DiscoverThe Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.Catholic comedian Jim Gaffigan sometimes feels like a fraud
Catholic comedian Jim Gaffigan sometimes feels like a fraud

Catholic comedian Jim Gaffigan sometimes feels like a fraud

Update: 2025-09-161
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On “The Spiritual Life” podcast, James Martin, S.J., talks with comedian and actor Jim Gaffigan about telling jokes about the church and sometimes feeling like a fraud in the spiritual life.


Together, they talk about:


- Jim’s journey through agnosticism and back to the Catholic Church


- Feeling like a fraud and nurturing a healthy spiritual life


- What spiritual practices Jim turned to when his wife, Jeannie, was diagnosed with a pear-sized brain tumor. 


Link to Fr. Jim’s spiritual advice article on this episode: https://www.americamagazine.org/podcasts/2025/09/16/jim-gaffigan-james-martin-catholic/


Do you have a spiritual question for Fr. Jim? You can write to us at:  thespirituallife@americamedia.org



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Catholic comedian Jim Gaffigan sometimes feels like a fraud

Catholic comedian Jim Gaffigan sometimes feels like a fraud

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