Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

Ascension

Episodes 316
Avg. Duration 27m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 4.9 (2,617)
Since May 2018
Latest Episode Oct 2025

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About This Podcast

Ask Fr. Josh is the podcast where I hear you out and do my best to help you navigate the tricky times in life when our Catholic Faith doesn’t give you an easy “fill-in-the blank” answer. On this show, we’ll listen to one another, problem solve together, and ultimately entrust everything to our Lord. If this is your first time tuning in, here’s how the show goes: Each episode, I'll address three to four of your questions. I’ll cover everything from Catholic teaching to moral dilemmas to relationship advice. I'm not perfect, and I can’t guarantee that my advice is going to make things easy, but I'll do my best to share what I've learned during my time as a priest, pastor, and friend. Send me your questions at ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh

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Oct 29, 2025 0m

Fr. Josh shares an update about the show. Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh’s shownotes or go to www.AscensionPress.com/askfatherjosh Submit your questions and feedback to Fr.Josh…

Easter Special: Fasting Beyond Lent

Apr 24, 2025 14m

In this special Easter episode, Fr. Josh answers a question about continuing the practice of fasting beyond Lent. He encourages us to reflect on our own fasting and prayer practices that can…

Is Self-Care Prideful? (With Dr. Brian Pedraza)

Apr 10, 2025 29m

How do we practice self-care without falling into vanity or pride? Dr. Brian Pedraza joins Fr. Josh to explore the sin of pride, the deadly vice at the root of all sin. Together, they answer a…

Greed: How Much Money Should Catholics Have? (with Dr. Brian Pedraza)

Apr 03, 2025 29m

How much money should Catholics have? Dr. Brian Pedraza joins Fr. Josh to discuss the vice of greed and how Catholics should understand the gift of money in relation to their individual vocations and…

When the Noonday Devil Strikes (with Dr. Brian Pedraza)

Mar 27, 2025 23m

Have you noticed that busyness, laziness, or procrastination often hinder your efforts to pray? Dr. Brian Pedraza joins Fr. Josh to discuss the sin of acedia or sloth, also known as the "noonday…

Conquering Lust in an Oversexualized World (with Dr. Mario Sacasa)

Mar 20, 2025 31m

Do you feel discouraged trying to combat lust in your life? Dr. Mario Sacasa joins Fr. Josh to discuss the sin of lust. Together, they answer questions about strategies to avoid falling into lust and…

Gluttony: Food Addiction vs. Overindulgence (with Dr. Mario Sacasa)

Mar 13, 2025 22m

What does the sin of gluttony exactly look like in our lives? Dr. Mario Sacasa and Fr. Josh delve into the vice of gluttony, exploring its definition, manifestations, and the psychological and…

Avoiding the Comparison Trap (with Dr. Mario Sacasa)

Mar 06, 2025 31m

In today's competitive society, it's easy to fall into the comparison trap. Dr. Mario Sacasa joins Fr. Josh to explore the sin of envy through the lens of evolutionary psychology and the teachings of…

How Do We Let Go of Control? (with Sr. Josephine Garrett)

Feb 27, 2025 23m

Pride can mislead us into believing we are the center of everything and that we have complete control. Sr. Josephine Garret joins Fr. Josh to discuss the sin of pride and its various expressions in…

Navigating Attractions and Lust in Relationships (with Sr. Josephine Garrett)

Feb 20, 2025 29m

What do our attractions reveal? Sr. Josephine Garrett joins Fr. Josh to answer questions about navigating attractions we may experience outside of marriage and how to discern a relationship with…

When Does Anger Become Sinful? (with Sr. Josephine Garrett)

Feb 13, 2025 31m

We all experience anger for different reasons, but how do we prevent anger from turning into wrath? Sr. Josephine Garrett joins Fr. Josh to answer questions about dealing with anger, conflict, and…

Why Do I Feel Sadness When Others Succeed? ( with Sr. Josephine Garrett)

Feb 06, 2025 29m

Why do we feel sadness when others succeed? Sr. Josephine Garrett joins Fr. Josh Johnson to discuss the sin of envy as he begins his season on the seven deadly sins. Together, they answer a question…

How Do We Overcome Deeply Rooted Vices?

Jan 30, 2025 31m

It sometimes feels impossible to stop the deeply rooted sins of the heart. Fr. Mark-Mary joins Fr. Josh to offer advice and encouragement on overcoming persistent vices and allowing God to love us in…

How Should We Prioritize Different Devotions?

Jan 23, 2025 29m

Finding time for the various devotions the Catholic faith offers—such as the rosary, adoration, daily Mass, and reading Scripture—can sometimes feel overwhelming. In this discussion, Fr. Mark-Mary…

Should We Receive Holy Communion on the Tongue or in the Hand?

Nov 28, 2024 22m

Are you receiving the Eucharist on the tongue or in the hand? Is one way better? Fr. Josh Johnson provides clarity on this misconception based on information from the General Instruction of the Roman…

Healing and Hope Amidst Pornography and Masturbation Addiction (with Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio)

Nov 21, 2024 38m

What effect does pornography and masturbation have on relationships and marriage? How can we maintain hope in times of doubt? Fr. Josh Johnson is joined by Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio to dissect the…

What Does God Think of Divorce?

Nov 14, 2024 20m

Divorce is a difficult topic. Fr. Josh Johnson shares sympathy and advice based on Catholic teaching for anyone struggling in this season. We are reminded that throughout the hardest times, Jesus is…

The Truth About IVF (with Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio)

Nov 07, 2024 29m

Why is IVF wrong? Fr. Josh Johnson and Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio broach the topic of in vitro fertilization (IVF). They look at the ethics of this subject with a human dignity lens while being sensitive…

Do I Need to Go to Mass In-Person Every Week?

Oct 31, 2024 22m

Going to Mass in-person can be hard. Can we make our lives easier by streaming Sunday Mass from home? Fr. Josh Johnson explains that going to Mass is not about what we can get out of it, but what we…

Natural Family Planning: What It Is and What It Isn’t (with Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio)

Oct 24, 2024 29m

Fr. Josh Johnson and Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio discuss the many facets of Natural Family Planning (NFP) and share resources if this is something that you are learning or struggling with. There is no one…

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