Outside the Walls

Adam Conque, Deacon Aspirant for the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana, talks with us about his family’s holiday traditions and encourages us to let the Incarnation of Christ influence our New Year’s Resolutions. A Reading from Saint Hippolytus Get extra segments and other perks at  http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls .

Joe Heschmeyer, from ShamelessPopery.com, joins us to marvel at the mystery of the Incarnation, and helps us make sense of the implications of so great a mystery. A Reading from St. Augustine Get extra segments and other perks at  http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls .

Bo Bonner, Host of The Uncommon Good, discusses joy in the waiting — Gaudete Sunday in Advent — and how his family manages to observes the season of Advent, even when visiting family that doesn’t hold the tradition. A Reading from St. Leo the Great Get extra segments and other perks at  http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls .

Christopher Altieri, from Vatican Radio, joins us to talk about Advent as a season of Waiting for the Kingdom of God. He also shares his Advent and Christmas experiences as an American raising kids in Rome. A Reading from St. Cyprian on Patience Get extra segments and other perks at  http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls .

Haley Stewart, who blogs at CarrotsforMichaelmas.com, shares her family’s journey toward celebrating the liturgical calendar, and gives some practical advice for how you might begin to commemorate the feasts and the fasts in the Church Year. A Reading from St. Augustine Get extra segments and other perks at  http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls .

Robert and Brittany Dalton are an inspiration, not only because they exemplify the marriage vows, having weathered sickness and health, plenty and want, better and worse, but also because of their commitment to say “Yes” to God even when it is difficult. A Reading from Quas Primas Get extra segments and other perks at  http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls .

This Week on Outside the Walls: Dr. Kevin Vost, author of The Catholic Guide to Loneliness, joins us to talk about how to overcome our loneliness, and how to help those around us who are lonely. We celebrate the third anniversary of Outside the Walls. A reading from St. Gregory of Nyssa Get extra segments and other perks at  http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls .

Dr. Charlie Camosy, Associate Professor of Theological Ethics at Fordham University, and Adoptive Father of three siblings, talks about adoption, faith, and family. A Second Century Homily Get extra segments and other perks at  http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls .

David Niles, President of St. Michael Catholic Radio, reflects on the 3rd Anniversary of the radio station, and on finding God in life’s interruptions. A reading from St. Cyril of Jerusalem Get extra segments and other perks at  http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls .

Dr. Chad Gerber shares the story of his 11-year-old daughter Evie’s passing on All Hallows Eve 2015. He shares both grief and joy with us as he reflects on ground zero of the communion of the saints. A reading from St. Clement Get extra segments and other perks at  http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls .

Joe Heschmeyer, award-winning author of ShamelessPopery.com talks Purgatory and Indulgences, and how their misuse and misunderstanding served as a catalyst for Martin Luther's actions. A reading from St. Augustine Get extra segments and other perks at  http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls .

Tony Vasinda talks about his new podcast, and the importance of having ‘Threshold conversations.’ The First Step in Evangelization is Listening. A Treatise on John by St. Augustine Get extra segments and other perks at  http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls .

Catholic YouTube Superstar Steve the Missionary brings the Cradle vs Convert Smackdown: Mary our Mother edition. We talk about what Converts can learn from Cradle-Catholics regarding Marian Devotion. A reading on Meditating on the Life of Christ from St. Bernard Get extra segments and other perks at  http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls .

Steve Karlen, Director of North American Campaigns for 40 Days for Life, joins us to talk about the current campaign of 40 Days for Life. We'll discuss the importance of an individual story in the midst of a sea of statistics, and what to do when you feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the task. A Reading from St. Polycarp Get extra segments and other perks at  http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewal...

Allison Gingras, founder of Reconciled to You ministries, talks about how the practice of devotions has helped calm her anxiety. She suggests practical ways that you can approach the practice of devotion. A reading from the Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales Get extra segments and other perks at  http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls .

Bo Bonner, co-host of The Uncommon Good , talks about how to disagree without being disagreeable. We explore what Charity requires of us in contentious discussion. A reading from St. Andrew of Crete Get extra segments and other perks at  http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls .

Dr. Samuel D. Rocha joins us to talk about #DACA, the dignity of the human person, and the common good from both a principled and a personal perspective. We look at how disaster and crisis help crystallize our focus. A Statement from the Bishops of Oklahoma A Statement from the Bishops of Oklahoma Get extra segments and other perks at  http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls .

Joe McLane, General Manager of the Guadalupe Catholic Radio station in Houston, and Houston native Fr. Brian O’Brien talk to us about our Catholic response to disaster, and give us practical ways to make a difference on the Ground in Texas. A reading from St. John Chrysostom Get extra segments and other perks at  http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls .

Fr. Peter Mangum talks about his upcoming podcast "A Catholic Retrospective" which, on the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, examines the causal issues to help equip you for conversations with your friends and family. A reading from St. Cyprian Get extra segments and other perks at  http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls .

Sr. Theresa Aletheia, FSP reflects on the link between our impending deaths and our pursuit of holiness. We talk skulls and sanctity on this #MementoMori episode! A reading from St. John Eudes Get extra segments and other perks at http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls .

Father Andrew Strobl joins us to discuss the sacrament of Baptism and its relationship to Justification. Listen to a bonus unbroadcast segment is available at http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls . A reading from St. Maximilian Kolbe

Matt Swaim joins us to discuss the difference between being Catholics who are counter-cultural and Catholics who are creators of culture. A reading from St Alphonsus Liguori. Visit patreon.com/outsidethewalls for unbroadcast segments

Fr. Jacob Boddicker, SJ joins us to discuss his early priesthood, his recent reflections on the sacrament of Reconciliation, and the importance of confession in your life as a Catholic. A reading from the Constitutions of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

Sam and Angela Jennings talk about their practice of hosting community Vespers (evening prayer) in their home each Tuesday night and give tips for how you might foster community in your parish. A reading from St. Gregory the Great.

Deacon Keith Strohm, Author of Jesus: The Story You Thought You Knew , talks about the importance of our experience and proclamation of “the Kerygma” — the basic Gospel Message. A reading from The Journey of the Mind to God by St. Bonaventure.