Exploring Faith in Film With ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Director Rian Johnson
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
Release Date: 02/03/2026
Discovering Wisdom From Saint Catherine With Joan Watson
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
The Church celebrates Saint Catherine of Siena’s feast day on April 29, and Father Dave welcomes Scripture teacher and veteran tour guide Joan Watson to discuss how this doctor of the Church can inspire us today. Joan is the pilgrim formation manager for and the author of the new book “.”
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Dr. Kathy Koch on Fostering Better Relationships With Your Adult Children
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
It is a sadly common phenomenon for parents to become estranged from their adult children, and Father Dave welcomes Dr. Kathy Koch for tips on nurturing these relationships. Dr. Koch is a Christian speaker, author, podcast host and the founder of Her new book is called,
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Should a Homily Be ‘Academic’?
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
A listener named Brenda asks Father Dave about the content of a homily. “One Sunday, a priest was giving his homily and began to explain something. He added, ‘The homily should not be academic,’” Brenda says. “I thought that ‘academic’ meant ‘instructional.’ Am I wrong to think that it is fine for a homily to be teaching us something? I really appreciate it when the priest gives us background information such as common practices in biblical times. The more I can learn, the happier I am.”
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Father Dave Unpacks Tensions Between Pope Leo XIV and President Trump
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
As the War in Iran continues, Church leaders including Pope Leo XIV have voiced strong messages for peace. This past Sunday evening, President Donald Trump posted about Pope Leo XIV on social media, who then aboard the papal plane on Monday. Father Dave unpacks what events led to these tensions and what the Church teaches about war.
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Practicing Resurrection: How to Live into the Easter Season With Laura Kelly Fanucci
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
As we continue in the Octave of Easter, Father Dave welcomes speaker and author to discuss how we can celebrate all 50 days of this season. is the founder of “,” and her new devotional is called, “”
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‘Quirky Catholic Kids’: Support in Parenting Neurodivergent Children With Ginny Kochis
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
We are all made in the image and likeness of God, and Father Dave welcomes author Ginny Kochis who ministers to Catholic families with neurodivergent children. Ginny’s provides practical support and prayerful encouragement to Catholic parents raising exceptional children, and her new book is called “.”
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Bringing Women of the Bible to Television With Filmmaker René Echevarria
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
Father Dave welcomes veteran filmmaker and Catholic to discuss his latest project called “.” René is a television writer and producer best known for his work on “Star Trek,” “Castle,” “Dark Angel,” and more. “The Faithful” is a three-part series on Fox that centers on five well-known matriarchs of the Old Testament.
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What is the Exact Timeline of Events in the Gospels?
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
A listener named Peg asks Father Dave about the Gospels. “While listening to or reading the Gospel readings during the Lenten season, I wonder about the actual time between the stories. Is it months, weeks or days? Can you help us understand the timeline?”
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The People of Hope: Catholic Charities USA President and CEO Discusses New Traveling Museum
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
Service is a cornerstone of our Christian lives, and Father Dave welcomes Kerry Robinson, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, to discuss a new museum that showcases this virtue. “” is a traveling storytelling museum that highlights the impact of being present for others. The mobile museum begins its around the United States starting this week in New York City.
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Is It a Sin to Not Receive the Eucharist Every Sunday?
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
A listener named Kelly asks Father Dave a question about receiving the Eucharist from lay ministers.
info_outlineFather Dave welcomes Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Rian Johnson to discuss his latest movie “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,” whose fictional story takes place in a Catholic parish. Rian’s directing credits include “Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi,” “Looper,” “Poker Face,” episodes of “Breaking Bad,” and many more. The latest film in the “Knives Out” murder mystery series, “Wake Up Dead Man,” stars Daniel Craig as Detective Benoit Blanc who teams up with a priest (Josh O’Connor) to investigate a crime at the small-town church.