The Catholic Talk Show

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael dive into 10 lost Catholic Lent traditions that once shaped the Church’s penitential season—and why they’re worth reviving today.

00:00 Rediscovering Lent: Forgotten Traditions

02:51 The Evolution of Lenten Practices

05:34 The Hallelujah Burial

08:12 The Stripping of Altars and Veiling of Statues

11:17 Public Penitence

13:59 The Impact of Fasting and Deprivation

16:45 Cultural Reflections on Lent

19:28 The Role of Community in Lenten Observance

24:36 Cultural Practices During Lent

26:34 Exodus 40: A New Lent Program

28:09 Hallow App: Enhancing Lenten Practices

33:12 Exorcisms and Scrutinies

33:44 The Power of the Penitential Psalms

36:27 The Sign of Peace: A Lenten Reflection

38:06 Sundays During Lent: A Day of Reprieve

40:08 Personal Sacrifices: Sharing Lent Experiences

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by Alex Jones from Hallow to talk about Celebrity Catholic Influencers like Mark Wahlberg, Jonathan Roumie, Gwen Stefani, and others.
00:00 Introduction to Hallow and Its Mission

02:53 Innovative Partnerships with Celebrities

06:08 The Role of Influencers in Evangelization

09:09 Creating Content with Celebrities

12:12 Navigating Celebrity Partnerships

15:09 Real-Life Impact of Hallow's Outreach

18:09 Following Divine Guidance in Decision Making

22:17 Embracing the Season of Lent

29:58 Engaging Children in Faith Through Stories
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by Actor & Producer David Henrie to talk about finding God and his new series "Seeking Beauty"
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan rank every pope in the modern era (1846-2025) from Pius IX to Leo XIV

00:00 Ranking the Modern Popes
02:57 Pope Paul VI
06:58 Pope Pius IX:
09:28 Pope John Paul I
12:15 Pope Benedict XV
14:45 Pope St. Pius X
17:44 Pope St. John XXIII
19:57 Pope Leo XIII
22:52 Pope Pius XI
25:35 Pope St. John Paul II
28:44 Pope Pius XII
34:04 Pope Benedict XVI
41:43 Pope Francis
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael discuss choosing a patron saint and seeking their intercession.

00:00 Exploring Patron Saints

10:36 Understanding the Role of Saints

18:53 Finding Your Patron Saint

23:26 The Pursuit of Saints

30:20 Practical Steps to Choose a Saint
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