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He beat Bobby Flay. Now he’s feeding souls with bacon, theology, and the Eucharist.
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Fr. Leo Patalinghug—a priest, chef, and one of the most joy-filled guys I know to talk about something that hits closer to home than you might expect: your dinner table.
This isn’t just about food. It’s about faith that shows up in the ordinary. It’s about how the Eucharist connects to your kitchen, why your table is under spiritual attack, and how reclaiming one simple habit, eating together, can literally change lives.
Timestamps:
4:55 – Catholicism isn’t boring—it’s meant to feel like a feast.
6:17 – Fr. Leo explains the “baptism of bacon” (yes, really).
8:31 – What REALLY happened when Fr. Leo beat Bobby Flay on national TV?
11:21 – The Eucharist is the most powerful act of divine hospitality.
13:14 – God is a … Foodie!? Exploring the theology of meals. ️
16:40 – The devil hates your dinner table—and here’s why. ⚔️
31:25 – Regular family dinners can help fight addiction, anxiety, and more.
35:12 – Turns out, what your kids want most is simple: time with you.
This episode is your reminder to slow down, make the pizza, and invite God to the table. Because that’s where heaven touches earth.
Resources Mentioned:
Father Leo’s Books:
Saving the Family: https://shop.platinggrace.com/collections/books/products/saving-the-family
Spicing Up Married Life: https://shop.platinggrace.com/collections/books/products/spicing-up-married-life
Grace Before Meals: https://shop.platinggrace.com/collections/books/products/grace-before-meals-cookbook
Epic Food Fight: https://shop.platinggrace.com/collections/books/products/epic-food-fight-a-bite-sized-history-of-salvation
Dining with the Saints: https://shop.platinggrace.com/collections/books/products/dining-with-the-saints
Father Leo’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFatherLeoShow
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