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Latest podcast episodes about dwight longenecker

Historical Jesus
Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar

Historical Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 10:07


How do we separate myth from fact in ancient history? How do we do this when it comes down to one of the most beloved and well-known stories of all time—The Nativity? What were the Biblical Magi names? Let’s rejoin Scott Rank of the History Unplugged podcast and conclude our search. History Unplugged podcast available at https://amzn.to/3YthqYx Mystery of the Magi book by Dwight Longenecker at https://amzn.to/48Dk7Ld Parthenon Podcast Network available at https://amzn.to/43cJemi ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio Credit: History Unplugged with Scott Rank (episode: Christmas Special with guest author Father Dwight Longenecker on why the 3 Wise men were Real... But They Weren't From the Orient or Kings (25dec2017, Parthenon Podcast Network). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Historical Jesus

Many Christians celebrate how a bright star in the sky led the Magi - also known as the Three Wise Men - to visit the baby Jesus after he had been born. But, how do we separate myth from fact in ancient history? How do we do this when it comes down to one of the most beloved and well-known stories of all time—The Nativity? Let’s rejoin Scott Rank of the History Unplugged podcast and continue to find out. History Unplugged podcast available at https://amzn.to/3YthqYx Mystery of the Magi book by Dwight Longenecker at https://amzn.to/48Dk7Ld Parthenon Podcast Network available at https://amzn.to/43cJemi ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio Credit: History Unplugged with Scott Rank (episode: Christmas Special with guest author Father Dwight Longenecker on why the 3 Wise men were Real... But They Weren't From the Orient or Kings (25dec2017, Parthenon Podcast Network). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Historical Jesus
We Three Kings

Historical Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 13:09


Three Kings' Day - also known as Epiphany, is a special date for many Christians as it's when the faithful celebrate how a bright star in the sky led the Magi - also known as the Three Wise Men - to visit the baby Jesus after he had been born. But, how do we separate myth from fact in ancient history? How do we do this when it comes down to one of the most beloved and well-known stories of all time—The Nativity? Let’s join Scott Rank of the History Unplugged podcast and find out. History Unplugged podcast available at https://amzn.to/3YthqYx Mystery of the Magi book by Dwight Longenecker at https://amzn.to/48Dk7Ld Parthenon Podcast Network available at https://amzn.to/43cJemi ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio Credit: History Unplugged with Scott Rank (episode: Christmas Special with guest author Father Dwight Longenecker on why the 3 Wise men were Real... But They Weren't From the Orient or Kings (25dec2017, Parthenon Podcast Network). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Historical Jesus
Epiphany

Historical Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 11:53


Three Kings' Day is a Christian feast day that annually falls on January 6th (also known as Epiphany). It is a special date for many Christians as it's when the faithful celebrate how a bright star in the sky led the Magi - also known as the Three Wise Men - to visit the baby Jesus after he had been born. But, how do we separate myth from fact in ancient history? How do we do this when it comes down to one of the most beloved and well-known stories of all time—The Nativity? History Unplugged podcast available at https://amzn.to/3YthqYx Mystery of the Magi book by Dwight Longenecker at https://amzn.to/48Dk7Ld Parthenon Podcast Network available at https://amzn.to/43cJemi ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio Credit: History Unplugged with Scott Rank (episode: Christmas Special with guest author Father Dwight Longenecker on why the 3 Wise men were Real... But They Weren't From the Orient or Kings (25dec2017, Parthenon Podcast Network). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Front Line with Joe & Joe
Fr Dwight Longenecker

The Front Line with Joe & Joe

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 56:51


Fr Dwight Longenecker re-joins the Joes to talk about his book "There And Back Again", Father's personal journey from his upbringing in an Evangelical home, his years at Bob Jones University, then his trek to England and ordination as a minister in the Church of England before his reception into full communion with the Catholic Church and his eventual return to the USA to be ordained as a Catholic priest. There And Back Again: https://dwightlongenecker.com/shop/there-and-back-again-a-somewhat-religious-odyssey/ Download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen Joe & Joe on X: https://x.com/withjoeandjoe Joe & Joe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THEFRONTLINEWITHJOEJOE

The Catholic Man Show
Dr. John Cuddeback on Domestic Prudence

The Catholic Man Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 62:51


BONUS EPISODE THIS WEEK!  This week we showcase one of over 60 audio recordings for our patrons. Curious about what else is available? Here's a brief list that doesn't include our masterclass courses: Material: Identifying your root sins: https://www.patreon.com/posts/24341146 Brochure on how to start a men's group by TCMS: https://www.patreon.com/posts/30862167 How to: Praying the Liturgy of the Hours from the late Deacon John Donnelly: https://www.patreon.com/posts/32679064 Ten part series on the Domestic Church written by Adam, Haylee, David, and Pamela: https://www.patreon.com/posts/43827270 Interviews: Interview with Mark Hart and Trent Horn: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25006488 Fr. Larry Richards on Confession: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25264474 Jon Leonetti on Sacrifice: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25264474 Jason Evert - Theology of the Body: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25264599 Fr. Dwight Longenecker on Masculinity: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25264599 Sr. Bethany Madonna on Life Issues: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25277499 Steve Pokorny on Beauty in a Pornified Culture: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25300345 Extended talk with Karlo Broussard on Philosophy: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25300504 Archbishop Charles Chaput on Suffering: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25300751 Raymond Arroyo on imagination: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25300907 World Religion, Philosophy, and Seminary with Peter Puelo: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25301304 Matthew Arnold on Virtue: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25301477 Chat with Patrick Coffin: https://www.patreon.com/posts/26547141 Andrew Pudewa on John Senior's book list: https://www.patreon.com/posts/28047834 12 minutes story from Dr. Cuddeback: https://www.patreon.com/posts/28665913 Acts of Reparations with Fr. Donald Calloway: https://www.patreon.com/posts/28944143 20 minute interview with Fr. John Parks:

The Bryan Hyde Show
2024 June 19 The Bryan Hyde Show

The Bryan Hyde Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 42:40


One way to suck every last molecule of fun out of life is to be overly concerned about cultural appropriation. Paul Rosenberg says it's actually a good and necessary thing. What does the phrase "pursuit of happiness" mean to you? We might have differing definitions but Mike Maharrey explains that we cannot be happy without being free. The older I get, the more I understand why good shoes are a necessity. Dwight Longenecker has a thoughtful take on the importance of shoes. Money can be a sensitive subject but this is a development that is worth monitoring. Ryan McMaken explains why Saudi Arabia is drifting away from the dollar and from Washington. Article of the Day: It's hard not to notice the culture war raging around us. Brandon Smith says it stems from resistance to the corporate enslavement that is driving the woke movement. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

EWTN BOOKMARK
THERE AND BACK AGAIN

EWTN BOOKMARK

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 30:00


In his book, Fr. Dwight Longenecker relates his circuitous conversion journey that took him from evangelicalism to his days as an anglophile to a Catholic parish in South Carolina.

The Catholic Conversation
3/29/24 - Fr. Dwight Longenecker's Conversion Story

The Catholic Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 46:40


Fr. Dwight Longenecker joins Steve and Becky to share his journey to the Catholic Church, a story he details in his book, There and Back Again: A Somewhat Religious Odyssey.

Catholic
Catholic Connection 010424 Dr. Edward Sri

Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 52:30


Best of "Catholic Connection" with Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Dr. Miriam Grossman and Dr. Edward Sri.

Historical Jesus
67. Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar

Historical Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 10:07


How do we separate myth from fact in ancient history? How do we do this when it comes down to one of the most beloved and well-known stories of all time—The Nativity? What were the Biblical Magi names? Let's rejoin Scott Rank of the History Unplugged podcast and conclude our search.  History Unplugged podcast available at https://amzn.to/3YthqYx Mystery of the Magi book by Dwight Longenecker at https://amzn.to/48Dk7Ld  Parthenon Podcast Network available at https://amzn.to/43cJemi  THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are regularly posted for your reading pleasure on https://patreon.com/markvinet where you can also get exclusive access to Bonus episodes, Ad-Free content, Extra materials, and an eBook Welcome Gift when joining our growing community on Patreon or Donate on PayPal at https://bit.ly/3cx9OOL and receive an eBook GIFT. SUPPORT this series by enjoying a wide-range of useful & FUN Gadgets at https://twitter.com/GadgetzGuy and/or by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM (Amazon gives us credit at no extra charge to you). It costs you nothing to shop using this FREE store entry link and by doing so encourages & helps us create more quality content. Thanks! Mark Vinet's HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america                                                Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet        Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels  Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9  YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.bit.ly/34tBizu  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@historyofnorthamerica  Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WadeOrganization                                                                Credit: History Unplugged with Scott Rank (episode: Christmas Special with guest author Father Dwight Longenecker on why the 3 Wise men were Real... But They Weren't From the Orient or Kings (25dec2017, Parthenon Podcast Network). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Front Line with Joe & Joe
Fr Dwight Longenecker

