Best Catechism In A Year Podcasts (2025)

1
Day 129: Many Vocations (2025) 12:46

1h ago12:46

12:46

This "In Brief" section reviews all that we have learned in recent episodes. In the Church, “the faithful" refers to clerics and the laity with various callings in each. Fr. Mike explains how God calls every human being to unity with him. No matter our vocations, we must surrender our lives to the Lord and participate in the priestly, prophetic, an…

1
Habemus Papam! Why I’m Loyal to the Church Under Leo XIV (#334) 25:21

2h ago25:21

25:21

Hours after white smoke announced Pope Leo XIV, Greg reflects on Cardinal Robert Prevost’s election as the first American pope. Exploring Leo XIV’s choice of name, traditional regalia, and call to “build bridges,” Greg sees hope for a pope who unites past and future, left and right, in a tumultuous century. Rejecting speculation, he calls for loyal…

1
Friday of Week 3 of Eastertide - John 6: 52-59 26:54

20h ago26:54

26:54

To support the ministry and access exclusive content, go to: ⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/logicalbiblestudy⁠⁠⁠ For complete verse-by-verse audio commentaries from Logical Bible Study, go to: ⁠⁠⁠https://mysoundwise.com/publishers/1677296682850p John 6: 52-59 - 'My flesh is real food and my blood is real drink.' Catechism of the Catholic Church Paragraphs: …

1
Day 128: Unique Calls to Holiness (2025) 16:44

9h ago16:44

16:44

The Lord calls everyone to live a life of surrender, and we have been looking at the various ways God calls people to grow in holiness. Religious life includes the public profession of vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience; members of secular institutes dedicate themselves to living in the world and helping to sanctify it. We also learn that tho…

1
Mary’s Immaculate Conception- A Beautiful Light 11:42

2d ago11:42

11:42

This podcast is a thematic journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, spanning over 40 weeks with 160 episodes during the Jubilee Year of Hope. Each week, four episodes will be released with the goal of deepening our understanding and love for our Catholic beliefs. Father Andy Laframboise is pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Beal…

1
The Mother of My Lord Comes to Me 14:20

2d ago14:20

14:20

This podcast is a thematic journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, spanning over 40 weeks with 160 episodes during the Jubilee Year of Hope. Each week, four episodes will be released with the goal of deepening our understanding and love for our Catholic beliefs. Father Andy Laframboise is pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Beal…

1
Blessed Mary Ever-Virgin 12:08

2d ago12:08

12:08

This podcast is a thematic journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, spanning over 40 weeks with 160 episodes during the Jubilee Year of Hope. Each week, four episodes will be released with the goal of deepening our understanding and love for our Catholic beliefs. Father Andy Laframboise is pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Beal…

1
Man or God? 17:10

2d ago17:10

17:10

This podcast is a thematic journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, spanning over 40 weeks with 160 episodes during the Jubilee Year of Hope. Each week, four episodes will be released with the goal of deepening our understanding and love for our Catholic beliefs. Father Andy Laframboise is pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Beal…

1
Thursday of Week 3 of Eastertide - John 6: 44-51 17:45

2d ago17:45

17:45

1
Tartaria or Catholicism? Rediscovering a Lost Civilization (#333) 43:11

1d ago43:11

43:11

Dive into the wild Tartaria conspiracy and discover a deeper truth: modernity bulldozed a sacred way of life, but Catholicism holds the key to reclaiming it. Host Greg explores how cathedrals, G.K. Chesterton, and the Mass connect us to a lost world, and why today’s souls are hungry for roots—and why the Church is their home–sparking a Catholic rev…

1
Day 127: Consecrated Life (2025) 21:36

1d ago21:36

21:36

There are many ways that God calls people to lives of holiness. Just as he calls lay people to holiness, he also calls individuals to consecrated life, including hermits, consecrated virgins, widows, and religious. In a very intentional, specific, and lifelong way, those in consecrated life commit themselves to the evangelical counsels of poverty, …

1
Announcement - Gospel of John Commentary 5:32

3d ago5:32

5:32

The complete chronological verse-by-verse audio commentary for the Gospel of John is now available! Check out the commentary here: ⁠https://mysoundwise.com/publishers/1677296682850p

1
Wednesday of Week 3 of Eastertide - John 6: 35-40 16:46

3d ago16:46

16:46

1
Day 126: Prophetic and Kingly Offices (2025) 19:35

3d ago19:35

19:35

In addition to Christ's priestly office, lay people are called to participate in Christ's prophetic and kingly offices. They take part in Christ's prophetic office by evangelizing and proclaiming Christ by word and with the testimony of their lives. Fr. Mike explains that the laity participate in Christ's kingly office in their hearts. They do this…

1
Cosplay or Catholicism? Are Sacred Things Really Sacred? (#332) 28:17

3d ago28:17

28:17

In this episode, Greg Smith dives into Flannery O’Connor’s bold claim: “If it’s only a symbol, to hell with it.” Reflecting on his own conversion and a pivotal moment on Ireland’s Skellig Michael, Greg explores why the reality of Catholic sacraments and aesthetics matters. He critiques three groups—liberal Protestants, evangelicals, and progressive…

1
Tuesday of Week 3 of Eastertide - John 6: 30-35 17:00

4d ago17:00

17:00

1
Day 125: Vocation of the Laity (2025) 19:36

4d ago19:36

19:36

The term "laity" refers to all the faithful, except those in Holy Orders and those who belong to a religious state approved by the Church. We learn about the special vocation lay people have to seek the Kingdom of God as they engage in temporal affairs. They live in the world and bring the Gospel to places priests and religious cannot access. Fathe…

1
Episode 255 - Jesus reveals His Almighty Father has given Him the supernatural power to grant eternal life to His disciples - Sunday May 11, 2025 - Jn 10:27-30 8:19

5d ago8:19

8:19

Jesus reveals His Almighty Father has given Him the supernatural power to grant eternal life to His disciples. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Fraternity so he can seek union with the Trinity, his family and Catholic brothers and by seeking the Gift of Fortitude from the Holy Spirit so he can rely on the Almighty …

1
May 2025 Q&A 24:46

5d ago24:46

24:46

This is a bonus episode, where we respond to some recent listener questions. To support the ministry and access exclusive content, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/logicalbiblestudy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For complete verse-by-verse audio commentaries from Logical Bible Study, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mysoundwise.com/publishers/1677296682850p⁠⁠…

1
‘Late Nite Catechism’ celebrates its 32nd anniversary

5d ago

—

Dean Richards comtinues his This Week in Theatre segment with Vicki Quade, co-creator of Late Nite Catechism, who joins Dean in studio to discuss the show’s 32nd anniversary performance and the show’s inspiration and evolution over the years. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7397837/7397837_2025-05-04-204937.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dean Richards’ …

1
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | May 4

5d ago

—

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Mark Carman (in for Andy Masur) start things off by talking about Star Wars Day (May the 4th). Additionally, they discuss balloons and Dean’s fear of heights. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us down south to Enigma, Georgia. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medi…

1
Monday of Week 3 of Eastertide - John 6: 22-29 19:25

5d ago19:25

19:25

To support the ministry and access exclusive content, go to: ⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/logicalbiblestudy⁠⁠⁠ For complete verse-by-verse audio commentaries from Logical Bible Study, go to: ⁠⁠⁠https://mysoundwise.com/publishers/1677296682850p John 6: 22-29 - 'Do not work for food that cannot last, but for food that endures to eternal life.' Catechism of …

1
Dr. Silver: Why you should not inhale helium

5d ago

—

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about the dangers of inhaling helium. Additionally, he discusses recent studies regarding Beta blockers and Statins. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiL…

1
Day 124: Teaching, Sanctifying, and Governing (2025) 22:23

5d ago22:23

22:23

There are three offices that belong to the episcopal college: the teaching office, the sanctifying office, and the governing office. Fr. Mike gives us an overview of the functions within these offices and clarifies the charism of infallibility in matters of faith and morals. As we learn about the authority of the episcopal college, Fr. Mike encoura…

