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Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer

Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP
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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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Latest Episodes

In April, Busted Halo ministries celebrated its 25th birthday with a show in front of a live audience in New York City! As part of the festivities, Father Dave welcomes NBC veteran journalist Anne Thompson to discuss covering religious affairs in the... more

The Church celebrates Saint Catherine of Siena's feast day on April 29, and Father Dave welcomes Scripture teacher and veteran tour guide Joan Watson to discuss how this doctor of the Church can inspire us today. Joan is the pilgrim formation manager... more

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 Cel... more

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 'instruc... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Kathy Koch
Christian speaker, author, founder of Celebrate Kids, Inc.
Celebrate Kids, Inc.
Episode: Dr. Kathy Koch on Fostering Better Relationships With Your Adult Children
Laura Kelly Fanucci
Author and speaker; founder of Mothering Spirit
Mothering Spirit; author of Living Easter, 50 Days to Practice Resurrection
Episode: Practicing Resurrection: How to Live into the Easter Season With Laura Kelly Fanucci
Ginny Kochis
Author of Quirky Catholic Kids
Quirky Catholic Kids
Episode: 'Quirky Catholic Kids': Support in Parenting Neurodivergent Children With Ginny Kochis
René Echevarria
Executive producer of The Faithful, Women of the Bible; veteran television writer and producer
Fox; The Faithful
Episode: Bringing Women of the Bible to Television With Filmmaker René Echevarria
Kerry Robinson
President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA
Catholic Charities USA
Episode: The People of Hope: Catholic Charities USA President and CEO Discusses New Traveling Museum
Anthony P. Carter
Author and former communications executive
Fordham University / Loyola Press
Episode: Navigating Corporate America as a Black Catholic With Anthony P. Carter
Anne Kertz Kernion
Speaker, retreat leader, and author known for expertise in neuroscience, spirituality, and wellness
Loyola Press (author of The Four Connections)
Episode: Connecting Our Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health With Anne Kertz Kernion
Alessandro DiSanto
Co-founder of the Hallow Prayer and Meditation App
Hallow
Episode: Unpacking 'the Currency of Mercy' With Hallow Co-Founder Alessandro DiSanto
Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe
Dominican friar and general promoter for social communication for the Order of Preachers
Order of Preachers
Episode: Picturing Christ's Passion This Lent With Father Patrick Mary Briscoe, O.P.

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Fr. Dave Dwyer
Host of the Busted Halo Show

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 287 ratings
  • WARNING: Guest Joan Watson

    Busted Halp and its listeners deserve to know that Catholic speaker and writer Joan Watson is married to an ex-priest, KEVIN B. MCGOLDRICK, who is accused of sexual abuse of several young women across multiple dioceses.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Listeners deserve to know
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show. Wish there were more episodes

    Love the show Father Dave & crew.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    englishonit
    United States3 years ago
  • Highly recommend!!

    I really enjoy listening to this podcast. I have learned so much about the Catholic faith but with humor and humility. The questions that they delve into are real life questions and really make me feel as if this is a learning process and every day we strive to get better. Thank you Father Dave and the busted halo podcast crew for bringing this to us. I just listened to a podcast on what does faith mean and they went very deep and really hit home. Thank you for being so honest and vulnerable.

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Min0285!&
    United States3 years ago
  • What a Joke

    I’ve respected your ministry work up until Fr James Martin was interviewed. Will be unsubscribing and very disappointed in your inviting this man on.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    motel budget inn
    United States5 years ago
  • Busted Halo: For Busted People needing “Halo” repairs

    Basically this is what The Busted Halo Show is for some people who are like so-so Catholic or Christian in their faith but not too much a traditional Uber Catholic or Evangelical that they are ignorant in accepting their brothers /sisters in the faith.

    Yes we are called to be good for heaven but then our “Halos” need repairs if broken or tarnished. This is where this show comes in. This faith is shared quite joyfully in this program.

    This is for those who want a variety of topics from the ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ajg081
    United States5 years ago

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Mixed reactions to controversial guests or topics, with some critics calling for more orthodox or traditional Catholic perspectives.

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Discovering Wisdom From Saint Catherine With Joan Watson
Q: Why Catherine, and what makes her relevant today?
Her leadership in challenging times, her letters to popes and ordinary people alike, and her emphasis on love, virtue, and practical charity make her a timeless guide for confronting division and encouraging faith in ordinary life.
Discovering Wisdom From Saint Catherine With Joan Watson
Q: Was there something about Catherine that touched you personally and motivated your work with her?
Catherine's humanity and approachable holiness drew me in; she's portrayed as a friend who speaks to modern readers, helping us see how to live charity and obedience in everyday life.
Discovering Wisdom From Saint Catherine With Joan Watson
Q: What do you tell people as your elevator speech about pilgrimages for the faith?
The core idea is that pilgrims gain a tangible encounter with the faith by visiting sacred sites, praying at holy places, and grounding that experience in accompanying scripture and church history.
Practicing Resurrection: How to Live into the Easter Season With Laura Kelly Fanucci
Q: What do you do to engage Scripture in a practical way for regular people who aren't theologians?
I encourage starting small, reading a single gospel story or the daily readings, using footnotes and church resources to guide understanding, and then gradually dipping deeper as comfort grows, because consistency builds familiarity and faith, not a perfect, all-at-once mastery.
Bringing Women of the Bible to Television With Filmmaker René Echevarria
Q: So tell me how you came about like picking these particular characters from scripture and then, of course, you know, matching up some names that we know, like Minnie Driver.
René explains that a careful selection process was used, prioritizing matriarchs who could anchor three generations of story while offering modern resonance, and cites casting choices like Minnie Driver to bring recognizable talent and depth to these biblical figures.

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The show blends faith, culture, and everyday life with a light, accessible approach to Catholic questions. Across episodes, topics frequently circle around liturgical practices, Lent observances, prayer and spirituality tech, family life, hospitality, and practical faith in daily living. Guests span clergy, religious sisters, authors, actors, and media creators who discuss faith-informed perspectives on culture, relationships, discernment, and community. A consistent throughline is making Catholic faith feel relevant and approachable, often through personal stories, humor, and pastoral guidance. The format tends to mix Q&A, interviews, and real-life anecdotes, occasionally venturing into contemporary debates or media portrayals of faith, wh... more

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