Catholic Podcasts reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 261 Reddit reviews across 3 subreddits and 29 posts to rank the best Catholic Podcasts brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Catholicism, r/CatholicDating, r/Anglicanism. Top-rated brands include Pints with Aquinas (4.9/5), Catholic Stuff You Should Know (4.6/5), Fr. Mike Schmitz (4.7/5).
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Subreddits3
Posts29
Brands92
Products28
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#1
Pints with Aquinas
4.9
(30)
"I really enjoy Pints with aquinas."
"Pints with Aquinas."
"Pints with Aquinas as the “Catholic Joe Rogan Experience”."
"Pints With Aquinas follows a similar structure to CoT."
"Pints with Aquinas is a big favorite of mine."
"Pints with Aquinas"
"Pints with Aquinas"
"Pints with Aquinas"
"Pints with Aquinas
Trust me, the why he keeps the conversation going is... awsome."
"Pints with Aquinas which is very general. It covers everything."
#2
Catholic Stuff You Should Know
4.6
(15)
"Catholic Stuff You Should Know"
"These guys (priests of the Denver archdiocese) have really helped me out"
"Can't recommend it enough. Catholic Stuff You Should Know."
"Catholic Stuff You Know is what helped me become Catholic back in the day"
"Are thought provoking and personable."
"It’s awesome"
"My favorite so far is definitely catholic stuff you should know."
"Catholic Stuff You Should Know."
"Catholic Stuff You Should Know"
"For podcasts, I like Catholic Stuff You Should Know, The Catholic Talk Show, Clerically Speaking, The Popecast (papal history, but it's not really long and boring. Pretty fun tbh!), Pints With Aquinas, and The Pillar Podcast"
#3
Fr. Mike Schmitz
4.7
(12)
"I’ve been listening to it since my wife found it earlier this year & it’s really interesting."
"Catechism in a year."
"Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike"
"Seconding Fr Mike Schmidt for his regular podcast, his weekly homily podcast, “Bible in a Year”, and “Catechism in a Year” podcasts."
"I second the recommendation."
"Is the BEST. Highly recommend him!"
"I got about 100 days into Bible in a Year, but then fell off. I should really get back into it, because it was so good."
"Other than those mentioned, there’s also Bible in a year."
"Other than those mentioned, there’s also Catechism in a year."
"Bible in a year podcast by fr. Mike Schmitz is good."
#4
Council of Trent
4.5
(11)
"If you like Apologetics and enjoy defenses of critiques against the Catholic faith"
"Focus on apologetics"
"Trent Horn is an apologist for Catholic Answers and easy to listen to."
"Solid apologetics and such"
"Council of Trent has audio versions of his videos."
"Counsel of Trent"
"Council of Trent"
"The Counsel of Trent, Pints With Aquinas"
"Counsel of Trent, Pints with Aquinas, and anything Jimmy Akin (especially Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World) are all frequented in my rotation."
#5
The Catholic Talk Show
4.5
(10)
"‘The Catholic Talk Show’ is generally pretty good"
"Why hasn’t anyone mentioned the catholic talk show on youtube ??? it’s dope!"
"The Catholic Talk Show is my favorite podcast regarding the Catholic Faith."
"My favorite is 'The Catholic talk show' on YouTube."
"Is a good one, it’s pretty new."
"Not as much political talk, basically just interesting facts about Catholicism or Church teachings."
"For podcasts, I like Catholic Stuff You Should Know, The Catholic Talk Show, Clerically Speaking, The Popecast (papal history, but it's not really long and boring. Pretty fun tbh!), Pints With Aquinas, and The Pillar Podcast"
"Personally, I love pints with Aquinas, Catholic Talk show and Catholics answers"
"Pints with Aquinas, Reason & Theology, Ascension Presents, The Catholic Talkshow and The Brendan Option"
"I like the Catholic Talkshow, Catholic Feedback, Word on Fire, Clerically Speaking."
#6
Word on Fire
4.5
(8)
"Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire Show (his apostolate) which both have some lovely stuff."
"Bishop Robert Barron's weekly homilies."
"Bishop Robert Barron is an incredible evangelist for the faith."
"The Word On Fire Show."
"Word on Fire Show"
"Word of fire podcast, bible in a year podcast by father mike schmitz and pints with aquinas podcast"
"They're weekly and between 15-20 minutes, and tend to focus on the Gospel for that week."
#7
Jimmy Akin
5.0
(7)
"Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World."
"Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World deals with mysterious topics from a faith and reason perspective."
"Jimmy Akins Mysterious World"
"Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World"
"Jimmy Akins Mysterious World"
"Anything Jimmy Akin (especially Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World) are all frequented in my rotation."
