The Catholic Talk Show

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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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael explore the most extreme monastic saints in Church history, examining how silence, solitude, fasting, and radical withdrawal from the world shaped their pursuit of holiness—and what modern Catholics can still learn from them today.

00:00 The Essence of Spiritual Retreat and Monasticism

05:52 The Importance of Rest and Reflection

11:16 The Desert Fathers: A Journey into Solitude

16:51 Extreme Monasticism: Stylites and Anchorites

22:49 Modern Monasticism and Urban Hermits

28:30 The Call for Discipline in Modern Life

31:51 The Role of Asceticism and Fasting

35:37 Exodus 90: A Path to Freedom

39:03 Creating Sacred Spaces and Routines

49:55 Embracing Silence and Presence

53:22 Conclusion
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