What would you do if your spouse, only 49 years old, was given a terminal diagnosis? When doctors told Toni her husband would only live a few years if he didn't get a heart transplant, her world fell apart. Desperate for hope, she turned to prayer—pleading, bold, unwavering prayer. And then, on Christmas Eve in South Texas, something miraculous happened. In this episode of The Bad Catholic Podcast, Toni shares the incredible story of how God answered her prayers with an undeniable sign...

In this episode of The Bad Catholic Podcast, Trisha shares a deeply personal and vulnerable experience: her first confession in over 30 years. Nervous and unsure of what to expect, she opens up about the emotions leading up to the moment and her disappointment when she didn’t feel the release or connection she anticipated afterward. Joined by her dad, Deacon David, they explore the purpose and power of the sacrament of confession, the importance of preparation, and how God’s grace often works...

What’s an annulment, and why does it matter? Trisha dives into one of the most misunderstood aspects of Catholic marriage with her father, Deacon David. They break down what an annulment really means, why it’s not just “Catholic divorce,” and how the Church views marriage as a lifelong sacrament. From surprising real-life stories to insights on faith, healing, and second chances, this episode sheds light on why annulments are more than just paperwork—they’re a path to reconciliation and spiri...

In this heartfelt episode of The Bad Catholic Podcast, Trisha and her mom, Toni, open up about their personal journeys through grief and the challenges their family is facing. Toni reflects on the recent loss of her brother Emilio, who passed away just a month before this episode was recorded. Still grappling with that fresh wound, Toni reveals she hasn’t yet fully processed the grief from losing her other brother, Joe, two years earlier. Together, Toni and Trisha explore what it means...

In this episode of Bad Catholic, Trisha shares how she started reading the Bible on a whim after an unexpected moment at a bookstore—right where God placed it, front and center. Now she’s wondering, “Am I doing this right?” She brings these questions to her dad, Deacon David, and together they explore how Catholics can approach scripture with curiosity and faith. David dives into the Bible’s rich, layered history and what it means to read scripture as a Catholic—not just as a literal s...