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Jon Voight is a renowned actor, having won an Academy Award and multiple Golden Globe Awards. But what many don’t know is that Pope St. John Paul II handpicked Jon to portray him in an earlier film project. While this original project never panned out, Jon Voight later accepted this role in a different film titled “Pope John Paul II” recounting the life of this great saint.

We are honored to talk to Jon about his portrayal of John Paul II in this film and how this role brought him great peace and joy. Jon beautifully highlights the immense holiness of the pontiff and shares personal stories of meeting Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal Dziwisz (JPII’s right hand man). Finally, Jon Voight promotes Pope St. John Paul II as a model particularly for young people as we face Communism and other great evils in our own time. This movie is truly masterfully acted and filmed, and it is one of the best ways to remember Pope St. John Paul II and be inspired by his life in Christ.

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March 25th marks the feast of the Annunciation when the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary. But this date also marks the destruction of the one ring in Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings.” So we were joined by a Tolkien scholar, Joseph Pearce, to talk about the author of this great myth and to explain the significance of this date in Middle Earth.

Joseph and Ben Eriksen discuss the major influences on Tolkien as both a man and the author and uncover many themes within Tolkien’s writings such as hope, eucatastophes, and Catholicism. They also talk about the true meaning of a “myth” which is not a flight from reality, but a flight into reality. Finally, Joseph gives his thoughts on the film adaptations of the “Lord of the Rings,” “the Hobbit,” and other recent film adaptations. For those who love Tolkien, this in-depth conversation of Tolkien’s Middle Earth is one that you will truly enjoy!

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0:00 March 25 The Annunciation in Middle Earth

3:20 Reading The Lord of the Rings in Prison

13:05 Critical Response to The Lord of the Rings in its Day

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49:47 How to be a Tolkien-Approved Fan of Middle Earth

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Suffering afflicts us all; whether you are suffering now or will experience great suffering in the future. Naturally, suffering causes us to question God’s love, His providence, and even His existence. But suffering must not cause us to reject God; instead we must wrestle with Him and ultimately unite ourselves with Him.

Dr. Peter Kreeft beautifully illustrates this process of wrestling with God in this episode and in his book “Making Sense of Suffering.” Written when he himself was going through great suffering, Dr. Kreeft blends personal experience, spiritual wisdom, and philosophical perspective to reveal the truly Catholic approach to suffering. This book is not written on the mountain top as one who no longer suffers or has all the answers, but from one in the valley of tears who encourages his fellow Christian to look to the Heavens. We highly recommend this book and conversation for all who experience great pain, sadness, or suffering. It will be a true consolation but also a challenge as we place all our trust and hope in God.

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Dr. Robert Collins is a leading oncologist who joins Andrew Petiprin today to talk about his experiences as a Catholic doctor in a major modern medical center. He tells stories about patients who experienced God’s graces of physical and spiritual healing. He also marvels at the Christian witness to the faith within the medical system, which influenced his own conversion from agnosticism to Catholicism. His experiences show us that God’s love is always present even in the most difficult and tragic circumstances.

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Hans Urs von Balthasar is well known for his great contributions to theology, but few know of his practical thoughts on priesthood and discernment. Therefore, in today’s episode, Dr. Jonathan Ciraulo and Andrew Petiprin discuss Fr. Balthasar and how he integrated his scholarly life and his priestly vocation. Dr. Ciraulo points out that Fr. Balthasar never received any formal education in theology beyond his time at the seminar and he sought to remain a student chaplain instead of an academic position. This kept him grounded in his theology and uniquely fit to guide priests and those in the process of discernment.

Dr. Ciraulo highlights Fr. Balthasar’s humility, his intellectual curiosity, and his openness to God. They also discuss Balthasar’s thoughts on priestly celibacy and donatism—the heresy that claims that validity of the sacraments depends on the virtue of the priest. This insightful discussion and corresponding book “Distributed Like Bread” will truly help give all people a greater appreciation for this supernatural vocation.

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In today’s episode, Fr. Haggerty talks with Andrew Petiprin about the importance of continual conversion. They recognize that it is often easy for Christians to get in certain habits and become comfortable where they are at spiritually. Fr. Haggerty encourages us to renew out love for God and provides helpful pastoral guidance to reach a new spiritual depth and integration. He also outlines some of the common attacks made by the evil one and how we can combat them effectively. In particular, he beautifully highlights the necessity of prayer, giving to the poor, and spiritual simplicity. The insights provided by Fr. Haggerty both in this podcast and in his book “Conversion” are sure to help you grow in holiness this Lent.

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Today, Anthony Ryan, head of marketing at Ignatius Press, sits down with Andrew Petiprin to discuss Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette Soubirous. This conversation is guided by his great love for Mary and St. Bernadette because it is through the Ignatius Press offerings that he came to know more about them.

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In today’s episode, Dr. Barber and Ben Eriksen discuss salvation—the reason Christ became man, died, and rose from the dead. Despite the centrality of salvation, Dr. Barber claims that Catholics don’t talk about salvation as much as we should and argues that our understanding of salvation is of great practical importance. He tries to dispel the common misunderstandings of salvation to foster greater conversion and evangelization.

This extremely thoughtful and challenging episode is a must watch for all Catholics!

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Sadly, many classical works of literature are poorly made and tainted with woke ideology in the introduction, footnotes, and explainers that distort the text itself. Thankfully, the Ignatius Press Critical Editions enable Catholics and all lovers of good literature to get their hands on a quality version of these great books. These books are not only well made but contain helpful introductions and footnotes to really help the reader get the most out of reading these texts. 

