As division and polarization continue to plague our world, Father Dave welcomes Bob Bordone to discuss how conflict can be an opportunity to forge stronger relationships. Bob is Senior Fellow at Harvard Law School as well as the founder and former director of the Harvard Negotiation and Mediation Clinical Program. His latest book, co-authored with neurologist Dr. Joel Salinas, is called, “ Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In. ”...
Mar 12, 2025•22 min
A caller named Samuel asks Father Dave about the wording in the Our Father. “I don't know if maybe I'm overthinking this, but in the Lord's Prayer, there's that part we say, ‘lead us not into temptation.’ Why do we say that?” Samuel asks. “I just took it as a given that there's no circumstance in which God would deliberately tempt us to sin, and I was just wondering what the significance was of asking God to not lead us into temptation.”...
Mar 06, 2025•8 min
Team Busted Halo recently traveled across the country to broadcast from the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress , but one of our guests traveled all the way from Australia to speak at the event! Father Dave welcomes Father Richard Leonard, a Jesuit priest and pastor of Our Lady of the Way in North Sydney. He is the author of numerous books including, “ Why God? Stories to Inspire Faith ” and “ Hatch, Match and Dispatch: A Catholic Guide to Sacraments ” from Paulist Press....
Mar 04, 2025•22 min
Lent is almost here, and Father Dave welcomes Colleen Reiss Vermeulen to discuss her new book, “ Simply Scripture for Lent and Easter: A Daily Guide to Reading the Bible .” Colleen is the co-founder of CatholicBiblicalSchool.org and a teacher and director with the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan .
Feb 27, 2025•17 min
While broadcasting from the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress , Father Dave welcomes Vatican Observatory Director Brother Guy Consolmagno to discuss two of his latest books, “ When Science Goes Wrong: The Desire and Search for Truth ” and “ A Jesuit's Guide to the Stars: Exploring Wonder, Beauty, and Science. ”...
Feb 25, 2025•16 min
As we approach Lent, Father Dave welcomes Josh Noem, editorial director of Ave Maria Press , to discuss his new devotional, “ Lord Show Me the Way. ”
Feb 18, 2025•17 min
We are all called to share the Gospel with the world, and Father Dave welcomes Father David Michael Moses , who seeks to evangelize through social media. In addition to his service as a diocesan priest in Texas, Father David Michael has a popular presence online where he shares stories of his priestly life.
Feb 10, 2025•20 min
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of February is for vocations to the priesthood and religious life, and Father Dave welcomes Rhonda Gruenewald to discuss how we can better foster those callings. Rhonda is the president and founder of Vocation Ministry , which works internationally with parishes and schools to establish or revive their own vocation ministries on the local level....
Feb 06, 2025•22 min
As we strive to be saints in the making, Father Dave welcomes Daryl Grigsby to highlight holy men and women from his new book, “ Catholics for the Common Good: An Eternal Offering. ”
Feb 04, 2025•18 min
The Vatican released a new document on the relationship between artificial and human intelligence, and Father Dave highlights sections of the 30-page note. " Antiqua et Nova ,” is a joint project between the Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and the Dicastery for Culture and Education.
Jan 29, 2025•10 min
A listener named Ashley asks Father Dave, “Can you help me appreciate Ordinary Time? It just feels like downtime until the next important season.”
Jan 28, 2025•19 min
You may have memorized the words to a favorite song or quote, but have you ever tried memorizing Scripture? Father Dave welcomes back friend of the show Jackie Angel to discuss her new book and accompanying podcast is called “Memorize Scripture: Simple Steps to Pray, Ponder, and Practice God's Word.”...
Jan 23, 2025•21 min
Father Dave answers an anonymous question regarding a prayer often said at Mass. The listener asks, “What is meant by ‘Light from Light’ in the Nicene Creed ?”
Jan 20, 2025•17 min
2025 celebrates a Jubilee year in the Catholic Church, and Father Dave welcomes Scripture teacher and veteran tour guide Joan Watson to discuss. She is pilgrim formation manager for Verso Ministries and author of the new book, “ Opening the Holy Door: Hope-Filled Scripture Reflections from St. Peter's Basilica. ”...
Jan 13, 2025•18 min
New Year’s Day is often viewed as a fresh start, but 2025 began in sorrow following an attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Brett shares his emotions about the tragedy as a New Orleans resident, and team Busted Halo discusses finding hope in times of despair.
