Bishop Robert Barron from "Word on Fire" joins Father Dave and Team Busted Halo at L.A. Congress. Bishop Barron speaks about the importance defending our faith with facts. Father Dave and Bishop Barron also talk about the importance of Catholic media in today's world. (Original Air 02-25-17)

Father Dave hears from a caller who hasn't been to Confession since her first Reconciliation more than 40 years ago. The caller explains that she had a bad first experience, and has been scared to return ever since. Father Dave shares his own bad first confession story, and offers some advice and encouragement for returning to the Sacrament. (Original Air 02-08-17)

During "Mass Class Wednesday," a caller asks Father Dave about the meaning behind the phrase, "May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands." When this is spoken during Mass, is the congregation giving the priest permission to continue with the blessing of the Body and Blood? Father Dave explains importance of these words in the context of the Mass.(Original Air 02-08-17)

Father Dave talks with a woman who is upset at the change in music at her parish's children's Mass. In an effort to make the Mass more reverent, her pastor has switched the music from upbeat, modern songs to classic Catholic hymns. Father Dave suggests we be more open to trying different things to encourage people to come back, especially when dealing with kids, and music selection is one way to do that. (Original Air 02-06-17)

Can the Catholic Church do a better job helping those who are grieving? A woman shares how her church helps people cope with the loss of loved ones. Father Dave reflects on his grieving experience following the death of his father, and considers how Catholics might explore more methods when it comes to mourning the loss of a loved one. (Original Air 02-07-17)

What, exactly, is The Catechism of the Catholic Church? What is the historical significance of this book? Is it ever revised or updated? A woman calls Father Dave wondering about the details of The Catechism. Father Dave explains the historical significance of the Catechism, and why it remains a practical and important part of our Church. (Original Air 02-02-17)

A new Catholic school teacher asks Father Dave how he can do a better job keeping his students involved in their faith, and encouraging them to explore it on a deeper level. Father Dave provides some helpful ideas on how to keep kids interested in God without scaring them away. (Original Air 02-02-17)

If we are supposed to live in the image and likeness of Jesus, why are we Catholic and not Jewish? Father Dave answers a question from a listener wondering about Jesus' Jewish faith. (Original Air 02-08-17)

A caller wonders how she can talk to her teenagers about the importance of the Sacrament of Marriage and the Church's stance on Marriage, while also talking to them about accepting and loving people in the LGBT community who feel disenfranchised. (Original Air 02-10-17)

A listener emails Father Dave with questions after a Eucharistic Minister denied giving her the Eucharist in the hospital, after she mentioned that she had not been to confession in a year. Father Dave explains why a Eucharistic Minister should never deny anybody the Host. (Original Air 02-03-17)