Outside the Walls

Deacon Charles Beard, from St. Mary's in Tulsa and the Blessed Stanley Rother Catholic Worker, joins us to talk about the Solemnity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. We often imagine this Cosmic Kingship with the implication of his rule over the nations; today we explore the implications of his rule on a personal level. Patreon supporters get 11 extra minutes of conversation. Learn...

Fr. John P. Cush, the academic dean at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, joins us to talk about his new book The How-To Book of Catholic Theology available now on OSV.com. Patreon Supporters get an extra 14 minutes of conversation. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/posts/fr-john-p-cush-43897703

Mark Brumley, Preisdent of Ignatius Press ( https://www.ignatius.com/ ), joins us to talk about the new Ignatius Press Journaling and Note-Taking Bible. He shares his own experience with the benefits of journaling with Scripture.

In these last few days before the election, it is important to remember our citizenship and our fellow citizens. Of course, I'm speaking of our Heavenly citizenship and the witness of the Saints.  Sr. Danielle Victoria, FSP of The Daughters of St. Paul illustrated this beautiful new book highlighting 365 Saints (many of them newer or lesser-known). The Pauline sisters have worked on this volu...

Anna and Shannon from Eden Invitation join us to talk about Eden Invitation, which recently won the OSV Innovation Challenge . They share from their personal experience and talk about the importance of seeing and valuing the whole person. Eden Invitation is a movement for young adult Catholics experiencing same-sex desires or gender discordance, seeking to follow Christ in His Church. Through in-p...

Tommy Tighe ( www.twitter.com/theghissilent ) joins us to talk about his new book #BlessedMother: How to Follow, Share, and Defend Mary in the World of Social Media (available on www. OSV.com). We talk a bit about how the weirdness of Catholicism can be an odd, but effective means of evangelization. Our Patreon supporters get an extra 10 minutes of conversation about Tommy's Podcast, St. Dympnha's...

Damon Owens, Executive Director of JoyToB.org and founder of JoyfulEverAfter.com, join us to talk about unjust structures, systemic racism, and handling conflict with grace. This is one of the most important, and one of the most enjoyable conversations I've had on the show. We also touch on the new Encyclical  Fratelli Tutti and its relation to our topic of the day.

Father Andy Davy, MIC joins us to talk about his youtube videos for the children of his parish school (Father Andy's Virtual Neighborhood - https://youtu.be/xr6d-vtupDg ). We talk about the benefit of approaching the world like a child. Patreon supporters get an extra segment in which Fr. Davy talks about his vocation story and more. Learn more and listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/fr-and...

Daniel and Bethany developed the Life-giving Wounds retreat ( www.lifegivingwounds.org ) from their personal and professional experience and extensive study. It is a much-needed program helping identify and heal the wounds experienced by the adult children of divorce or separation. Listen and share this episode with all who may need it. If you are experiencing difficulty in your marriage, consider...

Jennifer Fitz ( www.jenniferfitz.com ) joins us to talk about my favorite topic, Evangelization. She's written a very practical tutorial on the topic, and we pick a few high-points to discuss; particularly the interior component of evangelization and the proper place for apologetics. Patreon supporters get an extra segment each week. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/posts/41783978 .

Allison Gingras ( https://reconciledtoyou.com/) joins us to talk about her new Catholic journaling book Seeking Peace: A Journey from Worry to Trust. Patreon supporters get an extra 17 minutes of conversation. Learn more here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41530302

Mark P. Shea and I explore the four pillars of Catholic Social Teaching (The Dignity of the Human Person, The Common Good, Subsidiarity, and Solidarity) and talk about his new book on New City Press , "The Church's Best Kept Secret: A Primer on Catholic Social Teaching." We recollect our own first encounters as converts with the Church's Social Teaching, and the struggle we experienced in coming t...

We have entered into another contentious election cycle, and Catholics are left with no candidates that we can wholeheartedly get behind. Our fractured political system has left us in a situation where no political party fully encompasses both the moral and social teaching of the magisterium. This is compounded by many well-meaning Catholic influencers on both sides of the spectrum trying to simpl...

Joe Heschmeyer joins us again to talk about his new book 'Pope Peter: Defending the Church's Most Distinctive Doctrine in a time of Crisis' (available at https://shop.catholic.com/pope-peter-defending-the-churchs-most-distinctive-doctrine-in-a-time-of-crisis/ ) Show supporters get an extra segment with our guest each week. Learn more and listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/40741860 .

Mike Aquilina joins us to talk about Patristics and Poetry, and how Reimagining a Post-Quarantine Church requires understanding the Historical Church. Sometimes you have to look back to move forward.  This week's supporter's segment is free for everyone! Patreon supporters get extra content like this ( https://www.patreon.com/posts/40487394 ) every week!

Kevin Cotter, Executive Director of Amazing Parish, joins us to re-imagine a post-quarantine Church and gives us 3 key cultures that characterize thriving parishes. Patreon supporters get an extra 15 minutes where we talk about the importance of consistently approaching scripture. Learn more here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/40243181 .

Cathy Lins is a national trainer and speaker.  She is also a Lay Dominican with the Dominican Order’s Central Province of the U.S. In 2017-2018, she provided training for bishops, priests, diocesan staff and parish staff for the Catholic Leadership Institute, using her English and Spanish language skills to engage participants for the Good Leaders, Good Shepherds Program, the Next Generation...

Will things return to normal? Should they? Tony Vasinda and I spend some time exploring the possibilities of a Post-Quarantine Church. Patreon supporters get an extra 14 minutes of conversation. Find out more here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/39706043

I'm joined this week by my bride, Kristin Putnam, cofounder of NFPAware.com and Representative to the United Nations for WOOMB Intl. You've heard people dispel popular myths about NFP before. You've heard folks debunk the idea that NFP doesn't work, or that it is the same as the Rhythm Method. But are there NFP Myths that Catholics still believe? We tackle the myths of: "NFP Lowers the divorce rat...

Bo Bonner joins us to talk about St. Benedict's life; on Benedict's lasting impact on the Church, and on Bo's personal experience with being a Benedictine Oblate. Patreon supporters get an extra 11 minutes of conversation, learn more and listen here:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/39215539

Dr. Sam Rocha (samrocha.com) joins us to reflect on the differences between Patriotism and Nationalism, Americanism and Catholicism.

Dr. Tim Muldoon joins us to talk about Reclaiming Family Time. Patreon supporters get an extra segment! Listen in here:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/38715626

Emily Jaminet (emilyjaminet.com) joins us to talk about the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (welcomehisheart.com), and how she came to rediscover it in her own life. She shares the power of the devotion, and shares her personal experience with Enthronement of the Sacred Heart and the healing it has brought into her home. Patrons get Eleven extra minutes of conversation! Learn more here:&nbsp...

Charles Beard, soon-to-be-ordained permanent deacon for the Diocese of Tulsa, joins us to talk about the feast of Corpus Christi, and we discuss recognizing the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, in the Church, and in the Poor. Hear an extra 10 minutes of conversation over at  https://www.patreon.com/posts/38197459 .

Fr. Robert Boxie, III, a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, joins us to talk about his personal experience as a Black man, a Black Catholic, and a priest, and then we explore the steps we can take to pursue racial reconciliation in light of our belief in the inviolable Dignity of the Human Person, and in our dependence upon one another as members of the Body of Christ.  Get 16 minutes o...