Catholic Theology Show

Trusting the Gospels: Responding to Biblical Critics w/ Dr. Matthew Ramage Aug 06, 2024

How can contemporary Christians trust the authenticity and historical accuracy of the Gospels?

Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Matthew Ramage, professor of theology at Benedictine College, to explore the reliability of the Gospel narratives. Dr. Ramage discusses the interplay between historical facts and theological interpretation, addressing common skepticisms and criticisms encountered in biblical scholarship.

Resources:

Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community)
Ave Maria University website
Matthew Ramage's personal website, which includes details about his monographs and other publications.
Dr. Matthew Ramage on Amazon, which lists all his books, including Dark Passages of the Bible: Engaging Scripture with Benedict XVI and Thomas Aquinas, Jesus, Interpreted: Benedict XVI, Bart Ehrman and the Historical Truth of the Gospels, and others.

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The Catholic Calling to Environmental Stewardship w/ Dr. Samuel Shephard Jul 30, 2024

How can Catholics embrace environmental stewardship within the framework of their faith?

Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Samuel Shephard, a noted Catholic ecologist and professor of biology at Ave Maria University, to discuss the principles of stewardship. Throughout their conversation, they explore the Catholic Church's perspectives on the environment, reflecting on the integral role humans play in nurturing and protecting creation. They also touch on practical steps for engaging more actively in environmental care, emphasizing the Church's unique contributions to contemporary ecological discussions.

Resources:

Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community)
Ave Maria University website
Learn more about Dr. Shephard and his work here
Read Dr. Shephard’s latest, peer-reviewed article on how the “recreational killing of wild animals can foster environmental stewardship”
Check out AMU’s new Agriculture and Catholic Environmental Stewardship (ACES) minor, overseen by Dr. Shephard

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AI and Faith: The Relation Between Human Rationality and Computing w/ Dr. Saverio Perugini Jul 23, 2024

How does artificial intelligence (AI) relate to Catholic teachings and human understanding?

Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Dr. Saverio Perugini, professor of computer science at Ave Maria University, to discuss the relationship between AI, computing, and the Catholic faith. They explore the ethical, philosophical, and technological implications of AI and its impact on society and spirituality.

Resources:

Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community)
Ave Maria University website
Learn more about Dr. Saverio Perugini and his contributions to the field of computer science through his website

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A Catholic Approach to Sexuality & Gender w/ Dr. Julia Sadusky Jul 16, 2024

How can faithful Catholics understand and contribute to the widespread conversation about sexuality and gender?

Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Julia Sadusky, Catholic author, speaker, and licensed psychologist, to talk about issues relating to sexuality and gender. During their conversation, they also discuss related themes such as how to balance sensitivity and honesty in this area and how to talk about sex and sexuality with your children.

Resources:

Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community)
Ave Maria University website
Learn more about Dr. Julia Sadusky and her work in her consulting practice, Lux Counselling.
Check out Dr. Sadusky’s latest books, including Start Talking to Your Kids about Sex and Talking with Your Teen about Sex, both published through Ave Maria Press.

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The Bible and Confession w/ Dr. James Prothro Jul 09, 2024

How are Catholic teachings on reconciliation upheld by Holy Scripture?

Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. James Prothro, professor of theology and director of the Masters in Biblical Studies at the Augustine Institute, to discuss Dr. Prothro’s latest work, The Bible and Reconciliation: Confession, Repentance, and Restoration.

Resources:

Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community)
Ave Maria University website
Learn more about Dr. James Prothro and his work here
Check out The Bible and Reconciliation: Confession, Repentance, and Restoration
The Augustine Institute website

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The Power of Faith in Suffering w/ Immaculeé Ilibagiza Jul 02, 2024

How was Immaculeé Ilibagiza able to choose faith during the genocide that wracked her country?

Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Immaculeé Ilibagiza, survivor of the Rwandan genocide and internationally acclaimed Catholic speaker and author, to discuss her life-altering experience and the intense faith and love that she found through her suffering. In their conversation, they address themes such as loving and forgiving one’s enemies and the power of the Rosary.

Resources:

Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving Community)
Ave Maria University website
Learn more about Immaculeé Ilibagiza and her ministry here
Check out Immaculeé Ilibagiza’s moving and enlightening books

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Receiving the Gift of Creation w/ Dr. Michael Taylor Jun 25, 2024

How can faith and science help us to properly interact with creation? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Dr. Michael Taylor, accomplished Catholic scientist and teaching fellow at Thomas More College, to discuss how Catholics can better understand and interact with Creation. They also explore themes such as the positive and negative aspects of the current environmental movement, and how respect for creation must begin at the personal level.

Resources:
• Learn more about Dr. Michael Taylor
• Thomas More College of Liberal Arts website

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Is the Eucharist Biblical? w/ Dr. Michael Barber Jun 18, 2024

Is the Catholic understanding of the Eucharist rooted in Scripture? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Dr. Michael Barber, author and professor of Sacred Scripture and theology at the Augustine Institute, to discuss how Catholic teaching on the Eucharist is essentially Scriptural. Throughout their conversation, they address themes such as the role of Church Tradition in this question and common misconceptions about the sacrament of the Eucharist.

Resources:

Learn more about Dr. Michael Barber and his work
Augustine Institute website

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A Demonology of the Internet w/ Dr. Thomas Harmon Jun 11, 2024

Why is understanding technology and its influence so important? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais meets with Dr. Thomas Harmon, professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas and the founding director of a new MA in evangelization and culture with the Word on Fire Institute, to discuss Dr. Harmon’s unreleased book, A Demonology of the Internet, which is an exploration of how online figures’ influence of viewers can resemble demonic manipulation.

Resources:

Learn more about Dr. Thomas Harmon and his position as the Scanlan Foundation professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas here
Check out Dr. Harmon’s new MA in evangelization and culture in collaboration with the University of St. Thomas and the Word on Fire Institute here

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That Hideous Strength w/ Joseph Pearce Jun 04, 2024

How can C.S. Lewis’s longest novel help us to embrace the fullness of our humanity? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by internationally acclaimed author and literary scholar, Joseph Pearce, to discuss C.S. Lewis’s “modern fairytale for grown-ups,” That Hideous Strength, a dystopian novel that reveals both the evil and the hope present in our world today.

Resources:

Learn more about Professor Joseph Pearce and his work on his website

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The Trinitarian Christology of St. Thomas Aquinas w/ Fr. Dominic Legge May 28, 2024

What is the Trinitarian theology of St. Thomas Aquinas and how can it help us to better understand Christ? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Dominic Legge, Dominican priest, director of the Thomistic Institute, and associate professor at the Dominican House of Studies, to discuss Fr. Legge’s enlightening book, The Trinitarian Christology of St. Thomas Aquinas, which addresses themes such as the Trinitarian dimension of the Last Supper and of the Eucharist.

Resources:

Learn more about Fr. Dominic Legge here
Discover the incredible work of the Thomistic Institute and the Dominican House of Studies

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The Power of Catholic Pilgrimage w/ Matthew Pinto May 21, 2024

What is the Camino and how can it help us in our journey to holiness? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Matthew Pinto, best-selling Catholic author, pilgrimage leader, and founder of Ascension Press, the Theology of the Body Institute, and Catholic Exchange, to discuss the pilgrimage of the Camino de Santiago, the Way of St. James. They address the transformative experience of walking the Camino and the solitude, gratitude, and communion with others it facilitates.

Resources:
• Learn more about Matthew Pinto here
• Check out Matthew’s initiatives: Ascension Press, the Theology of the Body Institute, and Catholic Exchange.

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Catholic Education Saves Souls w/ Patrick Reilly May 14, 2024

How is a good Catholic education foundational in forming the whole human person?Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Patrick Reilly, president, CEO, and founder of The Cardinal Newman Society, which promotes and defends faithful Catholic formation, to talk about Catholic education—what it is, its potential downfalls, and its critical importance in society today.
Resources:

• Learn more about Patrick Reilly and his work here
• Discover the incredible mission of the Newman Guide Society

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The Truth of the Eucharist w/ Sr. Albert Marie Surmanski May 07, 2024

What does it mean to be good at believing in the Eucharist? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Sr. Albert Marie Surmanski, a Dominican sister of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, and professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas, to discuss the profound gift of the Eucharist. In their conversation, they address the beauty of Eucharistic spirituality and the teaching of transubstantiation.

Resources:

Learn more about Sr. Albert Marie Surmanski and her work here
Discover the beautiful mission of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist

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The Power of Patristic Preaching w/ Rev. Andrew Hofer Apr 30, 2024

Why are the teachings of the early Church Fathers still critically important today? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Rev. Andrew Hofer, Dominican priest, professor at the Dominican House of Studies, and editor of the peer-reviewed Catholic publication The Thomist. They discuss Rev. Hofer's new book, The Power of Patristic Preaching, exploring how seven Fathers navigated confusion in the early Church and how the fruits of their labor are still being reaped in our times.

Resources:

Learn about Rev. Andrew Hofer and his accomplishments here
Read more about The Power of Patristic Teaching here
Check out The Thomist

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Frodo’s Journey w/ Joseph Pearce Apr 23, 2024

What deeply Christian truths are hidden in J.R.R. Tolkien’s most famous work? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Joseph Pearce, internationally acclaimed author and visiting professor at Ave Maria University, to talk about finding the profound Catholic themes in J.R.R Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings while exploring issues such as divine providence, suffering, and original sin.

Resources:

Learn more about Professor Joseph Pearce and his work on his website
Read Joseph Pearce’s work on the Christian character of Frodo’s Journey

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Fulton Sheen’s Teaching on the Demonic w/ Fr. David Tomaszycki Apr 16, 2024

How does recovering a sense of the demonic help in appreciating the Good News of Christ? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Fr. David Tomaszycki, an Ave Maria University alumnus and priest from the Archdiocese of Detroit, to discuss his soon-to-be-published book which addresses “Fulton Sheen on the Demonic,” exploring themes such as the signs of the demonic and three weapons that can be used against them.

Resources:

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The Way of Joy w/ Archbishop Menamparampil Apr 09, 2024

How does the work of evangelization lead to true joy? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil, who was ordained in 1965 in Northeast India and is the recipient of a World Peace Award, to discuss his encounters with St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and how the Catholic Church evangelizes in today’s diverse global environment.

Resources:

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Exodus 90 & The Eucharist w/ Dr. Jared Staudt Apr 02, 2024

How does Exodus 90 help men escape their bonds and embrace true leadership? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Jared Staudt, AMU alumnus and Director of Content for Exodus 90, to talk about how Exodus 90 focuses on bringing men to freedom by means of prayer, asceticism, and fraternity, and how this process is sustained and nourished by the Eucharist.

Resources:

Learn more about Dr. Jared Staudt and his work here
Check out the mission and success of Exodus 90

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Till We Have Faces w/ Joseph Pearce Mar 26, 2024

How should human beings love?

Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Catholic literature scholar Joseph Pearce discuss C.S. Lewis’s wonderfully insightful retelling of the myth of Cupid and Psyche, Till We Have Faces. In this episode, they address how this novel both parallels C.S. Lewis’s The Four Loves and reveals the great complexity of loving as a human; how we must give in order to receive.

Resources:

Learn more from Professor Joseph Pearce on his website

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The Creative Creature w/ Fr. Joseph Fessio Mar 19, 2024

How did G.K Chesterton help society grow in wonder and gratitude?

Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Fr. Joseph Fessio, Jesuit priest, founder and editor of Ignatius Press, and founding provost of Ave Maria University, discuss G.K. Chesterton’s remarkable book, The Everlasting Man. They explore how this book provides an incredible overview of human history, philosophy, and religion, and how they can be understood within the context of Christ.

Resources:

Learn more about Fr. Joseph Fessio and his work with Ignatius Press here

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The Pope Who Changed the World w/ Patrick Novecosky Mar 12, 2024

Who was Pope St. John Paul II and how did he reshape the world’s approach to the Catholic faith? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Patrick Novecosky, award-winning author of 100 Ways John Paul II Changed the World and founder of NovaMedia, to discuss some key aspects of Pope St. John Paul II’s remarkable biography and influential papacy, explaining the profound mark he left on the world.

