Wed, 3 August 2016
Crying babies? Loud cell phone rings? A caller asks about how priests handle distractions during mass. (Original Air 07-19-16) |
Mon, 8 February 2016
How does not eating meat once a week benefit me spiritually? The team explains.
0:00 Intro 6:18 Question 24:52 Coming Attractions |
Mon, 1 February 2016
#466 Should you celebrate the civil wedding anniversary date or the wedding anniversary date in the Catholic Church?
#466 Should you celebrate the civil wedding anniversary date or the wedding anniversary date in the Catholic Church? |
Mon, 25 January 2016
What do you do if your child's godparent is M.I.A.? We explain.
0:00 Intro 5:35 Question 22:40 Coming Attractions |
Tue, 19 January 2016
#464 How do you say yes to God when you can't hear God calling? |
Mon, 14 December 2015
#463 Why did Pope Francis open the "Holy Doors" to begin the Jubilee Year of Mercy? |
Mon, 30 November 2015
#462 How do I respond to my niece saying she is an Atheist? |
Mon, 16 November 2015
Why have two versions of the same story? The team explains.
0:00 Intro 13:23 Question 32:00 Coming Attractions |
Fri, 16 October 2015
#460 Can you disagree with church teaching and still be a faithful Catholic? |
Mon, 5 October 2015
If you had a falling out with someone awhile ago and they are reaching out to you, should you reconnect with them? We have some advice. 0:00 Intro 14:38 Question 27:48 Coming Attractions |
Mon, 21 September 2015
What do you do when a person special to you didn't invite you to their wedding after a falling out? We have the answer. |
Tue, 8 September 2015
Pope Francis is back in the news with an announcement that has a lot of people asking questions. We have answers!
0:00 Intro 4:00 Question
24:20 Coming Attractions |
Mon, 24 August 2015
#456 How do I talk to my kids about creation? |
Mon, 17 August 2015
#455 Do I have to go to Sunday Mass when I visit China? |
Mon, 27 July 2015
#454 Does my husband who is Christian but not Catholic get to skip Purgatory? |
Mon, 20 July 2015
#453 What is the relationship between penance and absolution for sins? |
Mon, 29 June 2015
#452 Why is the age of confirmation being lowered?
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Mon, 8 June 2015
#451 If Mary of Bethany is not Mary Magdalen then why is she not at the foot of the cross but Mary Magdalen is?
#451 If Mary of Bethany is not Mary Magdalen then why is she not at the foot of the cross but Mary Magdalen is? |
Mon, 1 June 2015
#450 Do I have to wait for a deceased Christian to be sainted before involving them in my prayers? |
Mon, 18 May 2015
#449 Why can Baptism be performed by anyone in extreme situations but Anointing of the Sick can't? |
Mon, 11 May 2015
#448 How do I help my friends understand that celebrating First Communion is a big deal? |
Mon, 4 May 2015
#447 How would you describe the concept of "hell"? Is it really a biblical concept?
We answer a few questions about hell.
0:00 Intro
6:33 Question
26:46 Coming Attractions
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Mon, 27 April 2015
#446 Where in the Bible does it authorize the use of a Pope? The team answers a question about the Pope.
0:00 Intro 15:12 Question 32:32 Coming Attractions |
Mon, 20 April 2015
#445 Is misleading your opponent in a game a sin? / Are you only forgiven for sins you verbally confessed?
#445 Is misleading your opponent in a game a sin? / Are you only forgiven for sins you verbally confessed? |
Mon, 13 April 2015
#444 Where was Saint Joseph during the Crucifixion? What ever happened to Saint Joseph? We explain. BONUS: We answer where Jesus' clothes came from after the Resurrection.
0:00 Intro 10:16 Question 1 16:00 Question 2 22:15 Coming Attractions |
Mon, 23 March 2015
Should I attend the rehearsal dinner on Good Friday for my daughter's wedding? What should you do when a big event happens on Good Friday? We have some advice.
