FAITH HOPE & HISTORY with FR. BILL
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FAITH HOPE & HISTORY with FR. BILL

Fr. Bill Nicholas

English United States Education
Active · Publishes every 2 weeks

Key Metrics

Episodes
131
In catalog
Apple Rating
5.0 / 5
8 Apple ratings
Cadence
Every 2 Weeks
~every 12 days
Avg Length
26m
Per episode
Latest
Mar 21, 2026
Active

About the Show

Discussions on the Catholic Faith, the Finer Things of Life and how things fit into the greater arch of History and Current Events.

Partnership & Audience Signals

Established Catalog

131 episodes — long track record

Production & Distribution

Active Since
Feb 12, 2021
Consistency
62%
Format
Episodic
Hosting
anchor.fm

Recent Episodes

S6E17 LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED AS A PRIEST, part 7 - Uses and Abuses of Confession for Priests and Penitents

Mar 21, 2026 28m

Fr. Bill discusses the Sacrament of Confession and how both Priest Confessors and Penitents can grow lax in the celebration of such an important Sacrament. He also offers some suggestions to both…

S6E16 LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED AS A PRIEST, part 6 - A Matter of Conscience

Feb 27, 2026 25m

Fr. Bill discusses the issue of Conscience; how it used and misused in moral decision making and what it means for Christians. Is it an internal justification of any action? Is it a means whereby God…

S6E15 LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED AS A PRIEST, part 5 - When A Priest Embelishes the Mass Prayers

Feb 20, 2026 25m

Fr. Bill discusses the habit of some priest who embellish the words of the Mass and what it implies about their preaching. He also talks about why it is important for Priests to stick to the words of…

S6E14 LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED AS A PRIEST, part 4 - Reasons To Make Changes

Feb 06, 2026 33m

Fr. Bill discusses his basic principle for making changes in parishes in which he has served as a priest

S6E13 ARE WE STILL A PERSECUTED CHURCH? - Disruption at the Church in Minneapolis

Jan 23, 2026 27m

Fr. Bill comments on the disruption by protestors of a Christian Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota in light of the Church's celebration of its Martyrs. He also makes a comparison between the suffering…

S6E11 LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED AS A PRIEST, part 3 -- It is only the work of the Holy Spirit if it is my way

Jan 16, 2026 29m

Fr. Bill discusses the all-too-common habit of interpreting the work of the Holy Spirit (or the opposite) according to our own desire and agenda.

S6E11 LESSONS I'VE LEARNED AS A PRIEST - Part 2

Jan 02, 2026 28m

Fr. Bill discusses two more "rules" he has learned serving as a priest, offering his thoughts for reflection on how we conduct ourselves as a Church weather as leaders in a parish or as parishioners…

S6E10 LESSONS I'VE LEARNED AS A PRIEST

Dec 19, 2025 36m

Fr. Bill begins a series on the lessons he has learned serving as a priest for 25 years. With a little sarcasm, some humor but always addressing important spiritual issues he has had to face while…

S6E8 ST NICHOLAS & THE 17OOTH ANNIVERSARY OF NICAEA

Dec 06, 2025 17m

2025 marks the 1700th year since the first Ecumenical Council of the Catholic Church. Fr. Bill discusses its place in history, and as a context to the life of St. Nicholas of Myra, the inspiration…

S6E8 HEALTHCARE & EDUCATION - A Question of Rights

Nov 21, 2025 24m

Fr. Bill talks about the value of good healthcare and education, but should they be considered a "right".

S6E7 MARY AS CO-REDEMPTRIX - What is the Issue?

Nov 14, 2025 38m

Fr. Bill offers his thoughts on Pope Leo's reaffirming the Church's position that the title of Co-Redemptrix should NOT be used regarding the Blessed Virgin Mary.

S6E4 ST. FRANCIS BORGIA - Holiness Emerges Amid Scandal

Oct 10, 2025 15m

St. Francis Borgia was the third superior of the Jesuits; the second successor to St. Ignatius of Loyola. Fr. Bill talks about his life, legacy, and being that he came from the notorious Borgia…

S6E5 DID LEO JUST PULL A FRANCIS? - Pope Leo and the Senator Durbin Controversy

Oct 03, 2025 24m

Pope Leo recently responded to a question regarding Cardinal Blaise Cupich awarding Senator Dick Durbin a lifetime achievement award. His answer has stirred controversy among the usual suspects in…

S6E4 ERIKA KIRK & FORGIVENESS - Is it Even Possible?

Sep 26, 2025 27m

During a Memorial rally for her husband, Erika Kirk publicly declared that she forgives her husband's killer. Fr. Bill discusses the basic Christian mandate to Forgive and discusses the many…

S6E3 IGNORANCE OF HISTORY LEADS TO CATASTROPHE

Sep 19, 2025 38m

Fr. Bill discusses how an Ignorance of History has led to the divisions we see today in the Nation and in the Church, illustrating the dire consequences that result from a willing and often coerced…

S2E2 FAITH, HOPE & POLITICAL VIOLENCE

Sep 12, 2025 30m

Fr. Bill talks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the shooting at Annunciation School in Minneapolis, the history of political violence in the United States, and the hope for dealing with it as…

S6E1 New Season - American Pope in time for America's 250th Anniversary

Sep 05, 2025 12m

Pope Leo XIV was elected the first American-born Pope of the Catholic Church just in time for the beginning of the United States 250th year since its founding. Fr. Bill begins a new season of his…

S5E23 MORE ON POPE LEO XIV - Message to the USA (a speculation)

May 23, 2025 37m

It was reported that when Pope Leo XIV was asked if he had any message for his country of origin, the USA, he responded "a few". Fr. Bill talks about how we Catholics can anticipate (and get ahead…

S5E22 POPE LEO XIV - The First American Pope

May 09, 2025 36m

Fr. Bill offers his thoughts on the election of Pope Leo XIV.

S5E21 WHO WILL BE THE NEXT POPE? - The Papal Conclave and Papal History

May 02, 2025 33m

Fr. Bill offers his thoughts on who may be the next Pope and discusses interesting factors from Papal History to give some perspective on the up-and-coming proceedings.

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