Resources:

Learn more about Patrick and his work here
Check out NovaMedia, a “marketing and communications firm that helps Catholic (and other) organizations” get their message heard/communicate their messages

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Recovering the Sacrament of Marriage w/ John Clark Feb 27, 2024

What is Matrimony and why should it be protected as the primordial sacrament? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by John Clark, author, political speech writer, and columnist for the National Catholic Register, to discuss the importance of recognizing the sacramentality of marriage. They address themes such as the primary purpose of marriage, its indissolubility, and how it was instituted.

Resources:

Check out John Clark’s articles on Catholic family life & apologetics here
Learn more about John’s newest book, Betrayed Without a Kiss, which “seeks to identify the critical marital problems impacting the Church” today

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Spiritual Theology According to Aquinas w/ Fr. Gregory Pine Feb 20, 2024

How can St. Thomas Aquinas’ carefully presented theological truths lead us to a place of personal intimacy with God? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Gregory Pine of the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C. and host of podcasts and classes on Aquinas 101 with the Thomistic Institute. They discuss why we should seek to learn about prayer and spiritual theology from Aquinas.

Resources:

Learn more about Fr. Gregory Pine and his work here
Check out Fr. Pine and Matt Fradd’s book on Marian Consecration with Aquinas

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Virtue in the Workplace w/ Dr. Andrew Abela Feb 13, 2024

What does it mean to have good ethics and how should they guide our approach to business?Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Dr. Andrew Abela, professor of marketing and Dean of the Busch School of Business at the Catholic University of America, discuss the necessity of upholding ethics in the business world, explaining how this is only possible through the cultivation and practice of virtue.

Resources:

Learn more about Dr. Andrew Abela’s work

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Prophecy and Revelation in the Wisdom of Solomon w/ Dr. Mark Giszczak Feb 06, 2024

How does the book of Wisdom encourage us to unite humanity’s philosophical pursuit of wisdom with God’s revelation in history? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Dr. Mark Giszczak, professor of scripture and theology at the Augustine Institute, unpack the Wisdom of Solomon, while addressing related themes such as how Scripture should be approached according to the Second Vatican Council.

Resources:

Explore the informative and approachable Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture
Read more about Dr. Mark Giszczak and his achievements here
Check out Dr. Mark’s new book on the Wisdom of Solomon
Learn more about the incredible work of the Augustine Institute

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Freedom Under God w/ Dr. James Patterson Jan 30, 2024

Who was Fulton Sheen and how did he advocate for authentic freedom? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Dr. James Patterson, professor of politics at Ave Maria University and scholar of Fulton Sheen, discuss Fulton Sheen’s seminal work, Freedom Under God, while exploring how Bishop Sheen was one of the most effective Catholic apologists in American history.

Resources:

[link to another video with Dr. Patterson/about Fulton Sheen]

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A Call to Christian Unity w/ Dr. Daniel Lendman Jan 23, 2024

How does the Book of Romans help us to understand the nature of our salvation? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Daniel Lendman, assistant professor of theology at Ave Maria University, to discuss the book of Romans by St. Paul. Their conversation covers some of the deep theological themes of this book and why it has been the cause of ongoing controversy between Christians.

Resources:

From the Catholic Theology Show Archives: Made for Worship| Preparing for Holy Week with Dr. Daniel Lendman

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The Christian Call to Mission w/ Fr. John Riccardo Jan 16, 2024

How can we embrace the Christian call to mission in today’s world? In this episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Catholic priest and founder of The Rescue Project, Fr. John Riccardo, to discuss the importance of making time to evangelize. Their conversation provides insight into how the Gospel addresses the crisis of loneliness sweeping the globe and what motivated Fr. Riccardo to begin his own journey of mission.

Resources:

Learn more about Fr. Riccardo’s Rescue Project
Check out another episode with Fr. Riccardo here

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The Theology of a Hero w/ Dr. Matthew Levering Jan 09, 2024

How has the Catholic “giant” of our time, Bishop Robert Barron, evangelized and catechized this generation? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Dr. Matthew Levering, Catholic scholar and noted editor and author, sit down to discuss Dr. Levering’s new work on the theology of Bishop Robert Barron. They think about how Bishop Barron successfully reaches fallen away Catholics and students of theology alike and helps them to recover a profound confidence in the truths of their Catholic faith.

Resources:

Dive deeper with Dr. Matthew Levering’s work on Bishop Barron
Learn more about Bishop Robert Barron’s work as the founder of Word on Fire

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J.R.R. Tolkien and the Catechesis on Creation w/ Joseph Pearce Jan 02, 2024

How can creation be good when sin and evil exist? Today, Dr. Dauphinais and Catholic scholar Joseph Pearce discuss The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien, hearkening to the Catechism of the Catholic Church’s call for a “catechesis on creation.” They unpack how the role of music in Middle Earth’s creation story grants insight into God’s continual work of unfolding the harmony of creation, inviting us to participate in it through our creativity, and providentially operating amid the discordance of evil.

Resources:

Read the section on creation in the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Learn more from Professor Joseph Pearce on his website
Take Professor Pearce’s FREE short course on The Genius of J.R.R. Tolkien from The Pursuit of Wisdom by Ave Maria University

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A Catholic Approach to Fertility w/ Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk Dec 26, 2023

What is Catholic bioethics and how should it guide our approach to fertility and infertility? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, a Catholic priest, neuroscientist, and writer, discuss the proper relationship between faith and science. They address themes such as whether the Church should be involved in scientific conversation, while focusing primarily on in vitro fertilization (IVF) and its challenging moral consequences.

Resources:

Learn more about why IVF is wrong and other contemporary moral problems from Fr. Tad’s bioethics videos

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Learning to Pray with Saint Bonaventure w/ Fr. Rick Martignetti Dec 19, 2023

What does it mean to perfect our love for God? In this episode, Dr. Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Rick Martignetti, Franciscan priest and director of campus ministry at Ave Maria University, to discuss his book Perfect Love, a collection of reflections on prayer inspired by Saint Bonaventure. Fr. Rick speaks about what the Seraphic Doctor can teach Christians today about prayer, contemplation, and love for God.

