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Good Distinctions
by Will Wright
Good Distinctions are the spice of life! We desire to REIGNITE good conversations, to SEEK out the best distinctions, and INSPIRE others to do the same!https://gooddistinctions.com/ www.gooddistinctions.com
Episodes
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Ep. 67 - Embracing Reality (A.I. & Human Intelligence) | T.J. Burdick
Good Distinctions is back! I’ve taken the last year or so off as I drafted my dissertation. It is now complete and awaiting feedback from my advisor… I’ll make sure to post when I’m DOCTOR Wright… but not yet. This episode is my first after a year off from recording. The podcast is OFF Airplane...
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Ep. 66 - Roadmap to Deliverance from the Occult | Teresa Yanaros
Summary In this conversation, Teresa Yanaros shares her transformative journey from the New Age movement to Catholicism, detailing her experiences with the occult and the importance of understanding spiritual practices. She emphasizes the dangers of syncretism and the blending of beliefs in…
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Ep. 65 - Children's Books, the Eucharist, and Neurodivergence | Sr. Allison Regina Gliot, FSP
In this episode of Good Distinctions, host Will Wright speaks with Sr. Allison Regina Gliot about her new book, 'Eli's Quiet Friend,' which addresses the needs of neurodivergent children, particularly those on the autism spectrum. Sister Allison shares insights into her religious order, the...
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Ep. 64 - Mission-Ready Friendship | Jason Simon
In this conversation, Will Wright and Jason Simon explore the themes of friendship, discipleship, and evangelization within the context of the Catholic faith. Jason shares insights from his experience as president of the Evangelical Catholic, emphasizing the importance of lay apostolate and the...
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Ep. 63 - The Screwtape Letters and the Catechism | Dr. Marlon De La Torre
In this conversation, Dr. Marlon De La Torre shares his journey of faith and ministry, emphasizing the importance of suffering in the Christian life. He discusses his new book, which connects C.S. Lewis's 'Screwtape Letters' with the Catechism, providing practical insights into spiritual warfare...
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Ep. 62 - Learning to Hear God’s Voice | Jonna Schuster
In this episode of Good Distinctions, host Will Wright interviews Jonna Schuster, co-founder of Catholic Revival Ministries and author of 'Hearing God's Voice'. They discuss the importance of developing a two-way prayer life, overcoming doubts about hearing God, and the transformative power of...
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Ep. 61 - Exploring Marian Consecration | Joshua Mazarin
In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Joshua Mazarin, author of 'Led by the Immaculata', exploring the profound themes of Marian consecration, the role of Mary in the life of the Church, and her unique relationship with the Holy Spirit. Joshua shares his inspiration for writing the book…
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Ep. 60 - Faith, Reason, and the Quest for Wisdom | Phillip Campbell
In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Phillip Campbell, author of 'In Pursuit of Wisdom: Catholicism and Science Through the Ages.' They discuss the relationship between faith and reason, the scientific orientation of Christianity, the role of monasticism in scientific advancements, and…
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Ep. 59 - Signs, Symbols, and Saints of Catholic Churches | Fr. Lawrence Lew, OP
In this conversation, Will Wright speaks with Fr. Lawrence Lew, OP about his book 'Entering Heaven on Earth: The Signs, Symbols, and Saints of Catholic Churches,' which explores the signs, symbols, and saints of Catholic churches. They discuss the importance of meditation in the Rosary, the...
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Ep. 58 - Praying with the Saints | Belinda Terro Mooney
In this engaging conversation, Belinda Terro Mooeny shares her journey as a Catholic author, emphasizing her mission to serve others through writing and prayer. She discusses her latest book, 'Pray With Us: A Saint For Every Day,' which encourages readers to connect with saints and seek their...
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Ep. 57 - Sacred Art and the Objectivity of Beauty | Kate Capato
Summary In this conversation, Kate Capato, a sacred art painter, discusses her mission of beauty through art and collaboration with her husband. She explores the nature of art, the objective value of beauty, and the role of sacred art in communicating faith. The discussion delves into the...
