The Inner Life

Father Michael Hartge joined Josh for the first time to discuss spiritual doubt. Topics included getting to know Fr. Mike (5:59). what doubt is (11:22), how do I know where doubt comes from? (14:28), if doubting is sinful (18:16), the consequences of doubt (23:31), caller: I know a young woman who is doubting becoming Catholic (30:32), caller: what the place for free will and doubt (35:39), who we seek out during times of doubt (42:05), caller: how do I move past fear and doubt (44:28). Original Air Date: January 6, 2023

Father Mike Martin, OFM, Conv joined Josh for a conversation about finding quiet in our lives. Topic include: why silence is important (6:48), silence vs isolation (16:13), caller: how can I be better at silence (24:00), dealing with distractions (28:12), caller: I struggle with silence (34:51), silence takes patience (38:32), caller: silence during hobbies (42:55), fear of facing silence (48:01). 

Father Rob Kroll, SJ for a conversation about forming and examining our consciences. Topics included: what conscience is (6:54), how do I know I'm hearing God (10:52), having right beliefs (15:08), St. Paul on conscience (25:11), how parents form consciences (31:26), examination of conscience (37:17), preparing for an examination (42:04), daily examen prayer (44:23), finding good resources (48:46). 

Father Matthew Widder joined IL to discuss how we raise strong Catholic families. Topics included Father Matthew's upbringing (6:18), Baptism (9:23), what parents can teach kids at a young age (13:47), caller: our 8 kids are still Catholic (22:49), how to help struggling parents who are of different faiths (28:41), caller: I want my teens to be Catholic (31:49), dealing with guilt (37:58), caller: I want to pray the rosary with my family (40:00), what the role of fatherhood in faith is (45:19), caller: I went to Catholic school (46:51). 

Father Ramil Fajardo joined Josh for a conversation about scrupulosity. Topics included what scrupulosity is (6:48), the mindset of the pharisees (14:50), scrupulosity as a distortion of reality (19:55), the struggle of the spiritual life (25:46), confession (28:01), mortal sin (32:54), the near occasion of sin (39:54). 

Father Sam Martin joined IL for a conversation about the virtue of justice. Topics included what true justice is (7:13), welcoming the justice of God (12:31), the Catechism on justice (17:05), justice to our neighbor (22:43), justice to our neighbor is justice to God (28:37), justice goes beyond politics (39:13), spiritual needs of our neighbor (47:13). 

Father Joseph Illo joined Josh for a conversation about how God works miracles in our lives. Topics included: the healing of the paralytic (8:28), faith and miracles (12:39), what miracles are (21:31), our unbelief (25:57), how we close God off (31:20), call: My family's experience at Lourdes (34:21), why God picks certain places to work miracles (40:25), caller: I returned to the faith (45:03). 

Father Eric Nielsen joined Josh in studio for a conversation about chastity and self-mastery. Topics included: what chastity is (5:12), the epidemic of pornography (10:13), purity of heart (15:30), searching for intimacy (23:04), call: how can I be chaste as a single person (29:06), call: fasting helped with chastity (33:55), the seriousness of sin (38:40), call: chastity in my dating relationship (41:16), call: the importance of recovery groups (46:02), resource: Optimal Work (47:10). 

Fr. John LoCoco of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee joined IL for the first time to discuss discerning God's call in our life. Topics included: Fr. LoCoco's vocational journey (4:34), what a vocation is (7:32), discernment and preparation (11:01), St. Peter & Quo Vadis (18:47), caller: I have a doctorate, should I stay home with my kids? (23:34), making a good discernment (29:01), finding delight in the Lord (34:48), caller: pregnancy changed my life (37:16), dealing with changes in life (43:22), book recommendation - Into Your Hands, Father (50:02). 

Father Marcel Taillon joined Josh for a conversation about dealing with the loss of a loved one. Topics included: preparing for grief and loss (6:11), hope of the Resurrection (10:29), Our Lady's intercession (15:27), Letter: I lost a grandchild to suicide (24:13), caller: I lost my mom 2 years ago (33:06), caller: I lost my wife in 2018 (39:31).