Today, Joseph Pearce, the series editor, joins Andrew Peteprin to reveal the inspiration behind these texts, why every Catholic should have them on their selves, and what works will be published next.

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Despite the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, abortions are still rising, and many are using abortion pills. But for those who take the abortion pill and then decide to keep their child, there is a process to reverse the effects of the pill pioneered by Dr. Delgado, who joins us today. 

Dr. Delgado has recently written “Abortion Pill Reversal: A Second Chance at Choice,” where he details this medical innovation and several moving stories where women have decided to keep their child and successfully given birth to healthy babies. In today’s episode, he joins Rose Trabbic to give a brief overview of his background, his own growth in the Catholic Faith, the revolutionary use of progesterone, and the thousands of children he has helped give a second chance of life.

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Cardinal Robert Sarah was the prefect of the congregation for divine worship from 2014 until 2021, and he has now published a new book "Song of the Lamb" which outlines his thoughts on the spiritually rich tradition of Catholic sacred music. This book was written in dialogue with Peter Carter as the two trace the history of sacred music in the Church and outline the guidelines for sacred music today.

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We all know that we need to be more virtuous, but it is not always clear how to get there. But thankfully, Dr. Ryan Hanning and Tom Peterson spell out the practical steps we can take to become more virtuous in their book “The Willpower Advantage.”

Today, Andrew Peteprin sits down with Dr. Hanning to discuss how virtue can lead us to happiness. Dr. Hanning aptly argues that virtue is not about a list of rules and things to avoid; rather, virtue frees us and opens us up to be who God created us to be. While the path to virtue is difficult, it will not only lead us to live happy lives here on earth but also bring us to eternal salvation in Heaven.

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Was Christmas originally a pagan holiday? Were there three Wisemen, and were they kings or sorcerers? Did Mary know she was going to give birth to the Son of God? Do we know if December 25th is Jesus’ true birthday?

Dr. Michael Barber joins Ben Eriksen as he answers these questions and many more based on his extensive research presented in his book “The True Meaning of Christmas.” Dr. Barber not only explains the history behind many Christmas traditions, but he also highlights the spiritual and moral underpinnings of these beloved celebrations.

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Michael O’brien is one of the best living Catholic novelists, and in today’s episode, we get to know a bit more about the man behind these wonderful pieces of art. His wisdom and stories are both inspiring and thought-provoking. This is an episode you want to watch all the way through!

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Returning for a second time on the Ignatius Press podcast, Dr. Jennifer Bryson talks with Andrew Petiprin about her new English translation of Ida Friederike Görres’s “Bread Grows in Winter.” The two discuss how Ida Görres addresses theological controversy and confusion as well as her connection with the future Pope Benedict XVI. “Bread Grows in Winter” is a work for every serious Catholic thinker and lay person who seeks to navigate the current state of the Catholic Church and the world.

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In today’s episode, Dave sits down with Andrew Petiprin to discuss his newest novel, “Earth Dragon Run: A Spiritual Entertainment.” Dave not only reveals his personal inspiration for the novel, but also the real-world events that drive the plot of the novel. Dave discusses the international influence of China, which seeks to become a global hegemony, as well as the spiritual crisis experienced by many people in the latter years of one's life. Through this episode and his novel, Dave shows how God is never done with us and continues to pursue us and bring His plan to fruition.

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John Herreid sits down with his friend, Timothy Jones, to discuss creating Catholic art, developing book covers, and teaching art to the youth. Everyone recognizes the importance of art, but few see the process of developing truly beautiful and inspiring art. Today’s episode gives a glimpse into the creative and teaching process of developing art, specifically Catholic art, in the 21st century.

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Dr. Beckwith is a professor of philosophy and Church-State studies at Baylor University, and today he joins Mark Brumey to discuss religious liberty and Vatican II. The two examine “Dignitatis Humanae” and whether or not this declaration, this document, was a development or a departure from the Church’s stance on religious liberty. Dr. Beckwith explains the political role that the Church has played in history and its current place in modern politics. Finally, they discuss the challenges religious liberty faces today. This is a must-watch episode, not because of its depth of thought, but also because of its timeliness and relevance.

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Pope Pius XI once remarked, “Spiritually, we [Catholics] are all Semites,” and, as Saint Paul writes in Romans, in a sense, Christians are Jews by adoption. In today’s episode, Andrew Petiprin is joined by Professors Angela Costley and Gavin D’Costa, who examine the question of Jewish–Catholic relations from every angle. They not only discuss how the Church is uniquely opposed to antisemitism, but also how the Church is deeply rooted in Judaism. Finally, they discuss the reality of Hebrew Catholics and their role in the Body of Christ.

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There are a variety of opinions among Catholics when it comes to Halloween and horror stories such as Dracula. Some avoid such things altogether, while others consume such content without hesitation. Eleanor provides a nuanced position as both a mother and the author of the mystery-thriller “A Bloody Habit.” She not only gives guidelines on what kind of things we should avoid, but also how Catholics can use Halloween and gothic novels to enliven their faith.

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Dr. Dale Ahlquist joins Andrew Petiprin to discuss a book he has been working on for over a decade—an alternative autobiography of G.K. Chesterton. It remains an autobiography because he compiles the scatter writings where Chesterton talks about himself. This unique view of Chesterton reveals more of his personal life that even the most diehard devotee knows.