The Front Line with Joe & Joe

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 58:11


Fr Dwight Longenecker rejoins the Joes to talk about his book: The Way of the Wilderness Warrior, a novel that follows a young protagonist on his spiritual journey of personal growth and spiritual adventure.  The Way of the Wilderness Warrior: https://dwightlongenecker.com/shop/the-way-of-the-wilderness-warrior/ Download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen Joe & Joe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/withjoeandjoe Joe & Joe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@THEFRONTLINEWITHJOEJOE

Historical Jesus
66. Magi

Historical Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 10:01


Many Christians celebrate how a bright star in the sky led the Magi - also known as the Three Wise Men - to visit the baby Jesus after he had been born. But, how do we separate myth from fact in ancient history? How do we do this when it comes down to one of the most beloved and well-known stories of all time—The Nativity? Let's rejoin Scott Rank of the History Unplugged podcast and continue to find out. History Unplugged podcast available at https://amzn.to/3YthqYx Mystery of the Magi book by Dwight Longenecker at https://amzn.to/48Dk7Ld  Parthenon Podcast Network available at https://amzn.to/43cJemi  THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are regularly posted for your reading pleasure on https://patreon.com/markvinet where you can also get exclusive access to Bonus episodes, Ad-Free content, Extra materials, and an eBook Welcome Gift when joining our growing community on Patreon or Donate on PayPal at https://bit.ly/3cx9OOL and receive an eBook GIFT. SUPPORT this series by enjoying a wide-range of useful & FUN Gadgets at https://twitter.com/GadgetzGuy and/or by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM (Amazon gives us credit at no extra charge to you). It costs you nothing to shop using this FREE store entry link and by doing so encourages & helps us create more quality content. Thanks! Mark Vinet's HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america                                                Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet        Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels  Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9  YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.bit.ly/34tBizu  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@historyofnorthamerica  Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WadeOrganization                                                                Credit: History Unplugged with Scott Rank (episode: Christmas Special with guest author Father Dwight Longenecker on why the 3 Wise men were Real... But They Weren't From the Orient or Kings (25dec2017, Parthenon Podcast Network). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Historical Jesus
65. We Three Kings

Historical Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 13:09


Three Kings' Day - also known as Epiphany, is a special date for many Christians as it's when the faithful celebrate how a bright star in the sky led the Magi - also known as the Three Wise Men - to visit the baby Jesus after he had been born. But, how do we separate myth from fact in ancient history? How do we do this when it comes down to one of the most beloved and well-known stories of all time—The Nativity? Let's join Scott Rank of the History Unplugged podcast and find out. History Unplugged podcast available at https://amzn.to/3YthqYx Mystery of the Magi book by Dwight Longenecker at https://amzn.to/48Dk7Ld  Parthenon Podcast Network available at https://amzn.to/43cJemi  THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are regularly posted for your reading pleasure on https://patreon.com/markvinet where you can also get exclusive access to Bonus episodes, Ad-Free content, Extra materials, and an eBook Welcome Gift when joining our growing community on Patreon or Donate on PayPal at https://bit.ly/3cx9OOL and receive an eBook GIFT. SUPPORT this series by enjoying a wide-range of useful & FUN Gadgets at https://twitter.com/GadgetzGuy and/or by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM (Amazon gives us credit at no extra charge to you). It costs you nothing to shop using this FREE store entry link and by doing so encourages & helps us create more quality content. Thanks! Mark Vinet's HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america                                                Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet        Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels  Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9  YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.bit.ly/34tBizu  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@historyofnorthamerica  Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WadeOrganization                                                      Credit: History Unplugged with Scott Rank (episode: Christmas Special with guest author Father Dwight Longenecker on why the 3 Wise men were Real... But They Weren't From the Orient or Kings (25dec2017, Parthenon Podcast Network). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catholic
Kresta In The Afternoon - 2024-01-05 - Epiphany and the Search for the Magi

Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 113:37


Teresa Tomeo shares “street-smart advice for a world gone mad” from her Italian American mother. We meet the real Magi with Fr. Dwight Longenecker.

The Drew Mariani Show
Chaplet/Mystery of the Magi

The Drew Mariani Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 51:09


Hour 2 of The Drew Mariani Show for 1-5-24 Chaplet of Divine Mercy Drew is joined by Fr. Dwight Longenecker as they talk about the Magi and his book, "Mystery of the Magi" Fr. Mark Baron is in studio with Drew as they talk about a FOX News Personality using tarot cards on air 

Kresta In The Afternoon
Epiphany and the Search for the Magi

Kresta In The Afternoon

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 115:00


Teresa Tomeo shares “street-smart advice for a world gone mad” from her Italian American mother. We meet the real Magi with Fr. Dwight Longenecker.

Catholic Connection
Fr. Dwight Longenecker

Catholic Connection

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 53:00


Fr. Dwight Longenecker joins Teresa Tomeo.

Historical Jesus
64. Epiphany

Historical Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 11:53


Three Kings' Day is a Christian feast day that annually falls on January 6th (also known as Epiphany). It is a special date for many Christians as it's when the faithful celebrate how a bright star in the sky led the Magi - also known as the Three Wise Men - to visit the baby Jesus after he had been born. But, how do we separate myth from fact in ancient history? How do we do this when it comes down to one of the most beloved and well-known stories of all time—The Nativity? History Unplugged podcast available at https://amzn.to/3YthqYx Mystery of the Magi book by Dwight Longenecker at https://amzn.to/48Dk7Ld  Parthenon Podcast Network available at https://amzn.to/43cJemi  THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are regularly posted for your reading pleasure on https://patreon.com/markvinet where you can also get exclusive access to Bonus episodes, Ad-Free content, Extra materials, and an eBook Welcome Gift when joining our growing community on Patreon or Donate on PayPal at https://bit.ly/3cx9OOL and receive an eBook GIFT. SUPPORT this series by enjoying a wide-range of useful & FUN Gadgets at https://twitter.com/GadgetzGuy and/or by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM (Amazon gives us credit at no extra charge to you). It costs you nothing to shop using this FREE store entry link and by doing so encourages & helps us create more quality content. Thanks! Mark Vinet's HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america                                                Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet        Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels  Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9  YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.bit.ly/34tBizu  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@historyofnorthamerica  Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WadeOrganization                                                      Credit: History Unplugged with Scott Rank (episode: Christmas Special with guest author Father Dwight Longenecker on why the 3 Wise men were Real... But They Weren't From the Orient or Kings (25dec2017, Parthenon Podcast Network). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roar Like The Lamb
Shepherd us, O God!

Roar Like The Lamb

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 43:14


As we're getting close to Christmas, the season can get overwhelming. Today we're talking about allowing Jesus to really shepherd us through the season so that we can pray and enter in to the most important aspects of Advent and Christmas. SHOW NOTES Fr. Dwight Longenecker's "The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds" is out now by Sophia Institute Press. Check it out!

Wake Up!
Wake Up! Friday, December 15, 2023

Wake Up!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 45:40


We're live with Susie McKenzie, Catholic wife and mother tells us about her conversion story in "Conversion Corner", Michael Lichens, Catholic author, talks about Angels and his book Encounters with Angels: The Invisible Companions of Our Spiritual Life and Fr. Dwight Longenecker, pastor at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Greenville, South Carolina talks about his new book The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds.

Catholic Forum
Learn The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds with Fr. Dwight Longenecker

Catholic Forum

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 29:44


On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, and a beautiful Advent classic from Beth Nielsen Chapman's "Hymns" CD, we will talk with Father Dwight Longeneker, former Anglican priest, pastor, writer and speaker. He is the author A few years ago Fr. Longenecker surprised Christians with a factual investigation about the Magi of St Matthew's Christmas story. He followed that up with an examination of the historical background of St Luke's tale of the Shepherds of Bethlehem. We discuss these books and his conversion to Catholicism on this episode of Catholic Forum. Catholic Forum is heard every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 and is podcast on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amizon Music podcasts. A video of this interview is available on YouTube. Click here.  Like, Share, Comment. 

The Front Line with Joe & Joe
Dr Dwight Longenecker

The Front Line with Joe & Joe

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 58:29


Fr Dwight Longenecker joins the Joes to talk about the true story of the Bethlehem shepherds who saw the angel and visited newborn Jesus in the manger. The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/secret-of-bethlehem-shepherds/ Download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen Joe & Joe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/withjoeandjoe Joe & Joe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@THEFRONTLINEWITHJOEJOE

The Christian Outlook | Topics for Today's Believers
The Ugly Face of Antisemitism in the U.S.

The Christian Outlook | Topics for Today's Believers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 42:16


The Christian Outlook – December 2, 2023 Georgene Rice talks with Hans von Spakovsky of the Heritage Foundation about antisemitism in the nation taking a bizarre and ugly turn.  Paul Gleiser, in for Mark Davis, talks with Pete Peterson, Dean of the Pepperdine Graduate School of Public Policy, about how the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas shined a light on university campuses and how many have become havens for vile hatred of Jews. John Hall and Kathy Emmons talk with Timothy Paul Jones of Southern Seminary about Advent and how we can prepare our hearts for Christ. Georgene Rice and Dwight Longenecker, author of  “The Mystery of the Magi- The Quest to Identify the Three Wise Men,” talk about the extrabiblical lore surrounding the Gospel accounts of the three wise men. John Hall and Kathy Emmons and author James Walvin celebrate the 250th anniversary of the song, Amazing Grace. Walvin shares insights from his book, “Amazing Grace: A Cultural History of the Beloved Hymn.”    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Georgene Rice Show
November 27, 2023

The Georgene Rice Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 82:34


Headlines: Israel, Hamas extend truce; 11 recently released Israeli hostages revealed. Interviews with Dwight Longenecker, “Mystery of the Magi: The Quest to Identify the Three Wise Men". Paul Wille, final weekend, Portland Singing Christmas Tree.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salt & Light Catholic Radio Podcasts
Morning Light - Catholic Book Club (NOV. 22)

Salt & Light Catholic Radio Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 13:25


     During the BONUS edition of "Catholic Book Club," Fr. Dwight Longenecker joins Morning Light to discuss his latest book “The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds” available through Sophia Institute Press.  https://sophiainstitute.com/product/secret-of-bethlehem-shepherds/   

Catholic
Kresta In The Afternoon - 2023-10-11 - Pope John XXIII, Conserver of Tradition

Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 113:45


Guest host Marcus Peter and William Doino discuss the life of St. John XXIII and Edmund Miller shares more stories from his years as a sidewalk counselor. Dr. Thomas Richard joins to discuss why so many of us misunderstand the Our Father, and Fr. Dwight Longenecker shares his story of going “there and back again” to the Catholic Church.

Kresta In The Afternoon
Pope John XXIII, Conserver of Tradition

Kresta In The Afternoon

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 115:00


Guest host Marcus Peter and William Doino discuss the life of St. John XXIII and Edmund Miller shares more stories from his years as a sidewalk counselor. Dr. Thomas Richard joins to discuss why so many of us misunderstand the Our Father, and Fr. Dwight Longenecker shares his story of going “there and back again” to the Catholic Church.

Wake Up!
Wake Up! Friday, September 22, 2023

Wake Up!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 45:39


We're live with Dr. Jill Fruge, Catholic wife and mother talks about tips/encouragement for the surviving back to school routine, GinaMarie Tennant, Catholic author, talks about the book An American Little Flower: Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich and Fr. Dwight Longenecker, pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Greenville, South Carolina, talks about his book There and Back Again: A Somewhat Religious Odyssey.

Catholic
Kresta In The Afternoon - 2023-09-18 - Rediscovering the Eucharist

Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 113:45


Guest Host Gary Michuta and John Martignoni discuss a “blue-collar” response to Protestant challenges of Church teachings. Fr. Dwight Longenecker examines whether St. Joseph of Cupertino really flew, and Deacon Dennis Lambert shares how the Eucharist led him back to the Church.

Kresta In The Afternoon
Rediscovering the Eucharist

Kresta In The Afternoon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 115:00


Guest Host Gary Michuta and John Martignoni discuss a “blue-collar” response to Protestant challenges of Church teachings. Fr. Dwight Longenecker examines whether St. Joseph of Cupertino really flew, and Deacon Dennis Lambert shares how the Eucharist led him back to the Church.

The Drew Mariani Show
Chaplet / An Anglican Priest's Journey to Catholicism

The Drew Mariani Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 51:10


Hour 2 of The Drew Mariani Show on 9-1-23 Fr. Dwight Longenecker tells us about his new memoir, "There and Back Again" - documenting his journey from the Anglican church to the fullness of faith in the Catholic Church

Ignatius Press Podcast
The somewhat religious odyssey of Fr. Dwight Longenecker

Ignatius Press Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 50:36


“Lead, kindly light.” These words of St. John Henry Newman have long resonated with Christians who strive always to place their trust in Christ. The saint's words are perhaps particularly dear to those whose Christian journey has taken them through the Anglican Communion and into the Catholic Church, as Newman's did. One such pilgrim is Fr. Dwight Longenecker, whose path from Protestant fundamentalism, through the Church of England, and finally to the Catholic priesthood is chronicled in the new book, “There and Back Again,” now available from Ignatius Press. In this episode, our host Andrew Petiprin speaks with Fr. Longenecker about the twists and turns of his spiritual journey, which took him around the world and back again in pursuit of God's will and eternal Truth. Related reading: There and Back Again: A Somewhat Religious Odyssey by Fr. Dwight Longenecker Fr. Longenecker's blog, “Standing on My Head” “A Hobbit's Journey Home, Parts One and Two” by Joseph Pearce

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)
Standing on the Rock (with Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 42:03


Snippet From the Show “If you're so convinced that you're right you've got the wrong attitude. Because being right at all costs is a symptom of pride, and at the core of the Christian belief, the very first step in getting things right is to say I'm wrong.” – Fr. Dwight Longenecker Our special guest on Girlfriends is Fr. Dwight Longenecker, author, speaker, Catholic priest, and pastor of Our lady of the Rosary Church in Greenville, South Carolina. Fr. Dwight will be a featured presenter at the Good Catholic event, How to Find Peace in Political Times. Fr. Longenecker shares thoughts and observations from his experience as a pastor and in online debates and offers encouragement for loving our fellow human beings, even in the face of “cancel culture.” At the end of the show, Danielle answers an email from Jessica, a mom of four young children, who would like her mother to be a greater source of support with childcare and housework. Should she ask her mom for more? Other links from this episode: Fr. Dwight Longenecker's website (https://dwightlongenecker.com/) Fr. Dwight's book, Beheading Hydra (https://sophiainstitute.com/product/beheading-hydra/) Register for How to Find Peace in Political Times (https://www.goodcatholic.com/product/how-to-find-peace-in-political-times/) For episode shownotes visit www.goodcatholic.com.

Catholic Connection
Guests: Fr. Dwight Longenecker and Grace Emily Stark

Catholic Connection

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 60:00


Fr. Dwight Longenecker - There and Back Again: A Somewhat Religious Odyssey ..... Grace Emily Stark, Editor, Natural Womanhood make sure your daughter is prepared to handle relationships in school, and that it starts with knowledge and understanding of her dignity and worth—and an understanding of the science and purpose of her reproductive system—all of which we equip moms to share with their daughters in our Mothers of (Pre) Teens course.

Catholic Connection
Guests: Fr. Dwight Longenecker and Grace Emily Stark

Catholic Connection

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 60:00


Fr. Dwight Longenecker - There and Back Again: A Somewhat Religious Odyssey ..... Grace Emily Stark, Editor, Natural Womanhood make sure your daughter is prepared to handle relationships in school, and that it starts with knowledge and understanding of her dignity and worth—and an understanding of the science and purpose of her reproductive system—all of which we equip moms to share with their daughters in our Mothers of (Pre) Teens course.

Live Hour on WNGL Archangel Radio
Episode 808: 8-17-23 LACM_Fr Dwight Longenecker_Fr Den Irwin

Live Hour on WNGL Archangel Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 51:27


Fr Dwight Longenecker talked about his book, There and Back Again: A Somewhat Religious Odyssey. Ellen and Todd talked about the Vietnam leaders visit with the Bishops. Fr Den Irwin, pastor of St Joseph's in  Prattville, shared about his Spanish immersion mission trip to Mexico. 

Generation Vatican 2
Evangelization vs Proselytization – Fr. Dwight Longenecker

Generation Vatican 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023


I get to sit down with Fr. Dwight Lognenecker and discuss the differences between evangelization and proselytization. Fr. Longenecker’s website: https://dwightlongenecker.com 00:00 – Intro 00:42 – The man, the myth, the legend 01:50 – Background discussion 07:30 – Evangelization vs proselytization 11:14 – Can children consent to being evangelized? 16:20 – Ecumenism, the hidden aspect […]

The Catholic Herald Podcast: Merely Catholic with Gavin Ashenden
54: The hubris of changing the words of Jesus with Fr Dwight Longenecker

The Catholic Herald Podcast: Merely Catholic with Gavin Ashenden

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 35:15


In the Bible, Jesus Christ teaches that God is the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, but the Anglican Archbishop of York has now distanced himself from the language of divine revelation, declaring it to be “problematic”. In this 54th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald, former Anglicans Fr Dwight Longenecker and Dr Gavin Ashenden unpack the reasons why Our Lord chose to reveal the Persons and nature of the Holy Trinity in such terms as they confront what they describe as an “astonishing” redrafting of Christianity by one of the most senior leaders of the Church of England.

Wake Up!
Wake Up! Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Wake Up!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 45:41


We're live with Fr. Dwight Longenecker talks about his book The Way of the Wilderness Warrior, Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge talks about Encountering Jesus in the Paschal Mystery: His Suffering Death and Resurrection and Kristen Van Uden, author spokesperson for Sophia Institute Press talks about the book Guilt.

The Morning Blend with David and Brenda
Spiritual Novel by Fr. Dwight Longenecker

The Morning Blend with David and Brenda

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 7:31


Leave your comfort zone and embark on a hero's adventure in Fr. Longenecker's new novel, "The Way of the Wilderness Warrior." Fr. Longenecker talks with Brenda about why a fictional novel is a great way to deepen your faith.Purchase a copy from Sophia Institute Press.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

The Endow Podcast
Lent 2021 and Spiritual Warfare: A Conversation with Fr. Dwight Longenecker [REBROADCAST]

The Endow Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 33:34


Editor's Note:  This is a re-broadcast.  It was originally published in February 2021.Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.  On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Father Dwight Longenecker on the nature of evil, spiritual warfare, and feisty feminism! Father was brought up in an Evangelical home in Pennsylvania. After graduating from the fundamentalist Bob Jones University with a degree in Speech and English, he went to study theology at Oxford University. Eventually, he was ordained as an Anglican priest and served as a curate, a school chaplain in Cambridge, and a country parson on the Isle of Wight.Realizing that the Anglican Church was on a divergent path, in 1995 he and his family were received into the Catholic Church. In 2006 the door opened to return to the USA and be ordained as a Catholic priest. He now serves as Pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Greenville, South Carolina.Find out more about Father here:  https://dwightlongenecker.comhttps://theimaginativeconservative.org/2020/01/rise-barbie-rambo-dwight-longenecker.htmlWhat's on your mind and heart? Let our host, Simone Rizkallah, know by connecting with her and The Endow Team on social media!Facebook at www.facebook.com/endowgroupsInstagram at www.instagram.com/endowgroupsWant to start your own Endow Group? Learn more by visiting our website at www.endowgroups.org or reach out to us at info@endowgroups.org. We look forward to serving you!

The Patrick Madrid Show
The Patrick Madrid Show: January 06, 2023 - Hour 1

The Patrick Madrid Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 51:10


Patrick guides a husband on a path to heal his marriage Patrick responds to an email from a concerned husband whose wife is having emotional troubles and it's threatening his marriage. Patrick recommends Retrouvaille at http://helpourmarriage.org/ Patricia - She experienced having her parents separated from a young age. There was domestic violence and it was the best decision for us Bob - How does the magisterium use secular theology like Thomas Aquinas to justify a Catholic view that it's from the Holy Spirit? Patrick shares the states with the longest life expectancy Heather –I'm not baptized. Where in the Bible does it say you need to be baptized “in the Catholic church?” Mary – Who are the Wise Men? Patrick recommends “Mystery of the Magi: The Quest to Identify the Three Wise Men” by Dwight Longenecker

The Catholic Gentleman
Things the Bible Doesn't Tell You About The Christmas Story

The Catholic Gentleman

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 42:00


Today Sam and John are joined by a Scripture scholar and man who has written two recent books on the Infancy Narratives of Christ's birth, Fr. Dwight Longenecker. We discuss the truth of the Magi, the shepherds, and other stories that have come down through centuries that are not directly found in Scripture. How many Magi were there and where do we learn that number? How were Shepherd's stories passed down to Luke, writing 50-60 years later? We discuss all of this and how learning this information can be a turning point in your life. Father's Website - https://dwightlongenecker.com The Mystery of the Magi -https://dwightlongenecker.com/shop/the-mystery-of-the-magi The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds - https://dwightlongenecker.com/shop/the-secret-of-the-bethlehem-shepherds

WORLD OVER
2022-12-09 - IMPERIALIST IRAN, CATHOLIC CENTER THREATENED, BETHLEHEM SHEPHERDS, ADVENT PRAYER CHALLENGE

WORLD OVER

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 60:00


IMPERIALIST IRAN Dr. Walid Phares, foreign policy expert discusses Iran, Israel & and his upcoming book, Iran: An Imperialist Republic & US Policy. CATHOLIC CENTER THREATENED Dr. Bill Donohue, president of The Catholic League weighs in on the anti-Catholic threats against a Newman Center in Nebraska by pro-abortion activist group Jane's Revenge. BETHLEHEM SHEPHERDS Fr. Dwight Longenecker, priest of Greenville, SC dicusses his new book The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds. ADVENT PRAYER CHALLENG Jonathan Roumie, star of the hit streaming TV series The Chosen talks about the Advent Prayer Challenge on Hallow, the Catholic meditation & prayer app. .

Catholic
Catholic Connection Tuesday - 120622 Fr. Stu is now PG-13 in the theatres

Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 57:00


Fr. Dwight Longenecker shares a new book just in time for the Christmas season. "The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds." Fr. Bart Tolleson speaks about the movie "Father Stu" : Reborn, a PG-13 version which is returning to theaters!

Real Presence Live
Fr. Dwight Longenecker - RPL 12.07.22 2/1

Real Presence Live

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 27:06


Catholic Connection
2022-12-06 - Fr. Stu is back in the theatre as a PG-13 movie!

Catholic Connection

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 60:00


Fr. Dwight Longenecker shares a new book just in time for the Christmas season. "The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds." Fr. Bart Tolleson speaks about the movie "Father Stu" : Reborn, a PG-13 version which is returning to theaters!

Wake Up!
Wake Up! Thursday, November 17, 2022

Wake Up!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 45:32


We're live with Lori Graham, RN with Woman's New Life Clinic gives us their monthly update, Fr. Edward Broom, OMV, is Associate Pastor of St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary talks about the book  Compendium of the Miraculous: An Encyclopedia of Revelation, Marian Apparitions, and Mystical Phenomena and  Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Catholic speaker and author talks about his visit to Baton Rouge and new book The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds.

Reason for Hope
CANDID - Can There Be Married Priests?

Reason for Hope

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 42:55


CANDID - Can There Be Married Priests?: On today's episode of candid the crew sat down with priest, author, and theologian Fr. Dwight Longenecker to talk about the culture, Church teaching, and the many distractions that can persuade us from keeping our eyes on Christ.--Visit our website:https://arrayofhope.org/Sign up for FREE on the Array of Hope Channel app:https://watch.arrayofhope.net/Available on Apple TV, Roku, iOS, and Android mobile devices.Follow Array of Hope on:Facebook: @ArrayofHopeEventInstagram: @arrayofhopeshowTwitter: @arrayofhopeshowSnapchat: @arrayofhopeListen to Array of Hope's music on your streaming platform of choice:https://lnk.to/arrayofhope#faith #hope #love #Christianity #Catholicism #inspire #inspiration #holiness #life #grace #Good News #theology

The Front Line with Joe & Joe
Episode 74 - Fr Dwight Longenecker

The Front Line with Joe & Joe

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 60:55


Apr 5, 2022 - Fr Dwight Longenecker is Pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Greenville, South Carolina. He is also a well-known author and speaker; in his latest book “Beheading Hydra”, Fr Longenecker explains and analyzes sixteen poisonous “isms” that plague modern society. Fr Dwight Longenecker: https://dwightlongenecker.com  Listen live or get the podcast on the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen 

Reason for Hope
Understanding Our Secular Age

Reason for Hope

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 48:31


In this episode, we hear from Catholic convert, priest, author and blogger Fr. Dwight Longenecker. We hear about his journey from an Evangelical Protestant to Anglican priest to the Catholic Church and Catholic priesthood. We learn about Fr. Longenecker's love for literature and for writing, and in particular his books commenting on our current secular age riddled with atheism and materialism. We also hear about how St. John Paul II understood the false ideas that underlie our current cultural crisis and how he sought to correct them.--About Fr. Dwight Longenecker"I was brought up in an Evangelical home in Pennsylvania. After graduating from the fundamentalist Bob Jones University with a degree in Speech and English, I went to study theology at Oxford University. Eventually I was  ordained as an Anglican priest and served as a curate, a school chaplain in Cambridge and a country parson on the Isle of Wight.""Realizing that the Anglican Church and I were on divergent paths, in 1995 I and my family were received into the Catholic Church. For ten years we continued to live in England where I worked as a freelance writer and charity worker. Then in 2006 the door opened to return to the USA and be ordained as a Catholic priest.""I now serve as Pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Greenville, South Carolina."--Visit Fr. Longenecker's website:https://dwightlongenecker.com/Fr. Longenecker's new book, Beheading Hydra: A Radical Plan for Christians in an Atheistic Age, is available for purchase at his online bookstore.--Host: Mario CostabileCohost: Dr. David Hajduk, Ph.D.Visit our website:https://arrayofhope.org/Sign up for FREE on the Array of Hope Channel app:https://watch.arrayofhope.net/Available on Apple TV, Roku, iOS, and Android mobile devices.Follow Array of Hope on:Facebook: @ArrayofHopeEventInstagram: @arrayofhopeshowTwitter: @arrayofhopeshowSnapchat: @arrayofhopeListen to Array of Hope's music on your streaming platform of choice:https://lnk.to/arrayofhope#faith #hope #love #Christianity #Catholicism #inspire #inspiration #holiness #life #grace #Good News #theology

Imperfect Living Catholic Podcast
ADV #414: Beheading Hydra with Fr. Dwight Longenecker

Imperfect Living Catholic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 66:31


Fr. Dwight Longenecker discusses his newest book Beheading Hydra: A Radical Plan for Christians in an Atheistic Age.

Imperfect Living Catholic Podcast
Beheading Hydra with Fr. Dwight Longenecker

Imperfect Living Catholic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 66:30


Fr. Dwight Longenecker discusses his newest book Beheading Hydra: A Radical Plan for Christians in an Atheistic Age. The post Beheading Hydra with Fr. Dwight Longenecker appeared first on Greg and Jennifer Willits.

The Great & Main Podcast
Immortal Combat Masterclass: God's Master Plan and How It Saves the World

The Great & Main Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 50:39


Tune into our second installment of our Masterclass on Immortal Combat with Fr. Dwight Longenecker. Today's episode talks about the hero who comes to do battle with our world's conniving antagonist. Fr. Dwight talks about mimetic desire and the manifestations of the seven deadly sins in the world, how God's secret plan involves a rescue that starts from the inside, out, and the power of taking on the responsibility for the state of the world.

Real Presence Live
Fr. Dwight Longenecker - RPL 01.06.22 2/2

Real Presence Live

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 26:57


The Great & Main Podcast
Immortal Combat Masterclass: The Heart of Darkness and How it Took Over the World

The Great & Main Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 45:17


This past summer, we collaborated with Fr. Dwight Longenecker to offer an online course called “Immortal Combat: A Masterclass on Winning the Spiritual Battle.” It was incredibly gratifying to see so many of you gather for this two-week period, and we want to spread Fr. Dwight's illuminating ideas and perspectives even further. So, we are excited to announce that we'll be releasing the recordings of the four classes over the course of the next few weeks on our podcast. This week's episode is on “The Heart of Darkness and How It Took Over the World.” During this class, Fr. Dwight introduces the concept of “the sin of the world” as something different than personal sin — it's the dynamic of a fallen world. We get stuck in the cycles of power, pride, and prejudice, and rivalry, resentment, and revenge. We all fall into these patterns and fail to recognize it when we do. So how can we make spiritual progress and start to confront these cycles, and understand what really means that Jesus died for our sins? Throughout this session, he talks about: -The power of myth to reveal truth in our world -Where the sin of the world actually comes from -The tragic cycles of power, pride, and prejudice and how they affect our society We hope you enjoy listening in on this amazing Masterclass. Tune in next week for the next installment in this course!

The Catholic Gentleman
Immortal Combat with Fr. Dwight Longenecker

The Catholic Gentleman

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 39:37


In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam is joined by Fr. Dwight Longenecker to discuss why it is vitally important for a man to understand, live, and boldly confront evil as Christ's clear example and constant demand. Avoiding a nonconfrontational, feel good Gospel is not the way forward or the teachings of the Church. This widespread approach has created a wayward flock that indirectly teaches pacifism and has damaged uncountable lives. In this episode we discuss; How getting knocked outside our comfort zone can lead to right action How the Church calls us to boldly proclaim Truth The damage to society at large by watering down Christ's teaching And More ADVENT MISSION PARTNER - Cross Catholic Outreach - Please Donate Anything That You Can - https://crosscatholic.org/christmas/quenching-thirst-in-kenya Fr. Dwight Longenecker Brought up as an Evangelical. Dwight Longenecker graduated from fundamentalist Bob Jones University. While there he became an Anglican and after graduation went to Oxford to train as an Anglican priest. After serving for ten years as an Anglican priest he converted to the Catholic faith with his wife and family. Eventually he returned to the United States to be ordained as a Catholic priest under the special provision from Rome for married former Anglican clergy. Fr Longenecker has written over seventeen books and booklets on Catholic spirituality, apologetics and prayer. He has authored hundreds of articles which have been published in newspapers, magazines, websites and journals in the USA and the UK. His popular blog is called Standing on My Head. He is a popular, podcaster, conference speaker and mission speaker. Married with four children, he now lives in Greenville, South Carolina where he serves as pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Visit his website at http://www.dwightlongenecker.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Front Line with Joe & Joe
Episode 34 - Fr Dwight Longenecker

The Front Line with Joe & Joe

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 60:13


Oct 31, 2021 - Fr Dwight Longenecker is Pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Greenville, SC. A famous convert to the Catholic faith, Fr Longenecker is well-known as a sought-after speaker and author. Fr Dwight Longenecker: https://dwightlongenecker.com  Listen live or get the podcast on the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen 

The Drew Mariani Show
Chaplet / Overcoming an Atheistic Age

The Drew Mariani Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 51:08


Hour 2 of The Drew Mariani Show on 10-27-21 Fr. Dwight Longenecker tells us about his new book “Beheading Hydra: A Radical Plan for Christians in an Atheistic Age” All show notes at Chaplet / Overcoming an Atheistic Age - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

My Catholic Tube
Voicing Truth and Reason – Episode 34 (The Reign of an Atheistic Indifferentism / Guest Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

My Catholic Tube

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 52:38


Episode 34 of the David L. Gray Show – Voicing Truth and Reason – Monologue on the reign of an atheistic indifferentism in our societies today. Guest Father Dwight Longenecker comes on to talk about his new book “Beheading Hydra: … The post Voicing Truth and Reason – Episode 34 (The Reign of an Atheistic Indifferentism / Guest Fr. Dwight Longenecker) first appeared on David L. Gray.

Talking Catholic with David L. Gray
Voicing Truth and Reason – Episode 34 (The Reign of an Atheistic Indifferentism / Guest Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

Talking Catholic with David L. Gray

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 52:38


Episode 34 of the David L. Gray Show – Voicing Truth and Reason – Monologue on the reign of an atheistic indifferentism in our societies today. Guest Father Dwight Longenecker comes on to talk about his new book “Beheading Hydra: A Radical Plan for Christians in an Atheistic Age.” This Podcast is also available on […] The post Voicing Truth and Reason – Episode 34 (The Reign of an Atheistic Indifferentism / Guest Fr. Dwight Longenecker) first appeared on DavidLGray.INFO.

RULES FOR RETROGRADES (Tim Gordon & Dave Gordon)
Beheading Hydra w/ Fr. Dwight Longenecker

RULES FOR RETROGRADES (Tim Gordon & Dave Gordon)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 38:16


Beheading Hydra w/ Fr. Dwight Longenecker***Tim's NEW BOOK on anti-feminism, "The Case for Patriarchy," is now available for PRE-ORDER!!! You can get your copy at:Sophia Press: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-case-for-patriarchyAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Case-Patriarchy-Timothy-Gordon/dp/1622828402________________________________________________

Kresta In The Afternoon
2021-09-28 - Do We Have a Divine Revelation?

Kresta In The Afternoon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 114:00


In hour 1 Monica Miller invites you to a pro-life rally and Steven Greydanus reviews Christian films in the new film The Green Knight, and in hour 2 We talk with Fr. Dwight Longenecker about defeating the “Modern Day Hydra.”

The Simple Truth
Beheading Hydra: A Radical Plan for Christians in an Atheistic Age (Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

The Simple Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 51:53


9/23/21 - Fr. Dwight Longenecker shares important insights from his new book "Beheading Hydra: A Radical Plan for Christians in an Atheistic Age."  Visit Sophia Institute Press at sophiainstitute.com to purchase the book and learn more about Fr. Longenecker and all of his good work at dwightlongenecker.com

The Dark Room
Episode #125 - Fr. Dwight Longenecker - Evil in Us

The Dark Room

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 29:43


Paul talks with American writer, Catholic priest and thinker, Fr. Dwight Longenecker, about evil, pride and selfishness. Reflecting ideas in his recent book, Immortal Combat: Confronting the Heart of Darkness, Fr. Dwight elucidates the dark side of our humanity, providing difficult though important insight into how dishonesty underlies the three and the dangerous consequences, for both ourselves and others, where we fail to confront it. Being a genuinely good person, as Fr. Dwight shows, is much harder than simply appearing to say and do the right things, even where that might gain us praise from others and allow us to “get ahead” in the world. Learn more about Fr. Dwight here.    *** CREDITS Producer - Paul Salvatori Writer & Host - Paul Salvatori Sound Editor - Peter Bull Music - Paul Salvatori

InStep
Fr. Dwight Longenecker

InStep

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 45:24


Fr. Dwight Longenecker is the pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary in Greenville, SC.

The Crisis Point
Crisis and Combat with Fr. Dwight Longenecker

The Crisis Point

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 41:55


Fr. Dwight Longenecker discusses some of the current controversial issues in the Church, including the response to COVID, pro-abortion "Catholic" politicians, and Fr. James Altman. He then gives advice for how Catholics can navigate through today's crises and engage in spiritual combat.Father's website: https://dwightlongenecker.comImmortal Combat course: https://greatandmain.com/longenecker-masterclass-immortal-combat/The Tale of Two Fr. Jameses: https://www.crisismagazine.com/2021/the-tale-of-two-fr-jamesesSupport the show (https://www.crisismagazine.com/support)

The Great & Main Podcast
The Hero's Journey: Bringing it Home

The Great & Main Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 37:57


The journey of the hero is complex. It begins through a call and heads straight into conflict. Whether it is facing trials and tribulations, fighting against the enemy, or choosing the ultimate good when faced with an ordeal, the steps along the journey are hard to take. Sure, we all want to seize the day and own our mission, but hearing about the difficult parts of the journey ahead of us can cause us to worry or feel unprepared. Instead of feeling excitement, we might be asking ourselves, “Is this really for me?” Over the last four episodes of our podcast, we talked to some incredibly insightful people about the hero's journey. Fr. Dwight Longenecker shared his insights on what we are all called to do. Fr. Ezra Sullivan taught us how to develop heroics habits. Dr. Pia Solenni examined our relationship with the enemy. And Steve and Linda Jannosy told us how to live heroically in any kind of situation. We now wrap up the series with some questions of our own. Join us as we conclude our series on the heroic journey and make our trek home.

Gospel Simplicity Podcast
Has Christianity Gotten Too EASY? (w/ Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

Gospel Simplicity Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 28:24


Can a Catholic Priest and an Evangelical theology student agree on the gospel? In this video, Fr. Dwight Longenecker and I discuss the question of why so many Christians are leaving the faith, and Fr. Dwight gives the intriguing idea that it's not because Christianity has become too difficult, but rather that Christianity has become too weak, too easy, and that the true Gospel has been replaced with a gospel of Moral Therapeutic Deism. Learn more about Fr. Dwight: https://dwightlongenecker.com/​Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicity​Merch: https://gospelsimplicity.myteespring.coFollow Gospel Simplicity on Social Media:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gospelsimplicity​Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gospelsimpli...​Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gsplsimplicity​

Gospel Simplicity Podcast
Life of a Married Catholic Priest (w/ Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

Gospel Simplicity Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 29:18


For many people, "married Catholic priest" is going to sound like a bit of an oxymoron. After all, don't Catholic priests have to take a vow of celibacy? In this video, I talk with Fr. Dwight Longenecker, a former Anglican who converted to Roman Catholicism and was ordained into the Roman Catholic priesthood, all while being a husband and father. In this video we explore why the Catholic church allows some married priests, whether the Catholic church will ever reverse their discipline of celibate priesthood, and what it's like to be a married priest. We had a great time, and I hope you enjoy this. I'd love to know in the comments, should the Catholic church allow more married priests, or should priests have to be celibate? Learn more about Fr. Dwight: https://dwightlongenecker.com/​Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicity​​Merch: http://www.teespring.com/stores/gospe...​Follow Gospel Simplicity on Social Media:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gospelsimplic...​Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gospelsimpli...​Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gsplsimplicity​

The Great & Main Podcast
The Hero's Journey: The Call

The Great & Main Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 45:28


A pivotal part of every hero's journey in life is hearing the call to action and responding. We all face this discernment. Promptings and desires surge out of nowhere during our life, and we hope that what is beckoning to us is that call. It's anything but simple. There always seem to be competing voices and variations on the call. We know there are false voices that come to confuse us and lead us off our heroic path, but can we tell which voice is which? Can we sort out God's voice from the noise? And how can we be sure we're hearing things correctly? We might think, “Am I just making this up? Do I only think this because I secretly want it to be my calling?” Or maybe we think we are only doing something because we know others expect it of us. Then, what do we do when we're into the heart of our calling and suddenly everything goes dark. We question everything we thought we knew about our mission and wonder where we took a wrong turn. When asking ourselves these questions of discernment, we looked to Fr. Dwight Longenecker, author of Immortal Combat and expert on spiritual battle and the role we play in it. Fr. Dwight talks on our podcast about how to approach the call we each have intrinsically within us. He stresses that often the first step is to admit that we don't have all the answers and reminds us that every call starts with the nudges and inclinations of our heart. We start the conversation with an overview of Immortal Combat, looking at the surprise nature of every heroic calling. He shows us how we're just a mindset shift away from countering all the toxic virtue signaling and corresponding shaming that increasingly define our society today. This episode is the first installment of a new series called The Heroic Journey. Over the next five episodes we'll explore how we discern a calling, form allies, battle through trials and tribulations, confront our mortal enemy, and return victorious to do it all again. Tune into today's episode.

The Endow Podcast
45. Lent 2021 and Spiritual Warfare: A Conversation with Fr. Dwight Longenecker

The Endow Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 33:34


Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius.  On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Father Dwight Longenecker on the nature of evil, spiritual warfare, and feisty feminism!Father was brought up in an Evangelical home in Pennsylvania. After graduating from the fundamentalist Bob Jones University with a degree in Speech and English, he went to study theology at Oxford University. Eventually, he was ordained as an Anglican priest and served as a curate, a school chaplain in Cambridge, and a country parson on the Isle of Wight.Realizing that the Anglican Church was on a divergent path, in 1995 he and his family were received into the Catholic Church. In 2006 the door opened to return to the USA and be ordained as a Catholic priest. He now serves as Pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Greenville, South Carolina.Find out more about Father here:  https://dwightlongenecker.comhttps://theimaginativeconservative.org/2020/01/rise-barbie-rambo-dwight-longenecker.htmlWhat's on your mind and heart? Let our host, Simone Rizkallah, know by connecting with her and The Endow Team on social media!Facebook at www.facebook.com/endowgroupsInstagram at www.instagram.com/endowgroupsWant to start your own Endow Group? Learn more by visiting our website at www.endowgroups.org or reach out to us at info@endowgroups.org. We look forward to serving you!

The Informed Catholic
Father Dwight Longnecker helps examine both Democrat and Republican platforms episode 147

The Informed Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 34:08


For this episode of the Informed Catholic we examine the article by father Dwight Longenecker who examines the platforms of both Republican and Democrat! It's quite helpful we actually do get to see what each one stands for Please take the time listen to this look up father longnecker's website or share this with a friend if you really believe In uproll life platform and human dignity platform this is the episode that will help you make the right choice in your vote in this election of 2020 as a Informed Catholic voter ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ned-jabbar/message

The Catholic Conversation
7/25/20 - Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Immortal Combat

The Catholic Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 60:31


We are in a battle, a spiritual combat. It is not a time for watered-down, feel-good faith because evil is lurking in today's world. Fr. Dwight Longenecker shares his insights and his new book, Immortal Combat on today's show. The world needs sanctity, courage - it needs warriors. Tune in and be inspired. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com  

Spirit Box
#23 / Fr Dwight Longenecker on immortal combat, spiritual warfare & the invisible world.

Spirit Box

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 34:12


As you know the point of this podcast is to look at all sides of the puzzle of non-physical non human intelligences, this week we'll be looking at things from a Catholic perspective. To that end our next guest, Fr. Dwight Longenecker talks to the Catholic concept of Spiritual warfare detailed in his book Immortal Combat - Confronting the Heart of Darkness Brought up as an Evangelical in the USA, Fr. Dwight Longenecker earned a degree in Speech and English before studying theology at Oxford University. He served as a minister in the Church of England, and in 1995 was received into the Catholic Church with his wife and family. The author of over twenty books and booklets on Catholic faith and culture, Fr Longenecker is also an award winning blogger, podcaster and journalist. He is pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Greenville, South Carolina. Fr Longenecker maps out how Catholicism changed to a more ‘love and light' position and in doing so lost its awareness of actual evil forces. We discuss the danger of pretending evil doesn't exist and his personal experience with exorcisms. There are some sections I've bleeped out to remove names and location of those involved in the exorcism. If you like the show and want more Spirit Box in your life join the Patreon and the podcast Discord. It's the price of a cup of coffee and you get all the shows early along with other benefits. Send me your experiences with the other. I'll leave links below, you can either email me or leave me a phone message. SHOW NOTES: Book: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/immortal-combat Blog-Website: www.dwightlongenecker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsld_cllX-psYORZ_DnHAEg KEEP IN TOUCH? TWITTER - https://twitter.com/spiritbox3  CONTACT - https://www.darraghmasonfield.com/contact SUPPORT - https://www.patreon.com/spiritbox PAYPAL - https://www.paypal.me/dmfphoto  MUSIC - Obliqka --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spirit-box/message

The Catholic Current
Fight the Good Fight (Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

The Catholic Current

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 53:26


The Catholic Current June 12, 2020 Special Guest: Fr. Dwight Longenecker -Fr Longenecker joins us to discuss his new book on Spiritual Warfare, Immortal Combat

The Informed Catholic
Catholic fundamentalism episode 65 season 2

The Informed Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 27:08


Explore the article by father Dwight Longenecker on the danger of Catholic fundamentalism --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ned-jabbar/message

