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Outside the Walls is a weekly Catholic radio program that "Explores the Foundations of Faith and the Implications of Faith on daily life."

TL Putnam


    • Jun 7, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 524 EPISODES

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    The Outside the Walls podcast hosted by Timothy Putnam is a refreshing and thought-provoking show that delves into various aspects of the Catholic faith. With its genuine, earnest, and thoughtful approach, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Catholic teachings and apply them to real-life situations.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the quality of the conversations and insights offered by both Timothy as the host and his guests. The interviews are well-prepared and informed, with Timothy asking piercing and insightful questions that delve deep into the root of truth. The emphasis on storytelling adds an engaging element to each episode, making it both entertaining and intellectually satisfying. Additionally, the wide variety of topics covered ensures that there is something for everyone, from discussions about Catholic teachings to timely responses to current events.

    Another standout feature of The Outside the Walls podcast is Timothy's ability to create a level tone throughout each episode. He does not interrupt or talk over his guests, allowing them space to share their thoughts and perspectives fully. This respectful approach enhances the listening experience and allows for a more balanced conversation.

    While it is challenging to find any negative aspects of this podcast, one potential drawback could be that it may not appeal to listeners who are not interested in or open to discussions about Catholic teachings. However, for those who are seeking intellectual stimulation rooted in scripture, compassion, relevance, and a distinctly Catholic worldview, this podcast exceeds expectations.

    In conclusion, The Outside the Walls podcast offers an exceptional listening experience for Catholics looking to deepen their faith outside of Mass. Timothy Putnam's dedication to educating listeners on Catholic teachings while providing a spiritual refuge in our digital Information Age is commendable. With its interesting conversations, unique music choices, and emphasis on storytelling, this podcast surpasses expectations and deserves high praise.



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    Latest episodes from Outside the Walls

    Praying with Our Feet: Dr. Ansel Augustine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 56:00


    Ansel Augustine, D. Min, is a minister, speaker, and advocate for social justice with over twenty-five years of experience serving marginalized communities. Dr. Augustine has integrated his faith and his expertise on Catholic social teaching with an unstoppable passion for justice by casting the service net wide to BlackCatholics, youth, young adults, campus students, and prisoners.Dr. Augustine serves as the Assistant Director of African American Affairs at the USCCB Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church.He joins us today to talk about his book, Praying with Our Feet: Encountering God in the Margins, available at Loyola Press.

    Habemus Papam! On Papal Transitions - Fr. Matthew Mary Bartow, MFVA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 56:00


    Fr. Matthew Mary Bartow, a priest with the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word and an Assistant Chaplain at EWTN in Alabama joins us to reflect on the election of Pope Leo XIV, and talk about a proper disposition toward the pope. He shares with us his own journey with Pope Francis, and we talk a bit about how to handle all the media fervor surrounding any new pope.

    Love Heals: On the Greatest Commandment - Sonja Corbitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 56:00


    Sonja Corbitt is the “Bible Study Evangelista” and creator of “the best modernization of lectio" divina: the LOVE the Word® Bible study method and journal. She is a best-selling author and Telly Award winning broadcaster whose weekly show Evangelista Bible Study and other high-impact, multi-media Bible study resources create space for busy Christians to hear and experience God through the Scriptures. Sonja's work appears on CatholicTV, Catholic radio, and podcast. Learn more at SonjaCorbitt.com.Today we're talking about her book Love Heals, a study of the Great Commandment, published by Ave Maria Press.

    One Sunday at a Time: Meditating on Scripture - Mark Hart

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 56:00


    Mark Hart is the chief innovation officer at Life Teen International. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Hart is a blogger, podcaster, and international speaker. He is a research fellow at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology.He is an award-winning producer of Bible study DVDs and the author of more than twenty books, including the topic of our conversation today One Sunday at a Time: Preparing Your Heart for Weekly Mass for cycles A, B, and C published with Ave Maria Press.

