The People of Hope: Catholic Charities USA President and CEO Discusses New Traveling Museum
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
Release Date: 03/26/2026
‘American Martyr’: Lessons From Blessed Stanley Rother
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
As we continue to commemorate 250 years of the United States of America, Father Dave welcomes author and journalist María Ruiz Scaperlanda to discuss Blessed Stanley Rother, an American on the path to sainthood. María is the promoter of his cause for canonization, author of , and a contributor featured in the upcoming movie coming to theaters
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Why Would Saints Have the Stigmata in Their Hands Instead of Wrists?
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
A listener named Hannah asks Father Dave about saints who have received the stigmata, or wounds of Christ. “When saints have received the stigmata, they have it in the palms of their hands – Take Saint Francis and Saint Padre Pio, for example,” Hannah says. “If Jesus was crucified with nails in his wrists, why wouldn't the saints' wounds be in their wrists?” She notes that the answer isn’t a “dealbreaker” for her faith, but was curious after gazing upon the crucifix.
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I Think God is Calling Me to the Priesthood. What Should I Do Next?
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
Two listeners ask Father Dave questions about discerning the priesthood. First Devin says, “I feel like God might be calling me to priesthood, but I'm really not sure where to start. There are so many different options for which type of priest I could be. Any advice?” Another listener named Randy asks Father Dave about his religious order, the . Randy asks, “What led you to be a Paulist? Were there other orders that caught your eye when choosing how to serve the Church?”
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What We Can Learn From the Gospel Story of the Rich Young Man
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
God continues to speak to us through Scripture, and Father Dave welcomes Tom Corcoran to discuss what we can learn from the Tom is the co-founder and president of and the co-author of “.”
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Advice for the Early Days of Parenting With Kathryn and Scott Whitaker
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
As we continue to celebrate the birth of Brett’s new daughter, Father Dave welcomes friends of the show and Scott Whitaker to offer wisdom as veteran Catholic parents of six.
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Fatherly Advice: Helping a Loved One Understand the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
Father Dave answers a listener’s question about the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Joe says, “I take advantage of the Sacrament of Reconciliation one to two times a month, but my wife doesn't understand why I go so often and feels upset by it. What would be the best way to point my wife to God's saving grace through Confession without pushing her? She had a bad experience in Confession with a priest who admonished her and questioned her abilities as a mom.”
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Connecting Childbirth and Motherhood to the Paschal Mystery With Catholic Doula Mary Haseltine
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
As we celebrate the birth of Co-host Brett’s new baby daughter Chloe Joy, Father Dave welcomes Catholic doula Mary Haseltine to discuss supporting mothers in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Mary is the founder of the website and app and the author of “.”
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What Does Pope Leo XIV Have to Say About AI and Education?
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
As educators wrestle with the impacts of AI in the classroom, Father Dave welcomes back friend of the show Brett Salkeld to discuss what Pope Leo says to teachers in his latest encyclical . Brett is the archdiocesan theologian for the Archdiocese of Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada and the author of “”
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The Cost of a Wooden Pew: Stephanie Boccuzzi on Navigating Faith Amid Chronic Illness
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
Father Dave welcomes writer and disability advocate Stephanie Boccuzzi to discuss her new article for Busted Halo's "Voices From the Back Pew" called "."
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Why Do Catholics Honor Mary With Multiple Titles?
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
A listener named Michael asks Father Dave about ways we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. Michael says, “I had a friend ask me, ‘How many Marys do Catholics believe in?’ They were referring to the many titles: Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Lourdes, etc. The list is long. How can I explain the many manifestations of Mother Mary?”
info_outlineService 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. “People of Hope: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors” is a traveling storytelling museum that highlights the impact of being present for others. The mobile museum begins its three-year journey around the United States starting this week in New York City.