Episode 330 - Snowshoe Prints, Pt. 2 (Re-Airing)

This week, we continue or re-airing of Fr. Scott's conversation with Curtis Chambers about snowshoeing in the footsteps of Bishop Baraga.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-111RR-Snowshoe_Madness-Pt2.mp3

Episode 329 - Snowshoe Prints, Pt. 1 w/ Dcn. Curtis Chambers (Re-Airing)

This week we re-present part 1 of an interview Fr. Scott recorded with a man who literally walked in the snowshoe prints of Bp. Frederick Baraga, (now-Deacon) Curtis Chambers.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-110RR-SnowshoesPt1.mp3

Episode 328 - Marian Devotion (Re-Airing)

What is Marian devotion? Do Catholics pray to Mary? This week we are re-airing an episode to continue our theme for the month of October, the month dedicated to the Holy Rosary.

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

Episode 327 - Battle of Lepanto (Re-Airing)

This week we re-visit an earlier episode Fr. Lawler recorded about one of the few battle victories still celebrated on the liturgical calendar (this coming week, in fact): the Battle of Lepanto.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-074RR-Lepanto.mp3

Episode 326 - Vivat Iesus!

Continuing our theme of 250 Years of Catholicism in the United States, we learn about one of the most influential parish priests in the history of this country, Bl. Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus. Our episode starts with a special presentation on the life of this great man, followed by a look at Knights of Columbus who were martyred for the faith.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-170RR-KofC-250.mp3

Episode 325 - Baraga in September (Re-Airing)

We revisit the Diary of Ven. Bishop Frederick Baraga this week with the moth of September.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-112RR-Baraga_in_September.mp3

Episode 324 - Cross in the Woods, Part 2

Fr. Scott continues his discussion about the National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods. The Diocese of Gaylord is blessed to have the National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods, a unique pilgrimage site built in imitation of St. Kateri Tekakwitha on a grand scale. 

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-169RR-Cross-in-the-Woods-Pt2.mp3

Episode 323 - Cross in the Woods

The Diocese of Gaylord is blessed to have the National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods, a unique pilgrimage site built in imitation of St. Kateri Tekakwitha on a grand scale. Fr. Scott is joined by 3 special guests this week to talk about about the Shrine and its impact.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-168RR-Cross-in-the-Woods-Pt1.mp3

Episode 322 - Anti-Catholicism (Bonus Podcast Repost)

Since last week's podcast aired this weekend, we thought we would share a past episode to the podcast feed.

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 321 - Catholicism in the USA, Pt. 1

 This week is Pledge Drive at Relevant Radio, so Let's Talk Catholic! will not air this weekend. However, instead of leaving you high and dry, we thought we would post what will be next weekend's episode this week to the podcast instead.

This episode starts a new series on Catholicism in the United States. Originally given as a talk at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Lewiston, MI, the first few minutes were lost, but the rest of the recording has been packaged as the latest episode of Let's Talk Catholic!

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-167RR-US-Catholic-Pt1.mp3

Episode 320 - Marian Devotion (Re-Air)

What is Marian devotion? Do Catholics pray to Mary? This week we are re-airing an episode to celebrate the Assumption of Mary, and the month of August, traditionally dedicated to her Immaculate Heart.

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

Episode 319 - St. Paul, Pt. 2

This week we resume Fr. Scott's series of talks on the Apostle to the Gentiles, St. Paul.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-166RR-St-Paul-pt2.mp3

Episode 318 - Vocations, Vocations, Vocations! (Re-Air)

This week we revisit an episode featuring Fr. Scott with Fr. Ben Rexroat, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Gaylord, and Renee Shimmel, Director of Communications for the Diocese of Gaylord. They discuss the importance of promoting vocations and some exciting events from last year in the Diocese.

For current vocations events in the Diocese of Gaylord visit: https://dioceseofgaylord.org/events/vocations

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-141RR-Vocations.mp3

Episode 317 - Saint Paul, Part 1

This week we start a series of never-before-aired talks Fr. Scott gave a few years ago on the Apostle to the Gentiles, St. Paul.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-165RR-St-Paul-pt1.mp3

Episode 316 - De-Confusing the Catechism (Re-Air)

We're dipping back into the archives for this week's episode. Have you ever tried to use the Catechism of the Catholic Church but found it a little confusing or difficult to approach? Fear no more! This week Fr. Scott helps to explain what the CCC is all about on this week's episode.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-126RR-De-confused-Catechism.mp3

Episode 315 - Rome Pilgrimage Details

 This week the Fathers Lawler share some details about their upcoming pilgrimage to Rome.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-164RR-Rome-Pilgrimage-Details.mp3

Episode 314 - Baraga in July (Re-Air)

This week we dip back into the archives to see how the Snowshoe Priest, Bishop Baraga, fared in northern Michigan summers.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-097RR-Baraga-in-July.mp3

Episode 313 - Pentecost & Corpus Christi

This week we feature two homilies given by Fr. Scott recently. The first on the great feast of pentecost, the Birthday of the Church. The second on Corpus Christi, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-163RR-Pentecost-Corpus.mp3

Episode 312 - What We Did in the Ice Storm

In late March 2025, northern lower Michigan was hit with an unprecedented ice storm of cataclysmic proportions. Thousands were without power for days if not weeks, fuel and equipment were in short supply, and travel was difficult if not impossible. Now that things have finally returned to normal, Fr. Scott is joined by some of his parishioners to discuss how this storm affected them and how faith helped them through it.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-162RR-IceStorm.mp3

Episode 311 - St. Peter's Retreat in France, Reflection, Pt. 3

We bring you another episode of reflections on the pilgrimage Fr. Scott led to St. Peter's in France. This time featuring, among others, Fr. Joe Muszkiewicz.

