Most Catholics don’t go to confession.

In fact, recent survey data shows that 68% haven’t gone in the past year, despite the Church’s clear teaching and the incredible graces available in the sacrament.

So what’s really holding people back?

In this episode, the Fathers Andy unpack:

• The most common fears about confession (and why they’re wrong)
• Why embarrassment, shame, and misunderstanding keep people away
• What actually happens in the confessional (from a priest’s perspective)
• The difference between just “feeling better” and real spiritual transformation
• Why confession isn’t about guilt… but about encountering God’s mercy

They also explore the deeper meaning of reconciliation, the beauty of hearing the words of absolution, and how this sacrament brings real peace; not just emotionally, but spiritually.

If you’ve ever avoided confession, felt unsure about it, or wondered if it really matters, this episode is for you.

The Apostles’ Creed says Jesus descended into hell; but the Church doesn’t mean what many people assume.

In this episode, the Fathers Andy explain what Scripture and the Catechism actually teach about the place of the dead, why no one went to heaven before Christ, and what happened on Holy Saturday. They also discuss limbo, purgatory, the salvation of children, and the hope the Church gives to those who have lost loved ones.

One line in the Creed… with a lot more meaning than you might expect.

Many Catholics have heard of practices like burying a statue of St. Joseph to sell a house, wearing a scapular for protection, or praying certain prayers for specific outcomes.

But when does a devotion become superstition?

In this episode of Catholicism Unwrapped, the Fathers Andy discuss what the Catechism of the Catholic Church actually says about superstition, why it is considered sinful, and why human beings are naturally tempted to fall into it.

They talk about the difference between authentic Catholic devotion and treating religious practices like magic, the danger of attributing power to objects instead of to God, and how superstition is connected to divination and false trust.

They also answer questions like:

• Can you be a good Christian and still do superstitious rituals? • Is it wrong to pray for your team to win? • Are scapulars, rosaries, or statues superstitious? • Why does the Church warn so strongly about this?

This episode is meant to be honest and clear, especially for those who may not realize that superstition is something the Church takes seriously.

Faith is not magic, and trust in God cannot be replaced by rituals.

Can God speak through dreams and visions? And if so, how should Catholics understand them?

In this episode of Catholicism Unwrapped, Fr. Andy and Fr. Andy explore what the Church actually teaches about dreams, visions, and how God communicates with His people. They discuss biblical and saintly examples, the difference between dreams and visions, and why not every meaningful dream is a message from God.

The conversation also unpacks private vs. public revelation, the dangers of over-interpreting dreams, and who to talk to if you think a dream may have spiritual significance. A grounded, faithful look at a topic that often lives somewhere between curiosity and confusion.

In Part II of our Ignatian discernment series, we go deeper into the realities of consolation and desolation, drawing from the Catechism, the Ignatian spiritual exercises, and the lived experience of the spiritual life.

In this episode, we explore why God sometimes permits spiritual dryness, how silence can actually deepen faith, and why feelings, good or bad, are not reliable measures of God’s presence or love.

We also talk about the danger of chasing “signs” instead of the Sign Himself, why Christian prayer is not about seeking a void or nothingness, and how to empty our minds of distractions without emptying ourselves of God.

Finally, we address a crucial but often overlooked truth: faith is not meant to be walked alone. If you’re experiencing confusion, chaos, or spiritual heaviness, seeking a trained spiritual director can be an essential step toward clarity and freedom.

If you’ve ever wondered whether God was still near during seasons of silence; this episode is for you.

God speaks. But not always the way we expect.

In this episode of Catholicism Unwrapped, Fr. Andy & Fr. Andy dive into the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises; unpacking consolation, desolation, and discernment in a world that never stops talking.

They explore: • Why silence is often where God speaks most clearly • How to tell the difference between God’s voice and the enemy’s • What to do when prayer feels dry, distracted, or empty • Why God never causes desolation — but allows it • And how faithfulness matters more than “successful” prayer

If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t hear anything when I pray,” this conversation is for you.

🎧 Episode 57 — Part 1 of a 2-part Ignatian series

In this episode, we examine the cultural consequences Pope Paul VI warned about in Humanae Vitae. From divorce, pornography, and IVF to euthanasia, declining vocations, and loss of faith, we'll unpack how separating sex from procreation reshaped how we view love, marriage, and human life itself.

What’s the real difference between Natural Family Planning and contraception; and why does the Church insist the distinction matters?

In Part 3 of our Humanae Vitae series, the Fathers Andy dig into questions most people have never been invited to ask: how the body actually works, what modern contraceptives really do, and whether the cultural promises of “control” and “freedom” have come at a hidden cost.

They explore the medical and moral tensions surrounding hormonal birth control, IUDs, Plan B, and the pill, touch briefly on IVF and the future of reproduction, and examine how these technologies shape the way we think about children, relationships, and responsibility.

This episode isn’t about slogans or easy answers, it’s an invitation to think more deeply about sex, marriage, and what it means to treat human life as a gift rather than a problem to solve.