Jan 09, 2025•21 min
A listener named Beth asks Father Dave how she can best support her son who is discerning his vocation. “At the age of 12, my son told me that he thinks he wants to be a priest when he grows up. That thought hasn’t changed in the past year,” she says. “Just looking for some extra input, because I’m worried about being a bad mom. Don’t get me wrong, both my husband and I would be thrilled if he becomes a priest, but we don’t want to make any accidental missteps. If Father Dave could [offer] some ...
Jan 07, 2025•15 min
As the new year approaches, Father Dave welcomes Father Mark-Mary Ames to discuss a new resource to help you grow closer to Christ through the Blessed Mother in 2025. Father Mark-Mary is the Director of Communications and the Director of Priestly Studies of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and the host of the upcoming “ The Rosary in a Year ” podcast from Ascension.
Dec 19, 2024•16 min
The holiday season is often a time of joy, but it can also highlight grief in our lives. To help families who are facing loss, Father Dave welcomes back Anthony DeStefano to discuss his new children’s book, “ Christmas in Heaven. ”
Dec 12, 2024•12 min
Advent is a time to reflect on the incarnation, and Father Dave welcomes Catholic director D.J. Caruso to discuss his new Netflix film “ Mary ” all about the Blessed Mother. The film stars young Israeli actors as Mary and Joseph, as well as two-time Academy Award Winner Anthony Hopkins as King Herod.
Dec 10, 2024•21 min
A listener named Matt asks Father Dave about an upcoming Marian solemnity. He says, “Why is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception moved from December 8 to December 9 [this year]?”
Dec 05, 2024•7 min
There is a lot to celebrate during the holiday season, and Father Dave welcomes Steffani Aquila to help us better honor Catholic feasts in our homes all year. Steffani is founder of Liturgy Culture and Kitchen by His Girl Sunday , an online space inspiring Catholic culture and liturgical living in the home and parish. Her new book is called “ Festive Faith: Catholic Celebrations Through the Year and Around the World. ”...
Dec 03, 2024•20 min
Since its Broadway debut 21 years ago, the musical “Wicked” has transported audiences to Oz for a nuanced story about good, evil, and human nature. As part one of the movie adaptation arrives in theaters, Father Dave welcomes acclaimed Hollywood director Jon M. Chu. In addition to “Wicked,” he is known for directing visually ambitious blockbuster event films, such as “Crazy Rich Asians” and “In the Heights.”
Nov 26, 2024•9 min
A listener named Kay asks Fr. Dave, “How does the Church want one to complete an advanced directive?”
Nov 21, 2024•15 min
As we look forward to Advent and Christmas, Father Dave welcomes Rebecca and Stephen Grabill to talk about how to live out these seasons in your home. They share ideas for liturgical living in their new book, “ The Joy of Advent: Family Celebrations for Advent & the Twelve Days of Christmas. ”
Nov 19, 2024•21 min
An anonymous listener asks Father Dave, “What does the Bible say about reincarnation?
Nov 14, 2024•11 min
While discussing Father Dave’s duties as First Consultor for the Paulist Fathers , Father Dave, Brett, and Krista talk about handling the more mundane moments of one’s vocation.
Nov 07, 2024•15 min
As the United States approaches the 2024 presidential election, Father Dave welcomes back Father Bryan Massingale to discuss voting as a Catholic and overcoming division as we move forward. Father Bryan is professor of theological and social ethics at Fordham University in New York.
Oct 31, 2024•26 min
Father Dave and Brett joined Lino Rulli and Tyler Veghte of “ The Catholic Guy Show ” on SiriusXM’s Catholic Channel for the “Spanish Saints, Sacramentals, and Sangria Pilgrimage.” They traveled with 95 listeners to famous Catholic churches and cities across Spain, including Madrid, Ávila, Toledo, Barcelona and more.
Oct 29, 2024•29 min
As the United States approaches the 2024 presidential election, Father Dave welcomes back friend of the show and ethicist Dr. Charlie Camosy to discuss forming one’s conscience ahead of voting. His latest article for “The Atlantic” is called, “ Pro-life Voters Are Politically Homeless. ”
Oct 24, 2024•26 min
Father Dave and Brett joined Lino Rulli and Tyler Veghte of “ The Catholic Guy Show ” on SiriusXM’s Catholic Channel for the “Spanish Saints, Sacramentals, and Sangria Pilgrimage.” They traveled with 95 listeners to famous Catholic churches and cities across Spain, including Madrid, Avila, Toledo, Barcelona and more.
Oct 22, 2024•22 min
