Best Mike Aquilina Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 1062: 8-28-24_LACM_Tom Riello_Mike Aquilina_Coach David Offerle_Wednesday 50:15

5h ago50:15

50:15

Tom Riello discusses the feast of St. Augustine, Mike Aquilina begins his series on the early church fathers, and Coach David Offerle tells us about the upcoming dedication of St. Michael's new football stadium!

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8/16/24 - Mike Aquilina on Evangelization in the Ancient Cities 1:03:06

8d ago1:03:06

1:03:06

Mike Aquilina joins Steve and Becky to explore the stories of the ancient Christian world and what evangelization looked like there. His book is Rabbles, Riots and Ruins: Twelve Ancient Cities and How They Were Evangelized.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

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Episode 1069: 9-6-24_LACM_Robert Brennan_Dr James Williams_Joshua Mazrin_Fr Steve Williams_Friday 49:20

11h ago49:20

49:20

Robert Brennan is on to discuss the new film "Reagan," Dr. James Williams and Joshua Mazrin join the show, and Fr. Steve Williams provides our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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9/6/24 - Peter Atkinson on Faith, Entertainment and Media 1:08:17

2h ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Peter Atkinson joins Steve and Becky to explore healing the culture through art, entertainment and media. He is the Founder and Executive Producer of The Merry Beggars, the entertainment division of Relevant Radio.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

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Episode 1068: 9-5-24_LACM_Tom Hoopes_Andrea Piciotti Bayer_Fr Michael Rennier_Thursday 51:00

1h ago51:00

51:00

Tom Hoopes shared 6 reasons we won't be married in Heaven. Andrea Picciotti Bayer talked about how gender ideology is forcing Christian families out of foster care. Fr Michael Rennier answered whether or not young adults should still live with their parents.

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Episode 1067: 9-4-24_LACM_Tom Riello_Patrick Brown_Dan Burke_Wednesday 48:57

2h ago48:57

48:57

Tom Riello is on LA Catholic Morning to discuss the adversity faced by Christians in Nigeria, Patrick Brown talks about new building blocks for childcare reform, and Dan Burke continues his series on his book " The Devil In The Castle."

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Episode 1066: 9-3-24_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Dr Randall Smith_Fr Patrick Gilbreath_Tuesday 48:33

18h ago48:33

48:33

Fr. Pat Driscoll discusses how to say goodbye, transition, and start over, Dr. Randall Smith covers his article "Whose oppressive discourse?" and Fr. Patrick Gilbreath highlights the Burse Club.

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Political Engagement as a Catholic - Dr. Taylor Patrick O'Neill & Dr. Matthew Kuhner 56:08

7h ago56:08

56:08

This political season is the perfect time to engage more deeply with the Church's theological and magisterial documents on how best to order society toward the pursuit of the common good. Today we talk with Dr. Taylor Patrick O'Neill and Dr. Matthew Kuhner about an upcoming class "Political Engagement as a Catholic: Principles, Sources, and Histori…

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Episode 1065: 9-2-24_LACM_Best of_Fr Pat Driscoll_Christopher Carstons_Luz Azkevold_Friday 47:10

2h ago47:10

47:10

Fr Pat Driscoll discusses Scrupulosity, Christopher Carstons highlights the Eucharistic procession, Luz Azkevold tells her story of healing from abortion.

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Episode 1064: 8-30-24_LACM_Tom McDonald_Joesph Pronechan_Fr Paul Zoghby_Friday 49:44

2h ago49:44

49:44

Tom McDonald discusses his family's trip to Franciscan University, Joseph Pronechan talks Akita's family connection, and Fr Paul Zoghby has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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Back-to-school special: Learning the Faith and history through stories 52:38

1h ago52:38

52:38

Pope Francis wrote recently about the importance of literature in moral formation. For millennia, humans have used story-telling to communicate religious beliefs and moral values, and to ensure that history and culture remain alive for future generations. As a teacher in Catholic classical schools, Abigail Palmer has a passion for using stories as …