0:00 Intro 8:18 Question 17:10 Coming Attractions |
Mon, 16 March 2015
The team explains some Mass protocol. 0:00 Intro 6:26 Question
22:56 Coming Attractions |
Mon, 9 March 2015
We answer a question about a Lenten dilemma. 0:00 Intro 10:46 Question
23:44 Coming Attractions |
Mon, 2 March 2015
We answer a question about a not-so-prominent biblical figure. 0:00 Intro 9:43 Question
21:37 Coming Attractions |
Mon, 23 February 2015
This week's podcast answers a question about the Sacrament of Marriage. 0:00 Intro 9:39 Question
26:41 Coming Attractions |
Mon, 16 February 2015
#438 - Can we fulfill our Sunday obligation as a Roman Catholic if we attend an Eastern Catholic church?
A look at different Catholic churches and what it means for your Sunday obligation. 0:00 Intro 13:00 Question
27:02 Coming Attractions |
Mon, 9 February 2015
Say what? We answer a question about how to address the idea of "speaking in tongues." 0:00 Intro 6:12 Question
23:58 Coming Attractions |
Mon, 2 February 2015
We love answering questions that come from our Lutheran listeners! This week – tips for how to be a good godparent if you're not Catholic. 0:00 Intro 4:27 Question
16:25 Coming Attractions |
Mon, 26 January 2015
Have you ever wondered: Is there a difference between Christianity and Catholicism? We dive right in to the question on this episode.
0:00 Intro 7:01 Question
30:47 Coming Attractions |
Tue, 20 January 2015
Messiah, Son of God, Little League pitcher? We answer a young listener's question about Jesus' childhood. BONUS: Explanation about Heaven for a 2-year-old. 0:00 Intro 7:30 Question 1 18:28 Question 2
24:52 Coming Attractions |
Mon, 12 January 2015
What do these words mean? Did Jesus rise from the dead before? We clarify on this edition of the Busted Halo Cast.
0:00 Intro 10:00 Question 19:30 Coming Attractions
22:07 Church Search |
Mon, 5 January 2015
#432 - Is it a sin to discern that you are not meant for a religious vocation after two years of being a novice?
We answer a question about religious vocation and permanent commitment. 0:00 Intro 5:18 Question 24:32 Coming Attractions
26:08 Church Search: Listener Picks |
Mon, 15 December 2014
Just in time for Christmas, some prep for confession if you haven't been to church in a while. 0:00 Intro 8:06 Question 25:00 Coming Attractions
28:11 Church Search: Listener Picks |
Mon, 8 December 2014
This week's podcast answers questions about Mary. 0:00 Intro 6:08 Question 20:23 Coming Attractions
21:55 Church Search: Listener Picks |
Mon, 24 November 2014
Timing is everything -- especially getting to Mass on time. The team discusses arriving late.
0:00 -- Intro 6:05 -- Question 22:36 -- Coming Attractions 24:19 -- Church Search: Listener Picks |
Mon, 17 November 2014
With Thanksgiving around the corner, the team discusses family and forgiveness.
0:00 -- Intro 5:25 -- Question 21:58 -- Coming Attractions 24:30 -- Church Search: Listener Picks |
Mon, 10 November 2014
This week, we talk about what Heaven will be like -- What age do we appear in Heaven and will we recognize other people? 0:00 -- Intro 6:02 -- Question 20:03 -- Coming Attractions 21:57 -- Church Search: Listener Picks |
Mon, 3 November 2014
On this week's podcast, we talk about baptism -- What happens when you're baptized and if you ever need to be rebaptized.
0:00 – Intro 5:15 -- Question 23:11 -- Coming Attractions
24:59 -- Church Search: Listener Picks |
Mon, 27 October 2014
We answer a timely question for the celebration of the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls and Dia de Los Muertos. 0:00 – Intro 13:10 -- Question 25:50 -- Coming Attractions 28:18 -- Church Search: Listener Picks |
Wed, 22 October 2014
What will heaven be like? Will we be married? This week's podcast has the answer about what comes after "death do us part." 0:00 – Intro 7:52 -- Question 18:31 -- Coming Attractions 19:59 -- Church Search: Listener Picks
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Wed, 15 October 2014
On this week's podcast: questions about bishops and cardinals and a discussion of the Synod of Bishops. 0:00 – Intro 10:00 -- Question 26:56 -- Coming Attractions 29:12 -- Church Search: Listener Picks |
Mon, 6 October 2014
#422 How do you respond when you're asked to be a godparent but you don't feel ready for the responsibility?
Asked to be a godparent? We review the requirements.
0:00 – Intro 6:37 -- Question 20:32 -- Coming Attractions 23:30 -- Church Search: Listener Picks |
Mon, 29 September 2014
We dive into the meanings of the gospel writers' accounts of Jesus' Resurrection.
0:00 – Intro 7:10 -- Question 26:56 -- Coming Attractions 29:17 -- Church Search: Listener Picks |
Mon, 22 September 2014
We have suggestions for how to respond when someone makes fun of your faith.
7:18 -- Question 22:14 -- Coming Attractions
24:46 -- Church Search: Listener Picks |
Mon, 15 September 2014
Moses, Elijah, Jesus…all fond of mountaintop experiences! We explain why. 0:00 – Intro 9:12 -- Question 23:38 -- Coming Attractions
26:23 -- Church Search: Listener Picks |
Mon, 8 September 2014
How can we justify praying to saints as if they have specific magical powers?
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Tue, 26 August 2014
Learn more about the timing of the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation. 0:00 — Intro 10:28 — Question 29:00 — Coming Attractions
31:06 — Church Search: Listener Picks |
Mon, 18 August 2014
Listeners, this is Fr. Steve's last podcast! We answer a question about the Bible’s many versions. 0:00 — Intro 14:25 — Question 30:45 — Coming Attractions
33:48 — Church Search: Listener Picks |
Tue, 12 August 2014
#415- How can we demonstrate how our faith impacts our behavior to others in the workplace without being too obvious?
Want to show how your faith impacts your life while at work but just don't know how? The Busted Halo Cast has some tips. 0:00 — Intro 6:21 — Question
15:15— Coming Attractions |
Tue, 5 August 2014
Considering a call to religious life and also struggling with paying back student loans? The Busted Halo Cast has some advice. 0:00 — Intro 6:46 — Question
24:27 — Coming Attractions |
Tue, 29 July 2014
Do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions of faith? Want to get out of a rut? The Busted Halo Cast has some insight. 0:00 — Intro 10:00 — Question
23:15 — Coming Attractions |
Mon, 21 July 2014
Wait — There are more books in the Catholic Bible? We'll tell you why on this episode of the Busted Halo Cast. 0:00 — Intro 7:52 — Question
25:39 — Coming Attractions |
Tue, 15 July 2014
Do you ever wonder what the priest is doing with the water, wine, and the chalice? We talk about the rituals of Mass.
0:00 — Intro 5:45 — Question
20:00 — Coming Attractions |
Tue, 8 July 2014
Struggling with what you believe? Does something feel "off" at church? The Busted Halo Cast talks about exploring your faith.
0:00 — Intro 7:45 — Question
23:20 — Coming Attractions |
Tue, 1 July 2014
This week’s podcast covers a serious topic – funerals in cases of suicide.
0:00 — Intro 7:23 — Question
19:29 — Coming Attractions |
Tue, 24 June 2014
On this week’s podcast – a conversation about prayer postures during Mass. 0:00 — Intro 7:56 — Question
19:44 — Coming Attractions |
Tue, 17 June 2014
With things getting warmer outside, the Busted Halo Cast answers a question about when things start getting heated up on the inside! 0:00 — Intro 5:10 — Question
22:52 — Coming Attractions |
Tue, 10 June 2014
A little water, a little Father-Son-and-Holy Spirit -- and you have a baptism! On this episode we talk about the Sacrament of Baptism. 0:00 — Intro 5:20 — Question 21:55 — Coming Attractions
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Mon, 2 June 2014
Altar call anyone? On this week’s episode we answer a question about publicly being asked to repent and declare your faith. 0:00 — Intro 6:36 — Question
19:30 — Coming Attractions |
Mon, 26 May 2014
#404 -- Is it okay to ask the priest questions during confession? Sin — or no sin? On this week’s episode we answer a question about asking questions during the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 0:00 — Intro 6:00 — Question
17:25 — Coming Attractions |
Fri, 16 May 2014
What to do about people who leave Mass early? Should I stay or should I go? This Busted Halo Cast covers the topic of leaving Mass early. 0:00 — Intro 5:12 — Question
23:50 — Coming Attractions |
Mon, 12 May 2014
This episode of the Busted Halo Cast answers a question about interfaith marriage in the Catholic Church.
