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Ignatius Press Podcast
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Join us every Monday on the Ignatius Press podcast where we talk with our authors to get a behind the scenes look at our books, uncover the riches of our Catholic faith, and integrate the Gospel into our daily lives.
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St. Carlo Acutis's Five Steps to Become a Saint
Today is the feast day of Saint Carlo Acutis, the youth who became a saint through his love for Christ in the Eucharist. Get Your Copy of “Carlo Acutis Saint of the Young: His Life, Miracles, and Five Steps to Being a Saint” Here: https://ignatius.com/carlo-acutis-6casyp/ We are honored to be...
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A Catholic Approach to Abortion, Transgenderism, and Other Matters of Conscience w/ Dr. Christopher Kaczor
While not always easy, discussions about abortion, transgenderism, and other hot button issues are extremely important, and today Dr. Kaczor provides a Catholic approach to these topics. Get Your Copy of “Vital Conflicts”...
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Henri de Lubac on Vatican II’s Dei Verbum w/ Dr. David Grumett
Dei Verbum is one of the most famous and pivotal works of Vatican II and thanks to the newly translated Divine Revelation, English speakers can now read Henri de Lubac’s commentary on this Constitution on Divine Revelation. Get Your Copy of De Lubac’s Divine Revelation: The Bible According to...
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Blessed Fulton Sheen: Who Was the Man Behind the TV Screen? w/ Dr. Cheryl Hughes
This Thursday, Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified so we are joined by Dr. Cheryl Hughes, a Sheen scholar, to talk about his life and work. Get Your Copy of Fulton J. Sheen: God’s Great Communicator: https://ignatius.com/fulton-j-sheen-fjslip/?searchid=0&search_query=fulton Archbishop…
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A Personal Account of Meeting Blessed Fulton Sheen w/ Fr. Dennis Brown
Fr. Dennis Brown was just a young man when he reached out to Blessed Fulton Sheen, and instead of ignoring him, the archbishop invited the future priest into his apartment to pray with him and offer words of advice. Get Your Copy of “The Power of Love” Here:...
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Receiving God’s Mercy After Performing Abortions w/ Dr. Bruchalski
Dr. Bruchalski is an ex-abortionist, but more than, that he is a son of God the Father, and he joins us today to talk about sin, God’s mercy, and the future of the pro-life movement. Get Your Copy of “Two Patients” Here:...
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St. Augustine’s Recently Discovered Homilies Highlight Why Everyone Must Read Him w/ Mike Aquilina
This year, two of St. Augustine’s homilies were discovered, and while the details have not yet been publicly shared, Mike Aquilina argues that they highlight the unique Augustine moment that the Church is currently experiencing. Get Your Copy of: Aquilina’s “Rabbles, Riots, and Ruins”...
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When Will There Be Another Ecumenical Council? w/ Paul Senz
The Catholic Church has a lot of different types of meetings from Church council meetings to nationwide assemblies. But today Paul Senz will discuss the biggest and most important type of councils—ecumenical councils. Get Your Copy of the "Church Councils: 100 Questions and Answers":...
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What Should Sacred Music Sound Like at Mass? w/ Fr. Elias Guadalupe Ford
Currently, we are seeing a resurgence of traditional hymns and chant within the Church, and so today Fr. Elias joins us to talk about sacred music in the liturgy of the Mass. Get Your Copy of the "Pew Missal" : https://ignatius.com/search.php?search_query=pew%20missal§ion=product Fr. Elias...
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Trent Horn Responds to Common Protestant Objections to Catholicism
Trent Horn joins us to provide Catholic answers to many common Protestant objections to the Catholic faith. Get Your Copy of “The Case for Catholicism” here: https://ignatius.com/the-case-for-catholicism-ccatp/?searchuuid=2a599fe4-f7b8-410c-be98-fad01a306c73&search_query=case+for+catholic A...
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Kolbe Academy: 40 Years of Homeschooling Experience w/ Mary Rowles
Today about 6% of all children and teens are homeschooled, and Kolbe Academy has been at the forefront of this trend for 40 years. Learn more about Kolbe Academy Here: www.kolbe.org Mary Rowles is the executive director of Kolbe Academy and today she joins Andrew Petiprin to discuss the history…
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A Masterpiece or Epic Flop? Fr. Augustine Wetta Reviews Nolan’s The Odyssey
There has been a lot of commentary about Chrispher Nolan’s The Odyssey, but few of these commentators have thought as much about Odysseus as today’s guest—Fr. Augustine Wetta. Get Your Copy of “The Eighth Arrow: Odysseus in the Underworld”:...