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8/30/24 - Motherhood and the Contemplative Life 57:15

20m ago57:15

57:15

Dr. Mary Cuff joins Steve and Becky to explore the parallels between contemplative nuns and lay mothers. Her book Mother to Mother: Spiritual and Practical Wisdom from the Cloister to the Home invites mothers to bring the contemplative life into their vocation.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

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Episode 1063: 9-29-24 Thursday_LACM_Dr Larry Chapp_Dr Jim Schroeder_Ellen Taylor 49:27

13h ago49:27

49:27

Dr Larry Chapp talked about synodality and the deceptive use of the people of God. Dr Jim Schroeder discussed his article, "Christianity and the art of spiritual maintenance" Ellen Taylor shared about freedom of food.

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Papias of Hierapolis and the Book of Revelation 36:57

9d ago36:57

36:57

In the first episode of an interim series on lesser known fathers, Dr. Papandrea introduces one of the “apostolic fathers,” Papias of Hierapolis. We only have fragments of his writings, but those fragments started a controversy over the authorship of the book of Revelation and the Johannine letters. Papias is a good example of how the Church father…

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Episode 1061: 8-26-24_LACM_Colin Miller_Michael Pakaluk_Monday 48:06

12h ago48:06

48:06

Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Colin Miller is on LA Catholic Morning to discuss his book, "We are all saved together," and Michael Pakaluk discusses the "Trad Family."

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Episode 1060: 8-23-24_LACM_Robert Brennan_Coach Philip Rivers_Deacon Steve Kingsmore_Friday 52:45

18m ago52:45

52:45

Robert Brennan joins LA Catholic Morning to discuss the movie "Unsung Hero," Coach Philip Rivers gives us an inside look at the St. Michael Cardinals before the season starts, and Deacon Steve Kingsmore has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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8/23/24 - Dan LeRoy Explores How We Think 1:04:11

34m ago1:04:11

1:04:11

How did we get here? A question we might ask when looking at the culture today. Dan LeRoy joins Steve and Becky to explore the role of philosophy in shaping society. His book is Why We Think What We Think: The Rise and Fall of Western Thought.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

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Episode 1059: 8-22-24 Thursday_LA Catholic Morning_Coach David Faulkner_Coach Kirk Johnson_Charlie Russo 49:08

15h ago49:08

49:08

Coach David Faulkner previewed McGill Toolen's football season. Coach Kirk Johnson previewed. Montgomery Catholic Prep's football season. Charlie Russo discussed his article about Massachusetts eliminating Mother and Father from parenting laws.

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Episode 1058: 8-21-23 Wednesday_Tom Riello_Fr Tad Pacholczyk_Phillip Sylvester 47:10

15d ago47:10

47:10

Tom Riello talked about the DNC's promotion of abortion and how we can't back down in the fight for life. Fr Tad Pacholczyk discussed the Pontifical Academy for Life's new guidance on withdrawing food and water. Phllip Sylvester shared about making his first vows with the Marians of the Immaculate Conception.…

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Episode 1057: 8-20-24 Tuesday_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Gina Christian_Fran Maier 44:33

8h ago44:33

44:33

Fr Pat Driscoll talked about the Catholic way to deal with the decline of ability. Gina Christian shared about a recent Gallop Poll on the moral reasoning of abortion, IVF, and extra marital affairs. Todd and Ellen discussed Fran Maier's article, "Something Wicked this way comes"

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Episode 1056: 8-19-24_LACM_Chad Barwick_David Bonagura_Monday 57:45

30m ago57:45

57:45

Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Chad Barwick previews the upcoming school year, and David Bonagura tells us how we can get the Eucharist back into education.

