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From Maternal Desperation to Best Selling Novel w/ Grace Fitzpatrick Oct 26, 2026

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Some of the best stories have been written out of love for one’s children, and Grace Fitzpatrick’s new book is no exception.

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Grace Fitzpatrick is the author of one of Amazon’s recent best sellers “The Stag with the Crystal Horns.” This book is a collection of ten fantasy stories that she came up with when caring for her children. In today’s episode, Andrew talks to her about these stories and how true fantasy stories can be both grim as well as hopeful. They highlight the value and importance of robust fairy tales for both children and adults and the increased interest of these stories in our modern age.

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How to Reform the Church from a Person Working within the Church w/ Jayd Henricks Oct 19, 2026

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rm the Church from a Person Working within the Church w/ Jayd Henricks

Jayd Henricks has been working for the Catholic Church for over a decade, and today he reflects on his experiences and suggests ways to bring about reform and renewal.

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Today, we are honored to talk to Jayd Henricks who worked for the USCCB for over 11 years, including six years as the executive director of government relations. He joins Andrew Petiprin to talk about some of these experiences. The two talk about the institution of the Church, the USCCB, the state of our priests and bishops today, and the “liturgy wars” we are starting to see unfold in our communities. His inciteful commentary is refreshing both for his honesty and realism, but also for his insights and hope for the future of the Church. In short, he encourages the institution of the Church and her leaders to turn more to Christ in His fullness for as Pope Leo XIV states “unless we give Christ in his fullness, we give very little.”

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St. Carlo Acutis's Five Steps to Become a Saint Oct 12, 2026

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Today is the feast day of Saint Carlo Acutis, the youth who became a saint through his love for Christ in the Eucharist.

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We are honored to be joined by Msgr. Anthony Figueiredo to talk about the great saint Carlo Acutis. Msgr. Figueiredo is the author of the book “Carlo Acutis Saint of the Young,” and in this episode he talks to Andrew Petiprin about the five steps Saint Carlo followed to become a saint. Msgr. Figueiredo emphasizes that if you have the desire to become a saint and follow these steps, you too can become a saint!

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A Catholic Approach to Abortion, Transgenderism, and Other Matters of Conscience w/ Dr. Christopher Kaczor Oct 05, 2026

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While not always easy, discussions about abortion, transgenderism, and other hot button issues are extremely important, and today Dr. Kaczor provides a Catholic approach to these topics.

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Dr. Christopher Kaczor is the president of the American Catholic Philosophical Association, professor of philosophy at Loyola Marymount University, and author of the new book “Vital Conflicts,” which explores three of the most controversial issues in bioethics—abortion, transgender, and claims of conscience. He joins Andrew Petiprin today to discuss this new book and the bioethical issues it covers. In particular, Dr. Kaczor discusses how to have a fruitful conversation with people on these topics, and he highlights one of his favorite arguments against abortion that came from an atheist. He and Andrew also dive deeper into the mind/body problem that plagues these issues of human sexuality. This conversation and corresponding book are a great resource for people who are interested in the Catholic position on these matters and for Catholics who want to know more about the arguments behind the Church’s teachings.

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Henri de Lubac on Vatican II’s Dei Verbum w/ Dr. David Grumett Sep 28, 2026

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Dei Verbum is one of the most famous and pivotal works of Vatican II and thanks to the newly translated Divine Revelation, English speakers can now read Henri de Lubac’s commentary on this Constitution on Divine Revelation.

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Dr. David Grumett is an expert in Henri de Lubac’s theology, and today he joins us to discuss de Lubac’s work on Dei Verbum. He and Andrew discuss the continued importance of Dei Verbum in the life of the Church. David highlights de Lubac’s focus on divine revelation as an immeasurable gift that God makes of Himself to us and the importance of our faith as a response to this self-gift. David also touches on the importance of Sacred Scripture in Salvation history and the key differences between a Protestant and Catholic approach to the Bible. This episode will not only give you a new appreciation for Scripture, but also for de Lubac himself as he increasingly becomes a more well-known theologian.

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Blessed Fulton Sheen: Who Was the Man Behind the TV Screen? w/ Dr. Cheryl Hughes Sep 21, 2026

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This Thursday, Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified so we are joined by Dr. Cheryl Hughes, a Sheen scholar, to talk about his life and work.

