The Busted Halo Show with Catholic priest Father Dave Dwyer, CSP, is an informative and entertaining take on the Catholic faith. Father Dave and team answer your questions of faith and tackle current issues in our world while having some laughs along the way! This podcast features excerpts from the show on The Catholic Channel -- SiriusXM, channel 129.

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Father Dave explains to Team Busted Halo how there is in fact not just one Christmas, but five. (Originally aired: 12/29/09)
Direct download: 12-29-09_5Christmases.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:00pm EDT

We have been getting a lot of calls recently from people who are curious about the possible upcoming changes to mass that may happen soon. Father Dave tries to answer some of these questions in this segment from Mass Class Wednesday on the Busted Halo Show. (Originally aired: 10/07/09)
Direct download: 10-07-09_MassChanges.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:10pm EDT

In this newest installment of the Busted Halo Show feature “Real World Catholic Leaders,” Father Dave speaks with Geoffrey T. Boisi, chairman and chief executive officer of Roundtable Investment Partners LLC, and Chairman of the Board of The National Leadership Roundtable on Church Leadership - an organization of laity, religious, and clergy working together to promote excellence and best practices in the management, finances, and human resources development of the Catholic Church in the U.S. by greater incorporation of the expertise of the laity. Mr. Boisi is also the co-founder of MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership, which ranks as one of the top 100 charities in the U.S. and is leading the movement to connect America’s young people with caring adult mentors.  He has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Wharton School’s Joseph Wharton Award; the American Red Cross of Greater New York’s Humanitarian Award; the National Catholic Educational Association’s Elizabeth Seton Award; and he’s been honored by Pope John Paul II as a Steward of St. Peter.  Indeed, Geoff Boisi is a "Real World Catholic Leader." (Originally aired: 12/09/09)

Direct download: 12-09-09_GeoffBoisi.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:20pm EDT

Friends of the show, all the way from Ireland, Father Eugene O’Hagan, Father Martin O’Hagan and Father David Delargy are the singing trio known as “The Priests”.  Their new album Harmony is available now!  It’s been called one of the top three new Christmas albums to buy this year, and it’s a  beautiful collection of 15 brand new recordings of some of the most beloved songs of all time including “Amazing Grace,” “The Lords Prayer”, and “Silent Night." Here on the show to both talk to Father Dave about both their singing and pastoral careers, and also to perform songs from their latest album, The Priests.

Direct download: 12-02-09_ThePriests.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:00pm EDT

Shawn Raynond is co-founder of the U.S. Public Service Academy, which calls for the establishment of a public-service-oriented undergraduate school modeled on the U.S. military academies.  A bill before congress earned bi-partisan support this past year, and The Academy has earned endorsements from more than 90 college presidents, including three former superintendents of West Point. He is a partner at the law firm of Susman Godfrey LLP in Houston, Texas.  Earlier this year, he received an Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, given annually to one Houston attorney under the age of 38 who best represents professional excellence and service to clients, the community, and the Bar. (Originally aired: 10/28/09)

Direct download: Interview_ShawnRaymond.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:20pm EDT

A listener calls in with what is probably a common question, but one not often easily resolved: How do I get my kids to like church? (Originally aired: 10/15/09)
Direct download: 10-15-09_ChurchKids.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:20pm EDT

Father dave talks with the incredibly talented author, Anne Rice! One of America's most read and celebrated authors, Anne Rice is known for weaving the visible and supernatural worlds together in epic stories that both entertain and challenge readers. Her books are richly filled with history, belief, philosophy, religion, and compelling characters that examine and extend our physical world beyond the limits we perceive. After two volumes of her moving life of Jesus Christ (Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt and Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana) and her spiritual memoir Called Out of Darkness, her newest book, ANGEL TIME is a return to the rich imagination and compelling worlds of Anne's early novels, combined with the inspiration of her renewed faith. (Originally aired: 11/06/09)

Direct download: Interview_AnneRice.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:20pm EDT

Father Dave interviews Pastor Douglas Wilson from the new documentary entitled "Collision" which is based on the book and controversial debate between him and renowned atheist journalist Christopher Hitchens: Is Christianity Good For the World? (Originally aired: 10/27/09)
Direct download: Interview_DouglasWilson.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:44pm EDT

Father Dave talks with Vatican-certified, practicing exorcist Father Gary Thomas about what's true and what's not about exorcisms and demonic possession, and what this means in terms of our faith life. Father Gary is the subject of the new book "The Rite: The Making of a Modern Exorcist," which chronicles Father Gary's own Vatican training to become an exorcist, and also gives readers an inside look of the church's use of the rite of exorcism, and its role in contemporary life. (Originally aired: 10/29/09)
Direct download: 10-29-09_FrGaryThomas.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:20pm EDT

