Catholic Sphere

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Catholic Sphere

Every week a different host brings on a panel of 3 experts to tackle topics on the minds of Catholics. From theology to social media, from young parents to the universal church, surround yourself with solid answers as you enter the Catholic Sphere!

  1. 100

    Does Heaven Have a Dress Code?: Or Is It Come as You Are?

    Doug Keck and his panel of experts discuss what it really means to be properly clothes for the kingdom and how feasts point to heaven, eternal life, the Mass, and the Eucharist.

  2. 99

    St. Joseph: the Strong, Silent Type- a Model for Men!

    Doug Keck, Fr Joseph Mary, Colin B. Donovan and Dr. William A. Ghomas shed light on some of the unknown parts of the life of the Patron Saint of the Universal Church, Saint Joseph.

  3. 98

    Living in the Fatherhood: Is It Just Biological?

    Doug and his panel discuss the departure from a father’s absolute authority of the family, and the role feminism has had in the general demeaning of masculinity and fatherhood.

  4. 97

    Was the Miracle of the Loaves and the Fishes Multplication or Division?

    Doug and his panel of experts discuss the multiplication of the loaves and fishes, its larger meaning, and how it is one of John’s seven signs affirming the divinity of Christ.

  5. 96

    Mary as a Model for Women Today

    Doug and his panel of experts discuss why Mary is the ultimate model for women in a world where feminism has taken a secular model of success, from what has been a man’s world.

  6. 95

    State of Catholic Digital Ministry

    Doug and his panel discuss ways to manage tensions between the digital and physical world appropriately, and EWTN’s plans to bridge broadcast audience to the digital world.

  7. 94

    The Blessings and the Risks of AI

    Doug and his panel discuss how to handle the benefits and hazards of using artificial intelligence when engaging in evangelization efforts without diminishing the human encounter.

  8. 93

    End of Life: Dignity of Care

    Doug Keck, Sr. Deirdre Byrne, Fr. John Paul Mary, and Colin B. Donovan discuss the medical and pastoral dimension of treating those who are passing from this world to the next.

  9. 92

    Feminism Is the New Pagan Mega Church

    Doug and his panel of experts discuss the serious problems with the feminist ideology and break down the ways in which feminism is hurting women, instead of helping.

  10. 91

    Beginning of Life: the New Genetics

    Doug Keck and his panel of experts discuss what acceptable uses of genetic technologies Catholics can morally participate in for the good of mankind in the battle against evil.

  11. 90

    It's a Wonderful Life! The Ups & Downs!

    Doug and his panel of experts consider the pastoral priorities, look at diocesan and religious data, and also speaks with a priest about the ups and downs of the life of a priest.

  12. 89

    Deacons Or Deaconesses?

    Doug Keck and his panel of experts answer questions about Deaconesses, their origin in the Eastern Catholic Church and if deaconesses are in the future of the Catholic Church.

  13. 88

    Stating Your Rights: the Mob, the People, Or the Party

    Doug and his panel discuss rights, how governments and ideologies are involved and who can provide clarity when determining who is capable of possessing a common vision of justice.

  14. 87

    Do We Still Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident?

    Doug and his expert panelists discuss the origin of our rights in America, America’s founding documents, the Church’s take and the nature of “self-evident” in political philosophy.

  15. 86

    Vatican II: Rapturous Rupture Or Comforting Continuity? Which Is It?

    Doug Keck and his expert panelists discuss whether Vatican II was a “development” or a “rupture” of the tradition of what had come before by pastorally trying a new approach.

  16. 85

    Dr. Newman, Is My Doctrine Still Developing? Is Doctrinal Development Good for the Church?

    Doug Keck and his panelists discuss St. John Henry Newman’s essay on the development of doctrine and the fruit of his movement toward the Catholic Church and away from Anglicanism.

  17. 84

    The Theology of Home: Cultivating Prayer and Peace in the Home, Pt. 2

    Debbie Cowden and her panel of experts discuss hospitality and offer ways for Catholic moms to find God-centered ways to evangelize through hosting at home in the domestic church.

  18. 83

    Saintly Inspiration for the Youth: St. Pier Giorgio Frassati & St. Carlo Acutis

    Ryan Penney, alongside Christine M. Wohar and Courtney Mares, reflects on the lives of the newly canonized saints, Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati and Saint Carlo Acutis.

  19. 82

    Does Truth Have a Future in a Subjective World?

    Doug Keck, with Dr. David Anders, Noah Lett, and Colin B. Donovan, discusses the definition of truth, its relationship to subjectivity, and explains whose “truth” is really true.

  20. 81

    The Theology of Home: Cultivating Prayer and Peace in the Home Pt. 1

    Debbie Cowden and her panel of experts offer suggestions for Catholic moms who aim to discover God centered ways for designing their homes as domestic churches for their families.

  21. 80

    Soon-to-Be-Saints: Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati & Bl. Carlo Acutis

    As the canonization of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and Blessed Carlo Actus approaches, Ryan Penney and his panel of experts dive into the lives of these soon-to-be-saints.

  22. 79

    "Quo Vadis" Reason

    Doug Keck and his expert panelists discuss how society got to sub-atomic realities and how they connect and contrast to spiritual truths when connected to man’s existence for God.

  23. 78

    Bearing the Cross in Parenthood, Pt. 2

    Debbie Cowden and her panel of parents observe how St. Rose of Lima’s statement about the cross and heaven, applies to the times of suffering, grace, and holiness, in family life.

  24. 77

    Are We Entering a Catholic Revival?, Pt. 2

    Kim Zember, Adrian Lawson, and Cameron Riecker join Ryan Penney to see if Catholicism is becoming cool again, as they discuss a potential Catholic revival in the United States.

  25. 76

    Condition Critical! Why Catholics Need to Be Concerned About Critical Theory!

    Doug Keck and his panelists, Carrie Gress, Msgr. Charles Pope, and Colin B. Donovan, explain “critical theory,” its Marxist history, and why it will continue to divide people.

  26. 75

    Bearing the Cross in Parenthood, Pt. 1

    Debbie Cowden and a panel of parents share how, through God’s grace, holiness can be attainable amidst the kind of suffering St. Maximillian Kolbe once called “the school of love.”

  27. 74

    Are We Entering a Catholic Revival?, Pt. 1

    Ryan Penney and his panelist discuss a possible Catholic revival, how to stay motivated to take up the cross and work in the vineyard as interest in Catholicism grows in America.

  28. 73

    Has the Smoke of Woke Entered the Church?

    Doug Keck and his panelists explain the cultural chaos which has evolved in the last few centuries, and also learn how to navigate popular culture’s error masquerading as truth.

  29. 72

    Storytelling: Building Blocks of Faith for Families, Pt. 2

    Katie Warner, Adalee Hude, and Mary O’Neill join Debbie Cowden to offer their insight into using children’s literature as the building blocks of faith for families.

  30. 71

    Storytelling: Building Blocks of Faith for Families, Pt.1

    Debbie Cowden and her panel of moms, who are also accomplished authors, discuss how beautiful imagery and age-appropriate storytelling can help parents build faith at home.

  31. 70

    Heroic Motherhood: Finding Holy in the Hard, Pt. 2

    Michaela Harrison, JuliaMarie Woolbright and Lisa Canning join Debbie Cowden to continue sharing their stories of motherhood and how they find “holy in the hard” seasons of life.

  32. 69

    Are We Turning a Cultural Corner, Pt. 2

    Ryan Penney and his panel examine the current state of the Nation and discuss if the United States is becoming a God and Family First Nation and experiencing a cultural shift.

  33. 68

    Does Welcoming the Stranger Know No Borders? What's a Catholic to Think?

    Join Doug Keck, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, and Colin B. Donovan as they discuss our responsibility to love our neighbors, and what the Church teaches on immigration.

  34. 67

    Heroic Motherhood: Finding Holy in the Hard, Pt. 1

    Debbie Cowden and her panel of courageous women share their stories of motherhood, its beautiful redemptive suffering, and how they find “holy in the hard” seasons of life.

  35. 66

    Are We Turning a Cultural Corner, Pt. 1

    Ryan Penny and his panel examine how Gen-Z and younger millennials are pivoting toward more traditional values on faith and family, thus turning a cultural corner in this country.

  36. 65

    Order in the Church: Love Or Charity, Which Gets Priority?

    Doug Keck, Fr. Pacwa, Fr. Kirby, and Colin B. Donovan discuss the importance of the Order of Love and also an Order of Charity, revealing how both can help families and society.

  37. 64

    Financial Freedom- Can Families Actually Attain It in Today's Economy?

    Debbie Cowden and her expert panel offer tools and skills that can equip families to better plan for a fruitful and free financial future that assists their everyday needs.

  38. 63

    The Life and Times of a Deacon

    Doug Keck and his panelists discuss how a Deacon is called to live out his vocation, his role in the church and the varying roles of Catholic Deacons in the East and West.

  39. 62

    Faithful Family Finances- How to Make a Family Budget and Stick to It!

    Jessica Chominski, Amanda Teixeira, and Chris McMahon share why it’s necessary for Catholic families to create and maintain a family budget, while offering concrete ways to do so.

  40. 61

    What and Who Is a Deacon?

    Doug Keck and his panelists discuss the role of Catholic Deacons in the East and West, the jobs of Deacon and the difference between a permanent Deacon and a transitional Deacon.

  41. 60

    Pms, Pcos, Ivf, Nfp, Etc! Finding Root Causes of Female Reproductive Health Issues

    Dr. Blaise Milburn, Dr. Teresa Hilgers, and Laura Ducote, FNP answer questions about endometriosis, infertility, and hormone imbalances, while also offering ways for women to heal.

  42. 59

    If All Roads Lead to Heaven, Why the Catholic Church?

    Join Doug Keck, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, Johnnette Williams and Colin B. Donovan as they explain how Catholics can more fully understand the concept of ecumenism.

  43. 58

    What the Church Does and Doesn'T Say About Women's Health

    Dr. Blaise Milburn, Dr. Teresa Hilgers, and Laura Ducote, FNP clarify how women can receive exceptional fertility care that fully aligns with Church teaching and human dignity.

  44. 57

    Prayer: What, Why, and How, Pt. 2

    Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe, and his panel of religious, discuss the distinctive prayer life within and spirituality of the Benedictine, Dominican, Carmelite and Franciscan orders.

  45. 56

    Making America Chaste Again, Pt. 2

    Ryan Penny and his panel discuss how to tackle the warped “sacraments” of current depraved culture – pornography, birth control, and abortion – and instead, reroute to redemption.

  46. 55

    Original Sin Or Original Blessing? Why It Matters!

    Doug Keck and his panelist explain the difference between original sin and original blessing, describing the heretical complications with the concept of original blessing.

  47. 54

    Prayer: What, Why, & How, Pt. 1

    Accompany Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe, Fr. Boniface Hicks, Sister Mary Juliana, and Fr. Matthias of the Immaculate Heart to discuss the ways in which to grow closer to God in prayer.

  48. 53

    Making America Chaste Again, Pt. 1

    Ryan Penney is joined by Brendan McCauley, Elizabeth Busby, and Mike Pantile for a discussion on chastity, explaining their mission to help others understand its importance.

  49. 52

    How Revived Is the Eucharistic Revival

    Doug Keck, Fr. Mark Mary, MFVA, Dr. David Anders, and Colin B. Donovan, S.T.L. discuss the impact of the Eucharistic Revival on the Catholic Church and how it is changing lives.

  50. 51

    Bringing the Gospel to the World, Pt. 2

    Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe, MFVA, along with a new global panel of EWTN family members, shares what EWTN is doing throughout the world to spread the Gospel and change lives.

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Every week a different host brings on a panel of 3 experts to tackle topics on the minds of Catholics. From theology to social media, from young parents to the universal church, surround yourself with solid answers as you enter the Catholic Sphere!

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