Best Eastern Diocese Podcasts (2026)

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#237 Why Christmas Was Unnecessary (sorta)

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Joe examines Thomas Aquinas’ Christmas reflection, and why Christmas and the Nativity weren’t actually necessary.Transcript:Joe:Merry Christmas and welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer. And today I want to talk about a Christmas sort of isn’t necessary because the incarnation sort of wasn’t necessary. Now that might sound heretical,…

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Sunday Gospel Reflections with Bishop David Konderla 4:09

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From Hallow, the # 1 prayer app. Bishop David Konderla reflects on the Gospel for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Sign up or Login to Hallow to Hear More from the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma... The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Sign up for diocesan…

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Apologetics for the Christmas Season | The Catholic Reason 47:38

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In this Episode: Why The Coming of The Messiah is Credibly Historic... Diocesan Staff Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers, Dr. Karlo Broussard, explains the Why’s behind Catholic Beliefs from Faith, Morality, and Culture. Providing the Reasons behind the claims made by the Catholic Church. Send your questions to... [email protected] A…

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#236 Does the Great Apostasy Disprove Mormonism?

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Joe gives his opening statement from his debate with LDS apologist Jacob Hansen on The Great Apostacy.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer. Catholics, Orthodox, Protestants, and Mormons all agree that Jesus Christ founded a church. After all, he tells us that he’s founding a church. But most of us also agree that peop…

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Giving Back to the Call | The Retired Priest Fund 1:30

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Fr. Benjamin Vima, the diocese’s first missionary priest, reflects on "Giving Back to the Call." The second collection this Christmas supports all retired diocesan priests. Watch on @DioceseofTulsa on YouTube The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Sign up for diocesan email updates or f…

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How Does The Jubilee Year of Hope End? | Tulsa Time 41:06

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In this Episode: How The Domestic Church Finds Virtue The First Reading and Gospel for the Feast of the Holy Family The Jubilee Year Across the Diocese of Tulsa Watch Tulsa Time on YouTube Stream, Download, and Listen on Your Favorite Platform Follow @dioceseoftulsa The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and…

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Sunday Gospel Reflections with Bishop David Konderla 3:18

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From Hallow, the # 1 prayer app. Bishop David Konderla reflects on the Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Sign up or Login to Hallow to Hear More from the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma... The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Sign up for diocesan email updates or follow th…

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Why The Real Presence at the Last Supper? | The Catholic Reason 47:32

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In this Episode: Why the Typological Precursors of the Passover - Cannot Be Mere Symbols Diocesan Staff Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers, Dr. Karlo Broussard, explains the Why’s behind Catholic Beliefs from Faith, Morality, and Culture. Providing the Reasons behind the claims made by the Catholic Church. Send your questions to... Karlo@st…

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#235 “O Come, Emmanuel” and Anti-Intellectual Christianity

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Joe reviews a reflection by Pope Benedict XVI on “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” on how wisdom and knowledge help us encounter Jesus Christ.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and as we end the advent season, it’s crazy to say that already and approach the Christmas season. I wanted to share a pair of beautiful reflection…

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St John Henry Newman | Deep Dives with Fr. Sean O’Brien 33:21

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Fr. Sean Dives into... • The Newest Doctor of the Church The Super Catholic Catechesis Podcast, hosted by Fr. Sean O'Brien, discovers the truth of the Catholic faith, Scripture, and the Catechism - Originally Released November 12, 2025 Find more episodes of Deep Dives with Fr. Sean O'Brien and listen to the full Podcast catalog on: • Apple • Spotif…

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#234 Should You Lie to Your Kids About Santa?

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Joe examines the debate over whether you should lie to your kids about Santa Claus.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer, and today I want to tackle a controversial question even amongst Christians should parents lie to their kids about Santa Claus? My position is simple. If you want to tell them the true story of St. …

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The Our Father | Spiraling Upwards 14:42

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From the prayerful walk through the Holy Mass - considering what it means to pray this, the perfect prayer, in the very presence of the Lord who gave it to us. Join Fr. Robert Healey from in the pursuit of real holiness, as a day-to-day response to grace, and a movement into an ever-deepening union with God - Originally Released October 22nd 2025 F…

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Sunday Gospel Reflections with Bishop David Konderla 3:03

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From Hallow, the # 1 prayer app. Bishop David Konderla reflects on the Gospel for the Third Sunday of Advent. Sign up or Login to Hallow to Hear More from the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma... The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Sign up for diocesan email updates or follow the…

