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Church Life Today — 264 episodes
Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings: A Catholic Journey
John Steinbeck's East of Eden, with Michon Matthiesen
Envy: The Anti-Life Sin, and Its Cure, with Michon Matthiesen
The Education of the Soul: C.S. Lewis and the Inklings Project, with Shannon Valenzuela
Three Saints of the Sacred Heart
Magnifica Humanitas: Pope Leo XIV on Artificial Intelligence, with Brett Robinson
Dilexi Te: On Love for the Poor, with Fr. Cristian Mendoza Ovando
Luminor: Art with All Its Teeth, with Katy Carl
The Little Rose Shop, with Raquel Rose
The Marian Turn in Newman’s Thought, with Rebekah Lamb
Introducing the ‘Gender Accompaniment Project’ — Part 2, with Abigail Favale
Introducing the ‘Gender Accompaniment Project’ — Part 1, with Abigail Favale
AI, Education, and Doing Hard Stuff, with Adam Kronk
AI, Ethics, and the Common Good, with Adam Kronk
Why Literature Still Matters, with Jason Baxter
Augustine on the Psalms, with Josh McManaway
To Find Christ on Every Page, with Josh McManaway
St. Claude, the Jesuits, and the Sacred Heart, with Tim O’Malley
A Very Little Office of Compline, with Bo Bonner
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and the Devotion to the Sacred Heart
What is College Really for? Notre Dame's Experiment in Holistic Education, with Bill Mattison
Emotional Holiness, with Abbot Austin Murphy, OSB
Hoops, Hope, and Holiness, with Fr. Pete McCormick, C.S.C.
Notre Dame Football and Faith, with Fr. Nate Wills, C.S.C.
C. S. Lewis from Dante and the Medieval World, with Jason Baxter
The Heartbeat of Dante’s Comedy, with Jason Baxter
A Pilgrim’s Thirst, special episode
A Saints Pilgrimage, with Two Notre Dame Student Leaders
Our Faithful Departed, special episode
Working for the Inklings, with Three Belmont University Students
Habemus Papam, with John Cavadini
Public Relations for C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Dorothy Sayers, with Christie Kleinmann
The Evangelizing Brilliance and Errors of Matteo Ricci, with Anthony Clark
Healing Wounds, with Bishop Erik Varden
Edge of Belief: UFO’s, Technology, and the Catholic Imagination, with Brett Robinson
Marian Preaching Competition, with Msgr. Michael Heintz
True Genius: The Mission of Women in Church and Culture, with Abigail Favale
Church Life Today Rewind: C.S. Lewis's ‘The Great Divorce’: a discussion with Josh McManaway
Praise Her in the Gates: Telling the Pro-Life Story, with Brian Kennedy
The Next Wave of Artificial Intelligence and Our Humanity, with Stephanie DePrez
How Many Students Are Studying Theology?!, with Anthony Pagliarini
Rethinking Sex, with Christine Emba
Saints Who Flew, with Carlos Eire
Dilexit Nos – Part 2, a conversation with Abigail Favale and Brett Robinson
Dilexit Nos – Part 1, a conversation with Joshua McManaway and Melissa Moschella
The Catholicity of Montessori Education, with Beth Capdevielle
The Vigil Project, with Andrew Goldstein
Graham Greene’s ‘The End of the Affair’: a discussion with Josh McManaway
What Young Adults Are Seeking in Faith and Life, with Jeff Keuss
Nationwide Study on Faith and Relationships, with J.P. De Gance
Parenting as Complex and Beautiful Vocation, with Holly Taylor Coolman
Prioritizing Faith in College
The Monastery, the Boardroom, and Daily Life, with John Cannon
Behold God’s Love: A Eucharistic Musical, with Carolyn Pirtle
From Possessiveness to Gratitude, with Tania Geist
Memoirs, Ghostwriting, and Deep Listening, with Jessica Bross
Living Authentically Catholic in a Divided America, with Ken Craycraft
C.S. Lewis's ‘The Great Divorce’: a discussion with Josh McManaway
In Search of a Full Life: A Practical and Spiritual Guide
Suffering, with Mark Giszczak
What are you doing here?! Pontius Pilate in the Creed, with Josh McManaway
The Depth of the Creed, with Josh McManaway
Black Catholics and Catholic Social Teaching, with Deacon James Summers
Catholic Institute of Technology, with Bill and Alexis Haughey
The Joy and Danger of Christmas
Encountering Christ on Pilgrimage, with Joan Watson
Eucharist Beliefs Among Adult Catholics, with Timothy O’Malley
Social Media as a Conduit for Conflict, with Tim Weninger
Grace for the Hard Days of Early Motherhood, with Jessica Mannen Kimmet
The Ark and the Dove, with Edward Herrera
Preparing for First Communion, Part 2: Passover and the Last Supper
Preparing for First Communion, Part 1: Abundant Bread and Feeding of the Five Thousand
Oppenheimer, with Ted Barron and Phil Sakimoto
“Say my name”: Self-Deception, Transparency, and Redemption in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, with Ken Craycraft
2023 SCOTUS: Religious Liberty and More, with Rick Garnett
Meth, Money, and Marriage, with Gary Anderson
Men and Women in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, with Francesca Murphy
Rekindling Eucharistic Amazement, with Jem Sullivan
The Passion, with J.J. Wright
Elucidating the Synod on Synodality, with Sr. Marie Kolbe Zamora
Transhumanism and Human Nature, with Mary Harrington
The Eschatological Imagination in Literature, with Judith Wolfe
Model of Faith: Reflecting on the Litany of Saint Joseph
Women Are Not Fallen Males, with Angela Franks
Questioning the Authenticity of the Synod on Synodality, with Mark Regnerus
Reclaiming Catholic Unity, with Charlie Camosy
The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments, with Scott Weeman
Redeeming Vision from Pornography, with Steve Pokorny
The Search for Dignity across America, with Chris Arnade
Catholic Colleges and Pregnant Students, with Renée Roden
The Genesis of Gender, with Abigail Favale
The First Mexican American Saint? Meg Hunter-Kilmer on the “Bishop of the Barrio”
Forming Catholic Leaders for Mental Health, with Beth Hlabse
From Catholic Founding to Global Mission, with Catherine Arnold
National Study of Catholic Priests, with Stephen White
The Joy of Life, with Maggie Garnett
Theology and Children’s Literature, with Daniel McClain
C. S. Lewis on Education and the Theological Imagination, with Rebekah Lamb
The Atmosphere of Narnia, with Michael Ward
Arriving at Narnia, with David Fagerberg
Integrating Mental Health and Faith, with Pat and Kenna Millea
2022 SCOTUS: Dobbs, Roe, and Abortion Law, with Rick Garnett
2022 SCOTUS: Religious Liberty Cases, with Rick Garnett
Empowering Young Catholic Professionals, with Jennifer Baugh
The Past, Present, and Future of the Eucharist, with Michael Hahn
Augustine on the Eucharist, with Elizabeth Klein
Our Eucharistic God, with Jonathan Ciraulo
(rerun) Maureen Condic on When Human Life Begins
(rerun) The Church’s Call to Foster Care with Holly Taylor Coolman
(rerun) Mary O’Callaghan on Disability Selective Abortions
(rerun) Tricia Bruce on How Americans Understand Abortion, Part 1
(rerun) Tricia Bruce on How Americans Understand Abortion, Part 2
Will They Return to Mass? with Hans Plate
Forming an Intentional College Culture, with Joe Wurtz
Claiming the Mission of Easter (Special Episode)
The End and Beginning of Life, with Noreen Madden McInnes
Breaking from the ‘Culture War’ Mentality, with Fr. Aaron Wessman
The End of Friendship, with Jennifer Senior
Evangelization through Catholic Education, with Thomas Carroll
Rethinking Work, with Paul Blaschko
Xavier Society for the Blind, with Malachy Fallon
The Opportune Time for Catholic Education, with Matthew Vereecke
Into Life: Love Changes Everything, with Sr. Marie Veritas and Michael Campo
Surgical Care for the Poor, with Kate Clitheroe
Purgatory, with Brett Salkeld
Gender, Bodies, and the Space of Responsiveness, with Angela Franks
Cultivating Catholic Feminism, with Corynne Staresinic and Abigail Favale
Dementia, the Soul, and God, with Xavier Symons
Pursuing Freedom in Exodus 90, with James Baxter
Scivias: Know the Way of the Lord, with Fr. Michael Zimmerman
St. Bakhita Vocational Training Center, with Wendy Angst
Alone Among Friends, with Isaac Sullivan
The Three Wisemen (Special Episode)
Carolyn Pirtle on Advent Music and Christmas Movies
The Catholic Response to the Sin of Racism, with Gloria Purvis
The Embodied Holiness of Sr. Thea Bowman, with Kayla August
Eucharist Means Thanksgiving (Special Episode)
Praying for the Dead, with John Cavadini
Unleashing Catholic Innovation, with Matt Smith
Saints, for Real, with Meg Hunter-Kilmer
Reclaiming Vatican II, with Fr. Blake Britton
Forming Catholics for the Medical Professions, with Dr. Maggie Skoch Musso
Media, Polarization, and the Gospel, with Deacon Matthew Kuna
Bring back the imprecatory psalms, with Timothy Troutner
Tolkien’s Creative Imagination, with Holly Ordway
The Parish and the Call to Communion, with Katherine Coolidge
Life in Death in Life, with Robert Cording
Life is changed but something ended, with Stephanie DePrez
Heaven in the Midst of Death, with Laura Kelly Fanucci
Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, with Luke Burgis
New Pathways for Catholic Schools After the Pandemic, with Kati Macaluso
My Techwise Life, with Amy Crouch
Introducing the St. Thomas More Academy, with Margaret Blume Freddoso
“Relocatio” with Thomas Curtin
Becoming the Adult in the Room, with Sarah Pelrine
Praying into the Sacred Heart of Jesus, with Fr. Joe Laramie
The Real Presence, with Tim O’Malley
Evangelizing through Film and Television, with Doug Tooke
There is no such thing as winning at life, with Elizabeth Klein
How the Sciences Train You for Faith, with Sofia Carozza, Part 2
How the Sciences Train You for Faith, with Sofia Carozza, Part 1
Guiding Young Adults from Affiliation to Leadership, with Nicole Perone
The Questions of Jesus as Lenten Pilgrimage
Helping Busy Parents Pray through Lent, with Maria Morrow
The Church’s Call to Foster Care with Holly Taylor Coolman
The Irruptive and Enduring Role of Technology in Higher Education, with Elliott Visconsi
The Lord of the Rings, Sickness, and Health with Dr. Kristin Collier
Jill Alexy on Seeing the Sacred
Phil Sakimoto on "All Creation Gives Praise"
Joshua Mitchell on Identity Politics and "American Awakening"
Mary O’Callaghan on Disability Selective Abortions
Fr. Ryan Duns on Spiritual Exercises for a Secular Age
Charlie Camosy on American Politics and the Pro-Life Movement
Tim O’Malley on the Intellectual Formation of Young Adults
Sister Norma Pimentel on the Crisis of Human Dignity at the Border
Nancy Cavadini on Stories in Light
Brett Robinson on Recent Shifts in Digital Media
Mike St. Pierre on the State of Catholic Campus Ministry
Daniel Philpott on Eucharistic Justice, Part 2
Daniel Philpott on Eucharistic Justice, Part 1
Josh Noem on 'The End of Ending'
Jessica Keating on Building a Culture of Life and Human Dignity
Kyle Pietrantonio on a Comprehensive Vision of Catholic Education
Tricia Bruce on How Americans Understand Abortion, Part 2
Tricia Bruce on How Americans Understand Abortion, Part 1
Rick Garnett on 2020 SCOTUS Decisions, Part 2
Rick Garnett on 2020 SCOTUS Decisions, Part 1
Gloria Purvis on Sin, Conversion, and Racial Justice
Eric Styles on Black Bodies, Kneeling, and the Liturgy
Msgr. Michael Heintz on the Formation of Future Priests
Elisabeth Sullivan on Catholic Liberal Education
Erin Barisano on the Spiritual Leadership of Catholic Educators
Betsy Bohlen on Developing Strategic Leaders for the Church
Bishop Frank Caggiano on Co-Responsibility and Evangelization
Rick Garnett on Religious Liberty
Kristin Collier and Charlie Camosy on the COVID–19 Outbreak
Brandon McGinley on the Meaning of Liturgical Time
Fr. Mike Schmitz on the Faith Lives of Young Adults
Thomas Curtin on Building a Catholic School from the Ground Up
Gabriel Said Reynolds on Saintliness and Interreligious Dialogue
Brett Robinson on Catholic Communications Ecology
Lindy Wynne on 'Mamas in the Spirit'
Carolyn Pirtle on Making Room for Christ
Robert Duncan on Romano Guardini's 'Letters from Lake Como'
Harrison Ayre on Social Media and Communion
Ian Johnson on Religion in China
Kristin Collier on TheoBiology
Katie Cavadini & Leonard DeLorenzo on the Theology of the Saints
Joe Campo on Being a Father to the Fatherless
Nichole Flores on the Extended Family
Brad Wilcox on the State of the Family in America
Aimee Shelide Mayer on Loving God and Neighbor
Reverend Dr. Daniel McClain on Theology and Children's Literature
Marie George on Evolution, the Image of God, and Extraterrestrials
Fr. Nicanor Austriaco on Genetic Engineering and the Search for Adam
Conor Cunningham on Darwin, the Soul, and Life Before Death
Maureen Condic on When Human Life Begins
Roy Petifils on Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
Jason Shanks on the History and Future of Our Sunday Visitor
Abigail Favale on Sex, Gender, and Feminism
Rebekah Lamb on C. S. Lewis, Education, and Theological Imagination
John Cavadini on Marian Processions and the May Crowning
Obianuju Ekeocha on a Culture of Life in Africa
Rev. Dr. Michael Ward on C. S. Lewis and 'Planet Narnia'
Kim Daniels on the Sexual Abuse and Leadership Crisis in the Church
Sarah Shutrop on Ministering to Teens in Catholic High Schools
Eric Mabry on Hope and Friendship in Times of Crisis
David Fagerberg on C. S. Lewis and 'The Chronicles of Narnia'
John Carr on Lessons for Moving Forward from the Sexual Abuse Crisis
Samantha Povlock on FemCatholic
Joy Clarkson on Seeing, Creating, and Pursuing Beauty
Chris White on the Developing Stories in Catholic News
Gloria Purvis on Revamping 'Morning Glory' (with a Social Justice Coda)
Fr. Michael Sweeney on Forming Lay Catholics for Mission
Elise Italiano on Activating the Gifts of Young Women for the Church
Fr. Robert Imbelli on Rekindling the Christic Imagination
Fr. Richard Schenk on Joseph Ratzinger, Vatican II, and 'Introduction to Christianity'
John Cavadini on Dorothy Day and Devotion to the Saints
Chris Baglow and the Initiative on Science and Religion
Malcolm Harris on 'Kids These Days'
Bill Schmitt on Catholic Journalism
Audrey Assad on Faith, Doubt, and Longing for God
Geoffrey Keating on Beauty and Carpentry in the Catholic Life
Eric Buell on the Catholic Identity of Catholic Schools
Luis Vera on Technology and Augmented Reality
Susan Reynolds on Ethnic, Social, and Culture Shifts in the US Catholic Church
Karen Öberg on Catholicism and Astrochemistry, Part 2
Karen Öberg on Catholicism and Astrochemistry, Part 1
Stephen Barr on Science, Religion, and the Society of Catholic Scientists
Medi Volpe on a Contemplative Theology of the "In Between"
Mary Mirrione on the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Abbot Austin Murphy OSB on Monastic Life and Human Ecology
Andrew Hyatt on 'Paul, Apostle of Christ'
Katie Prejean McGrady on the Synod on Young People
Alexis Kutarna on the Renewal of Liturgical Music
Megan Schrieber on Raising a Strong Catholic Family
Ernest Morrell on Values-Based Education
Nicholas Carr on Technology, Perception, and Culture
Katherine Angulo on Youth Ministry's Role in Catholicism
Brandon Vogt on 'Why I Am Catholoc'
Anna Keating on Catholic Devotional Life at Home
Bishop Robert Barron on the Religious Disaffiliation of Young People
Clemens Sedmak on Catholic Social Teaching
Rod Dreher on 'The Benedict Option'