Wild Card with Rachel Martin Father James Martin is okay with not being liked
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Wild Card with Rachel Martin Father James Martin is okay with not being liked

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Father James Martin has become one of the most well-known Catholic priests in the U.S, in part due to his appearances on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” He’s hosting a new podcast called “The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin.” He talks to Rachel about giving up his need to be liked and his rebellious adolescence.

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