Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel

From the Heart of the Church

Religion EN ↓ 13 episodes

Join Fr. Joe Fowler as he delves into the treasure trove of Catholic life and culture. From the Special Edition episodes that cover the conclave and papal election of Pope Leo XIV to every age of the Catholic experience, Fr. Joe will introduce listeners to the richness of Catholic life from the heart of the Church.

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Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel

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Podcast Notice 24.07.2025 0:34

Due to unavoidable circumstances, Father Joe has had to discontinue the "Heart of the Church" podcast, effective immediately, and will not resume until further notice. We ask that you pray for him and for the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel.

Episode 012: Saint Ephrem of Syria 17.07.2025 21:22

Episode 012: Saint Ephrem of Syria

Episode 011: Saint Athanasius - Part 3 10.07.2025 30:32

Fr. Joseph Fowler continues his exploration of St. Athanasius' writings on St. Antony.

Episode 010: Saint Athanasius - Part 2 03.07.2025 29:18

Fr. Joseph Fowler concludes his teaching on Saint Athanasius and transitions into another little-known figure in the church, Saint Antony. The focus of this episode is learning when, where, and how to pray.

Episode 009: Saint Athanasius - Part 1 26.06.2025 28:37

Fr. Joseph Fowler of the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel teaches us about Saint Athanasius of Alexandria.

Episode 008: Saint Irenaeus - Part 2 19.06.2025 32:28

Fr. Joseph Fowler concludes his two-part podcast on one of the earliest Doctors of the Church.

Episode 007: Saint Irenaeus, the earliest Doctor of the Church 12.06.2025 31:31

Fr. Joseph Fowler teaches us about the earliest "Doctor of the Church," Saint Irenaeus.

Episode 006: The Doctors of the Church + The Martyrs of La Florida 05.06.2025 16:04

Fr. Joseph Fowler discusses the Catholic Church's greatest teachers and the Martyrs of La Florida.

Episode 005 - Lux in Arcana (Light in the Darkness) + Pope Clement 29.05.2025 32:01

Fr. Joseph Fowler from the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel offers insight into the Catholic Church's treasures in the Lux in Arcana (Light in the Darkness) Vatican Exhibit + Pope Clement.

Episode 004: The Leo Popes ~ Part 2 of 2 22.05.2025 19:30

Episode 004: "The Leo Popes" ~ Part 2 of 2 Fr. Joseph Fowler lends insight to popes named Leo and why Pope Leo XIV may have taken Leo's name.

Episode 003: "The Leo Popes" ~ Part 1 of 2 15.05.2025 15:47

Episode 003: "The Leo Popes" ~ Part 1 of 2 Fr. Joseph Fowler lends insight to the popes named Leo.

Special Edition-Episode 002: "We Have A Pope!" 08.05.2025 13:25

Special Edition-Episode 002: "Day Two of the Conclave"

Special Edition Episode 001: "The Conclave Begins" 07.05.2025 14:30

In his inaugural podcast, Fr. Joseph Fowler of the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel discusses the conclave and the process of electing a new Pope.