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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 relations...

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

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

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

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

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Avoiding the Comparison Trap (with Dr. Mario Sacasa)

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

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

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

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

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How Do We Overcome Deeply Rooted Vices?

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How Should We Prioritize Different Devotions?

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

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Healing and Hope Amidst Pornography and Masturbation Addiction (with Dr. Sarah D...

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What Does God Think of Divorce?

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

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

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

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Suffering: How Can We Carry Our Cross Like Jesus?

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The Church and Contraception (with Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio)

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Am I Worthy to Walk with Jesus?

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Is It Ever OK to Use Contraception? (with Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio)

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Can a Baptism Be Invalid?

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Waiting vs. Searching for a Spouse: What’s Right? (with Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio)

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What Is a Charism and Do I Have Any?

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Struggling with Infertility

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Is Cremation Allowed in the Catholic Church?

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Can I Read/Watch Harry Potter?

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What Is Emotional Chastity and Who Needs It?

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Facing Loneliness in Your Faith Journey

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How to Grieve Well

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Should I Bring My Kids to Adoration?

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How to Pray a Holy Hour

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Is the Eucharist Really Jesus?

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Why Is God Referred to as a "He"?

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Should Parents Name Their Children After a Saint?

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How to Deal with Shame

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What the Church Says About Medical Marijuana

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When Your Spouse Doesn’t Share Your Faith

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Retreats: Essential or Indulgent?

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How Do Husbands Want to Be Loved?

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Can Holy People Have Fun?

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Decision Making: Single vs. Married

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Međugorje: Private vs. Public Revelation

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Can Christians Work Out to Look Good?

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Overcoming Envy

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Can Catholic Moms Have Careers?

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Is It Possible to Have a "Happy" Death?

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