Living with a disease like multiple sclerosis is something many of us cannot imagine, but for some is a part of their everyday life. For Michael Weiss, MS has been a part of his reality since being diagnosed with the disease in 2004. Facing the disease head-on, Mike has spent much of his time in the last five years fundraising and raising awareness for the disease around the country. He has been ambassador to the New Jersey MS Coast-the-Coast and Walk MS 2009, and has been selected to participate in the Tour of Champions for each of the last 5 years. Father Dave talks with Michael about both his struggles and achievements dealing with MS, and how he strives to inspire others who are going through similar experiences. (Originally aired: 10/19/09)

Direct download: Interview_MichaelWeiss.MP3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:20pm EDT

In honor of October being the 25th anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Father Dave interviews Tracie Metzger, the co-founder of the Pink Ribbon Girls, a nationwide non-profit organization that offers education and awareness of breast cancer. (Originally aired: 10/13/09)
Direct download: Interview_TracieMetzger.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:20pm EDT

Father Dave talks to one of the world's most successful and multi-talented artists, Harry Connick, Jr. about growing up Catholic, playing piano for the Pope, and his new album, entitled Your Songs. (Originally aired: 10/08/09)
Direct download: CONNICK_FULL.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:20am EDT

On Tuesdays on the Busted Halo Show, we let the callers ask two questions of faith instead of just one. Often times, the two separate questions come from completely disparate realms. In this particular case, Mike from California asks about the presence of suffering in the world, and also about becoming a deacon. (Originally aired: 09/09/09)
Direct download: 09-09-09_TwoForTues.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:00pm EDT

Father Dave sits down and has a laugh with "laughter yogi" Vishwa Prakash. Vishwa is the Head of the North American office of Laughter International, an organization of 10,000 active clubs worldwide that promotes spiritual, physical, and psychological well-being through the practice of laughter yoga. (Originally aired: 08/21/09)
Direct download: Interview_VishwaPrakash.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:20pm EDT

Father Dave explains the meaning and significance of the oft-confused term "blessed are the poor in spirit." The two callers who had these questions about this quotation were greatly appreciative of his explanations: "Wow, that was a great answer." (Originally aired: 08/19/09)
Direct download: BH_BlessedArePoorInSpirit.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:00pm EDT

We get a lot of questions of faith on the Busted Halo Show. And although every question is equally important, sometimes we think that the audience themselves may be able to tackle some of the queries we get. This is when we "call on the congregation" for assistance. Do you think you could have helped out with the listener question: are both species equal? As in, can I take JUST the eucharist OR the wine and fulfill the sacrament? See how your answer would have stacked up against our listeners'. Also, Father Dave reassures a potentially anxious caller's question about the state of the yet-to-be-fully-converted soul. (Originally aired: 08/07/09)
Direct download: BH_08-07-09.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:00pm EDT

Father Dave talks with Gregg Breinberg, the director for internet phenomenon and internationally-known New York Public School 22 Choir about how a small elementary school singing group gained global fame. (Originally aired: 07/23/09)
Direct download: Interview_PS22Choir.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:00pm EDT

Father Dave talks to a listener about the challenges and benefits of doing a thorough parish search before settling on a comfortable and correct community for you. (Originally aired: 07/17/09)
Direct download: BH_07-17-09_parish.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:00pm EDT

Father Dave talks with Paulist seminarian Tom Gibbons about what it's like to be in seminary, the benefits and challenges of being in such an intensive program, and providing pastoral support as a hospital chaplain. (Originally aired: 07/14/09)
Direct download: Interview_TomGibbons.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:00pm EDT

Father Dave talks with Anthony Michael Hall (star of the classic '80's movies Vacation, Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Weird Science) about growing up Catholic, keeping the faith while being in Hollywood, and his roles in the TV series The Dead Zone, and last summer's blockbuster hit The Dark Knight. (Originally aired: 06/12/09)
Direct download: Interview_AnthonyMichaelHall.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:00pm EDT

Father Dave talks with Phil Fox Rose, the author of the "What Works" column here at Busted Halo about finding guidance on your spiritual journey, how to incorporate God into recovery programs, and even what it's like to be a punk roadie and a sheepherder! (Originally aired: 6/11/09)
Direct download: Interview_PhilFoxRose.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:00pm EDT

