I’m starting a list of Catholic podcasts. The list is small now, but will grow. If you have any to suggest, please submit them here.
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54 Days of Roses- Catholic Rosary Novena Maritza Mendez In this series you will join a 54-day rosary novena focused on petition and thanksgiving, guided by daily recordings of the mysteries of the Rosary. Each episode invites devotion to Mary as intercessor and encourages listeners to bring specific prayer intentions, grow in perseverance, and deepen their relationship with God. The program alternates between 27 days of petition and 27 days of thanksgiving, supports communal and personal prayer, and offers a rhythm of reflection, hope, and spiritual transformation.
All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri Ascension Examines Scripture teaching and the life of faith through weekly discussions that connect doctrine with everyday experience. Topics include prayer, virtue, morality, family life, and spiritual growth, offering clear explanation of belief and guidance for living it in the modern world.
Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast) Ascension Features real questions from listeners about life, faith, morality, relationships, and everything in between. Each episode addresses three to four viewer-submitted inquiries, pulls in teaching from the tradition, and offers practical insight rooted in real-world dilemmas. Topics range from vices and virtues to prayer, work, love, and decision-making in the modern age. Ideal for anyone seeking clarity, encouragement, and honest conversation about how faith intersects with everyday challenges.
Bible in a Year Fr. Mike Schmitz Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes.
Catching Foxes Luke and Gomer Conversations about how faith intersects with everyday life including culture entertainment work and relationships. The tone is informal candid and often humorous while occasionally touching on sensitive or explicit themes. Episodes range from commentary on current trends and media to personal stories and spiritual reflection.
Catholic and Anti-Catholic History by Various LibriVox Free audiobooks of public-domain texts recorded by volunteers around the world. Each selection presents the full text of a classic work—novel, essay, poetry, biography or philosophical writing—read with care and made available for download, streaming or offline listening. Episodes (or chapters) are clearly labeled, organized into books, and mean to be accessible anytime for personal enrichment, travel, or quiet reflection. The collection spans many genres, many languages and is entirely free to use: listen, share or even volunteer to record yourself.
Catholic Answers Focus Catholic Answers Explores foundational beliefs, difficult questions, and real-world challenges of faith through expert interviews and clear dialogue. Each episode examines a specific topic—from ethics and the human person to scripture and ancient teaching—and presents both reasoned arguments and practical applications for life today. Designed for listeners who want to deepen not only what they believe but why they believe, the show aims to equip you to engage thoughtfully, speak confidently, and live with integrity.
Catholic Culture Audiobooks James T. Majewski, CatholicCulture.org Narrations of classic Catholic texts, including full books, sermons, letters and poems, with a particular focus on St. John Henry Newman and the Church Fathers
Catholic Daily Reflections My Catholic Life! Catholic Daily Reflections offers a brief audio meditation centered on the day’s Scripture passage, liturgical season, or saint-feast. Produced by My Catholic Life!, the series presents the beauty and splendor of the Catholic faith in an earthy and practical way, inviting listeners to deepen prayer, surrender to God’s mercy, and grow in holiness through small regular practices. Whether you have five minutes on a commute, in the morning, or during a break, these reflections aim to accompany you through the rhythms of everyday life and the Church calendar.
Catholic Daily Reflections with Dr. Tim Gray Brief daily reflections rooted in Scripture and the tradition of the Church with a focus on encouraging personal prayer, virtue, and trust in God. Each episode highlights a passage or theme and offers simple guidance for applying it to everyday life including relationships, work, and interior growth. Listeners are invited to form consistent habits of meditation, gratitude, and spiritual attentiveness while drawing motivation and strength from the liturgical calendar and the rhythm of the year.
Catholic in a Small Town Mac and Katherine Barron Highlights life, faith, family and entertainment through the eyes of Mac and Katherine Barron, Catholic converts raising kids in a small town. Weekly conversations cover raising children, Catholic issues, scouting, movies, books, games and anything else that comes up.
Catholic Inspiration Fr. Andrew Ricci Invites listeners to reflect on pilgrimage, journey, meaning, and spiritual destination through stories, interviews, and reflections. Explores how places, people, and moments become invitations to growth, understanding, and encounter with mystery, offering glimpses into movement both outward and inward toward greater depth and purpose.
Catholic Money Mastermind - Financial Planning conversations with Catholic CFP® Practitioners Catholic Financial Planners Network Professional (and Catholic) Certified Financial Planners discuss the relationship between faith and finances. A production of the Catholic Financial Planners Network.