Resources:

Perfect Love: Forty Stories and Reflections Inspired by Saint Bonaventure’s De Perfectione Vitae by Fr. Rick Martignetti, OFM
Hidden Beauty: Reflections on Saint Bonaventure’s Tree of Life by Fr. Rick Martignetti, OFM

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Leaf by Niggle w/ Joseph Pearce Dec 12, 2023

What truths about the world and human experience can short stories reveal? In today’s episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Catholic scholar Joseph Pearce look at Leaf by Niggle, J.R.R. Tolkien’s short story filled with profound themes of beauty, creativity, the gift of time, and the afterlife.

Resources:

Learn more from Professor Joseph Pearce on his website
Sign up for Professor Pearce’s FREE short course, The Genius of J.R.R. Tolkien, from The Pursuit of Wisdom by Ave Maria University

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A Foretaste of Future Glory w/ Fr. Romanus Cessario Dec 05, 2023

How does Christ work in the Church through the Sacraments? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais converses with Fr. Romanus Cessario, Adam Cardinal Maida professsor of Theology at Ave Maria University, about his latest book entitled The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church. Fr. Cessario looks at each of the seven sacraments, their reality and unchanging nature, and how they continue Christ’s saving work in the souls of men.

Resources:

The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church by Fr. Romanus Cessario
Related episode: The Sacraments | Friendship with Christ with Dr. Roger Nutt
From the Catholic Theology Show archives: What is Truth? | Theology of St. Thomas Aquinas with Fr. Romanus Cessario

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C.S. Lewis and the Laws of Nature w/ Fr. Joseph Fessio Nov 28, 2023

Are miracles likely and believable? In today’s episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Fr. Joseph Fessio, founder and editor of Ignatius Press and founding provost of Ave Maria University, unpack Miracles by C.S. Lewis. Their conversation provides insight into this challenging apologetic work which makes an argument for God's existence by discussing the wonders that God works and their place in the laws of nature.

Resources:

Ignatius Press website
Catch our previous episode with Fr. Fessio: G.K. Chesterton’s Orthodoxy and God’s Creation

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The Wisdom of Fairyland w/ Joseph Pearce Nov 21, 2023

Can myths and fairy stories help us to better understand reality? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Catholic academic Joseph Pearce discuss J.R.R. Tolkien’s essay On Fairy Stories. Guided by Tolkien’s work, their conversation explores the rationality of story, the actual definition of myth, and the transformative effect that fairy worlds have on our hearts and minds.

Resources:

From the Catholic Theology Show archives: The Theology of Tolkien | The One Ring and Redemption with Joseph Pearce

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Understanding the Angels w/ Dr. Mark Miravalle Nov 14, 2023

God and His holy angels exist but so does Satan – how can this be? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Mark Miravalle, Chair of Mariology at Ave Maria University and Franciscan University of Steubenville, for a brief exploration of angelology. Their conversation clarifies what we can believe about angels and demons amid today’s confusing extremes of empiricism and the occult, and what authentic doctrine on the angels can teach us about the created order.

Resources:

Catch the previous Catholic Theology Show episode with Dr. Miravalle: Why Do We Need Marian Consecration?

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Aiming for Virtue and Athletic Victory w/ Alan Webb Nov 07, 2023

Is there a connection between perseverance on the playing field and in the spiritual life? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais shares a conversation with Alan Webb, Ave Maria University’s track & field coach and former American record holder for fastest mile. Drawing on John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and of creation, Coach Webb shares how “the logic of sports is the logic of life” as we rely on Christ’s grace to strive towards discipline and excellence.

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Walker Percy and the Crisis of Meaning w/ Dr. Justin Bonanno Oct 31, 2023

Have we irrecoverably lost the true meanings of words and symbols? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Dr. Justin Bonanno, assistant professor of Communications at Ave Maria University, for a conversation about his new book, Walker Percy and the Crisis of Meaning. Dr. Bonanno shares how Percy’s creative and philosophical inquiry into the dilemmas of human existence intends to reestablish wonder by revivifying language and symbols.

Resources:

Walker Percy and the Crisis of Meaning by Justin N. Bonanno
Read the first 30 pages of Dr. Bonanno’s book on Google Books here
Lost in the Cosmos: The Last Self-Help Book by Walker Percy
The Message in the Bottle by Walker Percy
Signposts in a Strange Land by Walker Percy

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Suffering in Theology of the Body w/ Fr. Joseph Lugalambi Oct 24, 2023

Is it possible to view suffering as a meaningful gift? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Fr. Joseph Lugalambi, adjunct professor of theology at Ave Maria University. Fr. Joseph explains how our bodies—which are made for a communion of persons—have the capacity to suffer in a way that elevates us to a mystical union with God.

Resources:

Related episode: Is Theology of the Body Still Relevant? with Dr. Michael Waldstein
From the Catholic Theology Show Archives: Love in Recovery | Healing Women from Sexual Addictions with Rachael Killackey

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The Sacraments w/ Dr. Roger Nutt Oct 17, 2023

Why are the sacraments so prominent in Catholicism? Today, Dr. Roger Nutt, provost and professor of theology at Ave Maria University, returns to the show to converse with Dr. Dauphinais. Dr. Nutt elaborates on how the visible rites of the seven sacraments continually mediate Christ’s closeness and communion with us. In his book, General Principles of Sacramental Theology, Dr. Nutt delves into the seven sacraments as the divinely willed path to communion and friendship with God and humanity.

Resources:

General Principles of Sacramental Theology by Roger Nutt (Catholic Theology Show listeners receive 20% off at CUA press with code CT10)
Listen to Dr. Nutt’s first episode on the Catholic Theology Show: Why the Church Needs Catholic Universities
Episode 10 with Dr. Nutt: To Die Is Gain | All About Anointing of the Sick
Also with Dr. Nutt: Season 1, Episode 15 The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
COMING SOON: Dr. Roger Nutt’s free short course in The Pursuit of Wisdom series. See all available courses here.

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Can We Prove God Exists? w/ Dr. Joseph Trabbic Oct 10, 2023

Can natural reason show us the existence of God? Today, Dr. Dauphinais converses with Dr. Joseph Trabbic, professor of philosophy at Ave Maria University, to discuss Aquinas’s 5 ways and proofs for God’s existence. Together they show how faith, revelation, and natural reason strengthen our faith in God as Creator.

Resources:

Read Dr. Joseph Trabbic’s articles on The Catholic World Report

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What is Fundamental Theology? w/ Fr. Guy Mansini Oct 03, 2023

How does Theology clarify God’s voice in revelation? Today, Dr. Dauphinais converses with Fr. Guy Mansini, Benedictine priest and Max Seckler Chair of Theology at Ave Maria University. Fr. Mansini discusses how the complicated relationship between faith and philosophy maintains the clarity and simplicity of theology. In his book, Fundamental Theology, Fr. Mansini expounds upon the voice of God, how man hears it, and how it influences his beliefs.

Resources:

Fundamental Theology by Fr. Guy Mansini (Catholic Theology Show listeners receive 20% off at CUA press with code CT10)
Catch our prior episode with Fr. Mansini: Episode 13 Why Should We Care About Ecclesiology?

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Healing Women from Sexual Addictions w/ Rachael Killackey Sep 26, 2023

If both men and women struggle with sexual sin, is healing possible? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Rachael Killackey, alumna of Ave Maria University, as well as founder and executive director of Magdala Ministries. Rachael speaks about a woman's ability to recover love and worth amid the shame and isolation of pornography addictions.

Resources:

Learn more about Magdala Ministries
Love in Recovery by Rachael Killackey
From the Catholic Theology Show Archives: Is Theology of the Body Still Relevant? featuring Dr. Michael Waldstein

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Encountering Christ in Secular Society w/ Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone Sep 19, 2023

Can a Catholic education shape the secular political world? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of the Archdiocese of San Francisco about the central pillars of a Catholic education, principles that lead to deeper communion among the faithful, and effect change in contemporary society.

Resources:

Check out the Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine Worship

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The Last Battle and How to Die Well | Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis Sep 12, 2023

How can we live in a way that prepares us for death? In this seventh and final episode of the “Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis” miniseries, Dr. Dauphinais speaks about the theme of recovering moral wisdom in the modern age by looking at The Last Battle—the closing Narnia novel—and The Abolition of Man.

Resources:

Catch the previous episode of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis”: The Magician’s Nephew and Strength in Suffering

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The Magician’s Nephew and Strength in Suffering | Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis Sep 05, 2023

Why does God allow us to suffer? In the sixth installment of “Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis,” Dr. Michael Dauphinais discusses The Magician’s Nephew and The Problem of Pain to explore the profound and perennial questions about finding God in our suffering.

Resources:

Catch last week’s episode of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis”: Courage, Communication, The Horse, and His Boy

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Conversion, Communication, The Horse, and His Boy | Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis Aug 29, 2023

Can our pride prevent us from speaking the truth? In the fifth part of “Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis”, Dr. Dauphinais turns to The Horse and His Boy and the second half of Mere Christianity to discuss how the Christian faith provides a roadmap leading us out of prideful competition and into true communion with God.

Resources:

Catch the previous episode of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis”: The Silver Chair and Seeing God

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The Silver Chair and Seeing God | Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis Aug 22, 2023

Do miracles conflict with human reason? In this fourth installment of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis,” Dr. Michael Dauphinais discusses The Silver Chair and Miracles, showing how human reason points to the marvels of God’s Divine Reason that disclose His goodness as Creator.

Resources:

Listen to the previous episode of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis”: Desire, Glory, and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

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Desire, Glory, and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader | Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis Aug 15, 2023

Can we truly desire God, or does our worldliness limit us? In the third episode of the “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis” miniseries, Dr. Dauphinais speaks about The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and the sermon “The Weight of Glory” to explore the true nature of the glory that we are meant to desire.

Resources:

Listen to the first episode of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis”: Mere Christianity & The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe
Listen to the second episode of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis”: Courage in Prince Caspian

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Courage in Prince Caspian | Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis Aug 08, 2023

Why is courage necessary for all other virtues? In this second episode of the “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis” miniseries, Dr. Michael Dauphinais discusses the virtue of courage by looking in particular at Lewis’s Prince Caspian and The Funeral of a Great Myth.

Resources:

Catch the first episode of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis,” a Catholic Theology Show miniseries: Mere Christianity & The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe

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Mere Christianity & The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe | Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis Aug 01, 2023

What can C.S. Lewis show us about Christianity? In this first episode of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis”—a Catholic Theology Show miniseries—Dr. Dauphinais dives into The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe and Mere Christianity, exploring how Lewis uses both reason and imagination to impart Christian truth through two of his best-known works.

Resources:

Listen to our past episode on Narnia with Professor Joseph Pearce! Further up and Further In | Discovering Narnia
Another past episode on C.S. Lewis: Catholic Fantasy & the Importance of Storytelling | Tolkien, Chesterton, C.S. Lewis with Dr. John Jasso

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Creation and the Big Bang w/ Sister Mary Elizabeth Merriam, O.P. Jul 25, 2023

Can we believe in the Big Bang Theory and God's Creation? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Sister Mary Elizabeth Merriam, O.P., discuss how the union of faith and science reveals the intelligibility of creation, particularly in the Big Bang and its Catholic origins.

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Developing a Personal Relationship with Christ w/ Mike Timmis Jul 18, 2023

How can we connect with Christ personally? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Mike Timmis, author and former chairman of Prison Fellowship International, to discuss how our calling to friendship—first with God and then with others—is the heart of Catholic evangelization.

Resources:

The Journey to Ultimate Friendship by Mike Timmis

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Truth and the Catholic University w/ Father Juan Vélez Jul 11, 2023

Why must higher education be dedicated to the truth of faith and revelation? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais converses with Father Juan Vélez, a priest of the Opus Dei prelature and St. John Henry Newman scholar, to look at how Newman’s witness to reason and faith is instrumental for Catholic universities in society today.

Resources:

A Guide to John Henry Newman: His Life and Thought edited by Father Juan R. Vélez
Passion for Truth: The Life of John Henry Newman by Father Juan R. Velez

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The Philosophy of Femininity and Masculinity w/ Dr. Maria Fedoryka Jul 04, 2023

How can we define femininity and masculinity in an age opposed to objectivity? In this episode, Dr. Dauphinais talks with Dr. Maria Fedoryka, associate professor of philosophy at Ave Maria University, to discuss the fundamental differences between man and woman from a philosophical perspective.

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Serving the Mission of the Church w/ Fr. John Riccardo Jun 27, 2023

What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ in today’s world? In this episode, Dr. Dauphinais sits down with Fr. John Riccardo, priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit and founder of the Rescue Project, to discuss the necessity of embracing the Christian mission with intentionality and confidence.

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Augustine's Teaching on Grace w/ Dr. Gerald Boersma Jun 20, 2023

What can the writings of St. Augustine teach us about original sin and salvation? In this episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Dr. Gerald Boersma, associate professor of theology at Ave Maria University, to discuss the critical importance of grace in the Christian life, according to St. Augustine’s most notable works.

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Why You Should Read Dante's Divine Comedy w/ Dr. Deana Basile Kelly Jun 13, 2023

What does Dante’s journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven show us today? Dr. Dauphinais converses with Dr. Deana Basile Kelly, professor of literature and Italian at Ave Maria University, to explore how the Divine Comedy invites us to turn toward God so we might one day see His light.

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A Thomistic View of the Real Presence w/ Dr. Jeffrey Walkey Jun 06, 2023

How do we know Christ is present in the Holy Eucharist? In this episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais talks with Dr. Jeffrey Walkey, assistant professor of theology at Ave Maria University, to consider the nature of Christ’s Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament through the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas.

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The Holy Eucharist as Sacrifice w/ Dr. Lawrence Feingold May 30, 2023

Why did Jesus institute the Eucharist? In this episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais converses with Dr. Lawrence Feingold, professor of theology at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, exploring how the Eucharistic sacrifice is a profound gift of love from Christ the Bridegroom, inviting us to share His life of glory.

Resources:

The Eucharist: Mystery of Presence, Sacrifice, and Communion by Lawrence Feingold

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The Theology of Tolkien w/ Joseph Pearce May 23, 2023

Is the most popular book of the 20th century a “fundamentally Catholic work”? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by acclaimed Catholic writer and scholar Joseph Pearce to discuss The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. During their conversation, Professor Pearce unlocks some of the profound meanings surrounding the characters, events, and themes in this monumental work.

Resources:

Tolkien: Man and Myth: A Literary Life by Joseph Pearce
Learn more from Professor Joseph Pearce on his website

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Why Do We Need Marian Consecration? w/ Dr. Mark Miravalle May 16, 2023

Is devotion to Our Lady central to our relationship with Christ? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Mark Miravalle, Constance Schifflin Blum Chair of Mariology at Ave Maria University, to discuss how Mary's maternal intercession is essential for our redemption.

Resources:

For a non-Catholic perspective on Our Lady: Mary For Evangelicals by Tim Perry
Meet Your Mother: A Brief Introduction to Mary by Dr. Mark Miravalle

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An Introduction to Christology w/ Dr. Bruce Marshall May 09, 2023

Who is Jesus and what does He do for us? In this episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Bruce Marshall, professor of Theology at Southern Methodist University, to discuss what it means to understand Jesus Christ as Lord and how His transformative work of redemption is central to this identity.

Resources:

Thomas Aquinas and the Crisis of Christology edited by Michael Dauphinais, Andrew Hofer, and Roger W. Nutt; featuring an essay by Dr. Bruce D. Marshall (use code CT10 at the CUA store for podcast discount!)

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I am the Bread of Life w/ Father Thomas Weinandy, O.F.M. Cap. May 02, 2023

What do we receive from the Eucharist? In this episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais talks with author and theologian Father Thomas Weinandy, O.F.M. Cap., to look at how the Eucharistic gift of the Word Incarnate invites us to abide in Him fully and eternally.

Resources:

Volume 1 of Jesus Becoming Jesus | A Theological Interpretation of the Synoptic Gospels by Fr. Thomas Weinandy (coupon code: CT10)
Volume 2 of Jesus Becoming Jesus | A Theological Interpretation of the Gospel of John: Prologue and the Book of Signs by Fr. Thomas Weinandy (coupon code: CT10)
Volume 3 of Jesus Becoming Jesus | A Theological Interpretation of the Gospel of John: The Book of Glory and the Passion and Resurrection Narratives by Fr. Thomas Weinandy (coupon code: CT10)
Jesus: Essays in Christology by Fr. Thomas Weinandy (coupon code: CT10)
The Trinity: Eternity and Time by Fr. Thomas Weinandy (coupon code: CT10)

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The Holy Eucharist and the Bible w/ Dr. John Bergsma Apr 25, 2023

Is the Eucharist Biblical? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. John Bergsma, professor of theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, to discuss the biblical basis of Eucharistic worship, particularly through an understanding of covenant and sacrifice.

Resources:

New Testament Basics for Catholics by Dr. John Bergsma
Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic by Dr. John Bergsma
Catholic Introduction to the Bible: The Old Testament by Dr. John Bergsma

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Further Up and Further In w/ Joseph Pearce Apr 18, 2023

Can stories like the Chronicles of Narnia bring us closer to reality? Dr. Michael Dauphinais shares another conversation with acclaimed Catholic writer and scholar Joseph Pearce, this time to look at significant themes in C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia within a larger discussion of how stories can bring our souls “further up and further in.”

Resources:

Purchase Joseph Pearce’s book Further Up & Further In: Understanding Narnia from TAN Books (receive 15% off with coupon code AVEMARIA15)
Learn more from Professor Joseph Pearce on his website

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The Holy Eucharist and the Early Church Apr 11, 2023

How can the Church Fathers help us recover Eucharistic devotion? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais welcomes Msgr. Michael Heintz, academic dean at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, to discuss the centrality of the Eucharist within the Catholic Faith, in light of the Early Church’s heritage.

Resources:

The Catholic Theology Show’s episode on Benedict XVI: The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI

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Made for Worship w/ Dr. Daniel Lendman Apr 04, 2023

How can Holy Week bring us deeper into the Eucharistic liturgy? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Dr. Daniel Lendman, assistant professor of theology at Ave Maria University, to take a deep look at the liturgy of the Catholic Church and how the Paschal Triduum amplifies our call to worship.