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Pilgrims on the Way: FollowMyCamino.com - TJ Bogan 56:08

38m ago56:08

56:08

TJ Bogan is the founder of FindMyCamino.com. He shares with us his experiences as a pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago, and the work he does to facilitate pilgrimages for others.By TL Putnam

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A message for Way of the Fathers listeners 1:56

21d ago1:56

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http://catholicculture.org/donate/audioBy Dr. Jim Papandrea

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Episode 1055: 8-16-24_LACM_Tom McDonald_John Cuddeback_Fr Chris Boutin_Friday 49:50

3h ago49:50

49:50

Tom McDonald reviews The Miracle Club, John Cuddeback covers his article "Grandparenting: The Pinnacle of Marriage," and Fr. Chris Boutin provides our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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Episode 1054: 8-15-24_LACM_Tom Carroll_Jim Papandrea_Carrie Gress_Thursday 49:15

12d ago49:15

49:15

Tom Carroll joins us to highlight the Catholic Talent Project, Jim Papandrea talks about the feast of the assumption, and Carrie Gress reveals that the Church's opposition is hiding in plain sight.

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Episode 1053: 8-14-24_LACM_Tom Riello_Dr Jared Staudt_Dan Burke_Wedneday 51:42

7h ago51:42

51:42

Tom Riello joins LA Catholic Morning to discuss the first day of school, Dr. Jared Staudt on how we should live differently from the world, and Dan Burke continues his series on his book "The Devil in The Castle."

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4.18 The Heresies—Conclusion: So Then, What is Orthodoxy? 23:56

22d ago23:56

23:56

Throughout this series, Dr. Papandrea has been outlining the major heresies of the early Church, defining them in contrast to the orthodoxy of mainstream Catholicism. So after all of this, what can we say about orthodoxy (correct doctrine) in general? How do we know it when we see it, and how to we define it? What is the role of orthodoxy in the de…

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Episode 1052: 8-13-24_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Brad Miner_Tyler O'Niel_Tuesday 51:37

22d ago51:37

51:37

Fr. Pat Driscoll joins LA Catholic Morning to discuss what to do if your cross is crushing you, Brad Miner covers the rebuild of the Notre Dame Cathedral, and Tyler O'Niel discusses his article "Ted Cruz calls out FDA for radical gender ideology."

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Episode 1051: 8-12-24_LACM_Dr Robert Royal_Tom Hoopes_Monday 48:20

16d ago48:20

48:20

Dr. Robert Royal joins to discuss his article "The Frontline is everywhere now," and Tom Hoopes on 5 signs that the Eucharistic Revival is here to stay.

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Episode 1050: 8-9-24_LACM_Tom McDonald_Lindsey Hutchinson_Deacon Bill Harkins_Friday 51:08

20d ago51:08

51:08

Tom McDonald discusses upcoming films and shows, Lindsey Hutchinson and Kimberly Zuckley detail the Loyola Art Show benefitting St. Ignatius, and Deacon Bill Harkins has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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“Evangelization is about showing up”: Steve Dawson on taking the Gospel to the streets 54:57

27d ago54:57

54:57

There was a time when Steve Dawson found himself in trouble with the law, mired in destructive behaviors and relationships. Today he spends his days sharing the Good News with anyone who will listen, as founder and president of Saint Paul Street Evangelization (in between these two stages of his life, he says, he could be found downing Jack Daniels…

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8/9/24 - Fr. Keith Kenney Deep Dive on the Liturgy and the Eucharist - Part 2 1:14:31

4d ago1:14:31

1:14:31

Fr. Keith Kenney helps un understand the liturgy, the Eucharist and challenges us to grow more deeply in our worship of God.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

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Episode 1049: 8-8-24_LACM_Dr Norman McCrummen_Thursday 52:07

14d ago52:07

52:07

Dr. Norman McCrummen joins us in studio to take a deep dive into the history of antisemitism.

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Episode 1048: 8-7-24_LACM_Tom Riello_Dr Randall Smith_Dan Burke_Wednesday 49:42

22d ago49:42

49:42

Tom Riello discusses the difference between venial and mortal sin, Dr. Randall Smith on his article "Forgive us as we forgive others," Dan Burke covers "The Devil In The Castle."

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Episode 1047: 8-6-24_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Alyssa Murphy_Allana Chris and Cecilia Mace_Tuesday 49:19

17d ago49:19

49:19

Fr Pat Driscoll joins us to discuss what to do if you grow tired of needing God, Alyssa Murphy talks about the life and faith of Richard Simmons, and Allana Chris and Cecilia Mace will tell us about the Night of Freedom event!

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Episode 1046: 8-5-24_LACM_Pat Arensberg_Tim Furnish_Monday 49:47

1M ago49:47

49:47

Pat Arensberg talks about the Eucharistic Congress last month, and what it means to be a Theology Nerd, and Tim Furnish covers his article "How Trump changed the ending of the Shakespeare play."

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Discerning a Helpful Response to Blasphemy - Joe Heschmeyer 56:08

19d ago56:08

56:08

This week, the "socials" have been abuzz in response to a provocative scene in the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. There were hot takes by those offended, and hotter takes ridiculing those offended. In this week's conversation, we won't spend much time looking at the inciting events, We won't definitely answer the question of whether blasphemy …

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Episode 1045: 8-2-24_LACM_Tom McDonald_Caroline McDonald_Fr Den Irwin_Friday 50:25

1M ago50:25

50:25

Tom McDonald discusses NBC placing all of it's Olympic Coverage on Peacock, Caroline McDonald details her new book "The Treasure of St. Tarcisius," and Fr. Den Irwin provides our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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8/2/24 - Fr. Keith Kenney Deep Dive on the Liturgy and the Eucharist - Part 1 59:09

1M ago59:09

59:09

Fr. Keith Kenney helps un understand the liturgy, the Eucharist and challenges us to grow more deeply in our worship of God.By Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

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Episode 1044: 8-1-24_LACM_Charlie Russo_Dawn Beutner_Michael Pakaluk_Thursday 50:09

1M ago50:09

50:09

Charlie Russo is on LA Catholic Morning to discuss California running roughshod over parental rights, Dawn Beutner has our Saints of the Month, and Michael Pakaluk covers his article "Reason Amid The Ruins."

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Episode 1043: 7-31-24_LACM_Tom Riello_Tom McDonald_Wednesday 49:40

16d ago49:40

49:40

Tom Riello and Tom McDonald join us in-studio to talk theology, culture, and politics through a Catholic Lens.

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Episode 1042: 7-30-24_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Christopher Carstons_Luz Azkevold_Tuesday 50:07

14d ago50:07

50:07

Fr. Pat Driscoll joins LA Catholic Morning to discuss whether we can sin sub-consciously, Christopher Carstons covers his article "Here Comes Everybody," and Luz Azkevold recounts her story of healing from abortion.

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Episode 1041: 7-29-24_LACM_David Bonagura_Kathryn Jean Lopez_Monday 50:04

1M ago50:04

50:04

David Bonagura discusses living the Ten Commandments in a post-Christian society, Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, and Kathryn Jean Lopez talks adoption, foster care, and celebrating birth mothers.

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What's Next? What Revival Looks Like After the Congress - Julianne Stanz 56:08

1M ago56:08

56:08

Julianne Stanz is a Storyteller, author, and encourager, an internationally known speaker and retreat leader. She is the Director of Outreach for Discipleship and Evangelization for Loyola Press and a consultant to the USCCB. Julianne is the author of five books, including the award-winning Braving the Thin Places: Celtic Wisdom to Create a Space f…

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Episode 1040: 7-26-24_LACM_Tom McDonald_Peter Atkinson_Deacon Greg Leiker_Friday 49:50

20d ago49:50

49:50

Tom McDonald is on the show to discuss the Emmy's, Peter Atkinson highlights the Merry Beggar audio dramas, and Deacon Greg Leiker provides our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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Edward Sri: The Faith is a love story 49:22

18d ago49:22

49:22

If someone looked at the way you live your life, would they say, “That’s a person who is seeking Christ?” While many Catholics might be able to give personal or intellectual reasons why they practice their Faith, how many really allow the interior conversion necessary for a relationship with Christ to shine through in their daily lives? How many ha…

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