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Soul Food Priest
This is the podcast where culinary and Christianity collide. Each week Fr. Ben Bradshaw will serve up homilies, whip up Teaching Tapas, answer your burning questions, and pass along recipes.
Episodes
Soul Food PriestQ&A: What Does "Resurrection of the Dead" Mean?
What does the line "resurrection of the dead" in the Creed mean? What does that mean for every person? What about the second coming? Fr. Ben and Khira reflect…
Soul Food PriestHomily: Celebrating the Forgotten Saints
It's such a beautiful joy to celebrate the saints, those who have persevered and won the race. There are so many lessons about life and faith that we can learn…
Soul Food PriestHomily: Spiritual Maturity
Fr. Ben defines what spiritual maturity is and describes what it looks like. Why is spiritual maturity important? He also discusses can attain spiritual…
Soul Food PriestQ&A: What Are Fr. Ben's Thoughts on the Pope's New Encyclical?
Fr. Ben discusses with Silvia and Khira his recent mission trip to Guatemala as well as the Pope's new encyclical. Both pertain to upholding the dignity of the…
Soul Food PriestHomily: When God's Plans Are Not Our Plans
How do you handle curveballs in life? Fr. Ben gives a homily on this topic providing tips when God's plans are not our plans. Like or subscribe to have the…
Soul Food PriestHomily: Understanding the Mass Pt II
Fr. Ben continues the explanation of the Mass, especially the Liturgy of the Eucharist. This is a must watch to better understand the purpose of everything…
Soul Food PriestQ&A: How to be Catholic in the Culture
Fr. Ben, @SoulFoodPriest , Silvia, and Khira discuss the challenges of living the Catholic Faith in the American Culture. They also discuss how to raise kids…
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Homily: Understanding the Mass Part I
Fr. Ben does an amazing job of explaining the mass in less that 15 minutes. This is a must listen! Like or subscribe to have the algorithms give you more…
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Homily: A Life of Joy
Fr. Ben talks about the beauty of a life of joy. What does it take to have joy? How can we maintain it? These questions are answered along with tips on how to…
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Q&A: Love the Person, Hate the Sin
Many people struggle with how to love others, especially when they've hurt you. In this episode, Fr. Ben, Silvia, and Khira address this struggle by…
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Homily: Who is God?
Fr. Ben briefly answers the questions: Who is God? How do we define God? How does this affect us? Watch and know you are loved. Got a question you'd like to…
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Homily: Changing Our Way of Thinking
As humans, we can become so deceived about life just by our way of thinking. Maybe it's good but maybe it's bad. It affects those we love. How can thoughts…
Soul Food PriestQ&A: Part 2 Discussion on Ven. Fulton Sheen & What is the Canonization Process?
Fr. Ben continues his discussion with Derek Rotty on Ven. Fulton Sheen. They also address how a saint is canonized and what the process is like. You can go to…
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Homily: Heroes
Fr. Ben discusses the importance of knowing our history as Catholics, especially the lives of the saints. These heroes inspire us on our journey toward Heaven…
Soul Food PriestQ&A: Who Was Venereable Fulton Sheen
Fr. Ben and Khira Rotty welcome guest Derek Rotty. Derek is the author of Prophet of Hope: Fulton Sheen Responds to the Modern World and Khira's husband. Fr…
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Homily: The Importance of Community
Fr. Ben explains why being part of a community is vital for every human person. It's important for him that his parish offers many opportunities to grow…
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Homily: Trust & Spiritual Maturity
Fr. Ben describes the beauty of trusting in the Lord. It is truly then that the Lord can work. This is all part of spiritual maturity, so he also describes…
Soul Food PriestMoms & Back to School
Fr. Ben @SoulFoodPriest talks with Khira Rotty about motherhood, the transition of going back to school, and some advice for women. This can be a busy time…
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Homily: How to Deal with Difficult People
Fr. Ben @SoulFoodPriest gives several tips on how to deal with people who are difficult. It's best to learn these tips so we don't allow them to steal our…
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Homily: Catholicism & Culture
Fr. Ben provides a fascinating homily on the impact Catholics have had in culture, and why culture needs Catholics. The teachings of Christ have transformed…
Soul Food PriestQ&A: What is SSPX?
So many people are confused by what SSPX (the Society of St. Pius X) is. Now this society is in the news and Pope Leo has excommunicated their bishops and…
Soul Food PriestHomily: Gratitude
Fr. Ben is completing his homily series on the 10 Commandments. Coveting our neighbor's goods can be prevented by having more gratitude in one's life. Listen…
Soul Food PriestHomily: Chastity
Fr. Ben addresses the 9th commandment by focusing on chastity. Often times we have a false idea of what chastity is. Fr. Ben defines it as well as share how…
Soul Food PriestHomily: Gossip
Fr. Ben continues his reflections on the commandments by addressing the 8th, bearing false witness. Gossip is included in this commandment. Listen to this…
Soul Food PriestCelebrating America
America celebrates 250 years and the soccer team is in the World Cup! What makes America unique? How does the Catholic fit into the American culture? How can…
Soul Food PriestHomily: The 7th Commandment
How does stealing apply to most Catholics? Most associate stealing with shoplifting or robbing a bank; however, there are other ways we rob ourselves and…
Soul Food PriestQ&A: How Can We Be Perfect Without Perfectionism?
