Idaho Catholic Podcast

Demons don’t enter by force—they enter by permission. In this powerful episode, Deacon Pat shares a chilling story and reveals the deeper Catholic truth about spiritual warfare, sin, and how small compromises can open doors we never intended.

Why do so many people feel empty—even when life is good? In this episode, Deacon Pat explores a universal human experience shared by believers and non-believers alike, revealing how that quiet emptiness may actually be pointing to something deeper.

Some questions are never asked out loud… but they’re asked in silence every day. In this powerful episode, Deacon Pat responds to real, anonymous questions about sin, lust, marriage, doubt, and faith—offering clear, direct, and compassionate answers rooted in Catholic truth.

Can you still find a real Catholic man… or woman today? In a culture of confusion, this episode breaks through the noise and reveals what true masculinity and femininity look like through the lens of the Catholic faith. This isn’t theory—it’s a call to become who God created you to be.

The truth you’re avoiding… may be the freedom you’re longing for. In this powerful episode: Why dishonesty quietly enslaves the soul The real reason we avoid truth How courage in truth leads to peace and freedom And what it takes to finally live with integrity

Your life isn’t random… it’s forming your eternity. This episode will challenge you to see: Why your daily choices shape your soul The real meaning of the Catholic Journey Why the cross is part of the path And how to stop drifting and start living intentionally

Comparison isn’t making you better… it’s quietly destroying your peace. In this powerful episode: Discover why comparison is a spiritual battle See how it’s affecting EVERY generation Learn how gratitude breaks its power instantly And reclaim the life God designed just for you

“Feel like you failed Lent? You’re not alone… and it’s not too late.” Most people start Lent with strong intentions—but many end feeling discouraged, weak, and defeated. This episode is for anyone who: gave up their Lenten sacrifice struggled with prayer feels like they let God down

I’m Doing Well… But Am I Drifting from God? What if the greatest danger to your soul isn’t failure… but success? When life is hard, we turn to God. But when life is going well… we can slowly begin to forget Him.

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What if the very thing you avoid… is the key to your freedom? We live in a world obsessed with comfort. Avoid pain. Chase pleasure. Do what feels good. But Jesus shows us something radically different:

What do you do when God feels late? In one of the most emotional moments in Scripture, Jesus delays… weeps… and then raises the dead. This episode will challenge how you see suffering, waiting, and God’s presence in your life.

Who is stealing your peace right now? What if your impatience isn’t their problem… but your prison? This episode will challenge you—and free you.

What if the most powerful sermons were never spoken… but seen? In this episode, discover the hidden meaning behind Catholic art—why it exists, what it teaches, and why it’s more important today than ever. From stained glass to the crucifix, this episode will change how you see the Church forever.

Are Catholics and Protestants really that different… or are we closer than we think? In this powerful episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we dive into one of the most important—and often misunderstood—topics in Christianity:

What would you do… if you stood at the foot of the Cross? Not in a painting… Not in a church… But there— in the mud, in the blood, in the storm… Looking up at Jesus Christ… dying for you. Would you turn away? …Or would it change your life forever? www.TheCatholicJourney.NET

You Are Not Alone… You Never Have Been What if I told you… you have a constant companion… a heavenly protector… a guide who sees God face-to-face…

Can a Catholic go to war… and still be faithful to Christ? Can a Catholic take a life… and not commit sin? Most people think they know the answer. Most people are wrong. In this powerful episode of The Catholic Journey, Deacon Pat Kearns—U.S. Navy veteran who served alongside the Marines—dives deep into what the Church actually teaches about war, killing, and moral responsibility. ⚔️ Is all killing murder? ⚔️ When is war justified? ⚔️ Are we called to peace… or to defend the innocent? This is not politics. This is truth.

Someone asked me… “Why do you write books?” And the answer surprised even me. I don’t write just to tell stories. I don’t write just to teach. I write… because somewhere along the way, writing became prayer. In this deeply personal episode, I share how writing has allowed me to see my life, my struggles, and the people around me through a completely different lens—one shaped by faith, reflection, and the desire to see as God sees. From Catholic novels… to devotionals… to spiritual workbooks… and even children’s books—each one was born from a single mission: To help souls encounter God. But more than that… This episode isn’t just about why I write. It’s about the question you may be avoiding:

What if the problem isn’t that you don’t pray enough… …but that you’ve never really talked to God? So many of us were taught how to say prayers— but not how to enter into a real relationship with Him. We recite the words. We follow the routine. But deep down… something feels missing. In this powerful episode, we explore the truth that can change everything: Prayer is not a ritual. It’s a conversation. A real, honest, personal encounter with a God who already knows your heart—and is waiting for you to open it. If your prayer life feels dry… distracted… or distant—this episode will challenge you, inspire you, and invite you into something deeper. Stop saying prayers… Start talking to God.