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Blessed Fulton Sheen was beloved by Catholics and non-Catholics alike, and his teachings and lectures were widely viewed on both ratio and TV. But his personal life and upbringing are often overlooked. So today, Dr. Hughes talks about the personal side of Fulton Sheen—his childhood, education, and daily life. She details how he got his name, his life as a farmer, what he ate, his time as an altar server, and much more. In many ways, he is an example of an ordinary man that God worked through to do extraordinary things for Christ, His Church, and even America at large.

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A Personal Account of Meeting Blessed Fulton Sheen w/ Fr. Dennis Brown Sep 14, 2026

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Fr. Dennis Brown was just a young man when he reached out to Blessed Fulton Sheen, and instead of ignoring him, the archbishop invited the future priest into his apartment to pray with him and offer words of advice.

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Ben Eriksen sits down with his friend Fr. Dennis Brown to talk about his personal correspondence Blessed Fulton Sheen. Fr. Dennis recalls how his high school teacher introduced him to the teachings of the archbishop, and then how Fulton Sheen invited him into his apartment after he sent him a letter. Fr. Dennis gives some personal stories and shares the last letter that Fulton Sheen wrote to him.

Fr. Dennis and Ben also talk about the newly released Fulton Sheen title “Power of Love” which is a collection of never-before-seen writings from Sheen’s conference lectures on love. This powerful and perennial book has an ocean of metaphors that reveals the true nature and depth of love.

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Receiving God’s Mercy After Performing Abortions w/ Dr. Bruchalski Sep 07, 2026

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Dr. Bruchalski is an ex-abortionist, but more than, that he is a son of God the Father, and he joins us today to talk about sin, God’s mercy, and the future of the pro-life movement.

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A repeat visitor to the Ignatius Press Podcast, Dr. Bruchalski is a well-known doctor who serves women of all ages through Tepeyac OBGYN. He has written an amazing book “Two Patients” where he describes his history as an OBGYN who performed abortions, but then later reverted to Catholicism and her authentic teachings on faith and morals.

However, today we will focus less on his own personal story which was the subject of our last episode with him, and instead zero in on what he learned from his conversion and years in the medical field. He and Ben Eriksen discuss his reasons for joining the medical field and how the devil slowly tempted him and misinformed him. They also discuss what parents should do when their children fall astray and what doctors should do when their patients seek immoral treatments. Finally, they examine the future of the prolife movement after the overturning of Roe vs. Wade. This is an enlightening discussion which demonstrates the mercy God offers to all of us.

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St. Augustine’s Recently Discovered Homilies Highlight Why Everyone Must Read Him w/ Mike Aquilina Aug 31, 2026

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This year, two of St. Augustine’s homilies were discovered, and while the details have not yet been publicly shared, Mike Aquilina argues that they highlight the unique Augustine moment that the Church is currently experiencing.

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St. Augustine is quoted in the catechism more than any other theologian; the newly elected Pope Leo XIV is an Augustinian; and now two of St. Augustine’s homilies are discovered. We are truly living through an Augustinian moment, and so we are delighted to have Mike Aquilina back on the podcast to discuss this Father of the Church as we celebrate his feast day and the end of August.

In this episode. Mike and Andrew discuss why everyone should read St. Augustine, where to begin with his works, and why his writings are so relevant for us today. Mike beautifully captures the heart of St. Augustine, and Mike’s passion for this great saint is infectious to all who listen. We highly recommend this episode and Mike’s books for those who know little about St. Augustine or for those who are lifelong devotees and want to learn more.

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When Will There Be Another Ecumenical Council? w/ Paul Senz Aug 24, 2026

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The Catholic Church has a lot of different types of meetings from Church council meetings to nationwide assemblies. But today Paul Senz will discuss the biggest and most important type of councils—ecumenical councils.

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There have only been twenty-two ecumenical councils since Ascension of Christ, but each one has had great impact on the life of the Church. The most recent ecumenical council was the Second Vatican Council. Our guest today, Paul Senz, has written a book about the councils and joins Andrew Peteprin to talk about what a council is and why they are important. The two also will discuss the ongoing effects of Vatican II and hypothesize whether or not we will see another council in our lifetime.

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