The Treasures of the Eastern Church | Fr. Michael O'Loughlin
Join Fr. Michael O’Loughlin and Conor Gallagher for an enlightening and wide-ranging conversation diving deep into the Byzantine Catholic Church—its beauty, complexity, and place within the broader Catholic tradition.In this episode, they discuss what makes the Byzantine rite unique, the relationship between Orthodoxy and Rome, the role of icons, fasting, and confession, and the major theological differences between East and West. Fr. O’Loughlin also shares about his experience with bi-ritualism, demonic encounters, religious life, choosing to live celibacy, and his vision for the future of the Byzantine Church in America.Chapters:(2:00) Fr. O’Loughlin’s Introduction(8:45) Fr. O’Loughlin’s Podcast(12:00) Orthodox: In Line With Rome?(20:43) The Rites(27:49) Greek Orthodoxy(38:05) The Creed(45:30) The Role of Rome(53:15) The Creed of St. Athanasius(56:43) Distinctions in Original Sin(1:05:39) Did Mary Actually Die?(1:11:30) Involuntary Sins(1:20:45) Confession for Byzantines(1:31:50) Fasting from the Eucharist(1:35:55) Do Byzantines Kneel?(1:42:15) Being Bi-ritual: How Do the Rites Differ?(1:49:48) Celebrating the Novus Ordo(1:58:04) Byzantine Alternative to the Rosary(2:08:30) Iconography and Iconicism(2:39:20) Byzantine Marriage(2:42:20) Why Aren’t You Married?(3:53:00) Encountering the Demonic(3:11:00) Religious Orders(3:19:50) Political Divide in the Byzantine Church(3:28:20) What’s Your Vision for Byzantines in America?Fr. O’Loughlin also has his own podcast What God is Not that you can follow on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts! https://www.youtube.com/@whatgodisnotpodcastDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay up to date with new episodes of The Conor Gallagher Show.#ByzantineCatholic #ConorGallagher #EasternCatholic #CatholicPodcast #CatholicChurch #OrthodoxChristianity #CatholicTheology
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16 Siblings: Hilarious & Heartwarming Stories of Life in a Large Family | Mary & Peter Gallagher
What happens when 16 kids grow up under one roof?In this episode, Mary and Peter Gallagher (numbers 2 and 4 in the Gallagher family) sit down with their dad, Conor Gallagher, and host Tim Hill to talk about what it was really like growing up in a household of sixteen kids. They discuss how the family culture shifted over time in the Gallagher house, what rules actually stuck, threats of military school, and why things get extremely tense over board games. This episode is packed full of hilarious family stories — but also an inside look at what the two think about big families. Do they want large families themselves? This is an episode you don’t want to miss. CHAPTERS(2:05) Opening Conversation(5:21) Common Reactions to a Large Family(8:56) Good Changes Over the Years(11:27) Are Your Parents More or Less Intense Now? (15:31) Christmas 2024 at the Gallagher House(23:48) Teenagers Getting Out of the House(26:47) 16 Kids in Sports?(33:45) Older Siblings Moving Out(35:52) Three Families? (37:53) Grandma Is Pregnant?(39:23) Baby in the Guest House?(41:52) EXTRA People Living at the Gallaghers?(46:00) When the Kids Grow Up… (50:30) Connection with Adult Children(54:03) Sibling Fights(59:19) Burying the Hatchet(1:02:01) In-Laws and Siblings(1:05:13) Health and Kids(1:06:44) Do You Guys Want 16 Kids?(1:10:27) Peter’s Relationship Status(1:17:04) Cultivating Work Ethic(1:36:45) The Purpose of ParenthoodBe sure to subscribe to the channel to hear more like this.#GallagherFamily #WellOrderedFamily #BigFamily #CatholicParenting #FamilyDynamics #FamilyPodcast
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Miracles or Myths? Deciphering Fact from Fiction with the Miracle Hunter | Michael O'Neill
In this episode, Conor Gallagher is joined by Michael O’Neill, known as The Miracle Hunter, for a captivating conversation about the mysterious world of miracles. Michael shares how he first became fascinated with miracles and why he believes they have a unique power to stir hearts and open the door to faith.Together, they explore the Church’s rigorous process for investigating miracles, the difference between big “M” and small “m” miracles, and why God often leaves just enough mystery to invite us deeper into faith. They also discuss miracles in other religions, fraudulent claims, and the Vatican’s recent changes to how supernatural claims — especially Marian apparitions — are handled.This episode is a fascinating look at how miracles aren’t just about the supernatural — they’re about God’s invitation to see His hand at work in every corner of our lives.GET THE BOOKScience and the Miraculous: How the Church Investigates the Supernaturalhttps://bit.ly/42kFLlKTHE MIRACLE HUNTER WEBSITEhttps://www.miraclehunter.com/CHAPTERS(1:57) Introduction(4:04) How Did You Become ‘The Miracle Hunter’?(7:34) Why Miracles Can Crack Open the Door to Faith(8:15) Why God Leaves Doubt in Miracles(10:38) What Is a Miracle?(12:01) Big 'M' Miracles and Little 'm' Miracles(14:38) Process of Miracle Investigations(20:01) Why “Catholic” Miracles Are Ignored(21:04) Other Religions and Miracles(23:37) Fraudulent and False Miracles(34:40) Change in Vatican’s Standards for Miracles(44:15) Medjugorje(47:59) Our Lady of Guadalupe and The Tilma(1:13:17) The Shroud of Turin(1:26:23) The Shoulder Wound of Christ(1:31:53) The Stigmatists(1:40:39) Is the Stigmata the Marking of a Saint?(1:49:08) Marian Apparitions(1:52:20) Conyers & The Catholic “Maybe”(1:54:51) Vatican Guidelines for Apparitions(1:55:36) Garabandal(2:02:19) Zeitoun(2:05:28) Las Lajas(2:10:06) Healing Miracles(2:10:41) The Girl Whose Bladder Grew Back(2:26:05) Incorruptibles(2:31:24) Eucharistic Miracles(2:38:18) Saint Januarius(2:47:05) Weeping Statues(2:53:11) Closing CommentsBe sure to subscribe to The Conor Gallagher Show for more honest conversations about faith, culture, and the Catholic life.#MiracleHunter #CatholicMiracles #ConorGallagherShow #MichaelONeill #CatholicPodcast #Miracles #FaithAndReason #CatholicChurch #MarianApparitions #Vatican #CatholicFaith