    The Essential Guide to Ratzinger: Dr. Matthew Ramage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 56:00


    Dr. Matthew J. Ramage is Professor of Theology at Benedictine College where he is co-director of its Center for Integral Ecology. His research and writing concentrates especially on the theology of Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI, the wedding of ancient and modern methods of biblical interpretation, the dialogue between faith and science, and stewardship of creation. In addition to his other scholarly and outreach endeavors, Dr. Ramage is author, co-author, or translator of over fifteen books, including Dark Passages of the Bible (CUA Press, 2013), Jesus, Interpreted (CUA Press, 2017), The Experiment of Faith (CUA Press, 2020), From the Dust of the Earth: Benedict XVI, the Bible, and the Theory of Evolution (CUA Press, 2022). His most recent book, The Essential Guide to Ratzinger: The Man and his Message is available through Our Sunday Visitor.For more information on Dr. Ramage's work, visit his website, www.matthewramage.com.Today's show was sponsored in part by SockReligious.

    The Sacred Heart: Exuding the Love of Jesus - Dr. Dawn Eden Goldstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 54:55


    Dawn Eden Goldstein, JCL, SThD, is the author of The Sacred Heart: A Love for All Times available on LoyolaPress.comBorn in New York City, Dr. Goldstein began her working life as a rock-and-roll historian. She went on to editorial positions at the New York Post and the Daily News before publishing her first book in 2006. She is one of only a few women to hold both a doctorate in theology licensed by the Holy See and a licentiate in canon law. Dr. Goldstein's books have been translated into ten languages. She lives in Washington, DC, and has taught at universities and seminaries in the United States, England, and India. We discuss the development and practice of the devotion to the Sacred Heart historically, and how the practice, in turn, develops us into mature disciples of Jesus.An extra segment is available on our Patreon page.

    In Justice, Opposing Injustice: Gloria Purvis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 56:08


    Gloria Purvis is an author, commentator, public scholar, and the host and executive producer of The Gloria Purvis Podcast. Through her media presence, she has been a strong Catholic voice for life issues, religious liberty, and racial justice. She was Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic of the Year for 2020.She presented a powerful video series entitled Racism, Human Dignity and The Catholic Church through the Word on Fire Institute. She was part of a groundbreaking, exclusive interview with Pope Francis with a delegation from America Media.Most recently, she delivered one of the keynote speeches at the historic National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is the Inaugural Pastoral Fellow at the McGrath Institute for Church Life at Notre Dame University and recently received Honorary Doctorates in Humane Letters from the University of Portland in Oregon and Salve Regina University in Rhode Island. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Catholic Charities USA. We talked today about our Christian responsibility not only to avoid acting unjustly, but also to actively oppose injustice.Listen to an extra segment on our Patreon page.

    Ordo Amoris: Wisely Extending Love - Fritz Bauerschmidt & Maureen Sweeney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 56:08


    Frederick C. Bauerschmidt is Professor of Theology at Loyola University Maryland and a deacon of the Archdiocese of Baltimore; He is the award-winning author of The Love that is God: An Invitation to Christian Faith on Eerdmans press. He has written extensively on St. Thomas Aquinas, and you can find his most recent book Thinking Through Aquinas, through Word on Fire Academic.Maureen A. Sweeney is Law School Professor and founding director of the Chacón Center for Immigrant Justice at Maryland Carey School of Law.They join us to talk about their recent Church Life Journal article, Ordo Amoris: Wisely Extending Love.

    Ordo Amoris: Wisely Extending Love - Fritz Bauerschmidt & Maureen Sweeney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 56:08


    Frederick C. Bauerschmidt is Professor of Theology at Loyola University Maryland and a deacon of the Archdiocese of Baltimore; He is the award-winning author of The Love that is God: An Invitation to Christian Faith on Eerdmans press. He has written extensively on St. Thomas Aquinas, and you can find his most recent book Thinking Through Aquinas, through Word on Fire Academic. Maureen A. Sweeney is Law School Professor and founding director of the Chacón Center for Immigrant Justice at Maryland Carey School of Law. They join us to talk about their recent Church Life Journal article, Ordo Amoris: Wisely Extending Love. 