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YOUCAT Love and the Struggles of Dating in 2026 w/ Emily Dinneny
Good spiritual advice is hard to come by, but YOUCAT Love Forever makes a lot of it available for young adults who are dating or searching for a spouse. Get Your Copy of “YOUCAT: Love Forever”: https://ignatius.com/youcat-love-forever-yclfp/?searchid=5232004&search_query=youcat+love+forever Emily...
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America on Trial: Responding to Criticisms of the American Founding w/ Dr. Robert Reilly
Was America’s founding really great? Were our founders truly exceptional or was our project simply an outgrowth of the Enlightenment? In today’s episode Dr. Robert Reilly weighs in on these questions. Get Your Copy of “America on Trial” Here:...
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Fr. Fessio Remembers the Last Third of America’s History
Fr. Fessio was born just months before the bombing of Pearl Harbor and today he reflects on the last third of America’s history. Get Your Copy of “America on Trial” Here: https://ignatius.com/america-on-trial-aotp/?searchid=0&search_query=america+on+trial As America celebrates its 250th...
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The Forgotten History of Catholics in America w/ Dr. Christopher Shannon
As the United States approaches it’s 250th celebration of its founding, we reflect on the history of Catholics in America. Get Your Copy of American Pilgrimage Here: https://ignatius.com/american-pilgrimage-aph/?searchid=5137054&search_query=shannon From the original conquistadors and…
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Should We Use AI w/ Mariele Courtois
Pope Leo XIV first encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas” has changed the conversation around artificial intelligence and today we begin to discuss some of its practical implication. Get Your Hardcover Copy of “Magnifica Humanitas” Here…
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Men, YOU are the First Line of Defense w/ Doug Barry and Daniel O'Connor
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17). Get your copy of the “First Line of Defense” here: https://ignatius.com/first-line-of-defense-fldfp/?searchid=0&search_query=first+line+of+defense Many are aware of today’s “crisis of masculinity,” and so we are grateful to...
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The Joys and Struggles of Raising Catholic Children w/ Sia Hoyt
The vocation of motherhood feels never ending, but Sia Hoyt’s work on the book “Soul Garden” will hopefully give you renewed strength and grace. Get your copy of the “Soul Garden” here:...
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Finding True Love with YOUCAT Love Forever
YOUCAT Love is a must have for every person 18 years and older because it actually answers your moral and practical questions about not just sex and marriage, but also friendship, dating, and engagement. Get your copy here:...
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Special Report: Fr. Fessio and Mark Brumley Discuss Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas
This week Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas”—Magnificent Humanity—and today, Fr. Fessio and Mark Brumley sit down to give their initial thoughts on this encyclical. Pre-Order Your Hardcover Copy of “Magnifica Humanitas” Here:...
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The Sacred Heart Movie is a Must-See Docudrama in Theaters June 9, 11, and 14
Watch in Theaters Near You June, 9, 11, and 14! Get Tickets and Learn More Here: https://sacredheartfilm.us/ See Trailer Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JW_Ovjo_QA Join Andrew Petiprin as he sits down with the directors of “The Sacred Heart”—an international film now coming to US theaters....
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The Massacre and Wedding of Magdeburg
This book is a true classic of Western Literature and a must read for those who want to deepen their spiritual life. Get Your Copy of the “Wedding of Magdeburg” here: https://ignatius.com/the-wedding-of-madeburg-wedmp/?searchid=0&search_query=magdeburg The Battle of Magdeburg was a real…
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What Really Happened at Fatima w/ Paul Senz
On May 13, 1917, Mary first appeared to three shepherd children—Lúcia, Francisco, and Jacinta—with a message of hope and warning. These miraculous events and prophetic warnings continue to be a source of curiosity and even controversy today. To Learn More About Our Lady of Fatima Get These…
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Building a Household Where People Matter w/ Dr. Cuddeback
Today there are very few intentional households, but Dr. Cuddeback reveals the principles to help us return to a life where the family is the center of daily life and relationships thrive through shared work and leisure. Get Your Copy of “Intentional Household” here:...
