Podcasts about Inner Life

Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris joins Patrick in studio to discuss Silent Prayer What is he language of God? (8:42) Jan - Silence. There is a silence that exists after the guests go home. There is joy when guests come and the silence after they leave is saddening. Can you help me appreciate this more? (13:14) silence as an invitation to prayer (15:39) Judy - I thought I was going to go mad during silent Adoration. I thought I could find comfort but could not. Can you help? (19:50) Break 1 (21:05) Email from MT – Why do sins seem to become really profound when I am in silence and especially before receiving the Eucharist? Maureen - I wonder if the devil is trying to disquiet people in adoration who have trouble with silence? (26:57) Ben - I am a seminarian. I want to share that silence has helped with my vocation and discernment. I would not be here without it. (31:17) Nicole - I wanted to go on a Silent Retreat but now have to cancel. I find it hard to put myself in silence. How can I make a spiritual retreat for myself. (36:51) Break 2 Mark - Talking about silence. My grandfather starting going on silent retreats during the 1950s. We used to go on a yearly silent retreat. Some years I couldn’t wait to talk but other years I couldn't wait. (43:16) David - Going to Adoration really trained me to be in the Presence of the Lord. What is the correlation of creating space in our hearts for silence and making room for our Lord?

Longevity has become an obsession and looking young mythologized. Tasks of the first and second halves of life are considered. The first is about establishing identity, security, and sex and gender orientation. Five tasks of the second half of life are discussed: emptying, taking care of unfinished business, making a sacrament of the present moment, cultivating elder wisdom, and building spiritual friendship. There is obviously overlap of tasks in the two halves. It isn't possible to make a completely clean exit from life, but part of this work involves giving away and gifting, which can be a joy, and forgiveness and reconciliation, which may need to happen internally. In the first half of life we attach to work, children, homes, dreams of success; the second half involves detaching and remaining in love with what we're detaching from. We tend to take death personally, but it's possible to “go through the goalposts” with dignity and bravery. There is a distinction between aging and growing in wisdom. The counterbalance to the culture's messages can be to reclaim and model dignity, grace, and authentic power. Many of us haven't had wise elder parents or grandparents, but we can recognize and honor the wise elders we have—some of whom may kick ass and offer more than just being sweet. We can harvest our own wisdom and read to remember what we already know. Our culture is ritually bereft, but we can ritualize elder wisdomhood. What has our heart opened to that we want to leave to the next generation? Our reputation is going to go. Can we encounter and work with that now? Being ordinary is not a choice but a freedom if we no longer have pretensions. Regina Sara Ryan was the editor of Hohm Press for 35 years. She is a workshop leader, retreat guide, and author of The Woman Awake, Igniting the Inner Life, Praying Dangerously, Only God, and other books.

Fr. Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss The Incarnation (4:19) What is the incarnation? God wedding humanity through the incarnation. (11:44) Maureen - I am a catechist for 4th graders. I'm trying everything to explain the incarnation. Want your opinion. Do you have another way of explaining the incarnation? (18:42) Break 1 How does the mystery of the word make flesh make clear the mystery of humanity? (33:50) Steve – How did Christ suffer if He is God? Jesus is the bridge that brings us to God alone. (39:45) Break 2 (42:25) What is the best Christmas Gift we can receive from Christ?

Fr. Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Evangelizing Through the Media: 25 years of Relevant Radio Evangelical nature of the Church. (20:24) Christine - love listening to daybreak and inner life (21:58) Break 1 Eva - listen on the app. I value Relevant Radio and all it gives me (25:15) How is evangelizing similar to planting seeds? (30:21) Nick - I evangelize through letters and ACTS in prayer (34:29) Break 2 Donna - how can I evangelize those who have been raised in faith but don't know it? (42:23) Michael - I do daily readings and share it in a newsletter Daniel - I evangelize through Tik Tok Resources Parish Ambassador Program https://relevantradio.com/support/ambassador/ Highlights of the Catholic Faith https://www.amazon.com/Highlights-Catholic-Faith-Peter-Armenio/dp/1948139847

Check out this awesome Encore show from October 21, 2025 Fr. Robert Ryan joins Patrick to discuss Vatican II (2:52) what is an ecumenical council? (5:48) What caused Vatican II to assimilate? (21:20) Break 1 Robert - Why the change from the Latin Mass? Wondering why that's not very alive anymore. (28:57) what are the major documents of the Second Vatican Council? (32:16) Chris - I know in the past supersessions is the main teaching and then 2nd Vatican council condemned it. With everything going on now, I figured it would be a good thing to clear up. (38:52) Break 2 Greg - Lumen Gentium...chapter 16 where it talks about salvation. Just wanted to get take on the idea that a person needs to be Catholic to be saved, but all salvation goes through the church. If you die, you have the chance to enter. (47:36) Why is Vatican II so controversial in our times?

