Friday, December 30, 2022

Episode 204 - Hyperdulia of the Theotokos and Other Things (Re-air)

This week we dip back into the LTC archives to bring you a talk Fr. Scott gave about devotion to the Blessed Mother a few years ago. We thought it was fitting given the Solemnity of the Mother of God celebrated this weekend.


https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-042RR-Devotion%20to%20Mary.mp3

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Episode 203 - Baraga in December

We return with a new episode this week as Fr. Scott resumes his series of monthly entries from the works of Bishop Baraga with December. Although we have missed September, October, and November this year, no need to worry, those episodes will be recorded as time allows.


https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-108RR-Baraga-in-December.mp3

Friday, October 28, 2022

Episode 202 - Proposal 3, Homily and the Youth

 This week we continue our look at Michigan's Proposal 3 with a recent homily delivered by Fr. Scott and segments from an interview Fr. Scott did earlier this year with young people who attended the 2022 March for Life.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-107RR-MIProposal3pt4.mp3

Friday, September 30, 2022

Episode 198 - MI Proposal 3, Part 1: Setting the Stage

 This November, Michigan voters will find a Proposal on the ballot called the "Reproductive Freedom For All" proposal. This proposal, if enacted, would amend the constitution of the state of Michigan in significant and startling ways. In this week's episode, Fr. Scott is joined by Angie King and Kristen Carreveau to discuss what abortion is and does.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-103RR-MIProposal3pt1.mp3

Sunday, September 18, 2022

Friday, September 2, 2022

Episode 196 - St. Monica

 This week we present the Mass Fr. Lawler recently celebrated for the Memorial of St. Monica (August 27), the mother of St. Augustine of Hippo.


https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-101RR-St_Monica_Mass.mp3

Episode 195 - Anti-Catholicism

 Discrimination and prejudice have been faced by Catholics for centuries and around the world, especially in the modern era. Fr. Scott discusses anti-Catholicism, especially in today's culture.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-100RR-Anti-Catholicism.mp3

Episode 194 - Baraga in August

 This week Fr. Scott continues his popular series of entries from Bishop Baraga's diaries. This month, for the month of August.


https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-099RR-Baraga_in_August.mp3

Episode 193 - Sacramental Economy

 People are always talking about the economy, but what about sacramental economy? In this talk from the archives, Fr. Scott explains what exactly this term means and how it relates to the life of the Church.


https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-098RR-Sacramental-Economy.mp3

Friday, July 22, 2022

Friday, July 15, 2022

Episode 190 - The Alaskan Shepherd Goes South - Pt. 1 (Re-broadcast)

On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, Pope Francis named Bishop Chad Zielinski as the new bishop of the Diocese of New Ulm, Minnesota. In honor of this, we are replaying an interview Fr. Scott recorded with Bishop Zielinski back in 2020 when he was the Bishop of Fairbanks, Alaska. 

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-095RR-BpZielinski-Re-pt1.mp3

Friday, June 17, 2022

Episode 189 - "Immolate to God a sacrifice of praise..." Pt. 2

 This week we continue the Profession Mass from the Infant of Prague Carmelite Monastery in Traverse City, MI. As this Mass is said in the Extraordinary Form, there are extended periods of silence as the celebrant prays certain prayers.


https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-091RR-CarmelPt2.mp3

Friday, June 10, 2022

Episode 188 - "Immolate to God a sacrifice of praise..."

This week we present a very special episode of Let's Talk Catholic, featuring the first profession of a sister in the Discalced Carmelite Monastery of the Infant of Prague in Traverse City, MI. This profession takes place within the context of the Extraordinary Form of the Mass and so we have decided to include the parts of the Mass leading up to the profession. We hope you find this week's episode spiritually beneficial.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-090RR-Carmel.mp3

Friday, May 27, 2022

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Episode 186 - Baraga in April

 Even though May is in full swing, Fr. Lawler wanted to make sure to not skip the month of April in his series on the life of Bishop Baraga.


https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-087RR-Baraga_in_April.mp3

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Friday, March 18, 2022

Episode 184 - Habemus Episcopum! w/ Bp. Jeffrey Walsh

 On March 4, 2022, Jeffrey Walsh was ordained the 6th Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord. This week, Fr. Lawler gets a chance to sit down with his new shepherd to discuss a variety of topics.


https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-085RR-Bp_Walsh-1st-Interview.mp3

Sunday, February 20, 2022

Episode 182 - Young Pilgrims

 Fr. Lawler continues his coverage of the March for Life experience by interviewing some youth who made the pilgrimage this year. 


https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-083RR-Young_Pilgrims.mp3

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Episode 181 - The March for Life (2022)

This week Fr. Lawler talks with some people who have organized and gone on pilgrimages to the March for Life, a powerful witness to the far ranging support for the dignity of all human life.


https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-082RR-March-for-Life-2022.mp3

Monday, January 31, 2022

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Episode 179 - To Exodus 90 or Not?

 You may have heard of a popular men's faith formation program called Exodus 90 and wondered what it is. Fr. Lawler sits down with several men who have gone through the program to talk about their experiences.


https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-080RR-Exodus90.mp3

Episode 178 - The Gospel of Luke

 Fr. Lawler gives a helpful guide to better understanding the Gospel of Luke, which is featured prominently in this year's Sunday cycle of readings.


https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-079RR-Gospel_of_Luke.mp3