Bad Catholic Podcast by Trisha F. Espinoza

Episodes 5

Avg. Duration 23m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (4)

Since Dec 2024

Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

On the Bad Catholic Podcast, we explore Catholicism from a real, imperfect point of view. Hosted by Trisha F. Espinoza, a former TV exec turned life coach and mentor, this podcast is for anyone who feels like a "bad Catholic" but is still trying to figure out how to be a good one. Joining Trisha are her parents – her mom, Toni, a spiritual director, and her dad, David, a deacon. So who better to go to for advice? In each episode, Trisha asks tricky questions about reconciling modern life with Catholic teachings. Sometimes things get deep and sometimes funny- but always honest. Whether you're a cradle Catholic, a questioning one, or just here for the chisme, join us as we navigate life and faith and maybe, just maybe, learn how to be better Catholics—flaws and all. Bienvenidos a nuestra familia!

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Recent Episodes

S1E4 Reading The Bible: Dad, Am I Doing It Right?!

May 01, 2026 23m Transcript

In this episode of Bad Catholic, Trisha shares how she started reading the Bible on a whim after an unexpected moment at a bookstore—right where God placed it, front and center. Now she’s wondering,…

S1E3 Divine Detours: Hard Lessons From Medjugorje

May 01, 2026 22m Transcript

In this episode of Bad Catholic, host Trisha and her sister Lisa recount how their spontaneous trip to Croatia took an unexpected turn after watching the documentary Apparition Hill, which inspired…

S1E7 Confession: Why Didn't I Feel Anything?

May 01, 2026 27m Transcript

In this episode of The Bad Catholic Podcast, Trisha shares a deeply personal and vulnerable experience: her first confession in over 30 years. Nervous and unsure of what to expect, she opens up about…

S1E6 Annulment Myths Debunked

May 01, 2026 20m Transcript

What’s an annulment, and why does it matter? Trisha dives into one of the most misunderstood aspects of Catholic marriage with her father, Deacon David. They break down what an annulment really…

S1E8 Mom's Christmas Miracle

Dec 18, 2024 35m Transcript

What would you do if your spouse, only 49 years old, was given a terminal diagnosis? When doctors told Toni her husband would only live a few years if he didn't get a heart transplant, her world fell…

S1E5 Getting Through Grief with Grace

Nov 10, 2024 23m Transcript

In this heartfelt episode of The Bad Catholic Podcast, Trisha and her mom, Toni, open up about their personal journeys through grief and the challenges their family is facing. Toni reflects on the…

S1E2 I Get It From My Momma - She Was a Bad Catholic, Too?

Oct 20, 2024 20m Transcript

In this episode of the Bad Catholic Podcast, host Trish Espinoza and her mother, Toni, engage in a heartfelt conversation about what it means to be a 'bad Catholic.' Toni shares her spiritual…

S1E1 Dad's Faith Journey: From Bad Catholic to Deacon David

Oct 10, 2024 29m Bonus Transcript

In this deeply personal episode, follow co-host David Espinoza’s faith journey from a casual Christian to an ordained deacon. It’s a heartwarming story filled with unexpected twists, miracles, and…