In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss Ven. Fulton Sheen's sermon on the 12 Tricks The Antichrist would use to destroy Christianity

Episode 320:

In this episode, we will discuss:

• What Ven. Fulton Sheen foresaw almost 80 years ago

• Why The Antichrist will talk highly of Christ

• Why The Antichrist will seem to be good

• How many of these tricks are in seen in today's world?

• and much more

00:00 Introduction to the Antichrist's Tricks

02:46 Fulton Sheen's Prophetic Insights

08:04 The Great Humanitarian Deception

12:32 Rewriting God: The New Ideas

18:24 Abdicating Responsibility: Astrology and Guilt

23:06 The Illusion of Tolerance

32:03 Divorce and the Commodification of Relationships

34:54 The Dangers of Modern Dating Culture

39:24 The Antichrist's Influence on Religion

44:51 The Nature of Christ and Heresy

48:21 The Antichrist's Deceptive Liberation

54:29 The Counterfeit Church and Community

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss the attempted Satanic Mass and desecration of The Eucharist at the Kansas Capitol Building and how Catholics fought back.

Episode 319:

In this episode, we will discuss:

• What happened in Kansas

• The Lawsuit filed by the Bishop

• The brave man who saved the Eucharist

• The Act of Reparation For Blasphemy

• and much more

10:10 Legal Actions and Community Response

19:52 The Role of Faith in Confronting Blasphemy

29:52 Understanding the Individuals Involved

39:48 The Importance of Prayer and Reparation

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss The Surrender Novena and Prayer during the hardest times in life.

00:00 Introduction to the Surrender Novena

05:07 The Power of Surrender in Difficult Times

09:50 Personal Stories of Faith and Surrender

15:10 Understanding the Surrender Novena

19:48 The Essence of Surrendering to God

24:55 Who Needs God?

27:49 Comfort vs. Spiritual Need

30:09 The Divine Physician and Healing

32:20 Surrendering to God's Plan

35:04 Christ's Example of Surrender

39:19 The Power of Prayer and Community Support

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss what happened to the 12 Apostles after the Resurrection, including where they traveled, how they died, and where they are buried today.

Episode 317:

In this episode, we will discuss:

• Where Did Each Apostle Go To Preach?

• The Excruciating Martyrdoms They Endured

• The Only Apostles Do Die Of Natural Causes?

• What Happened to Judas After His Betrayal?

• and much more

00:00 The Martyrdom of the Apostles

05:00 Saint Peter: The First Pope and Martyr

12:04 Saint Andrew: The Proto Apostle

20:00 Saint James the Greater: The First Martyr

24:50 Saint Philip & Bartholomew

32:57 Saint Thomas: The Apostle to India

37:53 The Journey of Relics

40:36 St. Matthew: The Evangelist's Mission

44:20 Saint Mark & The Coptics

46:32 St. Jude Thaddeus: The Patron of Lost Causes

52:30 St. Simon: The Zealot's Legacy

56:36 St. James the Lesser: A Martyr's Tale

01:00:13 St. John: The Beloved Apostle

01:07:01 The Fate of Judas Iscariot

01:09:21 Matthias: The Replacement Apostle

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss Saint Malachy's prophecies about the last Pope "Petrus Romanus" and other predictions about the final pope.

00:00 The Prophecy of the Last Pope

02:57 Understanding Prophecy in Catholicism

05:52 Exploring St. Malachy's Prophecy

09:04 Skepticism Around Prophetic Validity

12:03 The Role of Historical Context

14:58 The Future of the Papacy

17:57 The Basilica of St. Paul and Architectural Prophecy

21:07 The Influence of Anti-Catholic Sentiment

24:05 Concluding Thoughts on Prophecy and Faith

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Alex Jones, CEO of Hallow, to discuss prayers and devotions for Lent.

00:00 Introduction to Lent and Prayer

02:33 Reflections on Last Year's Lent Experience

05:11 The Power of St. Josemaria Escriva's Wisdom

08:19 The Surge in Prayer During Lent

09:47 Incorporating the Stations of the Cross

14:13 Embracing Suffering and the Cross

16:30 The Seven Last Words of Christ

21:08 The Importance of the Rosary

24:35 Mary's Role in Suffering and Faith

28:49 The Transformative Power of Mary

30:33 Embracing Confession and Humility

32:30 The Importance of Daily Reflection

35:19 The Role of Silence in Prayer

39:30 The 40-Day Lent Challenge

43:30 Engaging with the Community through Prayer

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Monsignor K.B. Smith who has participated in a Papal Conclave to talk about what happens when a pope dies and how the Church elects the successor of Peter.

