Podcast appearances and mentions of Peter Kreeft

In this episode, we explore St Thomas Aquinas' Second Way, also known as the Argument from Efficient Causality. This is a classic cosmological argument for the existence of God.Aquinas begins with a simple observation: everything we encounter in the world has a cause. Houses are built by builders, paintings are painted by artists, and trees grow from seeds. But if every cause depends on another cause, where does the chain ultimately begin? Aquinas argues that there must be a First Efficient Cause that gives existence and causal power to everything else.In this episode, we discuss: What an efficient cause is Why nothing can be the efficient cause of itself The difference between temporal and hierarchical chains of causation Why Aquinas rejects an infinite regress of essentially ordered causes Peter Kreeft's "borrowed book" analogy How the Second Way differs from the Argument from Motion What Aquinas means by a First Efficient Cause Why this argument points toward God's existence without yet establishing every Christian belief about GodThis episode is part of our series on St Thomas Aquinas' Five Ways and the classical arguments for the existence of God. Whether you're interested in philosophy, Catholic theology, apologetics, metaphysics, or the relationship between faith and reason, I hope these episodes help make Aquinas' thought more accessible and encourage you to explore these remarkable arguments for yourself.SUPPORT THE PODCASTThis podcast relies 100% on the generosity of viewers. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links: Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2 Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/caitlinwest Contact: www.caitlinwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/

Dr Peter Kreeft is one of the most popular Christian authors of the 20th and 21st-centuries. Today I have the honor of sitting down with him to discuss suffering, faith, love, and the lessons he learned from 63 years of marriage to his late wife, Marie. Dr Kreeft's books: https://amzn.to/4qu4NKPDr Kreeft's website: https://www.peterkreeft.com/NEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading religious network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. -Cozy Earth: Better Sleep, Brighter Days - Get the highest quality sleep essentials for 20% OFF at https://cozyearth.com/lila!-EveryLife Women: https://www.everylife.com/lila Buy diapers and women's health products from an amazing company and use code LILA10 to get 10% off!-Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! 00:00:00 - Intro00:03:49 - Why It's Reasonable To Trust God00:06:00 - Making Sense of Suffering00:09:05 - Best argument against God:00:10:46 - Happy atheists don't make sense00:13:04 - There is no spiritual technology00:15:21 - Grace is not what you think it is00:20:48 - How to receive more love in your life?00:25:21 - What does love in action look like?00:28:28 - Be patient and honest with yourself and God00:33:05 - The radical acceptance of God's will is incredible00:34:38 - St Faustina's shocking statement:00:40:26 - What would you want a non-believer to ask?00:45:27 - Responding to Viral Clip00:52:56 - Are most people “good people”?00:54:54 - From Calvinist to Catholic00:57:30 - Catholics and Protestants00:59:32 - Is Catholicism Heavenly or Satanic? 01:03:15 - Why did Jesus give us the Eucharist?01:07:03 - How Catholics and Protestants will become one again:01:08:51 - Muslims and Christians01:12:46 - #1 Thing Catholics Should Learn from Protestants01:13:51 - What should Protestants learn from Catholics?01:15:21 - Where are western Catholics failing?01:17:28 - Mother Teresa01:19:58 - Israel and Antisemitism01:23:19 - Sexual Revolution, Explained:01:28:25 - Sodomy01:33:54 - How to reverse the sexual revolution01:39:30 - Judge the action, not the person01:41:18 - How to join the cultural fight:01:42:24 - The role of contraception:01:44:23 - Silicon Valley trying to create immortality01:47:31 - Is Jesus going to return soon?01:49:21 - Losing his wife of 63 years01:57:02 - What would you tell your 25 y/o self?01:58:31 - Touching moment between Lila and Peter01:59:23 - Advice for single people02:01:08 - What has marriage taught you?02:05:16 - What is masculinity?02:07:43 - What do we get wrong about masculinity today?02:09:56 - What do we get wrong about feminity?02:13:22 - Getting a call from his wife…at her funeral02:15:55 - Processing the grief02:21:32 - Advice for fathers:02:22:37 - Advice for fathers:02:22:55 - The Tolkien Book Controversy02:28:23 - Peter Kreeft's favorite of his own books

IT'S HERE! Pre-Order the 4th installment of the Ashtown Burial Series at ashtownburials.com.In this episode, Douglas Wilson considers when deception may be righteous, continues his tour through the sins of the New Testament with morologia and foolish talking, and reviews Peter Kreeft's The Myth, the Mask, and the Masterpiece on C.S. Lewis's Till We Have Faces. For more from Doug, subscribe to Canon+: https://canonplus.com/  

Luke opens with a confession—he got fuming mad at a Catholic content creator online, posted about it on Instagram, and deleted it in the middle of the night—which turns the show into a long conversation about what men are supposed to do with rage. Dave VanVickle walks through lifting, prayer, and the confessional as outlets. He gets into Taekwondo's golden age, cage matches in Buffalo, and the night he took a knife in the back and still loaded the two men he knocked out into his truck bed and drove them to the emergency room. In This Episode: Luke's temper flare at a Catholic content creator who used a photo of the Pope to score a point about liturgy, the Instagram post he tagged him in, and the middle-of-the-night regret that made him delete it Dave's outlets for rage plus his read that watching the news right now should make a normal man angry Gomer on anger as a blanket over your life, why a lot of anger at the world is really anger at yourself, and giving up the news in 2019 The rad trad and Vatican II debate, Peter Kreeft's question about whether any of those posts are well processed, and Dave building a middle school philosophy course The study claiming the average American man thinks he's 400% more effective in a fight than he actually is Resources Mentioned: Philosophy 101 by Socrates by Peter Kreeft Forming Intentional Disciples by Sherry Weddell Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace Evangelii Nuntiandi by Pope St. Paul VI Catching Foxes on Substack Support Dave VanVickle on Patreon Chapters: 00:00: Welcome and Dave's New Middle Name 01:58: Luke's Anger Problem and the Influencer Who Set It Off 08:39: Lifting, Running, and Prayer as Outlets 10:57: The Manosphere and Men Who Stopped Reading 14:42: Gomer on Turning the Anger Dial Down 21:08: Rad Trads, Vatican II, and Peter Kreeft's Question 25:45: Infinite Jest and the Parasocial Prophecy 27:56: Teaching Plato to Seventh Graders 33:25: Dave's Complete Fighting Résumé 42:16: The Knife in the Back at Shenanigans 50:20: It's Not Like the Movies and the 400% Study 1:08:00: Closing Question—Combat Sports and the NFL Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios

What if sexuality isn't merely a biological reality or a moral issue? What if it's one of the clearest ways God reveals Himself through humanity? In this episode, Wailer and Adena begin their journey through Scripture's teaching on sexuality by returning to the very beginning—Genesis 1. Together they explore God's first command to humanity, the meaning of being made male and female in the image of God, and why sexuality is far more sacred than most Christians have been taught. Along the way, they unpack the ancient concept of image-bearing, discuss why sexual brokenness often runs deeper than behavior, and share parts of their own story of pornography, betrayal, healing, forgiveness, and restoration.    Resources: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Heaven by Peter Kreeft: https://a.co/d/03ufta4f Unwanted by Jay Stringer: https://a.co/d/0bp1uON4 Proven Ministries: https://www.provenmen.https://a.co/d/0bp1uON4org/provenministries/ The Sex Talk Resources: https://www.thesextalk.com/courses/thesextalk-com   Connect with The Naked Gospel Podcast:   Website: https://www.provenmen.org/thenakedgospel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PROVENMenMinistries LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/provenmen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/provenministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/provenmenministries TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endporn.org

Recently, Dr. Peter Kreeft made a spoke about falling in love with his all over again after she had died and compared her broken, emaciated body to the beauty of the Crucifix. This remark went viral and caused a wonderful and renewed focus on relationships, marriage, and the Catholic view and understanding of love.