Catholic Saints Podcast with Augustine Institute Augustine Institute Spotlights the lives, writings, and historical impact of saints through brief biographical summaries, scriptural context, and reflections on virtue. Each episode focuses on a single figure or feast, highlighting key events, teachings, and examples for daily life.
Catholic Sleep Meditation Augustine Institute Sleep meditations drawn from Scripture featuring gentle narration of biblical stories, parables, miracles, and characters that invite rest and reflection. Episodes guide listeners through passages from both Testaments with a slow pace and peaceful tone ideal for falling asleep. Frequent themes include trust in God, mercy, healing, forgiveness, and quiet moments in the life of Christ and the early Church.
Catholic Sprouts: Daily Podcast for Catholic Kids Nancy Bandzuch For families, this daily show delivers bite-sized (typically ~5-minute) episodes designed to plant one “seed of faith” each day. It covers rich ground—including the saints, sacraments, moral theology, Church feast days, liturgical seasons, and more—with language that children can understand yet meaningful enough for the whole family to discuss together. It’s ideal for listening during breakfast, car rides, or anytime you want to weave faith into everyday life.
Catholic Stuff You Should Know J. 10 Initiative Features informal conversations among a group of priests and friends who explore theology, philosophy, history, and culture through humor and insight. Topics range from Scripture and sacramental life to art, science, and contemporary moral questions. Blends storytelling and scholarship to make complex ideas accessible while drawing connections between faith and daily experience.
Criteria: The Catholic Film Podcast Thomas V. Mirus, James T. Majewski Reviews and discusses notable classic and contemporary films through a Catholic perspective, including selections from the Vatican film list. Episodes explore themes, artistry, and cultural context for viewers interested in cinema and faith.
Daily Gospel Reflection on Veritas Catholic Network Veritas Catholic Network Short daily reflections on the Mass readings, offering Scripture-based insight, spiritual encouragement, and practical steps for growth. Each episode is centered on one of the day’s readings, unpacks its meaning in a clear accessible way, and invites listeners to respond in prayer, virtue, and service. Ideal for a brief morning or evening listening, the series helps make the daily Word of God live in everyday life and encourages consistent spiritual habit.
Discerning Hearts - Catholic Podcasts Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts Episodes explore Christian spirituality, prayer, discernment, Scripture, the lives of the saints, Catholic culture, and practical formation for daily life. Guests include experienced spiritual directors, theologians, authors, and missionaries who engage topics like Ignatian prayer, Carmelite tradition, liturgy, social teaching, and the interior journey. Whether you are looking to deepen your prayer life, navigate decisions, or engage faith in culture, the content offers rich teaching, reflection questions, guided contemplations, and audio retreats.
Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast) Ascension Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle bring a lay Catholic evangelization focus to this series, offering listeners five actionable steps each week to share their faith confidently. The podcast features stories of conversions, deep dives into Scripture and Catholic teaching, and practical tips for everyday evangelizing—whether with family, coworkers, or people you meet unexpectedly. Episodes cover topics such as the parables of Jesus, how to approach difficult conversations, the role of the papacy, questions about purgatory, and how to live as missionary disciples in contemporary culture.
Institute of Catholic Culture Institute of Catholic Culture Lecture-style exploration of Scripture, tradition, history, and culture. Topics range from work and dominion in Genesis to the lives of modern martyrs, liturgical themes, and the Church’s social doctrine. With presentations rooted in orthodox teaching, the series invites listeners to deepen their understanding and live out the faith.
Messy Family Podcast : Catholic Conversations on Marriage and Family Mike and Alicia Hernon : Catholic Marriage Parent and Family Mike and Alicia Hernon share practical Catholic guidance for marriage and parenting, drawn from raising a large family and working with couples. Expect candid stories, concrete tips, reflection questions, and resources to help you form joyful resilient kids and a thriving home.
Msgr. John Esseff - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts Msgr. John Esseff with Kris McGregor Msgr John Esseff sharing stories from his missions, reflections on spiritual life, and teachings rooted in Scripture and tradition. Episodes highlight personal witness, missionary experience, and practical spiritual insight.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church: Catholic Sunday Homilies Fr. Paul Gawlowski OFM Conv. Catholic Sunday Homilies of Fr. Paul Gawlowski OFM Conv and Fr. Carlos Morales OFM Conv at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Hermosa Beach, CA
Pints with Acquinas Matt Fradd Discusses Catholic apologetics, spirituality, and scripture from the perspective of St. Thomas Aquinas.