Fr. Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Advent What is the meaning of Advent? (8:12) Music for Advent. (16:16) Break 1 The Advent Calendar (29:46) the Third coming of Christ (32:58) Break 2 The O Antiphons (37:53) Loneliness during Advent

Check out this awesome encore show to help you celebrate Thanksgiving from November 20, 2025 Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Evangelizing at the Dinner Table How is Joy and excitement in the Faith important to evangelization? (16:05) Julia - My daughter recently left the Catholic Church. I don't want to fight at the table. How can we discuss this? (21:56) Break 1 Brenda - I shared an Instagram link without explaining to my daughter-in-law. She was upset by this but we talked about this and it was very healing. I think social media is not a great way to Evangelize without proper context. (28:11) what is the importance of the family meal? (39:45) Break 2 (41:02) Steve - How do we deal with a same sex couple at Thanksgiving? (44:01) Martha - We are having a group of 35 people. We always say grace. Is it ok for a Protestant to lead the prayer this year? The origin of Thanksgiving.

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss The Four Marks of the Church Father and Patrick share some thanksgiving stories (5:52) What are eh four Marks of the Church? What does the mean that the Church is one? (23:19) Break 1 (27:29) What does it mean that the Church is Holy? (33:18) E-Frain - You are talking about the 4 marks. What do you think of the Palmarian Catholic Church? Are they a valid Catholic Church? (37:03) Break 2 (39:03) What does it mean that the Church is Catholic? (45:25) what does it mean that the Church is apostolic?

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Fr. Ryan Brady joins Patrick to discuss The Virtue of Temperance What is Temperance? (8:09) What is concupiscence? (15:19) Joanna - struggle with indulgence with food- tried fasting and some verses that helped me to work on temperance anything else? (21:20) Break 1 What is the proper motivation to gaining the virtue of temperance? The importance of the Eucharistic fast. (32:47) John - best homily that 'there is no excellence without sacrifice' (38:08) Mark - 12-year-old addicted to pornography and addicted to porn. how can i help this boy grow in temperance? (43:47) Break 2 How do the virtues help us grow in holiness? (49:15) The importance of community in growing in temperance.

Fr. Tom McCarthy joins Patrick to discuss Vocations (3:02) What is a vocation? Why doesn’t God make our vocation clear to us all of the time? (10:44) How did Father discern a vocation to the priesthood. What are the fears that young men and women are afraid of when discerning the priesthood. (21:29) Break 1 What is the importance of encouragement when discerning a vocation? (32:40) Rolando - I have a 9-yo son. He is really drawn to be a priest. How can I help him keep this fire going? Patrick - I have a 3-year-old son. How as a father can I encourage my son to consider religious life? (37:23) Flo - Parents should encourage their children. My granddaughter became a Dominican nun. Other parents I have known were not supportive of girls entering the convent. (39:49) Break 2 (44:36) What is the importance of Courage in discerning your vocation? Resources: Discern your vocation https://www.beafriar.org/ Serra Club www.serraus.org

Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Christ the King Why do we celebrate Christ the King? (8:10) why is Christ the king of the universe? (18:33) Sue - Father Eric, I found it interesting how you were talking about Jesus as King of the World. I am watching the Chosen and apostles address Christ as King of the World. I never prayed that way before. Mark - I know a lot of Jewish prayers address God as King of the Universe. Is this also a Messianic title from our Jewish heritage? (24:25) Break 1 How do other things get in the way of God being King in our Lives? (30:54) Elizabeth - Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam helps me recognize that my repetitive tasks a homemaker can be used for the greater glory of God. This is how I give glory to the King of the Universe. (38:02) Claire - I remember my teachers taught me that in Rome you only knelt to a King. Christ the King is my favorite Feast Day of the whole year. (40:25) Break 2 How is Christ both Friend and King? What can we do to prepare for Mass this Sunday on the feast of Christ the King

Send us a textWhat if the loudest conflict in your life isn't with someone else but with yourself?In this powerful conversation, Lisa Jernigan and Rev. Dr. Joshua Noblitt explore what it means to make peace with your own story. As a therapist and theologian, Josh brings deep insight into how our inner dialogue shapes the way we see the world and ourselves. Together uncover why the words we speak to ourselves matter, how healing begins, and how finding inner peace changes everything about how we love, lead, and live.If you've ever struggled with self-criticism, shame, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, this episode offers both wisdom and hope.Listen in and begin your journey toward peace with self.https://joshuanoblitt.com/about

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Evangelizing at the Dinner Table How is Joy and excitement in the Faith important to evangelization? (16:05) Julia - My daughter recently left the Catholic Church. I don't want to fight at the table. How can we discuss this? (21:56) Break 1 Brenda - I shared an Instagram link without explaining to my daughter-in-law. She was upset by this but we talked about this and it was very healing. I think social media is not a great way to Evangelize without proper context. (28:11) what is the importance of the family meal? (39:45) Break 2 (41:02) Steve - How do we deal with a same sex couple at Thanksgiving? (44:01) Martha - We are having a group of 35 people. We always say grace. Is it ok for a Protestant to lead the prayer this year? The origin of Thanksgiving.

(2:24) Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Grace in Suffering (2:49) What is the Catholic way of looking at suffering? (13:56) God has 2 ways to be with us during suffering, Confession and the Anointing of The Sick (16:36) Karen - I got cancer and went through surgery 7 weeks of that and had surgery. No one could believe how joyfully I was going through it. I offered up the horrible pain. (19:23) Break 1 (24:47) We want to be thankful to for the Passion. It is good to meditate on the Passion when we are not on the Cross too much. (25:33) Teesa- I had lost a son and we went through a long battle of addiction. You tend to find redemption in the suffering. (28:56) Mary Lou - I took spiritual exercises years back where we started first on Garden of Gethsemane. I remember I had an awakening because I saw myself there with Christ in the garden. (39:18) Break 2 (46:19) Joanie: Mary has helped me when I was suffering as a caregiver for my husband on hospice. She helped me through some very difficult times.

Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Works of Mercy (4:51) what are the Spiritual Works of Mercy? Admonish the Sinner (16:29) Instruct the Ignorant (22:31) Break 1 Mary Ann - I have a granddaughter who just gave up her faith. I love her so much. How to approach this? How do I admonish the sinner? (28:31) Adam - If a person you're close to doesn't know that not going to Mass is a sin, is it your duty to inform them so they know so they are culpable? (39:32) Break 2 How do we forgive injuries of people who have really hurt us? (45:10) Carolyn - My son died by suicide. It's been painful knowing he suffered from mental illness. He was a God-fearing man.

Fr. Tom Wilson joins Patrick to have a Sunday Bible Study (8:23) Father Shares the Gospel for this Sunday? (15:51) how do things distract us from the end game of being with God? (19:08) Mark - I think 100% of the media is fearmongering. I remember that a lack of oil, and Aids was going to kill people. (22:48) Break 1 (31:17) Steve - I don't think kids in Confirmation Class ever get talked about what you mentioned enough. Do you have any advice on how I can evangelize my kids? I am a catechist. (37:20) Break 2 Sharon - How do I not spend time in fear of drug addiction and alcoholism continuing in my family? (47:07) Ann - I wanted to comment on Steve. how to talk about the subject of death. I think he should refer to Carlo Acutis

Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Annulments (4:11) what is marriage in the Catholic Church? (11:01) what is a declaration of nullity? (19:29) Patricia - A lot of young couples getting married by someone on the internet who has the capability to marry them. When this is considered out of the church, can they get it blessed in the church and is it a validated marriage? (28:11) Break 1 (30:40) Lisa - A couple of people I know left marriage after 22 years due to abuse. She left for 3 years and he never got counseling. 3 priests told her to stay in that marriage, but there was a lot of abuse. Is that God's call to go back to a marriage that's abusive? (38:06) Break 2 George - Regarding defender of the bond. Does not contact the defendant regarding a response to a petitioner. The comments/scenario given by the petitioner is not accurate with these particular problems in it. Defendant should be given the opportunity to respond to the petitioner. It will not be done according to canon law. (42:51) Vince - My fiancé and I are trying to get married. Her husband passed. My wife I married 30 years ago is still alive. She became catholic through RCIA. We're told we can't because my divorce has to be annulled. What do we do?

Fr. Matthew Spencer joins Patrick to discuss A Happy Death Father Spencer gives an update on the dramatic event that happened in his life? (12:47) how are the sacraments instrumental in a happy death? (19:55) Paul - My father had a happy death. He had a great life, and died well. He gave everything to God all the way to the end which was remarkable. You can say a lot during life and live a lot, but if you're faith is there, and still strong, it represents a good and happy death. (25:22) Break 1 What do you do about the fear of pain of death? (33:18) Sal - How we live a good life and have the thought of purgatory. It's kind of confusing. You lead a good life and do the right things and then there's that possibility. Can you explain? (37:24) Lisa - Anointing of the sick and apostolic pardon. Mother is 93 and in memory care. We did both of those earlier this year. How often can you have that done before death? (42:52) Break 2 Steven - Father and his death. Not close growing up. When he died, he never seemed to have peace. I went into see him. He had a peace on his face. After the funeral, I found out dad was one of 12 kids and his dad was an alcoholic who took abuse from his father. God gives you peace in death and he had it. (49:09) what are some prayers from Saint Joseph for a Happy Death? Resources: Prayer for a Happy Death https://osjusa.org/prayers/for-a-happy-death/

Are you gifted, called, and hungry for more—but feeling like God keeps you hidden, delayed, or “behind”? This teaching will help you understand why. In the Kingdom, God develops your being before He releases your having. When we chase platforms, titles, and opportunities without letting Him form our inner world, we end up with what we're seeing all over the Body of Christ: burnout, scandal, fractured teams, and leaders collapsing under the weight of what they've built. In this episode, we unpack what it means to master being as a believer and capacity leader. Join us for the Purpose Planning Live Masterclass in Courage Co. on 11/20 at 7pm CT: www.courageco.org

Fr. Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Hope in Despair (3:28) what is hope as Theological virtue? What is the Despair? (16:53) Jasmin - I struggle with a few things...mainly faith. My son and my marriage also. Really having a hard time to move forward with faith. Confirmed Catholic and went to Catholic School. Always passionate about it, but not always the best Catholic. Find myself falling into the same temptation. How can I be a Peter and not a Judas? (24:41) Break 1 Andi - I'm on my way to spiritual direction with my priest because I've suffered the same thing the previous caller has been through. I'm going to do what I need to do and seek spiritual direction for scrupulosity. (31:42) Joan - Can I be forgiven for not raising my own children because I was homeless and had 3 abortions. I have been to confession, but I don't feel forgiven. (38:12) Break 2 (39:00) Email from Mary – How do you have hope in infertility? Theresa - I went to a lifetime confession. Listed all the sins I ever did and got absolution for everything. That life me so far up. Everyone says God forgets your sins, but what bothers me is talk about the end times and everyone is going to know everyone's sins. If the sins are forgiven, why do they talk about that?

In the series conclusion, Jon Tyson joins John Eldredge to respond to the statement: “I don't understand how people can survive without...” His simple yet profound answer leads to a wide-ranging conversation on the hopeful and alarming developments regarding the body of Christ, how to restructure our lives around the priorities of God, and what will sustain us during the increasing global chaos.Show Notes: The books referenced are 1) Great by Choice by Jim Collins, and 2) The Inner Chamber and the Inner Life by Andrew Murray. Jon Tyson's weekly podcast—Church of the City Podcast—is available wherever you get your podcasts._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppWatch on YouTubeThe stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here.More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

Fr. Patrick Hyde joins on the Inner life to talk about the virtue of study. The Dominican Order handed on the study of spirituality. Why did God make you? Going too far and too deep. Break 1 Steve - I am someone who goes into faith too deeply in the area of academics. Break 2 Maritza - St. Augustine's book the Confessions is great plus The Beautiful Eucharist by Matthew Kelly is good too.

Simon looks at how emotional maturity is not an absence of difficult emotions, but the ability to handle all of our emotions in a considered and compassionate way.

Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss Purgatory (3:05) What is Purgatory? (12:24) Andrea - Our priest preached about purgatory -- for so long I heard purgatory was a place of punishment. He said it was a place of happy people (18:49) Wayne - How do we understand purgatory as being outside of time? (26:59) Break 1 How does temporal punishment work in Purgatory? (30:26) Diana - Should we want to purify our sins here instead of in purgatory? Can souls in purgatory pray for one another? (46:00) Mike - I have committed a grave sin 13 years ago (I cheated on my GF before we got married). I know if I tell her it would ruin my family. Will I go to hell if I don't tell her? I have not gone to confession about this. The talk of purgatory just brought this up. Resources: The Forgotten Church https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQzol-XqIpw

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Daily Conversion How is the word conversion used for the Catholic? (6:44) what does St Paul teach us about conversion? (27:00) Break 1 (27:54) Rose - I was converted from Baptist to Catholic at St. Paul Cathedral almost 60 years ago. I live in California now. The importance of the Sacraments in growing in the Faith. The importance of the community in conversion.

Fr. John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Generosity What is generosity? (3:54) being generous with your food. (14:42) Pat - We're retired, limited income, and to try and get spouse on the same page. Do you have any suggestions for that? (19:47) Lynda - I was taught by someone I work with who worked with homeless in NYC during the start of the AIDS epidemic. She said don't give money, give them food. Look them straight in the eye. i give them apples, energy bars, etc. and they are so grateful. (27:00) Break 1 How is receiving a gate way to generosity? (31:13) Susan - I give a lot of $ and I seem to still have excess. Want to know what to do. (41:05) Marie - The way I like to give is monetarily, but I usually give by giving a nice compliment or God bless. I give blessings to God everyday to everyone I meet. What is stewardship? Theresa - About 25 years ago, son had a breakthrough in drug addiction. Began giving out Divine Mercy pictures. I am low income. From there, it went from 2-3 to 6000 in English and 6000 in Spanish. That's nothing compared to the gift they are. It's the time in handing them out. People love them. It's so rewarding and I pray for all who receive them.

Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss The Holy family Why did the Lord decide to be born into a family? (14:30) How do you offer up your dysfunctional family to the Lord? (27:00) Break 1 What are ways we can grow as a family? (31:47) email from a listener who is dealing with a care taker to his daughter while being a good husband to his wife? (40:20) How do you work towards marriage if you are not currently in the vocation of Marriage? (45:46) Spiritual Father and Motherhood.

Simon continues our series looking at how contemplative spirituality can help develop out inner life.

IL – Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Saints Josemaría Escrivá And John Henry Newman Who was Saint Josemaría Escrivá (15:50) Thomas - Opus Dei...had a friend in college that unexpectedly decided to join. Never really thought of it before. (20:02) Wesley - He's been pivotal to my life and holiness and how I see my vocation (St. Josemaría). (26:59) Break 1 Who was Saint John Henry Newman what is the importance of the Church Patrick shares how he became Catholic through St. John Henry Newman. (39:54) Patrick - Protestantism towards subjectivism. What is the Catholic argument against that? (43:04) Kathy - I first learned about St. John Henry in 1960-61. In Catholic High School. Read a book about him. He's been in my life. What makes a saint well a saint? (48:44) Roland - I teach faith formation. I didn't have a topic last Sunday. Pulled up Carlo Acutis from the Saints podcast! Dorothy - I have a collection of John Henry Newman. 2 Chapters on Mass and communion. Touched me deeply and I go back to them frequently. Resources: The Way by St. Josemaría Escrivá https://scepterpublishers.org/products/the-way-mini-edition?srsltid=AfmBOopnrxaephfWkv4WlOFrP5WvjnBJ7Kz-oeIs0DFABeRBcYhqrxIf&variant=16862306177

Fr. Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss The Four Last Things Why are the last four things? (9:54) What is Death? (13:32) Barbara -Purgatory: my husband died last year. What's the Church's teaching about how long one prays for the dead? (20:40) Break 1 (22:50) Julie - Cremation: YES OR NO? If we love our Lord, do we go to hell? How do we deal with the fear of purgatory (32:51) Nicole - Having Masses said for the dead vs. offering my own Holy Communion for someone who has died. Is that latter a good spiritual practice? (39:06) Break 2 (43:51) Jimena - Question: a second grade kid asked about when you die - do you reincarnate? How should I respond to him? (46:41) Diane - Purgatory: I'm confused. Heaven is eternal, but there has to be time spent in purgatory. How does that work?

Fr. John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Marian Dogmas What are Dogmas? (2:45) why are Maran Dogmas important for Catholics? (8:30) Mary the Mother of God. (15:57) Naser - I am a Muslim: Muslims are the only religion in the world who recognize Jesus as a prophet. It is hard for us Muslims to see Mary as mother of God also since God can't have mothers (23:22) Break 1 (25:37) Perpetual Virginity of Mary. (32:53) Tom - AS a catechist, Can father add clarity to share ways I can share the element of mystery? The Assumption, Theotokos. (37:37) Break 2 (39:52) The Immaculate Conception. (44:37) The Assumption of Mary. Why does the Catholic Church teach about Doctrinal Development?

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss God in the Impossible: St. Jude (9:33) why is Saint Jude known for impossible causes? (16:09) Paul - I was looking for a job. Praying to St. Jude, and got an interview for St. Jude Hospital! Didn't end up taking it, but St. Jude works in the big and small. (18:20) Break 1 Nick - Impossible and unbelievable. Think back to 87 with my conversion. Lesson for me to realize that nothing is impossible with God. Never give up hope and always be determined. (23:12) Linda - Things that are impossible. My son's a recovering alcoholic. Living with an unholy girl. Worried he may go back to drinking. Also, daughter was in accident at 18. All things are possible with God. (27:25) Karen - I have a desperate health situation. Never feel attracted to talk to St. Jude at any other time. Reluctance to ask him now. Yolanda - Brother disabled with MD. Brought him to where I live. He was dead weight. First day in San Francisco and felt my back hurt. Got St. Jude's oil and drank it. The rest of the week I was fine. (38:30) Break 2 (39:43) Cindy - Several years ago, St. Jude relic came to our parish. While I was observing it, I heard a voice that said, 'I am your brother.' I just completed praying to St. Jude and he answered it. It was a major crisis and we pulled through it. Father share how his priesthood came to fruition through St Jude. Zabet - Miracle that happened to me. I was praying and read about St. Jude. At the bottom, it said make 80 copies. Gave to people and said it was powerful prayer. I talked to someone about a teaching job, and went there, applied, and started teaching. Love teaching Resources: Saint Jude Shrine in San Francisco https://stjude-shrine.org/

Fr. Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss the Communion of Saints Who are the Saints? (10:35) where do we get the idea of patron saints? (20:48) Break 1 (22:54) Jen - I always wondered why all soul’s day isn't before all Saints day. Why did that come to be? (31:49) Philip - Saint that came in accidentally. 2024, August 11th and during my holy hour that night, driving home and saw a glow in the sky. Aurora Borealis. Took some pics and decided to look up who the saint was. It was St. Clare of Assisi. Created a thirst to want to come to know her and her writings. How do we respond to people who say that saints take away from God’s Glory? (38:58) Break 2 How can saints help us battle sin? (47:13) Joyce - St. Dymphna...I found a medal and it helped me greatly with my anxiety.

Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Conquering Fear (3:49) how do you distinguish between different types of fears? (11:22) Why does fear lead us into sin? (20:55) Break 1 Matthew - fear stands four: false evidence appearing real counter that with : face everything and recover (25:11) Ashley -I have a fear of death and then everything is crashing down on me (33:41) John - How can you deal with other peoples fear when they seems irrational? Jerry - diagnosed with brain tumor- turned it to god- and god took care of it- faced death and that fear (38:39) Break 2 Julio - The woman who is going through some mental fears. I am going through a rough patch in life with fear. It has been several months and I can't seem to shake it. I have been going to Mass and the Sacraments which helps me a lot. Now I am not feeling worthy to get to heaven. What should I do? (42:31) Emily - fear associated with childbirth (44:45) John - fear of life- afraid that I am not using my life well and God doesn't seem to answer my prayer

Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Witchcraft and the Occult (3:02) what does the Church teach about the Occult? (14:10) Dylan - Media and games and how they're a source of entertainment. Dungeons and Dragons...along the lines of entertainment but banned by the church. Where is the boundary line with entertainment? (22:32) Break 1 How do we test the spirits to know if something is from God or not? (29:34) Rebecca - Could you speak about reiki? It has exploded in our area. What are the dangers of it? Dina - My husband and I are Catholic. Just came from a pilgrimage to Our Lady of Champion. I have OCD. I am very phobic about this topic. I've sought help from priests and am very afraid to get near anything that has to deal with witchcraft. What is the best way to deal with this? (37:18) Break 2 Email - Can witchcraft be caused by a girlfriend?

Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss St. John Paul II Who was John Paul II (17:13) Megan - I was fortunate to go to Rome shortly after 9/11. There was a special Mass at the Vatican with JPII. The Mass had widows and widowers from 9/11. Europe was reaching out and consoling America. I was dealing with infertility, got back from the trip and shortly after, conceived our first child. (20:24) Break 1 How did John Pul II help with fear (26:02) Len - I met him 2 times during World Youth Day. Just had a lot of love from him. I call him St. John Paul the Great. He's someone who was part of my life (I'm 73). Beautiful duirng the Terri Schiavo experience. Randy - I was at the Mass in Chicago in '79. I was young and it was very moving. I've never had a more uplifting experience. (33:47) Chuck - I met him and kissed his ring at World Youth Day in 1993. I was blessed to be a sacristan for the Mass. He wanted to meet everyone who was part of the Mass. Looked in his eyes and never felt more love. (38:49) Break 2 (40:56) Peter - The night before he was attacked, I had a dream that the Pope was attacked. I woke up and was horrified. Early on in the morning, they broke the news that he had been attacked. Since then, I've had close ties with him and have experienced several miracles. Barbara - In 1981, we were at his Mass and where he was shot. Got within inches of touching him. (48:48) Sederica - Grew up with him. Remember when he was elected. Were shocked that he wasn't Italian (I'm Italian). When he died, I got married and 6 months later, my husband got cancer. I remember praying to him. Hadn't been beatified yet. Woke up and asked him to save my husband. Offered a job at JPII Shrine in DC and talked about his life to visitors.

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Fr. Robert Ryan joins Patrick to discuss Vatican II (2:52) what is an ecumenical council? (5:48) What caused Vatican II to assimilate? (21:20) Break 1 Robert - Why the change from the Latin Mass? Wondering why that's not very alive anymore. (28:57) what are the major documents of the Second Vatican Council? (32:16) Chris - I know in the past supersessions is the main teaching and then 2nd Vatican council condemned it. With everything going on now, I figured it would be a good thing to clear up. (38:52) Break 2 Greg - Lumen Gentium...chapter 16 where it talks about salvation. Just wanted to get take on the idea that a person needs to be Catholic to be saved, but all salvation goes through the church. If you die, you have the chance to enter. (47:36) Why is Vatican II so controversial in our times?