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The Silent Scandal: How Parish Fraud Goes Undetected for Years | Dr. Rob Warren
Host Conor Gallagher sits down with Dr. Rob Warren, a retired IRS investigator and current professor of accounting at Radford University. With decades of experience in forensic accounting, Dr. Warren is a leading expert in uncovering financial misconduct—particularly within religious institutions, including the Catholic Church.Through gripping real-life cases, Dr. Warren unpacks the mechanics of fraud, the mindset behind it, and the financial blind spots in many parishes. They delve into The Fraud Triangle, analyze shocking scandals like those of Fr. John Mattingly and Cardinal McCarrick, and tackle tough questions: Should priests return to ministry after financial misconduct? Does clerical privilege exist in the courtroom?But this isn’t just about scandal. As Dr. Warren explains, the goal is redemptive: to strengthen the Church, ensure accountability, and protect its mission.This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned with transparency, financial integrity, and the future of the Church.CHAPTERS(0:00) Coming Up / Introduction(4:14) Rob Warren’s Background(6:24) How Did You Get Into This?(14:16) Why Talk About This?(16:51) The Fraud Triangle(21:15) Priests’ Salaries and Allowances(24:56) Pressure in the Parish(36:46) Examples and Stories(40:51) Why Do They Do It?(58:46) Is the Court System Easier or Harder on Priests?(1:10:52) Sexual Scandals(1:18:21) Young Man Defends His Pastor(1:23:37) The Curious Case of Fr. John Mattingly(1:31:31) The Cardinal McCarrick Scandal(1:34:09) Archbishop Rembert Weakland Blackmail Case(1:38:18) Internal Controls: How Do We Help Priests?(1:58:01) Demographics / Trends Amongst These Issues(2:08:30) The Third Secret of Fatima?(2:10:46) Priests Living Alone(2:13:49) Does This Dampen Your Faith?(2:14:59) The Problem of Transparency(2:23:01) Good News Regarding Financial Management(2:26:37) EWTN News and the Satanic Temple(2:30:41) Two Areas of Research: Priest Fraud and Federal Tax Gap(2:41:36) Final Advice to Priests, Parish Councils, Committees, and DiocesesBe Sure to Subscribe to The Conor Gallagher Show!#Catholic #Faith #Podcast #ForensicAccounting #ChurchFinance #Transparency #Spirituality #ConorGallagherShow
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The Homesteading Solution: How to Build an Anti-Consumerist Family | Jason Craig
In this episode of The Conor Gallagher Show, Conor sits down with Jason Craig, author of The Liturgy of the Land: Cultivating a Catholic Homestead, to explore the profound connections between faith, fatherhood, and homesteading. They discuss what it truly means to live in harmony with the land, how industrialization disrupted the natural order of life, and why reclaiming traditional family structures is essential for rebuilding society.Jason shares his insights on fatherhood as the foundation of a thriving culture, the invention of youth culture, and why young families should embrace the challenges of raising children. He also reflects on his conversion to Catholicism and explains why preparedness is not about fear, but a necessary virtue.This thought-provoking conversation challenges modern assumptions about work, family, and what it means to live a truly fulfilling life.Like, Subscribe, and Follow The Conor Gallagher Show on your favorite podcast platform.GET THE BOOKS:The Liturgy of the Land: Cultivating a Catholic Homestead:https://bit.ly/43YHPCqThe Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas: A Study for Menhttps://bit.ly/3Y3XH2GABOUT JASON CRAIGJason M. Craig lives and works on a small dairy farm in Western North Carolina. He is the co-founder of Fraternus, founding editor of Sword & Spade magazine, and author of Leaving Boyhood Behind. He holds a master’s degree from the Augustine Institute—and he may or may not claim his family invented bourbon.CHAPTERS(0:00) Trailer and Introduction(3:30) What is a Homestead?(5:30) Butter and Dairy Cows(7:12) “But You Didn’t Make Blood Sausage”(18:00) Beekeeping(19:25) Handling Animals with Dignity(28:30) Farmer vs. Homesteader(30:00) The Economic Home Unit(33:15) Producing vs. Consuming(40:52) “We Don’t Need Leaders, We Need Fathers”(56:09) Why Our Kids Aren’t Catholic(1:02:10) Adolescence Culture(1:11:38) Decision Fatigue(1:18:40) Jason’s Conversion Story(1:32:33) Raising Kids and Family Life(1:42:10) Culture in the Home(1:49:55) College and Adult Children(2:08:50) Preppers on the Homestead#Catholic #Faith #Fatherhood #Podcast #Homesteading #Culture #Parenting #Philosophy #ConorGallagherShow #Spirituality #Books #Saints #Scripture
The Conor Gallagher Show is a podcast focused on the essence of what truly matters. From his unique perspective as a traditional Catholic, father of sixteen children, and CEO of multiple businesses, Conor tackles topics of substance. From raising kids, homesteading, and publishing classic books to spiritual warfare, woke ideology, and the Deep State, join Conor for fascinating conversations that shed new light on the ongoing journey of our second conversion.
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