Best Institute Of Catholic Culture Podcasts (2024)

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The Spirit of the Liturgy 1:19:04

17d ago1:19:04

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Join Dr. Jared Staudt in a guided book study of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger's The Spirit of the Liturgy. Gain insights into the centrality of worship in human life, and the way in which sacrifice can redirect our lives and the world back to God.By Institute of Catholic Culture

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June 23rd: The Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time 48:42

2d ago48:42

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Who was Job?By Institute of Catholic Culture

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The Myth of Religious Violence? Revisiting our Global, National, and Campus Conflicts and the Path to Peace 1:11:22

2d ago1:11:22

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In 2009 the landmark monograph of William Cavanaugh, The Myth of Religious Violence: Secular Ideology and the Roots of Modern Conflict, was published by Oxford University Press. In that work, Cavanaugh showed how the term “religious violence” is not just an uncomplicated description of tragic phenomena witnessed all too frequently around the world.…

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Fatherhood in America 9:56

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Fatherless homes have increased significantly since 1960, so much so that the experience of children growing up in the average American household today is dramatically different from the one experienced by people born before 1970. Does this matter? Yes, it does. Turns out God knew what he was doing when he designed the family unit as mother and fat…

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June 16th: The Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time 56:57

5d ago56:57

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What makes the Kingdom of God like a mustard seed?By Institute of Catholic Culture

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The Political Thought of David Hume w/ Aaron Zubia 1:54:02

9d ago1:54:02

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What would happen if a brilliant philosopher penned influential works that undermine the religious and moral underpinnings of society only to replace them with utility and appetite? It doesn’t end well. Join Tod and Professor Aaron Alexander Zubia as we dive into his new book, The Political Thought of David Hume. Stay up-to-date with the latest epi…

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Losing Freedoms 9:36

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Americans, as citizens in nearly all Western countries, are losing individual and personal freedoms to over-reaching governments populated by elected officials and bureaucrats who are more interested in expanding their power than doing what is best for the citizenry longterm. Mostly this inclination comes from the Left or so-called "progressives," …

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June 9th: The Tenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 55:59

12d ago55:59

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Is the Kingdom of God my kingdom?By Institute of Catholic Culture

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Tina Beattie - Language, Desire And Creation In The Context Of Laudato Si 49:09

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For March's CTRS seminar, Tina Beattie (Professor Emerita of Catholic Studies, University of Roehampton), gives a paper on Language, desire, and creation in the context of Laudato Si'.This seminar forms part of the Catholic Theology Research Seminar Series (CTRS). The CTRS is a regular forum for scholarly discussion of pertinent issues in the Catho…

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Alana Harris - Student Power In Christ The Young Christian Students, Race And Liberation Theology 51:46

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For April's CTRS seminar, we were joined by Dr Alana Harris, Reader in Modern British Social, Cultural and Gender History, King’s College London, who will give a paper entitled: ‘Student Power in Christ’: the Young Christian Students, Race Relations and Liberation Theology in Britain after 1968.This seminar forms part of the Catholic Theology Resea…

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American Institutions Committing Suicide 9:39

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American institutions are in a self-generated decline, largely due to officials' buy-in to values that are contradictory to and undermining of the traditional ideals that made the American experiment possible and flourishing in the first place. They reject equality before the law in favor of something called equity, reject meritocracy in favor of D…

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June 2nd: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 55:59

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What is the Eucharist the fulfillment of?By Institute of Catholic Culture

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Václav Havel & The Power of the Powerless w/ Flagg Taylor 1:36:03

23d ago1:36:03

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Crushed under an oppressive Communist regime in twentieth century Czechoslovakia, Václav Havel decided that enough was enough. Taking to his pen, the playwright and dissident crafted essays that changed the landscape of resistance. Join me and Professor Flagg Taylor as we unpack Stories and Totalitarianism and The Power of the Powerless, two of Hav…

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Catholic Perspectives Make News – Conservative Football Player, Progressive Pope 9:54

24d ago9:54

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In the span of a month, both traditional and progressive Catholic views took a lead story position in social media and the news, the first from a professional football player's commencement address and the second from the Pope in an interview at the Vatican. The football player has been castigated across media for daring to say he appreciated his w…

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May 26th: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 53:26

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How can I live out my life in the Trinity?By Institute of Catholic Culture

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Lauda Sion 1:12:15

29d ago1:12:15

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Join Dr. John Pepino and the ICC for an exposition of St. Thomas Aquinas' beautiful hymns on the Eucharist composed for the feast of Corpus Christi.By Institute of Catholic Culture

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The Spirit of the Liturgy, Part II 1:25:07

1M ago1:25:07

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Join Dr. Jared Staudt in a guided book study of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger's The Spirit of the Liturgy. Gain insights into the centrality of worship in human life, and the way in which sacrifice can redirect our lives and the world back to God.By Institute of Catholic Culture

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Thinking About the Complexities of the Israel/Hamas Conflict 9:57

1M ago9:57

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Israel/Hamas have been involved in mortal combat since just after the surprise Hamas terrorist attack Oct 7, 2023 upon innocent Israelis across the border from Gaza. It's a tragic experience no matter how it is parsed, but it's been interesting to note how some Christian leaders lean heavily one way or another, which in itself is understandable and…

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May 19th: Pentecost Sunday 1:00:31

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How does the Holy Spirit speak?By Institute of Catholic Culture

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Knowing Reality, Part III 1:07:17

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Join Fr. Brian Chrzastek, O.P. for a systematic introduction to epistemology, the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature of knowledge. Gain a deeper understanding of the human mind, the nature of truth, and the relevance of epistemology today.By Institute of Catholic Culture

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Common Sense in a World of Health Fads w/ Sal Di Stefano 1:32:10

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When everything is telling people to do things in a way that will make them sick, fat, and unhealthy, to be healthy is an act of rebellion. In his 2021 book The Resistance Training Revolution, Mind Pump host and fitness trainer Sal Di Stefano bluntly tells us the fitness industry has been plagued with more myths than ancient Greece. Join us as Sal …

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Come, Lord Jesus! 55:53

1M ago55:53

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The longest journey doesn’t begin with a single step. It begins with a destination. A deeper appreciation for the last things—death, judgment, heaven, and hell—deepens our grasp of Christian morality—how we should live here and now.By Institute of Catholic Culture

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Two Kinds of People in the World 9:48

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There are manifold ways to think about kinds of people in the world, but one way right out of Scripture is to think about "Sinners in Need of Grace" and "Sinners Saved by Grace." Either a person has asked Jesus Christ to forgive their sins and by grace through faith (Eph 2:8-9) become a Christian, i.e., a sinner saved by grace, or they have not and…

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May 12th: The Seventh Sunday of Easter 1:05:25

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Have you been consecrated?By Institute of Catholic Culture

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Knowing Reality, Part II 1:12:41

1M ago1:12:41

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Join Fr. Brian Chrzastek, O.P. for a systematic introduction to epistemology, the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature of knowledge. Gain a deeper understanding of the human mind, the nature of truth, and the relevance of epistemology today.By Institute of Catholic Culture

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The Spirit of the Liturgy, Part I 1:27:01

1M ago1:27:01

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Join Dr. Jared Staudt in a guided book study of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger's The Spirit of the Liturgy. Gain insights into the centrality of worship in human life, and the way in which sacrifice can redirect our lives and the world back to God.By Institute of Catholic Culture

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Campus Implosion--Anarchy Isn't Pretty 9:51

1M ago9:51

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More than 80 American public universities have experienced not simply pro-Palestinian human rights protests--that's just the excuse--but what has morphed into pro-Hamas, anti-Israel, Jew-hatred, anti-America student (with the help of significant numbers of outside paid agitators) demonstrations. These generously labeled "protests" predictably evolv…

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May 5th: The Sixth Sunday of Easter 1:03:23

2M ago1:03:23

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How can I love like God loves?By Institute of Catholic Culture

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Knowing Reality, Part I 51:49

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Join Fr. Brian Chrzastek, O.P. for a systematic introduction to epistemology, the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature of knowledge. Gain a deeper understanding of the human mind, the nature of truth, and the relevance of epistemology today.By Institute of Catholic Culture

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The Catcher & the Catholic Faith w/ Mike Piazza 1:25:33

2M ago1:25:33

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The year was 1984 when a sixteen-year-old Mike Piazza had a visitor come to watch him hit baseballs in the batting cage his father crafted at their Phoenixville, PA home. The keen-eyed and deeply impressed visitor was none other than Ted Williams, the greatest baseball hitter of all time. Join me and Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza as we explore h…

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The Church as Eucharist 1:28:55

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Delve into St. Paul's Eucharistic theology with Fr. David Anderson. Discover the transformative power of the Eucharist and how it is constitutive of the Church's being and activity.By Institute of Catholic Culture

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Suppressing the Truth--Romans Chapter 1 Come to Life 9:39

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Why has American culture changed so dramatically in the past 25 years? Was there a tipping point that triggered significant cultural change, and if not, what contributed to the shifts in values and behaviors we're now seeing in the streets, on campuses, even in the halls of Congress? In what way does American culture's view of truth, or the lack th…

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April 28th: The Fifth Sunday of Easter 1:03:49

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Will you remain or will you wither?By Institute of Catholic Culture

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Does A President's Religion Matter? 9:50

2M ago9:50

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Year 2024 is a presidential election year, so once again Americans are following the statements and antics of leading candidates from the Democrat - in this case the incumbent President Joe Biden - and from the Republican - former president Donald Trump. Christians often want to know more about their favorite candidate's religious persuasion, and t…

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April 21st: The Fourth Sunday of Easter 1:08:29

2M ago1:08:29

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Why is Jesus compared to a cornerstone?By Institute of Catholic Culture

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The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful w/ Joseph Pearce 1:06:36

2M ago1:06:36

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To explore the history of the Catholic Church is to encounter soaring heights and catastrophic depths, the grace of the Divine and the grit of our sin. At the center of this two-millennia spiritual odyssey has been the goodness of the saints, the beauty of the arts, and the pride of fallen man. How do we begin to comprehend the seismic sweep and en…

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Misgendering, Deadnaming, Preferred Pronouns 9:50

2M ago9:50

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MIsgendering, i.e., using a person's given name -- something called Deadnaming -- rather than the name they've chosen to match their perceived gender identity, or not using the person's Preferred Pronouns they say match their gender identity, is now a controversy in the U.S. Christians struggle with this challenge - do they refuse to use a transiti…

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April 14th: The Third Sunday of Easter 1:08:16

2M ago1:08:16

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What does it mean to fulfill a prophecy?By Institute of Catholic Culture

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The Chosen, Review III 9:17

2M ago9:17

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"The Chosen" is a multi-season television drama about the life of Jesus Christ and his disciples. For the characters, it offers creatively written backstories not found in the Scripture, but the drama attempts to portray the biblical story of Jesus in a manner faithful to the primary message of the biblical narrative. This is the third of three pod…

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Mary Beth Ingham: Reading Scotus today: Franciscan foundations for a renewed Christian humanism 1:03:14

2M ago1:03:14

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Mary Beth Ingham: Reading Scotus today: Franciscan foundations for a renewed Christian humanism by Centre for Catholic StudiesBy Centre for Catholic Studies

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Giuseppe Buffon: A rule that saves? The Capuchin response to the institutional crisis 40:16

2M ago40:16

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Giuseppe Buffon: A rule that saves? The Capuchin response to the institutional crisis by Centre for Catholic StudiesBy Centre for Catholic Studies

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Margaret Carney: The Third Order Rule of 1982: Discovery, Disruption and Renewed Dedication 1:02:09

2M ago1:02:09

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Please note that the volume on this track fluctuates throughout the recording.By Centre for Catholic Studies

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The Chosen, Review II 10:00

2M ago10:00

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"The Chosen" is a multi-season television drama, just releasing Season 4 and scheduled for seven seasons, about the life of Jesus Christ and his disciples. An evangelical Christian, Dallas Jenkins, is the creator, producer. Some viewers have criticized the show in certain details and storylines, and at least one if not two controversies developed o…

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April 7th: The Second Sunday of Easter 1:04:49

2M ago1:04:49

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Were the early Christians socialists?By Institute of Catholic Culture

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The Chosen, Review I 9:58

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"The Chosen" is a planned 7-season television drama on the life of Jesus Christ and his disciples. It tells the greatest story ever told with imaginative backstories and interpersonal conflicts. This is the first of three sequential podcasts on the series. "The Chosen" is cinematic art, not unlike the paintings of the Renaissance or Reformation, bu…

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