor is IN! 49:40

2M ago49:40

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ER physician Dr. Brian Donahue joins me to talk about getting right physically, and the surprising correlations between health of body and of soul!By Relevant Radio

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How To Get More Out Of Holy Communion 49:17

3M ago49:17

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Why prayer alone is not enough food for the soul. Plus: listeners give their take on mantillas.By Relevant Radio

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The Visitation and a Modern-Day David 48:04

3M ago48:04

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How is the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth relevant for you? Why don’t people visit each other (unexpectedly) anymore? Plus: a modern-day David? A young boy saves his sister from great evil with…a slingshot?By Relevant Radio

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The Padre Pio Letters 49:35

3M ago49:35

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As never-before-seen images of St. Padre Pio are released, discover personal letters written by the Stigmatic Saint. Plus: Shakespeare in Love — with the Church! How the Bard was a Catholic believer.By Relevant Radio

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A Prophet for Our Time 50:36

3M ago50:36

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Today is the feast of Pope St Paul VI, who wrote Humanae Vitae — proving to be prophetic on present moral problems.By Relevant Radio

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Straight Talk - Marian Apparitions 14:53

3M ago14:53

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In this episode of Straight Talk, Fr. John Bartunek follows the Church's lead in appreciating, but not exaggerating, Marian Apparitions and the graces that God may want to communicate through these uncommon events. Follow RCspirituality.org and The Catholic Perspective on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.…

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Florida Man, Florida Priest 50:29

3M ago50:29

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A priest bites the arm of a woman attempting to desecrate the Eucharist. Did he go too far? Plus: have you been the victim of “Persian Messenger Syndrome”?By Relevant Radio

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Tall Tales 50:28

3M ago50:28

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Olympian, pro basketball player, author and entrepreneur Kayla Alexander joins Cale to talk about playing on God’s team, growing girls for the good, the Caitlin Clark effect, and more!By Relevant Radio

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The Second Miracle 50:34

3M ago50:34

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A second miracle has been approved! Blessed Carlo Acutis will be canonized. Plus: how did the earliest Christians celebrate Mass? If you want that “old time religion”, you’ve got to go back to old times!By Relevant Radio

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Nostalgia 50:31

3M ago50:31

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Nostalgia for old Catholic traditions has been dismissed as “suicidal”. But, is there something deeper, something life-giving here?By Relevant Radio

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The Butker Did It (Special Podcast Highlight) 14:51

3M ago14:51

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Cale Clarke dives into the buzz surrounding Kansas City Chiefs' kicker Harrison Butker's viral commencement speech at Benedictine College. Known for his strong Catholic faith, Butker delivered a heartfelt address that's really got people talking. What Butker Said: Shoutout to the Ladies: Butker kicked off by congratulating the female graduates, hig…

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Straight Talk - Human Dignity & Human Rights 14:05

3M ago14:05

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How should society deal with human rights conflicts? How should a conscientious Catholic deal with them? The answer is not an easy one, but there is an answer. In this episode, Fr. John Bartunek looks at three human dignity issues from three perspectives. Follow RCSpirituality.org on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.…

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Supernatural? 50:34

3M ago50:34

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The Vatican released new guidelines on discerning alleged supernatural phenomena, including apparitions. What does it all mean?By Relevant Radio

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Mary, Mother of the Church 50:40

3M ago50:40

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What’s the biblical basis of this new feast? Plus: Pope Francis’ wide-ranging (and controversial) 60 Minutes interview.By Relevant Radio

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Goodness, Gracious, Great Tongues of Fire! 50:33

3M ago50:33

50:33

Pentecost is here! What does it mean for you? And, Scottie Scheffler goes from jailbird to birdies at the PGA Championship!By Relevant Radio

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10 Rules For Life 51:13

3M ago51:13

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Discover the “Daily Decalogue” of resolutions Pope St John XXIII followed. Plus: more on Harrison Butker’s speech and the Latin MasBy Relevant Radio

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The Butker Did It 50:33

3M ago50:33

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Super Bowl champion kicker Harrison Butker’s comments at a Catholic college on women’s roles go viral. Did he boot it through the uprights, or sail this one “wide right”? Listeners weigh in with wildly different perspectives!By Relevant Radio

