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? |
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? |
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? |
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
![]() 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
![]() 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
![]() 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
![]() 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! |