Email groups@stpetersfr.com for more info on upcoming pilgrimages/retreats/"Catholic vacations."

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-161RR-Chesterton-Reflections-Pt3.mp3

Episode 310 - CSA: What It Does (Re-Airing)

Now that we've covered how CSA works, Fr. Scott has invited on some more guests to discuss the great initiatives in the Diocese of Gaylord funded by CSA. Even though this is a re-airing, this information is still relevant and important.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-151RR-CSA-What-it-does.mp3

Episode 309 - CSA, What is it? (Re-Airing)

This week we dip into the archives to air an interview about a timely topic: the Catholic Services Appeal.

Fr. Scott is joined by two distinguished guests to discuss what CSA, the Catholic Services Appeal actually is and why it's important for the work of the Church.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-150RR-CSA-What-is-it.mp3

Episode 308 - Easter Triduum 2025

 This week we share 4 homilies given by Fr. Scott over the course of the 2025 Triddum. This includes Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, and the Easter Mass at Dawn.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-160RR-Triduum-2025.mp3

Episode 307 - Via Lucis (Re-Airing)

 

You are probably familiar with the Via Crucis, or The Way of the Cross, but did you know there is a similar devotion involving stations of the Resurrection? This week, to celebrate the Easter season, we are re-Airing this episode from the archives. Fr. Scott leads us through this devotion. Following the Via Lucis we have another homily from Father from the Easter Octave.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-115RR-Via-Lucis.mp3

Episode 306 - Chesterton in Lent, Pt. 5 (Re-Air)

  

During Lent this year, we are revisiting reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 5.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt5.mp3

Episode 305 - Chesterton in Lent, Pt. 4 (Re-air)

  

During Lent this year, we will revisit reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 4.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt4.mp3

Episode 304 - Chesterton in France Part Deux

 We take a break this week from our Lent with G. K. Chesterton series to visit with two participants in the recent retreat to France led by Fr. Scott. In the second part of the show, Fr. Mark joins to discuss some more exciting opportunities in the works. Email groups@stpetersfr.com for more info on upcoming pilgrimages/retreats/"Catholic vacations."

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-159RR-ChestertonFrance-PtDeux-Pure.mp3

Episode 303 - Chesterton in Lent Pt.3 w/ Fr. Mark Lawler (Re-Air)

  

We continue our Lenten reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 3.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt3.mp3

Episode 302 - Chesterton in Lent, Pt. 2 w/ Fr. Mark Lawler (Re-Air)

 

During Lent this year, we will re-broadcast reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 2.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt2.mp3

Episode 301 - Chesterton in Lent, Pt. 1 (Re-Air)

 

During Lent this year, we will re-share some reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Last year, Fr. Scott and his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton, discussed Chesterton and Lent.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-137RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt1.mp3

Episode 300 - Chesterton in France w/ Fr. Mark Lawler

On his recent trip to France, Fr. Scott had a chance to record a lecture and question and answer session with renowned G. K. Chesterton scholar, Mark Lawler.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-158RR-ChestertonFrance.mp3

Episode 299 - Baraga in February (Re-Air)

We close out the month of February by once again reviewing the life of Ven. Frederic Baraga in February.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-084RR-Baraga_in_February.mp3

Episode 298 - Potluck II, Pt. B

This week we join Fr. Scott and Fr. Joe Muszkiewicz for part 2 of the second round of Potluck Theology. And stick around at the end for a little background on Potluck Theology and how to bring it to a parish near you.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-157RR-StPatIIB.mp3

Episode 297 - Potluck II, Pt. A

This week we join Fr. Scott and Fr. Joe Muszkiewicz for another round of Potluck Theology. This is part 1, so don't forget to join us next week for part 2.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-157RR-StPatIIA-arch.mp3

Episode 296 - Baraga in January (Re-Air)

As the month of January draws to a close, we feature Fr. Scott reading from Bishop Frederick Baraga's diary for the month of January.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-081RR-Baraga-January.mp3

Episode 295 - Purgatory

The concept of purgatory is a mystery to some, and an obstacle for others, but what exactly is it? Fr. Scott takes time this week to explain the Scriptural basis of purgatory and what the Church has taught over the centuries about this aspect of our Faith.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-156RR-Purgatory.mp3

Episode 294 - Questions and Answers

Potluck Theology was such a hit that Fr. Scott hosted another session a few months back, this time at St. Paul in Onaway. Father covers a host of questions about the faith in this week's episode.

https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-155RR-StPaulQandA.mp3

Episode 293 - The Gospel of Luke (Re-Air)

We dig back in the archives this week. 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