Synopsis
Welcome to the Fr. Bill's Podcast where you will hear homilies, reflections, interviews, theological reflections, and more from Fr. Bill Holtzinger, a Catholic priest. This podcast was formerly called "St. Anthony's Podcast."
Episodes
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FBP 992 - Christ First
07/09/2025 Duration: 09minEpisode 992 (9:38) In this episode: Does Jesus want us to hate our parents and family? No. He is using hyperbole to make a point. Do not put anything before Jesus, no person or things; quote from Dr. Peter Kreeft from "Food for The Soul : Rflection on teh Mass Readings, Cycle C" Food for the Soul book by Peter Kreeft My WebsitePodcast PageAll Previous Episodes Image by Perplexity AI
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FBP 991 - Your Identity In God
03/09/2025 Duration: 09minEpisode 991 (9:39) In this episode: Dcn. Brett preaches; Story about Charlemagne's funeral; All of us are aware in some way about our mortality; Distractions from the reality of our death and need to leave something that will last; Our identity can only be found in God My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes
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FBP 990 - Jesus Invites Us
26/08/2025 Duration: 10minEpisode 990 (10:54) In this episode: Fr. Dominic preaches; We like to complain; Jesus is inviting us into a relationship with him; Pope Benedict XVI: “are we not afraid that He might take something away from us? No! If we let Christ into our lives, we lose nothing, nothing, absolutely nothing of what makes life free, beautiful and great. No! Only in this friendship are the doors of life opened wide… Do not be afraid of Christ! He takes nothing away, and he gives you everything…” My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes
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FBP 989 - Jesus And His Crazy Ones
19/08/2025 Duration: 12minEpisode 989 (12:36) In this episode: Jesus an anarchist? Are we Crazy for following him? Jesus knew that committing to him would create division with those who disagree; All hell will brake loose; It will also bring us joy, peace, and eternal life; Here's to the "crazy ones" My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes
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FBP 988.2 - Jesus Is Coming, Look Busy!
12/08/2025 Duration: 11minEpisode 988 (8:47) In this episode: Busyness unties many of the issues of our culture as well as spiritual life; Slow down and abide with Jesus; Ongoing life-long transformational relationship with Jesus; Jesus Is Coming, Look Busy; Where aer you too busy? Let Jesus adjust it My Website Podcast PageAll Previous EpisodesVideo by JohnMark Comer: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Image from Perplexity AI
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FBP 987 - The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
05/08/2025 Duration: 10minEpisode 987 (10:49) In this episode:Fr. Dominic Sternhagen preaches; The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry; John Mark Comer; How can we simplify and slow down; the world is moving at an ever fast pace; We need to move at the speed of love: slow My Website Podcast PageAll Previous EpisodesVideo by JohnMark Comer: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
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FBP 986 - Who Is Worthy (25th Anniversary Mass)
29/07/2025 Duration: 20minEpisode 986 (20:36) SPECIAL EPISODE In this episode: Msgr. Rick Paperini preaching; Helping the less fortunate; The Good Samaritan; Story of V.P. Menon; Some stories about Fr. Bill as a seminarian and priest Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes
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FBP 985 - Don’t Just Say It, Pray It
27/07/2025 Duration: 12minEpisode 985 (12:09) In this episode: A skit format for a homily; Praying the Our Father; Praying or just saying a prayer? Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes Image created by Chat GPT
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FBP 984 - Choose The Better Part
22/07/2025 Duration: 10minEpisode 984 (10:20) In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson preaches; Story about his mother's passing--how she learned through her years to become more focused on the better part; Martha had yet to be focused as Mary was; In our lives, Be focused and choose the better part Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes
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FBP 983 - Abide And Receive Peace
15/07/2025 Duration: 11minEpisode 983 (11:49) In this episode: Thoughts from John Eldredge's "Sacred Romance" book; If this world is all there is, we will be desperate and demanding; Abide in God; Story of helping some campers; Loving God draws us to love our neighbor and then peace abides Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes
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FBP 982 - Peace
08/07/2025 Duration: 10minEpisode 982 (10:22) In this episode: Our new Parochial Vicar, Fr. Dominic Sternhagen, is preaching; He introduces him self and shares some thought about the peace that Jesus offers and how it is different the absence of war. Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes
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FBP 981 - Living With Your Eyes On God
16/06/2025 Duration: 12minEpisode 981 (12:58) In this episode: Dcn. Brett preaches; He describes the features to the parish's original copy of the traditional Andrei Rublev icon of theTrinity; It is hard to stay focused on Jesus; Story to illustrate how focusing our yes on God is important as Christians Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes
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FBP 980 - Come Holy Spirit!
09/06/2025 Duration: 12minEpisode 980 (12:49) In this episode: The Gifts and Fruits of the Spirit; Chocolate milk analogy illustration; What blocks the Spirit; Ask the Holy Spirit for gifts; Go out and make a difference with your God-given gifts Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes
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FBP 979 - Stay The Course, Remain Focused On The Lord
02/06/2025 Duration: 14minEpisode 979 (14:13) In this episode: Fr. Anthony Hoangphan is preaching; story about his grandmother and saying goodbye; Waiting in hope for a better reunion; the Ascension of the Lord; St. Augustine's thoughts; Don't get distracted; Stay forces; Priestly reassignments for Fr. Anthony and Fr. Dominic Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes
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FBP 978 - Praise God In The Storms
26/05/2025 Duration: 12minEpisode 978 (12:30) In this episode: Story of Katie; We are called by God to be people of praise; Praise God in the light and especially in the darkness; Scriptural references to praising God in the storm; Kidney stones; Epilogue on Katie and her family Image Credit: ChatGPT Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes
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FBP 977 - The New
19/05/2025 Duration: 10minEpisode 977 (10:38) In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson is preaching; Jesus is making all things new; God has been calling you from eternity; Resist the temptations to settle Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes
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FBP 976 - Peace and Joy: the Intimacy of Knowing Jesus’ Voice
11/05/2025 Duration: 10minEpisode 976 (10:45) In this episode: Fr. Anthony Hoangphan offers the homily; Childhood story about losing his mom in the market; Being a ware of all the voices in the world and being able to hear Jesus' voice; Vocations of parents to the ir children Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes
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FBP 975 - First Holy Communion
06/05/2025 Duration: 15minEpisode 975 (15:18) In this episode: What does it mean to be a sheep for our Shepherd, Jesus? Snickers as a visual aide; How to properly receive communion in the hand and on the tongue, and how not to receive Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes
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FBP 974 - The Holy Spirit and the Conclave
29/04/2025 Duration: 12minEpisode 974 (12:02) In this episode: Dcn. Brett is preaching; Death of Pope Francis; What is a "Conclave" vs a "Consistory"; The Conclave is a work of the Holy Spirit; Be aware of our modern western categories; How we are to think and pray for the cardinals. Episode Image: ChatGPT Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes
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FBP 973 - How Is Your Day Going?
20/04/2025 Duration: 09minEpisode 973 (9:04) In this episode: Easter Sunday! Matthew Kelly Inspired homily; Each day-week of Lent and Easter frame up a way to reflect on your day be it an Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, or Pentecost kind of day. Image: ChatGPT Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes