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Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

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October 29, 2025 · 1 min

Fr. Josh shares an update about the show. Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh’s shownotes or go to www.AscensionPress.com/askfatherjosh Submit your questions and feedback to Fr.Josh by filling out a form at…
Easter Special: Fasting Beyond Lent

April 24, 2025 · 15 min

In this special Easter episode, Fr. Josh answers a question about continuing the practice of fasting beyond Lent. He encourages us to reflect on our own fasting and prayer practices that can strengthen our spiritual life. Stay tuned for a…
Is Self-Care Prideful? (With Dr. Brian Pedraza)

April 10, 2025 · 29 min

How do we practice self-care without falling into vanity or pride? Dr. Brian Pedraza joins Fr. Josh to explore the sin of pride, the deadly vice at the root of all sin. Together, they answer a question about how to care for ourselves while…
Greed: How Much Money Should Catholics Have? (with Dr. Brian Pedraza)

April 3, 2025 · 30 min

How much money should Catholics have? Dr. Brian Pedraza joins Fr. Josh to discuss the vice of greed and how Catholics should understand the gift of money in relation to their individual vocations and responsibilities. Together, they answer…
When the Noonday Devil Strikes (with Dr. Brian Pedraza)

March 27, 2025 · 24 min

Have you noticed that busyness, laziness, or procrastination often hinder your efforts to pray? Dr. Brian Pedraza joins Fr. Josh to discuss the sin of acedia or sloth, also known as the "noonday devil". Together, they answer a question…

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

March 20, 2025 · 31 min

Do you feel discouraged trying to combat lust in your life? Dr. Mario Sacasa joins Fr. Josh to discuss the sin of lust. Together, they answer questions about strategies to avoid falling into lust and how parents can raise children with a…
Gluttony: Food Addiction vs. Overindulgence (with Dr. Mario Sacasa)

March 13, 2025 · 23 min

What does the sin of gluttony exactly look like in our lives? Dr. Mario Sacasa and Fr. Josh delve into the vice of gluttony, exploring its definition, manifestations, and the psychological and spiritual dimensions associated with it. They…
Avoiding the Comparison Trap (with Dr. Mario Sacasa)

March 6, 2025 · 31 min

In today's competitive society, it's easy to fall into the comparison trap. Dr. Mario Sacasa joins Fr. Josh to explore the sin of envy through the lens of evolutionary psychology and the teachings of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Together, they…
How Do We Let Go of Control? (with Sr. Josephine Garrett)

February 27, 2025 · 24 min

Pride can mislead us into believing we are the center of everything and that we have complete control. Sr. Josephine Garret joins Fr. Josh to discuss the sin of pride and its various expressions in our lives. They answer a question about…
Navigating Attractions and Lust in Relationships (with Sr. Josephine Garrett)

February 20, 2025 · 29 min

What do our attractions reveal? Sr. Josephine Garrett joins Fr. Josh to answer questions about navigating attractions we may experience outside of marriage and how to discern a relationship with someone who struggles with lust. Snippet…
When Does Anger Become Sinful? (with Sr. Josephine Garrett)

February 13, 2025 · 31 min

We all experience anger for different reasons, but how do we prevent anger from turning into wrath? Sr. Josephine Garrett joins Fr. Josh to answer questions about dealing with anger, conflict, and unforgiveness in our families and…
Why Do I Feel Sadness When Others Succeed? ( with Sr. Josephine Garrett)

February 6, 2025 · 29 min

Why do we feel sadness when others succeed? Sr. Josephine Garrett joins Fr. Josh Johnson to discuss the sin of envy as he begins his season on the seven deadly sins. Together, they answer a question about why it's so hard to desire the…

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About the show

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