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Are Catholics Wrong About the Last Supper Part II | The Catholic Reason 47:34

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In this Episode: Why The Words of Institution Are Not Used Figuratively... Diocesan Staff Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers, Dr. Karlo Broussard, explains the Why’s behind Catholic Beliefs from Faith, Morality, and Culture. Providing the Reasons behind the claims made by the Catholic Church. Send your questions to... [email protected]…

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#233 Christ’s Virgin Birth Isn’t a Pagan Invention

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Joe debunks common belief that Jesus’s virgin birth was borrowed from pagan sources across the ancient world. Check out the article on the topic by Jon Sorensen here: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/cleaning-up-the-horus-manureTranscript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer, and as Christians prepare to celebrate…

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A Sign of Hope | With Fr. Emmanuel Nduka 8:09

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Seeing Christ within the Storm - One year after an EF4 Tornado tore a path through Osage County and into Barnsdall, Pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church, Fr. Emmanuel Nduka, gives his firsthand account of the aftermath that destroyed the Parish Hall but miraculously left the sanctuary standing. When a parishioner was the first inside after the early …

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#232 C.S. Lewis’s Argument for the Papacy (sort of)

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Joe examines C.S. Lewis’s argument for male-headship, and how that applies to Christianity and the Papacy.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and I want to share a fascinating argument that CS Lewis made one that I agree with and one that I think points to the truth about the Catholic church and particularly about th…

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Advent, Hope, and the Mission of the Church Today | Tulsa Time 33:26

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In this Episode: Oklahoma Leadership and the Catholic Church The First Reading and Gospel for the Third Sunday of Advent Hallow partners with the Diocese of Tulsa In this Advent episode of Tulsa Time, Bishop David Konderla and Fr. Gary Kastl explore the themes of hope, watchfulness, and renewal as the Church prepares for Christmas. Bishop Konderla …

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Sunday Gospel Reflections with Bishop David Konderla 5:31

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From Hallow, the # 1 prayer app. Bishop David Konderla reflects on the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent. Sign up or Login to Hallow to Hear More from the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma... The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Sign up for diocesan email updates or follow th…

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Does Purgatory Undermine the Sufficiency of Jesus' Death on the Cross? | The Catholic Reason 47:36

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In this Episode: Why Believers Still Incur Guilt of Sin After Conversion... Diocesan Staff Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers, Dr. Karlo Broussard, explains the Why’s behind Catholic Beliefs from Faith, Morality, and Culture. Providing the Reasons behind the claims made by the Catholic Church. Send your questions to... Karlo@stmichaelradio.…

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#231 Being “Left Behind” In The Rapture Is Good Actually…(I’m Serious)

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Joe explains how common misconceptions about final judgement and the end times make people misinterpret what it means to be “left behind.”Transcript:Joe:Welcome, back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer, and today I want to talk about the end of the world and specifically the idea of the rapture. Now, if you’re part of a church or denomination …

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#230 Tim Gordon’s Strawman Crusade for “Masculinity”

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Joe answers Tim Gordon responding to his last video on male-headship.Transcript:Joe:Welcome To Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and I want to especially welcome Tim Gordon fans. So if you’re looking for the episode that Tim Gordon and Joe Enders recently critiqued on their live stream yesterday, I’m going to link to it at the end and in the des…

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Participating in the Liturgy | Deep Dives with Fr. Sean O'Brien 36:41

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Fr. Sean Dives into... • Why You Play a Part in the Work of God - Released September, 24th 2025 The Super Catholic Catechesis Podcast, hosted by Fr. Sean O'Brien, discovers the truth of the Catholic faith, Scripture, and the Catechism. Find more episodes of Deep Dives with Fr. Sean O'Brien and listen to the full Podcast catalog on: • Apple • Spotif…

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#229 What Is Biblical Male-Headship (and what it’s not…)

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Joe breaks down Ephesians 5 and some common errors people interpret from the text. He explains what authentic Catholic male-headship looks like.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer, and for many people one of the hardest biblical teachings to know what to do with is this idea of male headship. When the Bible talks wit…

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Marriage and Family: God’s Plan That Works | Robert and Diane Schwind 37:37

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Robert and Diane Schwind, a married couple with a deep passion for helping others live out God’s design for marriage and family life. With over 35 years of marriage, the Schwind's share candidly about the lessons they’ve learned—many of them the hard way—and how discovering the teachings of the Catholic Church transformed their relationship and hom…

