Catholic Theology Show

Latest Episodes:

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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