Jesus tells us in Scripture to "be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect" (Matthew 5:8). This begs the question of how this is possible. We live in a…
Soul Food PriestHomily: Fidelity
Fr. Ben continues his homily series on the commandments. This week he addresses the sixth commandment: Thou shalt not commit adultery. Ultimately, this one…
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Homily: Father's Day
Fr. Ben discusses the value of fatherhood and the important aspects of being a good father. It will take work, but it will be the most rewarding work a man can…
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Q&A: Franciscan Fun Facts
Khira Rotty continues the conversation with Fr. Anthony Baetzold, OFM Cap. to honor this year of St. Francis. Learn some cool fun facts about Franciscans and…
Soul Food PriestHomily: The 5th Commandment
Humans are body and soul. This means that "thou shall not kill" can apply to both. Listen as Fr. Ben explains and how we can correct our faulty habits of…
Soul Food PriestHomily: The 4th Commandment
Fr. Ben discusses the beauty of parenting and creating memories as well as the difficulties of parenting. How children of all ages can respect their parents…
Soul Food PriestQ&A: What's the Difference Between Jealousy & Envy
Jealousy often times creeps into our lives, even sometimes envy. What's the difference between the two? What do we do when this happens? How do we combat these…
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Homily: Priorities
This is the third installment of Fr. Ben's homily series on the commandments: Keeping the sabbath holy. Watch to learn how this practically applies to families…
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Homily: Words Matter
Fr. Ben continues his homily series on the commandments by addressing the second one: You shall not take the Lord's name in vain. What we say matters and how…
Soul Food PriestQ&A: Prayer
Fr. Ben, @SoulFoodPriest , welcomes a special guest from HALLOW, Jonathan Campbell. Hallow is the number one prayer app in the world, so this topic of…
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Homily: False gods
Fr. Ben begins a homily series on the 10 Commandments. This week he provides basic information about the commandments, the natural moral law, and the various…
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Homily: Motherhood & Femininity
Fr. Ben delivers a beautiful homily on motherhood and femininity. He provides incredible insight on what women experience on a regular basis and how men can…
Soul Food PriestQ&A: Confession
Watch this episode to get some of the answers you've wanted to know about the Sacrament of Confession (Penance). Why should Catholics confess to a priest? Can…
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Homily: Learning From Our Mistakes
Fr. Ben's homily this past weekend is on learning from our mistakes. How can we grow from them? How can we combat shame and discouragement when they happen?…
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Homily: God Hears Our Prayers
Fr. Ben explains in the homily why we can trust God with our prayers. Oftentimes people doubt if God is listening or if He's there. It all takes faith…
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Homily: Divine Mercy & Letting Go
Fr. Ben gives insight as to how often he's thinking about food! However, this leads to a more serious topic of how to control emotions, surrender, and make…
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Homily: Easter Sunday
We are a people of HOPE! Listen as Fr. Ben explains why and how this is Good News for EVERYONE! We pray you have a blessed Easter. Thank you for listening…
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Homily: Sympathy, Empathy, & Compassion
Fr. Ben provides explanation on the differences between sympathy, empathy, and compassion. He also explains how we can become better in all three of these…
Soul Food PriestHomily: Worry & Anxiety- Spiritual Action Plan
Fr. Ben addresses a topic that plagues so many people in our culture- worry and anxiety. In this homily, he provides practical ways to help maintain peace. Got…
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Homily: The Spiritual Butterfly Effect
Fr. Ben discusses what psychologists call the "butterfly effect". This principle can relate to one's own spiritual life. Take a listen this Lent to reflect on…
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Homily: Life Lessons
Fr. Ben provides a list of some of life's greatest lessons. Jesus reminds us of true happiness in the beatitudes, and Fr. Ben's homily provides more insight on…
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Homily: Vocation-Finding Our Calling
Fr. Ben preaches on the importance of one's vocation as the way God has called you to express His love. He also takes the time to reflect on the beauty of…
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Q&A: New Year, New Bishop?
This episode includes New Year traditions, where they came from, and the possibility of a new bishop in our diocese. Many people ask, or don't even know, how a…
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Q&A: Can We Agree to Disagree on Politics?
Languages and words can be tricky at times. Some languages express sentiments better than others and some words can be really harsh. There are just some words…
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Homily: Learning from Our Mistakes
Fr. Ben spends time in this Advent season encouraging us all to learn from our mistakes. This is how we grow in wisdom and humility. Listen to learn more and…
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Homily: Biblical History of the Mass
Fr. Ben provides a great homily on what makes the Catholic Church unique from all other churches. Watch to learn more and reflect on what it means to you. Got…
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Q&A: Advent
In this episode, Fr. Ben, Silvia and Khira discuss the beauty of Advent. What they do to prepare, family traditions, and some insights on the season itself and…
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Homily: Spiritual Prep for Advent
Advent begins a new liturgical year in Catholicism. Fr. Ben invites you to take the time this Advent to ponder a few questions about this past year and look to…
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Homily: Having a Work Ethic
There are many things in this world that we can't control, but there are two things we can control. Listen as Fr. Ben reveals those two things and how one can…
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Q & A: Always Have Gratitude
Gratitude is key here @SoulFoodPriest ! Watch to learn why and why you should have gratitude as well, even in the midst of struggle. Got a question you'd…
Soul Food PriestCocktails & Conversations
Fr. Ben gathers with over 100 women of his parish for a monthly event called Cocktails & Conversations. On this particular evening he provided great insight…
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Homily: What Will Happen at the Second Coming of Jesus?
Fr. Ben describes the three stages of life and what the second coming means. What does the "resurrection of the dead" from the creed mean? Watch to learn what…