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What Does the Eucharist Mean to You?... 1:56

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As the National Eucharistic Congress closes in 2025 - Hear from voices across the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma on the Living Presence of the Body of Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist... Watch on @DioceseofTulsa on YouTube The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Sign up for dioce…

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What is the Soul and Is It Immortal? | The Catholic Reason 47:35

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In this Episode: Why The Human Soul is Indestructible - by God's Immutable Nature... Diocesan Staff Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers, Dr. Karlo Broussard, explains the Why’s behind Catholic Beliefs from Faith, Morality, and Culture. Providing the Reasons behind the claims made by the Catholic Church. Send your questions to... Karlo@stmich…

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#228 So about the Catholic Bishops’ Immigration Message…

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Joe tackles the recent message by the USCCB on US immigration and deportations, and the response from Boarder Czar Tom Homan.Transcript:JOE:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer, and today I want to talk about a contentious issue. What is a good Christian position on immigration? And I think it’s timely to talk about this on Thanksgi…

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Opening the Manger of Your Heart | Pastors of Payne 30:06

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Advent is approaching, how can we prepare for Christ's coming at Christmas and at the end of time? - Originally Released November 28th 2024 Welcome to the Pastors of Payne podcast, hosted by Fr. Brian O'Brien and Fr. Kerry Wakulich - two Oklahoma priests talking about the joys of the priesthood, the Diocese of Tulsa, and the evangelization of the w…

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Walking Toward Hope with Fr. John O'Neill 9:34

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From St. Joseph Catholic Church in Muskogee: Father John O’Neil takes a look inside the walls of St. Joseph's after severe fire and smoke damage took to the church in March... Discussing early plans for rebuilding and the future of the parish, despite the loss, he shares his message of hope, moving forward. A reminder of what the Church truly is—a …

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#227 The Best Arguments Against Purgatory (and why they’re wrong)

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Joe examines NT Wright’s robust argument against Purgatory, and why it’s incorrect.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Poperyu. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and I wanted to look at some of the strongest arguments against the Catholic doctrine of purgatory, and I want to give a particular attention to the objections raised by the well-regarded Anglican t…

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The New Liturgical Year and Media Milestones | Tulsa Time 25:15

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In this Episode: Looking Back at 100 Episodes The First Reading and Gospel for the First Sunday of Advent What Does the Season of Advent Look Like? Watch Tulsa Time on YouTube Stream, Download, and Listen on Your Favorite Platform Follow @dioceseoftulsa The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Okla…

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Sunday Gospel Reflections with Bishop David Konderla 4:24

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From Hallow, the # 1 prayer app. Bishop David Konderla reflects on the Gospel for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe... The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Sign up for diocesan email updates or follow the diocese at... Facebook | X | Instagram | Youtube Sign…

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Answering the Most Common Argument Against the Mass | The Catholic Reason 47:32

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In this Episode: Why The 'Single Sacrifice' - argument, fails... Diocesan Staff Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers, Dr. Karlo Broussard, explains the Why’s behind Catholic Beliefs from Faith, Morality, and Culture. Providing the Reasons behind the claims made by the Catholic Church. Send your questions to... [email protected] A Produ…

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#226 Why The Book of Mormon is America’s Quran

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Joe examines a common argument that LDS and Muslims share over their respect holy books, the Book of Mormon and the Quran.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer, and today I want to address a popular argument I’ve heard both Muslim and Mormon apologists make for why we should believe the Book of Mormon or the Quran is i…

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The Genius of Scott Hahn and Mystagogy | Deep Dives with Fr. Sean O'Brien 34:41

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Fr. Sean Dives into... • Why Mystagogy is a Game Changer - Originally Released September 10th 2025 The Super Catholic Catechesis Podcast, hosted by Fr. Sean O'Brien, discovers the truth of the Catholic faith, Scripture, and the Catechism. Find more episodes of Deep Dives with Fr. Sean O'Brien and listen to the full Podcast catalog on: • Apple • Spo…

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#225 Will Rome Fall to Modernism? (Orthodox Response)

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Today, Joe examines the claim that the Catholic Church has changed positions to fit with the times, while Eastern Orthodoxy has remained the same since Christ founded the Church.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and I want to respond to a specific criticism. I’ve heard from some orthodox against Catholicism that Ca…

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Creativity in Making New Catholics | Pastors of Payne 30:19

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What does it take to be creative in ministry? - Originally Released July 10th 2025 Welcome to the Pastors of Payne podcast, hosted by Fr. Brian O'Brien and Fr. Kerry Wakulich - two Oklahoma priests talking about the joys of the priesthood, the Diocese of Tulsa, and the evangelization of the world. Find the Pastors of Payne Full Episode Catalog on: …

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Go Make Disciples | Faith & Works Annual Appeal 2025 6:21

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This Year, for the 2025 Faith & Works Annual Appeal, we are reminded of the Great Commission: Go Make Disciples of All Nations. Join Fr. Duy Nguyen to learn more about his vocational journey from his call to the priesthood to his role as Diocesan Vocations Director. In James 2:18 we are told that faith without works is dead. If faith without works …

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Sunday Gospel Reflections with Bishop David Konderla 5:49

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From Hallow, the # 1 prayer app. Bishop David Konderla reflects on the Gospel for the Thirty‑Third Sunday in Ordinary Time ... The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Sign up for diocesan email updates or follow the diocese at... Facebook | X | Instagram | Youtube Sign up or Login to Hal…

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Does Veneration of the Saints Make 'gods' Out of Them? | The Catholic Reason 47:35

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In this Episode: Why Requesting the Saints Intercession is an Act of Honor - Not Worship... Diocesan Staff Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers, Dr. Karlo Broussard, explains the Why’s behind Catholic Beliefs from Faith, Morality, and Culture. Providing the Reasons behind the claims made by the Catholic Church. Send your questions to... Karlo…

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#224 Ranking the Best And Worst Catholic Dioceses in America

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Joe unpacks a new article that evaluated the “spiritual fruitfulness” of all the dioceses in the US. The results will surprise you!Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and I want to take a deep dive in the numbers to see where we find America’s most fruitful diocese, where we find America’s least fruitful diocese and …

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The Layers of Liturgy | Deep Dives with Fr. Sean O'Brien 37:22

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Fr. Sean Dives into... • Divine Reality: Signs and Symbols - Originally Released September 3rd 2025 The Super Catholic Catechesis Podcast, hosted by Fr. Sean O'Brien, discovers the truth of the Catholic faith, Scripture, and the Catechism. Find more episodes of Deep Dives with Fr. Sean O'Brien and listen to the full Podcast catalog on: • Apple • Sp…

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#223 Does Luke 2 DISPROVE Mary’s Sinlessness? - Joe Heschmeyer

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Joe dissects the argument that the Presentation at the Temple in Luke 2 is proof that Mary sinned, because she had to make a "sin offering."

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By Your Perseverance You Will Secure Your Life | Tulsa Time 35:19

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In this Episode: Looking Back on the Tulsa Catholic Women's Conference The First Reading and Gospel for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time How to Act in Faith with Christ During Hopelessness Watch Tulsa Time on YouTube Stream, Download, and Listen on Your Favorite Platform Follow @dioceseoftulsa The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brough…

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Vocations Panel | Live From DCYC 50:16

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From DCYC 2024... Featuring Anthony and Haley Wolfe, Fr. Peter Shults, Sr. Lucy Marie, and Fr. Kerry Wakulich as they discuss how Vocations can be different and how God acted throughout their lives in their particular calling. The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Sign up for diocesan …

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Sunday Gospel Reflections with Bishop David Konderla 6:02

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From Hallow, the # 1 prayer app. Bishop David Konderla reflects on the Gospel for the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica... The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Sign up for diocesan email updates or follow the diocese at... Facebook | X | Instagram | Youtube Sign up or Login to Hallow…

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The Vision of Vocation | National Vocation Awareness Week 11:06

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During National Vocation Awareness Week... Listen to the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast! The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Sign up for diocesan email updates or follow the diocese at... Facebook | X | Instagram | Youtube

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A Case for the Invocation of the Saints | The Catholic Reason 47:35

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In this Episode: Why Prayer to the Saints is Part of the Christian Life... Diocesan Staff Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers, Dr. Karlo Broussard, explains the Why’s behind Catholic Beliefs from Faith, Morality, and Culture. Providing the Reasons behind the claims made by the Catholic Church. Send your questions to... [email protected]…

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The Vocation to the Priesthood | National Vocation Awareness Week 1:25

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During National Vocation Awareness Week... Listen to the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast! The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Sign up for diocesan email updates or follow the diocese at... Facebook | X | Instagram | Youtube