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Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer

Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP

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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20:21

Dr. Kathy Koch on Fostering Better Relationships With...

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer ·

2026/04/23

It is a sadly common phenomenon for parents to become estranged from their adult children, and Father Dave welcomes Dr. Kathy Koch for tips on nurturing these relationships. Dr. Koch is a Christian speaker, author, podcast host and the founder of Celebrate Kids, Inc. Her new book is called, "Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children: Strategies and Conversations that Work."

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10:49

Should a Homily Be 'Academic'?

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer ·

2026/04/20

A listener named Brenda asks Father Dave about the content of a homily. "One Sunday, a priest was giving his homily and began to explain something. He added, 'The homily should not be academic,'" Brenda says. "I thought that 'academic' meant 'instructional.' Am I wrong to think that it is fine for a homily to be teaching us something? I really appreciate it when the priest gives us background information such as common practices in biblical times. The more I can learn, the happier I am."

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24:27

Father Dave Unpacks Tensions Between Pope Leo XIV and...

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer ·

2026/04/14

As the War in Iran continues, Church leaders including Pope Leo XIV have voiced strong messages for peace. This past Sunday evening, President Donald Trump posted disparaging words about Pope Leo XIV on social media, who then responded to those criticisms aboard the papal plane on Monday. Father Dave unpacks what events led to these tensions and what the Church teaches about war.

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18:32

Practicing Resurrection: How to Live into the Easter...

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer ·

2026/04/09

As we continue in the Octave of Easter, Father Dave welcomes speaker and author Laura Kelly Fanucci to discuss how we can celebrate all 50 days of this season. Laura is the founder of "Mothering Spirit," and her new devotional is called, "Living Easter: 50 Days to Practice Resurrection."

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19:00

'Quirky Catholic Kids': Support in Parenting...

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer ·

2026/04/07

We are all made in the image and likeness of God, and Father Dave welcomes author Ginny Kochis who ministers to Catholic families with neurodivergent children. Ginny's online community provides practical support and prayerful encouragement to Catholic parents raising exceptional children, and her new book is called "Quirky Catholic Kids: Navigating Neurodivergence with Faith and Joy."

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19:57

Bringing Women of the Bible to Television With...

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer ·

2026/04/02

Father Dave welcomes veteran filmmaker and Catholic René Echevarria to discuss his latest project called "The Faithful: Women of the Bible." René is a television writer and producer best known for his work on "Star Trek," "Castle," "Dark Angel," and more. "The Faithful" is a three-part series on Fox that centers on five well-known matriarchs of the Old Testament.

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15:31

What is the Exact Timeline of Events in the Gospels?

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer ·

2026/03/31

A listener named Peg asks Father Dave about the Gospels. "While listening to or reading the Gospel readings during the Lenten season, I wonder about the actual time between the stories. Is it months, weeks or days? Can you help us understand the timeline?"

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17:32

The People of Hope: Catholic Charities USA President...

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer ·

2026/03/26

Service 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.

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21:44

Is It a Sin to Not Receive the Eucharist Every Sunday?

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer ·

2026/03/24

A listener named Kelly asks Father Dave a question about receiving the Eucharist from lay ministers.

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09:05

Can You Receive Anointing of the Sick Multiple Times?

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer ·

2026/03/17

A listener named Carol asks Father Dave about the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. She says, "As someone with an autoimmune disease called lupus, every couple of months when the Anointing of the Sick is offered after Mass, I go up for the anointing. Am I abusing the Sacrament by doing this because I'm not critically ill?"

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17:56

Navigating Corporate America as a Black Catholic With...

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer ·

2026/03/12

Father Dave welcomes Anthony P. Carter to discuss living out his faith throughout decades of work in corporate communications. Anthony worked in senior roles for two Fortune 100 healthcare companies as well as Chief Diversity Officer for Johnson & Johnson. He also served as press secretary for New York City Mayor David N. Dinkins and U.S. Congressman Edolphus Towns. He details these experiences and more in his new book, "This I Know: Principles for a Life of Faith and Optimism."

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20:24

Why Do Catholics Stand and Kneel at Mass?

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer ·

2026/03/10

A listener named Theresa asks about different postures at Mass. She asks, "How many times do we kneel and stand at Mass, and why?"

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14:53

Connecting Our Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health...

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer ·

2026/03/03

While broadcasting from the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, Father Dave welcomes Anne Kertz Kernion to help us better understand the connection of body, mind and soul. Anne is a former college professor with a graduate degree in theology and a background in science, engineering, and neuroscience. She writes about these topics in her latest book "The Four Connections: How to Flourish by Aligning Your Beliefs, Body, Brain, and Bonds."

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14:44

Breathing New Life Into Liturgical Music With Sarah...

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer ·

2026/02/26

While broadcasting from the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, Father Dave welcomes Catholic composers and musicians Sarah Hart and Steve Angrisano. Steve, Sarah, and fellow Catholic composer Curtis Stephan recently set 220 antiphons to contemporary music in a new project called, "Let Us All Rejoice."

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16:20

Unpacking 'the Currency of Mercy' With Hallow...

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer ·

2026/02/24

While broadcasting from the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, Father Dave talks with the event's keynote speaker, Alessandro DiSanto. Alessandro is a co-founder of the Hallow prayer and meditation app, although he began his career on Wall Street and later worked as a private equity investor. His keynote at LA Congress was called, "The Currency of Mercy: Renewing Hope Through Faith and Prayer."

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20:04

Picturing Christ's Passion This Lent With Father...

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer ·

2026/02/17

As Lent begins this week, Father Dave welcomes back friend of the show Father Patrick Mary Briscoe to discuss his new devotional, "Witness: A Guided Lent Journal for Prayer and Meditation." Father Patrick is a Dominican friar now serving in Rome, and he was recently appointed General Promoter for Social Communication for the Order of Preachers.

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18:05

How to Be Present to Someone Grieving With Sister...

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer ·

2026/02/11

We all walk through different seasons of life, and Father Dave welcomes Sister Colleen Gibson to discuss accompanying those in times of grief. Sister Colleen belongs to the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, and co-hosts the "Beyond the Habit" podcast. She currently serves as the Coordinator of Pastoral Care at St. John-St. Paul Catholic Collaborative in Wellesley, MA, where among many things she helps run a bereavement ministry called "Seasons of Hope."

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15:22

Finding Accountability This Lent With Mary Lenaburg

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer ·

2026/02/10

As Lent begins next week, Father Dave welcomes back Catholic speaker and author Mary Lenaburg to discuss a new program and challenge for this penitential season. Mary is an ambassador for Ascension's "Crux: A Lenten Journey of Surrender" program, which invites participants to surrender to God through the adoption of four daily challenges.

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18:05

Can Catholics Sing Contemporary Christian Music...

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer ·

2026/02/04

A listener named Lisa asks Father Dave about music during Mass. She says, "I was at a different Catholic Church last weekend, and during communion, the hymn was by an evangelical Christian. Can this happen? I was really disappointed."

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21:49

Exploring Faith in Film With 'Wake Up Dead Man'...

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer ·

2026/02/03

Father Dave welcomes Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Rian Johnson to discuss his latest movie "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," whose fictional story takes place in a Catholic parish. Rian's directing credits include "Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi," "Looper," "Poker Face," episodes of "Breaking Bad," and many more. The latest film in the "Knives Out" murder mystery series, "Wake Up Dead Man," stars Daniel Craig as Detective Benoit Blanc who teams up with a priest (Josh O'Connor) to

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