Fr. Michael Hartge joins Patrick to discuss Baptism (3:15) What is a baptism and what makes them valid? (16:37) Betsy - Protestant baptism. Initial baptism and then the all in baptism. As they grow, then they get more and more in depth about the church. Want to know more about that. (22:36) Break 1 Julio - I'm a Catholic, and I have a friend who was a past Muslim, and he's interested in becoming Catholic. Been taking him to Mass for a month. Want more info on how to get him Baptized. Do we talk to the parish or priest, are there classes? (28:36) Matt - I'm a protestant and curious...am I not saved because I was not baptized Catholic? (34:11) Ernie - My best friend of 50 years passed away. Was not Catholic. I was the last to see him. I'm Catholic. I didn't know what to do. I went ahead and in my time with him, said prayers with him. With him not be baptized, what happens to him? (38:24) Break 2 Who can baptize others? (42:59) Ethan - I know in one of the creeds it says I acknowledge one baptism....I know some protestant churches are quick to say we'll baptize you again. Scriptural background about one baptism? Is there any? (46:04) Tom - Role of our participation in Christ's mission as priest, prophet, and king. As we enter into baptism. How are baptisms like funerals?

Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss How to Celebrate Halloween (6:47) what makes Halloween a holiday? What is the draw to Halloween? (15:02) Nancy - When I was a little girl our gas station had outdoor toilets and the kids decided they were going to tip them over. The guy who owned the station would move the out houses so the kids would fall in. It was really funny. (21:24) Break 1 Margaret - I am 83 and what we used to do in the 50s is pray down by the cemetery. (27:48) Sarah - I am struggling with the Idea of trick-or-treat. I want to know if participating gives Satan any power? (32:25) Adele - This year my son and friend are evangelizing by dressing up as bishops and nuns and giving out prayer cards and candy. Nathan - if Halloween is a good how do we celebrate for the glory of God. Patrick - its interesting that its turned into a season. (39:30) Break 2 Jan - I have a memory of when my husband made costumes for our kids. The best one was that my son was a front loading washing machine. I love the idea that its the people around us rather than what we do! so true! (43:09) Theresa - I was going to forgo Halloween but now I am going to use this open door night to give out my prayer cards. I am so excited now! I love you guys. (45:16) Crystal - I married into a catholic family who I love but they have very strict rules on Halloween. so for a long time I didn’t participate but with my newborn I want to start doing it again. How do I get my family on board by taking baby steps?

Fr. Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Discerning the Will of God What lead Fr. Kroll in becoming a priest? How do you discern the will of God? (12:58) how does our Freedom play a key role in discerning the will of God? (22:40) Break 1 Megan - Fr. was a classmate at Georgetown. Trying to decide whether to return to nursing or help at my parish. (28:38) Angela - Having trouble discerning about different job employment and what God's will is for me. How does perseverance differ from stubbornness in our prayer? (37:53) Break 2 What re some principles in discerning the will of God? (45:01) Linda - 75 years old. Husband passed away. I'm alone. I have family, but all are busy with their lives. I don't know what to do with the rest of my life. Health is so-so. Feel it declining. What should I do with my life now? How can we communicate God’s will to others who don’t have Faith?

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss St. Teresa of Avila (2:52) who was St Teresa of Avila? (11:52) what is a Doctor of the Church? What are some of the insights of writings in the life of St Teresa o Avila? (20:29) Break 1 Richard - Daughter is a Carmelite. Wanted to share what she's going through as a Carmelite and my experience as a father. (29:01) How did St. Teresa deal with opposition in her life? (35:42) Mike – I was able to visit her convent a few times. The greatest treasure of hers is her prayer 'Let nothing trouble you God is in control' (38:23) Break 2 What is a mystic? Why was it so difficult for St Teresa to be a Mystic? Resources The Autobiography of Saint Teresa of Avila: The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-autobiography-of-saint-teresa-of-avila-the-life-of-st-teresa-of-jesus/?srsltid=AfmBOooK8aIC1CeGtVwc5AHCAgS3xjR3LCcN7ntShF88zsccjMxrxTeP The Way of Perfection: Study Edition https://www.icspublications.org/products/teresa-of-avila-the-way-of-perfection-a-study-edition

Fr. Tom McCarthy joins Patrick to discuss Humility (3:21) what is true humility? How do we know when we are being humble? (11:46) Mary - Father mentioned humility leading to God. When I look at statues of Mary, she's frequently looking down out of humility. Very few paintings where you can look into her eyes. Why is Mary called blessed? (18:00) Hector - Balance between humility and the amount of work you expose yourself to at a non-profit organization. Within the context of working in a non-profit...the amount of work you lend yourself to in the context of humility. should you accept it every time? How does humility guide you? (20:46) Break 1 (22:26) Father shares his meeting with Pope Leo and how humility shapes hi life. (26:37) Bill - Regarding how pride is opposite of humility, but I've read that self-loathing is a sin against humility. Linda - Found something that's helped...Litany of Humility. Been praying it for years. I get a kick out of how it works. Emil from a listener who was told to be humble in order to love her husband. (36:56) Break 2 Email from Mary about choosing God’s will when it is different from your will? how can we use failure in our life to grow in humility? Email – How can I know if I am being humble or just being afraid of stepping out? Christine - Married 40 years, this past year, discovered indiscretions with my husband. Working on forgiving. Had an argument, he reminded me of things I had done that hurt him. I was completely humbled that I could hurt him the same way. Took it to confession and turned it around.

