In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss the trend of people, especially young people, returning to faith and rejecting against modern culture.

Episode 330:

In this episode, we will discuss:

• What Are The Current Trends And Stats Showing?

• How Faith In God Has Quadrupled In Some Areas

• Why The Church Always Outlives Every Age

• Why Are People Hungry For God?

• What's Changing That Is Bringing People To God?

• And Much More…

00:00 Reversing Trends in Catholicism

04:15 The Role of the Internet in Faith Revival

09:07 Generational Shifts and the Search for Meaning

18:41 Cultural Context and the Need for Answers

28:02 Hope for the Future of the Church

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Fr. Chris Alar to discuss The 7 Sacraments of The Catholic Church and how to better understand them and receive their graces.

00:00 Introduction to the Sacraments

02:15 The Importance of Sacraments

05:30 Understanding the Sacraments

10:45 Sacraments of Initiation

18:00 Sacraments of Healing

24:30 Sacraments of Service

30:00 The Role of Grace in Sacraments

35:45 Common Misunderstandings

42:00 Fr. Alar's New Book

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Dr. Scott Hahn to discuss how read scripture, how it helped him convert, and how it leads to The Catholic faith.

Episode 328:

00:00 Dr. Scott Hahn's Journey to Catholicism

05:34 Understanding Scripture: Different Approaches

11:22 The Role of Tradition in Scripture Interpretation

18:04 The Synthesis of Old and New Testament

23:54 Daily Engagement with Scripture

31:19 The Importance of Personal Relationship with God

37:38 The Church as a Living Tradition

43:12 The St. Paul Center and Its Mission

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss functions of The Holy See that may surprise you.

00:00 Introduction to the Vatican's Hidden Operations

02:18 Cybersecurity and Diplomatic Negotiations

05:18 The Vatican's Role in Global Peacekeeping

07:53 Scientific Endeavors: The Vatican Observatory

10:31 Security Measures: Protecting the Pope and the Vatican

13:31 The Vatican's Diplomatic Network

16:15 Crisis Management and Humanitarian Efforts

19:10 Cultural Heritage: Preservation and Restoration

21:50 The Vatican Secret Archives

24:46 Conclusion: The Vatican's Multifaceted Influence

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Join Ryan DellaCrosse and Ryan Scheel from The Catholic Talk Show for an unforgettable pilgrimage and Mediterranean cruise through Greece and Turkey, exploring the cradle of Christianity.

Marian Pilgrimage To Greece & Turkey - Sept. 25 - Oct. 5, 2025

Register For The Pilgrimage Here: https://bit.ly/CTSGreecePilgrimage

Walk in the footsteps of the Apostles as you visit breathtaking and sacred sites, including the Acropolis in Athens, the home where the Virgin Mary and Saint John lived after the Ascension, the cave where Saint John received the Book of Revelation, and key locations tied to the missionary journeys of Saint Paul the Apostle.

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss the perception that Pope Leo hasn't been that exciting and why it's exactly what the Church needs.

00:00 The Need for a Boring Pope

06:08 Pope Leo's Stability and Quiet Leadership

12:12 The Role of Media in Papal Perception

18:20 The Importance of Stability in a Changing World

24:09 Looking Ahead: The Future of the Papacy

30:17 Conclusion: Embracing Ordinary Leadership

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss the WILDLY Anti-Catholic episode of "Your Friends & Neighbors" released by Apple TV where the main characters break into a Catholic Church, remove the consecrated Eucharist from the Tabernacle, and desecrate it by "snacking" on it, and even dip it in jam.

00:00 Anti-Catholicism in Entertainment

06:56 The Impact of Mockery on Faith

13:56 Cultural Responses to Blasphemy

20:58 Political Mockery and Its Consequences

24:55 The Movie's Portrayal of the Church

30:14 Cultural Perceptions and Misconceptions

35:00 Resurgence of Faith in Modern Culture

40:25 The Impact of Media on Spirituality

48:39 Prayers and Actions Against Blasphemy

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss a recently approved Eucharistic miracle where the image of Christ appeared on a host that occurred in 2013 in Vilakkannur, India.

00:00 Introduction to the Eucharistic Miracle

03:01 The Significance of the Miracle

05:57 Investigating the Miracle

09:00 Unity in the Church

11:52 The Role of the Eucharist in Faith

15:05 The Importance of Reverence

18:01 The Transformative Power of the Eucharist

25:09 The Sacraments: A Divine Gift

27:10 Eucharistic Miracles: A Journey of Faith

30:30 Exploring Global Eucharistic Miracles

35:22 The Legacy of Carlo Acutis

38:58 The Power of Prayer and Community Support

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In this episode of the Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by Dr. Matthew Bunsen to discuss his new book on Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. He shares insights from his experience covering the recent Conclave, the election of Cardinal Prevost, and the unique aspects of Leo's background and upbringing.

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Matthew Bunsen and Pope Leo XIV

01:54 Covering the Conclave: A Personal Journey

04:42 The Election of Cardinal Prevost: Insights and Surprises

10:08 Cardinal Prevost: An American with Global Influence

15:51 The Formative Years of Robert Prevost

19:59 The Augustinian Influence on Pope Leo XIV

24:55 The Formation of a Future Pope

27:05 Missionary Work in Peru

30:01 Academic Pursuits and Leadership Development

35:44 Visual Symbols and Papal Identity

39:11 Catholic Social Teaching and Modern Challenges

50:04 Crafting a Portrait of Pope Leo XIV

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Thaddeus come up with some ideas and suggestions of things Pope Leo XIV can do and accomplish during his pontificate.

00:00 Papal Inauguration and Initial Reactions

03:02 Addressing Traditionalism and the Latin Mass

06:07 Potential Solutions for Church Unity

09:07 Reviving Private Masses in St. Peter's

12:00 Reconciliation with the Orthodox Church

14:58 Innovative Financial Solutions for the Vatican

32:23 Blockchain and Transparency in the Church

35:01 The Future of Currency and Ethical Guidelines

37:57 AI and the Vatican's Ethical Leadership

41:12 AI as a Tool for Evangelization

45:40 Revamping the Vatican's Digital Presence

49:54 Dual Citizenship and Vatican Revenue

52:05 The Vatican as a Peace Negotiation Hub

57:39 The Church's Role in Conflict Zones

01:01:37 Masculinity and Peacekeeping

01:03:32 Cardinals and Church Leadership

01:10:34 The Importance of Prayer and Technology

01:14:30 Canonization of Saints

01:21:50 Closing Thoughts and Reflection

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