Best Kyle Washut Podcasts (2024)

Does the First Amendment guarantee us the right to be free from religion in the public square? Does it guarantee religious individuals and institutions the right to be exempt from otherwise valid laws that burden their religious beliefs and practices? Dr. Vincent Phillip Munoz is our guest.

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The changing fortunes of Catholic “Founding Father” - Kevin Schmiesing (4 July, 2024) 27:00

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As Catholic Americans prepare to mark Independence Day, we naturally look not only to the well-known “founding fathers” such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington but also to our Catholic forbears, including Junipero Serra. We examine his life with Kevin Schmiesing.

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Catholic Philosophy: Rejoicing in the Truth - Richard Spinello (3 July, 2024) 39:58

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Philosophy is the reflective attempt to illuminate our human experience and integrate it into a unified vision of reality. Catholic philosophy comes in many forms and schools of thought, but it cannot deconstruct the ultimate truths of the faith. We explore the thoughts of four Catholic philosophers with Richard Spinello.…

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Early Ratzinger on Tradition and Faith 27:00

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At the Synod on Synodality last year, Australian theologian Fr Ormond Rush spoke on Joseph Ratzinger’s theology of revelation and faith, in light of his commentary on Dei Verbum. Eduardo Echeverria helps us understand it.

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Some Lessons from the Great Pagans - Robert Royal (3 July, 2024) 13:00

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There’s been a recent resurgence of interest in ancient Stoicism, because it provides some of the Christian benefits without – so people think – the Christian dogmas. The Stoics, in fact, had their own fundamental dogmas, starting with the benevolence of the Divine Nature. Do many modern Stoics believe in that? Robert Royal joins us with more.…

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The New Catholic Integralism: True or False? - Kevin Vallier (2 July, 2024) 13:00

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The idea of Integralism holds that the Catholic Church should have indirect authority over Christian states. We examine what it means with Kevin Vallier.

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Navigating the Rising Tide of Political Polarization 13:00

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The utopian vision of the left has inspired a shift toward various forms of reactionaryism on the right, not just in America, but across the globe. How does the faithful freedom-lover stay sane and move our conversations forward? Dr. Rachel Ferguson is our guest.

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Silent Suffering: Poems of Pain and Purpose - Leslie Corbly (2 July, 2024) 13:00

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Each epoch of history brings stories of pain, triumph, oppression, freedom, purpose, suffering, grief, and joy. Leslie Corbly joins us to explore the depths of the human experience through an exploration of the present moment, a time in which postmodern, progressive ideas reign as the societal benchmark for goodness, justice, beauty, and—ironically…

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Conscience: What it is and Why we need it - David Deavel (2 July, 2024) 13:00

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“Conscience” and “conscience rights” are not terms used as much as they used to be. Yet a notion of conscience is essential to understanding why freedom is necessary and to what it is directed. We talk more with David Deavel.

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Catholic Social Teaching and the “Economy of Francis” - Philip Booth (2 July, 2024) 13:00

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Pope Francis has made a number of statements on economic matters that have led critics to describe him as "left wing" or even "Marxist". The reality is different. Philip Booth examines Pope Francis’ Catholic social teaching.

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Anti-Human Ideologies - Jay Richards (1 July, 2024) 27:00

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Three ascendant ideologies distort the truth about human nature, and in the process, become deeply anti-human. All result from failing to capture the fully material and fully spiritual nature of man. Transgenderism and Transhumanism abandon the body. Deep ecology reduces man to a (merely material animal). We analyze these ideologies with Jay Richar…

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Liberty, Catholics and the American Republic - James Patterson (1 July, 2024) 13:00

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American Catholics traditionally do not advocate for authoritarian or "integralist" approaches to politics. Rather, they have advocated for a Catholic interpretation of American constitutional republicanism. The two most important twentieth-century figures in conceptualizing this interpretation were Ven. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen and Fr. John Cour…

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Classical Education in Uganda - Fr. Joseph Lugalambi (1 July, 2024) 13:00

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Our Lady of the Rosary School is a Classical School located in Uganda. Fr. Joseph Lugalambi tells us more about how he is bringing education to one of the poorest parts of the world.

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The Christian Vision of a Free Government - Hunter Baker (1 July, 2024) 13:00

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Government is fitting to human nature. But political government is subsidiary to the self-government that humans perform within natural communities and associations. God made us to govern ourselves and some part of the world for a common good. We explore what this means with Dr. Hunter Baker.

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Christianity and the Enlightenment - Dr Jay Bruce (1 July, 2024) 13:00

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Some Christians may hold their noses at the thought of Enlightenment philosophy, believing it to be an exclusively anti-Christian movement. But what we call the Enlightenment included recognizably Christian thinkers in addition to non-Christian ones. We talk more about it with Jay Bruce.

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Profiles in Courage: Exceptional Christian Entrepreneurs 13:00

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Rev. Charlie Self shares the stories of global entrepreneurs in the 19th-21st centuries that found economic and social success rooted in virtue in the most challenging historical circumstances.

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A Catholic View of the first Presidential Debate - Marcus Peter and Bryant Schoenle (28 June, 2024) 26:01

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There was a recurring theme we noticed in Thursday night's debate - Donald Trump and Joe Biden frequently failed to address the question they had been asked. Marcus and his producer Bryant Schoenle walk back through debate as Marcus provides Catholic-based responses to the moderator's questions.

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The Political Thought of Joseph Ratzinger - Fr. Eamon O'Higgins (28 June, 2024) 27:00

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Fr. Eamon O'Higgins gives us a detailed view of Joseph Ratzinger's vision of the role of politics in human society, the purposes and limits of political authority, current inadequacies and defects in political practice, and principles of the renewal of politics.

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Understanding the Free Market - Eileen Norcross (28 June, 2024) 13:00

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We continue our broadcast from Acton University, explaining the idea of free markets with Eileen Norcross.

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Natural Law and Human Flourishing - Sam Gregg(27 June 2024) 27:00

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What is Natural law? Why does it matter? What does it mean for a free and virtuous society? Sam Gregg joins us.

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Work and the Meaning of Life - David Bahnsen(27 June 2024) 13:00

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The faith and work movement requires a theological frameworkthat transcends pietistic impulses and rejects dualism. We talk about itwith David Bahnsen.

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Transplanting the Womb: A Catholic Bioethical Analysis - Andrew Kubick(27 June 2024) 27:00

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Emergent technologies, especially in the realm of medicine, require new ethical examinations to determine their moral implications. Too often, the march of technological progress well outpaces these examinations, leaving doctors, researchers, and the general public without proper guidance regarding the morality of novel procedures. Andrew Kubick jo…

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How do Debates About the Human Person Shape Educational Policy? - Margaret Clayton(27 June 2024) 13:00

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Many American schools and universities have lost their sense of purpose and consequently fail to transmit meaning to the next generation or form responsible citizens. The crisis of American education has led to a reduction of knowledge and a crisis of anxiety and despair plaguing so many young people. We examine the problem with Dr. Margarita Moone…

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Two Years since Dobbs, where do we stand? - Michael Kenney(26 June 2024) 14:00

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It’s been two years since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v Wade. Where does the Pro-Life movement stand today? Michael Kenney joins us as we continue from Acton University.

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Why should we think Theologically about work? - Scott Rae (26 June 2024) 13:00

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Dr. Scott Rae joins us with a look at the theological basis for the goodness of business in general and entrepreneurship in particular, exploring how they contribute to the common good of individuals and communities, exhibit the common grace of God and how they provide a significant arena in which one can love their neighbors well.…

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How Liberal was the American Founding? - John Pinheiro (26 June 2024) 12:51

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Self-styled “post-liberals” argue that the American founding was a fatally flawed Enlightenment project, rooted in an ideological commitment to radical individualism. Dr. John Pinheiro will assess this argument by highlighting key moments, persons, and themes from the long American Revolution.

