The Catholic Talk Show

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

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January 26 Tier Ranking Every Modern Pope
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan rank every pope in the modern era (1846-2025) from Pius IX to Leo XIV

00:00 Ranking the Modern Popes
02:57 Pope Paul VI
06:58 Pope Pius IX:
09:28 Pope John Paul I
12:15 Pope Benedict XV
14:45 Pope St. Pius X
17:44 Pope St. John XXIII
19:57 Pope Leo XIII
22:52 Pope Pius XI
25:35 Pope St. John Paul II
28:44 Pope Pius XII
34:04 Pope Benedict XVI
41:43 Pope Francis

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1 hr 1 min
January 12 How To Choose Your Patron Saint
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael discuss choosing a patron saint and seeking their intercession.

00:00 Exploring Patron Saints
10:36 Understanding the Role of Saints
18:53 Finding Your Patron Saint
23:26 The Pursuit of Saints
30:20 Practical Steps to Choose a Saint

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45 min
January 05 The 6 Most Extreme Catholic Monks & Desert Fathers
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael explore the most extreme monastic saints in Church history, examining how silence, solitude, fasting, and radical withdrawal from the world shaped their pursuit of holiness—and what modern Catholics can still learn from them today.

00:00 The Essence of Spiritual Retreat and Monasticism
05:52 The Importance of Rest and Reflection
11:16 The Desert Fathers: A Journey into Solitude
16:51 Extreme Monasticism: Stylites and Anchorites
22:49 Modern Monasticism and Urban Hermits
28:30 The Call for Discipline in Modern Life
31:51 The Role of Asceticism and Fasting
35:37 Exodus 90: A Path to Freedom
39:03 Creating Sacred Spaces and Routines
49:55 Embracing Silence and Presence
53:22 Conclusion

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1 hr 1 min
December 22, 2025 12 Lost Catholic Christmas Traditions That Need To Come Back
Episode 346
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael dive into 12 lost Catholic Christmas traditions that once shaped the Church’s celebration of the Nativity—and why they’re worth reviving today.

00:00 Rediscovering Christmas Traditions
02:53 The Jesse Tree and Salvation History
05: 02 The O Antiphons
06:06 The Yule Log and Symbolism of Light
07:05 Carrying The Bethlehem Fire
09:35 Humble Pie
11:07 Blessing of Wine on St. John's Day
14:00 The 3 Christmas Liturgies
17:17 Saint Wenceslaus Night Almsgiving
19:27 Childermas
22:05 Epiphany Water & Chalk Blessing

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34 min
December 15, 2025 The Crazy Superpowers of Catholic Saints
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Michael discuss the mystical and miraculous powers granted to Catholic Saints by God like Bilocation, Levitation, Soul Reading, Holy Luminosity, and more

00:00 Exploring the Extraordinary Powers of Saints
02:49 The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts
05:28 Levitation: The Lightness of the Spirit
11:08 Bilocation: Being in Two Places at Once
16:57 Stigmata: The Wounds of Christ
22:26 Incorruptibility: The Dignity of the Body
28:01 Odor of Sanctity: The Scent of Holiness
33:32 Luminosity: Reflecting Divine Light
39:09 Reading Souls: The Gift of Insight
44:56 The Impact of Saints' Powers

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1 hr 4 min
December 15, 2025 How Do Catholic Priests Pray?
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss the prayer life of Catholic Priests and what lay people can learn from them.

00:00 Understanding the Prayer Life of Priests
02:45 The Role of the Mass in Priest's Prayer
05:40 Liturgy of the Hours: A Priest's Daily Practice
08:24 The Power of the Liturgy of the Hours
10:59 Lectio Divina: A Personal Prayer Practice
14:04 The Importance of Structure in Prayer
16:50 The Rosary and Other Prayer Practices
19:39 The Examination of Conscience and Daily Reflection
22:14 The Role of Forgiveness in Prayer
25:10 The Importance of Community in Prayer
27:54 Practical Steps for Lay Catholics
30:59 Conclusion and Call to Action

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54 min
December 01, 2025 The Amazing Conversion of Fr. Michael Nixon
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys introduce Fr. Michael Nixon and discuss his powerful conversion and discernment to the Priesthood.

00:00 Introduction to Father Michael's Journey
02:46 From Hare Krishna to Catholic Priesthood
05:36 Family Conversion and Its Impact
08:15 The Role of Prayer and Spiritual Growth
10:54 Discerning the Call to Priesthood
13:36 Experiences in Seminary Life
16:21 Ordination and Its Significance
19:23 First Assignment and Early Challenges
21:47 Maintaining Passion in Priesthood
24:52 Engaging the Community and Evangelization
27:26 The Inquisition: Fun Questions with Father Michael

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1 hr 1 min
November 24, 2025 Jeff Cavins: Ex-Protestant Pastor Returns To Catholic Faith
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by Jeff Cavins to discuss how he came back to The Catholic Church and how he created The Bible Timeline
Episode 341:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Why Jeff Cavins Left The Catholic Church
• Why He Returned To The Church
• How He Created The Great Adventure Bible Timeline
• and much more

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1 hr 21 min
November 17, 2025 Exploring The Most Sacred Places On Earth
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan and Ryan explore the most sacred places in The Holy Land associated with Birth, Life, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Episode 341:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• The EXACT Site of Christ's Birth
• The Place Where Christ Performed His 1st Miracle
• The Site Of The Sermon On The Mount
• The Upper Room Where The Last Supper Happened
• The Holy Sepulchre: The Most Sacred Place On Earth
• And More

00:00 Holy Land Pilgrimage Invitation
02:04 Day 1: Travel To Holy Land
02:33 Day 2: Mount Carmel
05:10 Day 3: Nazareth
09:30 Day 4: Caesarea Philippi
11:50 Day 5: Sea of Galilee
17:07 Day 6: Mount Tabor
19:50 Day 7: Dead Sea
25:00 Day 8: Bethlehem
32:10 Day 9: Mount of Olives
38:00 Day 10: Jerusalem
51:50 Day 11: Jordan
52:04 Day 12: Petra
53:10 Day 13: Mount Nebo
56:34 How To Register

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1 hr
November 03, 2025 The Crusaders Were Heroes NOT Villains.
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan and Ryan are joined by J. Stephen Roberts from Real Crusades History & Austin Kelly, Producer of Knights of The Cross to discuss why The Crusades were justified, and why the crusaders were heroes, NOT villains.

Episode 340:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• How Muslim Aggression Impacted The Christendom
• Were the Crusaders just after money and power?
• The Epic Life of Richard The Lionheart
• Why are The Crusaders Viewed Poorly Today?
• And More

00:00 Introduction to the Crusades
02:49 Context and Justification of the Crusades
05:29 The Strength of Islamic Forces
08:18 The Response of Christendom
10:59 The Heroism of the Crusaders
13:40 Misrepresentation in Media
16:42 Understanding the Crusaders
19:17 The Legacy of the Crusades
25:59 The Crusades: Historical Perspectives and Personal Reflections
27:58 Religion and Society: The Clash of Civilizations
30:10 The Dynamics of War and Masculinity
33:44 The Rise and Fall of Civilizations3
4:57 The Inquisition
38:26 Promoting Faith-Based Projects and Initiatives

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49 min

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The Catholic Talk Show with Ryan Scheel, Ryan DellaCrosse, & Fr. Michael Nixon -- Informative & fun conversations on faith, culture & Catholicism. New episodes weekly.