Father Dave gets some supplemental information from a canon lawyer on the show regarding the status of Father Cutie's mass as an evangelical priest. Is it legal? Is it valid? What should we do? (originally aired: 06/02/09)
Direct download: 06-02-09_FrCutieDisc.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:00am EDT

Father Dave talks to acclaimed author, TV and radio personality, and social commentator Rabbi Brad Hirschfield about the significance of the National Day of Prayer, the Pope's visit to Israel, and the challenges and benefits of a thoughtful ecumenism. (Originally aired: 05/06/09, Hour 1)
Direct download: Interview_RabbiBradHirschfield.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:20pm EDT

Father Dave talks to Emmy and Tony-nominated actress Tovah Feldshuh about where faith meets art, and her new role in the Broadway play "Irena's Vow" as a Polish Catholic girl that saves 12 Jews during World War II. (Originally aired: 04/30/09)
Direct download: Interview_ActressTovahFeldshuh.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:20pm EDT

On this particular Mass Class edition of the Busted Halo Show, Father Dave answers caller questions about possible problems that happened at mass. For example: what if the lector reads the gospel? What if somebody drops the eucharist? Can you sing the entire liturgy? Are every single one of these motions required - what if I forget to do one? (Originally aired: 03/25/09, Hour 1)
Direct download: BH_03-25-09_1.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:14pm EDT

A listener email sparks a Team Busted Halo conversation about the term "sola scriptura," and both its historical and contemporary implications. (Originally aired: 03/11/09)
Direct download: BH_03-11-09_sola.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:46pm EDT

Father Dave answers a common question from a listener that helps us all read and interpret certain parts of the Bible, particularly the often disturbing or otherwise challenging passages from the Old Testament. (Originally aired: 03/11/09. Hour 1)
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:00pm EDT

Father Dave and Team Busted Halo talk about the many facets, challenges, and spiritual benefits of the Lenten season, and also take caller questions on the subject such as: can I take Sundays off of my Lent commitment? And, what the heck is Lent anyway? (Originally aired: 02/20/09, Hour 3)
Direct download: BH_02-20-09.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:43pm EDT

Father Dave explains the real situation regarding the Pope lifting the ex-communication of the four Bishops from the society of St. Pius the X. (Originially aired: 02/06/09, Hour 1)

Direct download: BH_02-06-09.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:41pm EDT

Father Dave talks with Father Jonathan Morris, news analyst for the Fox News Channel, about his new book "The Promise: God's Purpose and Plan for When Life Hurts." (Originally aired: 02/09/09. The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius 159, and XM 117, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at bustedhalo@thecatholicchannel.org. Go to www.sirius.com to get subscription information.)
Direct download: Interview__Father_Jonathan_Morris.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:36pm EDT

Father Dave talks to Catholic actress and Satruday Night Live alum Siobhan Fallon about her new movie "New In Town" with Renee Zellweger and Harry Connick, Jr., and how her faith guides her acting career.(Originally aired: 01/13/09. The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius 159, and XM 117, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at bustedhalo@thecatholicchannel.org. Go to www.sirius.com to get subscription information.)
Direct download: Interview__Siobhan_Fallon.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:57pm EDT

It was National Vocation Awareness Week recently, so we decided to put together some of the most interesting caller questions from the show on this topic. Questions such as: will prior sins hold me back from a religious vocation? Do I need to have a spiritual director to guide me? Can I have a calling to both religious life AND marriage? Hmmmm… (Originally aired: 01/13/09. The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius 159, and XM 117, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at bustedhalo@thecatholicchannel.org. Go to www.sirius.com to get subscription information.)

Direct download: 01-13-09_HowBoutAVocation.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:30pm EDT

We're a lot like Radio Shack: you've got questions, Father Dave has answers. In this episode of Mass Class, Father Dave handles several call-in questions of faith, including those about: striking the chest gesture during mass, over-the-phone confession, the sacrifice of Jesus, and RCIA. (Originally aired: 12/03/08) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius Satellite Radio, Channel 159, and XM 117, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at bustedhalo@thecatholicchannel.org. Go to www.sirius.com to get subscription information.
Direct download: BH-12-03-08.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:03pm EDT

Father Dave and Team Busted Halo discuss the common misconceptions and significance of the Immaculate Conception. (Originally aired: 12/09/08) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius Satellite Radio, Channel 159, and XM 117, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at bustedhalo@thecatholicchannel.org. Go to www.sirius.com to get subscription information.
Direct download: BH_12-09-08_1.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:13am EDT