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The Catholic Talk Show

Catholic Talk Show

Two laymen and a priest walk into a studio. It sounds like the setup to a joke, and sometimes it is. The Catholic Talk Show bills itself as hilarious, entertaining and informative. The hosts are Ryan DellaCrosse, Ryan Scheel and Fr. Rich Pagano, a parish priest.

Episodes mix banter with real teaching. One week might cover how to make a good confession or what happens at a funeral Mass. The next might take on a cultural controversy, a movie or a hot-button moral question. Fr. Rich brings a pastor's perspective, and the two Ryans bring the questions and reactions of ordinary laymen. The style is energetic, sometimes irreverent, and the hosts aim to stay faithful to Church teaching.

It suits inquirers who like their content lively and conversational, young adults, and anyone who needs proof that faithful Catholics can laugh. It's also available on video. Episodes about current events carry the hosts' opinions, not official teaching, so choose by topic.

Key Takeaways

  • Practical topics like confession and the Mass.
  • A priest's view alongside two laymen's questions.
  • Catholic takes on culture and current events.
  • Proof that faithful Catholics laugh a lot.
Why it’s on the shelf

It's a lively, funny take on faith and current questions from a priest and two laymen.

Recommended by: r/Catholicism 1, 2

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