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Straight Talk - Baptism 14:22

3M ago14:22

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Do you reject Satan, father of sin and prince of darkness? Was your everlasting spiritual soul rescued from its slavery to the devil, the slavery called original sin? Join Fr John Bartunek as he shares with the audience the power of Baptism. Follow more Straight Talks from The Catholic Perspective on RCSpirituality.org. Follow us on Facebook, Insta…

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"To An Unknown God" (Special Podcast Highlight) 16:08

3M ago16:08

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Sharing the faith can be scary in a world that is so opposed to objective truth. Yet, you're called to do it! Cale Clarke examines the electrifying preaching of St. Paul in Athens, as detailed in Acts 17. It's a how-to guide for evangelizing in a world that feels increasingly foreign and secular. Yes, even in our modern "post-Christian" society, Pa…

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Embracing the Gospel of Life 50:36

3M ago50:36

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Guest host Brooke Taylor is joined by her guest Dr. Anne Valeri-White, Co-founder of Doxology Health and Fertility. They discuss practices that conform to Catholic teachings on the dignity of the human person from conception to natural death.By Relevant Radio

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4:21 Let's Discuss Quitting Porn & Finding Christ w/ Bree 1:01:29

3M ago1:01:29

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Join Bree Solstad and me as we discuss her conversion from being a porn producer/actor to finding Christ! You do not want to miss this inspiring story! Bree's Rosary store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/avemariaeveryday/?etsrc=sdt&section_id=43946759 Resources to help with porn addiction: https://www.strive21.com/ https://www.covenanteyes.com/ https://…

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5:13 50:32

3M ago50:32

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At exactly 5:13 PM on 5/13 (1981), Saint John Paul II was shot — but Our Lady of Fatima diverted the bullet. Plus: the crucial importance of the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves.By Relevant Radio

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Wildcat 53:40

3M ago53:40

53:40

Cale welcomes Andrew Petiprin from the Spe Salvi Institute to talk about “Wildcat”, the new Ethan Hawke film about famed Catholic writer Flannery O’Connor. Plus: The Week That Was, and more!By Relevant Radio

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Ascension Thursday 53:36

3M ago53:36

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Dr. Tim Gray drops by for a conversation with Cale about Ascension Thursday and the upcoming National Eucharistic Congress. Plus: Michaela’s Pledge Drive kid jokes are guaranteed to make you smile!By Relevant Radio

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“To An Unknown God” 53:44

3M ago53:44

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Saint Paul, preaching in Athens, offers us a masterclass on how to evangelize a pagan culture.By Relevant Radio

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Straight Talk - Atheism 15:56

3M ago15:56

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Today's Catholic lives and works in a world where various forms of atheism are alive and well. We need to understand both the reasonableness of our faith in God and the reasons why so many people don't share that faith so that we can witness the world. In this Straight Talk podcast, we'll take a look at some reasons that show why God's existence is…

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Does the Church Allow "Parish Shopping"? (Special Podcast Highlight) 15:28

3M ago15:28

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Do you go to a parish that's far from you? In a recent episode of The Cale Clarke Show, the spotlight was on Pope Francis and his nod to "parish shopping." That's right, —swapping your local parish for another might just have the papal thumbs up! Get the whole episode here. Cale dives into this topic, initiated by a piece from Father Raymond D'Souz…

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Which Marian Apparitions Are Real? 53:44

3M ago53:44

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With the Vatican set to release a new document on discerning apparitions next week, how crucial are they to our Catholic faith?By Relevant Radio

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Why is May the Month of Mary? 53:44

3M ago53:44

53:44

Why is May the Month of Mary? Plus: Which schools make up the “New” Ivy League? And: how St. John survived being boiled alive.By Relevant Radio

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Be Bored, Be…Backwards? 50:24

4M ago50:24

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A viral AP article laments how “conservatives” and “traditionalists” are taking over the Church. Plus: Why being bored is good for you, and The Week That Was on the show. A step back in time': America’s Catholic Church sees an immense shift toward the old ways https://apnews.com/article/catholic-church-shift-orthodoxy-tradition-7638fa2013a593f8cb07…

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