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Summer Conferences
by Christendom College
Welcome to the official podcast of Christendom College’s Summer Conferences! Explore timeless truths and profound insights as we publish lectures from leading Catholic thinkers, theologians, and artists who have graced our annual summer gatherings. Each episode delves into themes central to the Catholic intellectual tradition, such as beauty, truth, faith, philosophy, and culture.Join us for thought-provoking discussions that inspire the mind, nourish the soul, and deepen your understanding of the faith. Perfect for lifelong learners, seekers of truth, and anyone passionate about integrating Catholic wisdom into modern life.Subscribe now and journey with us through the treasures of Christendom College’s Summer Conferences!
Episodes
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A Conversation with Moonwalker Astronaut and Scientist Dr. Harrison Schmitt
Explore the profound journey of Dr. Harrison Schmitt, the last man to walk on the moon and a pioneering geologist. Hear firsthand accounts of lunar exploration, the iconic "Blue Marble" image, and the scientific endeavors of Apollo 17. Dr. Schmitt also discusses the future of space exploration,...
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Science and Religion: The Myth of Conflict | Dr. Stephen Barr
Dr. Stephen Barr, president of the Society of Catholic Scientists, argues that the supposed war between science and religion is a myth resting on confused philosophy, bad history, and a misreading of scientific discovery. Philosophically, he traces the modern idea of "laws of nature" back to the...
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A Catholic Understanding of Artificial Intelligence: Principles, Prospects and Perils | Dr. Eric Jenislawski
Framed by Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas ("ours is the pressing duty to remain profoundly human"), Dr. Eric Jenislawski argues that large language model AIs, however uncanny they feel in conversation, are not intelligent in the way human beings are. Human consciousness is free…
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The Technology Crisis in Our Homes | Dr. John Cuddeback
Dr. John Cuddeback argues that science, big business, and the pursuit of power form a "toxic trio" that currently determines what technologies get developed and how they're used—none of which is capable of answering the truly decisive question of whether a technology actually serves human...
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Faith & Science Panel Discussion
Panelists: Dr. David Deavel, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, George Harne, Matthew Tsakanikas, Greg Townsend, Douglas Dailey This panel opens with mathematics as the "language" behind reality, tracing the idea from Pythagoras and Plato's Republic through Galileo's mathematization of science, and connecting…
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Quiet and Neighborly Ways: Integrating Science & Wisdom with Newman | Dr. David Deavel
In this opening keynote, Dr. David Deavel makes the case for St. John Henry Newman as a "Doctor of Education" whose vision of the university — as a unified pursuit of truth, not a fragmented "multiversity" — is more praised than practiced in Catholic higher ed today. Turning to Newman's Dublin...
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Finding God in the Book of Creation | Msgr. Charles Pope
Msgr. Charles Pope discovered his vocation to the priesthood through his work as a church musician, serving as an organist, cantor, and choir director. He entered Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary in 1985, earning a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Moral Theology, and was ordained on June 24…
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The Catholic Artist in the 21st Century | Dr. Daniel McInerny
McInerny is an associate professor and chair of the philosophy department at Christendom College. As a philosopher, author, and playwright, he explores the intersection of faith, culture, and the human experience. He earned his Ph.D. in philosophy from The Catholic University of America and has...
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Panel | Frank La Rocca, Dr. Kurt Poterack, Dr. George A. Harne, Dr. Conor Sweeney
Harne is the fourth president of Christendom College. A widely respected and accomplished scholar of music history and the liberal arts, Harne earned his Ph.D. from Princeton University and received master’s degrees from Princeton, St. John’s College, and the University of Washington. La Rocca,...
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Homily | Msgr. Charles Pope
Msgr. Charles Pope discovered his vocation to the priesthood through his work as a church musician, serving as an organist, cantor, and choir director. He entered Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary in 1985, earning a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Moral Theology, and was ordained on June 24…
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Surprised by Jane Austen: Moments of Beauty in "Pride and Prejudice” | Dr. Kathleen Sullivan
Sullivan is an Associate Professor of English Language and Literature at Christendom College. She holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts from Thomas Aquinas College, an M.A. in English from the University of Dallas, and a Ph.D. in English from The Catholic University of America. Dr. Sullivan specializes in...
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Man Is Born to Behold Beauty | Dr. James Matthew Wilson
Wilson is the Cullen Foundation Chair in English Literature and founding director of the MFA program in Creative Writing at the University of Saint Thomas. The author of fourteen books, including Saint Thomas and the Forbidden Birds (2024), his works have earned accolades such as the Hiett Prize,...
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Beauty is Unanswerable | Dale Ahlquist
Ahlquist is President of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, creator and host of the EWTN series “G.K. Chesterton: The Apostle of Common Sense,” and Publisher of Gilbert Magazine. He is the author of six books, and has edited fourteen. He is a Senior Fellow of the Chesterton Library at…
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Karol Wojtyla: The Actor | Dr. Daniel McInerny
Dr. Daniel McInerny delivered a talk titled “Karol Wojtyla: The Actor” at the college's 2024 Summer Consortium. McInerny’s talk featured scenes from his upcoming play, "The Actor," with Christendom students and alumni bringing Pope St. John Paul II’s time as an actor to life for the delight of…
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The Achievement of John Paul II: A Retrospective | George Weigel
George Weigel, who is the author of Pope St. John Paul II’s biography and a Distinguished Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, gave a talk titled “The Achievement of John Paul II: A Retrospective" at Christendom's 2024 Summer Consortium. Learn more about the 2024 Summer Consortium here:...
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The Legacy of St. John Paul II | Cardinal Robert Sarah
Renowned theologian Robert Cardinal Sarah delivered the keynote address for Christendom's 2024 Summer Consortium. In his address, Cardinal Sarah reflected on Pope St. John Paul II’s impact and legacy, particularly emphasizing his unwavering commitment to the Catholic faith and the Church’s...
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Homily | Robert Cardinal Sarah
Renowned theologian Robert Cardinal Sarah celebrated Mass for attendees of Christendom's 2024 Summer Consortium in the college's Christ the King Chapel, speaking glowingly of Christendom during his homily. Learn more about the 2024 Summer Consortium here:...
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Charting the Path in the New Millennium | Dr. Timothy O’Donnell & Dr. George Harne
College President Dr. Timothy O’Donnell and incoming president Dr. George Harne gave a seminar discussion titled “Nove Millenio Ineunte: Charting the Path in the New Millenium" at the college's 2024 Summer Consortium. Learn more about the 2024 Summer Consortium here:...
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John Paul II on the Family | Dr. Owen Vyner
Christendom professor Dr. Owen Vyner delivered a talk titled “John Paul II on the Family: The Ark of the Domestic Church in the Flood of Modernity” at the college's 2024 Summer Consortium. Learn more about the 2024 Summer Consortium here:...
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Pope Saint John Paul II and the Legacy of the Gospel of Life | Dr. Joseph Arias
Christendom professor Dr. Joseph Arias delivered a talk titled “Pope Saint John Paul II and the Legacy of the Gospel of Life” at the college's 2024 Summer Consortium. Learn more about the 2024 Summer Consortium here:...
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St. Thomas on Why Freedom and Truth Go Together | Prof. Michael Brown
Christendom welcomed President’s Council, Legacy Society Members, and friends for the 2023 Summer Consortium, which focused on the theme "The Angelic Doctor: St. Thomas Aquinas and the Answer to a Culture in Crisis." Professor Michael Brown delivered a talk titled "St. Thomas on Why Freedom and...
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St. Thomas and the Perennial Importance of Virtue | Dr. Andrew Whitmore
Christendom welcomed President’s Council, Legacy Society Members, and friends for the 2023 Summer Consortium, which focused on the theme "The Angelic Doctor: St. Thomas Aquinas and the Answer to a Culture in Crisis." Dr. Andrew Whitmore gave a talk titled "St. Thomas and the Perennial Importance…
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Aquinas and the Answer to a Culture in Crisis | Dr. Timothy O'Donnell
Christendom welcomed President’s Council, Legacy Society Members, and friends for the 2023 Summer Consortium, which focused on the theme "The Angelic Doctor: St. Thomas Aquinas and the Answer to a Culture in Crisis." College President Dr. Timothy O'Donnell gave a keynote address for the…
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Truth in Charity: Aquinas on Conscience | Sr. Catherine Joseph Droste, O.P.
Christendom welcomed President’s Council, Legacy Society Members, and friends for the 2023 Summer Consortium, which focused on the theme "The Angelic Doctor: St. Thomas Aquinas and the Answer to a Culture in Crisis." Sr. Catherine Joseph Droste, O.P. delivered the keynote address for the...