In this episode, they discuss the compilation of a very detailed timeline of Chesterton’s life as well as his conversion, his political philosophy, and his relationship with his wife. These details not only reveal a private side to Chesterton, but highlight the extreme holiness of one of the most insightful thinkers of the 20th century.

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Dealing with themes of freedom, temptation, feminism, and spiritual warfare, “Our Lady of the Sign” is a work of suspense and thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This haunting book takes place during Advent, when the protagonist Simone returns to her hometown, and not everything is as she remembers.

In today’s episode, Dr. Abigail Favale talks to Andrew Petiprin about her inspiration for writing this book and how both her scholarly work and personal life influenced her writing. If you are looking for a suspenseful and slightly eerie book for “Spooky season,” then this is the book for you! 

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Cardinal Henri de Lubac was a French theologian who lived in Europe during the tumultuous 20th century. He survived the front-line trenches of World War I and participated in the French Resistance of World War II. He lived to see the murder of the last Tsar of Russia, all the way to the fall of the Berlin Wall. During his life, he was known as a controversial theologian who was eventually elevated to a Cardinal by Pope Saint John Paul II and participated in the Second Vatican Council.

Today, we are joined by Geoffrey Zokal and Sam Soruch, who are creating a detailed documentary about Henri de Lubac. In this episode, they not only comment on the extraordinary life of Henri de Lubac, but also touch on some of the more controversial elements of his theology. They remark on both his profound wisdom and theological insight as well as his great personal humility and holiness.

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Today, Fr. Tom Hiney, who is currently writing a book about St. Thérèse, joins Andrew Petiprin to celebrate the Little Flower and discuss the great influence of such a young saint. In addition to highlighting some of the key moments in the life of. St. Thérèse, they discuss her response to suffering, the beauty of her face, and why she is fittingly a doctor of the Church. May she continue to intercede for each one of us!

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It is not often that a religious sister and a philosopher sit down to talk about Tolkien, but in today’s episode, Sister Orianne and Ben have an in-depth conversation about Tolkien’s ability to uncover reality itself through myth. In particular, the highlight the liturgical themes of Tolkien’s myths and the importance of nature in Middle Earth. They also discuss the importance of Tolkien’s female characters and some of the ways that fellow Tolkien enthusiasts misuse Tolkien’s works. If you are a fellow Tolkien nerd, then grab your favorite cup of tea or coffee and celebrate Bilbo’s birthday by listening to this episode of the Ignatius Press podcast.

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In today’s episode, Fr. Fessio recounts the first time he learned about Cardinal Ratzinger writing “Spirit of the Liturgy” as well as his initial response reading the book. Archbishop Cordileone also outlines how this work has impacted his decisions in his own archdiocese. Finally, they highlight several practices that they believe every Catholic and parish should implement.

Fr. Fessio and Archbishop Cordileone both agree that this is one of Pope Benedict’s greatest works and that it can lead the way for a Liturgical renewal in the Catholic Church.

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It was recently announced that St. John Henry Newman will be the 38th person to be declared a Doctor of the Church. And today, we are blessed to be joined by two guests. First is Bishop Lopes, ordinary of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, which is a community within the Catholic Church who celebrate according to the Anglican use. And second is Dr. Jennifer Martin, professor of theology at Notre Dame, who was one of twenty people to personally advocate for John Henry Newman to be declared a Doctor of the Church.

In this conversation, Bishop Lopes and Dr. Martin outline the process of becoming a Doctor of the Church and articulate why Saint John Henry Newman’s teachings make him worthy of such a title.

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Courtney Mares is the author of the definitive biography of Carlo Acutis and has written several articles about Pier Giorgio. Therefore, we are delighted to talk to her today about these modern saints. As a Vatican reporter, Courtney reveals many details about Carlo and Pier Giorgio that are not as well known. These details reveal that both men fully integrated their faith into their daily lives and that true sanctity is possible for all people!

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Today, Dr. Pakaluk talks with Andrew Petiprin about his new book “Shock of Holiness.” This approachable and practical book is a series of articles written to show us that true heroism and holiness is found in our everyday life. From the mom taking her kids to Mass, to holy water, and everything in between, Dr. Pakaluk reminds Catholics that God’s grace and presence is imminently in our lives and can bring about an extraordinary change if we allow Him. Dr. Pakaluk calls us to find the true romanticism in our daily activities.

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Katie Bogner is a middle-school teacher, influencer, and faithful Catholic, and she joins Rose Trabbic today to talk about getting kids to read and the Ignatius Press Book Fairs. Katie gives insightful suggestions on how to encourage kids to read more and highlights the great need for a safe place that parents can trust to get good books into the hands of their kids.

With so much agenda and immorality creeping into most secular book fairs, Ignatius Press is committed to giving parents peace of mind by not only publishing quality books and novels for your kids but also by promoting secular books that are safe for your children. The books in our book fairs are hand-selected by our team to ensure that your children are reading books that are not only morally uplifting but also personally engaging. Please check out our bookfairs, and specifically Katie’s own children’s books at www.ignatiusbookfairs.com.

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Fr. Gregory Pine is a well-known priest, Dominican, philosopher, and YouTuber, and today we are so grateful to introduce his new book, “Your Eucharistic Identity.” Andrew Petiprin joins Fr. Pine to discuss what it means to find our identity in the Eucharist. They reflect on the mystery of the Eucharist and even its “weirdness” to the extent that a real substantial change is brought about without any visible change. Fr. Pine articulates a proper understanding of transubstantiation and clarifies how we find our uniqueness and belonging in the Body of Christ.

If you want to deepen your understanding and love for the Eucharist, then this is the episode for you!

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Tess Livingstone is the author of the definitive biography of George Cardinal Pell and recently we were blessed to sit down with her in person to discuss the life, work, and imprisonment of this influential cardinal. She details his upbringing and imprisonment as well as his work with Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope St. John Paul II. Finally, she gives some insight into the personhood of Cardinal Pell and some lesser-known stories about vocation journey and interactions with the poor. We continue to pray for the repose of the soul of Cardinal Pell and are grateful for his many years of service to the Church.

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Fiorella De Maria is a wife, mother, novelist, and soon to be canon-lawyer. And today, we had the opportunity to talk to her not only about her newest novel, “May Day! A Father Gabriel Mystery,” but also about her process and inspiration for writing, her words of advice for new authors, and why she believes every Catholic should read fiction. Fiorella’s insights provide a rare glimpse into the creative process of a successful writer. Whether you’re an adult looking for a gripping mystery, a teen searching for a new fiction book, or a parent wondering what book to give your children, Fiorella De Maria has a book for you!

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Everybody wants to have better relationships, whether it is with their friends, the person they are dating, their spouse, or God Himself. Today, Dr. John Cuddeback joins Ben Eriksen to discuss these types of friendships, as well as virtue, happiness, and even dating. Their conversation draws on the wisdom of Aristotle as well as a relatively unknown Saint Aelred.

Dr. Cuddeback’s practical wisdom is extremely helpful for all ages, but most especially the young as they develop new friendships and consider dating and the vocation to marriage.

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Among Catholics, there has been a lot of talk about “synodality” and a “synodal Church” over the past few years. Pope Francis even called a synod on synodality. But what is synodality, and why is it important to the Church? Is it even relevant for Catholics in the pews? Does it undermine the Church’s mission or past teachings?

Today, Cardinal Ouellet joins Mark Brumley to explain what synodality is, why it is important, and what are its inherent risks and opportunities. We are grateful for the opportunity to speak with his Eminence because he was involved in the most recent synod on synodality as well as the four previous synods. He also worked with Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis and served as the Prefect of the Dicastery of Bishops for ten years. Therefore, today’s episode and his recently released book “Word, Sacrament, Charism: The Risks and Opportunities of a Synodal Church” provide valuable insight into synodality and into the mind of the Church as she chooses to promote greater synodality.

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In our sit-down interview with Michael O’Brien, we asked him about his newest book, “Letter to the Future.” Michael reveals which character he most resonates with and explains how this novel is different from every other apocalyptic book. While he does not try to predict the future, his fictional work highlights some of the moral, spiritual, and interpersonal wisdom one can glean from such troubled times.

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The Lighthouse is one of Michael O'Brien’s most well-known novels and it is now in development for becoming a movie. Join us today for an extra special podcast as Ben Eriksen talks with Charlie Goodwin (executive producer) and Eric Groth (producer) about this upcoming film. They discuss their vision of this movie and how they plan to be both good stewards of Michael's novels and of donor’s money by producing a quality film that reaches far into the secular culture.

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Today, more than ever, we are suffering from the ramifications of the sexual revolution that began over 50 years ago. And in this episode, Dr. Nathaniel Blake joins Andrew Petiprin to discuss why the Church’s teachings on human sexuality are correct and why abandoning them has led people away from true human flourishing.

Dr. Blake addresses many of today’s hot button issues ranging from abortion, sex outside of marriage, homosexuality, and transgenderism. He emphasizes that by embracing God’s mercy and returning to a traditional understanding of human sexuality will ultimately lead to greater happiness and fulfillment. If you enjoy this podcast, then make sure to pick up a copy of Dr. Blake’s new book “Victims of the Revolution: How the Sexual Liberation Hurt all of Us.”

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For those who have enjoyed Michael O’Brien’s books before, we highly recommend this episode; and stay tuned because we have some exciting announcements in the coming weeks . . . .

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If you are interested in getting more out of you new Ignatius Press Study Bible, this episode is for you!

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Today, Andrew Petiprin, also a convert, is joined by Dr. Kreeft and the two discuss Dr. Kreeft’s youth, his process of conversion, and what drew him into full communion with the Catholic Church. They also discuss the relationship between Protestants and Catholics, and their hope that more Christians would enter more fully into the sacramental life of the Church.

This is a must-see episode, if you have read anything by Dr. Kreeft because it reveals a more personal side to one of the bright lights in the Church.

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In this episode, Andrew Petiprin sits down with Mike Pacer to talk about the common struggles men encounter when praying and what resources they can use to strengthen their spiritual life.

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These topics are also the focus of Weigel’s most recent book “Pomp, Circumstance, and Unsolicited Advice: Commencement Addresses and University Lectures,” where he tells students that true academic learning is carrying on the great Catholic tradition.

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Maier discusses several challenges that the Church and the next pope faces today, but ultimately, he offers a message of hope and encouragement in these often-troubled times. He highlights the risk of focusing too much on the politics of the Church and stresses the importance of continued personal conversion, especially through the reception of Reconciliation and frequent hours of Eucharistic adoration.

As we begin this momentous week, Maier provides much needed clarity, wisdom, and encouragement.  

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So, in this special edition of the Ignatius Press Podcast, Ben Eriksen sits down with Mark Brumely to discuss the life and works of Pope Francis. Mark begins by highlighting three lessons that we can learn from Pope Francis before explaining why he believes Pope Francis will likely be the last pope of Vatican II. He also argues to what degree a pope should be involved in politics and how we can best foster Christian unity as we look forward to a papal conclave. Mark’s balanced perspective on these topics is a welcome sight in these turbulent times.

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Fr. Fessio and Mark Brumley not only remember Cardinal Ratzinger’s election, but they discuss his role in writing the Catechism and directing the Church in the 21st century. Finally, they reflect on the mission of Ignatius Press, which is largely informed by Pope Benedict, and they speculate on what the future may hold for the Church in the coming years.

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Then join Father Fessio and Ilyas Khan (founder and product development head of Quantinuum—the largest quantum computer company in the world) as they discuss all things AI. This insightful conversation highlights the inherent difference between AI and the human capacity to know, and Ilyas Khan outlines some of the exciting developments we will see in AI and quantum computing in the next several years.

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Because Takashi’s story is told elsewhere, Sr. Orianne and Ben reflect on the impact that this story has had on their personal lives, and how Takashi is a model for Catholics struggling with the problem of evil and suffering. Both marvel at how relevant Takashi and Midori are for us today.

For those who love Hallow’s Pray40 challenge or are interested in the life of Takashi and Midori, this episode is for you!

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Voyage Comics are not your average comic books; not only are they extremely engaging, but they also provide real heroes that your kids can look up to. The Catholic faith is present within these works without being overly contrived or preachy. Kids cannot put these comic books down! Rose even talks about catching her kids reading them late at night in bed. In this episode, Philip and Michael discuss the origins of Voyage comics, the intensive creative process, and upcoming projects. Ignatius Press is happy to partner with Voyage in promoting their comics through the Ignatius Press Book Fairs.

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In this episode, Dr. Kreeft and Ben discuss the Socratic method, the importance of searching for the truth rather than winning arguments, skepticism, artificial intelligence, and so much more. This engaging conversation demonstrates the importance of philosophy in our everyday lives.

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In this episode, Fr. Haggerty and Andrew discuss the rise of doctrinal ambiguity, the cultural indifference to God, and the Second Coming. As we approach a new era in the Church, Fr. Haggerty’s practical reflections will help any Catholic navigate the coming years in the Church’s history.

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Fr. Nepil and Andrew examine the spiritual benefits of the outdoors, both the joys of reaching the summit and the lows felt during arduous hours hiking. They also discuss the modern crisis of manhood, the responsibility of leadership, and how the works of theologians such as Von Balthasar, Cardinal Ratzinger, and Luigi Giussani can reveal spiritual wisdom found on the trail. For those who love the outdoors or theology, this episode is a must watch!

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More importantly, Kendra has organized a relief effort where you can help those who are still suffering from the wildfire and beginning to rebuild their lives. You can help by participating in the novena, purchasing apparel, or donating using the link below. Thank you for your prayers and generosity!

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On today’s podcast, Rose Trabbic sits down with Meg Hunter-Kilmer to discuss Takashi Nagai and how his heroic life witnesses to the redemptive meaning of suffering. They both agree that Takashi’s story, as told by Paul Glenn, is truly a life-changing read and can inspire every Catholic who bears great suffering.

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Dr. Kreeft highlights Aquinas’s depth and clarity of thought, his synthesis of previous scholars, and his integration of faith and reason. While many are intimidated to read Aquinas, Dr. Kreeft points out how approachable he is for everyday thinkers and how intellectually as well as spiritually enriching his writings are for those that read him.

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This episode also addresses systemic racism and race relations inside the Church. Deacon Harold beautifully articulates that the Catholic Church is a Church for all people and that to bring about a larger cultural change, we focus our attention on changing the minds and hearts of individuals. 

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Drawing from the contributors published in Soul Garden, Hope provides thoughtful tips and insights for all mothers. She hopes that this episode and her book will help her follow sisters in Christ as they nourish their family and grow closer to God.

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In this episode, Andrew Petiprin talks with Matthew Wiseman about his new book Two Jeusalems and the key moments of Matthew’s conversion story. Their conversation highlights the beauty of our Catholic faith, which safeguards the teachings of Christ and sacred traditions that date back to ancient Israel.

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Rose and Amy also discuss the importance of establishing Catholic family Christmas traditions and suggest several engaging customs that you can start with your family this year! Finally, they deliberate about whether or not you should tell your children about Santa. Kickstart this Advent and Christmas right by considering how to make this season memorable and integrally Catholic.

List of Books Mention in This Podcast:

• Bambinelli Sunday: The Most Wonderful Surprise of All
• Friendship with Jesus: Pope Benedict XVI Talks to Children on Their First Holy Communion
• Swiss Guard: Protectors of the Pope
• Seek and Find:
  • The Life of Jesus
  • The Lives of Saints
  • On the Way to Santiago de Compostela
  • The Twelve Apostles
• Our Lady of Guadalupe

In this episode, Andrew Petiprin talks with Jennifer Bryson about her translation of Ida Friederike Görres’s John Henry Newman. This wide-ranging and engaging conversation touches not only on Jennifer’s own conversion from Marxism to Christianity but also on the importance of rediscovering Ida Görres and what insights this work can offer into the life of John Henry Newman.

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In this episode, Matthew Daniels and Andrew Petiprin discuss how Catholics like Blessed Franz Jägerstätter, Venerable Father Agustus Tolton, Sr. Thea Bowman, and Diane Nash can serve as role models for Catholics today. While many of these Catholic heroes may be unfamiliar to many, their work is nonetheless crucial and the impact of their work and faith is beyond measure.

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In this episode, Joseph talks with the host Andrew Petiprin about his reasoning behind his choices and even admits why certain works were excluded.