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What Pope Benedict XVI Said Privately w/ Fr. Fessio
After his resignation in 2013, Pope Benedict led a largely private life, but today many of private homilies from this time have been made public in “The Lord Leads Us by the Hand.” Get your copy here:...
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Henri de Lubac Predicted the Rise of Constructive Atheism w/ Fr. Cajetan Cuddy
Traditional Thomists are normally unfriendly to Henri De Lubac, but today’s guest, Fr. Cajetan Cuddy points out that Thomists are very indebted to De Lubac and should join him on the battlefield. Fr. Cajetan Cuddy is a Dominican priest, scholar, and Youtuber who recently presented at the De Lubac...
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Shahbaz Bhatti: A Modern Day Martyr Nobody Knows About
Shahbaz Bhatti is not a well-known figure in America, but hopefully the graphic novel “Blood and Water” will change that because he is truly an inspirational hero of the faith and religious freedom. Get your copy of “Blood and Water”:...
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What America Needs Today w/ Dr. Harmon and Mark Brumley
As America reaches its 250th year, Dr. Harmon and Mark Brumley consider the importance of civics education and great books programs to bolster the future of the country. Dr. Thomas Harmon teaches at the University of St. Thomas, and he joins Mark Brumley to talk about the recent endowment given…
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Jon Voight on Portraying Pope Saint John Paul II
Jon Voight joins the Ignatius Press podcast to discuss what it was like to portray arguably the most influential man of the 20th century—Pope St. John Paul II. RENT Movie Here: https://ignatius.com/pope-john-paul-ii-pjpiir/ STREAM Movie Here: https://ignatius.com/pope-john-paul-ii-digital-pjpiis/...
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The Annunciation in Middle Earth w/ Joseph Pearce
Today we honor Mary and celebrate one of the best works of literature—Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings.” Get Your Copy of “Tolkien: Man and Myth” here: https://ignatius.com/tolkien-man-and-myth-tmanp/?searchid=4510931&search_query=tolkien+ March 25th marks the feast of the Annunciation when the...
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NEW Personal Size Catholic Study Bible and App
Ask and you shall receive! You wanted a smaller Catholic Study Bible and now it is avaliable in a personal size and on an app. Personal Sized Bible: https://ignatius.com/ignatius-catholic-study-bible-personal-size-2psh/?searchid=0&search_query=study+bible App: https://www.catholicstudybible.org/...
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Dr. Peter Kreeft: All Suffering Has Meaning
Dr. Peter Kreeft believes that the best argument against God’s existence is the problem of pain, and in today’s episode he provides spiritual insights into this mystery. Get Your Copy of “Making Sense Out Suffering” here (Book Releases 3/20):...
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Being a Catholic Doctor in the 21st Century w/ Dr. Robert Collins
Learn how God’s grace is always active in both patients and doctors by reading Dr. Collin’s new book “You Visited Me” https://ignatius.com/you-visited-me-yvmp/?searchid=0&search_query=you+visited+me Dr. Robert Collins is a leading oncologist who joins Andrew Petiprin today to talk about his...
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Hans Urs von Balthasar on Priestly Life and Discernment w/ Dr. Jonathan Ciraulo
Are you a priest or discerning a vocation to the priesthood or know somebody who is discerning? Then this is the book for you—“Distributed Like Bread” (pre-order for release at 3.2.26) https://ignatius.com/distributed-like-bread-dlbp/?searchid=0&search_query=distributed Hans Urs von Balthasar is...
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A Second Conversion w/ Fr. Donald Haggerty
This Lent seek the face of God to bring about a second conversion. Get Your Copy of Fr. Haggerty’s book “Conversion” here: https://ignatius.com/conversion-cnvp/?searchid=0&search_query=conversion In today’s episode, Fr. Haggerty talks with Andrew Petiprin about the importance of continual...
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More Catholics Need to Know About Lourdes and St. Bernadette
On February 11th, we celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes and what better way to celebrate than to pray and watch the official movie of St. Bernadette: https://ignatius.com/bernadette-ber2m/ THE PASSION OF BERNADETTE (movie) https://ignatius.com/the-passion-of-bernadette-pbm/ A HOLY…
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Catholics Need to Talk About Salvation MORE w/ Dr. Michael Barber
Are you saved? Dr. Barber explains that salvation is not just a future event. Get Your Copy of “Salvation: What Every Catholic Should Know”: https://ignatius.com/salvation-swckp/ In today’s episode, Dr. Barber and Ben Eriksen discuss salvation—the reason Christ became man, died, and rose from the...