Recently, Dr. Peter Kreeft made a spoke about falling in love with his all over again after she had died and compared her broken, emaciated body to the beauty of the Crucifix. This remark went viral and caused a wonderful and renewed focus on relationships, marriage, and the Catholic view and understanding of love and beauty.

Dr. Peter Kreeft recently lost his wife Maria, to whom he was married for 63 years. Shortly after her death, he was asked what advice he had for young married couples, and his response has gone viral. Even in the midst of his grief, he was able to deliver a reflection full of love, wisdom and even humor. Marcus looks at his comments.

One of the striking features of the desert tradition is the extraordinary seriousness with which the Fathers speak about the conscience. Modern readers can easily mistake conscience for little more than an inner feeling, a private moral opinion, or an emotional sense of guilt. The Fathers know nothing of this reduction. For them, the conscience is something infinitely more profound. It is the hidden sanctuary where God quietly addresses the human heart. It is the place where divine love first encounters human freedom. This explains why they are far less interested in outward accomplishment than in the movements of the heart. God does not merely examine what we do. He examines why we do it. The Evergetinos reminds us that fasting, vigils, prayer, psalmody, almsgiving, and hospitality are all good by their very nature. Yet these same holy works can become empty when they spring from vanity, fear, ambition, or the longing to be admired. The act itself may appear beautiful before men while the heart quietly seeks itself rather than God. The Fathers understand something that remains deeply relevant in every age: the human heart possesses an astonishing ability to hide its motives even from itself. For this reason the spiritual life demands something more than discipline. It demands truthfulness. St. Isaac the Syrian brings the matter to its deepest point when he writes that virtue is not primarily found in many bodily labors but in “a heart rendered most wise by its hope in God.” Everything begins here. The body may perform countless good works, but unless the heart is slowly purified, those works cannot bear their full fruit. This is not because God is difficult to please. It is because God desires not our performance but our communion. Throughout these passages one senses that the conscience is not presented as an accuser waiting to condemn us but as a faithful companion seeking to preserve our freedom. St. Isaiah calls it our guardian. St. Mark tells us that whoever wishes to heal the soul must first learn to obey it. Abba Agathon goes so far as to say that the monk should never allow his conscience to accuse him in anything. Such words can easily be misunderstood. The Fathers are not asking us to become scrupulous or anxious. Nor are they inviting us into endless self-analysis. Rather, they are describing the gradual restoration of an inner harmony in which thought, desire, intention, and action become one. This harmony is one of the great signs of healing. The image preserved in the Gerontikon is especially beautiful. The conscience is compared to a spring. If one continually digs deeper, the water becomes clearer. If one fills it with earth, the spring is slowly destroyed. How often this happens almost unnoticed. The first compromise rarely appears serious. One ignores a small prompting toward kindness. One excuses an act of impatience. One refuses an invitation to forgiveness. One silences an uncomfortable truth because it interferes with a cherished attachment. None of these seems decisive. Yet every refusal places another handful of earth into the spring. Eventually the water grows cloudy. Not because God has withdrawn. But because we have gradually lost the ability to hear Him. The opposite is equally true. Every small act of obedience clears the water a little more. Every hidden act of honesty enlarges the heart. Every quiet surrender to truth makes the conscience more luminous and more peaceful. Here we begin to see why the Fathers connect conscience so closely with spiritual knowledge. Knowledge of God is not merely the accumulation of theological ideas. It is born from a heart that has become transparent enough to recognize His presence. This is where desire and conscience meet. Much of our suffering arises because our desires have become divided. We seek God while simultaneously clinging to lesser loves that promise security, recognition, or control. The conscience gently exposes this division. It does not shame us for having desires. Rather, it patiently teaches us which desires lead toward life and which quietly imprison us. The conscience is therefore one of God's greatest gifts to the wounded heart. It protects wonder. For wonder can only flourish where there is truth. A heart that continually ignores its deepest convictions gradually becomes cynical. It begins to distrust goodness because it has learned to distrust itself. But when a person begins again to live honestly before God—even imperfectly—a different kind of vision slowly emerges. Gratitude becomes possible. Simplicity returns. One discovers that obedience does not diminish freedom but restores it. The Fathers never separate conscience from hope. Even when it reproves us, its purpose is always restoration. Its voice is not that of an executioner but of a physician. It wounds only in order to heal. Perhaps this is why the saints possessed such extraordinary peace. They did not become holy because they never struggled. They became holy because they refused to make peace with falsehood. They listened to the quiet voice within before it became drowned out by louder voices. Little by little the conscience became not merely a judge of their actions but a window through which they learned to behold the face of Christ Himself. In an age filled with noise, distraction, and endless external judgments, the Fathers quietly invite us back to this hidden sanctuary. There, beneath all our fears and ambitions, God still speaks. And every time we answer that gentle voice with sincerity, the spring becomes clear again. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:01:19 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Page 49 paragraph 9 00:01:58 Fr. 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Matt reacts to the viral nature of his latest interview with the wonderful, Dr. Peter Kreeft. Enjoy the full episode here: https://youtu.be/49GhuwT-NuY - - - Become a Daily Wire Member and watch all of our content ad-free: ⁠⁠https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe⁠⁠

