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Catholic Stuff You Should Know

Hosted by J. 10 Initiative · religion · EN-US

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A lighthearted exploration of various prominent and obscure Catholic topics.

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48%

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Selective

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Questions about Catholic Stuff You Should Know

Who hosts Catholic Stuff You Should Know?

Catholic Stuff You Should Know is hosted by J. 10 Initiative. The show has published 337 episodes to date.

What has Catholic Stuff You Should Know covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Missionaries without Boats" (29 October 2026, 61 minutes), "Memento Mori" (23 October 2026, 58 minutes), and "Homesick for Heaven" (16 October 2026, 42 minutes).

How often does Catholic Stuff You Should Know publish?

Catholic Stuff You Should Know publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 337 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Catholic Stuff You Should Know?

Booking probability for Catholic Stuff You Should Know is 48%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Catholic Stuff You Should Know requires a Pod Score of 86 or higher. Catholic Stuff You Should Know's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Catholic Stuff You Should Know?

The strongest fits for Catholic Stuff You Should Know are Religion & Faith. Catholic Stuff You Should Know has a religion audience.

About the host

J. 10 Initiative hosts Catholic Stuff You Should Know, a religion podcast with 337 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    Missionaries without Boats

    Oct 29, 20261h 1m

    In this week's episode, Fr. John and Fr. CJ welcome Andrea Polito - long-time friend (and notable mention) of the podcast. Interviewing her on the topic of her dissertation, Andrea provides an introduction to the French...

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    Memento Mori

    Oct 23, 202658 min

    As we approach the end of the liturgical year, All Saints and All Souls days, and the month of November where we intentionally pray for the faithful departed, Fr. Jacob and Fr. Sean discuss "memento mori," remembering...

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    Homesick for Heaven

    Oct 16, 202642 min

    Have you ever heard a song, gazed at a beautiful landscape, or recalled a childhood memory that awakened a deep longing for something you couldn't quite name? The Germans have a word for it: Sehnsucht—a mysterious...

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    Prison Ministry and Christological Solitude

    Oct 2, 202640 min

    In this week's episode, Fr. John presents on solitude of Christ by way of his recent ministry hearing confessions in a local prison. With Fr. Sean, they draw distinction from the experience of secular isolation...

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    The Best Prayer Ever

    Sep 25, 202646 min

    Fr. John and Fr. Sean discuss obedience and the freedom that comes from surrendering ourselves to God. Looking at obedience and surrender in the lives of Jesus and Mary, they explore how learning to obey God leads us to...

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    Love Much, Forgive Much

    Sep 18, 202658 min

    In this episode, Fr. Jacob and Fr. Sean explore the themes of forgiveness, mercy, and humility in the parable of the unmerciful servant (Matthew 18:21-35) and the teachings of Sirach (27-28) from the readings for Sunday...

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    OCIA

    Sep 11, 202646 min

    Fr. Jacob and Fr. Sean walk through the OCIA process and the Church’s wisdom in accompanying people into the Catholic faith. They discuss the different stages of OCIA—from inquiry and initial conversion through...

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    Hope For Restless Hearts

    Sep 4, 202649 min

    Fr. Jacob reads Fr. John some excerpts of Pope Leo's reflections on St. Augustine and the two of them riff on the themes and topics of the restless heart, hope, unity, and forgiveness.

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    Trust

    Aug 21, 202653 min

    Fr. Jacob leads Fr. Sean on a reflection of the erosion of trust between people today, and though it seems understandable, Fr. Jacob asks the question, is this distrust good?

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    Loss, Grief, Hope and Joy

    Aug 7, 20261h 4m

    Fr. Jacob, Fr. John, and Fr. Sean gather while they are at summer conference and they share stories in memory of the life and death of both Fr. Jacob's mother, Mary Machado, and their priest brother Msgr. Ken Leone...

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    Patron Saints

    Jul 31, 202655 min

    Why does the Church encourage us to have a patron saint? In this episode, Frs. Sean and Jacob explore the meaning of patronage in the communion of saints. The saints are living members of Christ’s Body who intercede for...

  • Jul 23, 202648 min

    As the final installment of Fr. John's cycling-French saint pairings, this week's podcast explores the charisms of one of the great friendships of Church history - St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane Frances de Chantal...

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    Sacraments, Sacramentals, and Relics

    Jul 16, 202641 min

    Why does God use material things to communicate His grace? In this week’s episode, Frs. John and Sean explore the Catholic understanding of sacraments, sacramentals, and relics. What makes a sacrament different from a...

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    St. Margaret Mary and the Alpe d'Huez

    Jul 10, 202650 min

    As Part two of Fr. John's three-part French cycling-pilgrimage series, this week's episode introduces the life of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and the apparitions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Under the theme of the...

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    Priest and Beggar

    Jul 2, 202652 minS0

    Fr. John and Fr. Sean discuss the life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz, an American priest who gave his life to serving the poorest of the poor in Korea, Mexico, and beyond. Through his witness, the podcast takes up the...

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    Priest and Beggar

    Jul 2, 202652 min

    Fr. John and Fr. Sean discuss the life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz, an American priest who gave his life to serving the poorest of the poor in Korea, Mexico, and beyond. Through his witness, the podcast takes up the...

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    The Curé d'Ars and Col du Galibier

    Jun 25, 202644 min

    This week's episode begins a three-part series by Fr. John, pairing French saints with famous Tour de France stage climbs. These reflections, born from his recent pilgrimage, begin in the farmtown of Ars with St. John...

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    The Curé d'Ars and Col du Galibier

    Jun 25, 202644 minS0

    <p>This week's episode begins a three-part series by Fr. John, pairing French saints with famous Tour de France stage climbs. These reflections, born from his recent pilgrimage, begin in the farmtown of Ars with St...

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    The Threefold Office of Every Christian

    Jun 19, 202643 min

    In this week’s episode Frs. John and Sean explore the baptismal call to share in Christ’s threefold office as priest, prophet, and king. What do these titles actually mean for ordinary Catholics? Drawing from Scripture...

  • Catholic Stuff You Should Know

    The Threefold Office of Every Christian

    Jun 19, 202643 minS0

    In this week’s episode Frs. John and Sean explore the baptismal call to share in Christ’s threefold office as priest, prophet, and king. What do these titles actually mean for ordinary Catholics? Drawing from Scripture...

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