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Hosted by Sarah Colleen Schutte · religion · EN
Welcome to Catholic Handshake, your helpful guide to minute—but never trivial—details of the faith. Join Fr. Joe Brodeur as he lays out the unobserved beauties of Catholicism in an engaging, meaningful way. From ambries to Mount Tabors to sedilias, these and many other topics aren’t just interesting facts—they are the details which can deepen and enrich our faith. So listen in as we discuss today’s Catholic handshake.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Catholic Handshake, your helpful guide to minute, but never trivial, details of the faith. Join Fr. Joe Brodeur as he lays out the unobserved beauties of Catholicism in an engaging, meaningful way.
Catholic Handshake is hosted by Sarah Colleen Schutte. The show has published 18 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 18: Symbols of the Apostles" (21 September 2026, 32 minutes), "Episode 17: Snakes, Stags, and Sunbursts" (7 September 2026, 26 minutes), and "Episode 16: Symbolic Distinctions" (24 August 2026, 24 minutes).
Catholic Handshake publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 18 episodes.
Booking probability for Catholic Handshake is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Catholic Handshake requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Catholic Handshake's contact route on record: verified email.
Sarah Colleen Schutte hosts Catholic Handshake, a religion podcast with 18 episodes published.
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Episode #18
Can Sarah recite the twelve apostles based off the First Eucharistic Prayer? Whether she can or not, she and Father Joe talk about a selection of apostles today, focusing specifically on symbols associated with...
Episode #17
On this week's edition of Catholic Handshake , Sarah and Father Joe look at a few more symbols of the faith drawn from the animal world. Stags and snakes? Possums? Yes indeed. They also discuss Sarah's favorite symbol...
Episode #16
On this week's episode of Catholic Handshake , Sarah and Father Joe discuss the distinction between signs and symbols and break down the significance of three Eucharistic symbols.
Episode #13
On today's episode of Catholic Handshake , Sarah and Fr. Joe discuss holy water. You see it at the entrance of every Catholic church, but why do we use it? And is it superstitious to use it? Your hosts cover the...
Episode #12
On this episode of Catholic Handshake , Sarah and Father Joe dive into the history and significance of the pallium, a liturgical vestment worn by the pope and bishops. Come for the symbolism, stay for the cute lambs.
Episode #11
<p>Today on Catholic Handshake, Sarah and Father Joe discuss the ancient tradition of the 'O Antiphons,' a set of verses now found incorporated in the liturgy during the last few days leading up to Christmas. If you...
<p>Sarah and Father Joe, on today's edition of Catholic Handshake, discuss the concept of the liturgical Hodie--which might have something to do with the dating of Christmas, but you'll have to listen in to find out...
Episode #9
<p>On today's edition of Catholic Handshake, Sarah and Father Joe discuss the origins of processions in church history, and Father points out all the places in the Mass where processions take place--tune in to see if...
<p>This week's Catholic Handshake explores the intricacies of the sacred vessels used at Mass, from the paten to the chalice to everything in between. Join Sarah and Fr. Joe as they look into the meaning behind the...
Episode #7
<p>On today's edition of Catholic Handshake, Sarah and Fr. Joe are taking a tour of the sanctuary. Regardless of how your church's sanctuary is set up, most all of them contain the same basic elements, and Fr. Joe gives...
<p>"It's not pink, it's rose!" Every Gaudete Sunday and Laetare Sunday, priests the world over will wear some form of pink (or rose) vestments. If you've ever wondered why, you're in the right place. Join Sarah and Fr...
<p>We see them all over the place in church and years ago they were often as a primary light source, but since we have electric lights today, why do we still use candles at Mass? Answering Sarah's burning (literally)...
Episode #4
<p>If you've ever attended an Easter Vigil Mass, or wondered what your deacon was chanting on Epiphany, you're not the only one. Join Sarah and Fr. Joe as they discuss the three proclamations you might hear throughout...
Episode #3
<p>Veiling can be a much-discussed topic in Catholic circles, but it often only focuses on the use, purpose, and symbolism of chapel veils. Join Sarah and Fr. Joe as they look at other types of veiling we often see in...
Episode #2
<p>On this week's edition of Catholic Handshake, Sarah and Father Joe take a look at adoration--what it is, where this practice came from, and even some tips for best participating in this rich part of our Catholic...
Episode #1
<p>On this inaugural episode of Catholic Handshake, Sarah and Fr. Joe discuss incense, and Sarah learns that there's a lot more than meets the eye (and nose) when it comes to this fascinating element of our faith.</p>
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