1
3rd Sunday of Easter (Year C) - John 21: 1-14 22:15

6d ago22:15

22:15

1
Dr. Jim Blessman and Dustin Blessman - 05/03/2025 26:46

6d ago26:46

26:46

Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show with Bo Bonner- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr- Faith…

1
Day 123: The Pope (2025) 17:05

6d ago17:05

17:05

Who is the Pope? Today, we focus on the role of the Pope in the Catholic Church as the Vicar of Christ and pastor of the entire Church. The Catechism teaches us that the institution of the papacy dates back to that powerful moment in the Gospel when Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter, the “rock”, and handed him the keys of the Church. Fr. Mike unp…

1
Feast of Saints Phillip & James, Apostles - John 14: 6-14 22:40

7d ago22:40

22:40

1
Day 122: Christ’s Faithful (2025) 20:30

7d ago20:30

20:30

There are three primary roles among Christ’s faithful: the hierarchy, the laity, and consecrated life. Fr. Mike explains the difference between these three roles, emphasizing that they are equal in dignity but different in the way they support the Church’s mission. We also learn that all of Christ’s faithful share in the priestly, prophetical, and …

1
Friday of Week 2 of Eastertide - John 6: 1-15 19:14

8d ago19:14

19:14

To support the ministry and access exclusive content, go to: ⁠⁠http://patreon.com/logicalbiblestudy⁠⁠ For complete verse-by-verse audio commentaries from Logical Bible Study, go to: ⁠⁠https://mysoundwise.com/publishers/1677296682850p John 6: 1-15 - 'The feeding of the five thousand.' Catechism of the Catholic Church Paragraphs: - 439 (in 'Christ') …

1
Day 121: The Apostolate (2025) 17:45

8d ago17:45

17:45

For the Church to remain truly apostolic, she must exercise the apostolate, which is the mission “to spread the Kingdom of Christ over all the earth.” Today’s readings remind us that all members of the Church are “sent out” on a mission to proclaim the Good News. Most importantly, Fr. Mike emphasizes that charity, drawn from our unity with Christ, …

1
Thursday of Week 2 of Eastertide - John 3: 31-36 16:56

8d ago16:56

16:56

To support the ministry and access exclusive content, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/logicalbiblestudy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For complete verse-by-verse audio commentaries from Logical Bible Study, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mysoundwise.com/publishers/1677296682850p⁠⁠ John 21: 1-14 - 'Jesus stepped forward, took the bread and gave it to them, and the same with the fish.' …

1
What I Don't Want in a New Pope (#331) 32:30

8d ago32:30

32:30

What kind of pope does the Church need today? In this episode, Greg argues against the modern expectation of a charismatic, media-savvy “influencer” pope, reflecting on how John Paul II’s global brand set a new standard that shaped perceptions of Benedict XVI and Francis. Instead, Greg calls for a quiet, faithful steward who guards the truth, clean…

1
Hide and Seek 11:29

9d ago11:29

11:29

This podcast is a thematic journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, spanning over 40 weeks with 160 episodes during the Jubilee Year of Hope. Each week, four episodes will be released with the goal of deepening our understanding and love for our Catholic beliefs. Father Andy Laframboise is pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Beal…

1
Audio file Original Sin- A disfigurement of the face 13:46

9d ago13:46

13:46

This podcast is a thematic journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, spanning over 40 weeks with 160 episodes during the Jubilee Year of Hope. Each week, four episodes will be released with the goal of deepening our understanding and love for our Catholic beliefs. Father Andy Laframboise is pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Beal…

1
Audio file What's in a name? 14:13

9d ago14:13

14:13

This podcast is a thematic journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, spanning over 40 weeks with 160 episodes during the Jubilee Year of Hope. Each week, four episodes will be released with the goal of deepening our understanding and love for our Catholic beliefs. Father Andy Laframboise is pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Beal…

1
The Word became flesh 16:47

9d ago16:47

16:47

This podcast is a thematic journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, spanning over 40 weeks with 160 episodes during the Jubilee Year of Hope. Each week, four episodes will be released with the goal of deepening our understanding and love for our Catholic beliefs. Father Andy Laframboise is pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Beal…