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Ep. 56 - Fulton Sheen on the Demonic | Fr. Dave Tomaszycki
Summary In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Father Dave Tomaszycki about his role in the Archdiocese of Detroit and his work compiling a new book by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen titled 'On the Demonic.' They discuss the themes of the book, including the nature of the demonic, the…
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Ep. 55 - Being Catholic in the Film World | Tim and Danny Reckart
I met Tim and Danny Reckart last year at the Tepeyac Leadership Initiative’s The Hour of the Laity Conference and we had a few fantastic conversations! I wanted to keep it going and so I invited the two to talk about art, filmmaking, story, and more. Enjoy! Who is Tim Reckart? Timothy Reckart is…
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Ep. 54 - Walking Through the Ancient World | Mike Aquilina
Summary of the Episode In this episode of Good Distinctions, host Will Wright interviews Mike Aquilina, co-founder of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology and author of the book 'Rabbles, Riots, and Ruins: 12 Ancient Cities and How They Were Evangelized'. Aquilina discusses his interest in…
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Ep. 53 - The Many Catholic Traditionalisms | Maestro Aurelio Porfiri
Summary of the Episode In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Aurelio Porfiri, author of 'The Right Hand of the Lord is Exalted,' about Catholic traditionalism and its history from Vatican II to the present. They discuss the different types of traditionalism, the limitations of...
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Ep. 52 - The Spiritual Masters | Archbishop Alfred Hughes
Summary of the Episode Archbishop Emeritus Alfred Hughes discusses his new book, Spiritual Masters, Living and Praying in the Catholic Tradition. He shares his journey from Boston to New Orleans and the unique Catholic culture in Louisiana. The book explores the teachings of spiritual masters...
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Ep. 51 - Isaiah: the Gospel of the Old Testament | Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J.
Summary of the Episode Father Mitch Pacwa, a Jesuit priest and biblical scholar, discusses his work at the Eternal Word Television Network and his new book on the book of Isaiah. He explains that Isaiah is often referred to as the Gospel of the Old Testament because it contains prophecies about…
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Ep. 50 - Ecclesiology, Nature and Grace, and Synodality | Dr. Richard DeClue, S.Th.D.
Summary of the Episode Dr. Richard DeClue, a professor of theology, discusses the Communio school of thought and the differences between the Communio and Concilium journals. He explains that the Communio school focuses on investigating the sources of theology, such as scripture and the church...
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Ep. 49 - God is Ever New: Pope Benedict XVI w/ Mark Brumley
It was a joy to sit down with Mark Brumley, the President of Ignatius Press to discuss this fantastic meditations book featuring the work of Pope Benedict XVI. Summary of the Episode In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Mark Brumley, the president of Ignatius Press, about a new book…
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Ep. 48 - The Church Today: 100 Perspectives | Fran Maier
Summary of the Episode In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Fran Maier, author of 'True Confessions, Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church.' They discuss the process of writing the book, the candid interviews with bishops and other individuals in the Catholic Church, and the…
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Ep. 47 - Death in Black and White | Fr. Michael Brisson, LC
It was a real joy having Fr. Michael on the show. His book is fantastic - a real page-turner! I hope that you all read it! Summary of the Episode Father Michael Brisson, LC author of Death in Black and White, joins host Will Wright to discuss his novel and the inspiration behind it. Father…
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Ep. 46 - Pentecost in the Holy Land | Dr. George Ceremuga
Summary of the Episode Dr. George Ceremuga comes back on the show and discusses his book 'My 50-Day Pentecost in the Holy Land' and his experiences traveling through Israel and the West Bank. He emphasizes the importance of leading with love and following the Creator Model of healthcare, which...
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Ep. 45 - SquiggleSprout and the Whisper of the Unseen | Greg Schlueter
Summary of the Episode This conversation with Greg Schlueter covers various topics, including his personal life, his mission to help marriages and families live their nature in the Trinity, and his new book 'The Magnificent Piglets of Pigletsville'. The book is an allegory that addresses…
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Ep. 44 - The Cross and Medal of Saint Benedict | Fr. Robert Nixon, O.S.B.
Happy Feast of St. Benedict coming up on July 11! I’m excited to have had Fr. Robert Nixon back on the show as a repeat guest! What a wonderful priest and sharp intellect! Enjoy the conversation on St. Benedict! Summary In this episode, Father Robert Nixon, O.S.B. discusses the cross and medal of...
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Ep. 43 - Eucharistic Saints: 20 Stories of Devotion to Jesus w/ Meredith Hinds
Summary of the Episode In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Meredith Hinds, a writer of Saint content for children. They discuss Hinds' book, 'Eucharistic Saints: 20 Stories of Devotion to Jesus,' and the importance of teaching children about the Eucharist. They also touch on the age of...