Adam's about to be Coweta's biggest celebrity. Porter and Prairie Farm's SEO game has worked so well that a Tulsa news station called wanting an interview about egg prices and how they're crushing family farms. Problem is, Adam has no idea what egg prices are doing anywhere else. He just knows what he charges, and that they've lost 35 chickens in two weeks. Lady Haylee, in her prudence, said maybe skip the interview. Adam already said yes. The real debate of the week: overalls or no overalls for the camera. Overalls, obviously. Carhartt, not blue jean, collared shirt underneath. Now both guys want branded farm overalls, Niles Ranch and Fecundity Farm for Dave, Porter and Prairie Family Farm for Adam.Sponsor: Amen app (from the Augustine Institute) The Amen app is the free Catholic prayer app the guys use to walk through the Sunday Gospel with their kids on the way to Mass, plus free access to classics like Divine Mercy in My Soul and True Devotion to Mary. No paywall, no subscription trap. Download the Amen app right now.Sponsor: Select International Tours When Adam and Dave planned their first pilgrimage, Select International Tours is who everyone pointed them to, and having used them, the guys can vouch for it. Wherever you want to go, head to selectinternationaltours.com and see what they offer.Dave's week wasn't any calmer. He harvested and shucked 500 to 700 ears of corn with the whole family, then blanched all of it late into the night while Lady Pamela held down a house full of unexpected company. His exact line on the way out the door: "I gotta go drink with my buddy for Jesus. It's a ministry, babe." Piglets are due any day, and this time he's praying they're born alive.The pour is a revisit: Salterra 14-Year Single Malt Scotch, finished in an Oloroso barrel, 48% ABV. Warm, not hot. Worth going back to.The prayer request is Mary. She's got an eye procedure Thursday, lasers, to make sure her retina stays attached so she doesn't go blind. She needs to put on weight first. Some days she gains 70 grams, some days she loses it. Thank you for praying. Keep it up.Then the real topic: what actually happens to your soul between the moment you die and the resurrection of your body. Can fire really burn something with no body to burn? Pulling from Aquinas's Summa, the guys walk through it. Your body dies, your soul doesn't, and it faces judgment immediately, heaven, hell, or purgatory on the way to heaven. The senses go dark since they run through bodily organs, but the intellect and the will, the parts that never needed a body to operate, stay fully awake. Aquinas's answer to the fire question: it doesn't burn the soul like a stove burns wood. It binds it. In sin, you subjected your higher self to a lower appetite, so in justice, a lower thing, fire, now holds your higher self captive. It's God's instrument, not chemistry.Then the bonus round: limbo. The limbo of the fathers, emptied by Christ at the Harrowing of Hell. The limbo of infants, never defined as dogma, still debated, and Dave's new coinage for where he thinks it actually belongs: limburgatory. A place with no suffering doesn't belong bolted onto hell.Protect what you love. Provide the truth even when it costs you something. Establish your kids in what's actually at stake. Raise your glass.TOPICS COVEREDPorter and Prairie Farm's SEO play working so well a Tulsa news station wants an egg price interviewLosing 35 chickens in two weeks and having zero idea what egg prices are doing anywhere elseThe overalls debate: Carhartt over blue jean, collared shirt, and the case for branded farm overallsThe economics of homesteading: it only "pays for itself" if you value your own labor at zeroDave shucking and blanching 500 to 700 ears of corn with the whole family in one night"I gotta go drink with my buddy for Jesus, it's a ministry, babe"Piglets due any day and praying for a better outcome than last timeBourbon of the week: revisiting Salterra 14-Year Single Malt Scotch, Oloroso barrel finish, 48% ABVPrayer update on baby Mary: a Thursday laser eye procedure to protect her retina, and the fight to gain weightWhat actually happens to the soul between death and the resurrection of the bodyMatthew 25:41 and what "everlasting fire" could mean for a devil who has no body to burnThe difference between your particular judgment at death and the general judgment at the end of timeWhy death is genuinely abhorrent: the violent separation of body and soul, not just leaving earthAquinas on why the intellect and will stay fully awake after death even though the senses go darkSt. Gregory versus Aquinas on whether merely seeing hellfire is itself the punishmentAquinas's actual argument: fire doesn't cook the soul, it binds it, as an instrument of divine justiceWhy the fires of hell and purgatory are, per Aquinas, the very same fireThe three conditions required for mortal sin, and why hell is always a freely chosen destinationThe limbo of the fathers, the bosom of Abraham, and Christ emptying it at the Harrowing of HellThe limbo of infants, the 2007 theological commission document, and why it was never defined as dogmaBaptism of desire and the "intent of an intent" question for unbaptized infantsDave's case for "limburgatory" against Dante's placement of limbo as an annex of hellWhy presuming on God's mercy is itself a sin, and how that shapes the whole limbo debateREFERENCED IN THIS EPISODEBooks & Writings:Summa Theologiae, Supplement, Questions 69 and 70, by St. Thomas Aquinas (compiled by his students after his death)The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (limbo placed as an annex of hell)Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul by St. Maria Faustina Kowalska (free on the Amen app)True Devotion to Mary by St. Louis de Montfort (free on the Amen app)Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1261 (hope for children who die without baptism)The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die Without Being Baptized, International Theological Commission, 2007 (approved by Pope Benedict XVI)Saints & Church Figures:St. Thomas AquinasSt. Gregory (the Great)St. AugustineSt. Francis de SalesSt. Maria Faustina KowalskaSt. Louis de MontfortPope Benedict XVIDr. Peter Kreeft (referenced via the Matt Fradd interview clip, and the recent death of his wife of 63 years)People:Adam Minihan (host; Porter and Prairie Family Farm, Lady Haylee, baby Mary's NICU and eye procedure update, M6 Marketing, The Grounded Builder on Substack)Dave Niles (host; Fecundity Farm, Niles Ranch, Lady Pamela, the corn harvest, coiner of "limburgatory")Lady Haylee (Adam's wife)Lady Pamela (Dave's wife)Matt Fradd (interviewer in the referenced Peter Kreeft clip)

It's the most meaningful clip I've ever seen on the internet… and it could change your life, too; China and Russia push the campaign to kill American AI; and we bring you all the latest Iran updates. Ep. 2464 Watch Pints with Aquinas w/ Dr. Peter Kreeft here: https://youtu.be/49GhuwT-NuY Pints with Aquinas is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - Today's Sponsors: Shopify - Every self-made person started somewhere. Yours starts free at https://shopify.com/shapiro  Legacybox - Shop Legacybox's incredible America's 250 sale. Visit https://Legacybox.com/SHAPIRO to get started today. Don't let your family's story disappear on your watch. - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://dwplus.watch/BenShapiroMemberExclusive - - - DailyWire+: Become a Daily Wire Member and watch all of our content ad-free: https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!A state is on fire, we're cooked from the sun, and somehow that turns into a conversation about stalking, marriage, and what the Catholic internet does to your brain. We're joined by Alexander Poe, a recent Protestant-to-Catholic convert who started making short Catholic apologetics videos just to explain the faith to people around him, then watched it grow into interviews, bigger topics, and real pushback. If you've ever felt like you don't have anyone in your day-to-day life to talk Catholicism with, you'll recognize why this online world pulls people in so fast.We also react to a viral Shia LaBeouf clip that looks one way on first watch, then flips when the backstory appears. The deeper context points to a woman making intense claims about clones, stolen DNA, and harassment, and it becomes a case study in how social media framing can distort reality in seconds. It's funny, unsettling, and way more revealing than a simple celebrity moment.Then we get to the part that stays with you: a Peter Kreeft clip from Matt Fradd's show, recorded shortly after Kreeft's wife dies. His marriage advice is blunt and deeply Catholic: if you only love the body, don't get married, because real love has to survive age, sickness, wrinkles, and suffering. From there we talk practical marriage and parenting realities, including what changes when the first baby arrives, how husbands and wives can lose connection if everything becomes child-centered, and why fatherhood often “clicks” when your kid recognizes you and lights up when you walk in the door.Subscribe for more candid Catholic commentary, share this with a friend who needs a serious take on marriage, and leave a review if you want more conversations like this. What's one lesson you learned the hard way about marriage, conversion, or the internet?Support the showGet 10% off an amazing Black Monk Rosary by going to https://www.blackmonkrosaries.com/?ref=AVOIDINGBABYLON and using code AVOIDINGBABYLON at checkout!Check out our sponsor, Nic Nac, at www.nicnac.com and use code "AB25%" for 25% off of your first order!Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://avoiding-babylon-shop.fourthwall.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comFull Premium/Locals Shows on Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1987412/subscribeRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rss

On May 31, 2026, Dr. Peter Kreeft's beautiful wife of 63 years, Maria Antoinette Kreeft, went home to her Heavenly reward. In his own words, Dr. Kreeft told us before coming, “There is much to say about that: a story of struggle and grace.” The following conversation is just that. Ep. 587 Theotokos Rosaries: https://dwplus.shop/TheotokosRosaries - - -

In this episode, Dr. Bud Marr sits down with Matthew David Wiseman — independent scholar, tutor, and author — for a wide-ranging conversation about one of the most theologically rich conversion stories you'll hear. Bo Bonner is traveling in Europe for the month of June, so Bud is flying solo and bringing some exceptional guests to the show. Highlights include: Matthew's upbringing as a Southern Baptist in West Texas and his family's gradual move toward home church worship His introduction to the Hebrew Roots Movement — a Gentile Christian movement emphasizing Torah observance, kosher laws, and Saturday Sabbath How disagreements over the interpretation of the Law (especially calculating feast days and the liturgical calendar) exposed the need for a living oral tradition His discovery that the Law of Moses is not self-interpreting — and how that realization cracked open the question of ecclesiastical authority His transition into Anglicanism, drawn by apostolic succession, and his eye-opening first encounter with Eucharistic liturgy — which he recognized as a fulfillment of temple worship and the Passover Seder The fragmentation of the Anglican Communion and how watching it fall apart confirmed for him that authority without a final arbiter cannot maintain unity His reception into the Catholic Church in 2016 in St. Andrews, Scotland — and why that moment felt like completion, not just conversion The influence of James Kugel's How to Read the Bible, Peter Kreeft, and C.S. Lewis on his intellectual journey Reflections on the Jewish roots of the Mass and the continuity between ancient Israel's worship and Catholic liturgy Matthew's book, The Two Jerusalems: My Conversion from the Messianic Movement to the Catholic Church, is available now. Contact Divine Treasures to check local availability. His interview on EWTN's The Coming Home Network is also available online and is highly recommended. #CatholicConversion #TheUncommonGood #IowaCatholicRadio #MatthewDavidWiseman #TheTwoJerusalems #ComingHomeNetwork #HebrewRootsMovement #MesianicMovement #CatholicFaith #JewishRootsOfCatholicism #ScriptureAndTradition #ApostolicSuccession #CatholicPodcast #ConversionStory #RoadToRome #EucharisticLiturgy #TorahObservance #AnglicansBecomingCatholic #CatholicBooks #FaithJourney Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When the structures we lean on for spiritual safety collapse, what remains? Terri Fisher joins Liv Booth and tells her story of leaving a “mechanized faith” and spiritually abusive past and discovering a quieter and more durable faith. After years in rigid ideological communities that promised predictable outcomes, Terri found herself without words, stripped of spiritual identity, and wondering whether to stay in the faith at all. Ancient prayers, creeds she didn't write, and a liturgy that turned out to be bigger on the inside, rescued her.  Terri and Liv also discuss how Tolkien's daily mass shaped The Lord of the Rings, why humility matters more than confidence, and how attentiveness, to your kids, to the birds, to the onion you're cutting, might be the most practical spiritual discipline there is. Links: Terri Prays with Saints https://terriprayswithsaints.substack.com/ Prayer for Beginners by Peter Kreeft - https://amzn.to/4usVcoX Prayer: the Great Conversation by Peter Kreeft - https://a.co/d/0diRCjCZ The High Hallow: Tolkien's Liturgical Imagination - https://amzn.to/42VxvJN Anselm Society — anselmsociety.org That Thing Liv Wrote livbooth.substack.com Stand Up - U2 https://open.spotify.com/track/3541c9HnGOaCrPbUnO2e0K?si=c881114a8c2146ed Join us for an event: https://www.signpostinn.org/events Connect with us: Email us at podcast@signpostinn.org Facebook www.facebook.com/SignpostInn Instagram www.instagram.com/signpostinn Check out our website www.signpostinn.org for more resources! Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com

AMDG. Many of our listeners will be familiar with today's guest. Dr. Greg Bottaro is a Catholic psychologist, founder of the CatholicPsych Institute, host of the Being Human podcast, author, husband and father of eight children who are all presently under the age of 12.   Dr. Bottaro joins the Kolbecast to discuss integration and what that means and Catholic anthropology. We also discuss his new book: The Power of Listening Well. This new book shares important information for everyone but is especially an excellent resource for parents who are learning to help their children with difficult problems and to have difficult conversations.  Links mentioned & relevant:  CatholicPsych and the Being Human podcast  Dr. Greg Bottaro on Substack  Franciscan Friars of the Renewal  Gaudium et spes  Related Kolbecast episodes:  Dr. Brett Salkeld on episodes 290 There Is No Neutral and 298 Educating for Freedom  270 Dr. Peter Kreeft on Joy, Suffering, Conversion, and Truth  146 Our Call to Holiness and 196 Greatness Awaits with Bobby Angel  45 Grace Perfects Nature with Dr. Peter Malinoski  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

In this episode, Madeline chats with her friend Alex Cass, a senior software engineer at a financial company. During their conversation, they discuss his conversion from being a Southern Baptist, the importance of the Eucharist and worship, the importance of doctrine, how he got into computer-related things, the importance of understanding technology, the kinds of things he does at work,  and so much more.During the course of their conversation, they make many references which you can explore. Some of these references include some Symbol or Sustenance? by Peter Kreeft, some Scott Hahn books (The Lamb's Supper, Consuming the Word, and The Fourth Cup), Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary by Brant Pitre, episode 70 of this podcast, the Sore Must Be the Storm anthology, and episode 393 of Game of Favorites.Feel free to like, subscribe, and share the episode! Follow us on Instagram! @sbltfpodcastDon't forget to go out there, and be a light to this world!

Dr. Peter Kreeft believes that the best argument against God's existence is the problem of pain, and in today's episode he provides spiritual insights into this mystery. Get Your Copy of “Making Sense Out Suffering” here (Book Releases 3/20): https://ignatius.com/making-sense-out-of-suffering-msosp/?searchid=0&search_query=making+sense+of+suffering Suffering afflicts us all; whether you are suffering now or will experience great suffering in the future. Naturally, suffering causes us to question God's love, His providence, and even His existence. But suffering must not cause us to reject God; instead we must wrestle with Him and ultimately unite ourselves with Him. Dr. Peter Kreeft beautifully illustrates this process of wrestling with God in this episode and in his book “Making Sense of Suffering.” Written when he himself was going through great suffering, Dr. Kreeft blends personal experience, spiritual wisdom, and philosophical perspective to reveal the truly Catholic approach to suffering. This book is not written on the mountain top as one who no longer suffers or has all the answers, but from one in the valley of tears who encourages his fellow Christian to look to the Heavens. We highly recommend this book and conversation for all who experience great pain, sadness, or suffering. It will be a true consolation but also a challenge as we place all our trust and hope in God.   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal

This week we're joined by special guest, Maddie! Maddie is currently a dokimos at the monastery. Maddie talks about C.S. Lewis' book, Till We Have Faces, and how it was so impactful to her in the her time of discernment. She shares themes of the book and how we can see these in our day to day life.References:Till We Have Faces by C.S. LewisDr. Peter Kreeft's Lecture on Till We Have Faces Part 1 and Part 2Hundredfold by Sister AgnesFollow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryOur WebsiteOur NonprofitSend a textSupport the show

AMDG. As Lent begins, Pat and Kenna Millea of the Martin Center for Integration and the This Whole Life podcast return to the Kolbecast – together this time! -- and talk about making Lent a fruitful season, even if it isn't always pleasant. They also talk to us about their participation as participants in the Lenten program Crux, which is available from Ascension Press. If you need a little support and motivation for Lent, this episode is the place to start!  Links mentioned & relevant:  Ascensionpress.com/Crux  Crux Trailer Video  Pat and Kenna's website: martincenterforintegration.com  Searching For and Maintaining Peace by Fr. Jacques Philippe  Social media accounts to follow  Instagram: @ascensionpress and @thiswholelifepodcast  Facebook: @AscensionPress and @thiswholelifepodcast  X: @AscensionPress   Related Kolbecast episodes:  238 Pat Millea on Accompaniment, Hope, Integration, and Resilience  250 Made for Relationship featuring Kenna Millea  224 Forming Apostolic Hearts with Msgr. James Shea  176 The Agenda Is to Grow, a conversation on the classical temperaments with Art & Laraine Bennett  283 Temperament, Will, Grace, and Virtue with Dr. Ryan Hanning  270 Dr. Peter Kreeft on Joy, Suffering, Conversion, and Truth  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

Show Notes As we prepare to enter into the season of Lent, we can often become bogged down by the penitential nature of it. And while we talk a lot about grief, suffering, and loss on the show, we thought we'd take a different approach in this episode and focus on joy. Can joy and sorrow coexist? Is it possible to experience joy while we're in the midst of sorrow? Join us as we explore The Mystery of Joy with Dr. Peter Kreeft in this week's episode. Our GuestDr. Peter Kreeft is a professor of philosophy at Boston College and is one of the most respected and prolific Christian authors of our time. His books cover a vast array of topics in spirituality, theology, and philosophy. They include Doors in the Walls of the World, The Greatest Philosopher Who Ever Lived, How to be Holy, Because God is Real, You can Understand the Bible, and Summa of the Summa. His most recent book, The Mystery of Joy, draws from the wisdom of C. S. Lewis and Saint Thomas Aquinas and is sure to become an instant classic by self-proclaimed curmudgeon Peter Kreeft as he walks readers through the long, beautiful task of surrendering to deep joy, the chief work of any life worth living.Scripture​Matthew 5:3-11 (The Beatitudes)​“‘Behold, I make all things new'”. Revelation 21:5 Links​The Mystery of Joy by Peter Kreeft​Love is Stronger than Death by Peter Kreeft​Book review: Love is Stronger than Death​“Jesus, I trust in you” (from the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska, 1319)​Cognitive dissonance​Surrender Novena​www.peterkreeft.comPrayer for Mary Kreeft, Dr. Kreeft's wife.  Journaling Questions​Dr. Kreeft pointed out that most impoverished countries experience more joy than developed countries. What does this tell us about where true joy comes from? ​Why have modern societies fed us a lie about what produces joy? ​Dr. Kreeft shares how joy and suffering can exist. In what ways can we find joy despite the trials?​What have been some roadblocks in your life to joy? How are you blocking joy from being a part of your life?​How can Mary be your “cause of joy”? We hope you enjoy this episode of the Mourning Glory Podcast and share it with others who are on a journey through grief. You can find links to all of our episodes including a link to our brand new private online community on our website at www.mourningglorypodcast.com. God bless!

"Practical Theology: Spiritual Direction from St. Thomas Aquinas" by Dr. Peter Kreeft is outstanding! An incredible work that transforms the potentially intimidating Summa Theologiae into a vital life-giving, soul-nurturing work for the pilgrim soul.   Dr. Kreeft offers us the religious wisdom of Aquinas in 359 bite-size pieces that can aid our growth in holiness.  He has framed these readings as answers to questions that people actually ask their spiritual directors. Each answer is taken word for word from Aquinas.  So many topics are covered.  You'll be returning to this book over and over again throughout your spiritual journey.  An excellent gift to give yourself and those you love!  Highly Recommended!!! The post Dr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

"Practical Theology: Spiritual Direction from St. Thomas Aquinas" by Dr. Peter Kreeft is outstanding! An incredible work that transforms the potentially intimidating Summa Theologiae into a vital life-giving, soul-nurturing work for the pilgrim soul.   Dr. Kreeft offers us the religious wisdom of Aquinas in 359 bite-size pieces that can aid our growth in holiness.  He has framed these readings as answers to questions that people actually ask their spiritual directors. Each answer is taken word for word from Aquinas.  So many topics are covered.  You'll be returning to this book over and over again throughout your spiritual journey.  An excellent gift to give yourself and those you love!  Highly Recommended!!! The post Dr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Ben speaks with author, speaker, and professor of philosophy at Boston College, Dr. Peter KreeftDrawing from his now-famous commencement address at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, exposing the “ten lies” of modern culture, Dr. Kreeft reflects on identity, freedom, creativity, and the consequences of a world that has tried to live without God. With his characteristic blend of sharp logic, humor, and humility, he challenges the assumptions of secular humanism while making a compelling case for common sense, rationality, and the enduring power of the Christian worldview.Learn more about Dr. Peter Kreeft HERE----------------------Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you've been searching for.Don't wait—get your copy today!Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram.Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke GreenwoodSend us a text

In this engaging conversation, Deacon Charlie Echeverry and Dr. Peter Kreeft explore a wide range of topics, including the impact of technology on youth, the ethical implications of transhumanism, and the nature of joy and suffering. They delve into the role of philosophy in understanding spirituality and the current state of religion, reflecting on how cultural shifts influence faith. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize the importance of insights and the deeper meanings behind joy, happiness, and the human experience.https://www.peterkreeft.com/

Guest Host: Megan Almon   Megan Almon talks about the reality and nature of beauty, answers questions about introducing heavy cultural topics to young people who aren't already asking about them and whether or not God would have destroyed the Israelites if Moses hadn't intervened, and more.   Topics: Commentary: Beauty is real. (00:00) Is it dangerous to bring up the heavier questions of culture to young people in our church if they're not asking the questions already? (34:00) If Moses hadn't stepped in, would God have followed through and destroyed the Israelites? (41:00) Commentary: We can all create beauty with acts of everyday faithfulness. (46:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Reality Student Apologetics Conference – November 7–8 in Minneapolis, MN; February 20–21, 2026 in Dallas, TX; March 13–14, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA; April 24–25, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis Cultural Apologetics: Renewing the Christian Voice, Conscience, and Imagination in a Disenchanted World by Paul Gould Echoes of Eden: Reflections on Christianity, Literature, and the Arts by Jerram Barrs Christianity for Modern Pagans: Pascal's Pensees Edited, Outlined and Explained by Peter Kreeft

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In this episode, we conclude our overview of the Bible by looking at the 7 catholic epistles, and the book of Revelation. The aim of these episodes is to provide us with a bird's-eye view of the whole Bible, to help equip us to begin reading it, or to read it more deeply. In this episode, we'll look at the following books:HebrewsJames1 and 2 Peter1, 2, and 3 JohnJudeRevelationThis podcast relies 100% on the generosity of listeners. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links:⁠⁠Donate via PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠References and further reading/listening/viewing:Peter Kreeft, ⁠You Can Understand the Bible⁠Scott Hahn, ⁠Catholic Bible Dictionary⁠USCCB, ⁠Books of the Bible⁠The Catholic Encyclopedia:⁠Epistle (in Scripture)⁠⁠New Testament⁠Epistle to the HebrewsEpistles of Saint PeterEpistle of St. JamesEpistles of Saint JohnEpistle of St. JudeCatholic Answers:⁠Letter Writing in the Ancient World⁠⁠Who Wrote 1 Peter?⁠John's First Letter to the Protestants?The Letter to the HebrewsThe Book of RevelationBishop Robert Barron on The Book of Revelation

Today we are talking all things about the Holy Angels, Archangels, Guardian Angels, and all the rest!!! Call 877-757-9424 to talk to Debbie and Adam on the show.  Links: Show Archive - www.GRNonline.com/SpiritWorld  Seine River Cruise - www.grnonline.com/events/seine-river-cruise  Saint Candles - www.saintcandles.com Promo Code: GUADALUPE Further Reading: Angels and Devils by Joan Carroll Cruz. Angels and Demons: What Do We Really Know About Them? by Peter Kreeft. Defend Us in Battle - The Promises of St. Michael and the Heavenly Angels by Marge Steinhage Fenelon.   