Find Classical Literature Made Simple: Fifty Great Books in a Nutshell at Ignatius.com.

In his new book, “The Hermit,” Kevin tells the story of a remarkable priest, Fr. Martin Flum, who extended a life-line to Krista and to many others during the dark days of 2020.

In this episode, Kevin speaks with host Andrew Petiprin about the healing he and Krista have found through suffering, about the deep reservoirs of grace to be found in the sacraments, and about the profound witness of Fr. Flum in their family’s dark night of the soul.

Find “The Hermit: The Priest Who Saved a Soul, a Marriage, and a Family” at Ignatius.com.

In this episode, host Andrew Petiprin speaks with Favale about her conversion—which in many ways began after she had entered the Catholic Church and began to explore its rich teachings and traditions in earnest.

Her conversion memoir, “Into the Deep: An Unlikely Catholic Conversion,” is available now at Ignatius.com, as is her bestselling book “The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory.”

As a teacher in Catholic classical schools, Abigail Palmer has a passion for using stories as vehicles for learning history, language, and the Faith. Her new novel for middle-grade readers, "Faelan and the Miracle Machines," grew out of that passion. It tells the story of a young British slave during the days of the Roman Empire, and is full of adventure and mystery as well as history and culture.

In this episode, host Andrew Petiprin speaks with Palmer about the book, about the fascinating historical period in which it is set, and about why stories are indispensable for teachers and parents wanting to engage their children’s imaginations as they study a wide range of subjects.

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behaviors and relationships. Today he spends his days sharing the Good News with anyone who will

listen, as founder and president of Saint Paul Street Evangelization (in between these two stages of his

life, he says, he could be found downing Jack Daniels while watching Mother Angelica).

Struck by how Jehovah’s Witnesses, Evangelicals, Mormons, and even atheists are comfortable

preaching about their beliefs in the streets, Dawson has devoted his life to combating the perception

that street evangelization “isn’t a Catholic thing.” In fact, preaching, teaching, and sharing the Good

News in public are practices that go all the way back to the Apostles, and many great saints have

engaged in them.

During his years as a street evangelist, Dawson and his team have honed skills and developed methods

of communicating the Faith in simple, accessible, and compelling ways. In this episode, Andrew Petiprin

speaks with Dawson about his powerful conversion story, some of the amazing things that he’s seen in

his years of street evangelizing, and why the basics of evangelization are important for every Catholic to

master—whether they’re sharing the Faith on the street, in the workplace, or in their own families.

Related reading: “Catholic Evangelization: Stories of Conversion and Witness”, now available at

Ignatius.com.

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These challenging questions are at the heart of Edward Sri’s new book, “What Do You Seek?”, out now from Ignatius Press and the Augustine Institute. In this episode, Dr. Sri speaks with your host, Andrew Petiprin, about the necessity of coming to know and love Christ, and not just facts about the Catholic Faith—important as those may be—in order to share the Gospel with others.

Find “What Do You Seek? Encountering the Heart of the Gospel” at Ignatius.com.

Learn more about Edward Sri and his work at www.edwardsri.com.

Best-selling author Mike Aquilina has written a book about twelve cities in the ancient world where Christianity caught hold and spread despite often brutal persecutions. “Rabbles, Riots, and Ruins” is a lively journey through cities as diverse as Rome, Jerusalem, Milan, and Constantinople.

In this episode, host Andrew Petiprin speaks with Aquilina about how the unique characteristics of these cities allowed for the development and flourishing of the faith, frequently in hostile environments. They discuss the cities—some still well-known, others lost to history—that defined and shaped the earliest centuries of our Christian faith.

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In this episode, Andrew Petiprin speaks with Brisson about the graces on offer in the sacraments, the Catholic faith’s unflinching realism about human nature and our sinful proclivities—and how a film-noir tinged crime novel can be the perfect vehicle for exploring these themes and more.

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Archbishop Emeritus Alfred Hughes has written a book that presents the luminaries of the Catholic spiritual tradition not as distant, unapproachable models of spiritual perfection, but as flesh-and-blood mentors in the spiritual life whose wisdom and insight transcends the passage of centuries.

Archbishop Hughes joins host Andrew Petiprin to discuss that book, “Spiritual Masters: Living and Praying in the Catholic Tradition,” and how he hopes readers will come to a deeper appreciation of the spiritual treasures of the Church, and a fuller understanding of the nature of prayer itself.

Fortunately for all of us, this turned out not to be the case, and Pope Benedict’s homilies and addresses—while clearly informed by his tremendous scholarly work—were brimful of spiritual insights and pastoral care aimed at helping his world-wide flock grow closer to Christ.

The new collection God is Ever New: Meditations on Life, Love, and Freedom, out this spring from Ignatius Press, brings together beautiful excerpts from Pope Benedict’s papal writings, presenting them in a format easy to read and reflect upon.

In this episode, Andrew Petiprin speaks with Mark Brumley, president of Ignatius Press, about the new book, Pope Benedict’s deep pastoral sense, and the spiritual and theological legacy he left at his passing in 2022.

In this episode, Kreeft speaks with host Andrew Petiprin about this three-fold pattern of the universe, and how the mystery of the Trinity echoes throughout human culture, metaphysics, and moral understanding. Find “Why Does Everything Come in Threes?” and many other books by Peter Kreeft at Ignatius.com.

