Relatable Catholic
Join Fr. Andy and Katie as they aim to bring lighthearted humor to the world while navigating their Catholic faith journey toward eternity.
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69 episodes
Encore Edition - Unlikely Demons Featuring Deacon Stan Upah
This week we’re re-releasing one of our most popular episodes, Unlikely Demons with Deacon Stan. If you haven’t listened yet — or want to revisit the conversation — it’s a good one. Tune in for a thoughtful and faith-filled discussion on the wa...
The Topics Nobody Wants To Bring Up
Some topics tend to get avoided, whispered about, or ignored altogether… so naturally, we’re talking about them. Deacon Stan and Fr. Andy are back… or I guess they never left… to talk about the dignity of life, tithing, and gossip. These conver...
The Deacon Stan Debrief
Fr. Andy and Deacon Stan return to the podcast to look back on Deacon Stan’s mini mission at our parish. We share highlights, stories, laughs, and a few unexpected tangents—because it wouldn’t be Relatable Catholic without them. As always, than...
The Priest Card (It's a Real Thing)
This week, Deacon Stan joins us to preview his upcoming parish talk. Plus, Katie uses the episode as an opportunity to ask Fr. Andy some of the completely random questions she's been collecting before he leaves. The questions may be random, but...
Where God Was Leading All Along
This week Angie joins Katie to share how every unexpected career change led her exactly where God was calling her. We’re talking about trusting God in uncertain seasons, letting go of control, and finding peace in the path you didn’t plan.<...
There's More Hope Here Than You Think...
Corey and Fr. Andy are back this week to (hopefully) calm the group chat a little. We’re talking through the changes in our parishes, answering the questions on everyone’s mind, and sharing insight from dioceses that are a little ahead of us, p...
The People Closest to You Are Changing You
Not all friendships are as good for us as we think…This week we’re talking about what it looks like to have friendships that actually bring you closer to God, and when it might be time to take a step back (even when it’s hard)....
Fr. Andy is Moving - And This One Hurts
Some changes are harder than others. This is one of those.The announcement of Fr. Andy’s move and parish changes has us feeling all sorts of ways… mostly sad. In this episode, Katie and Corey sit down with Father for an honest conversati...
From Palms to Peeps
The terrific trio is reunited! Corey and Fr. Andy are back, and we’re talking all things Holy Week—from Palm Sunday to the Easter Vigil. We break it down, make it relatable, and answer the important questions… like why Easter somehow involves b...
Palms & The Prodigal
Holy Week is almost here and it’s not too late to prepare your heart.In this solo episode, I reflect on Palm Sunday and the parable of the Prodigal Son, diving into what it means to return to God, let go of distractions, and truly walk w...
Quiet Strength - Learning from St. Joseph
Geoff Kaiser joins Katie this week as we dive into the life of St. Joseph and the powerful role he plays in fatherhood. We talk about what it truly means to lead a family in faith, how fathers can be a steady example of love and st...
Wait... That's a Solemnity?
New episode of Relatable Catholic! I’m joined by Fr. Andy and a new guest - theology teacher and resident “liturgy guy,” Brandon Schetgen.We break down the difference between solemnities, feast days, and memorials, and we dive into one o...
A Little More Lent
It’s a full house this week! Fr. Andy, Deacon Stan, and Anika Martens join Katie for a rich conversation as we continue diving into Lent.We’re talking about how to find joy in the midst of darkness, what it really means to walk through t...
Defend Us in Battle
Corey and Fr. Andy join me to talk St. Michael the Archangel, spiritual warfare (yes, it’s real), and why Lent is basically spiritual boot camp.Are demons dramatic… or are we just spiritually distracted? Why does St. Michael always look ...
Let's Get Ready to... Lent!
This week it’s just Katie (and Carl 🐶) talking about Ash Wednesday and the heart of Lent.Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving can feel overwhelming before we even begin — so let’s strip it back to what really matters.A shorter episode,...
Mass, But Make it Awkward
Ever accidentally stood when everyone else sat? Returned the Sign of Peace a little too enthusiastically? Or witnessed something at Mass that still has you thinking about it years later?In this episode, we’re sharing the awkward, funny, ...
Embrace the Weird
Sharing our faith doesn’t always come naturally and for many of us, it can feel downright uncomfortable. In this episode of Relatable Catholic, Katie and Fr. Andy welcome back Corey Kettmann to unpack why living our Catholic faith publicly can ...
Seeking the Why
This week on Relatable Catholic, Katie and Fr. Andy are joined by new guest Corey Kettmann for an honest conversation about faith - why people drift away from it and why so many of us long to understand the why behind our Catholic beliefs. They...
Catching Up & Looking Ahead
Season two is officially here! 🎉Katie is joined by Buddy and Anika Martens as they catch up after Christmas break, share their words for the year, and reflect on how we’re all growing toward eternity. The conversation wraps up with Epiph...
Cough Drops, O Antiphons & Christmas
It’s almost Christmas, which can only mean one thing… cold and flu season. 🤧🎄After plenty of cough breaks, tissue runs, and the occasional surprise sneeze, our final episode of 2025 is here!This week we’re chatting about the O Ant...
Why Mary Matters
Fr. Andy and Katie are joined by friend-of-the-podcast Ryan Orabutt for a clear and relatable deep dive into Mary—her role in Scripture, what the Immaculate Conception really means, and why Catholics honor her. They also explore the powerful st...
Light the Candle, Slow the Season
In this Advent episode, Anika and Buddy Martens join Katie to dive into the meaning behind the Advent wreath and why the Church invites us into a season of holy waiting. Together they explore how to wait well in a world that rushes ahead, and h...
Back Together & Thankful
This Thanksgiving, we’ve got a lot to be grateful for… especially that Fr. Andy is back! 🙌 We’re also joined by Jacob Till, who shares some sweet reflections on his new journey as a dad. 👶💛Together, we dive into what real gratitude looks...
When You Don't Feel Holy Enough
Ever feel like everyone else has their faith life together except you? In this episode, Katie shares a personal reflection on what it’s like to feel “not holy enough” — and how God’s grace shows up right in the middle of our messy, ordinary liv...
Called in the Dark: Trusting God When You Can't See the Way
✨ New Episode! ✨Fr. Andy is away on retreat, but we’re blessed to have Kelsey Kaiser joining us this week! 💛Kelsey shares her beautiful reflections on walking through spiritual darkness — and how to listen for...