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Today's Youth. Today's Truth.
Youth for Truth is a Catholic podcast where young adults, teens, and millennials have honest conversations about faith, culture, life challenges, spirituality, and living as Catholics in today’s world. Hosted by Fr. Simon Esshaki, each episode features real stories and practical insights from young Catholics navigating work, school, relationships, mental health, social media, and the daily struggle to live out their faith.
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If you’re searching for Catholic youth podcasts, Christian conversations, or relatable faith-based discussions that speak to real life, this show is for you.
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Do Ambitious Women Have to Sacrifice Their Dreams for Marriage?
We sat down with two smart and successful young Chaldean women, who just graduated from college, to talk about the pressure they’re feeling right now. Like many young women in our community, they’re…
Young Men Get Real About Money, Marriage, & Why They Hide Their Feelings
Two young guys sit down with us for a very honest chat about what life actually feels like right now as young Catholic men trying to make it. They don’t hold back on the biggest pressures: wondering…
Christian Women on Relationships, "Situationships," & Red Flags for Guys
Two young Chaldean women sit down and say what a lot of us are thinking but nobody says out loud. They talk about how terrifying it feels to hand your whole life to one person in front of God, why…
Why “Good Church Kids” End Up Spiritually Lukewarm
Ever feel like you’re physically at Mass or singing in choir but your mind is a million miles away? Like you’re just checking “faith stuff” off your list instead of actually meaning any of it? That’s…
College or Straight to Hustle? How to Plan Your Future & God's Will
Sometimes the biggest thing on a young person's mind is that quiet fear of “what if I mess up my future and let my whole family down?” We chat with three teens about the pressure they feel to be…
Why We Gossip & How to Stop
Today we’re diving into one of those everyday struggles we all deal with — gossiping. Is it really a sin? When does it cross the line into something serious? And how do you even know if you’re doing…
I Keep Confessing the Same Sins Over and Over: Scrupulosity & Gravity
Hey, if you go to confession a lot but keep falling into the same sins over and over, you're not alone—and this episode is for you. Fr. Simon sits down with two high school guys who are super active…
How to Actually Forgive Someone (Even When You Can't Forget)
Fr. Simon sits down with three young women from Temecula to have a real, no-filter conversation about one of the hardest things ever: forgiveness. We all get hurt by friends, family, or people we…
Can You Get Rich AND Keep God First?
🚨 Can You Get Rich AND Keep Your Faith in Jesus Strong? What if you could chase big money, build real success, and still keep God FIRST? We try to answer the exact question many young Christians are…
Gen Z Catholic Girls: Toxic Friends, Gossip, Parents, & Identity Crisis
Teen girls and young women: feeling torn between your culture, school drama, social media pressure, and trying to stay true to your faith? You’re not alone. In this episode we’re diving deep into the…
Teen Drinking Parties: High School Struggles & Temptations
High school can be tough—peer pressure, parties, drinking, and staying true to your faith don't always mix. Fr. Simon chats with a couple teenage boys about real struggles: temptation at parties, the…
7+ Hours a Day on Your Phone?! How to Fight Social Media Addiction
Struggling with 7+ hours of doomscrolling everyday? You're not alone! Fr. Simon has an honest conversation with two young Catholic women from the Chaldean diocese in Michigan, and they open up about…
Nuns Who Write Vampire Books & Watch Anime for Jesus?! Sr. Orianne Tells All
A nun who grew up reading the Bible AND Quran becomes a media missionary?! Sr. Orianne Pietra René (Daughters of St. Paul) shares her incredible journey: multi-faith home (Protestant dad +…
Life as a Catholic Athlete: MLB Pitcher Trevor Williams on Faith & Baseball
Welcome to an incredibly exciting episode of Youth for Truth! Today, we're honored to host professional baseball player, Trevor Williams, for a candid conversation that goes beyond the diamond. In…
Emily Wilson on Modesty, Body Image, and Catholic Dating
The way we teach modesty is broken. For years, Catholic women heard one message: "Cover up so men don't sin." But what if that approach misses the point entirely? In this special episode, Emily…
A Day in the Life of a Chaldean Sister
We welcome Sisters Rose and Cecilia, who share their inspiring journeys of faith and their lives in the convent. From heartfelt stories of their personal transformations to the joy of community life,…
'Eleven Is the Virgin Mary?' Stranger Things and Spiritual Warfare
On another edition of 'Youth for Truth' coming to you from #SEEK26, we discuss the wildly popular show 'Stranger Things' (spoiler-free) and its themes of fighting against demonic attacks and possible…
Discerning God's Will | Fr. Simon Esshaki | Live at SEEK26 (Full Talk)
"How to Discern Boldly" presented by Seton Teaching Fellows. In this workshop led by Fr. Simon Esshaki, we explore the journey of discerning God's will in our lives. Whether you're considering the…
Matt Fradd on Joining 'Daily Wire' and Finding Peace in an Online World
What does it really take to stay faithful when the whole world is watching—and judging—your every move? On this very special episode recorded live at SEEK26 in Columbus, we were blessed to sit down…
Self-Image & Reputation: What Mother Mary and Modern Teens Have in Common
Our guests Stella and Jennifer get real about self-image, gossip, and what it feels like to constantly be seen and judged. Framed through the story of Mother Mary, they talk about the pressure to fit…
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Youth for Truth has published 23 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Christianity, Religion & Spirituality.
Youth for Truth is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 36m.
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