Busted Halo Cast

Crying babies? Loud cell phone rings? A caller asks about how priests handle distractions during mass. (Original Air 07-19-16)

How does not eating meat once a week benefit me spiritually? The team explains.   0:00 Intro 6:18 Question 24:52 Coming Attractions

#466 Should you celebrate the civil wedding anniversary date or the wedding anniversary date in the Catholic Church?Which wedding date is the one to celebrate if you're Catholic? We have the answer.0:00 Intro7:20 Question22:50 Coming Attractions

What do you do if your child's godparent is M.I.A.? We explain.   0:00 Intro 5:35 Question 22:40 Coming Attractions

#464 How do you say yes to God when you can't hear God calling?How do you know when God is calling you? What does it sound like? The team has answers.0:00 Intro9:21 Question25:50 Coming Attractions

#463 Why did Pope Francis open the "Holy Doors" to begin the Jubilee Year of Mercy?What is a Holy Door? When is it supposed to be opened? The team has some explanations.0:00 Intro7:45 Question25:30 Coming Attractions

#462 How do I respond to my niece saying she is an Atheist?What do you do when a family member says they're an Atheist and trusts you with this information? We have some advice.0:00 Intro7:04 Question19:53 Coming Attractions

Why have two versions of the same story? The team explains.   0:00 Intro 13:23 Question 32:00 Coming Attractions

#460 Can you disagree with church teaching and still be a faithful Catholic?Is it okay to disagree with the Catholic Church? We have the answer!0:00 Intro9:55 Question31:26 Coming Attractions

If you had a falling out with someone awhile ago and they are reaching out to you, should you reconnect with them? We have some advice. 0:00 Intro 14:38 Question 27:48 Coming Attractions

What do you do when a person special to you didn't invite you to their wedding after a falling out? We have the answer.0:00 Intro8:10 Question23:10 Coming Attractions

Pope Francis is back in the news with an announcement that has a lot of people asking questions. We have answers!   0:00 Intro 4:00 Question   24:20 Coming Attractions

#456 How do I talk to my kids about creation? What happens when kids want to know where everything came from? We have some ways to go about talking to kids about creation.0:00 Intro9:15 Question24:51 Coming Attractions

#455 Do I have to go to Sunday Mass when I visit China? Taking a trip? To China, perhaps? What do you do about your Sunday obligation to attend Mass? We'll let you know.0:00 Intro7:02 Question21:07 Coming Attractions

#454 Does my husband who is Christian but not Catholic get to skip Purgatory?  Not all Christians believe in Purgatory…so what happens when they die? We have the answer.0:00 Intro7:55 Question25:00 Coming Attractions

#453 What is the relationship between penance and absolution for sins?We break down penance's role in the absolution of sins.0:00 Intro8:40 Question23:11 Coming Attractions

#452 Why is the age of confirmation being lowered? Wait, what?!? A new age for being confirmed? Sounds kinda like a big deal, right? We walk you through the rationale.0:00 Intro7:55 Question30:50 Coming Attractions

#451 If Mary of Bethany is not Mary Magdalen then why is she not at the foot of the cross but Mary Magdalen is?The team explains the difference between two Marys in the Bible.0:00 Intro9:00 Question 22:17 Coming Attractions

#450 Do I have to wait for a deceased Christian to be sainted before involving them in my prayers?We answer a question about praying to those who have passed away.0:00 Intro8:33 Question 23:44 Coming Attractions

#449 Why can Baptism be performed by anyone in extreme situations but Anointing of the Sick can't?We explain some differences between Baptism and Anointing of the Sick.0:00 Intro10:30 Question 22:55 Coming Attractions

#448 How do I help my friends understand that celebrating First Communion is a big deal?It’s First Communion Season! We have some suggestions for talking with others about this very important day.0:00 Intro9:22 Question 23:45 Coming Attractions

#447 How would you describe the concept of "hell"? Is it really a biblical concept? We answer a few questions about hell.   0:00 Intro 6:33 Question  26:46 Coming Attractions

#446 Where in the Bible does it authorize the use of a Pope? The team answers a question about the Pope.   0:00 Intro 15:12 Question  32:32 Coming Attractions

#445 Is misleading your opponent in a game a sin? / Are you only forgiven for sins you verbally confessed?We answer a couple questions about sin.0:00 Intro4:57 Question 115:32 Question 224:32 Coming Attractions

#444 Where was Saint Joseph during the Crucifixion? What ever happened to Saint Joseph? We explain. BONUS: We answer where Jesus' clothes came from after the Resurrection.   0:00 Intro 10:16 Question 1 16:00 Question 2 22:15 Coming Attractions