Not only is this bad ecclesiology, it is bad history, argues historian Bronwen McShea. In this episode, Andrew Petiprin speaks with McShea about her new book, Women of the Church: What Every Catholic Should Know. Women have always been at the heart of the Church, McShea says, and the spiritual, intellectual, and cultural contributions of women—queens and abbesses, wives and mothers, religious sisters, writers, and mystics—have made the Church what she is today.

Women of the Church: What Every Catholic Should Know, published by Ignatius Press and the Augustine Institute, is now available at Ignatius.com.

You can read an excerpt from the book at First Things: https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2024/04/the-remarkable-legacies-of-ordinary-catholic-women

Humanity’s struggles with these questions have inspired countless works of art and literature—from the book of Job on through the ages—as well as theological treatises. But the struggle is also very personal; we all must undergo suffering in our lives, and as Christians, come to an understanding of how these sufferings fit into God’s plan for our redemption.

Mark Giszczak, professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute, has written a new book called Suffering: What Every Catholic Should Know. While it takes the reader through Scripture from the Book of Job through the Crucifixion, bringing in the wisdom of the Church Fathers as well as Catholic sacramental and liturgical tradition, the book is accessible and sensitive to the deeply personal nature of suffering.

Giszczak joins your host Andrew Petiprin in this episode to discuss Suffering.

Read more of Giszczak’s work at CatholicBibleStudent.com.

When he sat down to write a book offering a snapshot of Catholic life in the U.S., he had many contacts in high places to whom he could reach out. But they wouldn’t be able to tell the whole story.

In writing his new book True Confessions: Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church, Maier conducted more than one hundred candid interviews with individuals living and working in the Church. These included bishops and priests as well as laymen and women serving in various leadership roles. But they also included husbands and wives, fathers and mothers, parish priests and religious sisters living their vocations in low-profile ways: faithfully carrying out their professional duties, loving their families, and building up their local communities.

In this episode, host Andrew Petiprin speaks with Maier about what he learned about the American Church while conducting these interviews, and about how our current situation—colored as it is by scandals, political division, and secularism—contains many sources of profound hope.

Find True Confessions by Francis X. Maier at Ignatius.com.

In this episode, Andrew Petiprin speaks with Jennifer Lahl, a nurse and documentary maker who works to amplify the voices of those who have been harmed by gender ideology. Together with Kallie Fell, Lahl has written the new book The Detransition Diaries, which tells the stories of five women and two men who have reclaimed their identities after dangerous journeys through hormone therapies, surgeries, and other treatments aimed at changing their biological sex.

Find The Detransition Diaries at Ignatius.com.

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The Catholic Home Gallery is an answer to these questions—a collection of eighteen artworks by contemporary artists that embody the richness of the Catholic artistic tradition with fresh creativity and insight. Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs, one of the nine artists featured in the book and our guest for this episode, is passionate in her belief that not only is it possible to regain the wisdom and skills of previous centuries of sacred artists—many of which have been lost or sorely neglected in recent times—but that there is an urgent need to do so in the Church today.

In her conversation with host Andrew Petiprin, Thompson-Briggs discusses why sacred art should not be considered a luxury item or reserved only for a privileged elite, but should rather be incorporated into the spiritual formation and life of every Christian. She also talks about her own work as an artist, the importance of bringing sacred art into the home, and some of the other artists working today whose work she admires.

• The Catholic Home Gallery: Eighteen Works of Art by Contemporary Catholic Artists
• Explore the art of Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs
• Catholic Artists Directory

Few people knew Father Stu as well as did Father Bart Tolleson, Stu’s close friend and fellow diocesan priest. His new book “That Was Father Stu: A Memoir of My Priestly Brother and Friend” recounts Stu’s often-bumpy road to conversion and ordination, but also tells the story of his transformative priestly ministry and his fight against the degenerative disease that ultimately took his life. In this episode, Andrew Petiprin speaks with Father Bart about his friendship with Stu and about the tremendous witness of holy suffering Stu gave in the final years of his life.

In this episode, host Andrew Petiprin speaks with the Meolas about their book and their work with adult children of divorce—work that is particularly critical in our day and age, in which huge numbers of people come from homes broken by divorce or separation. Grief, anxiety, anger—these emotional wounds from parental separation are often hidden. But, according to the Meolas, these same wounds can be opportunities for healing and redemption. Their message is ultimately one of hope—that these wounds do not have to define us, but can become sources of life and strength.

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is the author of the new book Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism. He is passionate about having those deeper conversations about race and the moral and spiritual groundwork that must be laid in order to successfully combat racism in society. In this episode, he speaks with host Andrew Petiprin about how an authentically Catholic approach can help facilitate healing in our society and promote reconciliation across racial divides.

Related reading:

Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism by Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

Learn more about Deacon Harold: DeaconHarold.com

Dr. Stephen Doran, M.D. is uniquely positioned to help us think about these often uncomfortable topics. An experienced neurosurgeon, a bioethicist, and a Catholic deacon, Dr. Doran brings insights from modern medical practice as well as from the timeless wisdom of the Faith to the many complicated situations surrounding the end of life.

In this episode, host Andrew Petiprin speaks with Dr. Doran about Doran’s new book, “To Die Well: A Catholic Neurosurgeon’s Guide to the End of Life.” They cover many of the ethical decisions that often take Catholics by surprise when faced with terminal illness, as well as the even bigger questions of what a “good death” really looks like, and how our attitudes toward suffering can have a significant impact on how we face our final end.

