The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture - Bishop Robert Barron

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WOF 157: The Greatest Woman Ever Dec 10, 2018

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William Wordsworth called Mary, the mother of Jesus, "our tainted nature's solitary boast." Who was this extraordinary woman, and how should we understand the key dogmas about her life and nature? Bishop Barron offers a crash course on Mary in today's episode. A listener asks why God created us as humans instead of as angels.

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WOF 156: The Advent Revolution Dec 03, 2018

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Is the season of Advent just a cozy, sentimental period before Christmas? Or is it a time of spiritual revolution? Bishop Barron discusses this important period and shares some of his Advent recommendations. A listener asks how to make sense of slavery in the Bible.

WOF 155: Understanding Newman's Great Autobiography (Part 2 of 2) Nov 26, 2018

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John Henry Newman's spiritual autobiography, Apologia Pro Vita Sua, is widely recognized as a classic of religious literature. Chronicling his conversion from Anglicanism to Catholicism, it explores the arguments and discoveries that convinced the Anglican churchman to cross the Tiber. In today's episode, we share the second half of talk Bishop Barron gave on the book and its influence.

(Click here to listen to the first half.)

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WOF 154: Who was John Henry Newman? (Part 1 of 2) Nov 19, 2018

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John Henry Newman's spiritual autobiography, Apologia Pro Vita Sua, is widely recognized as a classic of religious literature. Chronicling his conversion from Anglicanism to Catholicism, it explores the arguments and discoveries that convinced the Anglican churchman to cross the Tiber. In today's episode, we share the first half of talk Bishop Barron gave on the book and its influence.

NOTE: Do you like this podcast, and Bishop Barron's other great work? Help support us by donating at http://wordonfireshow.com/giving. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and donate today.

WOF 153: Listener Q&A with Bishop Barron Nov 12, 2018

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This week, Bishop Barron answers questions from all over the world. If you have a question, be sure to visit AskBishopBarron.com.

WOF 152: Is Stephen Hawking Right About God? Nov 05, 2018

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In Stephen Hawking's new book, Brief Answers to the Big Questions, published just a few months after his death, the famed scientists suggests that God does not exist and the universe does not require an explanation. Is he right? Bishop Barron discusses those claims in today's episode.

WOF 151: Synod Wrap Up with Bishop Barron Oct 29, 2018

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As the Synod on Youth wraps up at the Vatican, Bishop Barron shares his final thoughts on the meeting.

WOF 149: Who was Hans Urs von Balthasar? Oct 15, 2018

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Today we share a sample lesson from Bishop Barron's flagship course inside our new Word on Fire Institute. His 12-part course is on Hans Urs von Balthasar, and it explores Balthasar's impact, his major works, and his key ideas. This first lesson covers Balthasar's life and times. Enjoy!

NOTE: To get the other 11 lessons from the course, sign up today for the Word on Fire Institute >> https://wordonfire.institute

WOF 148: Listening to Young People Talk About the Church Oct 08, 2018

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A few days before leaving for the 2018 Synod on Youth in Rome, Bishop Barron hosted a listening session with a group of young people at Villanova Preparatory School in his region. The goal was to invite the kids to share their ideas, desires, and concerns, so that Bishop Barron could bring those insights with him to the Synod discussions. Today we share the audio of that discussion. Enjoy!

NOTE: Be sure to visit WordFromRome.com to see all of Bishop Barron's daily video updates from the Synod!

WOF 147: Introducing the Word on Fire Institute Oct 01, 2018

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Today marks the grand opening of the Word on Fire Institute! It's one of the pillars of our Word on Fire Movement, and it's a place where you'll find online training in evangelization, theology, and the spiritual life. You'll get courses taught by Bishop Barron, his Word on Fire team, and world-class professors. In today's episode, we get more details from Bishop Barron and learn how to sign up.

Click here to learn more >> https://wordonfire.institute

Bonus Link >> Bishop Barron's Reddit Q&A

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