Pray More Novenas Video - Catholic Prayers and Devotion Pray More Novenas | Catholic Prayer Devotion Podcast Video-series that invites you to join daily novena prayers developed to integrate into your schedule and habitually guide you through focused nine-day intentions. Each video features the text of the day’s prayer, an optional moment of quiet reflection, and a short closing invitation to keep praying. Themes vary by intention—physical healing, spiritual renewal, discernment, or thanksgiving. The goal is to build a rhythm of commitment and meditation, encouraging you to come back each day for the full sequence of a novena and stay connected through community and shared intention.
Roman Catholic Media Roman Catholic Media Explores the concept of destination and the deeper meaning of journey in life and faith. Each episode invites listeners to reflect on where they are headed, how they travel, and what it looks like to move toward a goal with hope and purpose. Through stories, interviews, and thoughtful questions, the series examines how ordinary places and experiences often become extraordinary invitations to growth, renewal, and encounter. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the path, live intentionally in the present, and anticipate the places they will go.
Save My Catholic Marriage By Catholic Alpha Radical Jerry Jacobs Jr. Geared toward Catholic men determined to strengthen their marriages, deepen their identity, and live with purpose. Hosted by Jerry Jacobs Jr., it tackles topics such as prayer warfare, authentic masculinity, intimacy in marriage, and the spiritual battle behind family life. Each episode offers bold talk, practical advice, real-world examples, and encouragement to step into the role God intends for husbands and fathers. Whether you’re facing separation, loss of passion, marital conflict, or simply want to lead your family with courage and conviction, this podcast provides tools, challenges, and inspiration for the journey.
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts Sharon Doran Episodes by Sharon Doran focus on Scripture, spiritual formation, and applying Catholic faith in everyday life. Each session offers thoughtful explanations of the Bible, reflections on prayer and virtue, and practical steps to live out belief with clarity and purpose.
The Art of Catholic with Matthew Leonard Matthew Leonard Join evangelist and author Matthew Leonard as he explores profound spiritual truths, Catholic theology, and the art of living a life of grace. Through engaging interviews with theologians, saints’-life reflections, and his own teaching, the show addresses how to pray well, grow in virtue, and make sense of modern life in light of tradition. Whether unpacking beauty, suffering, missionary living, or prayer, listeners will find solid teaching, personal stories, and practical steps toward a deeper relationship with God.
The Catholic Culture Podcast Thomas V. Mirus, James T. Majewski Interviews and discussions covering theology, philosophy, literature, art, and contemporary issues in the Church. Episodes highlight Catholic thinkers and creators while exploring how culture and faith shape each other.
The Catholic Herald Podcast: Merely Catholic with Gavin Ashenden Merely Catholic Examines theology, Church history, and the relationship between faith and modern culture through analysis and reflection. Addresses moral questions, historical developments, and the influence of belief on public life and personal spirituality.
The Catholic Man Show The Catholic Man Show Focused on Catholic men in their roles as husbands, fathers, and leaders, this series brings frank-hearted conversations on virtue, faith, culture and everyday life. Hosts Adam Minihan and David Niles draw from decades of friendship and fatherhood as they explore topics such as masculinity, family, work, spiritual formation and Christian leisure. Each episode typically includes three segments — a manly drink, a gear review, and a substantive topic — allowing the discussion to blend light humour, practical insight and deeper reflection. Whether guests include theologians, homesteaders or ministry leaders, the aim is to equip men to live intentionally, serve their families and pursue holiness in a secular world.
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy Augustine Institute Audio recordings of the Divine Mercy Chaplet for daily reflection and prayer. Each session offers calm devotional time focused on trust mercy and the love of God. Suitable for listeners seeking contemplative spiritual practice and a deeper sense of connection through prayer.
The Counsel of Trent Trent Horn Episodes focus on Catholic teaching, apologetics, debates with Protestant critics, and responses to contemporary cultural and political issues affecting the Church. The show frequently examines topics like the papacy, Scripture, baptism, moral theology, and common objections to Catholic belief. Trent also offers commentary on current events, online discourse, and controversies within Christian communities. Episodes include guest conversations, practical advice on sharing the faith, and book or resource recommendations.
The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast Ascension Teaching and reflection on faith, Scripture, virtue, and contemporary life. Topics include moral questions, relationships, prayer, and personal growth, presented in an accessible and practical way for listeners seeking spiritual direction and understanding of Church teaching in daily experience.
The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast) Jeff Cavins Weekly episodes unpack scripture and offer practical faith insights using the framework of Catholic Bible study. Topics include discipleship, virtue, leadership, and how biblical truths apply to everyday life.
The Josias Podcast The Editors Explores theology philosophy history and culture from a Catholic intellectual perspective. Episodes focus on important texts thinkers and ideas with attention to how tradition informs contemporary questions. Suitable for listeners interested in serious discussion of Catholic social teaching and classical thought.
The Liturgy Guys Benedictine College Explores the Catholic liturgy’s theology history and practice through weekly episodes. Topics span the Mass the Eucharist worship music church architecture and cultural roots of ritual. Focused on major themes like documents of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, beauty in worship and liturgical questions from listeners.
The Meaning of Catholic The Meaning of Catholic Conversations and reflections on faith, culture, and life through accessible audio episodes. Each edition features thoughtful dialogue on theological concepts, moral questions, Scripture, and lived experience. Episodes integrate historical context, meaningful storytelling, and practical take-away thoughts to support growth in understanding and action. Whether you’re curious about big questions or seeking a steady rhythm of spiritual nourishment, this series offers clear teaching and engaging stories to accompany your journey.
The Patrick Coffin Show Patrick Coffin In-depth interviews with influencers whistleblowers and thinkers on culture faith and current affairs. Each episode dives into a guest’s story ideas and viewpoints to provide insight into how faith interacts with public life.
The Pillar Podcast The Pillar Podcast Covers news and issues in the Catholic Church with context on governance culture and current events. Episodes explain how decisions are made highlight emerging stories and offer clear analysis for listeners who want to understand Church life more deeply.
The Road to Emmaus with Scott Hahn Scott Hahn Explores how Sacred Scripture forms and informs Catholic teaching and practice. Episodes examine passages from the Bible and show how they relate to morality, liturgy, the sacraments and everyday faith life.
The Springs in the Desert Podcast: Catholic Accompaniment Through Infertility Springs in the Desert | Catholic Infertility Ministry A weekly show accompanying women and couples carrying the cross of infertility and loss. The Springs in the Desert team (with frequent host Jillian and rotating co-hosts) welcomes licensed therapists, clergy, and seasoned ministry leaders to unpack real issues with pastoral wisdom and practical tools: boundaries and communication in marriage, navigating medical trauma, intimacy and healing, discernment around treatment, prayer and surrender, NFP complexities, hospitality and community, and forming/leading small groups. Expect gentle encouragement grounded in Catholic teaching, candid stories of suffering and redemption, and concrete next steps that strengthen marriages, deepen prayer, and build supportive community—especially when you feel most alone.
The Thomistic Institute The Thomistic Institute Episodes from the Thomistic Institute present interviews scholars lectures and discussions rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition. Topics include metaphysics virtue ethics natural law the lives of the Doctors of the Church cultural critique and how faith engages modern academic and societal challenges. Each installment offers listeners a chance to deepen theological understanding cultivate intellectual habits of mind and apply classical Christian thought to contemporary questions and personal growth.
The Word on Fire Bishop Robert Barron Catholic teaching that connects Scripture, tradition and culture. Each week, host Robert Barron (and guests) explore foundational topics like doctrine, liturgy, prayer, history, art and everyday Christian discipleship. Whether unpacking the meaning of the Eucharist, examining the roots of a saint, or discussing how faith intersects modern society, episodes aim to inform, inspire and equip listeners to live their Catholic identity with clarity and conviction.
The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture Bishop Robert Barron Reflection and engaging dialogue on faith, culture, theology and the life of the mind. Each episode explores a topic—such as beauty, work, doctrine, film, or history—through thoughtful questions, narrative insight and cultural analysis. Listeners can expect substantial commentary on how belief shapes society, the challenges of our time, and the inner life of faith in a changing world. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your thinking, understand more deeply how the Catholic tradition intersects with contemporary issues, or simply encounter fresh perspectives on truth, this series offers substantial material delivered in a clear, accessible way.
Today's Catholic Mass Readings USCCB A daily audio feed presenting the liturgical readings for today as published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), along with a biographical note on the Saint of the Day from Franciscan Media.
Way of the Fathers Dr. James L. Papandrea Explores the lives, writings, and influence of the Church Fathers and Doctors, from the earliest councils to the great scholars of Christian history.