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Reclaiming Vatican II w/ Fr. Blake Britton Mar 28, 2023

Can Catholics embrace the Second Vatican Council? This week, Dr. Dauphinais is joined by Fr. Blake Britton, author at the Word on Fire Institute, to talk about Vatican II: what it says, what it means, and how it can help deepen our relationship with Christ.

Resources:

Reclaiming Vatican II: What It (Really) Said, What It Means, and How It Calls Us to Renew the Church by Fr. Blake Britton
Sacrosanctum Concilium: Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Vatican II
Lumen Gentium: Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Vatican II
Dei Verbum: Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, Vatican II
Gaudium et Spes: Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, Vatican II

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The Importance of Studying Theology Daily w/ Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. Mar 21, 2023

Looking for practical ways to study Theology daily? This week, Dr. Dauphinais welcomes Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P., professor of Systematic and Moral Theology at the Dominican House of Studies, to discuss why we should be studying God daily, providing practical guidance on where to begin and how to do it.

Resources:

St. Thomas Aquinas’s brief Letter to Brother John on How to Study
Catechism of the Council of Trent (published under St. Pius V, 1566)
Catechism of the Catholic Church (published under St. John Paul II, 1992)
Secrets of the Interior Life, Only Jesus, and The Sanctifier by Archbishop Luis Martinez
This Tremendous Lover by Dom Eugene Boylan

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God Became Man w/ Joseph Pearce Mar 14, 2023

What does Christ’s humanity teach us about ourselves? This week, Dr. Dauphinais is joined again by acclaimed Catholic writer and scholar Joseph Pearce to discuss one of G. K. Chesterton’s greatest works, The Everlasting Man. Together, they unpack how an understanding of Christ vitally illumines and fulfills mankind’s history.

Resources:

Previous episode: An Introduction to Chestertonian Theology with Joseph Pearce

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Catholics in Early America w/ Dr. Michael Breidenbach Mar 07, 2023

Were Catholics included in the religious toleration of America’s founding? This week, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Michael Breidenbach, Associate Professor of History at Ave Maria University, to discuss religious freedom in early America, including several Catholics who were important to the nation’s political founding.

Resources:

Our Dear-Bought Liberty: Catholics and Religious Toleration in Early America by Michael Breidenbach

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G.K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy and God's Creation w/ Fr. Joseph Fessio Feb 28, 2023

Can the mysteries of creation lead us closer to Christ? Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Fr. Joseph Fessio, founder of Ignatius Press and founding provost of Ave Maria University, about the value of G.K. Chesterton’s Orthodoxy, exploring how he defends the goodness of existence.

Resources:

Books by G.K. Chesterton on Ignatius Press
Previous episode: An Introduction to Chestertonian Theology with Joseph Pearce

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What Does it Mean to be Holy? w/ Dr. Scott Hahn Feb 21, 2023

Since God alone is holy, can we be holy as well? This week, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Scott Hahn, president and founder of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, to look at how Scripture expresses God’s holiness and our own call to share in this mystery.

Resources:

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An Introduction to Chestertonian Theology w/ Joseph Pearce Feb 14, 2023

What makes G.K. Chesterton so compelling? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with acclaimed Catholic writer and scholar Joseph Pearce to hear his insights on Chestertonian wisdom, wit, and worldview. They discuss Pearce’s own conversion and briefly unpack The Man Who Was Thursday, along with Chesterton's other notable works.

Resources:

Wisdom and Innocence: A Life of G.K. Chesterton by Joseph Pearce

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Why Study Catholic Theology w/ Dr. William Riordan Feb 07, 2023

Why build a curriculum around theology? Dr. Michael Dauphinais welcomes Dr. William Riordan, Professor Emeritus of Theology at Ave Maria University, to share his involvement in the founding of AMU and the development of authentic, integral, and formative Catholic higher education.

Resources:

Divine Light: The Theology of Denys The Areopagite by William Riordan
The Mystical Theology by Dionysius the Areopagite translated by William Riordan

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Who Was St. Thomas More? w/ Dr. Travis Curtright Jan 31, 2023

What do the humanities have to do with holiness? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Travis Curtright, chair of the Humanities Department at Ave Maria University, to discuss what we can learn from St. Thomas More about education, prayer, and closeness to Christ in suffering.

Resources:

The One Thomas More by Travis Curtright
The Sadness of Christ by Thomas More
A Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation by Thomas More
Utopia by Thomas More (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought)
Yale’s Essential Works of Thomas More edited by Gerard Wegemer and Stephen Smith
Center for Thomas More Studies website
Moreana: Thomas More and Renaissance Studies Journal

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What is Truth? w/ Fr. Romanus Cessario Jan 24, 2023

Is St. Thomas Aquinas only for scholars? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Romanus Cessario, Adam Cardinal Maida Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University, to discuss insights on Saint Thomas Aquinas and how his thought pertains to all the faithful for salvation.

Resources:

The Godly Image: Christian Satisfaction in Aquinas by Fr. Romanus Cessario
Introduction to Moral Theology (Catholic Moral Thought) by Fr. Romanus Cessario
Sanctifying Truth: Thomas Aquinas on Christian Holiness by Fr. Romanus Cessario

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A Guide to Catholic Bioethics w/ Dr. Diann Ecret Jan 17, 2023

Just because we can, should we? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Diann Ecret, Assistant Professor of Nursing at Ave Maria University, to discuss Catholic Bioethics: what it is, how it came to be, why we need it, and how we can navigate 21st-century healthcare.

Resources:

National Catholic Bioethics Center NCBcenter.org

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The Value of Catholic Classical Education w/ Fr. Robert Sirico Jan 10, 2023

What's so special about classical education? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Robert Sirico, President Emeritus and Co-Founder of the Acton Institute, to discuss his work in Catholic classical education and the value it brings to our culture today.

Resources:

St. John Henry Newman Institute website
Acton Institute website

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The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI w/ Dr. Roger Nutt Jan 03, 2023

Remembering Joseph Ratzinger. In a special memorial episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost and Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University, to talk about the legacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and their memories of him as a priest, archbishop, cardinal, and pope.

Offering a map of his theological writings, Dr. Dauphinais and Dr. Nutt offer five key principles to understanding Pope Benedict's teaching that theology is primarily an encounter with the living God in the person of Jesus Christ: (1) by the Reason/Logos, (2) from the Bible, (3) through the Creed, (4) in the Liturgy, and (5) unto Heaven (as taught and lived by Ratzinger/Benedict XVI).
Please join us in praying for the repose of the soul of Pope Benedict. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

Resources:

Previous Episode: To Die is Gain | All About Anointing of the Sick with Dr. Roger Nutt
Previous Episode: Why Should We Care About Ecclesiology? with Fr. Guy Mansini
Encyclical Letter Spe Salvi by Pope Benedict XVI

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Why You Should Read Augustine's Confessions w/ Dr. John Cavadini Dec 27, 2022

Is there still more to learn from St. Augustine? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. John Cavadini, Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, to talk about the life of St. Augustine and the contributions of his Confessions to the Catholic Church.

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Why Should We Care About Ecclesiology? w/ Fr. Guy Mansini Dec 20, 2022

Why should we care about the history of the Church? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Guy Mansini, Max Seckler Chair of Theology at Ave Maria University, to discuss why we need the Church and the importance of ecclesiology.

Resources:

Ecclesiology (Sacra Doctrina) by Fr. Guy Mansini

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Preparing Our Hearts During Advent w/ Fr. Robert Garrity Dec 13, 2022

Is Advent a time to rejoice or a time to fast? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Robert Garrity, Associate Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University, to talk about how we can prepare our hearts for the coming of Our Lord during Advent, and answer some listener questions about Christmas traditions.

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Introduction to Thomas Aquinas w/ Dr. Roger Nutt Dec 06, 2022

How does Aquinas help us understand the Faith? In this special episode, Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost and Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University, interviews our host Dr. Michael Dauphinais about the 20th Anniversary of his book, Knowing the Love of Christ: An Introduction to the Theology of St. Thomas Aquinas.

Resources:

Knowing the Love of Christ: An Introduction to the Theology of St. Thomas Aquinas by Michael Dauphinais and Matthew Levering

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To Die is Gain w/ Dr. Roger Nutt Nov 29, 2022

What does it mean to die well? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost and Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University, about his new book on Anointing of the Sick, and how we can see death as a gain instead of a loss.

Resources:

To Die Is Gain: A Theological (re-)Introduction to the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick for Clergy, Laity, Caregivers, and Everyone Else by Dr. Roger Nutt
Previous Episode: Why the Church Needs Catholic Universities w/ Dr. Roger Nutt

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The Philosophy of Motherhood w/ Dr. Janice Chik Breidenbach Nov 22, 2022

Is there a need to study motherhood as a science? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Janice Chik Breidenbach, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Ave Maria University, talks about her Philosophy of Motherhood course at AMU, and what she's discovered through the study and practice of motherhood.

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Who was Bishop Fulton Sheen w/ Dr. James Patterson Nov 15, 2022

Was Fulton Sheen vital to the growth of American Catholicism? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. James Patterson, Chair and Associate Professor of Politics at Ave Maria University, to talk about his new book, which details the life of Bishop Fulton Sheen and the birth of Catholic media.

Resources:

Religion in the Public Square: Sheen, King, Falwell by Dr. James Patterson
Hail Mary Lecture Series: "Taking Venerable Fulton J. Sheen Seriously"
Bishop Fulton J. Sheen: "Life is Worth Living" (All Episodes)
Freedom Under God by Fulton J. Sheen
Justice and Charity by Fulton J. Sheen
The Life of Christ by Fulton J. Sheen
The World's First Love by Fulton J. Sheen
Three to Get Married by Fulton J. Sheen

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Is Theology of the Body Still Relevant w/ Dr. Michael Waldstein Nov 08, 2022

Why is the Church so strict about sex and marriage? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Michael Waldstein, Professor of Theology at Franciscan University, to talk about his new book, answer questions about love and marriage, and explain why Pope St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body is so important.

Resources:

Glory of the Logos in the Flesh: Saint John Paul's Theology of the Body by Michael Waldstein

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Catholic Fantasy & the Importance of Storytelling w/ Dr. John Jasso Nov 01, 2022

Does fantasy separate us from reality? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. John Jasso, Chair and Associate Professor of Communications and Literature at Ave Maria University, to discuss the importance of storytelling, using the examples of Catholic fantasy authors like J.R.R. Tolkien and G.K. Chesterton.

Resources:

VIDEO: "Chesterton, Tolkien, and the Rhetoric of Fairyland" by Dr. John Jasso

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Religious Liberty and the Freedom to Love w/ Louis Brown, Jr. Sep 27, 2022

Why do we need religious liberty? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Louis Brown, Jr., Executive Director of the Christ Medicus Foundation, to talk about the importance of religious liberty and the freedom to love.

*Note from the producers: We experienced some technical difficulties during the recording of this podcast; please forgive any dips in audio throughout this episode.

Resources:

Christ Medicus Foundation
Ave Maria University 2022 Convocation: Full Video
Ave Maria University 2022 Convocation Keynote Speech by Louis Brown, Jr.
Be Healed: A Guide to Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus in Your Life by Bob Schuchts
The John Paul II Healing Center
Christ Medicus CURO

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What is the New Evangelization w/ Josh Canning Sep 27, 2022

Do we need to evangelize baptized Catholics? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Josh Canning, co-founder of U Evangelize, about what the new evangelization is, and how we can share the love of Christ in a practical way.

Resources:

U Evangelize website

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How to Pray the Glory Be Better w/ Fr. Dominic Verner Sep 27, 2022

Can we share in the glory of God? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Dominic Verner, OP, to talk about how we can deepen our communion with God through the "Glory Be" prayer.

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Why the Church Needs Catholic Universities w/ Dr. Roger Nutt Sep 27, 2022

Can a university be authentically Catholic? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost and Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University, about the importance of Catholic higher education.

Resources:

Ex Corde Ecclesiae
"Way to Wisdom: An Introduction to Philosophy" by Karl Jaspers
"Man’s Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl

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How Does Thomas Aquinas Help Us Read the Bible w/ Dr. John Boyle Sep 27, 2022

Does Thomas Aquinas simplify scripture? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. John Boyle, Chair of Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas, to talk about how St. Thomas Aquinas helps us understand scripture in a fuller way.

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