The Inner Life

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Josh for a conversation about Ten Commandments. Topics included Jesus as fulfillment (8;44), how commandments help us (13:45), which list should we use (18:34), the first commandment (25:50), putting God first (30:51), I am a jealous God (34:42), second commandment (37:46), caller: I stopped using foul language (42:04), third commandment (44:54). Original air date 3-28-22 

Father Carter Griffin joined Josh for a conversation about heaven, hell, and purgatory. Topics included what these places are (5:27), being a 'good person' (7:50), judgement (11:48), what hell is (15:29), gehenna (18:59), why everyone doesn't go to heaven (24:32), God's mercy (30:16), how many are saved (34:29), caller: when I'm heaven will I be sad if I see family members in hell? (37:45), what is purgatory (42:30), Caller: I'm worried about a loved one who had a near death experience (47:18). 

Father Sam Martin joined Josh for a conversation about the Beatitudes. Topics included what blessedness is (8:37), blessed are the poor in spirit (13:09), conversion (18:37), caller: is there are a good book about the Beatitudes (23:10), blessed are the merciful (38:21), and blessed are the peacemakers (42:53), and blessed are those who hunger and thirst (45:46). Original air date: 2-2-22

Father Dave Heney joined Josh for a conversation about the essentials in the life of faith. [ENCORE] Topics included: today's Gospel unpacked (7:49), the virtues of a good spiritual life (14:09), knowing God's will for us (20:57), how do we pray (25:43), Caller: Mary is part of my spiritual life (33:04), how to keep the main thing central (38:57), sacraments (41:43), the importance of the faith community (44:34). 

Father Brian O'Brien joined Josh for a conversation about how we celebrate Christmas well! Topics included: Father O'Brien's Christmas traditions growing up (6:44), Christmas traditions (12:48), caller: how do I talk to my non-Christian daughter-in-law about Christmas (18:35), Christmas liturgies (27:24), caller: I appreciate my Christian family even though I'm not Christian (31:48), talking to non-Catholic family members (34:07), caller: singing Christmas carols can diffuse tension (39:04), praying the Gloria (41:17), celebrating the Christmas season (44:28).  

Fr. Michael Hurley, OP joined Josh for a conversation about their favorite Christmas songs and films. The conversation included the role of music in worship (7:33), using our imagination (14:13), caller: 'Little Drummer Boy' (16:51), caller: 'Silent Night' (19:54), Father Michael's favorite Christmas sons (23:30), caller: It's a Wonderful Life (27:08), A Christmas Carol (28:25), caller: 'O Holy Night' (30:44), Charlie Brown (36:01), caller: 'Angels we have heard on high' (38:46), caller: 'Christmas Shoes' (42:14), caller: 'Once in Royal David's City' (46:33). 

Father Ramil Fajardo joined Josh for a conversation about welcoming our family and friends this holy season. Topics included: the Prodigal Son (7:56), how can be more welcoming at mass (14:04), finding reverence at mass (20:35), role of pastors to welcome the faithful (28:02), what turns people away from a parish (33:20), inviting people to return to Church (38:22), and call: how do I approach my non-Catholic sister and brother in-law at mass. 

Father Tom Wilson joined IL for a conversation about the saintly pope and the birth of the Lord. Topics included the life of JPII (5:54), the writings of JPII (12:15), caller: Theology of the Body helped me (18:51), becoming instruments of mercy (21:34), caller: my son saw JPII in Rome (25:07), the gift of self (30:48), heaven is our ultimate destiny (36:27), speaking the truth in love (40:53). 

Father Joseph Johnson joined IL to discuss how to seek and find Christian peace. Topic included the peace of God (3:16), what works against peace (7:31), longing for peace (10:08), caller: I have peace though six of my family members were killed this year (17:10), caller: my 16 year old has cancer (24:26), Jesus asleep on the boat (28:38), caller: how does good come out of evil (36:27), practical ways of finding peace and being agents of peace (43:21). 

Father Joe Laramie, SJ joined Josh for a conversation about sacred reading. Topics included getting to know Fr. Joe (6:36), pray in general (9:37), praying with Scripture (11:12), engaging mind and heart (13:31), Lectio Divina (16:33), Oratio (25:24), contemplation (29:41), praying familiar passages with freshness (32:55), distractions (35:41), joyful mysteries of the rosary (42:33).