Special Broadcasts

What did St. Ignatius mean when he counseled followers to “discern the spirits”? How do we do this? Bishop Barron unpacks the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and offers practical tips on how to discern God’s will in your life.

Hear how Oscar Delgado won the lottery for the Lord as he talks about the incredible things he did with the money.

During the first part of this month's episode, the Rutten brothers reflected on their movie of the month: Manchester by the Sea. In the second part of the hour, they talked about where to begin when it comes to evangelizing marginalized Christians.

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: Paul Proclaims Christ to the Jews; Opposition to Christ and His Servant the Church; and Paul Proclaims Christ to the Gentiles. To find a study guide for each part of the program and to learn more visit: sacredheartpro...

Comparison is the desire to be “more” than another. At the heart of that desire is fear. Vulnerability breaks through that fear.

Joe Rogan, host of the one of the world’s most popular podcasts, recently interviewed Richard Dawkins about Dawkins’ new book, Outgrowing God: A Beginner’s Guide. It’s a follow-up book to Dawkins’ bestselling The God Delusion, although this one is aimed at younger readers. The Rogan/Dawkins interview went immediately viral, drawing over a million views within 48 hours. Bishop Barron and Brandon Vo...

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: Peter’s Imprisonment and Deliverance (by king Herod); The Holy Spirit Sets Apart Saul and Barnabas for His Work; Paul’s Treatment of Elymas the Magician. To find a study guide for each part of the program and to learn...

Continuing to walk in the midst of failure, rejection, and imperfection is a sign of a great life. In your life, you will take hundreds of first steps. But in a great life, you will take thousands of next steps.

Surveys show 61% of people sleep with their phones and 75% grab their phones as soon as they wake up. We’re addicted to our smartphones. In this episode, Bishop Barron reflects on this problem (including his own smartphone use), offering guidance from some of the greatest saints and spiritual masters in the Catholic tradition. A listener asks whether saints feel emotions in heaven, such as feeling...

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: Peter Raises the Dead; Peter Proclaims Salvation to the Gentiles; The Church at Antioch. To find a study guide for each part of the program and to learn more visit: sacredheartproductions.org/

The first step is the most difficult…but it is also the most important.

Last month, Bishop Barron visited Reddit for another #AMA (ask me anything). Over 15,000 comments poured in from young skeptics around the world, making it the third most-commented on #AMA of the year, and the ninth most popular in Reddit history. Today, Bishop Barron reflects on the experience and four main patterns of questions he noticed. A listener asks for a concrete example of mercy mocking...

Host Fr. Craig Vasek continued the conversation with Fr. Leo Patalinghug as he hosted live from the Thirst Conference 2019.

Host Fr. Craig Vasek sat down with Fr. Leo Patalinghug as he hosted live from the Thirst Conference 2019.

Host Fr. Craig Vasek continued the conversation with Avera Maria Santo as he hosted live from the Thirst Conference 2019.

Host Fr. Craig Vasek sat down with Avera Maria Santo as he hosted live from the Thirst Conference 2019.

Host Fr. Craig Vasek sat down with Msgr. Chad Gion as he hosted live from the Thirst Conference 2019.

Host Fr. Craig Vasek sat down with African Mission Missionaries as he hosted live from the Thirst Conference 2019.

Host Fr. Craig Vasek sat down with Kendra Tierney as he hosted live from the Thirst Conference 2019.

Host Fr. Craig Vasek sat down with Jeremy and Carrie Davis as he hosted live from the Thirst Conference 2019.

Host Fr. Kregg Hochhalter continued the conversation with Amanda Zurface as he hosted live from the Thirst Conference 2019.

Host Fr. Kregg Hochhalter sat down with Amanda Zurface as he hosted live from the Thirst Conference 2019.

Host Fr. Kregg Hochhalter continued the conversation with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers as he hosted live from the Thirst Conference 2019.

Host Fr. Kregg Hochhalter sat down with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers as he hosted live from the Thirst Conference 2019.

Hosts Fr. Kregg Hochhalter and Mike Kiedrowski continued the conversation with Janette Howe as they hosted live from the Thirst Conference 2019.