Truth in Charity

As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, Bishop answers questions submitted by Bishop Dwenger High School students on topics ranging from vocational discernment to ouija boards. And all the questions: • What was it about the Catholic Church that made you fall in love with it? Was there any subject or event that cemented your devotion? • Is there a religion other than Christianity that has made an im...

The topic this episode is voting….how should Catholics weigh the issues? What is a well-formed conscience, and how does one develop it? What does “the common good” mean? Bishop explains all this and more. LISTENER-SUBMITTED QUESTION: "I am sorry to ask a political question, but this is something that keeps coming to my mind. I have been hearing in different Catholic radio shows about the recent US...

On this episode, Bishop offers specific suggestions on how we can make our parishes and communities more welcoming. Then, he answers questions submitted by listeners on topics including tarot cards, reaching the “religiously unaffiliated” and more. Listener-submitted questions: • Bishop, thanks for all you do. You are a tremendous blessing to our Diocese and our Church. I was talking with a friend...

This week, Bishop explains the roots of Catholicism in Northern Indiana… going back to the missionary priests who first brought the faith to the territory that would one day become the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. ------ Truth in Charity is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on social media: www. Facebook.com/RedeemerRadio w...

On this episode, Bishop and Kyle celebrate Christmas… and New Year’s - or the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God - by diving deep into the different titles for both Jesus and our Blessed Mother. Bishop also talks about his recent trip to Rome to visit Pope Francis. ------ Truth in Charity is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. ------ Live: www.redeemerradio....

This week, find out why we celebrate Christmas on December 25th and the differences between each of the four Christmas Masses. The show wraps up with bishop answering questions from listeners. Listener-submitted questions: • If Mary was already saved from original sin, why did she need to be saved again Jesus’s death on the cross? • I'm a candidate for formation as a 3rd order Franciscan. My forma...

On this episode, hear more about the Old Testament prophet Daniel. Bishop breaks down the popular stories…like Daniel’s time in the lion’s den and also explains the apocalyptic writing found in the book of Daniel. ------ Truth in Charity is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on social media: www. Facebook.com/RedeemerRadio www. T...

Special thanks to principal Andy Adams, 6th through 8th grade Science and Religion teacher Chad Helmkamp, pre-school teacher Heather Taube, administrative assistant Joani Lazoff, and all the pre-school through 8th grade students who helped make this episode possible! ------ Truth in Charity is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us o...

Bishop continues his series on Old Testament prophets….this week, it’s Ezekiel. Hear more about his dramatic call to be a prophet and his amazing vision of the dry bones. How does all of this apply to us today? Plus Bishop answers questions from listeners on topics including the Society of St. Pius the Tenth, the Freemasons, and more. If you have a question for Bishop to answer, submit it at Redee...

On this week’s episode, Bishop delves into the life and legacy of Old Testament prophet Jeremiah…if you have a question for Bishop to answer, submit it at Redeemer Radio dot com slash Ask Bishop. ------ Truth in Charity is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on social media: www. Facebook.com/RedeemerRadio www. Twitter.com/Redeeme...

Bishop’s reflections on the prophet Isaiah continue this week…diving deep into his prophecies and connections to the New Testament. ------ Truth in Charity is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on social media: www. Facebook.com/RedeemerRadio www. Twitter.com/RedeemerRadio www. Instagram.com/Instagram Submit your question(s): Cal...

This week, Bishop continues his series on the Old Testament.…focusing on the legacy and historical context of the major prophets - especially Isaiah - during this episode. ------ Truth in Charity is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on social media: www. Facebook.com/RedeemerRadio www. Twitter.com/RedeemerRadio www. Instagram.co...

This week, Bishop begins a series of episodes on the Old Testament. Today, he covers the covenants of the Old Testament….starting with Creation and ending with King David. Then Bishop Rhoades puts it all in context…how do these Covenants foreshadow Jesus…the New Covenant? ------ Truth in Charity is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow...

On this episode, Bishop expands upon the newly canonized Saint John Henry Newman’s view of college and university life. Then it’s on to authentic Catholicism…and how a pro-life perspective directly connects to social justice issues. Listener-submitted questions: • Bishop, thanks for all you do for Redeemer Radio and for our Diocese. My question is probably one that many of us can relate to: if I s...

This week, Bishop is joined by special guest Dr. Lance Richey from the University of St. Francis for a conversation about how Catholic social doctrine fits in with forms of government like Communism and Socialism. ------ Truth in Charity is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on social media: www. Facebook.com/RedeemerRadio www. T...

Welcome to a special Sharathon edition of Truth in Charity with Bishop Rhoades! On this episode, Bishop is joined in the Redeemer Radio studio with host Kyle Heimann, Diocesan Secretary for Communications Jennifer Simerman, and Truth in Charity producer Mariam Schmitz. Hear Bishop talk about the importance of Catholic media, the relationship between faith and reason, and much more...including a qu...

This week, Bishop talks about the silent or quiet prayers the priest says before and during Mass. Then it’s on to listener-submitted questions on topics including: the upcoming Synod for the Amazon, the most common myth about Catholicism, and whether or not a confession can be heard over the phone. If you have a question you’d like Bishop to answer on a future episode, submit it at Redeemer Radio...

On this week’s episode, Bishop talks about the Annual Bishop’s Appeal and why he chose the theme ….Go and Make Disciples. Then it’s on to the upcoming World Day of Migrants and Refugees…something that has been on the Church calendar for more than a century and seems especially relevant today. The show wraps up with a reflection upon Saint Matthew…co-patron of our Diocese…since his Feast Day is app...

This week, Bishop reflects upon Saint John Chrysostom, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Parable of the Prodigal Son, and much more. Listener-submitted questions: • In the Apostle's Creed, we say that Jesus "descended into hell." Why did that have to happen? And what happened when he was there? • The death penalty has ben in the news since the U.S. recently decided to resume capital p...

We’re back with all new episodes, and this week Bishop discusses a recent survey that revealed some shocking statistics about how many Catholics believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist….then it’s on to the upcoming bi-lingual confirmation mass for youth with disabilities, a conversation about relics, and then….listener-submitted questions on topics including Marian apparitions and...

Today is the Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, and so…Bishop starts off this episode by reflecting upon the life of this Franciscan priest and martyr who died at Auschwitz. Then it’s on to the Assumption of Mary into heaven and this Sunday’s Gospel reading which includes Jesus telling His disciples: “I have come to the set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!” Listener-subm...

The Feast of the Transfiguration leads this week’s episode of Truth in Charity! Hear Bishop unpack this Luminous Mystery that offered Peter, James, and John a glimpse of Jesus’s divine glory. Then, it’s on to the Memorial of Blessed Solanus Casey, Bishop’s upcoming visit with Pope Francis, and a new website launched by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Listener questions: I am curi...

This week, Bishop talks about the life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola….and how a severe war injury led to his spiritual conversion which ultimately led to the founding of the Jesuit Order. Then Bishop connects the life of Saint Ignatius to the upcoming Gospel reading which tells the parable of the Rich Fool. Afterwards, it’s on to listener-submitted questions on topics like: whether or not Catholics...

CONVO WITH KYLE: Bishop talks about St. James the Apostle….including his journey with Christ, his martyrdom, and his connection to a traditional pilgrimage in Europe. An explanation of how Bishops dedicate new altars and then National Natural Family Planning Week. LISTENER SUBMITTED QUESTIONS My niece and her husband were married in the Church and since have had a child with another on the way. Th...

CONVO WITH KYLE: Bishop talks about Saint Bonaventure, a Franciscan theologian, and Doctor of the Church. Then, it’s on to the Apostle of the Apostles, Saint Mary Magdalene. The Catholic Word of the Week returns with the word: “exegesis” and then Bishop gives an update on our diocesan seminarians, new hires for the Diocese, and what he’s currently reading. LISTENER SUBMITTED QUESTIONS - 31:52 - Wh...