1
Day 120: The Apostolic Church (2025) 16:11

9d ago16:11

16:11

The fourth mark of the Catholic Church is her "apostolic" nature. Fr. Mike explains the three ways the Church is apostolic and discusses how this characteristic shapes the unique structure and Tradition of the Catholic Church. He also encourages us to pray for our local bishops, who continue to shepherd us in the Faith today as the Apostles' succes…

1
Inside the Conclave: The 60-Year Fight Over the Church’s Vision (#330) 43:16

9d ago43:16

43:16

Greg dives into the Vatican politics shaping the 2025 papal conclave, revealing a 60-year fight for the Church’s soul between the Concilium and Communio visions born after Vatican II. While Concilium’s openness to modern culture has often aligned with Western leftist ideals, Communio champions timeless tradition, and these dueling perspectives will…

1
Wednesday of Week 2 of Eastertide - John 3: 16-21 23:08

10d ago23:08

23:08

To support the ministry and access exclusive content, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/logicalbiblestudy⁠⁠⁠⁠ For complete verse-by-verse audio commentaries from Logical Bible Study, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mysoundwise.com/publishers/1677296682850p⁠ John 3: 16-21 - 'God sent his Son into the world so that through him the world might be saved.' Catechism of …

1
Day 119: The Church’s Missionary Mandate (2025) 17:17

10d ago17:17

17:17

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the many aspects of the Church’s missionary mandate. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of engaging and living out Christ’s great commission. We conclude today with a reflection on the fact that it is the love of Christ that urges us on in our mission of patience in bearing witness to the Gospel. Today’s readings…

1
Tuesday of Week 2 of Eastertide - John 3: 7-15 22:22

11d ago22:22

22:22

To support the ministry and access exclusive content, go to: ⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/logicalbiblestudy⁠⁠⁠ For complete verse-by-verse audio commentaries from Logical Bible Study, go to: ⁠⁠⁠https://mysoundwise.com/publishers/1677296682850p⁠ John 3: 7-15 - 'No one has gone up to Heaven except the Son of Man who has come down from heaven.' Catechism of …

1
Day 118: The Church and Non-Christians (2025) 22:46

11d ago22:46

22:46

Fr. Mike examines the relationship between the Church and non-Christian religions. He discusses that while there is some degree of goodness and truth in every religion, the fullness of truth exists in the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the statement from the early Church Fathers that “outside the Church there is no salvati…

1
Episode 254 - Jesus causes a miraculous catch of fish and challenges and commands Peter to lead His Church - May 4, 2025 - Jn 21:1-19 11:33

12d ago11:33

11:33

Jesus causes a miraculous catch of fish and challenges and commands Peter to lead His Church. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Gratitude so he can frequently thank God for making him a Catholic man and by pursuing the Virtue of Prudence so he can rightly strive to have an “all-in” love for Jesus. Go to EveryCatholi…

1
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | April 27

12d ago

—

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off talking about their former days in the music radio industry. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to McClean Virginia, where elementary students received the very first tests of the Polio vaccine. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kish…

1
Monday of Week 2 of Eastertide - John 3: 1-8 29:24

12d ago29:24

29:24

To support the ministry and access exclusive content, go to: ⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/logicalbiblestudy⁠⁠⁠ For complete verse-by-verse audio commentaries from Logical Bible Study, go to: ⁠⁠⁠https://mysoundwise.com/publishers/1677296682850p⁠ John 3: 1-8 - 'Unless a man is born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God.' Catechism of the Catholic Chu…

1
Dr. Jeremy Silver: Measles is 10-times more contagious than Ebola

12d ago

—

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about measles, including some of its side effects and signs to look for. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from listeners. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_m…

1
Day 117: The Church Is Catholic (2025) 22:03

12d ago22:03

22:03

We continue our examination of the four marks of the Church with today’s mark: catholic. Fr. Mike explains that “catholic” means that the Church is universal in two senses. The first is that Christ is fully present in her, and so receives the fullness of the means of salvation. Second, it goes out to all peoples; everyone belongs. Today’s readings …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Catechism In A Year Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen