Feeding Fathers

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Episodes: 86

Description

Fr. Simon Esshaki hosts engaging conversations and shares a meal with three of his brother priests. This Catholic podcast offers candid, informal discussions on theology, faith, and contemporary issues, seen through a distinct Chaldean Catholic lens.

Explore the profound ancient spirituality of the Church of the East, bringing unique and fresh perspectives to Christianity and modern culture. This show is for anyone seeking spiritual insights, Catholic wisdom, and meaningful dialogue about faith in today's world.

Listen in for discussions that truly nourish your soul, enlighten your understanding, and make you hungry!


Episode Date
Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical on AI Just Dropped & We Actually Read It [Ep. 87]
May 29, 2026
Holy Spirit & Pentecost: Speaking in Tongues Means Speaking in Love [Ep. 86]
May 22, 2026
Uniting the Church of the East & A New Chaldean Patriarch [Ep. 85]
May 14, 2026
What Does a Priest Really Go Through? The Side People Rarely See [Ep. 84]
May 07, 2026
Slowing Down: Fighting Hustle Culture & the Craziness of Life [Ep. 83]
Apr 30, 2026
Don’t Let Your Heart Be Troubled: Finding Peace in Jesus [Ep. 82]
Apr 23, 2026
Trump "Roasts" Pope Leo... How Should Catholics Feel About It? [Ep. 81]
Apr 16, 2026
Plenary Indulgences: What They Really Do (& Don't) + Divine Mercy Sunday [Ep. 80]
Apr 09, 2026
Chaldean Church at a Critical Moment & the Silence of Holy Week [Ep. 79]
Mar 26, 2026
Kiss Jesus' Feet or Post for Likes? Shia LaBeouf & Virtue Signaling [Ep. 78]
Mar 05, 2026
Jesus' 3 Temptations: Dostoevsky's Grand Inquisitor & How Love Wins [Ep. 77]
Feb 19, 2026
Escape Doomscrolling: The Epstein Files & The Weight of Constant Bad News [Ep. 76]
Feb 12, 2026
Healing Family Trauma, Parenting Advice, & AI Therapy [Ep. 75]
Feb 05, 2026
Ba'utha and Jonah: What Fasting Can Reveal About Ourselves [Ep. 74]
Jan 22, 2026
Are My Desires Good or Bad? Overcoming Habitual Sin and Self-Doubt [Ep. 73]
Jan 15, 2026
Why Don't You Feel God?: Spiritual Dryness & Desolation | Live from SEEK26 [Ep. 72]
Jan 08, 2026
God Became Man: A Controversial Christmas Story? [Ep. 71]
Dec 18, 2025
Scandal and Corruption in the Church: Where We Go From Here [Ep. 70]
Dec 11, 2025
What True Unity with the Orthodox Church Has to Look Like [Ep. 69]
Dec 04, 2025
Cinema & Synods: Pope Leo Says "Go to the Movies" [Ep. 68]
Nov 20, 2025
Are We Losing Our Minds to AI? | Feeding Fathers [Ep. 67]
Nov 13, 2025
Chaldean Catholic Identity Crisis: Youth Embracing Tradition [Ep. 66]
Oct 30, 2025
The Nightmare Before All Saints' Day: Halloween and Breaking the Matrix [Ep. 65]
Oct 23, 2025
Why Do We Put Our Faith in Politicians? Abortion Pill and Family Planning [Ep. 64]
Oct 16, 2025
How Young Generations Save Sacred Traditions [Ep. 63]
Oct 09, 2025
Controversy of Honoring Pro-Abortion Leaders [Ep.62]
Oct 02, 2025
Assassination Aftermath: Forgiveness in a Divided World [Ep. 61]
Sep 25, 2025
Playing Halo to Being Holy: New Saints and New Priests [Ep. 60]
Sep 18, 2025
Becoming Fathers: The Journey to Ordination [Ep. 59]
Sep 04, 2025
Vows, Habits, & Religious Life [Ep. 58]
Aug 28, 2025
Jubilee of Young People and Youth Convention [Ep. 57]
Aug 21, 2025
Mary Is a Big Deal: The Assumption in Tradition and Scripture [Ep. 56]
Aug 14, 2025
Did Jesus 'Nerf' Himself? Lessons from the Transfiguration [Ep. 55]
Aug 07, 2025
Modesty, Comic-Con, and Communal Meals [Ep. 54]
Jul 31, 2025
This Could Have Been a Text (Is It Really Urgent?) [Ep. 53]
Jul 24, 2025
Gossip in the Digital Era: A Discussion on the TEA App [Ep. 52]
Jul 17, 2025
The Fatigue of Life and Living with Intention [Ep. 51]
Jul 10, 2025
50th Episode Extravaganza [Ep. 50]
Jul 03, 2025
Sacred Heart Devotion & Marriage [Ep. 49]
Jun 26, 2025
To Chant, or Not to Chant? [Ep. 48]
Jun 19, 2025
What Should a Priest Wear on Bingo Night? [Ep. 47]
Jun 12, 2025
Holy Spirit & Pentecost: Accuser vs. Advocate and Bad Puns [Ep. 46]
Jun 05, 2025
The Ascension: Victory, Glory, and Divine Timing [Ep. 45]
May 29, 2025
Talking Parables with the Monks [Ep. 44]
May 22, 2025
Papal Aura and Italian Memes [Ep. 43]
May 15, 2025
Foretaste of Heaven and German Food [Ep. 42]
May 08, 2025
The New Pope & New Sunday [Ep. 41]
May 01, 2025
What Happens After a Pope Dies? [Ep. 40]
Apr 24, 2025
Intensity of Good Friday [Ep. 39]
Apr 17, 2025
Holy Week in the Chaldean Tradition [Ep. 38]
Apr 10, 2025
Sexual Sin and Human Dignity [Ep. 36]
Mar 27, 2025
Sin & Scrupulosity [Ep. 35]
Mar 20, 2025
Monks and Sisters [Ep. 34]
Mar 13, 2025
Priest Life [Ep. 33]
Mar 06, 2025
Do You Even Lent, Bro? [Ep. 32]
Feb 27, 2025
Remembering Bishop Sarhad [Ep. 31]
Feb 20, 2025
Ba'utha | Feeding Fathers [Ep. 30]
Feb 06, 2025
Preach! What Makes a Great Homily? [Ep. 29]
Jan 30, 2025
Stop and Chat About the Spirituality of Beards [Ep. 28]
Jan 23, 2025
Being a Chill Guy [Ep. 27]
Jan 16, 2025
Being a Nun | Feeding Sisters [S2E17]
Dec 19, 2024
Mary's Yes and Baby Names [S2E16]
Dec 12, 2024
Thanksgiving with a Side of Gratitude [S2E15]
Nov 21, 2024
So You Want to Be a Priest? [S2E14]
Nov 14, 2024
It's Gonna Be Okay: Anxiety During Uncertain Times [S2E13]
Nov 07, 2024
Let's Talk About Luce [S2E12]
Oct 31, 2024
Oh Look... More Priests Talking About Politics [S2E11]
Oct 24, 2024
Chaldean-Assyrian Unity and More Confession Stuff [S2E10]
Oct 17, 2024
How to Unplug: Balancing Faith, Leisure, and Media Consumption [S2E9]
Oct 10, 2024
Sabbath, Sin, and the Shadow of Death [S2E8]
Oct 03, 2024
Weddings Cost Too Much and You Know It [S2E7]
Sep 26, 2024
Live Q&A on Medjugorje
Sep 21, 2024
Cucumbers, Salt, and Salvation for Non-Christians [S2E6]
Sep 19, 2024
Living the Sacrificial Love of Jesus and The Great Exchange [S2E5]
Sep 12, 2024
Navigating Confession and Scrupulosity with a Side of Bone Broth [S2E4]
Sep 05, 2024
Manifestations, Horoscopes, Exorcisms, and Conspiracy Theories [S2:E3]
Aug 29, 2024
Pray, Then Play: The San Diego Padres and Lessons from Sports [S2:E2]
Aug 22, 2024
The Rite You Were Born Into, Receiving the Eucharist, and the Importance of Receptivity [S2:E1]
Aug 15, 2024
Why Do Catholics Call Priests Father? Didn't Jesus Say Not To?? | Feeding Fathers [S1:E9]
Jun 17, 2024
⚠️ Will God Send You to Hell for Skipping Mass? Uncover the Truth | Feeding Fathers [S1:E8]
Jun 10, 2024
Dealing with Betrayal, Gossip, and Catholic Views on Sexuality and Same-Sex Unions [S1: E7]
Jun 03, 2024
Unpacking Harrison Butker’s Controversial Speech: Men, Women, and Gender Roles in Society [S1: EP:6]
May 27, 2024
Tackling Tough Questions: Hell, the Holy Trinity, and Handling Personal Injustices | Feeding Fathers [S1:E5]
May 20, 2024
Month of Mary, Gifts of the Spirit, Praise and Worship | Feeding Fathers [S1:E4]
May 13, 2024
Kanye West: From Preacher to Pornographer? Why Are Millennials Waiting Longer to Say 'I Do'? | Feeding Fathers [S1:E3]
May 06, 2024
Sacred or Scandalous? The Debate Over Fr. Rupnik’s Artworks in Churches | Feeding Fathers [S1:E2]
Apr 29, 2024