Best Catholic Book Review Podcasts (2024)

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Tolkien’s Faith: A Spiritual Biography 1:01:11

1h ago1:01:11

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On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce is interviewing special guest and author, Dr. Holly Ordway, to discuss her recent book: “Tolkien’s Faith: A Spiritual Biography”. Dr. Ordway offers a detailed exploration of the spiritual and religious dimensions of J.R.R. Tolkien’s life and how these aspects influenced his writings. The book is part biography an…

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Is There An Error In Mark 2:26? 39:46

9m ago39:46

39:46

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen responds to criticism against Mark's Gospel, alleging that Mark inserted the wrong High Priest into the text when recounting 1 Samuel 21. Prominent scholars such as Bart Ehrman believe this to be an error and have admitted that this specific issue was the beginning of his departure from the faith. Stephen will demo…

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Shrewd as Serpents- Snakes and Symbolism 45:41

6d ago45:41

45:41

Send us a Text Message. "Why did it have to be snakes?!" -Indiana Jones, Ph.D. From the Garden of Eden, to the desert, to first-century Jerusalem, serpents appear over and over again in scripture. While snakes are often considered a universally evil symbol, the reality is more ambiguous and complex. Join us as we discuss the use of symbolism in und…

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The Break: Why Star Wars: The Acolyte Was Canceled; Lexar's Must-Have iPhone Accessory 32:12

9h ago32:12

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In this episode of The Break, I talk about the supposed cancellation of Star Wars: The Acolyte and about its implications for the future of the franchise in a radically changed media landscape. I also share my thoughts about a ground-breaking iPhone accessory that was launched on Kickstarter by Lexar. Check out my new landing page for my Storytelli…

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Does the Filioque Belong In The Nicene Creed? 1:11:50

7d ago1:11:50

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen is joined by Roman Catholic, Ben Bollinger, to discuss whether or not the Filioque belongs in the Nicene Creed. They will investigate the great debates between the East and West on this subject and why this is such a sensitive debate. If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner that receives new…

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Liturgical Worship vs Contemporary Worship 1:15:27

34m ago1:15:27

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen is joined by Paul Facey from the Podcast, “The Other Paul”, to discuss the superiority of liturgical worship over against the contemporary models of today. They will discuss the balancing of these two things without the need to dilute the ancient practice of liturgy.If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a m…

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The Break: Skeleton Crew, Life on Mars, Hero on a Mission and Dungeons & Dragons 32:29

9h ago32:29

32:29

D23 gave us more information about what to expect from Disney when it comes to Star Wars, but not as much as I hoped. Skeleton Crew may bring an essential element back to the franchise. I'm wrapping up the UK series 'Life on Mars', I am almost done building the LEGO Ghostbusters Fire Station and I share my thoughts about Donald Miller's book 'Hero …

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Why Did The Early Church Baptize Babies? 49:28

11h ago49:28

49:28

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen is going to journey through the controversial subject of infant baptism. He will investigate the earliest writings of the church to determine the reasoning behind the practice.Here is the giving link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7…

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The Break: Star Wars at D23; Tom Bombadil; Pope Francis About Reading; Retro Arch 53:30

16d ago53:30

53:30

During my break, I look ahead at Disney's D23 Fan Event this week. Will there be new Star Wars announcements? Also in this episode: Daisy Ridley opens up about being diagnosed with Graves' disease Rings of Power season 2 will include an appearance of Tom Bombadil Pope Francis writes a letter about the importance of reading poetry and fiction Retro …

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Bible over Brews: News Game! 2:20:14

7d ago2:20:14

2:20:14

Keith creates a creates a to catch both Aaron "KruJuice" Veverka and Gumbi up on everything from RFK Jr. To Scandals in the white house; and it's relation to Christian value in our culture, while sipping on Rhinegast and Arizona hard tea!By Bible over brews

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Anglicans And Catholics Entering Full Communion? 1:23:51

10d ago1:23:51

1:23:51

On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce is joined by Roman Catholic podcaster, Steven Alspach (from The Catholic Brothers), to discuss the leaked news of communication between the ACNA and Rome. The news was prematurely released by Anglican reporters and it has left both churches in suspense wondering the details of this potential communion. If you'd l…

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The Break: Skeleton Crew, Life on Mars, Star Wars Outlaws, Castlefest 31:56

26d ago31:56

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Disney has given us a first look at their upcoming live TV series 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew'. I share my initial thoughts. I also talk about the TV series 'Life on Mars', I discuss the early reviews of the game 'Star Wars: Outlaws', and I talk about the upcoming Castlefest Fantasy Fair this weekend. Join my new community that replaces this Patreon …

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Was John's Gospel a Group Effort? 47:38

14d ago47:38

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will discuss whether or not John's Gospel was done alone or in a group. Could John the fisherman produce such a work of philosophical genius? These are questions Dr. Boyce will answer in the video. If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee…

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The Break: Planet of the Daleks, Demon Slayer, The Acolyte Season 2 and Rummikub 58:32

1M ago58:32

58:32

In this episode of my podcast The Break I sit down for lunch and coffee in the center of Leicester as I review the classic Doctor Who episode "Planet of the Daleks", the anime series Demon Slayer and the future of the story of The Acolyte. I share my thoughts on the importance of rest even in times of high pressure. I talk about my experience playi…

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The Break: The Acolyte Season 1 Review; books and prophesies 50:58

1M ago50:58

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During my coffee break, I review the first season of The Acolyte now that the series has wrapped; I talk about some of the books I read this week and I talk about the risk of seeing modern day events as fulfillments of Biblical prophesies or as signs of Divine intervention. Go to fatherroderick.com/storytelling to learn how you can get early access…

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Does God Ever Permit Divorce and Remarriage? 1:00:10

21d ago1:00:10

1:00:10

On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce is joined by special guest, Fr. Alexander Wilgus, Lead Rector at Redemption Anglican Church. They will discuss a recent article written by Fr. Wilgus in response to those who suggest all remarriages are adulterous marriages. This episode will cover the biblical and historical fallacies that are being made by cler…

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Bible over Brews, reviews: Evil recap, seasons 2 and 3! 48:34

1M ago48:34

48:34

"Kru Juice" and Gumbi review the 2nd and third season of evil, seasons 2 and three, the pros and cons of each season, and what they are looking forward to on season 4, while sipping on Brownhoist hard cider!By Bible over brews

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Do Early Writings Help Us Know What Jesus Looked Like? 34:50

29d ago34:50

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will investigate statements made by Justin Martyr, Tertullian, Cyril of Jerusalem, Augustine, and others as it relates to the appearance of Jesus of Nazareth. He will also investigate a letter that was possibly written by Roman consul, Lentulus. There will be a brief discussion at the end as to whether or not the S…

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The Church in England Before Augustine of Canterbury 1:20:21

1M ago1:20:21

1:20:21

On this special episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce is joined by Fr. Brett Murphy from Morecambe, UK, to discuss the Apostolic Churches that were in England before the arrival of Augustine of Canterbury. They will discuss the Johannine traditions, Pauline traditions, and other Celtic traditions that were in the area. They will delve into Bede's Ecclesiasti…

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Bible over Brews: News, lost episode! 1:20:10

2M ago1:20:10

1:20:10

This episode of news was temporarily lost in the archives, and was unearthed! In this episode, the guys dive into two controversies: the shooting of a dog by one of our representatives and an AI apologist, all while sipping on Four Roses Bourbon and PBR!By Bible over brews

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The Break: The London Film and Comic Con, The Acolyte and Die Hard 47:36

1M ago47:36

47:36

In this episode of The Walk, I walk along the Thames in London as I share with you some of the things I've been doing during my first week as a Digital Nomad in the UK. More information about my Storytelling Course and about how to sign up is coming soon!By Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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In the House of Tom Bombadil 1:09:12

2M ago1:09:12

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One of the most debated characters in the J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" series is Tom Bombadil. There are numerous theories as to what his character represents in the books. On this episode of FACTS, Stephen is joined by Pastor C.R. Wiley who wrote a book entitled, "In The House of Tom Bombadil", giving his personal thoughts behind the myste…

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How Do We Know What Jesus Actually Said? 39:56

2M ago39:56

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If Jesus did not write down his teachings and sermons, how do we know that what we have in the Gospel accounts are actually the words of Jesus? On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will unpack John 14 and 17 and discuss the method in which Christ instituted to distribute his teachings. If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner th…

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The Break: Celine Dion, The Boys, Bear Grylls and Traveling with Tech 44:18

2M ago44:18

44:18

The new documentary 'I am' in which singer Celine Dion shares the heartbreaking consequences of being diagnosed with the rare 'Stiff People Syndrome' may be one of the most important things she has ever recorded. In this episode, I explain why. I also talk about the controversial superhero series 'The Boys' and how its story reflects the current cl…

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The Break: Star Wars Fandom; Marketing and the Church; VR Nausea 45:20

2M ago45:20

45:20

In this episode, I give you an update about my travel plans for the month of July, I review the Doctor Who season finale, I talk about what's going on with Star Wars fans and I tell you why I think the Catholic Church has a marketing problem. I talk about my experiences with the Pokemon Plus + and about why the Meta Quest makes me nauseous. The mig…

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The ACNA Has Its New Archbishop! 1:10:28

2M ago1:10:28

1:10:28

The College of Bishops of the Anglican Church in North America has elected its next Archbishop, the Rt. Rev. Steve Wood, Bishop of the Diocese of the Carolinas. The College met in conclave in the crypt of St. Vincent’s Basilica at St. Vincent’s College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania from Thursday, June 20 through Saturday, June 22, 2024. Anglicans from a…

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The First Council of Constantinople: The Beginnings of Schism 58:38

2M ago58:38

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen is joined with Jonah Saller to discuss the importance of the ecumenical council of Constantinople. There were discussions of Arianism and the Holy Spirit at this council that Stephen and Jonah will unpack. Here is link to Jonah's channel on Youtube https://youtube.com/@merecatholicity?si=2wSt38eMg3rv7_M2 Here is th…

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The Break: Doctor Who, Writing For A Living, Lego and VR Time Travel 41:41

2M ago41:41

41:41

During my coffee break I share my thoughts on the new episodes of Doctor Who, I give you an update on my writing, coaching and travel plans, I talk about Lego and I share my recent experiences in VR.By Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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The Break: The Acolyte, Godzilla, The Princess Bride and WWDC24 41:30

2M ago41:30

41:30

During my coffee break, I talk about how the first episodes of the new Star Wars show 'The Acolyte' touch me on a personal level. I also share my impressions of the movie Godzilla Minus One and I tell you about the surprising connection between Young Sheldon, Toy Story and The Princess Bride. Inconceivable! I also discuss the latest innovations App…

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Does the Doxology of the Lord's Prayer Belong in Matthew? 37:29

2M ago37:29

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will walk through the textual variant that relates to Matthew 6:13. Does the Doxology belong in Matthew's Gospel? Tune-in and listen to Stephen's perspective on the matter.Here's the articles by James Snapp Jr https://www.thetextofthegospels.com/2018/11/matthew-613-how-does-lords-prayer-end.htmlhttps://www.thetexto…

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Did the Catholic Church Create the Bible? 59:35

3M ago59:35

59:35

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will explore a short clip made by a Catholic Priest asserting that the Catholic Church created the Bible for the Mass. The Priest uses the Council of Carthage and Hippo to defend his claim.

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The Break: Star Wars The Acolyte 41:45

3M ago41:45

41:45

During my coffee break this week I share my thoughts about the new Star Wars series 'The Acolyte' and about the upcoming 'Starfleet Academy' series. I also rave about T. Kingfisher's book 'A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking' and about a VR demo I saw that let's you walk around Hogwarts Castle. To conclude, I talk about my intention to live and wo…

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The Missionary Journeys of Paul: Part 1 58:34

3M ago58:34

58:34

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler will walk through the first two missionary journeys of Paul. They will discuss the different people Paul met on the way, the cities they started churches in, and the persecution they faced in sharing the gospel.

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The Break: Star Wars and Anime Life Lessons 37:15

3M ago37:15

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This week, I talk about the real reason I want to discuss Star Wars and Anime on my YouTube and TikTok channels. I also share with you some insights I learned from Alex Hormozi about identifying the dreams and fears of the people you would like to reach and I tell you the surprising treasure I discovered when I cleaned up my kitchen. Lastly, I tell…

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Augustine of Canterbury: The Beginnings of the Church of England? 1:37:14

3M ago1:37:14

1:37:14

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will be joined by guest, Fr. Steve Macias, to discuss the origins of the Church of England, and the importance of Augustine of Canterbury and his time as its first Archbishop. They will also discuss the fallacy of believing that the Anglican tradition began during the reign of King Henry VIII or during the late 6th…

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Bible over Brews: Is praying to the Saints wrong?! 1:36:25

3M ago1:36:25

1:36:25

The guys, both Catholic and Evangelical, roundtable talking about the theological ideologies and thoughts of praying to the dead, while sipping on Monocle Peanut butter Porter, from Brew Kettle!By Bible over brews

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The Sacraments: The Anointing of the Sick and Confession 49:59

3M ago49:59

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This is the final episode on the short series covering the Sacraments. These last two will involve the anointing of the sick and confession. Stephen and Tyler will begin by looking at James 5 for both, but will also go into some of the early writings of the church to demonstrate how they view these two as well.…

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The Break: How Young Sheldon Approaches the Existence of God 56:35

3M ago56:35

56:35

Recently, I've found myself binge-watching the TV show 'Young Sheldon'. This delightful comedy series offers a glimpse into the early life of Sheldon Cooper, the iconic character from 'The Big Bang Theory' sitcom. Sheldon, an exceptionally gifted and nerdy boy, finds the concept of God illogical, as the existence of a deity cannot be empirically va…

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There Are No More Apostles: A Response to Greg Locke's New "Apostleship" 42:47

3M ago42:47

42:47

On this special episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler will be responding to recent news of Pastor Greg Locke being ordained as an Apostle. They will discuss why the office of the Apostle died with John and how the early church viewed Apostles in their day. The article and video can be found within this link https://protestia.com/2024/05/19/breaking-g…

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Reviewing Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker's Controversial Graduation Speech 1:21:20

3M ago1:21:20

1:21:20

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen and guest, Pastor Joshua Rodriguez, will review the controversial graduation speech that Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker made about the status of the Church and the family in the United States. This commencement speech at Benedictine College has made national media and has created petitions by liberal gro…

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The Break: Rings of Power Season 2, The Hunt for Gollum and Mastering Notion 34:42

3M ago34:42

34:42

This podcast episode was recorded at a local coffeehouse in my hometown during a break with coffee and apple pie. I share my excitement about all the Tolkien-related news we got this week: the new trailer for Rings of Power Season 2, the announcement of a new Peter Jackson movie set in the world of the Lord of the Rings called 'The Hunt for Gollum'…

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The Sacraments: Ordination and Marriage 1:05:05

3M ago1:05:05

1:05:05

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler will discuss the sacraments of ordination and marriage. This is part 3 of their short series covering the 7 sacraments.

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The Break: Baby Reindeer Gets Real; How Gaming Helps My Health; Apple's iPad Pro Misfire 34:01

3M ago34:01

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In this episode of The Break, I take you outside for a visit to my local Italian ice cream parlor. I talk about what happened after the real stalker whose story was used as an inspiration for the Netflix TV-series 'Baby Reindeer' came forward and agreed to an interview with Pierce Morgan. I also share how a couple of life-style changes allow me to …

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The Break: New iPads, the Ascension, Star Wars and Baby Reindeer 1:10:35

3M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

In this episode of The Break I talk about Apple's new iPads, about Speechify and other text-to-speech technologies, I review the end of The Bad Batch and the beginning of Tales of the Empire, I talk about the Netflix show 'Baby Reindeer' and I explain why catholics celebrate the feast of the Ascension and why it matters.I also announce the next cha…

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Does the Gospel of Thomas Now Have Validity? 1:24:38

4M ago1:24:38

1:24:38

This is a special episode of FACTS, where Stephen is joined by special guest, Wesley Huff, to discuss a newly discovered manuscript that contains a saying from the Gospel of Thomas, blended with words from the synoptic accounts.Here are links to connect with Wes https://www.wesleyhuff.com/https://www.wesleyhuff.com/can-i-trust-the-biblehttps://www.…

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The Disastrous Ending to the United Methodist Church 43:48

4M ago43:48

43:48

On this special episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler discuss the recent vote to remove all bans of same-sex clergy, marriages, and blessings in the United Methodist Church. They will discuss the slippery-slope in how they believe it got to this point.

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