Should I attend the rehearsal dinner on Good Friday for my daughter's wedding? What should you do when a big event happens on Good Friday? We have some advice.   0:00 Intro 8:18 Question 17:10 Coming Attractions

The team explains some Mass protocol. 0:00 Intro 6:26 Question   22:56 Coming Attractions

We answer a question about a Lenten dilemma. 0:00 Intro 10:46 Question   23:44 Coming Attractions

We answer a question about a not-so-prominent biblical figure. 0:00 Intro 9:43 Question   21:37 Coming Attractions

This week's podcast answers a question about the Sacrament of Marriage. 0:00 Intro 9:39 Question   26:41 Coming Attractions

A look at different Catholic churches and what it means for your Sunday obligation. 0:00 Intro 13:00 Question   27:02 Coming Attractions

Say what? We answer a question about how to address the idea of "speaking in tongues." 0:00 Intro 6:12 Question   23:58 Coming Attractions

We love answering questions that come from our Lutheran listeners! This week – tips for how to be a good godparent if you're not Catholic. 0:00 Intro 4:27 Question   16:25 Coming Attractions

Have you ever wondered: Is there a difference between Christianity and Catholicism? We dive right in to the question on this episode.   0:00 Intro 7:01 Question   30:47 Coming Attractions

Messiah, Son of God, Little League pitcher? We answer a young listener's question about Jesus' childhood. BONUS: Explanation about Heaven for a 2-year-old. 0:00 Intro 7:30 Question 1 18:28 Question 2   24:52 Coming Attractions

What do these words mean? Did Jesus rise from the dead before? We clarify on this edition of the Busted Halo Cast.    0:00 Intro 10:00 Question 19:30 Coming Attractions   22:07 Church Search

We answer a question about religious vocation and permanent commitment. 0:00 Intro 5:18 Question 24:32 Coming Attractions   26:08 Church Search: Listener Picks

Just in time for Christmas, some prep for confession if you haven't been to church in a while. 0:00 Intro 8:06 Question 25:00 Coming Attractions   28:11 Church Search: Listener Picks

This week's podcast answers questions about Mary. 0:00 Intro 6:08 Question 20:23 Coming Attractions   21:55 Church Search: Listener Picks

Timing is everything -- especially getting to Mass on time. The team discusses arriving late.   0:00 -- Intro 6:05 -- Question 22:36 -- Coming Attractions 24:19 -- Church Search: Listener Picks 

With Thanksgiving around the corner, the team discusses family and forgiveness.   0:00 -- Intro 5:25 -- Question 21:58 -- Coming Attractions 24:30 -- Church Search: Listener Picks 

This week, we talk about what Heaven will be like -- What age do we appear in Heaven and will we recognize other people? 0:00 -- Intro 6:02 -- Question 20:03 -- Coming Attractions 21:57 -- Church Search: Listener Picks 

On this week's podcast, we talk about baptism -- What happens when you're baptized and if you ever need to be rebaptized.   0:00 – Intro 5:15 -- Question 23:11 -- Coming Attractions   24:59 -- Church Search: Listener Picks

We answer a timely question for the celebration of the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls and Dia de Los Muertos. 0:00 – Intro 13:10 -- Question 25:50 -- Coming Attractions 28:18 -- Church Search: Listener Picks

What will heaven be like? Will we be married? This week's podcast has the answer about what comes after "death do us part." 0:00 – Intro 7:52 -- Question 18:31 -- Coming Attractions 19:59 -- Church Search: Listener Picks  

On this week's podcast: questions about bishops and cardinals and a discussion of the Synod of Bishops. 0:00 – Intro 10:00 -- Question 26:56 -- Coming Attractions 29:12 -- Church Search: Listener Picks

Asked to be a godparent? We review the requirements.   0:00 – Intro 6:37 -- Question 20:32 -- Coming Attractions 23:30 -- Church Search: Listener Picks

We dive into the meanings of the gospel writers' accounts of Jesus' Resurrection.   0:00 – Intro 7:10 -- Question 26:56 -- Coming Attractions 29:17 -- Church Search: Listener Picks

We have suggestions for how to respond when someone makes fun of your faith. 0:00 – Intro 7:18 -- Question 22:14 -- Coming Attractions   24:46 -- Church Search: Listener Picks

Moses, Elijah, Jesus…all fond of mountaintop experiences! We explain why. 0:00 – Intro 9:12 -- Question 23:38 -- Coming Attractions   26:23 -- Church Search: Listener Picks