0:00 — Intro 6:50 — Question 19:53 — Coming Attractions |
Fri, 2 May 2014
The date of Easter changes every year. Why? We have the answer -- plus this week’s scripture readings as the Season of Easter continues.
0:00 — Intro 5:21 — Question
15:23 — Coming Attractions |
Mon, 28 April 2014
Happy 400th Busted Halo Cast! Things have changed a bit through the years – as you can see in the photo to the right. For this very special episode, we have an “on location” report from Fr. Dave to help us answer a caller’s question of faith. Here at the Busted Halo Cast, we go to great lengths to get your questions answered! Coming Attractions -- We’re on the road to Emmaus with Jesus and the disciples, sharing hospitality and breaking bread with one another. Church Search from the most famous Catholic church in the world -- St. Peter’s Basilica. Save your frequent flyer miles for a visit.
Don’t miss this special edition of the Busted Halo Cast -- and thank you for listening!
0:00 — Intro 5:21 — Question
15:23 — Coming Attractions |
Tue, 15 April 2014
Podcast #399 – Why Do Catholics Pray To Mary and the Saints?
The Busted Halo Team answers a question about prayer and the tradition of Mary and the Saints as they relate to our prayer lives.
0:00 — Intro 7:48 — Question 28:13 — Coming Attractions |
Tue, 8 April 2014
It’s Extreme Home Makeover: Church Edition! The Busted Halo team answers a question about side altars and their purpose in today’s churches. Coming Attractions from Matthew -- It's Palm Sunday! |
Fri, 28 March 2014
"Is there a rhyme or reason for choosing a saint name?" Question begins at 5:00. 'Coming Attractions' reads from Ezekiel. 'Church Search' visits Philadelphia, PA. |
Tue, 25 March 2014
Do Lutherans cross themselves and genuflect like Catholics do? Question begins at 9:12. 'Coming Attractions' reads from Ephesians 5. 'Church Search' visits Muncie, Indiana. |
Tue, 18 March 2014
How can I be less negative during Lent? Fr. Dave & Barbara are on location from the Anaheim Convention Center and the 2014 L.A. Religious Ed Congress. 3-17-14. |
Mon, 10 March 2014
"Is it a sin to kneel DURING the 'Holy, Holy' and 'Lamb of God' as opposed to afterward?" Question begins at 9:45. 'Coming Attractions' reads the Transfiguration from Matthew 17. 'Church Search' visits Las Vegas, Nevada. |
Tue, 4 March 2014
LENT 2014! "Did I fulfill my Sunday Mass obligation when I attended a Russian Orthodox service? Question time is 11:55. 'Coming Attractions' reads from Matthew 4. 'Church Search' visits Portland, Maine. |
Tue, 25 February 2014
'What do the letters after a priests name mean?' Question begins 6:55. 'Coming Attractions' reads from Matthew 6. 'Church Search' visits Knoxville, TN. |
Wed, 19 February 2014
"Do cremated remains have to be buried in a Catholic cemetery?" Question begins 7:40. 'Coming Attractions' reads from Matthew 5. 'Church Search' visits Windsor, Canada. |
Thu, 13 February 2014
Why is a non-Catholic marriage require an annulment in the Catholic Church? Question begins at 7:30. 'Coming Attractions' reads from 1st Corinthians. 'Church Search' visits Tacoma, Washington. |
Wed, 5 February 2014
"Can I baptize myself?" Question begins at 6:30. 'Coming Attractions' reads from the Gospel of Matthew. 'Church Search' visits Cedar Falls, Iowa. |
Thu, 23 January 2014
"How can we have faith in the Bible with all its exaggerations?" Question is at 10:20. 'Coming Attractions' reads from the Gospel of Matthew. 'Church Search' visits Honolulu, HI. |
Thu, 16 January 2014