The Georgene Rice Show
December 4, 2019

The Georgene Rice Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 74:41


Today we’ll talk with FR. Dwight Longenecker, author of “The Mystery of the Maji: The Quest to Identify the Three Wise Men” (Regnery History) and Gary Hemenway, music director for the Oregon Symphony Gospel Christmas, coming to the Arleen Schnitzer concert hall Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 12, 13, 14. For details and to purchase tickets go to kpdq.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Eric Metaxas Show
Dwight Longenecker

The Eric Metaxas Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2018 40:50


What happened after the first Christmas? Dwight Longenecker joins the show to talk about his book, “Mystery of the Magi: The Quest to Identify the Three Wise Men.” (Encore Presentation)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Georgene Rice Show
Dec. 6, 2018

The Georgene Rice Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 73:04


Today we’ll talk with Jonathan Alexandre, director of Public Policy at Liberty Counsel Action, on the immoral use of fetal tissue for experimentation, Os Guinness, author of “Last Call for Liberty: How America's Genius for Freedom Has Become Its Greatest Threat” (InterVarsity Press), and Fr. Dwight Longenecker, author of The Mystery of the Maji: The Quest to Identify the Three Wise Men (Regnery).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Taylor Marshall Podcast
160: Pope Francis Church History & Papal Controversy w Fr Dwight Longenecker [Podcast]

Dr Taylor Marshall Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 53:29


What can we learn about heresy and papal controversy? Dr Taylor Marshall and Fr Dwight Longenecker discuss the Arian controversy, Pope Liberius, and heresy in the past to distill the current controversies surrounding Pope Benedict.

The Catholic Conversation
8/18/18 - Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Ideologies Destroying the Church

The Catholic Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 60:31


We live in a culture unknowingly surrounded by heresies. Catholic priest, author and speaker, Fr. Dwight Longenecker talks about common ideologies that are destructive to our faith and the Church. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com

The Eric Metaxas Show
Dwight Longenecker

The Eric Metaxas Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2017 40:50


The festive mood around the studio continues when Dwight Longenecker joins the show to talk about his new book, “Mystery of the Magi: The Quest to Identify the Three Wise Men.” (Encore presentation)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Eric Metaxas Show
Dwight Longenecker

The Eric Metaxas Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2017 40:49


The festive mood around the studio continues when Dwight Longenecker joins the show to talk about his new book, “Mystery of the Magi: The Quest to Identify the Three Wise Men.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The God Search
The God Search: Episode 4

The God Search

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2017 11:56


Sin is boring, there is no two ways around it. There is nothing new about it, Fr. Dwight Longenecker reflects upon this in his article "Sin is sooo Boring! (http://www.catholiceducation.org/en/religion-and-philosophy/spiritual-life/sin-is-soooo-boring.html)". God truly is life giving, sin takes away joy, love, and fun.

The Don Johnson Show
A Call to Real Life and True Love

The Don Johnson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2014 63:56


February 14, 2014 Don and Brandon discuss the shallowness of contemporary life and how the "hook-up culture" is missing out, not only on love, but even on sex. Don quotes from Dwight Longenecker's new book The Romance of Religion.

The Good Catholic Life
TGCL #0665: The Romance of Religion with Fr. Dwight Lonegenecker

The Good Catholic Life

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2014 56:31


Today's topics: The Romance of Religion with Fr. Dwight Lonegenecker Summary of today's show: Ordinary people can live the Christian life with an edge to it, with a radical dimension, says Fr. Dwight Longenecker in his new book “The Romance of Religion”. He talks with Michael Lavigne and Scot Landry about how Christians can live more boldly, transforming the doctrines and rules of religion into guideposts that guide the quest of life that we should turn into an adventure story. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Michael Lavigne Today's guest(s): Fr. Dwight Longenecker, author of the new book, The Romance of Religion Links from today's show:

Ateorizar
Ateorizar #3.1: Libertad de Expresión

Ateorizar

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2012 99:37


Premio Paulo Coelho: Justin Harris (R-AK) por proponer que como los niños no pueden rezar en la escuela pública, pues que lo hagan cantando himnos religiosos. (Noticia aquí) Focus on the Family por sus terribles predicciones del 2008 de lo que iba a pasar si ganaba Obama, que no ocurrieron, por supuesto. (Noticia aquí) El sacerdote católico Dwight Longenecker por decir que los ateos son prueba de que dios existe. (Noticia aquí) El predicador Joel Osteen por decir que el no escogió ser heterosexual, pero el ser homosexual aun así sigue siendo algo incorrecto. (Noticia aquí) El Gobernador de Texas y ex candidato a la presidencia de los Estados Unidos, Rick Perry por decir que el diablo es la razón de la idea de la separación de iglesia y estado. (Noticia aquí) El Apóstol Rony Chaves de Costa Rica por atribuir el que un hubo muertos en el pasado terremoto en Costa Rica debido a que ellos “le hablaron a la tierra y le ordenaron no provocar daños”. (Foto arriba) Artículo de César en Global Voices sobre Ateorizar: http://es.globalvoicesonline.org/2012/09/16/puerto-rico-ateorizar-o-ateismo-en-linea Pussy Riot: http://www.ateorizar.com/search?q=pussy+riot Ataque a las embajadas de EEUU, el famoso vídeo y las fotos anti-islámicas y las peticiones a la limitación de la libertad de expresión en asuntos religiosos: http://www.ateorizar.com/search?q=inocencia+de+los+musulmanes Cita de cierre: "Todas las grandes verdades comienzan como blasfemias”. - George Bernard Shaw Participan en la discusión: @magdiel787, @crisliee, @ManoloMatos y @soyelcangriman y @soyelrata del blog @elname Puedes visitar el blog de @soyelrata y @soyelcangriman en: www.elname.com Puedes bajar el podcast o subscribirte al RSS aquí: http://www.ivoox.com/podcast-podcast-ateorizar_fg_f120851_filtro_1.xml Tema de la Próxima Semana: Entrevista con Greta Christina --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ateorizar/message