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The New Deal: A Mistake We’re Still Living With - Kevin Schmiesing (26 June 2024) 27:00

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Under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the United States government in the 1930s initiated a host of new programs designed to combat the Great Depression and improve the material welfare of the American people. Contrary to the positive popular and academic assessment that has predominated in the decades since, these programs generally did not accom…

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Revitalizing Catholic Education - Sean Maltbie (26 June 2024) 13:00

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The St. John Henry Newman Institute seeks to help educational institutions form students who have a deep desire to know God, create opportunities for communities to experience liturgical elements that channel their faith, and to help schools create a thriving school culture. Sean Maltbie joins us with more.…

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The Art of Principled Entrepreneurship - Andreas Widmer(25 June 2024) 27:00

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There may not be only one way to do business in a Christian way – but Principled Entrepreneurship is one approach that puts the human person at the center, employs a Christian anthropology and promotes excellence and human flourishing without forgoing profitability. Andreas Widmer explains. Broadcasting from Acton University!…

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Welcome to Acton University - Fr Robert Sirico(25 June 2024) 13:00

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We are broadcasting this week from Acton University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fr. Robert Sirico joins us with more on this event and the foundations of a free society.

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The Inner city and the Inner Man - Ismael Hernandez(25 June 2024) 14:00

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American inner cities have been plagued by a set of problems that seem intractable. As we study inner-city life, we are often confronted with the same questions: What is poverty? How can we attend to it? And are these even the right questions to ask regarding the condition of poverty? We examine these questions with Ismael Hernandez. Broadcasting f…

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When Liberty and Authority Collide - Jason Negri (25 June 2024) 13:00

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We talk with Jason Negri about the necessity of having serious conversations about democracy, freedom and human dignity in light of national and international governmental authority. Broadcasting from Acton University!

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The Christian Vision of the Person and Society - Michael Miller(25 June 2024) 13:00

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CS Lewis writes that “There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal.” Michael Miller joins us to discuss the characteristics that make up the Human person and the human person’s role in a Christian society. Broadcasting from Acton University!

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Fr John Riccardo’s Homily from Al Kresta’s Funeral - Fr. John Riccardo(24 June 2024) 25:10

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On Saturday we celebrated Al Kresta’s funeral Mass. We share Fr. John Riccardo’s homily.

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Bill Would Require Federal Funds to Pay for Assisted Suicide - Wes Smith(24 June 2024) 13:00

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The use of federal funds to cover any costs associated with assisted suicide is currently against the law based on a bill signed in 1997 by President Bill Clinton after Oregon’s lethal law went into effect. Now, a new bill has been introduced to force Medicare, the VA, and the federal share of Medicaid to cover expenses associated with assisted sui…

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Middle-Earth Illustrates Tolkien’s Theology - Austin Freeman(24 June 2024) 27:00

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Tolkien was a devout Catholic, and his theology is expressed throughout the world of Middle-Earth. We talk more about it with Austin Freeman.

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Marcus Commentary: The Nativity of John the Baptist(24 June 2024) 13:00

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Marcus reflects on today’s Feast – the Nativity of John the Baptist

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Cardinal Vigano accused of Schism - Matthew Bunson(20 June 2024) 40:00

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The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has initiated proceedings against Cardinal Vigano over the alleged crime of schism. Matthew Bunson has the details.

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Jesus Calms the Storm - Peggy Stanton(20 June 2024) 27:56

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In this Sunday’s Gospel we hear the story of when Jesus calmed the Storm. Peggy Stanton joins us, and also shares an interview she did with Al about how he met Sally.

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Marcus Commentary: Creation and Re-Creation(20 June 2024) 12:53

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Marcus reflects on Creation and Re-Creation

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Episode Twenty-Eight: Dr. Kenneth Howell (Part Two) 16:20

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Wherein President Washut and Dr. Kenneth Howell discuss the recent Eucharistic Congress Scholars' Colloquium held in Denver. Dr. Powell is the Resident Theologian and Director of Pastoral Care of the Coming Home Network International. He taught for thirty years in higher education and is the author of six books, one of which is published by Catholi…

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Episode Twenty-Seven: Dr. Kenneth Howell (Part One) 17:53

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Wherein President Washut and Dr. Kenneth Howell discuss the recent Eucharistic Congress Scholars' Colloquium held in Denver. Dr. Powell is the Resident Theologian and Director of Pastoral Care of the Coming Home Network International. He taught for thirty years in higher education and is the author of six books, one of which is published by Catholi…