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Ep. 42 - End of Life Issues and Bioethics w/ John Di Camillo, PhD, BeL
It was my great pleasure to speak with Dr. John DiCamillo about end of life issues and bioethics. Thank you very much to Samantha Stephenson of Brave New Us for the introduction! Summary Dr. John DiCamillo from the National Catholic Bioethics Center discusses end-of-life issues, specifically...
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Ep. 41 - The Resurrection, Conversion, and Friendship w/ Dr. Jeffrey Morrow
Dr. Jeff Morrow, a Jewish convert to the Catholic faith, discusses his journey and the role of the investigation of Jesus' resurrection in his conversion. He emphasizes the importance of reason and evidence in understanding the faith and shares his own experience of being convinced of the...
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Bonus Episode - Feature Film on the 21 Coptic Martyrs with Raouf Zaki
Raouf Zaki, an independent filmmaker, discusses his upcoming film 'Son of the 11th Hour' which tells the story of the 21 Coptic Orthodox Christians who were martyred by ISIS in Libya. Raouf shares the inspiration behind the film and the incredible faith and resilience of the martyrs. He explains...
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Ep. 40 - The Devil and Communist China with Steven Mosher
"Communism is not just a false gospel, it is, in a very real sense, the anti-gospel." In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Stephen Mosher, author of the book 'The Devil in Communist China from Mao down to Xi.' Mosher discusses his experiences in China, including witnessing forced…
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Ep. 39 - The Eucharistic Presence of Christ w/ Fr. George Elliott
With Corpus Christi celebrated recently and the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus coming up, I reached out to Fr. George Elliott of CAST and Catholic-Link to discuss his book “Behold, It is I”, published by TAN Books. Fr. George and I worked together for a time when I was a writer for...
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Ep. 38 - Understanding the Law of the Church w/ Nicole Delaney, JCL
I was thrilled to interview a friend of mine, Nicole Delaney, about her work at the Tribunal and Office of Canonical Services for the Diocese of Phoenix and the role of Canon Law more generally. It was a great conversation. Just a note: in an effort to continue producing high quality content,...
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Ep. 37 - How to Be Happy with Dr. Chris Kaczor
Dr. Christopher Kaczor discusses his book 'How to Be Happy' and the intersection of positive psychology, faith, and reason. He shares how his personal experiences led him to explore the field of positive psychology and how it aligns with traditional Christian practices. Dr. Kaczor also addresses...
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Ep. 36 - Lead with Love with Dr. George Ceremuga, D.O.
Dr. George Ceremuga, an osteopathic family doctor, shares his approach to healthcare and the importance of the mind, body, and spirit connection. He emphasizes the need for love and forgiveness in healing and believes in the body's self-healing and self-regulating abilities. Dr. Ceremuga…
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Ep. 35 - "Catholic Joe: Superhero" - What Can One Man Possibly Do? - with Steven Thomas
In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Stephen Thomas about his book 'Catholic Joe Superhero'. The book is a thriller with a central theme of marriage and is meant to inspire and encourage men to be strong leaders in their families and in the Church. Thomas shares his personal story of...
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Ep. 34 - The Detransition Diaries (Ignatius Press) with Kallie Fell
Please take a moment to follow or subscribe and then leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Thank you! In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Kallie Fell, the executive director of the Center for Bioethics and Culture Network, about the book 'The Detransition Diaries.' The book…
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Ep. 33 - Go and Fear Nothing: The Story of Our Lady of Champion with Patrick O'Hearn
Please take a moment to leave a rating for the show on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify! In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Patrick O'Hearn, author of the book 'Go and Fear Nothing: The Story of Our Lady of Champion'. Buy "Go and Fear Nothing: The Story of Our Lady of Champion" by Patrick...
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Ep. 32 - The Attack on Marriage with John Clark
I interviewed John Clark, the author of “Betrayed without a Kiss: Defending Marriage after Years of Failed Leadership in the Church” - a new, excellent, and timely book from TAN Books defending the Sacrament of Matrimony. Everyone in the Church ought to read this fantastic book. Check it out HERE...
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Ep. 31 - Catholic Hostage Negotiation and Active Listening with Dan Oblinger
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dan Oblinger, retired law enforcement officer, about hostage negotiation, active listening, evangelization, and much more. Please take a listen and then share! And if you listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, please leave a rating for the podcast! Summary In...