How did the Gospel writers come to know the stories they wrote in the Gospels?" Question begins at 8:09. 'Coming Attractions' reads from the Gospel of John. 'Church Search' |
Fri, 10 January 2014
"How can I talk with my friend about my faith without it becoming conflictual?" Question begins at 7:56. 'Coming Attractions' reads from the prophet, Isaiah. 'Church Search' visits Miami, FL. |
Thu, 19 December 2013
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Thu, 12 December 2013
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Thu, 5 December 2013
"Why is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception moved this year?" Question time is 8:45. 'Coming Attractions' reads from Isaiah. 'Church Search' visit Jonesboro, Arkansas. |
Tue, 26 November 2013
Did God change the vocation of people who leave religious life? Question time is 9:18. 'Coming Attractions' reads from Isaiah. 'Church Search' visits Dallas, TX. |
Fri, 15 November 2013
"Did Jesus Suffer While He Was in Hell?" Question begins at 8:00. 'Coming Attractions' reads from Psalms. 'Church Search' visits Indianapolis, IN. |
Wed, 30 October 2013
Must we have children to make our lives valuable? Question begins at 3:26. Happy Halloween & All Saints Day! 10-30-13 |
Thu, 17 October 2013
"How can I tell what God wants me to do with my life?" Question is at 5:00. 'Coming Attractions' reads from Luke. 'Church Search' visits Upper Saddle River, NJ. |
Thu, 10 October 2013
"Can I make up for a missed Holy Day of Obligation?" Question begins at 8:50. 'Coming Attractions' reads from Luke's Gospel. 'Church Search' visits Albuquerque, NM. |
Fri, 4 October 2013
Why Does Our Priest Consume Extra Hosts After Communion? Question is at 13:30. 'Coming Attractions' reads from II Timothy. 'Church Search' visits Chico, CA. |
Wed, 25 September 2013
What can I do when I am physically unable to genuflect? Question starts at 9:45. 'Coming Attractions" reads the Lazarus parable from Luke. 'Church Search' visits Meridian, Idaho. |
Wed, 11 September 2013
Why do Catholics have to get married in a Catholic Church? Question begins at 8:00. 'Coming Attractions' reads from Luke. 'Church Search' visits Salt Lake City, UT. |
Fri, 6 September 2013
"Do All Priests Take a Vow of Poverty?" Question begins at 8:20. 'Coming Attractions' reads from Luke. 'Church Search' visits Lawrence, Kansas. |
Thu, 22 August 2013
"Do Saints Have to Be Catholic?" Question begins at 6:40. 'Coming Attractions' reads from Luke's Gospel. 'Church Search' visits Rapid City, SD. |
Wed, 14 August 2013
Is it okay for men to wear earrings while serving at Mass? Fr. Steve is on retreat... Question begins at 7:23. 08-15-13. |
Thu, 8 August 2013
What does tithing mean to you? Question begins at 6:55. 'Coming Attractions' reads from Luke. 'Church Search' visits Arlington, VA. |
Fri, 2 August 2013
What are your favorite World Youth Day memories? Recorded in front of a live audience at Vivo Rio at World Youth Day in Brazil. Special guests Lino Rulli and Brett Siddell assist in answering the question. 08-02-13. |
Fri, 26 July 2013
As you may know, World Youth Day is happening! On this week's Busted Halo Cast, Fr. Dave answers a vocation question in Rio! Question begins at 5:15. Check out this video of Fr. Dave's answer from World Youth Day where he addressed English-speaking pilgrims on vocations at the US National Gathering. Fr. Dave begins speaking at the 1:10:00 mark. And, don't forget to follow our ongoing coverage of World Youth Day on our Rio 2013 blog! There are photos, videos, Pope Francis sightings, and more! |