Special Broadcasts

We are made for adventure. But adventure means mystery and uncertainty. Often, what holds us back from action is a lack of knowing why. But what if there is a better question than “why?”? What if the adventure of obedience means asking “how?”

Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade’s spiritual classic, Abandonment to Divine Providence, taught that everything falls under God’s will, from our delights to our challenges, and our happiness will only be fully realized in cooperating with that will. But does this include painful and traumatic experiences? What about COVID? Bishop Barron and Brandon Vogt discuss these questions as well as a priest, Fr. W...

What was the Second Vatican Council and what does it matter to your life? Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz as they answer these and other questions about this monumental event in Church history.

Join Sharon as she explores the Gospel of Luke!

Trust is a challenge for all of us. Trust in God is a battle that every person faces at some point in their lives. Often, we might find is easier to trust God if He were a “tame god”, but He is not. This Lent, our invitation is to not only trust in God’s mercy, but also in His justice.

Bishop Barron recently joined students from Princeton University in a virtual Q&A about God, faith, reason, and evangelization. The event was led by Leah Libresco Sargeant, a fellow of the Word on Fire Institute, and graciously hosted by The Aquinas Institute at Princeton’s Catholic Campus Ministry. Today on the podcast, we share the second half of the Q&A.

What is the Catechism of the Catholic Church and why should you care about it? That's our topic for this episode of Ignition with Dr. Chris Burgwald and Renae Kranz.

Join Sharon while she explores the Gospel of Luke!

We are often tempted to run away from God and from difficult moments in life. We might even be tempted to escape from all that has been taken from us over the past year. But to choose to embrace this moment is to choose to embrace the Lord and His Providence.

Many Catholics find the Bible sometimes hard to understand. The good news is, there's a thread that runs throughout it, which helps make sense of the whole. Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz as they discuss the big picture of the Bible.

Why do so many young people drift away from God and the Church, and how can we help them return? This is a pressing question for all Catholics, but especially for parents who are brokenhearted about their own sons or daughters who have become unaffiliated. In today’s episode, Bishop Barron and Brandon Vogt discuss Brandon’s new book, just published by Word on Fire, titled Return: How to Draw Your...

Join Sharon while she explores the Gospel of Luke!

One of the many things that life teaches us is that life is always changing. To grow is to change. There are times that are good and there are times that are bad. All of us go through good times and bad times and neither of them are permanent. In both good times and bad, Jesus is Lord and He loves the person in a desperate situation and the person in a bright situation.

Ash Wednesday is coming! Are you ready for Lent? Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz as they discuss this holy season and how to prepare for it.

Bishop Barron recently joined students from Princeton University in a virtual Q&A about God, faith, reason, and evangelization. The event was led by Leah Libresco Sargeant, a fellow of the Word on Fire Institute, and graciously hosted by The Aquinas Institute at Princeton’s Catholic Campus Ministry. Today on the podcast, we share the first half of the Q&A.

Join Sharon while she explores the Gospel of Luke!

Knowledge is powerful. Having lived through this past year, and looking back on what we have been through is essential. We can have learned a great number of things over 2020. But unless we are willing to act on that knowledge, hindsight will be powerless.

Today, Bishop Barron answers questions from children all over the world, including: Is God bigger than an elephant? Why did God make bad germs? How did God come to exist? How can God see us from up in heaven if we can’t see him? Do you think animals go to Heaven? Why do bad things happen? If God knows everything, did he make my thoughts? Why did God not give the 10 commandments to Adam and Eve?

If we seek to grow closer to Jesus, one powerful way to do so is by reading, praying with, and studying the Bible. But many Catholics are intimidated at the thought. So how can we ease our way into reading the Bible? Join Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz as they dive into this topic!

Enjoy the annual Know Your Faith Competition brought to you from Bishop Ryan High School in Minot, ND. Fr. Kregg Hochhalter and Fr. Justin Waltz hosted this year's contest between St. Mary's Central High School from Bismarck, Shanley High School from Fargo, Trinity High School from Dickinson, Bishop Ryan Catholic School from Minot, and Sacred Heart School from East Grand Forks, MN.

Enjoy the annual Men in Black Basketball Game from St. Thomas More High School in Rapid City, SD. Tune in for this match-up between the priests of the Diocese of Rapid City and the STM students!

Recorded LIVE from the steps of the Capitol in Bismarck, ND!

Join Sharon while she journeys through the Gospel of Luke!

While no one can predict the future, all of us can learn from the past. While none of us can control when the big moments of our lives are going to happen, all of us can choose what we are doing in the moments before The Moment.

According to YouVersion, the popular Bible app, 2020’s most-read Bible verse was Isaiah 41:10: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Bishop Barron discusses this verse, the Bible’s repeated encouragement not to be afraid, and how we can overcome our fears of sickness, loss, and...