The Inner Life

Fr. Dave Heney, joins Josh for a conversation about Baptism and Confirmation

• (7:35) Jesus’ Baptism
• (13:29) What is a sacrament?
• (19:00) What happens to us at Baptism? 11:20 What happens spiritually when you are baptized?
• (33:37) Larry - Is there a Church teaching about if Jesus was conscience of the Beatific vision during his baptism?
• (35:57) why do we Cross ourselves with holy water?
• (39:12) difference between Baptism and Confirmation
• (47:21) Ray -Just went to a non-Catholic baptism and the pastor made a point of saying it wasn't needed for salvation
• (11:55 ) Ashley - Looking at confirmation from a fallen away Catholic's point of view, many of us just went through the motions and now we have this great responsibility. Is it better to never have received confirmation then to fall away from the faith?

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). 

Father Michael Hurley, OP joined Josh for a conversation about books to read for the new year! Topics included the purpose of spiritual reading (7:06), how to measure of success (12:06), what if I don't like the book I'm reading (16:19), caller: can you recommend a book for a 25 year old? (18:13), a Pope BXVI retrospective (25:18), Father Michael's book recommendations (30:14), caller: The Sinner's Guide by Louis of Granada (34:57), caller: The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel (38:26), caller: The Mystical City (44:16), caller: No Turning Back, by Fr. Don Calloway. 

Father Peter Armenio joined Josh for a conversation about the cardinal virtues. Topics included what virtue is (6:20), prudence (15:32), what the ancient Greeks thought of virtue (21:55), how we grow in prudence (24:55), caller: I think of the end goal of life (27:27), justice (30:32), caller: St. Leo on virtue (39:58), temperance (42:17), fortitude (46:09). Original Air Date - 12/13/22

Father Ethan Southard joined Josh for a conversation about Pope Benedict XVI and making spiritual resolutions. Topics included a BXVI retrospective (4:55), spiritual fitness (18:39), examining my spiritual life (23:39), spiritual comparison (29:37), practical applications (37:12), family goals (46:49). 

Father Chris Walsh joined Josh for a conversation about when God says no. Topics included patience (9:41), God's timing (12:58), discernment (16:17), dealing with distractions (21:38), too much discernment? (26:15), our attachments (29:48), the grass is greener on the other side (32:03), humility before God (37:10), Caller: my husband passed away (41:00), Caller: We moved and my husband can't find a job (44:16), accepting God's will (48:20). Original air date: 6-27-22

Father Dave Heney joins IL to discuss Marian intercession. They discussed why go to Mary (8:00), does Marian devotion detract from Jesus? (10:51), Mary as queen (13:37), Marian devotion as intrinsic to Christian life (16:11), Caller: why pray to Mary (22:43), the need for authority (26:12), Father Dave’s Marian intercession (30:50), a story of the Rosary and Thanksgiving (34:00), a story about the walk to Mary (37:39), how Mary helped a caller’s spiritual life (39:57), why a caller believes in the power of the Rosary (44:30), and where one should start if they don’t have a Marian devotion (47:22). 

Father Bobby Blood joins IL to discuss optimism, hope and joy. The topics include what optimism is (6:48), pessimism and the news (8:01), how we avoid despair (10:40), St. Lawrence (13:36), the virtue of hope (22:04), divorce (32:08), therapy (35:46), mental health (40:44), and a prayer for hope (49:14).

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Josh for a final day of conversation about the ten commandments. Topics included how 10 Commandments are a good starting point for our faith (5:53), who can help me (9:27), practical application of the 10 Commandments (12:20), Sermon on the Mount (15:05), Steven King's The Stand (20:25), Caller: When do thoughts become mortally sinful (26:05), Caller: Question about murder (36:03), how can I help aging parents (41:42). 

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Josh for a continued conversation about the Ten Commandments. Topics included: how the commandments give us freedom (5:10), how they're a guardrail (7:45), 4th commandment (9:31), the blessing of the 4th commandment (12:19), what if parents don't live up to the ideal (14:04), the 5th commandment (17:47), 6th commandment (23:46), 7th commandment (32:06), caller: lying to my husband (34:43), and 9th commandment (40:38).