Go Ask Your Father

By Relevant Radio

Go Ask Your Father™ is your answer to the tough questions you have about faith and morals, doctrine and social teaching, and applying your beliefs to everyday life. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a qu... more

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The podcast currently has 811 episodes available.

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March 28, 2019 Go Ask Your Father March 28 – Abortion in Illinois
Abortion is being radicalized in Illinois and unfortunately is growing, but is that because they know the end of Roe V Wade is near? Msgr Swetland thinks so.

Caller Question – What is Mock Men for Christ?
Caller Question – Is it okay to donate to a non-Catholic charities?
Caller Comment – The answer to abortion is Romans Chapter 1
Caller Comment – If abortion was illegal, you would see a drop in pre-marital sex.
Caller Comment – When it comes to abortion, it is always wrong, but we need to have compassion for women who become pregnant from rape or incest
Caller Question – She is marrying a widow, wants some advice on how to come into the family with his girls.
Caller Question – His wife says that hot dogs and lunch meat don’t count as meat, so therefore she can eat them on Fridays. What does Msgr think?
Catechetical Corner – The first commandment – You shall have no other Gods before me.
Caller Comment – People who support abortion cannot possibly be thinking about the baby, they put themselves first.
Caller Question – Is it valid to make an act of contrition for someone who is unable i.e. a comma?
Caller Question – She is a sponsor for a woman in RCIA, and she is living with her boyfriend. How can she talk to her about it and let her know its a sin?

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March 27, 2019 Go Ask Your Father March 27 – Who Are We as Catholics In the US?
As Catholics, we are citizens to our Country, but we are always Catholic before our citizenship of our Country.

Email Comment – Political correctness is not as new as we might think
Caller Question – What is the difference between a regular crucifix and a crucifix with St Benedict on it?
Caller Question – Heard that you have to be born again to be saved. How does that work?
Caller Question – What is Msgr’s opinion on lay people being spiritual directors?
Caller Question – Is wondering how to interpret dreams
Caller Question – His daughter and his son in law are Protestants, how can he talk to them about coming back to the faith without creating an argument?
Caller Question – What does the Church teach about sacraments for people who are brain dead?
Catechetical Corner – The Our Father and what it mean to receive our “daily bread”.
Caller Question – How do we know the bible is the word of God?

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March 27, 2019 Go Ask Your Father March 27 – Who Are We as Catholics In the US?
As Catholics, we are citizens to our Country, but we are always Catholic before our citizenship of our Country.

Email Comment – Political correctness is not as new as we might think
Caller Question – What is the difference between a regular crucifix and a crucifix with St Benedict on it?
Caller Question – Heard that you have to be born again to be saved. How does that work?
Caller Question – What is Msgr’s opinion on lay people being spiritual directors?
Caller Question – Is wondering how to interpret dreams
Caller Question – His daughter and his son in law are Protestants, how can he talk to them about coming back to the faith without creating an argument?
Caller Question – What does the Church teach about sacraments for people who are brain dead?
Catechetical Corner – The Our Father and what it mean to receive our “daily bread”.
Caller Question – How do we know the bible is the word of God?

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March 26, 2019 Go Ask Your Father March 26th – The Power of Words
Words are powerful and have meaning. That is why it is so important to use words correctly.

Caller Question – Is it sinful to artificially inseminate animals?
Caller Question – Is it sinful to refuse to receive communion from a Eucharistic Minister?
Caller Question – How do Catholic Churches get their name? Are tattoos or body piercings sinful?
Caller Question – Is it permissible for the priest to no distribute communion during communion?
Caller Question – Asks about finances in marriage.
Caller Question – What is the name of Joseph’s father?
Caller Question – Why would a dioceses decide to have kids receive first reconciliation, first communion, and confirmation, all at the same time?
Catechetical Corner – When we celebrate the earthly liturgy, we participate in the heavenly liturgy.
Caller Comment – She is not Catholic but thinks that Msgr. is doing a wonderful job evangelizing.
Caller Question – Is it okay buy Girl Scout cookies?

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March 26, 2019 Go Ask Your Father March 26th – The Power of Words
Words are powerful and have meaning. That is why it is so important to use words correctly.

Caller Question – Is it sinful to artificially inseminate animals?
Caller Question – Is it sinful to refuse to receive communion from a Eucharistic Minister?
Caller Question – How do Catholic Churches get their name? Are tattoos or body piercings sinful?
Caller Question – Is it permissible for the priest to no distribute communion during communion?
Caller Question – Asks about finances in marriage.
Caller Question – What is the name of Joseph’s father?
Caller Question – Why would a dioceses decide to have kids receive first reconciliation, first communion, and confirmation, all at the same time?
Catechetical Corner – When we celebrate the earthly liturgy, we participate in the heavenly liturgy.
Caller Comment – She is not Catholic but thinks that Msgr. is doing a wonderful job evangelizing.
Caller Question – Is it okay buy Girl Scout cookies?

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March 25, 2019 Go Ask Your Father March 25 – Political Correctness
Is it wrong to be political correct? Msgr. discusses the idea and how we as Christians should approach the matter.

Caller Comment – He thinks that political correctness has gone to far and that people have gotten soft.
Caller Question – His fiance is going though RCIA and is receiving the sacrament of Confession for the first time. He wants to know what he can do to help her feel more comfortable when the time comes.
Caller Comment – She thinks Msgr. is absolutely correct on political correctness.
Caller Comment – He thinks that political correctness has a place in our world. He does think that sometimes it is appropriate, but there are other times where it is not necessary.
Caller Question – Where does the Church stand on other religions, especially in dating and in marriage.
Caller Question – She wants to know how to deal with family members on social media.
Caller Comment – She agrees that political correctness is needed but thinks balance is key. Sometimes political correctness goes to far.
Caller Comment – She is a cantor at her parish, and has now noticed that certain gender specific words have been taken out to be gender inclusive.
Caller Question – He is wondering what culpability people have who don’t work for Planned Parenthood, but in some way help with a service for Planned Parenthood.
Catechetical Corner – The Church is ONE holy, catholic, and apostolic church.
Caller Question/Comment – She is wondering if Msgr. has seen the movie “Unplanned” and wants to know what Msgr’s thoughts are on its “R” rating.

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March 25, 2019 Go Ask Your Father March 25 – Political Correctness
Is it wrong to be political correct? Msgr. discusses the idea and how we as Christians should approach the matter.

Caller Comment – He thinks that political correctness has gone to far and that people have gotten soft.
Caller Question – His fiance is going though RCIA and is receiving the sacrament of Confession for the first time. He wants to know what he can do to help her feel more comfortable when the time comes.
Caller Comment – She thinks Msgr. is absolutely correct on political correctness.
Caller Comment – He thinks that political correctness has a place in our world. He does think that sometimes it is appropriate, but there are other times where it is not necessary.
Caller Question – Where does the Church stand on other religions, especially in dating and in marriage.
Caller Question – She wants to know how to deal with family members on social media.
Caller Comment – She agrees that political correctness is needed but thinks balance is key. Sometimes political correctness goes to far.
Caller Comment – She is a cantor at her parish, and has now noticed that certain gender specific words have been taken out to be gender inclusive.
Caller Question – He is wondering what culpability people have who don’t work for Planned Parenthood, but in some way help with a service for Planned Parenthood.
Catechetical Corner – The Church is ONE holy, catholic, and apostolic church.
Caller Question/Comment – She is wondering if Msgr. has seen the movie “Unplanned” and wants to know what Msgr’s thoughts are on its “R” rating.

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49min
March 22, 2019 Go Ask Your Father for March 22, 2019
Caller Question- How do I convince my friend to come back to the faith?
Email Question- Should I prioritize adoration or Daily Mass?
Msgr. Swetland talks about the Church’s position on vaccines.
Caller Question- Can I receive graces for the good works that I do if I am in the state of mortal sin?
Caller Question- What should I do if I don’t feel forgiven after Confession?
Caller Question- If two of my friends both lost their spouses, can they get married?
Caller Comment- I don’t think vaccines should be mandatory.
Catechetical Corner- Our obligations as a result of our Divine Filiation.
Caller Comment- I think vaccines should be mandatory because they prevent diseases.
Caller Question- Is Confession the only way to be free of our mortal sins?
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March 22, 2019 Go Ask Your Father for March 22, 2019
Caller Question- How do I convince my friend to come back to the faith?
Email Question- Should I prioritize adoration or Daily Mass?
Msgr. Swetland talks about the Church’s position on vaccines.
Caller Question- Can I receive graces for the good works that I do if I am in the state of mortal sin?
Caller Question- What should I do if I don’t feel forgiven after Confession?
Caller Question- If two of my friends both lost their spouses, can they get married?
Caller Comment- I don’t think vaccines should be mandatory.
Catechetical Corner- Our obligations as a result of our Divine Filiation.
Caller Comment- I think vaccines should be mandatory because they prevent diseases.
Caller Question- Is Confession the only way to be free of our mortal sins?
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55min
March 21, 2019 Go Ask Your Father for March 21, 2019
Email Question- What should I do if I still feel guilty about my abortion after I have confessed it?
Caller Question- Can I become a permanent deacon if I am going through a divorce?
Caller Question- Is it okay for me to divorce my wife if she is verbally and physically abusive?
Email Comment- Rachel’s Vineyard is a great place to go for post-abortion healing.
Caller Question- Does the Holy Spirit reside in our soul or beside our soul?
Catechetical Corner- Christianity as The Way.
Caller Story- The Rosary has helped me with my temper, which I have struggled with my entire life.
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55min

FAQs about Go Ask Your Father:

How many episodes does Go Ask Your Father have?

The podcast currently has 811 episodes available.