In this episode, Dr. Peter Kreeft discusses the pressing issues surrounding the culture war, emphasizing the importance of truth, the dangers of relativism, and the necessity of understanding sin and moral order. He explores the role of suffering in faith, the significance of identity rooted in God, and the impact of living a faithful life in a secular world. NEW PODCAST OUT NOW FOR MARRIED COUPLES-START LISTENING!Messy Family Couples Getaway-Travel with Mike and Alicia Hernon to Austria or Bahamas! Sign up here!Start Healing Your Marriage and FamilySave 15% at TAN books use code HEARTSRENEWED15 at checkout click here to shop and save !TOP FREE RESOURCESWANT A BETTER SEX LIFE? Get the Intimacy GuideWANT PEACE AT HOME? Transform Your Family Culture here! Get Dan's Marriage Ebook-6 Maxims of a Remarkable Marriage EbookWHAT WORKS IN MARRIAGE Webinar:Watch this before you call a divorce attorney

GUYS IT'S OUR 100TH EPISODE!!! In this episode, we continue our overview of the Bible by looking at the 13 Pauline Epistles. We consider when each letter was written and why, and what its key aims and themes are. The aim of these episodes is to provide us with a bird's-eye view of the whole Bible, to help equip us to begin reading it, or to read it more deeply. In this episode, we'll look at the following books:Romans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonThis podcast relies 100% on the generosity of listeners. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links:⁠Donate via PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠References and further reading/listening/viewing:Peter Kreeft, You Can Understand the BibleScott Hahn, Catholic Bible DictionaryUSCCB, Books of the BibleThe Catholic Encyclopedia:Epistle (in Scripture)New TestamentEpistles to the CorinthiansEpistles to Timothy and TitusEpistle to the GalatiansSt PaulCatholic Answers:Letter Writing in the Ancient WorldThe Book of RevelationTimothy and TitusLetter to the EphesiansWho Wrote 1 Peter?Letter to the EphesiansThe Letters to the CorinthiansAugustine Institute: Introduction to St. Paul

Episode 992 (9:38) In this episode: Does Jesus want us to hate our parents and family? No. He is using hyperbole to make a point. Do not put anything before Jesus, no person or things; quote from Dr. Peter Kreeft from "Food for The Soul : Rflection on teh Mass Readings, Cycle C"  Food for the Soul book by Peter Kreeft My WebsitePodcast PageAll Previous Episodes Image by Perplexity AI

This episode of Purposely Catholic features Dr. Peter Kreeft, a Catholic philosopher and professor at Boston College. The discussion explores the wisdom of the Church, the true key to joy in life, and Dr. Kreeft's journey from Calvinism to Catholicism. His insights blend philosophy, faith, and personal experience in a way that's both thought-provoking and deeply encouraging.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:35 Introducing Dr. Peter Kreeft02:50 The Journey from Calvinism to Catholicism05:50 Understanding the Importance of the Sacraments09:40 The Role of the Early Church Fathers15:30 Experiencing the True Presence of Christ16:45 Idolizing the Scriptures?21:30 Conversion to Catholic25:50 The Beauty of the Church and it's Architecture31:30 What does "mystery" mean?35:30 Finding the Joy41:45 ALL things work together for good?49:00 God is in control no matter what!56:00 Embracing the tension of Opposites01:03:15 Exploring Life after Death✴️

Check out this great show form August 29, 2023 Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Contemplation (4:03) What is Prayer? How do the three types of prayer, vocal, meditative and contemplative, connect with each other. (20:02) Rosemary - My mind is either blank many times or I start thinking about things going on in my day and get discouraged. (25:41) Break 1 How can you rest in the Lords presence by blanking your mind. (32:02) Carlos - First time practicing contemplation this morning. Amazed at what he received from the Lord. Glad you're talking about this today. Terri - When I try contemplative prayer, I almost feel like it's offensive to God like not giving it all. (39:13) Break 2 Monica - Has 8 kids. Homeschooled. Very busy and really longing to grow in prayer. It started with sleeping, washing dishes, being with children and coming into union with God. (46:52) Anna - Prayer also begins with what we do before or after prayer. How much time to we spend being stimulated by the world? Resources: Fr. Thomas Merton, Contemplative Prayer https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/351723.Contemplative_Prayer CS Lewis, Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Malcolm-Chiefly-C-S-Lewis/dp/0156027666 Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M., Prayer Primer https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-primer-igniting-a-fire-within Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M., Fire Within: St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and the Gospel—on Prayer​ https://ignatius.com/fire-within-fwp/ Fr. Jacques Philippe, Time for God https://scepterpublishers.org/products/copy-of-time-for-god?srsltid=AfmBOopzvCN9XxB6XBd3ZwdGmgZznUzCbOAdZHvTO-f_wu2_Duyi9qLe&variant=42370443542705 Peter Kreeft, Prayer for Beginners https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-for-beginners Fr. Thomas Acklin and Fr. Boniface Hicks, Personal prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father's Love https://stpaulcenter.com/product/personal-prayer-a-guide-for-receiving-the-fathers-love/

These are indeed good days for book lovers because we are so blessed to have yet another Christian spiritual classic broken open for us Dr. Peter Kreeft! In "I Burned for Your Peace: Augustine's Confessions Unpacked", Dr. Kreeft gives us a guided tour through one of the finest works in all Western literature. In our conversation we discuss how St. Augustine, in many ways, is the everyman and why is life is so important for us today. Written in a personal dialogue with God, the saint's "Confessions" is more than an autobiography or a book of theology, it is, in the end, a living prayer. It is one man's compelling witness that is, as Dr. Kreeft will say, astonishingly contemporary. St. Augustine looks at himself so honestly, we can't help but see ourselves in the reflection. "I Burned for Your Peace" is the must have book to accompany you on this spiritual journey, especially if your heart is a restless one. So plan your pilgrimage now! Get the Frank Sheed translation of the "Confessions" as mentioned by Dr. Kreeft in our conversation and grab this book today The post IP#305 Dr. Peter Kreeft – I Burned for Your Peace on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

These are indeed good days for book lovers because we are so blessed to have yet another Christian spiritual classic broken open for us Dr. Peter Kreeft! In "I Burned for Your Peace: Augustine's Confessions Unpacked", Dr. Kreeft gives us a guided tour through one of the finest works in all Western literature. In our conversation we discuss how St. Augustine, in many ways, is the everyman and why is life is so important for us today. Written in a personal dialogue with God, the saint's "Confessions" is more than an autobiography or a book of theology, it is, in the end, a living prayer. It is one man's compelling witness that is, as Dr. Kreeft will say, astonishingly contemporary. St. Augustine looks at himself so honestly, we can't help but see ourselves in the reflection. "I Burned for Your Peace" is the must have book to accompany you on this spiritual journey, especially if your heart is a restless one. So plan your pilgrimage now! Get the Frank Sheed translation of the "Confessions" as mentioned by Dr. Kreeft in our conversation and grab this book today The post IP#305 Dr. Peter Kreeft – I Burned for Your Peace on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

