Soul Food Priest

Jesus tells us in Scripture to ”be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:8). This begs the question of how this is possible. We live in a culture that strives for perfectionism, but is this what Jesus is talking about? Fr. Ben, Silvia, and Khira tackle this question as well discuss som of Fr. Ben’s favorite show, The Bear.

Fr. Ben continues his homily series on the commandments. This week he addresses the sixth commandment: Thou shalt not commit adultery. Ultimately, this one addresses fidelity. Whether married or not, this homily is so important for all those in a relationship so as to live it out in a holy manner. Thank you for listening. We’d love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast. You ca...

Fr. Ben discusses the value of fatherhood and the important aspects of being a good father. It will take work, but it will be the most rewarding work a man can achieve. This is a beautiful homily for all men, whether they’re physical or spiritual fathers. Got a question you’d like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast through Facebook, or you could email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com. The questions can be on faith or food! You can also follow us on Face...

Khira Rotty continues the conversation with Fr. Anthony Baetzold, OFM Cap. to honor this year of St. Francis. Learn some cool fun facts about Franciscans and how they’ve impacted our culture!

Humans are body and soul. This means that ”thou shall not kill” can apply to both. Listen as Fr. Ben explains and how we can correct our faulty habits of offending others. We’d love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast. You can also follow us on YouTube!

Fr. Ben discusses the beauty of parenting and creating memories as well as the difficulties of parenting. How children of all ages can respect their parents and how parents can honor their children. Thank you for listening. We’d love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast. You can also follow us on YouTube!

Jealousy often times creeps into our lives, even sometimes envy. What’s the difference between the two? What do we do when this happens? How do we combat these feelings that often times creep in? Watch as Fr. Ben, Silvia, and Khira discuss these questions on a practical level.

This is the third installment of Fr. Ben’s homily series on the commandments: Keeping the sabbath holy. Watch to learn how this practically applies to families today and why it’s so important to uphold. Got a question you’d like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast through Facebook, or you could email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com. The questions can be on faith or food! You can also follow us on Facebook and YouTube @SoulFoodPriest.

Fr. Ben continues his homily series on the commandments by addressing the second one: You shall not take the Lord’s name in vain. What we say matters and how we say it can affect others in strong ways. This is the same with the Lord. Thank you for listening. We’d love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast. You can also follow us on any YouTube @SoulFoodPriest!

Fr. Ben, @SoulFoodPriest , welcomes a special guest from HALLOW, Jonathan Campbell. Hallow is the number one prayer app in the world, so this topic of conversation is all about prayer. Topics include how to pray, when to pray, how to pray as spouses, how to pray as a family, etc. Fr. Ben, Khira Rotty, and Jonathan Campbell all speak about their own prayer lives and provide practical tips about prayer in the different vocations and seasons of life one might find themselves in.

Fr. Ben begins a homily series on the 10 Commandments. This week he provides basic information about the commandments, the natural moral law, and the various gods we might have in our lives. Take a listen to gain some insight on how purify one’s heart and begin to grow in holiness. Got a question you’d like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast through Facebook, or you could email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com. The questions can be on faith or food! You...

Fr. Ben delivers a beautiful homily on motherhood and femininity. He provides incredible insight on what women experience on a regular basis and how men can help them. This is a great homily for both men and women! Thank you for listening. We’d love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast. You can also follow us on any YouTube ⁨@SoulFoodPriest⁩ !

Watch this episode to get some of the answers you’ve wanted to know about the Sacrament of Confession (Penance). Why should Catholics confess to a priest? Can a priest share what he hears in the confessional? Who is forgiving the sins? And more! Please comment below or share if you like this episode. Also, let us know what other topics you’d like to have us discuss.

Fr. Ben’s homily this past weekend is on learning from our mistakes. How can we grow from them? How can we combat shame and discouragement when they happen? Watch as he presents some great spiritual advice on this topic. Thank you for listening. We’d love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast. You can also follow us on YouTube @SoulFoodPriest.

Fr. Ben explains in the homily why we can trust God with our prayers. Oftentimes people doubt if God is listening or if He’s there. It all takes faith, surrender, and trust. Listen to learn more. Thank you for listening. We’d love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast. You can also follow us on YouTube!