Fr. Daniel Klimek joins Patrick to discuss the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary (4:04) Why do we call the Joyful mysteries by that name? What is the story of the miracle of the Sun? (8:39) First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation (18:59) Richard - Immaculate Conception...Was Mary ever exposed to temptation? (22:54) Break 1 (24:27) Second Joyful Mystery the Visitation. Pat - Difference between blessed and blessed for Mary? (37:16) Break 2 (38:21) Jackie - Trying to understand in Luke 11 where the woman said blessed be the womb that carried you. Rather be those who hear the word of God and observe it. Gospel from Saturday Mass. (41:42) Third Joyful Mystery: Nativity

Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Apologetics: How to Defend the Faith What is apologetics? (13:02) John - Question about the blessed mother. Very detailed in 2 gospels. Where did this detailed info come from? Was it primarily dictated from the Blessed Mother? (22:00) Break 2 Duke - How do we know about the afterlife? Does our soul go to heaven or reincarnated? (27:01) Leslie - My son just left the church after several years after trying to convince son to become Catholic. Joined whatever his girlfriend is with. What do you do with that? How do you bring him back? Ed - Cradle Catholic. Recently finding my faith. Went to Catholic school and now reading scripture and bible and getting back to faith. Watching the Chosen and brother was asking me questions. Asked about Jesus being Jewish and why was he Jewish. Trying to talk to people with kindness and love. (36:36) Break 2 How do you approach apologetics with each group of people? (43:47) Mary Lou - I do apologetics a lot as a hairdresser. I was evangelized into the church 'quietly.' 5 people displayed holy, lovely, reverent attitude toward God. I'd have to ask them to give me more. Someone gave me a copy of a Thomas Merton book, and that was it...it was a conversion. Very happy ever since. Margaret-Mary - Now that I'll be 84 in December, this is the time in my life that I live in a Baptist community in NC. I am very proud of my Catholic faith. I'm professing Catholicism as I reach heaven. I was in religious life for 5 years. Was married and have children. Apologetics scared me. I understand it now and the Holy spirit is guiding me now that I have time to listen to RR and discern my faith.

Check out this Awesome encore from September 25, 2025 Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Anointing of the Sick What was it like for Father to administer the anointing of the sick during Covid times? (6:39) what is the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick? Bret – Some parishes have sessions of anointing of the sick. Is that allowed? (13:51) Walt - I have a sister in law who is not catholic and dying of cancer. If a non-Catholic requests it, can it be granted? Theresa - My granddaughter received a miracle hearing. She had seizures. It was my time to get anointed (I'm elderly) and a lady followed us and I asked Father to anoint my granddaughter. Said no because she isn't catholic, so I just anointed her myself. Started to be healed a week later. (22:54) Break 1 A woman writes in about getting anointed before an emergency C section and everything went well. (26:59) Scott - My son is having a surgery to remove his tousles. Would it be appropriate to have him get anointed? He has down syndrome? Margaret - Talking about niece and anointing of sick...Could you get anointing of the sick for someone who is on the autistic spectrum? (35:18) Robert - One of my best mates was to be anointed. He died 24 hours later. I think it was a great blessing. (39:56) Break 2 Johnny - Is it different from the apostolic pardon? (43:02) Tom - I was in a hospital in '23. Almost died. Priest gave me the sacrament and I popped up immediately. Still alive today! Bella - My brother in law is baptized and has all the sacraments. Has leukemia, but refusing to see a priest or the sacraments. Any advice how to take it from here. (47:01) Cynthia - I went through an experience with my brother who had cancer. Pain out of control. Priest came and at first wasn’t going to receive communion. 15 minutes later we got a room and it was like my brother wasn't sick. Our Lord was so generous. What if you aren’t sure if you can receive the anointing of the sick?

This three-part series kicks off with John and Blaine Eldredge talking about the lost art of noticing what God is up to in our lives—not just today but over time. While clarity is essential, the ultimate goal is to come into alignment with what God is doing. How do we do that? In Part 1, John and Blaine lay a solid foundation by revealing three specific suppositions for discerning God's work in our lives so we can join him there.Show Notes: The books referenced are The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis, Now and Then by Frederick Buechner, and The Inner Chamber and the Inner Life by Andrew Murray. The “3 Presuppositions for Discerning God's Work in Your Life” are: 1) God is speaking to all people at all times.2) Most people don't learn to discern God's work in isolation.3) God is interested in intimacy—and that means conversation, not observation._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppWatch on YouTubeThe stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here.More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App