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Reclaim the Classics from the Woke w/ Joseph Pearce
Rediscover the literature classics with the Ignatius Press Critical editions. Get Your Ignatius Critical Editions here: https://ignatius.com/books/fiction-literature/ignatius-critical-editions/ Sadly, many classical works of literature are poorly made and tainted with woke ideology in the...
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Who Influenced Aquinas’ Understanding of the Natural Law?
Aquinas is the great synthesizer of the natural law, but who exactly is he drawing from? Today, Dr. Randall Smith joins Ben Eriksen to discuss the various philosophers and theologians who influenced Aquinas’ thought. Dr. Smith argues that Aristotle did not greatly influence Aquinas' conception of...
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Abortion Pill Reversal w/ Dr. Delgado
Learn about the revolutionary process whereby the abortion pill can be reversed. Get Your Copy of “Abortion Pill Reversal” here: https://ignatius.com/abortion-pill-reversal-aprp/ For a help line to help reverse the effects of the abortion pill go to: https://abortionpillreversal.com/ Despite the...
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Guidelines for Sacred Music at Mass w/ Peter Carter
If Liturgy is God’s gift to man, then sacred music should immerse us in the atmosphere of Heaven. Get Your Copy of Cardinal Sarah’s "Song of the Lamb" here": https://ignatius.com/the-song-of-the-lamb-slsmp/ Cardinal Robert Sarah was the prefect of the congregation for divine worship from 2014…
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Grow in Virtue This New Year w/ Dr. Ryan Hanning
This New Year’s, make a commitment to grow in virtue and get your copy of “The Willpower Advantage” here: https://ignatius.com/the-willpower-advantage-wpap/ We all know that we need to be more virtuous, but it is not always clear how to get there. But thankfully, Dr. Ryan Hanning and Tom Peterson...
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Debunking Christmas Myths and Celebrating the Birth of Jesus w/ Dr. Michael Barber
There are more Christmas myths than you may think, and in today’s episode, Dr. Barber debunks many of them while simultaneously revealing the true meaning of Christmas. Get Your Copy of “The True Meaning of Christmas”: https://ignatius.com/the-true-meaning-of-christmas-tmcp/ Was Christmas...
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Michael O’Brien’s Favorite Novelist and Filmmaker
In this episode, Michael O’brien not only reveals his favorite novelist and film director, but also a bit about his own faith journey. Get Your Copy of Michael O’Brien’s novels: https://ignatius.com/authors/michael-d-obrien/ Michael O’brien is one of the best living Catholic novelists, and in...
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Why You Should Know Ida Friederike Görres with Dr. Jennifer Bryson
While few know her, Ida Friederike Görres is among the best authors of the 20th century with even Josef Pieper wishing that her works were in the hands of every lay theologian. Get Your Copy of “Bread Grows in Winter”: https://ignatius.com/bread-grows-in-winter-bgwp/ Returning for a second time…
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A Timely New Catholic Novel w/ David Pinault
Drawing from his experiences in Africa and Indonesia, David Pinault’s newest novel is not only entertaining, but spiritually sustaining. Get Your Copy of: https://ignatius.com/earth-dragon-run-edrp/?searchid=0&search_query=earth+dragon+run In today’s episode, Dave sits down with Andrew Petiprin…
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How to Make Beautiful Catholic Art w/ Timothy Jones
Good art is essential not only for selling books, but for uplifting the soul to God, and in today’s episode, we talk to one of the best modern Catholic artists—Timothy Jones. Get Your Copy of: In Defense of Sanity:...
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Religious Liberty in America with Dr. Beckwith, Member of the Presidential Religious Liberty Commission
Earlier this year, Dr. Francis Beckwith was appointed to a select board of scholars to advise the Trump administration on national efforts to protect and advance religious Liberty. Dr. Beckwith is a professor of philosophy and Church-State studies at Baylor University, and today he joins Mark...
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Can You Be a Jewish Catholic? With Dr. Costley and Dr. D’Costa
Jews are God’s Chosen People, and it is through God’s gratuitous gift of grace that the rest of the world (the Gentiles) are grafted onto the tree of salvation. Get “From Sinai to Rome” Here: https://ignatius.com/from-sinai-to-rome-fstrp Pope Pius XI once remarked, “Spiritually, we [Catholics]…
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