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St. Joseph: Protector of the Universal Church | Fr. Francis “Rocky” Hoffman
Christendom College welcomed benefactors and distinguished guests for its annual Summer Consortium event, focused the theme “The Kingship of Christ and Defending Religious Liberty.” Featuring talks from Dr. Ryan Anderson, Fr. Francis “Rocky” Hoffman, and others, the event provided a rich...
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Sacramental Penance and the Triumph Over Sin: Participation in Christ's Kingship | Dr. Owen Vyner
Following Mass in Christ the King Chapel, celebrated by former college chaplain Fr. John Riley, participants heard from Christendom’s Theology Department Chairman Dr. Owen Vyner. During his talk, titled “Sacramental Penance and the Triumph Over Sin: Participation in Christ’s Kingship,” Vyner...
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On Quas Prima: The Universal Kingship of Christ | Dr. Timothy O’Donnell
On Saturday, participants were treated to a full day of talks, beginning with a lecture from College President Dr. Timothy O’Donnell titled “On Quas Primas — The Universal Kingship of Christ.” Turning to both theology and the history of the Catholic Church, O’Donnell spoke eloquently on the...
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Religious Liberty Is Important, But It's Not Enough | Dr. Ryan Anderson
Defending religious liberty, the second focus of this year’s Consortium, took primacy on Saturday evening. A delicious dinner, provided by award-winning college Executive Chef Don Higby, preceded the keynote address from Dr. Ryan Anderson, acclaimed author, speaker, and the President of the…
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The Effects of Communism | Fr. Tom Shepanzyk
Fr. Tom Shepanzyk delves into the demonic evil of Communism. He discusses the genocide, terror, and repression of Communist regimes in the twentieth century.
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The Problem of Pain in Great Literature | Joseph Pearce
Renowned author and speaker Joseph Pearce discusses the relevance of great literature in our lives today. Humanity is revealed through great literature, and is a vein to explore the ever-present problem of suffering.
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Marriage and the Family: Q&A Panel and Closing
The speakers of the Summer Conference on Restoring the Divine Plan for Marriage and the Family hold a question-and-answer session.
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Wiser than Human Wisdom: God's Plan for Marriage | Mary Stanford
Mary Stanford, a theology professor at Christendom College, reflects on four points which Adam, the first man, discovered in the Garden of Eden about the nature of the human person and God’s plan for marriage. “Without a generous giver and trusting receiver, there can be no gift. Without gift,...
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The Joy of Love: The Family as Domestic Church | Dr. Timothy O’Donnell
Dr. Timothy O’Donnell, the author of Heart of the Redeemer and Swords Around the Cross: The Nine Years War, presented a talk on the essential role of the family as a Domestic Church. He explained how the fight for our culture is rooted in our understanding of the family. “The key to the Church’s...
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A Vibrant Marriage Culture:The Not-So-Secret Weapon in the Fight for a Just and Prosperous Society | Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, the Archbishop of San Fransisco, gave a talk in which he encouraged the laity to transform our culture by living out God’s plan for marriage. “It is no surprise that, yes, we do have a lot to fix in our society. A society of justice, peace, and prosperity for...
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Love Trumps Everything | Mary Beth Bonacci
Mary Beth Bonacci, an internationally recognized speaker, gave a talk on the importance of true love and the differences between how men and women express love. “The abuse of the word ‘love’ has grown so much worse. We conflate attraction and desire with love, and now, we conflate agreement with...
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Homily | Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, the Archbishop of San Francisco, gave a homily on the modern attack on marriage and the steps we can take to combat it, reflecting on readings from the Mass of the Holy Family. “We profess to be Christians; our family life must look different from those who do not...
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Holy Fathers: Divine and Human | Dr. Scott Hahn
Dr. Scott Hahn, the bestselling author of numerous books, presented a talk on the uniquely-Christian understanding of God as Father, “from whom all fatherhood in heaven and on earth is named” (Eph. 3:15). He explained the connection between Divine and human fatherhood, emphasizing that true...
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Bella: Teacher Of Souls | Sen. Rick Santorum
Senator Rick Santorum gave the touching account of his daughter Bella, showing the impact that one child can have on a community and the blessings that come with being a parent. “I hope, in communicating to you the story of my life, the journey of my marriage, and what I’ve done in raising these...
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Conversion and Apologetics: Personal Vocation as a Key to the New Evangelization | Dr. R.J. Matava
Dr. R.J. Matava, who was previously a Liddon Fellow at Oxford’s Keble College, presented a talk titled “Conversion and Apologetics: Personal Vocation as a Key to the New Evangelization.” Positing that holiness of life is essential for apologetics, Matava treated the nature of apologetics through…
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Apologetics and the New Evangelization | Dr. Timothy O'Donnell
Dr. O'Donnell discusses the importance of evangelization in the midst of adversity. He reflects on the apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium, and what it means to encounter Christ. Dr. O’Donnell is the president of Christendom College, where he also teaches courses in history and theology. He…
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Helping Them Home | Marcus Grodi
Closing the conference, popular EWTN host, author, and conference emcee Marcus Grodi gave practical advice to attendees on how to look at the science of conversion itself, and how to form a strategy of dialogue to help bring fallen-away Catholics, and Protestants, to the beauty of the Catholic...
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Historical Scholarship in the Thought of John Henry Newman | Dr. Brendan McGuire
Professor McGuire tackles the topic of John Henry Newman, a colossal figure of the 19th century world. The prolific writings of John Henry Newman offers timely insights that can be applied to the New Evangelization. Professor Brendan McGuire, Ph.D., is a Catholic historian specializing in the...
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Why be Catholic? | Patrick Madrid
Patrick Madrid discusses how to explain and defend the choice to be Catholic, as well as how to answer difficult questions about the faith. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining perspective, pointing out that apologetics is the art of winning souls. Patrick Madrid is an American Catholic...
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Consuming the Word: Encountering Christ in the New Testament | Dr. Scott Hahn
Dr. Scott Hahn, the author or editor of over forty books, including best-selling works The Lamb’s Supper, Reasons to Believe, and Answering the New Atheism, spoke on the need to renew a covenant with God through encountering Christ in the New Testament. Pointing out that a “massive amnesia has...
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After Modernism: De Luba, Daniélou and the Patristic Approach to History | Dr. Christopher Shannon
Dr. Christopher Shannon, author of the highly acclaimed Bowery to Broadway, examined the historical approach of Jean Daniélou and Henri de Lubac. Shannon said that by placing the saints alongside the great political leaders of history, the saints, as types of Christ, would bring an organizing...
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Understanding the Past or Manipulating the Evidence?: The Catholic Historian and Modern Religious Ecumenism | Prof. Brendan McGuire
Professor Brendan McGuire, Ph.D., is a Catholic historian, specializing in the classical and medieval periods. He received his doctoral degree in medieval history from Saint Louis University, and in recent years has presented scholarly research on various historical topics at prestigious…
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History as 'Ancilla Theologiae?': Some Reflections | Dr. Brad S. Gregory
Author and historian Dr. Brad S. Gregory discussed history as the “handmaiden of theology.” Gregory argued that while avoiding a Catholic confessional history, one might still serve a Catholic vision of history and reach those in academia who may be antagonistic toward Catholicism. “Because…
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Why History?: The Church's View | Dr. Timothy O'Donnell
Dr. Timothy O’Donnell, the author of Heart of the Redeemer and Swords Around the Cross: The Nine Years War, presented a talk entitled “Why History?: The Church’s View.” O’Donnell explained the importance that the Church has placed on the study of history and how in recent years the field has...
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Homily | Rev. Donald J. Planty
On July 13, Christendom College hosted a one-day conference on Catholic history, featuring prominent historians from across the country. Over 230 attendees were given a Catholic perspective on topics that ranged from the Crusades to ecumenism with the Eastern churches.
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Theologies of History in G.K. Chesterton and David Jones | Dr. Adam Schwartz
Dr. Adam Schwartz, whose great academic work, The Third Spring, was recently republished, discussed the theologies of history in G. K. Chesterton and the poet David Jones. “They believed that Christianity united philosophy and mythology for the first time,” Schwartz said. “Whereas in the ancient...
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Welcome to the official podcast of Christendom College’s Summer Conferences! Explore timeless truths and profound insights as we publish lectures from leading Catholic thinkers, theologians, and artists who have graced our annual summer gatherings. Each episode delves into themes central to the Catholic intellectual tradition, such as beauty, truth, faith, philosophy, and culture.Join us for thought-provoking discussions that inspire the mind, nourish the soul, and deepen your understanding of the faith. Perfect for lifelong learners, seekers of truth, and anyone passionate about integrating Catholic wisdom into modern life.Subscribe now and journey with us through the treasures of Christendom College’s Summer Conferences!
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