    Culture of Life vs. Culture of Deterrence - Dr. Thérèse Scarpelli Cory

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 56:08


    Dr. Thérèse Scarpelli Cory is the Director of the Jacques Maritain Center and its associated History of Philosophy Forum. Her work is on medieval theories of mind, cognition, and personhood, with special focus on the thought of Thomas Aquinas and his thirteenth-century interlocutors.She is the John and Jean Oesterle Associate Professor of Thomistic Studies at the University of Notre Dame and is a member of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas.Today we're talking about a piece she published in January of 2024 in the Church Life Journal from the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame entitled Migrants and the Unborn: A Culture of Life Versus a Culture of Deterrence.

    Culture of Life vs. Culture of Deterrence - Dr. Thérèse Scarpelli Cory

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 56:08


    Dr. Thérèse Scarpelli Cory is the Director of the Jacques Maritain Center and its associated History of Philosophy Forum. Her work is on medieval theories of mind, cognition, and personhood, with special focus on the thought of Thomas Aquinas and his thirteenth-century interlocutors. She is the John and Jean Oesterle Associate Professor of Thomistic Studies at the University of Notre Dame and is a member of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas. Today we're talking about a piece she published in January of 2024 in the Church Life Journal from the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame entitled Migrants and the Unborn: A Culture of Life Versus a Culture of Deterrence.

    Simply Scripture: A Daily Guide - Colleen Vermeulen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 56:08


    Colleen Vermeulen is cofounder of CatholicBiblicalSchool.org and a teacher and director with the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan, an Adult Faith Formation Ministry.She is a contributing writer to the Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, and has written a daily guide to reading the bible called Simply Scripture for Lent and Easter which uses daily readings of the Gospel Mark and the Acts of the Apostles over the course of the two liturgical seasons to help foster good Bible Study tools and establish a habit of daily scipture reading.

    Simply Scripture: A Daily Guide - Colleen Vermeulen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 56:08


    Colleen Vermeulen is cofounder of CatholicBiblicalSchool.org and a teacher and director with the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan, an Adult Faith Formation Ministry. She is a contributing writer to the Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, and has written a daily guide to reading the bible called Simply Scripture for Lent and Easter which uses daily readings of the Gospel Mark and the Acts of the Apostles over the course of the two liturgical seasons to help foster good Bible Study tools and establish a habit of daily scipture reading.

    The Holy Spirit in the Bible - Little Rock Scripture Study: Fr. George Smiga

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 56:08


    Fr. George Smiga is on the Faculty of St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology. He writes regularly at buildingontheword.org/ A resource for Scripture, Culture, and Faith. He has written books with Paul's Press and with Liturgical Press' Little Rock Scripture Study. Today we're discussing his book on The Holy Spirit in the Bible. To go through this study on your own, or with others from your parish, visit LittleRockScripture.org

    The Holy Spirit in the Bible - Little Rock Scripture Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 56:08


    Fr. George Smiga is on the Faculty of St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology. He writes regularly at buildingontheword.org/  A resource for Scripture, Culture, and Faith. He has written books with Paul's Press and with Liturgical Press' Little Rock Scripture Study. Today we're discussing his book on The Holy Spirit in the Bible. To go through this study on your own, or with others from your parish, visit LittleRockScripture.org

    The Healing Ministry of Jesus: Amy Ekeh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 56:08


    Amy Ekeh, Director of Little Rock Scripture Study at Liturgical Press, faculty at the New England Catholic Biblical School, and adjunct professor at Sacred Heart University, joins us to talk about her new book Stretch Out Your Hand: Reflections on the Healing Ministry of Jesus which is now available from Liturgical Press. (litpress.org)

    The Healing Ministry of Jesus - Amy Ekeh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 9:39


    Amy Ekeh, Director of Little Rock Scripture Study at Liturgical Press, faculty at the New England Catholic Biblical School, and adjunct professor at Sacred Heart University, joins us to talk about her new book Stretch Out Your Hand: Reflections on the Healing Ministry of Jesus which is now available from Liturgical Press. (litpress.org)

    SEEK25, FOCUS, and the Call to Continue

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 56:08


    John Michael serves as a Regional Director for the South Area for the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS.org). He joins me to talk about the work of FOCUS on university campuses, his own initial encounter with FOCUS missionaries bringing him to a deeper understanding and commitment to his faith, and the amazing annual SEEK conference hosted by FOCUS. While SEEK is sold out in all three locations this year, you can catch a livestream of the evening sessions on EWTN, or stream more from the app. Learn more at https://seek.focus.org.  

    SEEK25, FOCUS, and the Call to Continue - John Michael Lucido

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 56:08


    John Michael serves as a Regional Director for the South Area for the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS.org). He joins me to talk about the work of FOCUS on university campuses, his own initial encounter with FOCUS missionaries bringing him to a deeper understanding and commitment to his faith, and the amazing annual SEEK conference hosted by FOCUS.While SEEK is sold out in all three locations this year, you can catch a livestream of the evening sessions on EWTN, or stream more from the app. Learn more at https://seek.focus.org.

    Catholics, Charisms, & the Common Good - Jill Simons

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 56:08


    Jill Simons is the Executive Director of Many Parts Ministries which seeks to equip the lay faithful to discern their charism, given by the Holy Spirit at their baptism, to fully engage in sanctifying the world through their lives.She joins me today to talk about her book, The Essential Handbook on Living Your Charisms: A Practical Guide for Catholics, and to explore how our Living our Charisms contributes to the Common Good.For more information about Charisms, read CCC 799-802, and the Apostolic Exhortation, Christifideles Laici, particularly paragraph 24.

    Catholics, Charisms, & the Common Good - Jill Simons

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 56:08


    Jill Simons is the Executive Director of Many Parts Ministries which seeks to equip the lay faithful to discern their charism, given by the Holy Spirit at their baptism, to fully engage in sanctifying the world through their lives. She joins me today to talk about her book, The Essential Handbook on Living Your Charisms: A Practical Guide for Catholics, and to explore how our Living our Charisms contributes to the Common Good. For more information about Charisms, read CCC 799-802, and the Apostolic Exhortation, Christifideles Laici, particularly paragraph 24.

    Catering, Community, Kerygma: Alpha in a Catholic Context - Jason Kidd

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 56:08


    Jason Kidd serves as the National Director of Alpha in the Catholic Context. He previously served the Marriage and Family Life Office for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon. He yearns to share the radical gospel of Jesus and help build His Kingdom. He joins us to talk about how Alpha equips Catholics to be able to effectively proclaim the Gospel of Christ in a post-Christian context.To learn more, or to bring Alpha to your parish, visit alphausa.org

    Catering, Community, Kerygma: Alpha in a Catholic Context - Jason Kidd

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 56:08


    Jason Kidd serves as the National Director of Alpha in the Catholic Context. He previously served the Marriage and Family Life Office for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon. He yearns to share the radical gospel of Jesus and help build His Kingdom. He joins us to talk about how Alpha equips Catholics to be able to effectively proclaim the Gospel of Christ in a post-Christian context. To learn more, or to bring Alpha to your parish, visit alphausa.org 

    Encountering Emmanuel - Heather Khym

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 56:08


    Heather Khym is the cohost of the internationally popular Abiding Together Podcast. She and her husband, Jake, are the co-founders of Life Restoration Ministries, where she serves as director of vision and ministry of the British Columbia-based apostolate. She has more than twenty-five years of experience as a speaker and retreat leader, offering workshops and conferences in the United States and Canada. She attended Franciscan University of Steubenville, studying theology and catechetics. Heather is passionate about evangelization, discipleship, and creating an environment for people to have a personal encounter with God.Today we talk about her book Encountering Emmanuel: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation available with small group guides and videos through Ave Maria Press. Today's show was sponsored in part by SockReligious; Check out their amazing offerings for Advent and Christmas, they make the perfect stocking stuffer.

    Encountering Emmanuel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 56:08


    Heather Khym is the cohost of the internationally popular Abiding Together Podcast. She and her husband, Jake, are the co-founders of Life Restoration Ministries, where she serves as director of vision and ministry of the British Columbia-based apostolate. She has more than twenty-five years of experience as a speaker and retreat leader, offering workshops and conferences in the United States and Canada. She attended Franciscan University of Steubenville, studying theology and catechetics. Heather is passionate about evangelization, discipleship, and creating an environment for people to have a personal encounter with God. Today we talk about her book Encountering Emmanuel: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation available with small group guides and videos through Ave Maria Press.  Today's show was sponsored in part by SockReligious; Check out their amazing offerings for Advent and Christmas, they make the perfect stocking stuffer.

    Mission-Ready Friendship: Jason Simon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 56:08


    Jason Simon is the president of the Evangelical Catholic, which strives to equip Catholic lay leaders to fulfill the Great Commission.Today we're talking about his book “Mission-Ready Friendship: A Blueprint for Deeper Relationships and Life-Changing Faith” Published by Ave Maria Press.Today's show was sponsored by SockReligious, one of my favorite ways to instigate conversations about the Faith.

    Mission-Ready Friendship: Jason Simon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 56:08


    Jason Simon is the president of the Evangelical Catholic, which strives to equip Catholic lay leaders to fulfill the Great Commission. Today we're talking about his book “Mission-Ready Friendship: A Blueprint for Deeper Relationships and Life-Changing Faith” Published by Ave Maria Press. Today's show was sponsored by SockReligious, one of my favorite ways to instigate conversations about the Faith.

    Where's that in the Bible? Catholics & Scripture - Kenny Burchard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 56:08


    Kenny Burchard serves as the Director of Development at The Coming Home Network, and is a co-host on the podcast ON THE JOURNEY with Matt, Ken, and KennyOut of a passion to help Catholics answer the often-asked question, "Where's That in the Bible?" he launched the growing Catholic Bible highlights video series on YouTube in August of 2024 which has grown to nearly 12,000 subscribers in three months. (https://www.youtube.com/@KennyBurchard)Today we talk about the Catholic perspective on Scripture, and discuss methods for engaging with Bible Study.

    Where's that in the Bible? Catholics & Scripture - Kenny Burchard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 56:08


    Kenny Burchard serves as the Director of Development at The Coming Home Network, and is a co-host on the podcast ON THE JOURNEY with Matt, Ken, and Kenny Out of a passion to help Catholics answer the often-asked question, "Where's That in the Bible?" he launched the growing Catholic Bible highlights video series on YouTube in August of 2024 which has grown to nearly 12,000 subscribers in three months. (https://www.youtube.com/@KennyBurchard) Today we talk about the Catholic perspective on Scripture, and discuss methods for engaging with Bible Study.

    We Are Only Saved Together - Communal Faith: Dr. Colin Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 56:11


    Dr. Colin Miller is the Director of the Center for Catholic Social Thought in St. Paul, MN, and lives at the Maurin House Catholic Worker in Minneapolis.   We talk about book We are Only Saved together: Living the revolutionary Vision of Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker Movement published by Ave Maria Press.  This book is not a call to become a strange, marginal, or fringe Catholic; it is a call to become fully Catholic by embracing the essential traditions that have always been at the heart of the Church and finding Christ in the places he promised to meet us: in worship, in community, in the poor. Following the little way of St. Thérèse of Lisieux (one of Dorothy Day's favorite saints), Miller shares practical ideas to consider when seeking to encounter Christ in these places, such as exploring the power of shared meals and feasts; reframing our encounters with people in poverty through a surprising look at the Good Samaritan parable; ideas on how to live close to the land; discerning the qualities that bring dignity to our work; and steps to embrace voluntary simplicity.

    We Are Only Saved Together - Communal Faith: Dr. Colin Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 56:11


    Dr. Colin Miller is the Director of the Center for Catholic Social Thought in St. Paul, MN, and lives at the Maurin House Catholic Worker in Minneapolis. We talk about book We are Only Saved together: Living the revolutionary Vision of Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker Movement published by Ave Maria Press. This book is not a call to become a strange, marginal, or fringe Catholic; it is a call to become fully Catholic by embracing the essential traditions that have always been at the heart of the Church and finding Christ in the places he promised to meet us: in worship, in community, in the poor. Following the little way of St. Thérèse of Lisieux (one of Dorothy Day's favorite saints), Miller shares practical ideas to consider when seeking to encounter Christ in these places, such asexploring the power of shared meals and feasts;reframing our encounters with people in poverty through a surprising look at the Good Samaritan parable;ideas on how to live close to the land;discerning the qualities that bring dignity to our work; andsteps to embrace voluntary simplicity.

    Festive Faith- Celebrating in Community: Stefanni Aquila

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 56:08


    Steffani Aquila is a Catholic wife, national speaker, upcoming author, theologian, educator, and expert in the field of liturgical life and Catholic culture. For the past 15 years, she has dedicated her work to Catholic parishes, schools, and institutions, taking on roles in both ministerial and administrative capacities. She invites families and parish communities into a vibrant celebration of the liturgical year through her website https://www.hisgirlsunday.com/ Today we talk about her book, Festive Faith, available on Ave Maria Press. Festive Faith is a treasury of more than seventy festive traditions celebrated in various cultural groups during specific seasons or on particular days of our liturgical year. For each one Steffani shares a brief history, a description of what the custom involves, and practical adaptations for celebrating it today.

    Strengthening the Will - Steps to Holiness: Bo Bonner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 56:08


    Bo Bonner is the Mission Officer at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, IA and the Co-host of the UnCommon Good.  He recently reposted a brief statement on strengthening the will, which began, "When it comes to the will and the spiritual life, much emphasis is placed on immediately turning away from temptation with a decisive act of will. Indeed, asceticism is rooted in this hope, that saying 'no' to things, even good ones, will make our wills no longer weak but, with the grace of God, able to withstandthe onslaughts of the tempter in every day life. But in some ways in contemporary spirituality discussions this has been hi-jacked..."  We talk through his post and explore ideas about avoiding extremes when it comes to forming the will, and land on some practical, achievable ways of growing in holiness.

    A Journey through the Catechism - Fr. Daniel J. Mahan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 56:07


    Fr. Daniel J. Mahan, a priest of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, is the first director of the USCCB's Institute on the Catechism.  He holds a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Athenaeum of Saint Anselm. He joins today to discuss his book A Journey through the Catechism: Unveiling the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic Faith Published by Ave Maria Press. There are corresponding videos and curriculum aids available.

    Political Engagement as a Catholic - Dr. Taylor Patrick O'Neill & Dr. Matthew Kuhner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 56:08


    This political season is the perfect time to engage more deeply with the Church's theological and magisterial documents on how best to order society toward the pursuit of the common good. Today we talk with Dr. Taylor Patrick O'Neill and Dr. Matthew Kuhner about an upcoming class "Political Engagement as a Catholic: Principles, Sources, and Historical Engagements" which seeks to unfold the Church's vision of political authority, the nature and demands of the political community, and the responsibility of the Catholic vis-à-vis political action. The class meets online every other Tuesday, and the registration deadline is September 6.

    Pilgrims on the Way: FollowMyCamino.com - TJ Bogan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 56:08


    TJ Bogan is the founder of FindMyCamino.com. He shares with us his experiences as a pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago, and the work he does to facilitate pilgrimages for others.

    Discerning a Helpful Response to Blasphemy - Joe Heschmeyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 56:08


    This week, the "socials" have been abuzz in response to a provocative scene in the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. There were hot takes by those offended, and hotter takes ridiculing those offended. In this week's conversation, we won't spend much time looking at the inciting events, We won't definitely answer the question of whether blasphemy occurred or not. Rather, I want to take a step back and discern what a holy, and helpful response to Blasphemy and offense might be. I'm joined by Joe Heschmeyer, a staff apologist for Catholic Answers, a frequent guest of this show, and someone I consider a friend. Joe has a proven track record of approaching prickly topics with thoughtfulness and grace. It is my hope that you will find this discussion both edifying and enlightening. Listen and Share.

    What's Next? What Revival Looks Like After the Congress - Julianne Stanz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 56:08


    Julianne Stanz is a Storyteller, author, and encourager,  an internationally known speaker and retreat leader. She is the Director of Outreach for Discipleship and Evangelization for Loyola Press and a consultant to the USCCB. Julianne is the author of five books, including the award-winning Braving the Thin Places: Celtic Wisdom to Create a Space for Grace. Her new book, The Catholic Parent Survival Guide: How to Answer Your Children's Toughest Questions, is published by Loyola Press. She is married to Wayne, and they have three children. She was a member of the Executive team for the National Eucharistic Congress and participated in a panel discussion “Rooted in the Eucharist: Living the Mission of the Eucharistic Revival" at the National Eucharistic Revival Congress. We spoke about the things we saw at the National Eucharistic Congress and opined about what Revival looks like after the Congress.

    The Fathers, and the Feasts, of the Church - Mike Aquilina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 56:08


    Mike Aquilina, Co-Founder of The St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, is a widely recognized Catholic author and lecturer, and popular Church Historian. He is the host of seasons 1-3 of The Way of the Fathers Podcast at CatholicCulture.org Together with Adam Lucas, Mike is the co-author of Feasts of our Fathers : Praying the Church Year with the Early Christians published by Catholic Answers. You can learn more about it at Catholic.com.

    Showing Up: The Ministry of Availability - Chris Padgett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 56:08


    Chris Padgett is a popular speaker, musician, and author who has traveled around the world doing ministry. He and his wife, Linda, have been married over thirty years and have nine children.  He joins us to talk about his varied experiences in ministry and the opportunities he's been given, simply by making himself available to the Holy Spirit. We talk about how God uses each of us when we just show up. To learn more about Chris's parish missions and all things ministry, visit ChrisPadgett.com To learn more about Chris and Linda's marriage ministry, visit ChrisandLindaPadgett.com.

    Developing Habits of Virtue: Dr. Andrew Whitmore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 56:08


    Dr. Andrew Whitmore, Associate Professor of Theology and academic dean at Christendom College., is the author of Saintly Habits: Aquinas' 7 Simple Strategies You Can Use to Grow in Virtue, available through Ascension Press. He joins us to talk about what Virtue is, why it's important, and how we can grow in Virtue.

    Behold, Believe, Become - Eucharistic Contemplation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 56:08


    Dr. Timothy P. O'Malley is the Academic Director of the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy. He teaches and researches at Notre Dame in the areas of liturgical-sacramental theology, catechesis, and aesthetics. Today we talked about his new book on Ave Maria Press, Behold Believe Become: Meeting the Hidden Christ in Things We See, Say and Do at Mass. There are also free video resources available to help facility the use of this book in Adult Faith Formation and small group studies.

    The 2024 National Eucharistic Congress - Joel Stepanek

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 56:08


    Joel Stepanek serves as the Vice President of Programming and Administration for the National Eucharistic Congress which will take place from July 17th - 21st in Indianapolis, Indiana.  (EucharisticCongress.org) He has served in a variety of ministry and leadership roles, including as a parish youth minister, RCIA team member, and Vice President of Parish Services at Life Teen. Joel is an author and speaker who is passionate about helping people encounter Jesus Christ and sending them out on mission.  We talk about the Congress, about the opportunities available to attendees, and about the place of the Eucharist in our lives. Listen and share, then get your tickets and plan to see me in the exhibit hall at the congress!

    How to Holy Hour - Meditations & Mindsets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 56:08


    Fr. Tim Anastos is a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the assistant chaplain at the St. John Paul II Newman Center at the University of Illinois–Chicago. He serves as a eucharistic preacher for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. He joins us to talk about his book Jesus, Make Me Fully Alive: 30 Holy Hour Meditations available on Ave Maria Press.

    Just War? Examining our Positions on War - Constance T. Hull

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 56:07


    Constance T. Hull joins us to discuss her recent piece at Catholic Exchange "Is it 'Just' War?" where she shares her experience rethinking her own opinions on the wars we wage through the lens of Just War Theory. Constance is a wife, mother, homeschooler, Navy Veteran, and a graduate with an M.A. in Theology with an emphasis in philosophy. She is published at Catholic Exchange, The Federalist, Public Discourse, and blogs frequently at constancethull.substack.com.

    Studying the Scriptures Together - Amy Ekeh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 56:08


    Amy Ekeh is the Director of Little Rock Scripture Study at Liturgical Press. Originally from Texas, she grew up in an Episcopal parish that was deeply committed to liturgy, community, and learning. During her teen years, some members of my parish, including two of our priests, became Catholic.  She serves on the faculty of the New England Catholic Biblical School and is an adjunct professor at Sacred Heart University. Her published work can be found in a variety of Catholic publications, including Give Us This Day and The Bible Today.  Her latest book is a new version of the Stations of the Cross. She published three volumes in Little Rock Scripture Study's Alive in the Word series (Lent, Advent, and Finding Peace).  She has a forthcoming book—Stretch Out Your Hand: Reflections on the Healing Ministry of Jesus (Liturgical Press)—will be published in January 2025. We talk about the benefits of studying scripture together.

    Personalism and Its Influence on Theology - Michael Grasinski

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 56:08


    Michael Grasinski is the Assistant Director of Admissions at Sacred Heart Major Seminary (SHMS.edu). He joins us to talk about the Philosophy of Personalism and its influence on the landscape of Catholic Theology.

    Experiencing Belovedness as a Child of God - Dr. Matthew Breuninger

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 56:08


    Dr. Matthew Breuninger is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Franciscan University of Stuebenville, and the Director of Teaching Excellence. He has research interests in the role of religion in one's psychological well-being • Attachment to God—the experiences of felt security with God • Understanding the overlap between psychological habits and theological virtues • Virtue formation.  Dr. Breuninger is the author of Finding Freedom in Christ: Healing Life's Hurts published by Emmaus Road Publishing, and the Co-founder of KNOWN: Embraced by the Heart of the Father.  We talk today about how our own experience of Fatherhood shapes our understanding of who God is as Father, and the accompanying challenges brought on by negative or incomplete experiences of belovedness as a child of our father, coupled with the importance of handing on a good experience of attachment and belovedness to our own children.

    The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage - Chenele Shaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 56:08


    Chenele Shaw, is one of the project leads for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, which consists of four routes from the four corners of the US converging on Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress. The events take place across the country from May 17th through July 16th. You can find a listing of those events at EucharisticPilgrimage.org.  She also serves as the Co-Director of the Before Gethsemane Initiative, host of the podcast Ave Spotlight with Ave Maria Press, Secretary for The Human Condition Community, and a contributing writer to various Catholic publications, including Grotto Network, The Catholic Woman, and Our Sunday Visitor. Today we talk all about Pilgrimages and what spiritual benefit you can expect from the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. In our Patreon segment we talk all about the Human Condition Community! Learn more at Patreon.com/outsidethewalls. (Photo by Chupich Photography)

    The Bible and Reconciliation - Dr. James B. Prothro

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 56:08


    Dr. James B. Prothro is an associate professor of Theology and Sacred Scripture and the director of the MA Biblical Studies program at the Augustine Institute just outside of Denver Colorado. Today, we're talking about his book The Bible and Reconciliation: Confession, Repentance, and Restoration, part of the Catholic Biblical Theology of the Sacraments series from Baker Academic. He is also the author of: A Pauline Theology of Justification: Forgiveness, Friendship, and Life in Christ (Published by Cascade Books) The Apostle Paul and His Letters: An Introduction (Part of the Verbum Domino series on CUA PRESS) The Future of Catholic Biblical Interpretation: Marie-Joseph Lagrange and Beyond (Published by Eerdmans)

    The Church Fathers on the Seven Deadly Sins - Dr. Kevin Clarke

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 56:08


    Dr. Kevin Clarke, Dean of the Institute for Lay Ministry and Associate Professor at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, joins us to talk about his 2018 book “The Seven Deadly Sins” from the “Sayings of the Father's of the Church” series from Catholic University of America Press, and a free, online course on the same topic at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. https://explore.shms.edu/seven-deadly-sins

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