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Ep. 30 - The Resurrection of Jesus is an Historical Event
The full written version of the episode can be found further below. Please, also, enjoy a short recording of the Regina Caeli chant by Will Wright at the beginning of the episode. Happy Easter! Summary In this episode, Will Wright discusses the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He...
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Ep. 29 - Integrating Faith, Reason, and Science in Psychology: w/ Dr. Greg Bottaro
I was connected with Dr. Greg Bottaro and CatholicPsych Institute through our mutual friend, Simone Rizkallah, who I had on the show a few months ago. Find the episode here! It was great to speak with him. I am a big admirer of what CatholicPsych Institute is doing and the approach that Dr. Greg…
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Ep. 28 - Floriani and Sacred Music: Exploring the Depths with Thomas Quackenbush
Please take a few moments to leave a RATING on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Thank you for watching Good Distinctions. This post is public so feel free to share it. Summary of the Episode: In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Thomas Quackenbush of Floriani about Sacred Music. They discuss…
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Ep. 27 - Dystopia is Here: Bioethical Crises Abound w/ Samantha Stephenson
Summary In this conversation, Samantha Stephenson discusses her interest in bioethics and how she became involved in the field. She explains the appeal of dystopian fiction and its connection to bioethical issues. Samantha also delves into the problems with in vitro fertilization (IVF) and the...
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Ep. 26 - Unveiling Cardinal Richelieu's Wisdom: A Treatise on Perfection w/ Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB
Please take a moment to RATE the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This is a HUGE help… even if you do not normally listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, please take 2 minutes to help me! Join Father Robert Nixon, OSB, as he delves into the profound teachings of Cardinal Richelieu's book, 'A...
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Ep. 25 - Exploring Social Media Evangelization: Martha Richardson on Father David Michael Moses
I had the pleasure of interviewing Martha Richardson, a flight nurse from Houston, TX who is the cousin of the well-known priest Fr. David Michael Moses. He has a fantastic Instagram account where he posts reels and posts on catechetical topics in entertaining and engaging ways. I am a fan!…
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Ep. 24 - Insights from Larry Chapp, PhD: Embracing Radical Catholicism
Dr. Chapp is one of my favorite theologians. I was so honored to have a conversation with him. It was a lot of fun! I sincerely hope you enjoy and appreciate the convo. Please consider sharing this post and help Good Distinctions grow! Please take a moment to rate the show on Apple Podcasts and...
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Ep. 23 - This Lent: Grow in the Virtues of St. Francis of Assisi w/ Jen Arnold
👀 Looking for Affiliates and Partners! 👀 If you a connection to any businesses, ministries, individuals, or channels who would appreciate the work of Good Distinctions, please put us in touch. I value collaboration! Sometimes these partnerships can lead to mutual benefit. Good Distinctions, in...
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Ep. 22 - Exploring Maronite Spirituality w/ Sr. Therese Maria
This Friday (February 9) is the Feast Day of St. Maron! One of the great Eastern saints, from Lebanon, St. Maron founded the Maronite Church which has been in unbroken union with Rome since the 4th Century! I had a fantastic time talking with Sr. Therese Maria of the Maronite Servants of Christ…
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Ep. 21 - Hanging out until we die? - New Age and Catholicism w/ Rae-Mi LeRoy
Ep. 24 - New and Catholicism In today’s conversation, Rae-Mi LeRoy shares her journey from the New Age movement to Catholicism. She discusses the dangers of self-emptying and the crisis of losing one's identity. Rae-Mi explains how a dream of Jesus led her to explore Christianity and ultimately...
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Ep. 20 - Talking About Abortion and Converting Hearts and Minds w/ Sammie Carel
This past Friday was the annual March for Life in Washington D.C. And today is National Sanctity of Human Life Day! I am thrilled to share with you my fantastic conversation with Sammie Carel of Life Choices Women’s Clinic. To learn more about Life Choices Women’s Clinic in Phoenix, AZ, please...
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Ep. 19 - The Catholic Response to Racism w/ Dcn. Harold Burke-Sivers
Will Wright is joined by Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers who discusses his book 'Building a Civilization of Love' and addresses the topics of prejudice, racism, language, and identity in Christ. He emphasizes the importance of love and seeing the image of God in others as the solution to racial...
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Good Distinctions are the spice of life! We desire to REIGNITE good conversations, to SEEK out the best distinctions, and INSPIRE others to do the same!https://gooddistinctions.com/
www.gooddistinctions.com
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