Special Broadcasts

Dr. Chris talks with Fr. Paul Rutten about the distinctiveness of male spirituality and how men can foster their spiritual lives.

In this lesson, Dr. Jan George, a retired university teacher of literature with a Master of Theology from the University of Dallas and founder of Sacred Heart Productions, discusses:Life in Christ Is True Spiritual Worship, The Strong Must Bear with the Weak, and The Spirit Is Drawing All Nations to Christ

Chapter 3 Part 2: Chapter 3 continues with the story of Nicodemus and focuses on the interaction between Jesus and Nicodemus, who struggles with understanding the meaning of being born from above by water and spirit. Nicodemus, a teacher of the law, would have understood the significance of his earthly lineage, yet he failed to recognize the divine lineage of Jesus Christ, who was born from above....

We all desire to be heard and seen…to know we matter. Jesus reveals that even your actions in secret are known by the Father and they matter to Him.

With the beginning of Lent right around the corner, Brandon Vogt and I talk about this ancient period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter, and offer several recommendations on how to have a more spiritually powerful Lent. A listener asks: If God made us in his image, and the family is composed of a husband, wife and children, then is there a motherly dimension in God?

Dr. Chris talks with Deacon James Keating about what it means to be a Christian.

Stoicism is experiencing a cultural moment, especially among Millennial techies. What is this ancient school of philosophy? Why is it seeing a revival today? And how does it compare to Christianity? Bishop Barron discusses both worldviews in this episode of the “Word on Fire Show.” A listener asks if the word “holy” means set apart for a particular purpose, what exactly does it mean when we say Go...

In this lesson, Dr. Jan George, a retired university teacher of literature with a Master of Theology from the University of Dallas and founder of Sacred Heart Productions, discusses: God’s Choice of Israel and God Mercy Toward the Gentiles

Before focusing on John 3, Sharon gives us a teaching on how Catholics approach scripture study. We are encouraged to use a canonical approach when studying the Bible; that is, we should consider the entire canon of the Bible whenever trying to understand a particular passage. The Bible is not meant to be a collection of isolated stories. In addition, we learn about the senses of scripture: litera...

The Sermon on the Mount reveals the truth about our hearts: we need the Law. But God wants us to be free from the Law. Not by abolishing the Law, but by making our hearts like His. We can let Him do this by taking responsibility, taking action, and taking hold of the strength He offers.

Chapter 2 Part 2: Chapter 2 continues with the wedding feast of Cana, which occurs on the seventh day, the third day after the fourth day. The wedding feast at Cana is a symbol of a new creation, a new covenant and serves as the backdrop of the mystical marriage: Jesus, the new Adam, enters into a spiritual marriage with Mary, the new Eve, and the fruit of this marriage is the Church. The marriage...

In this lesson, Dr. Jan George, a retired university teacher of literature with a Master of Theology from the University of Dallas and founder of Sacred Heart Productions, discusses: The Old Law: Imperfect but Good, The New Law: Spirit, Grace, and Freedom.

How did Bishop Barron get drawn into the life of the mind? What are his reading and writing habits like? In this episode, he discusses the intellectual life and gives advice to aspiring intellectuals. A listener asks which literature books Bishop would recommend for a Catholic high school English class.

God trusts us with being His representatives in this world. He has made us His and He has made us good. But to what end? God has made us good for a purpose. Do we live in such a way that we have been made good for nothing?

Dr. Chris talks with Msgr. Charles Mangan about the importance of Mary in the season of Lent.

In this lesson, Dr. Jan George, a retired university teacher of literature with a Master of Theology from the University of Dallas and founder of Sacred Heart Productions, discusses: The First Adam, The Last Adam, and Baptism: Death to Sin and Life in Christ.

Most of life is made up of unimpressive moments and unimpressive seasons. If we are constantly waiting for the next “peak moment“ we will miss out on most of life…and also most peak moments.

In today’s episode, Bishop Barron fields questions from people all over the world, including: - How do I evangelize in remote areas where people are simple, and can’t even read the Bible, without dumbing down the message? - What’s the Catholic response to worry and anxiety? - Was Purgatory divinely revealed or just a human invention? - How to evangelize young people about hot-button issues without...

During this month's episode, the Rutten brothers reflected on their movie of the month: Tommy Boy.

Picking up from where we left off last week, Sharon takes us to John 1, where we count the days as described by John. Day 1: the Jewish leaders come to visit John in the wilderness wondering if he is Elijah returned or the prophet or even the Messiah. Day 2: Upon seeing Jesus, John cries out, “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world!” Day 3: the call of the first disciples, in...

Dr. Chris Burgwald talks with Msgr. Charles Mangan about the role and importance of a diocesan bishop.

Dr. Chris talks with Emily Leedom about the importance of knowing our identity as sons and daughters of our Heavenly Father and what that means for us.

After finishing the theme of identity, this lecture then turns to John the Baptist, whose purpose was to bear witness to Christ. John is the voice in the wilderness preparing the way for the Lord as prophesied by Isaiah. Sharon then focuses on typology: John, the new Elijah and Jesus, the new Moses. She concludes her lecture with the first of several examples of bridegroom imagery found in John’s...

In this lesson, Dr. Jan George, a retired university teacher of literature with a Master of Theology from the University of Dallas and founder of Sacred Heart Productions, discusses: God Showed His Justice in the Past by Withholding His Hand. Abraham’s Faith Was Credited to Him as Justice

There are seasons of silence, and hiddenness, and brokenness in all of our lives. These times are not just useful, they are necessary for us to become the kind of people God needs us to be.