"Podcasts: Jimmy akin´s mysterious world (also on YT as Jimmy Akin )"
#8
Thomistic Institute
4.7
(7)
"- Thomistic Institute"
"Deeper philosophy"
"Thomistic Institute"
"Thomistic Institute podcast"
#9
What God is Not
4.6
(7)
"What God Is Not (Byzantine in theme but really good even for Latins)"
"What God is Not podcast with Mother Natalia and Fr. Michael O'Loughlin is great and I haven't heard any politics on it."
"What God Is Not- Fr. Michael O'Loughlin & Mother Natalia"
"What God is Not."
"What God is Not"
#10
Bible in a Year
5.0
(6)
"- Bible In a Year"
"Bible in a Year? Have you done that one yet? There's the appointed readings, a short prayer, and an exposition/meditation. Highly recommended."
"Bible in a Year Definitely"
"Bible in a Year"
"Bible in a Year"
"Bible in a Year"
#11
Catholic Answers Live
4.7
(6)
"Catholic Answers Live"
"Catholic answers live!!! It’s lit"
"Their episodes on the sin against the Holy Spirit and the Jewish roots of praying for the dead were amazing!"
"Focus on apologetics"
"Catholic Answers Live is another favorite of mine."
"I also recommend listening to recordings of archbishop Fulton Sheen."
#12
Catholic Answers
4.5
(6)
"Anything Catholic Answers"
"They have a range of topics which you can browse from Open Forums, Apologetics, Pro-Life, etc."
"I really like Catholic Answers's call-in show, as well as Pints With Aquinas."
"Personally, I love pints with Aquinas, Catholic Talk show and Catholics answers"
"Also the Catholic answers podcast"
#13
Godsplaining
5.0
(5)
"- Godsplaining"
"Godsplaining"
"Godsplaining is really fun. I've been listening to them for three years or so now, and they have a great mix of variety, personalities, and content."
"Its hosted by Dominican priests, so you know its gonna be good"
"By the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph"
#14
Reason and Theology
4.6
(5)
"Reason and Theology which is more in-depth theology."
"Reason and Theology"
"Pints with Aquinas, Reason & Theology, Ascension Presents, The Catholic Talkshow and The Brendan Option"
#15
Shamelessly Popery
5.0
(4)
"Shameless Popery is my hands down favorite at the moment, he helped so much in my conversion"
"Shameless Popery and Jimmy Akin are good. Catholic Answers and Called To Communion are good as well"
"Shameless popery is my #1 listen these days."
"Shameless Popery which is newer but really great for apologetics."
#16
Catechism in a Year
5.0
(4)
"- Catechism in a Year"
"Catechism in a Year"
"Catechism in a Year"
"Catechism in a Year"
#17
YouTube
5.0
(4)
"[https://www.youtube.com/@LaFedelaIglesia/featured]"
"[https://www.youtube.com/@JosePlascenciaPodcastCatolico/featured]"
"[https://www.youtube.com/@HosannaInExcelsis/featured]"
"[https://www.youtube.com/@chhoficial/featured]"
#18
Three Dogs North
4.8
(4)
"Are thought provoking and personable."
"Is awesome!"
"They're real, they're goofy, and they're theologically profound."
"I honestly like Three Dogs North a little better just because it's longer."
#19
Taylor Marshall
4.8
(4)
"Is a good podcast."
"So that I’m not out of touch with the multiplicity of problems within modern Catholicism."
"He is a wonderful Catholic and does podcasts on theology and different topics."
"Taylor Marshall old episodes from probably 2021 and prior were great for Catholic formation and history."
#20
Poco a Poco
4.8
(4)
"The Poco a Poco Podcast is all about the spiritual life as practiced in daily life. I highly recommend!!"
"Poco a Poco, Godsplaining, and What God Is Not are some of my favorites."
"Great for encouraging and inspiring a deepening of faith and call to mission"
"Poco a poco - spirit juice."
#21
The Cordial Catholic
4.5
(4)
"The Cordial Catholic is always a pleasant and positive listen."
"I quite enjoy it!"
"The Cordial Catholic"
"The Cordial Catholic by K Albert Little. Both are converts"
#22
Clerically Speaking
4.5
(4)
"I would also add to this list!"
"Two great priests having great discussions."
"For podcasts, I like Catholic Stuff You Should Know, The Catholic Talk Show, Clerically Speaking, The Popecast (papal history, but it's not really long and boring. Pretty fun tbh!), Pints With Aquinas, and The Pillar Podcast"
"Clerically Speaking, and the Poco a Poco podcast (from the CFRs)"
#23
Road to Emmaus
5.0
(3)
"With Scott Hahn"
#24
Fr. Martin
5.0
(3)
"Fr. Martin’s The Exorcist File."
"A study of theology told through the case files of Exorcist Fr. Martins."
