Best Veritas Culture Podcasts (2024)

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The Sacred Heart, Why Activism isn't Enough, Our Culture's Need for Mercy... and other Tangents 31:02

13d ago31:02

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The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is June 7th. Matt and Fr. Sam talk about the original apparition, what devotion to Jesus's Sacred Heart entails, the call to penance, why activism isn't enough, and the deep need for mercy in our culture. Don't forget to subscribe and share!By Veritas Catholic Network

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The Complementarity of the Sexes, Mutual Submission, True Masculinity...and other Tangents w/ Deacon Delaney! 1:16:32

1h ago1:16:32

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Deacon David Delaney, author of Viri Dignitatem, published by Emmaus Academic, joins the Tangent to discuss the feminine and masculine genius, why love is at the core of personhood, how to truly follow the rubric of mutual submission, why the road to love is the cross, and how to not resurrect a caricature of masculinity that demands to be served i…

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Pride Vs. Humility...and other Tangents! 1:10:47

6d ago1:10:47

1:10:47

Fr. Sam and Matt speak about the antidote to Pride, Humility. What is true humility and how does one cultivate it? Does it demand that you refuse to acknowledge your good works? Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/thetangent_catholic/ https://www.facebook.com/veritascatholic/ OTHER SHOWS Daily Gospel Reflections: https://dailycatholicreflecti…

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Quando la STAND-UP è PROIBITA | MARCO DI PINTO | BeComedy UK 1:01:43

17d ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Marco Di Pinto, fondatore di BeComedy UK, ritorna sul podcast!In questo episodio speciale, Marco ci parla del suo tour di stand-up comedy "DARK" con Xhuliano Dule, Tiziano la Bella e Antonio Ricatti. Uno spettacolo noto per il suo umorismo audace, tagliente e "politicamente scorretto".Discutiamo dello stato attuale della stand-up comedy in Italia, …

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LIVE with Cardinal Timothy Dolan! 39:56

20d ago39:56

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Fr. Sam and Matt had the great pleasure of interviewing Timothy Cardinal Dolan for their first ever live studio audience episode of the Tangent!By Veritas Catholic Network

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Sports, Religious Education, The New York Rangers (...and Edmonton Oilers)...and other Tangents! 1:12:21

29d ago1:12:21

1:12:21

Dr. Matt Hoven joins us to discuss his newest book Hockey Priest and why sports helps people develop virtue & community. We also discuss why some struggle with sports becoming an idol, how to prevent it, and how to TRULY enjoy sports for what they were meant to be! LINKS Hockey Priest Dr. Hoven's website…

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Insights on Praying the Rosary...and other Tangents 1:12:44

1M ago1:12:44

1:12:44

Fr. Sam and Matt discuss several of the mysteries of the Rosary. If you are looking for inspiration on what to meditate on while praying the Rosary, this episode is for you!By Veritas Catholic Network

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Come trasformare TRAUMA in ARTE | CIENNE 1:24:22

1M ago1:24:22

1:24:22

Cienne, Cristal Nannoni (2000, Milano), inizia la sua carriera come modella e content creator, ma sogna e studia da cantautrice. Si avvicina alla musica da piccola, e all’età di 18 anni dopo una pausa dalla musica si approccia alla scrittura di canzoni. Nel mese di Maggio 2022, l’artista conosce Frank Bonavena con il quale intraprende il suo proget…

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Reading Scripture with Kids, Fulton Sheen's MIRACLE, We Have a Pope!... and other Tangents! 1:14:11

1M ago1:14:11

1:14:11

Katie Bogner joins us to discuss teaching middle school theology, reading scripture with kids, her connection to the Vatican recognized miracle attributed to the intercession of Ven. Fulton Sheen, and her new book We Have A Pope! LINKS https://stpaulcenter.com/product/we-have-a-pope/By Veritas Catholic Network

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Homesteading KEEPS the Family at the Center of our Culture (Not Suburbia!)...and other Tangents 1:21:52

2M ago1:21:52

1:21:52

Jason Craig, the author of Liturgy of the Land (published by our friends at TAN books) joins the Tangent to talk the beauty of homesteading, the practicalities & benefits it affords, the problems with Suburbia, why Suburbia is built to pull families apart), and How you can incorporate aspects of homesteading into your life WHEREVER YOU ARE! Veritas…

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Fr. Sam Is Going On Sabbatical But We WILL Keep Releasing Episodes 1:04:44

2M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Fr. Sam is going on a well deserved Sabbatical - he tells Matt all about it!By Veritas Catholic Network

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Dr. Dale Ahlquist on Chesterton's Conversion, Localism, the Ethics of Elfland...and other Tangents! 56:55

2M ago56:55

56:55

Dr. Dale Ahlquist the President of the Society of G.K. Chesterton stopped by the Tangent to discuss the ethics of Elfland, G.K. Chesterton's life and work, and the economic proposal called "Localism". SHOWNOTES https://www.chesterton.org/ https://chestertonschoolsnetwork.org/ Everlasting Man - Commentary by Dr. Dale Ahlquist Localism: Coming Home t…

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Conversion in Matt's Family, Liturgy of Jesus's Funeral, Easter Catch Up... and other Tangents! 46:34

2M ago46:34

46:34

Fr. Sam and Matt catch up after Easter, discussing Matt's brother-in-law's Triduum experience as a Candidate for Confirmation, the catechetical nature of the Liturgy, and most of all, truth, justice, and the American way. Yeehaw! join Matt & Fr. Sam during their LIVE interview with Timothy Cardinal Dolan during On the Air with Veritas ! TICKET LINK…

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The Historical Evidence of the Resurrection and Dr. Jeffery Morrow's Conversion Story from Judaism 1:08:16

3M ago1:08:16

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Dr. Jeffery Morrow joins us on the Tangent to share the Historical Evidence for the Resurrection he discovered during his own conversion to Catholicism. We also talk about the Old Testament's original manuscripts, the Historical Critical Method, and Jewish worship compared to Catholic Worship. LINKS Emmaus Academy Dr. Morrow's Book Fr. Sam's Daily …

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Election 2024 - In the Workplace 46:21

3M ago46:21

46:21

In any election year, politics enter the workplace–whether they should or not. This raises incredibly difficult challenges for employees at all levels; but none more than leaders. Let’s discuss. Support the Show.

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[BONUS] Having A Spiritually Fruitful Good Friday, Grand Silence, Kissing the Cross... and other Tangents 16:03

3M ago16:03

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Fr. Sam and Matt talk about what a spiritually fruitful Good Friday looks like, how silence plays a role in it, communication with family (and lack thereof), Father's experience as a priest, and how suffering leads to kissing the cross.By Veritas Catholic Network

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Promoting Based on the Whole Person Concept 42:21

3M ago42:21

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In every organization that has human’s, there will be poor performers at all levels. And, poor performance is relative to technical skills and emotional intelligence. And yet, people are often promoted based solely on the technical. This is a big challenge. Let’s talk about it. Support the Show.

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New Leaders, ‘Same’ Changes 37:00

3M ago37:00

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It is very common for new leaders to want to put their stamp on the organization by making changes. This often leaves employees feeling anxious before the leadership even enters the picture. Some employees just let the change happen without leaning into it. Others just want to wait the leaders out. Meanwhile, leaders will defend the intentionality …

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Leo Severino (Producer of CABRINI!) on Cabrini, the Sound of Freedom, Their NEXT Movie... and other Tangents! 1:10:41

3M ago1:10:41

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Leo Severino, the producer of Cabrini joins Fr. Sam and Matt to talk about St. Mother Cabrini, the key to making a good Christian movie, film and evangelization, and more! LINKS Cabrini Tickets: https://www.angel.com/tickets/cabrini Leo's Book: https://ignatius.com/going-deeper-gdep/By Veritas Catholic Network

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One Year In, the Pivot 26:48

3M ago26:48

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We are not products of our environment, we are products of how we respond to our environment. And Chris and Vince are responding to some changes in the environment that have begun to influence how we talk. This has brought us to a pivot that requires a discussion. Support the Show.

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10 Topics in 40 Minutes, Part 2 54:46

3M ago54:46

54:46

Chris and Vince walk through a bevy of recent culture topics in a short time frame. This’ll be raw and, of course, unscripted. Let’s go! Support the Show.

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Handouts, Humire, Human Smuggling 36:06

3M ago36:06

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Today Rich speaks with executive director of the Center for a Secure Free Society, Joseph Humire. First, Rich breaks down some outrageous comments that an illegal immigrant brazenly posted on social media. Then Joseph Humire explains how the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua rose to power. Finally, he explains how that gang moved north and eventually …

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Catholic Bishops, Priests, and Laypeople on The State of the Church... and other Tangents 1:01:15

3M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Francis X. Maier has worked in the Church his entire career. He sat down with us to discuss his newest book True Confessions: Voices of Faith From a Life in the Church, which is a compilation of 103 interviews he conducted with Catholic Bishops, Priests, Laypeople, Educators and more to discuss their true thoughts on the state of the Catholic Churc…

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Hur Testimony, High Inflation, Happiness Study 44:24

3M ago44:24

44:24

Today Rich delves into Special Counsel Robert Hur's testimony on Capitol Hill over his report on President Biden's mishandling of classified information. Then we share how inflation continues to climb higher despite Biden's claims of having it under control. Finally, Rich breaks down a study that claims it is possible to teach yourself how to be ha…

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The Trials and Tribulations of Listening to Understand 52:52

3M ago52:52

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If you listen to understand, hold people’s words, and bring genuine curiosity…it can be a struggle to be heard. If that doesn’t make sense, listen to this episode! Support the Show.

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La comicità è MATEMATICA | FRANZ ROTUNDO 1:30:25

3M ago1:30:25

1:30:25

Ami lo stand up? Allora questa puntata è UNMISSABLE!Con Franz abbiamo fatto una puntata all-in sullo stand up comedy. Da come iniziare, a come definire uno stile e come gestire un pubblico che non ride. One-liners vs storytelling, lo special di George Carlin fatto con l'intelligenza artificiale e la censura (esiste versmente?).Franz Rotundo nasce a…

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Dr. Gerry Crete on Litanies of the Heart, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Deadpool...and other Tangents! 1:16:06

3M ago1:16:06

1:16:06

Dr. Gerry Crete the founder of Transformation Counseling and the author of Litanies of the Heart: Relieving Post-Traumatic Stress and Calming Anxiety through Healing Our Parts, joins the Tangent to talk about the importance of therapy for stable mental health, how Internal Family Systems (IFS for short) works, the importance of healing for priests …

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Beverly Hills and Affordable Housing: Part 2 54:13

4M ago54:13

54:13

This wasn’t planned to be a two-parter, but like Drake, Vince and Chris are in their feelings about this topic. And so it goes…shout out to Billy Joel. Let’s talk…again! Support the Show.

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Marxists, MAGA Kicks, Music 46:16

4M ago46:16

46:16

Today Rich delves into the Cuban government begging the UN to help ease a food shortage in the country, and how that is the natural endpoint of Communism. Then we share how famed NYC rapper Fat Joe is getting beat up over owning a pair of President Trump's golden high-top sneakers. Finally, Rich breaks down the history of Reggaeton music and how it…

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Mark Schultz on His Pro-Life Testimony, His Christian Music Career, God's Favorite Album...and other Tangents! 1:04:07

4M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL LIST: https://www.veritascatholic.com/contact Mark Schultz is a Christian Music Artist who has sold two million records to date, has ten No. 1 singles, and a Dove Award as well as multiple nominations under his belt. Naturally, he decided to join the Tangent for chat... We talk everything from songwriting, to Mark's own story …

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Mailbag 11: Ben Crump and a Really Appropriate Answer 39:13

4M ago39:13

39:13

In today’s mailbag, a reader is skeptical about whether Vince is truly okay with people wearing clothes that seem culturally misappropriated. And, Chris answers a question about a misconstrued comment by Ben Crump. And…there’s other questions we’ll answer. Dig in. Support the Show.

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Van Fleet, Vocal Communists, Vigilant Resistance 39:31

4M ago39:31

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Today Rich speaks with author Xi Van Fleet. First, she tells us what it was like growing up in China under the control of the Mao regime. Then Xi explains what it was like escaping from communism and finding freedom in America. Finally, she provides a warning of the parallels she sees between America's current path and the early days of the communi…

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Beverly Hills and Affordable Housing: Part 1 43:20

4M ago43:20

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A judge in Beverly Hills has just mandated affordable housing. Two D.C. schools from ‘different sides of the track’ may be blending students. In both cases, people are upset. Should they be? What are they upset about? How do Chris and Vince see it? Let’s talk.] Support the Show.

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Father's Pilgrimage to Rome, Praying before the Tombs of Pius X, JPII, & Benedict XVI... and other Tangents! 1:00:03

4M ago1:00:03

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SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL LIST: https://www.veritascatholic.com/contact Fr. Sam and Matt chat about Father's pilgrimage to the Eternal City. Father reminisces on why he went to Rome as a seminarian, how priceless of an experience it was, and what it was like to be back. They talk praying before Pope's graves (five are explicitly mentioned... kudos if y…

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The Impacts and Awesomeness of Facilitation 45:12

4M ago45:12

45:12

Sometimes, Chris and Vince just like to geek out about why they are so smitten with facilitation. This is one of those times. Support the Show.

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96 FOTOGRAFI italiani di MODA | PABLO ARROYO 1:10:35

4M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Pablo Arroyo ha fatto un libro che si chiama "panorama of contemporary italian fashion photography" - una raccolta di fotografi di moda italiani contemporanei."La moda italiana negli ultimi anni ha dato vita a numerosi talenti che hanno molto da dire.Questo libro è una testimonianza che le cose stanno cambiando, anche se la strada è ancora lunga.Le…

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Literature Around the World (at Veritas!) 9:24

4M ago9:24

9:24

Tune in to hear from our literature festival committee about the exciting activities planned for our school community next week -- including details about our Open House and Book Fair!

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Is It Appropriate to Appropriate? 53:44

4M ago53:44

53:44

Music genre's. Clothing created by people of different cultures. Basketball and baseball. Cultural appropriation has been a hot button topic, and some people see it as a legit issue. Others see it as much ado about nothing. Let's talk about it. Support the Show.By Veritas Culture

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Peterson, Plantation, Partisanship 37:38

4M ago37:38

37:38

Today Rich speaks with Reverend Jesse Lee Peterson. First, he tells us his views on what is causing the perception of racial inequality in America. Then Rev. Peterson explains how unchecked immigration into the country is hurting the United States, especially Black Americans. Finally, Rich reflects on ways we can come together instead of constantly…

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Accompanying Those with Same-Sex Attraction, Why the Church Teaches What She Does, Bob Newhart(?)...and other Tangents! 1:22:36

4M ago1:22:36

1:22:36

SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL LIST: https://www.veritascatholic.com/contact Fr. Colin is the associate director of Courage International Apostolate, a ministry for men and women who experience same-sex attractions and those who love them. Courage International helps people encounter Christ, discover themselves, and grow in holiness. Our conversation today …

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Shayne Smith, Cardinal Fernandez, Personal Development in Artistry and Theology...and other Tangents! 1:07:14

4M ago1:07:14

1:07:14

ANNOUNCEMENT! Be sure to check out Fr. Sam Kachuba's new podcast "Daily Catholic Reflections with Fr. Sam Kachuba" Links to Podcast below: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-catholic-reflection-with-fr-sam-kachuba/id1728739605 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6h9MTrjWcub9dCQlBqUOuL?si=b94ba955d1f04e70 Podbean: https://dailycat…

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The Best or the Model? 51:39

4M ago51:39

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Understanding that “the best” is a subjective determination, there’s still a push to remove some and uplift others for reasons that are not solely tied to artistic or athletic merits. Are these important pushes or do they push away the credibility of the awards? Let’s talk. Support the Show.

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Musica VS Stand Up Comedy | TEO SEGALE 1:53:32

4M ago1:53:32

1:53:32

Disordinato e frammentato li ha sempre presi come complimenti - anche quando non lo erano.A partire da metà degli anni '90 Teo Segale ha intrapreso l'involontaria carriera di missionario della musica indipendente, con alterni successi e alterne scocciature. Dopo gli inizi con Loudblast (booking & promo) e Musicboom (esordio giornalistico) ha fondat…

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Mailbag 10: Good Cults and Comedian Awards Hosts 36:05

5M ago36:05

36:05

In this mailbag, Chris and Vince answers questions about how a cult could not be bad and what we think about Kevin Hart suggesting that award hosting gigs are not safe for comedians. Also, we’ve been asked why we haven’t discussed reparations and what our thoughts are about them. Whew, let’s go. Support the Show.…

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Polyamorous Relationships: A Culture Lens 56:19

5M ago56:19

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Chris and Vince speak with relationship therapist and DEI facilitator Carise Rotach to walk through the litany of articles and engagements around polyamorous relationships; to include the criticism and support they yield. This should be interesting! Support the Show.

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