Deal Hudson

Church and Culture

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“Church and Culture” with Deal Hudson is a weekly Ave Maria Radio program that explores how Catholic faith intersects with contemporary culture through books, movies, music, politics, and the arts. avemariaradio.substack.com

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Deal Hudson

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“Are you rich in what matters to God?” - Readings for 10/20/26 20.10.2026 14:00

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us to gird our loins, light our lamps, and be like servants who are awaiting the return of their master. How do we live our lives? What do we value? Do we value the things that matter to God? Do we live justly? Do we show others mercy? Do we care for the poor and sick? Do we put our dependence on the Lord, and not on ourselves? Am I rich in what matters to God? Sr. A...

Church and Culture Hr 2 – October 17, 2026 - Frank Buckley 17.10.2026 53:00

Frank Buckley evaluates Trump’s action in Venezuela, his plan to take over Greenland, and his plan for Iran’s future. This episode originally ran on January 24, 2026 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

Church and Culture Hr 1 - October 17, 2026 - Mike Aquilina 17.10.2026 53:00

Mike Aquilina discusses the Patristic Fathers and councils of the 4th century A.D. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

Church and Culture Hr 2 – October 10, 2026 – Jason L.A. West 10.10.2026 53:00

Jason West discusses the chapter on the theory of knowledge from his new book on Jacques Maritain. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

Church and Culture Hr 1 – October 10, 2026 – Mike Aquilina 10.10.2026 53:00

Mike Aquilina discusses the 5th century of Christian thought and theology. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

Church and Culture Hr 2 - October 3, 2026 - Frank Buckley talks about the rise of antisemitism. 03.10.2026 53:00

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Church and Culture Hr 1 - October 3, 2026 - Stan Butt talks with me about Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisted. 03.10.2026 53:00

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Church and Culture Hr 2 - September 24, 2026 - Stephanie Mann discusses the influence of English Catholicism on the Norwegian Catholic writer, Sigrid Undset. 26.09.2026 53:00

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Church and Culture Hr 1 - September 24, 2026 - Joseph Susanka of Wyoming Catholic College talks with me about the best film comedies. 26.09.2026 53:01

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Church and Culture Hr 2: September 19, 2026 - Chad Pecknold 20.09.2026 53:00

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Church and Culture Hr 1 - September 19, 2026 - Deacon Keith Fournier - Deacon Keith Fournier discusses the dangers of sedevacantism, the belief that the chair of Peter is empty. 19.09.2026 53:00

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Church and Culture - September 12, 2026 - Mike Aquilina discusses his new book, The Church Fathers for Our Time (Emmaus Road, 2026) 12.09.2026 53:01

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Church and Culture Hr 1 - September 12, 2026 - Deacon Keith Fournier 12.09.2026 53:00

Deacon Keith Fournier discusses the dangers of sedevacantism, the belief that the chair of Peter is empty. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

Church and Culture Hr 2 – September 5, 2026 - Stan Butts talks about Virgil, focusing on the meaning of the Aeneid for Christian culture. 05.09.2026 53:00

Program #: 446 Description: Stan Butts talks about Virgil, focusing on the meaning of the Aeneid for Christian culture. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

Church and Culture - September 5, 2026 - Composer Michael Kurek talks about his new memoir in The Wheel and the Clay: the Inner Life of Christian Artists and his almost-finished 5th Symphony 05.09.2026 53:00

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Church and Culture - August 29, 2026 - Jason L. A. West talks about Jacques Maritain's philosophy of education from his new book on the philosopher. 29.08.2026 53:00

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Church and Culture - August 29, 2026 - Dr Gavin Ashenden, former chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II, talks about the case of Jason Arday. 29.08.2026 53:00

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Church and Culture Hr 2 - August 22, 2026 - Michael Kurek returns to play parts of the two recently composed Symphony 4 and Symphony 5 plus other works. 22.08.2026 53:00

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Church and Culture Hr 1 - August 22, 2026 22.08.2026 53:00

Program #: 443 Description: Edward Short reads and discusses Advent Sermons by St. John Henry Newman, Doctor of the Church. This originally ran on December 13, 2025 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

Church and Culture Hr 2 – August 15, 2025 – Jeff Wallin discusses controversies arising in the conservative moment concerning Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes, and antisemitism. 15.08.2026 53:00

Program #: 442 Description: Jeff Wallin discusses controversies arising in the conservative moment concerning Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes, and antisemitism. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

Church and Culture Hr 1 – August 15, 2026 – Peter Carter 15.08.2026 53:00

Program #: 442 Description: Peter Carter, coauthor with Cardinal Sarah, The Song of the Lamb: Sacred Music and the Heavenly Liturgy, talks about the importance of sacred music in liturgy and what kind of music is appropriate. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

Church and Culture - August 8, 2026 - George Phillips 08.08.2026 53:00

George Phillips discusses his new book, 'Conversations with Jesus? The Incredible True Story of Mike Phillips - Alcoholic, Anorexic, Sex Abuse Survivor and Champion of the Poor.' This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

Church and Culture - August 8, 2026 - Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy talks about his book, The Men Who Lost America, British Leadership, and the Fate of the Empire (Yale). 08.08.2026 53:00

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Church and Culture - August 1, 2026 - Father Dave Tomaszycki discusses his newly compiled and edited book by Bishop Fulton Sheen, On the Demonic 01.08.2026 53:00

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Church and Culture - August 1, 2026 - Guy Rickards plays and discusses the music of the French composer Albert Roussel. 01.08.2026 53:00

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