"Exorcistfiles.tv is Exorcist Fr. Martins podcast. Absolutely one of the best Catholic Podcast I’ve ever listened to and learned from."
#25
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
5.0
(3)
"- Jimmy Akins Mysterious World"
"Analyzing mysterious events, phenomenon, etc. from a Catholic perspective based on faith and reason"
#26
Fr Mike Schmitz
5.0
(3)
"Fr Mike Schmitz podcast."
"I also certainly recommend Fr Mike Schmitz's Bible in a Year and Catechism in a Year."
"I also certainly recommend Fr Mike Schmitz's Bible in a Year and Catechism in a Year."
#27
Catholic Bytes
4.7
(3)
"Concise podcasts explaining the Catholic faith, history, and dogmas."
"Variety of topics and speakers that are short, informative and interesting!"
"Short and simple, usually, and relaxed"
#28
Catholic Classics
4.7
(3)
"- Catholic Classics"
"Catholic Classics podcast They've read and given commentary on 'Introduction to the Devout Life' by St. Francis de Sales."
"Catholic Classics"
#29
Relevant Radio
3.7
(3)
"Tons of good ones on Relevant Radio -- https://relevantradio.com/"
"Relevant radio app. Patrick Madrid show. He takes phone calls every day that are just the kind of questions a catachumen might have."
"My Deacon also recommended Relevant Radio and a YouTube channel called Sensus Fidelium, but I haven't gotten to dig much into either yet."
#30
Way of the Fathers
5.0
(2)
"By Mike Aquila"
#31
St. Anthony’s Tongue
5.0
(2)
"My podcast, St. Anthony’s Tongue, covers the mystical tradition of our faith, the darker elements of the lives of the saints and the supernatural."
"My podcast is on Catholic Mysticism, the supernatural in our faith and the saints."
#32
EWTN
5.0
(2)
"Check out EWTN! My favorite is Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders."
"Get the EWTN app. The largest catholic multimedia network in the world. Founded by Mother Angelica RIP. That resource with its many assets has proven to be very helpful in my faith journey."
#33
Sensus Fidelium
4.5
(2)
"Sensus Fidelium has great stuff"
"Sensus Fidelium is daily updated with sermons and homilies."
#34
The Exorcist Files
4.5
(2)
"The Exorcist Files"
"The Exorcist Files"
#35
Father Chris Alar
4.5
(2)
"I like Father Chris Alar's Divine Mercy."
"Explaining the Faith with Fr Chris Alar."
#36
The Pillar Podcast
4.5
(2)
"The Pillar Podcast (2 former CNA reporters - who also happen to be Canon lawyers - started their own Catholic-focused news service and it's *phenomenal*)"
"The Pillar Podcast is mainly about current events in the Church from a Canon Lawyer perspective."
#37
Dr. Edward Sri
4.5
(2)
"Dr. Edward Sri's podcast All Things Catholic has always been a joy when I've tuned in."
"All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri."
#38
Ascension
4.5
(2)
"I'm all over the Catholic Answers crew, Matt Fradd, and Ascension Presents."
"Pints with Aquinas, Reason & Theology, Ascension Presents, The Catholic Talkshow and The Brendan Option"
#39
Gloria Purvis
4.0
(2)
"Gloria Purvis"
"The Gloria Purvis podcast"
#40
The Road to Emmaus with Scott Hahn
5.0
(1)
"The Road to Emmaus with Scott Hahn is really good Catholic discussion."
#41
The Ryans
5.0
(1)
"The Ryan’s are super intelligent and funny"
#42
Father Rich
5.0
(1)
"Father Rich is an awesome man with an even more awesome personality."
#43
Too Far with Laura Horn
5.0
(1)
"Too Far with Laura Horn is A MUST."
#44
Crash Course Catholicism
5.0
(1)
"Crash Course Catholicism to have great explanations of Catholic teachings explained to the lay person."
#45
Hebrews
5.0
(1)
"It’s a catholic bible podcast that actually goes more in depth! Love it."
#46
Formed
5.0
(1)
"If you get the Formed app, you will find tons of informative content over a very broad range of Catholic topics, from educational to entertaining."
#47
Trent Horn
5.0
(1)
"The Counsel of Trent (Trent Horn) and Pints with Aquinas (Matt Fradd) indubitably."
#48
Matt Fradd
5.0
(1)
"The Counsel of Trent (Trent Horn) and Pints with Aquinas (Matt Fradd) indubitably."
#49
Multiple
5.0
(1)
"Counsel of Trent, Shameless Popery, Pints with Aquinas, Capturing Christianity, Ask Fr Josh, The Bible in a Year, The Catechism in a Year, All Things Catholic with Edward Sri, Catholic Answers Live, The Father Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast"
#50
Coffee & Pearls
5.0
(1)
"Podcasts specifically for ladies that I love"
#51
Just One Small Thing
5.0
(1)
"Podcasts specifically for ladies that I love"
#52
Fr. Mike Schmitz Homilies
5.0
(1)
"Homilies in series for students at the UMD"
#53
Georgia Tech Catholic Center Podcast
5.0
(1)
"Is neat."
#54
Do Something Beautiful
5.0
(1)
#55
Explaining the Faith
5.0
(1)
"Really, really good. Makes you think you’re in seminary school."
#56
Renovo
4.0
(1)
"Renovo by Doug Tooke"
#57
SiriusXM
4.0
(1)
"If you have SiriusXM, I love “Word to Life”. It airs live every Friday, but I usually save it for after Sunday Mass."
#58
Jeff Cavins
4.0
(1)
"The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)."
#59
Catholic Feedback
4.0
(1)
"Catholic Feedback by Keith Nester."
#60
Relevant Radio app
4.0
(1)
"Relevant radio app: Drew Mariani, Fr. Richard Simon and Patrick Madrid are my favorites."
#61
Daughters of St Paul
4.0
(1)
"The Daughters of St Paul have a podcast whose name changes every season (currently, it is called Dare to Dwell)"
#62
Augustine Institute
4.0
(1)
"Catholic Saints by Augustine Institute."
#63
Christopher West
4.0
(1)
"Ask Christopher West."
#64
Beyond the Dark Clouds Podcast
4.0
(1)
"Beyond the Dark Clouds Podcast hosted by the Director of Catholic Mission at Leeds Trinity University."
#65
Intellectual Catholicism
4.0
(1)
"There are many. Intellectual Catholicism. Patristic Pillars. Jimmy Akin 99% of the time. The Cordial Catholic."
#66
The SEEK Podcast
4.0
(1)
"The SEEK podcast."
#67
YES Catholic
4.0
(1)
"YES Catholic."
#68
God With Us Radio
4.0
(1)
"God with us radio."
#69
Classical Christian Thought
4.0
(1)
"Classical Christian Thought."
#70
The Byzantine Scotist
4.0
(1)
"The Byzantine Scotist."
#71
Contra Gentiles
4.0
(1)
"Contra Gentiles!!! It's definitely more ... off-color than most podcasts, but it's definitely worth a listen"
#72
That Black Catholic Chick
4.0
(1)
"That Black Catholic Chick, may appeal to me because I'm female too, but she is living the faith in L.A. and brings a lot of a fitness dimension too."
#73
Keith Nester
4.0
(1)
"Keith Nester a great source of information for anyone new to Catholicism especially if you converting from Protestantism."
#74
Outside the Walls
4.0
(1)
"Outside the Walls"
#75
Why Did Peter Sink?
4.0
(1)
"Why Did Peter Sink? is mine. It's the lowest budget one out there, where I tell the story of my reversion journey."
#76
The Glad Trad Podcast
4.0
(1)
"The Glad Trad Podcast"
#77
Catholic Drive Time
4.0
(1)
"Catholic Drive Time"
#78
A Catholic Take w/ Joe McClane
4.0
(1)
"A Catholic Take w/ Joe McClane"
#79
Resistance Podcast on Sensus Fidelium
4.0
(1)
"I like the Resistance Podcast on Sensus Fidelium."
#80
Return to Tradition
4.0
(1)
"I also like Return to Tradition for keeping updated on Church news."
#81
Reasons to Believe Podcast
4.0
(1)
"The Reasons to Believe podcast frequently goes into new scientific discoveries and their compatibility with the Christian God."
#82
Philosophy for the People
4.0
(1)
"Philosophy for the People. It’s not a strictly catholic podcast but it is hosted by a catholic and many episodes are about religious arguments!"
#83
Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders
4.0
(1)
"Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders"
#84
Theology Liberation Podcast
4.0
(1)
"The Theology Liberation Podcast by David Inczauskis. Very informative!"
#85
The Popecast
4.0
(1)
"The Popecast (papal history, but it's not really long and boring. Pretty fun tbh!)"
#86
Slaking Thirsts Podcast
4.0
(1)
"Slaking Thirsts podcast"
#87
The Brendan Option
4.0
(1)
"Pints with Aquinas, Reason & Theology, Ascension Presents, The Catholic Talkshow and The Brendan Option"
#88
The Catholic Guy Show
4.0
(1)
"The catholic guy show is light and humorous"
#89
The Patrick Madrid Show
4.0
(1)
"The Patrick Madrid Show. 3 hours every week day!"
#90
The Church Nerd Podcast
4.0
(1)
"I invite you to check it out."
#91
Word and Table
4.0
(1)
"I like Word and Table."
#92
CSYSK
3.0
(1)
"Is pretty okay I guess."
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