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by Ryan Scheel, Ryan DellaCrosse, & Fr. Michael Nixon
The Catholic Talk Show with Ryan Scheel, Ryan DellaCrosse, & Fr. Michael Nixon -- Informative & fun conversations on faith, culture & Catholicism.
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- 1 weeks ago51 min
Angels and Demons: The Truth, According to an Exorcist Trainer
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by demonologist and exorcist trainer Adam Blai to explore the reality of angels, demons, and exorcism. From the Church’s four signs of demonic possession to what actually happens during an exorcism, they discuss guardian angels, fallen angels, spiritual warfare, and Adam’s experience witnessing more than 2,000 exorcisms. 00:00 Angels, Demons & Exorcisms 03:57 The 4 Signs of Demonic Possession 12:11 What It’s Really Like to Witness an Exorcism 16:52 Can Catholics Become Too Obsessed With Demons? 23:33 What Are Angels & Demons Really? 27:57 Why Did the Angels Fall? 31:21 What Happens to Angels When They Become Demons? 34:09 Why Demons Can Never Repent 35:51 Can the Weakest Angel Defeat the Strongest Demon? 37:51 How Powerful Is St. Michael the Archangel? 41:10 How Angels Actually Fought the War in Heaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago49 min
5 Ways To Help Kids Stay Catholic (With Fr. Josh Johnson)
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by Fr. Josh Johnson to discuss 5 ways parents can help prevent their children from leaving the Catholic faith. From building a personal relationship with Jesus to prayer, Scripture, and creating a truly Catholic home, they explore how parents can build a faith that lasts and discuss the new Bible in a Year: Family Edition. Episode 377 00:00 Intro 01:02 Bible in a Year: Family Edition 04:38 5 Ways to Keep Your Kids Catholic 06:01 #1: Be a Witness 13:32 #2: Build a Catholic Community 20:12 #3: Make the Sacraments Part of Family Life 25:35 #4: Let Your Kids Ask Hard Questions 32:11 #5: Teach Your Kids the Bible 33:36 Bible in a Year for Families 47:06 Closing Blessing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 10m
How Powerful Is The Vatican Really? (With JD Flynn)
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by JD Flynn of The Pillar to explore how powerful the Vatican really is. From China and Pope Leo’s relationship with President Trump to the war in Gaza, they reveal how the Holy See influences world affairs through diplomacy and moral authority. 00:00 How Powerful Is the Vatican? 05:42 Why Does the World Listen to the Pope? 10:25 When Vatican Diplomacy Fails 14:32 Is the Vatican Too Naive? 21:33 Who Actually Runs the Vatican? 28:36 The Vatican’s #2 Most Powerful Man? 30:37 The Vatican’s Secretive China Deal 40:11 What an American Pope Changes 45:26 Why the Cardinals Chose Leo 49:32 Pope Leo vs. Trump? 53:59 Gaza, Pizzaballa & The Heart of All Nations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 4 weeks ago48 min
The Rosary Can Save America. A Dominican Priest Explains Why...
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P. make the case that the Rosary is the most powerful weapon available to Americans right now. From the upcoming Rosary Pilgrimage in Washington D.C. to the history of Mary's intercession in moments of national crisis, they explore why a Dominican priest believes the Rosary isn't just personal devotion — it's a call to action for an entire nation. 00:00 Intro 01:24 The Dominican Mission in America 04:51 Why America Needs the Rosary 10:31 The Luminous Mysteries & Today’s Church 13:55 Eucharistic Faith & Adoration 17:52 St. Dominic & the Dominican Tradition 24:29 Did Mary Give St. Dominic the Rosary? 27:17 The Rosaries That Tell Our Stories 32:26 The Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage 40:10 Dominican Evangelization Today 42:36 The Lighter Side of Dominican Life 46:23 Closing Prayer & Blessing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 17, 202651 min
7 Things Catholics Argue About
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Kyle tackle some of the most divisive debates in the Catholic Church. From the Latin Mass and Charismatic Renewal to celebrity exorcists, LGBTQ ministries, and Catholic influencers, they weigh the good and the bad, cut through the tribalism, and ask whether these movements are ultimately helping or hurting the Church. 00:00 Intro 02:06 The Latin Mass & Traditional Catholicism 11:26 Charismatic Catholics 21:48 Celebrity Exorcists 28:11 LGBTQ Ministries 43:12 Synodality 43:45 Call-Out Channels 44:56 Catholic Influencers 45:35 Ultramontanism & the Pope 46:45 Is The Catholic Talk Show Good for the Church? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 10, 202646 min
The Worst Christian Spiritual Advice
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael expose some of the worst spiritual advice Christians commonly give. From “God never gives you more than you can handle” to “it’s all part of God’s plan,” they break down popular Christian clichés, explain what Scripture and the Church actually teach, and reveal what we should be saying instead. 00:00 Bad Spiritual Advice Christians Give 01:23 “God Will Never Give You More Than You Can Handle” 03:48 “Everything That Happens Is God’s Will” 08:04 “If You Have Enough Faith, God Will Heal You” 13:52 “If You’re Anxious, You Don’t Trust God Enough” 16:35 “Questioning God Is Sinful” 21:01 “Being Tempted Means You’re a Bad Christian” 29:07 “God Told Me You Should Do This” 33:03 Good Spiritual Advice & Resources 39:12 The Worst Spiritual Advice in the Bible 41:32 What to Do When Life Becomes Overwhelming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 3, 20261h 2m
7 Things Every Catholic Should Know About Guardian Angels
In this episode, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael explore seven fascinating truths every Catholic should know about guardian angels. From what Scripture and the Church actually teach to how angels protect, guide, and intercede for us, they separate fact from fiction and uncover the incredible role these heavenly companions play in the spiritual life. 00:00 Introduction 02:00 What Is a Guardian Angel? 03:53 Does Everyone Have One? 07:05 What the Bible Says 10:03 How Angels Protect Us 15:05 Did Jesus Have a Guardian Angel? 19:57 True Guardian Angel Stories 25:00 Guardian Angel Myths 29:53 How to Know Your Guardian Angel 39:50 Daily Guardian Angel Devotions 50:01 Pilgrimages & Angelic Devotion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jul 27, 202656 min
Would Proof Of Alien Life Disprove Christianity?
In this episode, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael tackle one of the most provocative hypotheticals in modern science and faith, exploring what the discovery of proof of alien life would actually mean for Christianity, whether it would challenge everything Catholics believe, and how a Catholic priest responds to the question most people are afraid to ask. The answer is more surprising, more reasoned, and more confident than most people expect. 00:00 Would Aliens Disprove Christianity? 04:05 Science, Faith & the Universe 07:49 Do Aliens Have Souls? 09:57 Did Jesus Die for Aliens? 11:57 How Would the Church React? 14:04 Are UFOs Demonic? 20:02 UFOs, Technology & Government 22:05 UFOs in the Bible? 26:12 Do We Have Evidence of Aliens? 32:00 Angels, Demons & Extraterrestrials 38:02 The Deception Behind UFOs 46:08 Would Aliens Change Christianity? 52:02 God, Creation & Salvation History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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