Catholicism and Culture

Dr. Jennifer Nolan, President and Co-founder of Catholic Polytechnic University, discusses the history and mission behind this new Catholic university in California. Visit Catholic Polytechnic University: https://catholicpolytechnic.org/ Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more...

Dr. R.J. Snell, Director of Academic Programs at the Witherspoon Institute in Princeton, NJ, and Editor-in-Chief of The Public Discourse, explores the themes of false and authentic hopes in response to Postmodern malaise in his new book Lost in Chaos: Immanence, Despair, Hope published by Angelico Press. Dr. Snell's book: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Chaos-Immanence-Despair-Hope/dp/1621389553 W...

Anthony Grumbine, Architect and Principal at Harrison Design, discusses the importance of beautiful architecture. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at...

Maggie Gallagher, the Executive Director of the Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine Worship, discusses the importance of music and liturgy in the life of the Church. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for la...

Dr. Patrick Fletcher, Senior Advisor for Theology and Social Doctrine at Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, discusses the new document from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith that explores the question if cremated remains may be divided among family members. The Vatican's Document: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_ddf_doc_20231209_risposta-car...

Deacon Charlie Echeverry, a board member for the Catholic Association for Latino Leadership (CALL), discusses the unique challenges facing young Hispanic Catholics in California and across the nation. Visit CALL's website: https://www.call-usa.org/ Visit Deacon Charlie's website: https://www.deaconcharlie.com/ If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministr...

Rich Pintang, host of the Catholic Dadcast, joins me to talk about the crises in masculinity and the importance of being a virtuous husband and father. Listen to the Catholic Dadcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2udivUv3efuUpSHdiUaYmr If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at...

Dr. Alexander William Salter, Comparative Economics Research Fellow at the Free Market Institute and Georgie G. Snyder Associate Professor of Economics in the Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration at Texas Tech University, discusses Hillaire Belloc, G.K. Chesterton, and Distributism. If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay stude...

Greg Metzger, Associate Publisher of New City Press, discusses the state of the Catholic nonfiction publishing world in the 21st century. To order Pope Francis' new book "Christmas at the Nativity" https://www.focolaremedia.com/bookstore/christmas-nativity?v=582 Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996...

Msgr. Robert J. Sarno, who worked for 38 years in the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, explains the administrative process for becoming a canonized saint. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. Jo...

Dr. Alan Vincalette, Associate Professor of Philosophy at SJS, explores the intersection of physics and metaphysics. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires...

Teresa Runyon, Pastoral Associate at Padre Serra Parish in Camarillo, California, talks about the challenges and graces of lay ministry. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email...

Susan Dietrich discusses the ministry of the Ammon Hennacy Catholic Worker House in Los Angeles. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.ed...

Fr. Gerard Gentleman and Mr. John Anthony of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting discuss the important ways scouting forms young Catholic men and women. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. Jo...

Fr. Jonathan Meyer, Assistant Professor of Moral Theology at SJS, discusses the importance of this 20th century saint. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squire...

Fr. Ryan Thornton, Pastor of St. Mark's University Parish, discusses St. Francis, St. Clare, and Franciscan Spirituality. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart...

Dr. Patrick Fletcher, Senior Advisor for Theology and Social Doctrine at Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, discusses the Church's thinking on controversial new ways of disposing of human remains. The Vatican's Document: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20160815_ad-resurgendum-cum-christo_en.html The Canadian Bishops' Document:ht...

Greg Glenn, Co-founder of The Madeline Choir School, discusses the uniqueness of the Cathedral School Tradition, and how The Madeline Choir School offers a model for Catholic education. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program f...

Deacon Luis Pablo Ochoa Escarrega, a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Tucson, reflects on his life in Catholic seminaries over the past 10 years.

Dr. Marc Rugani, Assistant Professor of Moral Theology at St. Anselm College, discusses Benedict's third papal encyclical.   The three encyclicals: Deus Caritas Est:  https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20051225_deus-caritas-est.html Spe Salvi: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-...

Dr. Michael Bolin, Professor of Philosophy at Wyoming Catholic College, discusses the depths of Pope Benedict XVI's second encyclical, Spe Salvi. The three encyclicals that will be discussed: Deus Caritas Est:  https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20051225_deus-caritas-est.html Spe Salvi: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals...

Dr. Andy Staron, Associate Professor of Theology at St. Mary's Seminary and Graduate School of Theology, dives deeply into the depths of Pope Benedict's first encyclical.  The three encyclicals that will be discussed: Deus Caritas Est:  https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20051225_deus-caritas-est.html Spe Salvi: https://www.vatican.va/cont...

Dr. Joshua Brumfield, IKON Director at the Newman Idea and author of the book The Benedict Proposal: Church of Creative Minority in the Thought of Benedict XVI, discusses the biography and legacy of Pope Benedict XVI. The three encyclicals that will be discussed in the next three episodes: Deus Caritas Est:  https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_2...

Dr. Elizabeth Reichert, Assistant Professor of Moral Theology at St. John's Seminary, discusses how multiple ethical frameworks view sin. If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

Fr. Luke Dysinger, Professor of Moral Theology and Church History at St. John's Seminary, discusses the biography of St. Benedict, Benedictine spirituality, and how Benedictine spirituality can transform society at large.   If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohns...