As we near the close of the liturgical Christmas season, we feature Fr. Scott's analysis of a modern Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-109RR-A_Christmas_Carol.mp3

This week we feature part 2 of a talk Fr. Scott gave about U.S. saints and those in the process, along with some miscellaneous questions and answers. https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-172RR-American-Saints-pt2.mp3

 We are happy to feature another part of the series Catholic 250, a lead up to the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States next year. This week we feature part 1 of a talk Fr. Scott gave about U.S. saints and those in the process. https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-172RR-American-Saints-pt1.mp3

With the start of a new liturgical year this weekend, we embark on the Gospel of St. Matthew, which is often studied through the lens of typology. So this week we take a look back in our archives to when Fr. Scott gave a talk on this important way to understand Holy Scripture. https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-057RR-Typology.mp3

As we near the end of the month of November, dedicated to the prayer for the souls in Purgatory, we revisit an episode form earlier this year about 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

This week we bring you another talk from the series celebrating 250 Years of Catholicism in the United States. Dcn. Curtis Chambers takes the stage to present on the life of Bishop Frederic Baraga and his personal connection to this future saint of northern Michigan. https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-171RR-DcnChambers-250.mp3

As we begin the month of November, the month of the Holy Souls, we are re-airing an episode Fr. Scott recorded a few years ago. Fr. Lawler guides us through a reflection of praying for the dearly departed. We also include a recording Father made a few years ago of prayers to pray when visiting the cemetery. https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-076RR-Memento_Mori.mp3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 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

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

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

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