Fr. Ben’s parish had a beautiful interfaith prayer service for peace. This event inspired the conversation on this episode on why interfaith dialogue is important and how to converse with those of different religions/faiths in a healthy, holy manner. Also, don’t miss out on the beautiful dessert Fr. Ben created! We hope you enjoy this episode. You can also find us on YouTube @SoulFoodPriest.

Fr. Ben gives insight as to how often he’s thinking about food! However, this leads to a more serious topic of how to control emotions, surrender, and make prudent decisions. Watch to receive practical insight on growing in spiritual maturity. Thank you for listening. We’d love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast. You can also follow us on YouTube ⁨@SoulFoodPriest⁩ !

Pope Leo XIV deemed 2026 as a Special Year of St. Francis. To discuss this year, and great saint, Fr. Ben invited his Franciscan friend Fr. Anthony Baetzold, OFM Cap. to join him on the podcast. Let us know what you think about this conversation. Like, comment, and/or subscribe. We hope you enjoy it! You can also watch this episode on YouTube @SoulFoodPriest.

We are a people of HOPE! Listen as Fr. Ben explains why and how this is Good News for EVERYONE! We pray you have a blessed Easter. Thank you for listening. We’d love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast. You can also follow us on YouTube @SoulFoodPriest!

Everyday people are hearing about war, experiencing, and grappling with it. Is it just? Can it ever be just? What does the Church teach about this topic? Fr. Ben discusses the just war theory with Khira and covers what the Catechism of the Catholic Church says about it. Please share or comment below to let us know what you think about this episode. You can also follow us on YouTube @SoulFoodPriest.

Fr. Ben provides explanation on the differences between sympathy, empathy, and compassion. He also explains how we can become better in all three of these areas. Take a listen! Thank you for listening. We’d love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast. You can also follow us on YouTube @SoulFoodPriest!

Fr. Ben discusses with Khira the major teachings of St. John Paul II. Fr. Ben also finally made this great saint’s favorite dessert but Khira has still yet to try it. Watch to see why and grow in knowledge of the faith through the writings of St. John Paul II. Thanks for listening! You can also find us on YouTube. Please comment below to let us know what you think of the show or to let us know if there are any other major topics you would like for us to discuss.

Fr. Ben addresses a topic that plagues so many people in our culture- worry and anxiety. In this homily, he provides practical ways to help maintain peace. Got a question you’d like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast through Facebook, or you could email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com. The questions can be on faith or food! You can also follow us on Facebook and YouTube at Soul Food Priest. Thanks for listening!

Fr. Ben discusses what psychologists call the ”butterfly effect”. This principle can relate to one’s own spiritual life. Take a listen this Lent to reflect on your own life and decisions you can make to better your spiritual life. Got a question you’d like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast through Facebook, or you could email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com. The questions can be on faith or food! You can also follow us on Facebook and YouTube at Soul ...

We apologize for not uploading an episode last week due to weather. To make up for it we have this special episode on King Cakes. Each year Fr. Ben makes hundreds of king cakes to raise money for his parish. In this episode he and Khira discuss the history of king cakes and how they are expressions of the Catholic Faith. February 6th is the last day to purchase a king cake, so go to the St. Michael’s link below to purchase your’s today! https://st-michael-catholic-church.square.site

Fr. Ben provides a list of some of life’s greatest lessons. Jesus reminds us of true happiness in the beatitudes, and Fr. Ben’s homily provides more insight on attaining that happiness Jesus speaks of. Got a question you’d like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast through Facebook, or you could email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com. The questions can be on faith or food! You can also follow us on Facebook and YouTube @SoulFoodPriest. Thanks for watching!

Fr. Ben preaches on the importance of one’s vocation as the way God has called you to express His love. He also takes the time to reflect on the beauty of religious life and gives interesting statistics on the state of vocations in the United States. Thank you for listening. We’d love to hear from you! You can email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com or at Soul Food Priest Facebook page to submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast. You can also follow us YouTube ⁨@SoulFoodPriest⁩ !

Fr. Ben needed a little break after the holidays, so Khira and Silvia take over! In this episode, they discuss the struggles with resolutions and, if you didn’t even make one, then Lent is on the way. How can prepare for it? Watch as Khira and Silvia give practical advice on this.