Catholic Theology Show

Latest Episodes:

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

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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