As the story takes place within Catholic convents and involves church figures, Catholic practices and beliefs are referenced.
The murder took place within the context of the Catholic Church, involving a nun and a priest, and the episode explores the Church's potential role in covering up the crime.
Ben discusses his personal experiences growing up in the Catholic faith and the religious trauma he experienced, which informs his perspective on the controversy.
Sweeney's upbringing in a Catholic family and her experiences with Catholicism are discussed in depth, including the concept of 'cultural Catholicism'.
The topic of Catholicism is prominently featured across several of the podcast episodes, with many discussing various aspects of Catholic faith, practices, and beliefs.
For example, in the episode 'Getting Baptized, First Confession, and How Comedy Works w/ Shayne Smith', the guest discusses his recent conversion to Catholicism and plans for Catholic-themed comedy shows. Similarly, the 'Why Do Catholics Pray to Mary? | Guest: Trent Horn' episode delves into Catholic theology and practices like praying to saints and the Virgin Mary.
Other episodes like 'Day 132: David and Absalom (2024)' and 'John C. Reilly Live From The Orpheum Theatre' explore Catholic perspectives on biblical stories and the role of faith in the lives of the hosts and guests.