

Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)
Ascension
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
Send me your questions at ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh
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Apr 29, 2021 • 24min
God's Chosen People, Vernacular Translations of the Bible, and The Second Coming of Jesus
Fr. Josh answers questions about God's chosen people, the development of vernacular translations of the Bible, and predictions about the second coming of Jesus.
Snippet From the Show
Nobody can predict the second coming of Jesus, for only the Father knows.
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Apr 22, 2021 • 24min
Ministry Burnout, Mary's Titles, and the Diaconate
Fr. Josh answers questions about experiencing ministry burnout, why we have different titles for Mary, and the process of discerning the diaconate.
Snippet From the Show
If ministry becomes our God, that is a problem.
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Apr 15, 2021 • 31min
Growing in Patience, Discerning Third Orders, and True Crime Entertainment
Fr. Josh answers questions about growing in the virtue of patience, discerning entering a third order as a lay person, and whether true crime entertainment can be harmful for our souls.
Snippet From the Show
The virtue of patience teaches us to surrender to the reality that we are not is control of everything.
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Apr 8, 2021 • 23min
Honoring Parents, What If Aliens Exist, and the Power of the Holy Spirit
Fr. Josh answers questions about honoring our parents, how the Church would respond to the discovery an intelligent alien species, and how to develop a relationship with the Holy Spirit.
Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.
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Apr 1, 2021 • 22min
An Invitation to Pray: Holy Week Meditation
As we enter into Holy Week, Fr. Josh invites you to pray with him as he meditates on the passion, death and resurrection of Christ.
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Mar 25, 2021 • 31min
Union with God, Enoch & Elijah, and Visionary Saints
Fr. Josh discusses what it means to become partakers of God's divine nature, how Enoch and Elijah were taken up to heaven prior to the time of Christ, and how the Church looks at mental health when investigating apparitions and visions.
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"For the Son of God became man so that we might become God."- St. Athanasius
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Mar 18, 2021 • 29min
Receiving Communion, Calling Priests "Father", and Being Present to Others
Fr. Josh answers questions about receiving Communion, why we call priests "father", and how we can detach from our smartphones so we can be present to those around us.
Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.
Snippet From the Show
"When are present to those around us, we are being present to Christ who dwells within them."
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Mar 11, 2021 • 37min
Interfaith Dating, Catholic Postures at Mass, and the Litany of Humility
Discover the nuances of interfaith dating and the beauty of respecting diverse beliefs. Explore the significance of different postures during Mass, like kneeling, as acts of reverence. Delve into the challenging yet rewarding practice of the Litany of Humility to enhance spiritual fulfillment. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community, personal growth, and a stronger relationship with God through focused prayer and genuine support from one another.

Mar 4, 2021 • 25min
Special College Edition: Consistent Prayer, Young Saints, and Diversity in Campus Ministry
In this special edition of Ask Father Josh, Fr. Josh answers questions from college students. He discusses how to develop a consistent prayer life when you have a busy schedule, as well as how to cultivate cultural diversity in campus ministry. He also shares inspirational saints who were holy when they were young.
Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.
Snippet From the Show
“The higher we go, the better we shall hear the voice of Christ.”- Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
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Feb 25, 2021 • 25min
Mindfulness Meditation, Did Jesus Have Siblings, and the Joy of the Lord
Fr. Josh explains whether Catholics should practice mindfulness meditation, if Jesus had other siblings, and how to experience the joy of the Lord.
Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.
Snippet From the Show
“The more we receive the delight of Jesus, the more we begin to delight in ourselves just as we are."
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