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Category: Catholicism
David Deavel on De Sales, Newman, Chesterton, and Hitchcock
Location, location, location. That is the eternal cry of every real estate agent, and it proved prophetic for this week’s guest, Prof. David Deavel, an assistant professor of Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas — as he grew up an evangelical Christian in the shadow of Notre Dame, which gave him the foundation […] [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Aurora Griffin on Being Catholic at Harvard
What is it like to be a devout Catholic attending a secular university? What steps can young believers take to ensure the integrity of the faith? Aurora Griffin, a graduate of Harvard University and a junior research scholar at the Center for the Study of Statesmanship at the Catholic University of America, answers these questions […] [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] James Felak on the Counter-Reformation
As a capstone to our Protestant Reformation Series, we give the “other side” its day in court to make their case. Prof. James Felak (University of Washington) discusses how the Roman Catholic Church reacted to Luther and the Protestant fervor that followed in the decades after Luther sparked a religious fire. We cover everything from the Diet of Worms to the Council of Trent, and to Jesuits, Inquisitions, and Carmelites without shoes. This is an inordinately fun exploration of the 16th century religious landscape. Listen to all the interviews in the Protestant Reformation Series by clicking the tag to the right or the “read more” link below! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Rodney Stark on Myths of the Reformation
Many misconceptions surround the Protestant Reformation, from it being the birth of capitalism to it prompting Europe’s secularization. Noted sociologist of religion Rodney Stark (Baylor ISR) joins us to discuss these myths and more. With the 500th anniversary of the Reformation just about a month away, this is a great opportunity to refresh on some interesting talking points to engage your friends, family, and colleagues. Join us on Facebook and Twitter for regular (but not an overwhelmingly large number of) updates! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Margaret Taylor-Ulizio on Being a Canon Lawyer
If the Catholic Church has canon law, there must be canon lawyers, right?! There are, and we were able to track down and invite Dr. Margaret Taylor-Ulizio to talk about her career path to canon law and what canon lawyers do. While canon law covers a wide range of issues from property rights to employment, we spend time talking about marriage nullity, which comes up with relative frequency and is something that Dr. Taylor-Ulizio has been specializing in recently. We are available on iTunes for free. Never miss an episode. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Andrew Chesnut on Santa Muerte
The cult of Santa Muerte is one of the fastest growing religious movements in the Western Hemisphere, yet little scholarly attention has been paid to it. Prof. Andrew Chesnut of Virginia Commonwealth University discusses what this folk saint is, how it emerged historically and recently, and how devotions are practiced. To download, right click on “download” and select “save as…” or subscribe to us on iTunes, PlayerFM, or other podcast services. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Jim Papandrea on the Catholicism of Early Christianity
Protestants have often been critical of the Roman Catholic Church for adding on a number of traditions, rituals, and theologies that were not part of early Christianity. Prof. Jim Papandrea of the Garrett-Evangelical Seminary (Northwestern University) argues that many of these critiques are misplaced and that early Christianity was very Catholic (capital C) in nature. He discusses issues such as tradition, faith and works, the papacy, and veneration of the Saints. The conversation is very interesting given that Prof. Papandrea was once Protestant and is now Catholic, why Tony was once Catholic and is now Protestant. Ecumenical understanding is a theme running throughout our discussion. Subscribe to us on iTunes and other podcast platforms. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Timothy Neary on Race, Sports, and Catholics
Prof. Timothy Neary (Salve Regina University) takes us back to Chicago during the mid-20th century to discuss the creation of the Catholic Youth Organization by Bernard Sheil, and how this sports-oriented organization helped to bridge racial divides in a rapidly changing city. We cover the life and times of Bishop Sheil, some interesting facts on the popularity of boxing, and the legacy of this important religious outreach effort. To download episodes, simply right click on the download button and select “save as.” [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Samuel Gregg on Pope Francis, Argentina, and Economics
Over his first four years in the Vatican, Pope Francis released two important encyclicals dealing, in part, with economic issues. Dr. Samuel Gregg of the Acton Institute talks about the nature of Catholic social encyclicals, and the historical context of Argentina that influenced how Francis views economic issues. Visit us on Facebook and Twitter for updates. Right click on the “download” button and choose “save as…” [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Maureen Fitzgerald on Irish Nuns and Welfare
Irish immigration during the 1840s and afterwards had an important effect on the cultural, economic, and political history of the United States. Prof. Maureen Fitzgerald (College of William & Marry) discusses how Irish nuns worked with poor immigrants and the effect they had on transforming New York’s welfare system over the course of the 19th and early 20th century. This seldom told story illuminates the important role women religious played in advocating for women, children, and families during a period of rapid change in American society. To download episodes, simply “right click” on “download” and select “save as…” And don’t forget to share with a friend! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] |
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