With the rise of the internet in the last 30 years, podcasts have become an incredibly popular form of entertainment and education. With the millions of podcasts out there, it can sometimes be difficult to narrow down which ones are worth your time and which ones are best to avoid. Here are some fantastic Catholic podcasts for all different age ranges that we’re sure you’ll love:

Abiding Together Podcast
Rating: 5/5
Ages: 17+ (podcast contains deep spiritual reflections that might not be of interest to children/younger teens, but age is, of course, negotiable)
Summary: In this weekly podcast, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, Heather Khym, and Michelle Benzinger give advice and discuss our individual spiritual pilgrimages in a lighthearted, and yet sincere atmosphere.
Available On: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Stitcher, Overcast, and PlayerFM
Learn More: https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com

American Catholic History
Rating: 5/5
Ages: 10+
Summary: In this podcast, Tom and Noelle Crowe discuss amazing and widely unknown Catholic people and events in America’s History, with several opportunities to join them on a variety of pilgrimages.
Available On: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts, Overcast, RSS, Stitcher, TuneIn, and YouTube
Learn More: https://americancatholichistory.org

Catechism In A Year & Bible In A Year Podcasts
Rating: 5/5
Ages: 13+ (parental discretion advised, especially for Bible In A Year)
Summary: In Fr. Mike Schmitz’s extremely popular podcasts, he reads and discusses the Catechism and the Bible.
Available On: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Stitcher
Learn More: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration
Some Quick Notes:
These are year-round podcasts, so there is an episode of each for every day of the year.
Since Bible In A Year involves reading the whole Bible, there are various (slightly graphic at times) descriptions of immoral activities.
It’s not too late to start listening!

Catholic Sprouts
Rating: 4.5/5
Ages: 3-7
Summary: Catholic Sprouts is a 5 minute daily podcast, where the Saints, virtues, liturgy and more are discussed in an engaging and kid friendly environment.
Available On: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, and Libsyn
Learn More: https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-sprouts-podcast/

Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
Rating: 5/5
Ages: 14+
Summary: Jimmy Akin (Catholic Answers) and Domenico Bettinelli (SQPN) discuss many of the world’s mysteries, urban legends, conspiracies and more through the lenses of Faith and Reason.
Available On: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Stitcher, TuneIn, and RSS
Learn More: https://sqpn.com/podcasts/jimmy-akins-mysterious-world/

Life is Worth Living
Rating: 5/5
Ages: All ages
Summary: A radio show done in ’70s in which Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen discusses certain elements of humanity from a faith based perspective; many of the things he says are still relevant today. (Available on Relevant Radio on Sundays at 8am CT)
Available On: Relevant Radio, iHeart, Amazon
Learn More: https://www.bishopsheen.com

The Liturgy Guys
Rating: 4/5
Ages: 13+
Summary: The liturgy guys answer questions and discuss the liturgy of our beautiful faith.
Available On: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, and Google Podcasts
Learn More: https://transforming.benedictine.edu/externals/the-liturgy-guys-podcast#menu

The Patrick Madrid Show
Rating: 4.5/5
Ages: All ages (Mr. Madrid gives a warning at the beginning of the episode if he will be discussing especially sensitive issues)
Summary: In the Patrick Madrid show, callers can call in and ask questions about the faith or morals and get advice and answers.
Available On: Relevant Radio Website & App
Learn More: https://relevantradio.com/listen/our-shows/the-patrick-madrid-show/

The Poco A Poco Podcast
Rating: 5/5
Ages: 15+
Summary: Hosted by the Fransiscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR), Poco A Poco (meaning “little by little” in Spanish) is a fun weekly podcast, where the friars discuss the Gospel and offer “Practical Spirituality” for all situations.
Available On: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify
Learn More: https://www.franciscanfriars.com/pocoapoco

Saint Stories for Kids
Rating: 4.5/5
Ages: 5+
Summary: Saint Stories For Kids is the official podcast for Shining Light Dolls, where listeners tune in on a weekly basis to hear the stories of both popular and generally unknown saints from around the world and throughout history.
Available On: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audible, Spotify, Luminary, Stitcher, Podbean, Chartable, Audacy, Castbox, Curiocaster, Fountain, Goodpods, Overcast, PlayerFM, Pocket Casts, Podcast Index, Podfriend, podStation, Podverse, Podvine, Radio Public, Rephonic, and RSS
Learn More: https://shininglightdolls.com/pages/saint-stories-for-kids

What’s your favorite Catholic podcast? Share in the comments!

Special thanks to Richard W. and Magdalene D. for their recommendations!