Best Bishop Robert Barron Podcasts (2024)

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Watch What Happens When Justin Timberlake Dances With The Devil 28:42

38m ago28:42

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The desperate Justin Timberlake attempts to resurrect his career with a demonic blood thirsty music video. We look back at how the former frontman of NSYNC was mocking Jesus Christ alongside his boy band cohorts when no one was even paying attention as we see the dangers of rearing your children with the songs of fools. Follow Good Fight Ministries…

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Fruits of the Spirit, Works of the Flesh 15:42

3d ago15:42

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Friends, we come to the Feast of Pentecost, the great celebration of the Holy Spirit. I want to focus on our second reading from the fifth chapter of St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians, which I’ve used for years in spiritual direction. What you find there are what Paul calls “the fruit of the Spirit,” which he contrasts with “the works of the flesh…

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19. A Goldilocks Universe - The surprising science pointing to God 1:37:17

22m ago1:37:17

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New Atheism proclaimed that science had buried God. However, as new evidence about the surprising origins of the universe and its fine-tuning for life has emerged, perhaps God was waiting for us all along. Justin speaks to scientists and thinkers including Jennifer Wiseman, John Lennox and Stephen Meyer. Peter Byrom also examines whether Richard Da…

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WOF 437: Is Safety Culture Good for Us?

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Dr. Matthew Petrusek Terms like “safe spaces,” “trigger warnings,” “harm reduction,” “micro-aggression,” “emotional wellbeing” and “fragility” are dominating the culture as well as the governance of many institutions. But by some measurements, our society is more physically compromised and mentally delicate than ever. Today, we discuss the contempo…

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WOF 437: Is Safety Culture Good for Us? 30:42

4h ago30:42

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Terms like “safe spaces,” “trigger warnings,” “harm reduction,” “micro-aggression,” “emotional wellbeing” and “fragility” are dominating the culture as well as the governance of many institutions. But by some measurements, our society is more physically compromised and mentally delicate than ever. Today, we discuss the contemporary embrace of “safe…

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Jewish Historian Rick Richman: Hamas' Goal is to Eliminate Israel 43:14

3h ago43:14

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It is hard to fight against an enemy whose reason for being is to eliminate you. So says author Rick Richman, as he answers the criticism leveled against Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. It is Israel, he says, that is trying to prevent a genocidal operation perpetrated by Hamas. Richman, the author of "And None Shall Make Them Afraid: Eight S…

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The MOST DEMONIC Performance You Will Ever See! 28:51

7d ago28:51

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The incredibly popular Eurovision, which garners close to 180 million viewers, just had a competitor from Ireland "Bambie Thug" make the final while performing her song "Doomsday Blue". She started her performance inside of a pentagram and ended with a sign stating "Crown the Witch" as she casted a death spell from Harry Potter on the audience. We …

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Get to Work! 14:17

10d ago14:17

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Friends, today we come to the wonderful Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. Like the disciples in our first reading, we often want to ask the Lord, “When is all of this going to come to fruition? What’s it all about? When is all of this going to make sense?” Reasonable enough questions. And we hear the same answer: It’s not for you to worry about. …

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WOF 436: Dante’s Poetic Vision of Hell

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Dr. Matthew Petrusek We continue with the third lecture of Bishop Barron’s course, “Dante’s Catholic Imagination.” We uncover the horrors of hell as Virgil takes Dante on a journey to see the three levels of sin and their corresponding punishments. This ever-relevant course is available in its entirety inside the Word on Fire Institute. NOTE: Do yo…

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WOF 436: Dante’s Poetic Vision of Hell 20:25

2h ago20:25

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We continue with the third lecture of Bishop Barron’s course, “Dante’s Catholic Imagination.” We uncover the horrors of hell as Virgil takes Dante on a journey to see the three levels of sin and their corresponding punishments. This ever-relevant course is available in its entirety inside the Word on Fire Institute. NOTE: Do you like this podcast? …

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A Mother's Love, a Son's Incredible Talent, and a Faith That Moved Mountains: Zoro! 35:01

22h ago35:01

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When stars align it's hard not to see God's hand in it. For world class percussionist, Zoro, it's hard not to see his mother as the gift that kept on giving. How does a young boy of a single mother of seven children go from abject poverty to the highest ranks of musicians, performing with the likes of Lenny Kravitz, Earth, Wind and Fire, and hob-kn…

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Celebrity Counterfeit Christianity 29:46

14d ago29:46

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Ryan Garcia, Russell Brand and Justin Bieber have publicly made declarations of their faith in Christ and yet have also continued to practice things that are contrary to the Christian faith. We take a look at not only them but others such as Kanye West, who have not only had their behavior shown to be contrary to the gospel, but have even gone into…

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Hints of the Holy Spirit 15:15

17d ago15:15

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Friends, we’re getting very close to Pentecost, the great feast of the descent of the Spirit. And on this Sixth Sunday of Easter, the Church gives us three readings that are hinting at the Holy Spirit—a kind of foretaste of that descent.By Bishop Robert Barron

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18. The Alternative Story Of Science 1:42:22

6d ago1:42:22

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The New Atheists used science as their trump card against religion. But what if we've been sold a false story about 'science vs faith'? Justin speaks to scientists, historians and thinkers about modern myths, the conflict thesis and the Christians who launched the scientific revolution. Along the way we hear from Peter Atkins, David Hutchings, John…

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WOF 435: The Enduring Relevance of St. Thomas Aquinas

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Dr. Matthew Petrusek Most in contemporary secular culture have probably never heard of the name “Thomas Aquinas.” However, his thought remains more pertinent than ever—not only to theology and philosophy but also to current conversations on how to build a more stable, just, and prosperous political order. Today, we discuss the evergreen genius of S…

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WOF 435: The Enduring Relevance of St. Thomas Aquinas 32:30

7d ago32:30

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Most in contemporary secular culture have probably never heard of the name “Thomas Aquinas.” However, his thought remains more pertinent than ever—not only to theology and philosophy but also to current conversations on how to build a more stable, just, and prosperous political order. Today, we discuss the evergreen genius of St. Thomas Aquinas and…

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The Bible and Your Brain: Scripture Affirmed its Plasticity Long Before Science 31:45

8d ago31:45

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Bible verses like Romans 12, "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind" and 2 Corinthinians 10, "Take every thought captive to make it obedient to Christ", turn out to have real scientific structural foundations. How do you 'renew your mind'? How do you 'take every thought captive'? Those directives wouldn't be possible unless the brain was plia…

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Satan's Bait And Switch 29:09

21d ago29:09

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From Britney Spears to Lindsay Lohan, the Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus, Satan's bait and switch of building up innocent looking child stars and watching them turn into blasphemous sensual deviants has continued to be one of his playing cards. The latest to be used in such a fashion is JoJo Siwa. Her new music video for the song "Kar…

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It’s Time for Some Pruning 15:17

24d ago15:17

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Friends, the Lord Jesus Christ is not a teacher from a distant age, not someone from long ago we remember fondly, not a moral exemplar; rather, he is a field of force. We don’t just listen to him or imitate him; we live in him. Our Gospel for this Fifth Sunday of Easter gives us one of the most beautiful and powerful images for this truth: Jesus is…

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WOF 434: Blocked by the Beasts of Sin

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Dr. Matthew Petrusek We continue now with the next lecture from Bishop Barron’s popular course, “Dante’s Catholic Imagination,” available in its entirety inside the Word on Fire Institute. We follow as Dante tries to go forward on his journey, but he is blocked by the beasts of sin. Enjoy this further glimpse into Dante’s always-relevant, poetic, m…

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WOF 434: Blocked by the Beasts of Sin 20:50

25d ago20:50

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We continue now with the next lecture from Bishop Barron’s popular course, “Dante’s Catholic Imagination,” available in its entirety inside the Word on Fire Institute. We follow as Dante tries to go forward on his journey, but he is blocked by the beasts of sin. Enjoy this further glimpse into Dante’s always-relevant, poetic, moral, and theological…

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Christian Missionary on the Conversion of Iran, Biblical Prophecy, and Muslims Seeing a Mysterious Man in White 44:08

15d ago44:08

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For three decades, Tom and JoAnn Doyle's ministry has focused on the Middle East. The two affable and faith-filled Americans have smuggled in Bibles and helped locals organize Christian house churches in places where it could bring a death sentence for converting from Islam. And yet, even under threat of death, there's been a massive conversion the…

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The Rise And Fall Of Mark Driscoll 25:24

28d ago25:24

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Mark Driscoll was commended by many online for his recent rebuking of a "Jezebel spirit" at a men's conference he was speaking at as he was asked to step down from the stage by the pastor of the church holding the event only to be asked back up to stage in order to preach again. We take a look at the latest viral event that Driscoll has been apart …

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Three Qualities of a Good Shepherd 14:38

21d ago14:38

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Friends, we come to the Fourth Sunday of Easter, known as Good Shepherd Sunday. Jesus says in the Gospel, “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” What is it about that image that sings to us across the ages, from the pages of the Bible to the present day? What I want to do is reflect on this image of the shepherd…

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17. Live In London: Tom Holland & Justin Brierley in conversation 1:53:15

25d ago1:53:15

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Historian Tom Holland, author of 'Dominion', joins Justin Brierley for a public conversation on The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God. They discuss Holland's own intellectual and spiritual journey, including an answered prayer to a health crisis. But is the renewed interest in the value of faith among secular intellectuals evidence of a turning o…

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WOF 433: Healing Antisocial America

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Dr. Matthew Petrusek A recent article in The Atlantic magazine highlights the crisis of isolation befalling the United States. Americans have never been—or felt—more solitary, especially the younger generations. And the consequences are often fatal: loneliness is a major cause of the recent spikes in depression, anxiety, and suicide, which are at u…

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WOF 433: Healing Antisocial America 30:13

21d ago30:13

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A recent article in The Atlantic magazine highlights the crisis of isolation befalling the United States. Americans have never been—or felt—more solitary, especially the younger generations. And the consequences are often fatal: loneliness is a major cause of the recent spikes in depression, anxiety, and suicide, which are at unprecedented levels. …

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Detransitioners Tell Their Stories: God Made Them Male and Female 37:46

22d ago37:46

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The Bible's words saying "God made them male and female" for centuries had been upheld by the scientific community, that is up until just a few years ago. In today's woke culture, gender dysphoria, a mental health problem, has spurred many young people into surgeries that they later regret. Once celebrated for expressing their "true self" as transg…

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CERN, The Eclipse, Red Heifers And The End Of The World 40:13

1M ago40:13

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From CERN to red heifers and even the most recent eclipse, doomsdayers as well as date setters and truthers are all caught making a number of predictions even claiming that the Large Hadron Collider is being used to open up the bottomless pit mentioned in Revelation 9. Others are pointing to the red heifers and the solar eclipse as a sign of the en…

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What Happens After We Die? 14:13

28d ago14:13

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Friends, this week, on the Third Sunday of Easter, we have a passage from that magnificent twenty-fourth chapter of Luke—one of the appearances of the risen Christ to the Apostles. When we’re talking about the Resurrection, we’re talking about the central point of Christian faith, the hinge upon which the whole of Christianity turns. So to understa…

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