The Best Podcasts for Catholics (and Why They Matter More Than You Think)
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23-Mar-2026
In this episode of Practicing Catholic, the team shares their favorite podcasts—both Catholic and non-Catholic—and explores how what we listen to shapes our minds, habits, and spiritual lives. From productivity and business strategy to theology, parenting, and Sunday homilies, they reflect on how podcasts can help us grow in virtue, deepen our understanding of the faith, and live more intentionally.
They also discuss the importance of choosing content wisely in an age of endless information, the balance between input and silence, and how to integrate faith into everyday life—even in the middle of a busy schedule. Plus, they tackle listener questions on artificial intelligence and how young people can live out their Catholic faith in the chaos of high school and college.
Whether you're looking for new podcast recommendations or seeking to be more intentional with your time, this episode offers practical insights for living a faithful and focused life.
Check out Taylor and Scott’s favorite podcasts below!
Deep Questions: https://www.thedeeplife.com/listen/
Acquired: https://www.acquired.fm
Thomistic Institute Podcast: https://podcast.thomisticinstitute.org
Criteria: https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/category/criteria//
The Score: https://www.revivalmusicproject.org/podthescore/
Messy Family Podcast: https://messyfamilypodcast.org
At the Table with Pat Lencioni:https://www.tablegroup.com/at-the-table/
The Optimal Work Podcast: https://optimalwork.com/podcast
Catechism in a Year: https://app.ascensionpress.com/podcasts/catechism
Bishop Barron Sunday Sermons: https://www.wordonfire.org/videos/sermons/
Pints with Aquinas: http://pintswithaquinas.com
The Lila Rose Show: https://www.lilaroseshow.com
The Pillar Podcast: https://www.pillarcatholic.com/s/the-pillar-podcast
Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World: https://sqpn.com/podcasts/jimmy-akins-mysterious-world/
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