The Catholic Talk Show

By Ryan Scheel, Ryan DellaCrosse, & Fr. Michael NixonReligion & Spirituality Christianity Religion

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September 28 Ranking The 40 Most Catholic Things Ever
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael create the ultimate Catholic tier list, ranking 40 of the most Catholic things ever from S-Tier to D-Tier. From incense, fish fries, and midnight Mass to parish bulletins, guitar Masses, the Swiss Guard, and more, they debate where each belongs and decide which Catholic things truly deserve the top spot.

00:00 The Ultimate Catholic Tier List
01:51 Rankings #1–4
11:05 Rankings #5–8
21:15 Rankings #9–12
28:52 Rankings #13–16
38:12 Rankings #17–20
44:09 Rankings #21–24
50:04 Rankings #25–28
55:31 Rankings #29–32
58:40 Rankings #33–36
1:00:27 Rankings #37–40
1:04:06 The Final Rankings

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1 hr 13 min
September 14 Angels and Demons: The Truth, According to an Exorcist Trainer
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by demonologist and exorcist trainer Adam Blai to explore the reality of angels, demons, and exorcism. From the Church’s four signs of demonic possession to what actually happens during an exorcism, they discuss guardian angels, fallen angels, spiritual warfare, and Adam’s experience witnessing more than 2,000 exorcisms.

00:00 Angels, Demons & Exorcisms
03:57 The 4 Signs of Demonic Possession
12:11 What It’s Really Like to Witness an Exorcism
16:52 Can Catholics Become Too Obsessed With Demons?
23:33 What Are Angels & Demons Really?
27:57 Why Did the Angels Fall?
31:21 What Happens to Angels When They Become Demons?
34:09 Why Demons Can Never Repent
35:51 Can the Weakest Angel Defeat the Strongest Demon?
37:51 How Powerful Is St. Michael the Archangel?
41:10 How Angels Actually Fought the War in Heaven

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52 min
September 07 5 Ways To Help Kids Stay Catholic (With Fr. Josh Johnson)
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by Fr. Josh Johnson to discuss 5 ways parents can help prevent their children from leaving the Catholic faith. From building a personal relationship with Jesus to prayer, Scripture, and creating a truly Catholic home, they explore how parents can build a faith that lasts and discuss the new Bible in a Year: Family Edition.

Episode 377
00:00 Intro
01:02 Bible in a Year: Family Edition
04:38 5 Ways to Keep Your Kids Catholic
06:01 #1: Be a Witness
13:32 #2: Build a Catholic Community
20:12 #3: Make the Sacraments Part of Family Life
25:35 #4: Let Your Kids Ask Hard Questions
32:11 #5: Teach Your Kids the Bible
33:36 Bible in a Year for Families
47:06 Closing Blessing

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52 min
August 31 How Powerful Is The Vatican Really? (With JD Flynn)
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by JD Flynn of The Pillar to explore how powerful the Vatican really is. From China and Pope Leo’s relationship with President Trump to the war in Gaza, they reveal how the Holy See influences world affairs through diplomacy and moral authority.

00:00 How Powerful Is the Vatican?
05:42 Why Does the World Listen to the Pope?
10:25 When Vatican Diplomacy Fails
14:32 Is the Vatican Too Naive?
21:33 Who Actually Runs the Vatican?
28:36 The Vatican’s #2 Most Powerful Man?
30:37 The Vatican’s Secretive China Deal
40:11 What an American Pope Changes
45:26 Why the Cardinals Chose Leo
49:32 Pope Leo vs. Trump?
53:59 Gaza, Pizzaballa & The Heart of All Nations

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1 hr 11 min
August 24 The Rosary Can Save America. A Dominican Priest Explains Why...
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P. make the case that the Rosary is the most powerful weapon available to Americans right now. From the upcoming Rosary Pilgrimage in Washington D.C. to the history of Mary's intercession in moments of national crisis, they explore why a Dominican priest believes the Rosary isn't just personal devotion — it's a call to action for an entire nation.

00:00 Intro
01:24 The Dominican Mission in America
04:51 Why America Needs the Rosary
10:31 The Luminous Mysteries & Today’s Church
13:55 Eucharistic Faith & Adoration
17:52 St. Dominic & the Dominican Tradition
24:29 Did Mary Give St. Dominic the Rosary?
27:17 The Rosaries That Tell Our Stories
32:26 The Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage
40:10 Dominican Evangelization Today
42:36 The Lighter Side of Dominican Life
46:23 Closing Prayer & Blessing

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49 min
August 17 7 Things Catholics Argue About
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Kyle tackle some of the most divisive debates in the Catholic Church. From the Latin Mass and Charismatic Renewal to celebrity exorcists, LGBTQ ministries, and Catholic influencers, they weigh the good and the bad, cut through the tribalism, and ask whether these movements are ultimately helping or hurting the Church.

00:00 Intro
02:06 The Latin Mass & Traditional Catholicism
11:26 Charismatic Catholics
21:48 Celebrity Exorcists
28:11 LGBTQ Ministries
43:12 Synodality
43:45 Call-Out Channels
44:56 Catholic Influencers
45:35 Ultramontanism & the Pope
46:45 Is The Catholic Talk Show Good for the Church?

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52 min
August 10 The Worst Christian Spiritual Advice
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael expose some of the worst spiritual advice Christians commonly give. From “God never gives you more than you can handle” to “it’s all part of God’s plan,” they break down popular Christian clichés, explain what Scripture and the Church actually teach, and reveal what we should be saying instead.

00:00 Bad Spiritual Advice Christians Give
01:23 “God Will Never Give You More Than You Can Handle”
03:48 “Everything That Happens Is God’s Will”
08:04 “If You Have Enough Faith, God Will Heal You”
13:52 “If You’re Anxious, You Don’t Trust God Enough”
16:35 “Questioning God Is Sinful”
21:01 “Being Tempted Means You’re a Bad Christian”
29:07 “God Told Me You Should Do This”
33:03 Good Spiritual Advice & Resources
39:12 The Worst Spiritual Advice in the Bible
41:32 What to Do When Life Becomes Overwhelming

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47 min
August 03 7 Things Every Catholic Should Know About Guardian Angels
In this episode, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael explore seven fascinating truths every Catholic should know about guardian angels. From what Scripture and the Church actually teach to how angels protect, guide, and intercede for us, they separate fact from fiction and uncover the incredible role these heavenly companions play in the spiritual life.
00:00 Introduction
02:00 What Is a Guardian Angel?
03:53 Does Everyone Have One?
07:05 What the Bible Says
10:03 How Angels Protect Us
15:05 Did Jesus Have a Guardian Angel?
19:57 True Guardian Angel Stories
25:00 Guardian Angel Myths
29:53 How to Know Your Guardian Angel
39:50 Daily Guardian Angel Devotions
50:01 Pilgrimages & Angelic Devotion

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1 hr 3 min
July 27 Would Proof Of Alien Life Disprove Christianity?
In this episode, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael tackle one of the most provocative hypotheticals in modern science and faith, exploring what the discovery of proof of alien life would actually mean for Christianity, whether it would challenge everything Catholics believe, and how a Catholic priest responds to the question most people are afraid to ask. The answer is more surprising, more reasoned, and more confident than most people expect.
00:00 Would Aliens Disprove Christianity?
04:05 Science, Faith & the Universe
07:49 Do Aliens Have Souls?
09:57 Did Jesus Die for Aliens?
11:57 How Would the Church React?
14:04 Are UFOs Demonic?
20:02 UFOs, Technology & Government
22:05 UFOs in the Bible?
26:12 Do We Have Evidence of Aliens?
32:00 Angels, Demons & Extraterrestrials
38:02 The Deception Behind UFOs
46:08 Would Aliens Change Christianity?
52:02 God, Creation & Salvation History

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57 min
July 20 The Only Catholic Priest In Gaza Tells His Story
In this episode, Ryan talks with Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, the only Catholic priest in Gaza, for a firsthand account of what it means to shepherd a flock through war. Fr. Romanelli shares what he witnessed when his church was bombed, what it was like to celebrate Mass while explosions sounded outside, and why he refused to leave. His faith, his people, and his witness will change how you think about what it means to be Catholic.

00:00 Meet Fr. Romanelli
01:12 Catholics in Gaza
02:23 Faith and Mission in Gaza
04:49 War’s Impact on Christians
06:31 Destruction and Urgent Needs
09:28 Humanitarian Efforts in Gaza
11:38 Gaza’s Children and Youth
16:59 Interfaith Relations in Gaza
20:55 Why Fr. Romanelli Stayed
26:41 Support from Pope Francis
33:55 Is Peace Possible?
41:39 A Message of Hope and Prayer

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45 min

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