The Good Catholic Life
The Good Catholic Life #0103: Monday, August 1, 2011

The Good Catholic Life

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2011 56:30


**Today's host(s):** Scot Landry **Today's guest(s):** Brandon Vogt, author of the book "The Church and New Media" * ["The Church and New Media"](http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=pilo0e-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=1592760333) * [The Church and New Media website and blog](http://www.churchandnewmedia.com) * [Brandon's blog, The Thin Veil](http://www.thinveil.net) * [Computers for Kids in Kenya](http://donate.crs.org/computerskenya) **Today's topics:** The new book "The Church and New Media" **Summary of today's show:** Brandon Vogt joins Scot to discuss his new book, "The Church and New Media," which features 12 contributors who write about how the Church can best take advantage of the new communications technologies and the culture of the Internet to spread the Gospel of Christ on the "digital continent" **1st segment:** Scot welcomed Brandon to the show. He asked how the idea for the book came about. There are 12 different chapter authors. Scot is impressed that he's only 25 years old. Brandon said his whole 24th year of life was devoted to considering the lives of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati and St. Therese of Lisieux and how much they accomplished in their short lives. So he felt free to reach for this book. He's also considering how much of a revolution in communication we're having in society and he found that the Church is stuck in the middle of this huge tidal shift. He also noticed a lot of individual Catholics as well as apostolates and ministries using modern technologies very effectively and faithfully. Finally, he noticed that the majority of the Church is doing a poor job, especially compared to Protestants and other religions. We're about a half decade behind the secular world too. A lot of people are becoming interested but don't know where to start. As a 25 year old, he didn't think he could write expertly on these topics, so he set out to target a number of experts in their fields to write, including Scot Landry, who wrote on new media in the diocese. Scot said the Church is sometimes accused of being a couple years behind, and so Scot was overjoyed to see someone doing a project like this and [Our Sunday Visitor](http://www.osv.com/) to being involved. Brandon said OSV was enthusiastically supportive of the idea. The thought it would reach many people. Each of the contributors to the book have a huge social media platform that they can use to promote the book to their readers and followers. He also wanted the book to affect official Church communications structures in parishes and dioceses, and OSV is very well-connected in that realm. Brandon is a convert to Catholicism and Scot has a theory that the Holy Spirit is working to encourage converts to our faith to help lead us and contribute their passion that led them to the Church. Brandon has noticed a lot of the most passionate and excited Catholics tend to be converts because every single one of them chose it. They sought it out and wrestled with the reasons not to be Catholic and ultimately chose the Church. Brandon was born and raised Presbyterian and received all the basic instruction, but it never really hit home for him. He never really committed to him. When he went to college in 2004, on the first Sunday at University of Florida in Tallahassee, he decided to choose whatever church was closest to his dorm in order to satisfy his obligation. That one was Methodist and it changed him in a very deep way and discovered the presence of Jesus, a love of Scripture, the presence of the Holy Spirit. At the same time, his girlfriend since high school was Catholic and when they started to discuss marriage after college, they started to talk about what church they should attend. So he started to research Catholicism and discovered the campus ministry called [Brotherhood of Hope](http://www.brotherhoodofhope.org/), based in Somerville, but with a ministry at the University of Florida. He met with a brother from the order every week for a year to discuss Catholicism. He found Brother Jason was eerily like him: raised Protestant; studying science; joining the same Methodist campus ministry; and exploring Catholicism his senior year in college. He had walked the same path before him. Brandon went through RCIA and entered the Church at Easter 2008. He even had 30-40 people from the Methodist campus ministry come to the Easter vigil to celebrate his journey. He's only been Catholic for three years. Back in May 2011, he was invited as part of a group of 150 bloggers from around the world to go to a special meeting at the Vatican. He was also able to attend the beatification of Pope John Paul II. He found himself wondering how in the world he got to the point of sitting literally on the roof of the Vatican and writing this book. Jennifer Fulwiler wrote the second chapter of the book in the book on how blogging and the community of Catholic blogs led her from atheism to Catholicism. Cardinal Seán said about her: >It was especially uplifting to read Jennifer Fulwiler's account in Chapter 2 of how Catholic blogs helped lead her from atheism to the Truth of the Catholic faith through the information and friendships she found as a young mother online. Let us pray that many other "Jennifer Fulwilers" will be led to experience the saving love of Jesus Christ through the Church's embracing and living on this digital continent. * [Jen Fulwiler's blog, "Conversion Diary"](http://www.conversiondiary.com) Scot is inspired how new media allowed Jennifer to encounter a community of Catholics who she would never have encountered otherwise in her daily life. She had started a blog as an atheist challenging Christianity and people came to her blog's comment boxes and started conversations with her. Those commenters pointed her to good resources countering the arguments made by her atheist friends. Brandon said the anonymity of the Internet can be a huge boon for someone learning about the faith because they can do so with a stigma or being ostracized. People can explore Catholicism through the safety of anonymous commenting on blogs. He added that the Internet enables you to find a true representation of what a religion presents itself as. He said it's common for Protestants to build Catholic straw-men which claim Catholics believe things they don't really, such as worshipping Mary. Now it's all available online. **2nd segment:** Scot said it was common a few years ago for some people to say that new media and the Internet are a fad, but that's been proven false. Brandon said the statistics are overwhelming. [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com) has over 750 million users around the world. Pew Research Center just released a study that [Twitter](http://www.twitter.com) sees 350 billion tweets every day. (Twitter is a 140-character messaging service and a tweet is one message from a user, maybe a quote, a link to an article, a comment on a piece of news.) Brandon said Pope Benedict XVI is one of the most perceptive on new media in the Church, calling it a new digital continent. If Facebook were a country, it would be the third-largest in the world after China and India. Brandon said on [YouTube.com](http://www.youtube.com), 2 billions of videos are watched every day and every minute 24 hours of new video is uploaded. Scot said in the first chapter, Fr. Bob Barron writes that posting his videos on YouTube allow him to interact with secularists. * [Fr. Robert Barron, Word on Fire](http://wordonfire.org/) Fr. Barron has posted more than 200 videos on YouTube and received more than 1 million views. His organization has done some research and found the most likely viewer is a 20-something male who has no religious background. Fr Barron asks where else he could have an audience of such young men. Fr. Barron writes about the YouTube heresies, cataloging what he encounters in comments on his videos: A skewed understanding of who God is; a mythical being; all religions are the same; and Religion's relationships on science and on violence Fr. Barron said we need to understand the environment in which we're participating. Marcel Lejeune is one of the campus ministers at Texas A&M, one of the largest Catholic campus ministries. He writes in the third chapter about connecting to young adults. New media turns out to be the ideal way to connect with the missing demographic in the Church. * [Texas A&M Catholic campus ministry](http://aggiecatholic.org/) He also writes about their innovative method of connecting with a very transient group of people, college students, using [Flocknote](http://www.flocknote.com). * [An innovative way to register parishioners](http://marysaggies.blogspot.com/2010/09/why-we-asked-our-parishioners-to-bring.html) Flocknote allows people only to receive information that they want in the forms they want: email, Facebook, text messaging. Flocknote is a product created by another book contributor, Matthew Warner, who writes about new media in the parish. Texas A&M's Catholic campus ministry average eight students entering the priesthood and religious life as well as the thousands who return to parishes as laypeople who have strong formation. **3rd segment:**The second section of the book talks about how new media is used in formation. [Mark Shea](http://markshea.blogspot.com/) writes about the dangers and benefits of blogs. [Fr. Dwight Longenecker](http://www.dwightlongenecker.com/) writes about what's really important and the danger of online apologetics: >...I am not convinced that many souls are won by argument. It is famously said about apologetics that you can win an argument and lose a soul. The apologetics on my blog are woven into a much bigger picture of Catholicism. I want the reader to glimpse the power and the glory of the Catholic Church, but I also want them to glimpse the humanity and humor of being Catholic. In other words, I want them to glimpse the art of being Catholic — not just the argument for being Catholic. * [Jonathan Sullivan's review of the book](http://catholictechtalk.com/blog/2011/07/16/book-review-the-church-and-new-media-by-brandon-vogt/) Scot said it's true of all ministry, not just new media. Brandon would nuance it by saying that there are some people are indeed looking for arguments *for* the Catholic Church. But it is true that arguing for the sake being right never wins anyone into the loving, accepting, inclusive world of the Church. When you're vitriolic and angry, it doesn't convey the love of Christ. Fr. Longenecker writes with humor and reverence, charity and truth. Brandon said blogging is a medium made for current events and commenting on what's going on the world. He notes that blogging is egalitarian so that everyone online can have the same voice as, no matter where they are or their economic background. It allows people who to break news and for people to gather around and talk about it. What bloggers like Mark Shea and Fr. Longenecker do is bring the Church into the story, to bring the Church's teaching to bear and allow a conversation to take place. Scot writes in Chapter 7 about new media in the diocese, especially what we do in the Archdiocese of Boston. He believes that what we have in Boston is as great as anywhere. He said [CatholicTV.com](http://www.catholictv.com) is the best place anywhere to view Catholic video content. The [Pilot's website](http://www.pilotcatholicnews.com) has won awards. Our diocesan website, [BostonCatholic.org](http://www.bostoncatholic.org), is widely recognized for being a great website, especially in its faith formation content. Brandon said it's obvious to him that the Archdiocese of Boston is a model for dioceses across the world in new media, including smartphone apps and other initiatives. In the next chapter, Matt Warner shared what parishes can do in new media. He has his hands on the pulse of online Catholicism and he's very practical. He's the founder of Flocknote. He's also looked at what's working and not working in parish websites. For example, a parish looking to use these social media tools, start a blog, revamp a website and want to connect with people not attending church, this chapter provides many answers. New media builds community and these chapters, including Lisa Hendey's chapter, recognize this. Scot said Matthew encourages parishes to form a qualified digital communications council and that's also a way for young people to get involved in the parish. These are the people who know how to reach the people aren't in the parish right now. The ideal member of the council would be college graduates looking to get involved in the Church and these people would also be the future leaders of the parish. Brandon said this is his generation and he sees the problems and tensions on both sides. The young adult demographic is the most difficult to reach and yet the most engaged in new media. New media is a movement of God to give us these tools at a specific time in Church history. Both Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict have said the same. By inviting young people to participate in the structure of the church, you're connecting them to the structure of the Church. Also, many young men and women who come to religious vocations say that their vocations began with being involved with the parish in a way like this. Brandon ends his introduction by saying the Church is not just the institutional Church, but is every Catholic. Will the Church remain silent in the digital sphere? >The world is waiting and listening in the virtual sphere. Will the Church remain silent, or will her voice be proclaimed from the rooftops (and the laptops)? Will she plunge the message of Christ into Facebook feeds, blog posts, podcasts, and text messages, or will she be digitally impotent? Brandon said new media is already being harnessed for all kinds of purposes, some of it inimical to the Church and her message. The Church needs to begin to use this tool. The printing press was used to undermine the Church because the Church did not at first see the utility of the press to spread her message. Scot mentioned Lisa Hendey's chapter on her website at [CatholicMom.com](http://www.catholicmom.com), a community of Catholic moms sharing their lives with one another. Tom Peters of [American Papist](http://catholicvote.org/discuss/index.php?show=papist), writing about how new media can encourage Catholic activism. Brandon said CatholicMom.com is a digital front porch for moms around the world to discuss what it means to be a Catholic mom today for moms who might not otherwise have a way to connect with other Catholic moms they can relate to. Many of the moms find themselves feel isolated without other Catholic moms with the same values and outlook. Tom Peters writes about how new media can be used to promote the Catholic social teaching of the Church. In his blog, he rallies his readers to take action on political or social issues in the news. They call representatives and other leaders, send letters, and make a real impact. In the final chapter, Sean Carney, founder of [40 Days for Life](http://www.40daysforlife.com/blog/), the world's largest pro-life movement, where thousands of people pray for an end to abortion. They were able to organize this movement globally using new media.