Special Broadcasts

Bishop Barron recently visited the University of St. Thomas in Houston, where he had the great privilege of preaching at their baccalaureate Mass. In his homily, shared today on the podcast, he said we must remember that the primary purpose of a Catholic university is evangelization, the proclamation of the lordship of Jesus Christ. Therefore, education must equip and form graduates to sanctify th...

We heard parts of the Gospel at every Mass, but have you ever read them from beginning to end? In this episode, Dr. Chris and Dr. Bob Rice talk about the importance of reading each of the Gospels so that we might come to know Jesus more deeply.

Join Sharon while she explores the Gospel of Luke!

At Pentecost, the disciples received the Holy Spirit and the subsequent gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts glorify the Father and have changed the world. If we were given these gifts, we could also glorify the Father and change the world…but would we?

On today’s episode, Brandon Vogt and I discuss my recent conversation with Alex O’Connor (aka @CosmicSkeptic), one of the most popular atheists in the world. We replay and unpack some of the most important clips from the dialogue. (Watch the full dialogue here.) A listener who was raised Christian, but became atheist for many years, asks advice on re-engaging with Christianity.

What is the Catholic response to racism? That's what Dr. Chris discusses with Deacon Omar Gutierrez on this episode of Ignition. And make sure and listen to episode 458 in which we discuss the Catholic perspective on racism as well.

Join Sharon as she explores the Gospel of Luke!

Jesus doesn't call us to simply be "nice people." Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit so that we can be more than we are now...so that we can do more than we can do now. Jesus sends His Holy Spirit so that we can have the strength to be the kind of people who bear witness to Him and His love in this world. He gives His Spirit so that people can be saved and God can be glorified.

Today we share the second half of Bishop Barron’s 2020 address at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, titled “Called Into the Depths.” He discussed three sailors from the Bible: the patriarch Noah, the prophet Jonah, and our Savior Jesus Christ. The sea can be thought of as something frightening and terrifying, standing athwart the purposes of God with its unforgiving power and discourag...

What is the Catholic perspective on racism? That's what Dr. Chris and Deacon Omar Gutierrez discuss in this episode of Ignition. Make sure and listen to episode 459 in which we discuss the Catholic response.

Join Sharon while she explores the Gospel of Luke!

We can choose joy only insofar as we can choose the source of our joy. Joy comes as a consequence; it is a fruit. And the depth and permanence of our joy is only going to be as deep and long lasting as what we place our confidence in. Only when we surrender to the love of God can we have a joy that is deeper and more permanent than any amount of suffering that comes from life.

What is right worship, why do we do it, and how do we do it? That's what Dr. Chris and Dr. Jason Heron discuss in this episode of Ignition.

A new Gallup survey found that the proportion of Americans who consider themselves members of a church, synagogue, or mosque has dropped below 50% for the first time in American history. In 1999, around 70% of Americans attended a church, synagogue, or mosque–today it’s just 47%. Bishop Barron and Brandon discuss these results, what they mean, and why it matters whether someone belongs to a church...

Join Sharon while she explores the Gospel of Luke!

We find ourselves always moving and never done. We have so many options that we experience decision paralysis and subsequent decision dissatisfaction. But we are made for a full life. A full life is only possible when we intentionally limit ourselves by making the decision to love this person or to root ourselves in this place. Ultimately, unless we truly decide to remain in Christ, we will never...

While most of us don't worship statues of our own making, there are still plenty of ways in which we unwittingly worship false gods. That's what Dr. Chris and Dr. Jason Heron discuss in this episode of Ignition.

Today we share the first half of Bishop Barron’s 2020 address at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, titled “Called Into the Depths.” He discussed three sailors from the Bible: the patriarch Noah, the prophet Jonah, and our Savior Jesus Christ. The sea can be thought of as something frightening and terrifying, standing athwart the purposes of God with its unforgiving power and discouragi...

In this last hour of the Spring Live Drive, our hosts visited with Jean Eppler & Cindy Naughton - plus RPR Executive Director Mark Hollcraft announced to winners of the Incredible Parish Challenge!

In this hour of the Spring Live Drive, our hosts visited with Ryan Capouch & Lynn Devitt

In this hour of the Spring Live Drive, our hosts visited with Thomas Sabinash and Keith & Sharon Anderson

In this hour of the Spring Live Drive, our hosts visited with Mary E. Anderson

In this hour of the Spring Live Drive, our hosts visited with Lucas & Rebekah Martin

In this hour of the Spring Live Drive, our hosts visited with Deacon Tom Geffre & Terry Schwartzenberger

In this hour of the Spring Live Drive, our hosts visited with Bishop Folda & Steve Loegering