Episode 314: 

In this episode, we will discuss:

• An Insider's View of Papal Conclaves

• How Long After A Pope Dies Will A Conclave Happen?

• How Does The Voting In A Conclave Work?

• Which Cardinal Might Be The Next Pope? 

• Why Is Secrecy So Critical In Conclaves?

• and much more

00:00 Introduction to the Conclave

03:09 Understanding the Role of the Pope

05:52 The Conclave Process Explained

09:01 Historical Context of Conclaves

11:51 Life Inside the Conclave

15:06 The Mourning Process and Transition

18:13 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Elections

21:03 The Voting Process and Its Nuances

23:58 The Importance of Discernment

27:10 The Influence of Cardinal Relationships

30:10 Reflections on the Chair of Peter

48:54 The Election Process of a New Pope

51:14 The Rituals Following the Election

53:29 The Announcement of the New Pope

55:05 The Role of the Swiss Guard

57:41 The Transition to Papal Duties

01:00:07 Speculations on the Next Pope

01:03:36 The Historical Context of Papal Elections

01:05:14 Potential Candidates for the Next Papacy

01:10:55 The Importance of the Next Papal Election

01:15:34 Reflections on the Conclave Experience

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Dr. Taylor Marshall to discuss Catholic teaching on immigration and the ongoing debate between The Vatican & The Trump Administration on the issue.

00:00 Pope Francis and Immigration: An Overview

03:07 Theological Perspectives on Immigration

06:00 Distinguishing Immigrants from Refugees

08:51 Catholic Teaching on Immigration and Borders

12:07 The Role of Subsidiarity in Immigration Policy

15:10 Cultural Identity and Immigration

17:55 The Response of the Catholic Church

20:56 The Influence of Money in Church Decisions

23:44 Leadership and Responsibility in Immigration

27:05 The Future of Catholic Teaching on Immigration

35:35 Understanding Leadership and Charity in the Church

39:11 The Role of Bishops and Laypeople

43:40 Navigating Civic Duties and Immigration Laws

48:26 Addressing the Nuances of Immigration and Human Dignity

51:02 The Importance of Catechesis and Education

01:00:51 Balancing Charity and Civic Responsibility

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Fr. Josh Johnson to discuss practical tips to overcoming the habitual sins in your life.

Episode 312:

In this episode, we will discuss:

• What each of the seven deadly sins are

• How to identify if one struggles with a type of sin 

• How to strengthen the fight against sin through prayer

• Reflection questions to help readers understand the sin’s effects

• The practical 7-day challenge and tips for overcoming each individual sin

• And Much More

00:00 Introduction to the Seven Deadly Sins

01:57 The Journey of Writing the Book

05:11 Understanding the Seven Deadly Sins

10:09 The Role of Scripture in Overcoming Sin

14:54 The Interconnectedness of the Deadly Sins

19:47 The Importance of Prayer and Relationship with God

25:09 The Path to Holiness and God's Will

27:54 The Journey of Transformation

32:29 Understanding God's Permissive Will

33:04 Overcoming Discouragement in Sin

34:30 Practical Tools for Healing

39:59 The Role of Sacraments and Community

43:42 Embracing the Process of Healing

46:11 Resources for Spiritual Growth

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan explore the unwritten and lost sayings of Jesus know as the Agrapha (ἄγραφον) and whether or not they are the authentic words of Christ.

Episode 311:

In this episode, we will discuss:

• What Are The Argapha, Or Unwritten Words Of Jesus?

• How Do We Know About These Unrecorded Words?

• How Authentic Are These Unrecorded Sayings?

• What Sources Exist For The Unwritten Sayings of Jesus

• How Did Scripture Develop?

• The Lost Source Of The Gospels

• and much more

00:00 Exploring the Unwritten Words of Jesus

12:23 The Role of Oral Tradition in Early Christianity

24:27 Authenticity and Authority of Jesus' Sayings

35:33 The Role of Acts in Early Christianity

36:32 The Influence of Early Church Fathers

37:59 Liturgical Functions in Early Christian Worship

38:59 The Development of Scripture and Early Christian Practices

41:07 Patristic Sources and Their Insights

43:04 The Transition from Apostolic to Church Age

46:08 Fragments and the Preservation of Early Christian Writings

48:31 The Intersection of Scripture and Tradition

52:06 The Importance of Oral Tradition and Lost Sayings

56:23 The Legacy of Early Christians and Their Sacrifices

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