AMDG. “It's almost as if I pity God because he has to choose between giving us more sufferings and making us sorrowful but wiser or giving us less sufferings and making us happier but more foolish.”   Professor of Philosophy at Boston College and author of over 100 books Dr. Peter Kreeft shares his reflection on today's academic culture, emphasizing the importance of the Socratic method and a sturdy foundation in Thomistic philosophy. Dr. Kreeft dives deep into the themes of faith, happiness, and truth as he shares his conversion story, retold in his book From Calvinist to Catholic.   Relevant links:  A few of Dr. Kreeft's books: From Calvinist to Catholic The Mystery of Joy Jesus Shock Socratic Logic textbook in the Kolbe Academy bookstore Dr. Kreeft on the Being Human Podcast with Dr. Greg Bottaro  Related Kolbecast episodes:  144 The Word Made Known with Mark Brumley of Ignatius Press 93 Good Thinking 166 Dr. John Cuddeback on Dwelling Together Richly  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

In this episode, Madeline chats with her friend Marita, a senior research assistant in a medical research lab. During their conversation, they discuss her undergrad at a small liberal arts college, learning languages and traveling, how they serendipitously met in person, the Galileo affair and the importance of humility in science, striving for excellence, the universality of the Church, and so much more.During the course of their conversation, they make many references which you can explore. Some of these references include the Jurassic Park movie, the Inkwells and Anvils writing community, and Ecumenical Jihad by Peter Kreeft.Feel free to like, subscribe, and share the episode! Follow us on Instagram! @sbltfpodcastDon't forget to go out there, and be a light to this world!

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Patrick opens the phones to callers wrestling with Catholic parenting, tech boundaries, and choosing family-friendly shows like “The Waltons,” reflecting on the hard lessons and simple wisdom he’s gained. Listeners press him on tough issues such as guiding resistant teens in matters of faith, shifting family dynamics after conversion, and responding to Church disputes over controversial topics, especially where tradition and current culture conflict. With each exchange, Patrick moves between encouragement, practical advice, and sharp caution—challenging both assumptions and methods, whether it’s dealing with fee-charging healing ministries or understanding biblical language about the heavens. Jenny - Have you ever considered writing a parenting book? (00:36) Susanne - Can I attend a Protestant Church as a Catholic? My husband and I are converts to Catholicism, but our children did not convert, and they are still minors. (10:27) Michael - How do we reconcile Pride Masses with our Catholic beliefs? (19:53) Allison - My parish is having healing ministry classes, and I am not sure if they are Catholic. (27:07) Kevin - What is the history of the Tabernacle? How did we end up with it in Christianity? (33:54) Dana - You just mentioned Dr. Peter Kreeft. I feel like his arguments are not convincing in making the case for Catholicism. (36:23) Heather - What is the best way to read the Catechism? (49:19)

Dr. Peter Kreeft joins Steve and Becky to share his personal conversion story and dive into how we can find joy. His books are From Calvinist to Catholic and The Mystery of Joy.

Daniel McInerny is associate professor and chair of the philosophy department at Christendom College in Virginia. He is also a novelist and dramatist. His scholarship is directed toward reactivating an Aristotle’s understanding of art as imitation, long out of favor among philosophers. HIs biggest step in that direction is his new book, Beauty & Imitation: A Philosophical Reflection on the Arts. Peter Kreeft wrote of his previous book, The Way of Beauty, “This is literally the best book on beauty that I have ever read: the most convincing, clear, and comprehensive; the most eye-opening and satisfying; the most insightful and delightful. It is a masterpiece.” In this episode, Dr. McInerny and Jonathan Rogers talk about why human beings take so much pleasure in imitation; they talk about the odd fact that an imitation can often afford us a better insight into a thing than does the direct experience of the thing. Also, they talk about Christopher Walken.Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by the incredible Dr. Peter Kreeft, philosopher, theologian, and one of the most important modern converts to the Catholic faith to unpack his own conversion journey and discuss why it makes good logical, philosophical, biblical, and historical sense to become Catholic. We talk about his journey from Calvinism to Catholicism, the centrality and logical sense of the Eucharist, the Reformation, and much, much more. Including, of course, his objections to Catholicism. This is one of those "Bucket List" conversations for me as someone who encountered Dr. Kreeft early on in my conversion journey and read just about everything he ever wrote. What an amazing conversation. For more from Dr. Kreeft check out his website. His new book, From Calvinist to Catholic, is simply wonderful too.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music,A very special thanks to our Patreon co-producers who make this show possible: Amanda, Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Jorg, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William.Friar TimeThrough meaningful interviews and heartfelt conversations, Friar Time, hosted by Fr....Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Christians living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

In this episode of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Peter Kreeft—Catholic philosopher, longtime Boston College professor, and author of over 100 books—for a candid and moving conversation about his personal conversion story, told in his latest book, From Calvinist to Catholic.Raised in a devout Calvinist household and educated at Calvin College, Dr. Kreeft's journey to Catholicism was not a rebellion, but a pursuit of truth. With humor, humility, and deep clarity, he shares what drew him to the Church, what nearly kept him away, and how his love for Jesus only deepened along the way.This episode is full of wisdom for anyone discerning the Catholic faith or seeking to understand the beauty of the Church more deeply.Topics Covered:Why Dr. Kreeft initially resisted writing his conversion story—and what changed his mindThe most difficult Catholic doctrine to accept—and how he came to embrace itThe influence of C.S. Lewis, Church Fathers, and personal conscienceHow reading Church history challenged his assumptions about ProtestantismLessons from Boston College and years of teaching Catholic studentsThe surprising role Calvin College played in leading him to CatholicismWhy the Church's sacramental system initially felt foreign—and how it became foundationalAdvice for anyone discerning conversion to CatholicismWhat Catholics can learn from Protestants—and vice versaWhy joy, not just truth, is essential to the Christian life

What if the path to healing isn't about fixing yourself, but finally letting yourself be loved—right in the mess? In this deeply human and hopeful conversation, Dr. Greg sits down with longtime friend and CFR friar Fr. Columba to explore why our spiritual lives fall apart when we try to be angels instead of humans. Together, they unpack the quiet power of incarnation, what holiness looks like in real life (hint: it's not clean or quick), and how surrendering to God's pace opens the door to joy, wholeness, and peace. Whether you're weary from striving or just hungry for something more honest and integrated, this episode offers a refreshing breath of grace.   Key Topics: Why trying to be “perfectly spiritual” often leads us further from God The hidden danger of rejecting our humanity in the name of holiness How Jesus reveals the beauty of slowness, patience, and imperfection The role of emotions in spiritual life—and why they're not the enemy Why integration (not suppression) is key to authentic healing and holiness   Learn More: Join us for the 2024 Summit of Integration – June 20–22 in Madison, NJ, featuring Fr. Columba, Peter Kreeft, Jake & Heather Kim, Jennifer Morel, and Matt Maher. Spiritual Passages by Fr. Benedict Groeschel – A foundational resource on integrating psychological growth with spiritual maturity. Dr. Greg's Book: “The Personalist Cure” (Coming Soon) – Early chapters available with May ticket purchase to the Summit of Integration. Need help? Schedule a free CatholicPsych consultation Want to help? Learn more about our Certification in Professional Accompaniment   Follow Us on Socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter (X) | LinkedIn  

Ever wondered what kind of mental health advice people look for on Reddit? In this refreshingly candid episode, Dr. Greg Bottaro teams up with certified mentor Jack Beers to unpack the internet's most common (and sometimes surprising) questions about anxiety, therapy, burnout, and more. With humor, wisdom, and a deeply Catholic lens, they dive into real struggles people face every day—and offer practical insights that go far beyond a Reddit thread. Whether you're curious, confused, or just tired of pop-psych buzzwords, this conversation is for you.   Key Topics: The difference between stress and anxiety—and why it matters What it means to feel numb (and why you can't just “snap out of it”) Why we sometimes can't sleep—and how to calm your brain without forcing it How to share your mental health struggles with others in a healthy way The real meaning of burnout—and how to spot it early   Learn More: The Summit of Integration – June 20–22, 2025 | Madison, NJ Join us for three powerful days exploring the integration of faith and mental health. Featuring keynote speakers Peter Kreeft, Jake and Heather Kim, Fr. Columba CFR, Jennifer Morel, and a special acoustic concert with Matt Maher. In-person and virtual tickets available. Purchase your ticket in May and receive a complimentary three-chapter preview of Dr. Greg Bottaro's upcoming book, The Personalist Cure. Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat Experience the retreat that's helped thousands find peace and clarity in daily life. This self-paced program includes guided mindfulness exercises rooted in Catholic spirituality—designed to help you pray, focus, and rest with greater intention. Jack Beers – CatholicPsych Certified Mentor Learn more about Jack's work supporting individuals through mentorship grounded in Catholic anthropology. Visit thecatholicmentor.com or connect with him on LinkedIn. Need help? Schedule a free CatholicPsych consultation Want to help? Learn more about our Certification in Professional Accompaniment   Follow Us on Socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter (X) | LinkedIn  

We were made for relationship — to be seen, loved, known, and committed to others. And yet we increasingly find ourselves, in the words of sociologist Jonathan Haidt, “disoriented, unable to speak the same language or recognize the same truth. We are cut off from one another and from the past.”On our podcast Haidt and bestselling author Andy Crouch pair up to explore how the technology era has seduced us with a false vision of human flourishing—and how each of us can fight back, and restore true community:“A person is a heart, soul, mind, strength, complex designed for love. And one of the really damaging things about our technology is very little of our technology develops all four of those qualities.” - Andy CrouchWe hope you enjoy this conversation about the seismic effects technology has had on our personal relationships, civic institutions, and even democratic foundations — and how we might approach rethinking our technologies and reclaiming human connection.This podcast is an edited version of an online conversation recorded in 2022. Watch the full video of the conversation here. Learn more about Jonathan Haidt and Andy Crouch.Authors and books mentioned in the conversation:The Happiness Hypothesis, by Jonathan HaidtThe Coddling of the American Mind, by Jonathan HaidtThe Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion, by Jonathan HaidtCulture Making, by Andy CrouchPlaying God, by Andy CrouchStrong and Weak, by Andy CrouchThe TechWise Family, by Andy CrouchMy TechWise Life, by Amy and Andy CrouchThe Life We're Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World, by Andy CrouchErnest HemingwayFrancis BaconHoward HotsonGreg LukianoffWolfram SchultzThe Sacred Canopy, by Peter L. BergerEpictetusMarcus AureliusRelated Trinity Forum Readings:Brave New World, by Alduous HuxleyBulletins from Immortality: Poems by Emily DickinsonPilgrim at Tinker Creek, by Annie DillardPolitics and the English Language, by George OrwellThe Origins of Totalitarianism, by Hannah ArendtCity of God, by St. Augustine of HippoChildren of Light and Children of Darkness by Reinhold NiebuhrOn Happiness, by Thomas AquinasRelated Conversations:Rebuilding our Common Life with Yuval LevinThe Challenge of Christian Nationalism with Mark Noll and Vincent BacoteThe Decadent Society with Ross DouthatScience, Faith, Trust and Truth with Francis CollinsBeyond Ideology with Peter Kreeft and Eugene RiversJustice, Mercy, and Overcoming Racial Division with Claude Alexander and Mac PierHealing a Divided Culture with Arthur BrooksAfter Babel with Andy Crouch and Johnathan HaidtTrust, Truth, and The Knowledge Crisis with Bonnie KristianHope in an Age of Anxiety with Curtis Chang & Curt ThompsonTo listen to this or any of our episodes in full, visit ttf.org/podcast and to join the Trinity Forum Society and help...

What happens when one of the greatest living Catholic philosophers takes on the rise of artificial intelligence? In this lively and deeply insightful episode, Dr. Greg Bottaro sits down with Dr. Peter Kreeft to explore what makes us truly human in an age of technology, why analogies and wonder matter more than ever, and how faith, philosophy, and psychology together can help us navigate a world increasingly dominated by machines.   Key Topics: Dr. Peter Kreeft's famous aversion to technology—and why he's learned to (mostly) make peace with it The surprising connection between artificial intelligence and the decline of analogical thinking Why quantity can never replace quality in art, beauty, or human experience How modern culture's obsession with image and efficiency is eroding our humanity The collapse of humanities education—and why it matters for the future of civilization Learn More: Dr. Peter Kreeft's book The Philosophy of Tolkien, The One and the Many, and Socrates Meets Jesus Brave New World by Aldous Huxley — the dystopian classic discussed in the episode Pensées by Blaise Pascal — a brilliant, accessible introduction to defending the faith John Paul II's Theology of the Body — key writings on human dignity and personalism Fr. Norris Clarke's The One and the Many — a foundational text in Thomistic metaphysics The Summit of Integration — learn more about the upcoming event (update with your event link) Being Human Podcast Archives — explore past episodes on culture, technology, faith, and human integration (update with your archive link) Need help? Schedule a free CatholicPsych consultation Want to help? Learn more about our Certification in Professional Accompaniment   Follow Us on Socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter (X) | LinkedIn  

What if the key to understanding who we are was hidden in cultures all around the world? In this episode, Dr. Greg sits down with theologian Jennifer Morel to uncover how different cultures—along with her own Cajun heritage—offer powerful insights into what it really means to be male and female. Through stories of travel, surprising discoveries, and deep reflections on Catholic anthropology, they dive into why reclaiming the truth of our embodiment matters now more than ever. Whether you're fascinated by theology, culture, or just what it means to be fully human, this conversation will inspire you to see yourself—and the world around you—with new eyes.   Key Topics: Why Catholic anthropology looks beyond Western assumptions about gender and identity The hidden treasures in every culture that reveal what it means to be human What Cajun culture can teach us about matriarchy, gift, and authentic complementarity Why embodiment—being male or female—matters for our flourishing and our future resurrection The dangers of cultural pride and the invitation to learn from other traditions   Learn More: Summit of Integration – Join us in person or virtually for the upcoming Summit of Integration, featuring incredible speakers like Jennifer Morel, Dr. Peter Kreeft, Jake and Heather Kim, Fr. Columba, and Matt Maher. Man and Woman He Resurrected Them (Kindle Version) – Jennifer Morel's book exploring the meaning of male and female embodiment in the theology of the body. CatholicPsych Podcast Archive – Explore past episodes and topics in Catholic anthropology, integration, and human flourishing. Need help? Schedule a free CatholicPsych consultation Want to help? Learn more about our Certification in Professional Accompaniment   Follow Us on Socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter (X) | LinkedIn