Special Broadcasts

The saving work of Jesus was accomplished in is life, death, resurrection, and ascension. The saving work of Jesus meets our lives and transforms them through the tangible gifts of His love: the sacraments.

How do we make sense of all the names, groups, and movements surrounding the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965)? What are the key things to know, and how have they shaped today’s Catholic Church? Bishop Barron explains. A listener asks why secular philosophy departments tend to discount Scholasticism in favor of modern philosophy.

In this lesson, Dr. Jan George, a retired university teacher of literature with a Master of Theology from the University of Dallas and founder of Sacred Heart Productions, discusses: The Work of God Is Indestructible; Deacons in the Early Church; and The Martyrdom of Stephen. To find a study guide for each part of the program and to learn more visit: sacredheartproductions.org/

God’s grace is the cause of our salvation. God’s free gift is what gives us the power to even choose Him or choose to do good works. We do not merely “collect” or “receive” His grace, but we become active participants with Him.

A recent article in The Atlantic claimed “A Famous Argument Against Free Will Has Been Debunked”. It focused on an experiment during the 1980s that seems to show our brain “decides” on our behavior before we actually make particular choices. Many believed this confirmed we don’t have free will, that all our thoughts and behaviors are determined. But is this the case? Is free will just an illusion?...

In this lesson, Dr. Jan George, a retired university teacher of literature with a Master of Theology from the University of Dallas and founder of Sacred Heart Productions, discusses: The Name of Jesus; Faith and Miracles; and Life in the Christian Community. To find a study guide for each part of the program and to learn more visit: sacredheartproductions.org/

When we come face to face with our sin, we realize that we owe a debt we cannot pay. When we come face to face with Jesus, we realize that He paid a debt He did not owe. This is the free gift that saves us from hopelessness: we are saved by grace through faith working itself out in love.

This week, we share the second half of a talk from Bishop Barron on John Henry Newman’s book The Grammar of Assent. We shared the first half last week, so be sure to listen to that first. The Grammar of Assent concerns question about how we come to believe in God, and is widely considered Newman’s most important text. Also, it’s a timely topic, since John Henry Newman will be canonized in just a c...

During the first part of this month's episode, the Rutten brothers reflected on their movie of the month: Inside Out. In the second part of the hour, they talked about how we might think and feel about our own life experience and reality.

In this lesson, Dr. Jan George, a retired university teacher of literature with a Master of Theology from the University of Dallas and founder of Sacred Heart Productions, discusses: Christ’s Ascension (and the preparation for Pentecost); Matthias Replaces Judas as Apostle; and Pentecost. To find a study guide for each part of the program and to learn more visit: sacredheartproductions.org/

I was saved at my Baptism. I am being saved. I hope to be saved. The Father has adopted us in Christ. And He cannot take it back. But do we live as children of the Father?

This week, we share the first half of a talk from Bishop Barron on John Henry Newman’s book, The Grammar of Assent. The book concerns the question of belief–how we come to believe in God–and is widely considered his most important text. Also, it’s a timely topic, since John Henry Newman will be canonized in just a couple weeks, on October 13. Bishop Barron will be attending the canonization, then...

During this hour, hosts Thom Price and Steve Splonskowskisat down with Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz, as they hosted live from Duluth, MN.

During this hour, hosts Fr. Richard Kunst and Thom Price sat down with Carol Spielman, as they hosted live from Duluth, MN.

During this hour, hosts Fr. Ryan Moravitz & Thom Price sat down with Bishop Paul Sirba, Tom and Georgiann Kuberra, as they hosted live from Duluth, MN.

During this hour, hosts Todd Tobin and Karen Gebes sat down with Clark & Cathy Sowers, as they hosted live from Spearfish, SD.

During this hour, hosts Todd Tobin and Karen Gebes sat down with Fr. Mark Horn, as they hosted live from Spearfish, SD.

During this hour, hosts Fr. Neil Pfeifer and Mike Kiedrowski sat down with Deacon Gary Schumacher as they hosted live from Napoleon, ND.

During this hour, hosts Fr. Neil Pfeifer and Mike Kiedrowski sat down with Lori Gross & Tanya Schneider as they hosted live from Napoleon, ND.

During this hour, hosts Heather Karrow and Jerry Klein sat down with Tom & Kim Kovash as they hosted live from Sioux Falls.

During this hour, hosts Fr. Nick Nelson and Thom Price sat down with Deacon Dan & Janet Schultz as they hosted live from Tower, MN.

During this hour, hosts Thom Price & Steve Splonskowski sat down with Fr. Nick Nelson as they hosted live from Tower, MN.

During this hour, hosts Jack Kennelly & Jeanine Bitzan sat down with Deb Howland, as they hosted live from the studio in Fargo, ND.

During this hour, hosts Jack Kennelly & Jeanine Bitzan sat down with Deacon Paul & Shawn Erickson, as they hosted live from the studio in Fargo, ND.

During this hour, hosts Fr. James Gross and Fr. Jason Lefor sat down with Ben and Janelle Gergen, as they hosted live from the studio in Grand Forks, ND.