Father and Joe
Father and Joe is a podcast series of a continuing conversation about struggles and successes of being close to God. Father Boniface provides spiritual direction through problems of daily life. According to statistics of the average American's church habits - We went to church when we were forced to but somewhere along the way, we drifted away. The ultimate goal of this podcast is to help us get back to church, regardless of what faith you hold, and create a stronger union with God.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 427
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Father and Joe E145 – Questions from High Schoolers – Sex and Drugs
Today we address some of the most common questions from high school students. In this episode we particularly focus on sex, drugs, and alcohol.
The podcast Father and Joe brings us, as individuals, c…
Father and Joe E144 – The Power of Hope Entering the New Year
Many of us examine our lives around New Years. Today we investigate the process of successfully improving our lives spiritually and mentally. Father gives examples coming from the deepest darkest pl…
Father and Joe E143 – The Second Coming
The Catholic Church does not teach a lot of detailed teachings about the Second Coming of Christ. However, Father uses this episode to teach what we do know and what is magisterially correct.
The pod…
Father and Joe E142 – Light in the Darkness
Darkness is almost begging to be conquered. Today we have a discussion about the power of good works and bringing light into the world. Father teaches how the strength of faith will illuminate all an…
Father and Joe E141 – Advent: The Start of the Liturgical Year
This episode is about advent. We discuss its importance within the liturgical year, why we celebrate it in general, and also contrast it with lent. Father gives insights on why this is the time of th…
Father and Joe E140 – Trying to Understand and Apply the Book of Revelation
The Book of Revelation is written differently than every other book in the New Testament. As a result, many people, including myself, have a hard time grasping and understanding it. The episodes begi…
Father and Joe E139 –The Political Environment the Christ Lived in
The gospels are not written as a novel that encloses deep details. It expects us to input our knowledge into the texts. As time has moved on the human elements of emotion are the same, but the politi…
Father and Joe E138 –Extraordinary Medical Measures
Many people have requested guidance on what to do when we confront medical trauma in lives or in those around us. We specifically dive into the process of how to determine what we should do. The Fait…
Father and Joe E137 – Jesus’ Teachings when Confronting Death
Many people have requested that we do an episode on dealing with death, particularly those going through terminal illnesses. This episode is the first of two that specifically deal with terminal illn…
Father and Joe E136 – Truths From the Church
Continuing the theme of the prior few episodes, we discuss what the teachings of the Church are. What is the meaning of life? What is the message of Jesus? How do we love God? Is trying to live like …
Father and Joe E135 – Consoling Christ Today and Everyday
Relationships are the framework of our lives – including our spiritual life. As we grow in relationships there becomes a natural desire to put more into the relationship. But how do we do that with C…
Father and Joe E134 – Why are we distancing ourselves from religion? Part 2
We have a problem with being able to assess risk correctly. Acknowledging that every system involving people is spiritually vulnerable because of sin, Father Boniface articulates feelings of why we a…
Father and Joe E132 – Why are we distancing ourselves from religion? Part 1
Why are we distancing ourselves from religion? Certainly, the answer is not easy. This question is core of both this and following episode. Father dives into this problem from a number of angles as …
Father and Joe E131 – Benefits of Staying Married
It is hard to be married. In this episode we discuss the benefits people, children, and society receives for your marriage. Father gives a number of great examples of how to do marriage better. Pleas…
Father and Joe E130 – Developing a Mature Soul
At times we draw silence into our relationships. The conversation today begins with the observation that sometimes our times of prayer lead to silence. Father teaches us on prayer and how the silence…
Father and Joe E129 – Forgiveness
Father and Joe E128 – Practicality in Following Christ
The Christian Way is one of utmost practicality. Father teaches how following Jesus Christ places us in a practical approach in every area of our lives. Father outlines the dignity of every human per…
Father and Joe E127 – Doing it God’s Way is Better
From a tangible and practical stand point, our human lives are improved by following the path of God. Father expounds upon this core concept that we have discussed though out the history of the cast.…
Father and Joe E126 – A Conversation on Stem Cells
Stem cells can do a lot of things. Today, Father and I have an open and transparent conversation on stem cell therapies and the moral implications of their usage. We hope you enjoy the episode and we…
Rebroadcast: Father and Joe E60: Porn/Sex Addiction
Father articulates why porn is such a deep problem to everyone involved. We discuss the topic in a number of various ways. We conclude the episode in a positive light showing ways and solutions to ov…