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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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan get to know Pope Leo XIV, look at his upbringing and background, and explore what kind of Pope he may be.

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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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