In this episode, host Andrew Petiprin speaks with Keith Call, editor of a new collection of Howard’s writings, “Pondering the Permanent Things: Reflections on Faith, Art, and Culture.” Call gives background on Howard’s life and intellectual formation, as well as the cultural forces he watched play out in Christian life during the tumultuous 20th and early 21stcenturies. Call offers insights into why Howard’s writings remain compelling after his passing in 2020, and why the invitation to consider the “permanent things” is perhaps more pressing today than ever.

Related reading:

“New collection of Thomas Howard essays explores ‘the drama of redemption’” by Carl E. Olson | Catholic World Report

In this episode, host Andrew Petiprin speaks with Fr. Spitzer about the most up-to-date scientific evidence for the existence of God and for the afterlife, which Spitzer documents in his new book “Science at the Doorstep to God.” While many point to “science” as their reason for rejecting belief in a Creator, Fr. Spitzer argues that this only demonstrates an ignorance of the scientific evidence, and an inability to recognize how faith and reason can be harmonized in an earnest pursuit of truth.

Related reading:

“Science at the Doorstep of God: Science and Reason in Support of God, the Soul, and Life after Death” by Fr. Robert Spitzer

Magis Center – Science, Reason, and Faith

In this episode, host Andrew Petiprin speaks with Gaskovski, an author and neuropsychologist, about Exogenesis and the colliding forces in society, culture, and science today that inspired it. While the world of Exogenesis is bleak in many ways, Gaskovski’s worldview is not. With gripping action and complicated characters, the book strikes a balance between realism about human nature in the face of technological temptations and social pressure, and hope that truth and beauty can survive amid persecution and suffering.

You can find Exogenesis by Peco Gaskovski at Ignatius.com or your local Catholic bookstore.

Sarah Mackenzie, author and founder of Read-Aloud Revival, got to know Tomie dePaola in the last several years of his life, visiting him in his studio and corresponding with him regularly. She wrote about her friendship with him in the foreword to the new book, Through the Year with Tomie dePaola, which collects dePaola’s artwork depicting saints and illustrating important feasts of the liturgical year.

In this episode, Andrew Petiprin speaks with Mackenzie about her relationship with dePaola, the lasting impact of his books and artistic vision, and how reading our way through the liturgical year, especially with young children, can bring us closer to God and to each other.

Related reading:

Through the Year with Tomie dePaola

Read-Aloud Revival with Sarah Mackenzie

“The unique and enduring illustrative art of Tomie dePaola” by Paul Senz | Catholic World Report

Brumley describes the approach adopted by Word of Life for “evangelizing catechesis,” which seeks to not only convey content about the doctrines and practices of the Catholic Faith, but also evangelize students, teachers, and parents as well. It is important to catechize the catechists, Brumley stresses, so they can in turn form the next generation in the Faith. Word of Life was designed to do just that, he says, with engaging print materials, as well as high-quality video and digital enrichment materials.

Related reading:

“Word of Life curriculum draws praise from catechists” by Kathy Schiffer | Catholic World Report

“Word of Life: The future of Catholic religious education is here” by Joanne McPortland | Aleteia

One such pilgrim is Fr. Dwight Longenecker, whose path from Protestant fundamentalism, through the Church of England, and finally to the Catholic priesthood is chronicled in the new book, “There and Back Again,” now available from Ignatius Press.

In this episode, our host Andrew Petiprin speaks with Fr. Longenecker about the twists and turns of his spiritual journey, which took him around the world and back again in pursuit of God’s will and eternal Truth.

Related reading:

There and Back Again: A Somewhat Religious Odyssey by Fr. Dwight Longenecker

Fr. Longenecker’s blog, “Standing on My Head”

“A Hobbit’s Journey Home, Parts One and Two” by Joseph Pearce

In this episode, Fr. Fessio joins our host Andrew Petiprin to offer some memories of his time with Pope Benedict XVI, as well as insights into the writings of the man many consider one of the most important theologians of the 20th and 21st centuries. They also discuss the newly released book What is Christianity? The Last Writings, a collection of essays—many never before published—written by the late pope in the years following his resignation of the papacy in 2013. The chapters of this book cover a wide spectrum of subjects, including the liturgy, interreligious dialogue, the priesthood, clerical sexual abuse, and the Eucharist.

In this episode, Eberstadt speaks with Andrew Petiprin about her newest book, Adam and Eve after the Pill, Revisited, which looks at how the damaging forces of the Sexual Revolution have accelerated in the last decade, leaving more victims in their wake, often in the name of tolerance, acceptance, and freedom.

Eberstadt also sees many reasons for hope. More and more secular voices have begun to question the pieties of the Sexual Revolution, recognizing the chaos that has accompanied the dismantling of traditional family structures and articulating a yearning for connection and interdependence, rather than radical autonomy and isolation.

Related reading:

Adam and Eve after the Pill, Revisited by Mary Eberstadt

Revisiting Adam and Eve after the Pill: An interview with Mary Eberstadt by Paul Senz

In this episode, host Andrew Petiprin speaks with Professor Daniel J. Mahoney, professor emeritus of political science at Assumption University. Professor Mahoney wrote the introduction to a new edition of Cardinal Mindszenty’s Memoirs, published by Ignatius Press. The two discuss the struggles in which Mindszenty was inevitably embroiled as leader of the Hungarian Church during decades of social and political upheaval. They look at the powerful witness of Christian suffering Mindszenty gave to his countrymen and to the whole world, as he lived through years of solitary confinement, then more than a decade within the walls of the American embassy, and then finally exile from his beloved homeland. And they consider the continued relevance of Mindszenty’s story, at a time when questions of Christian conscience, political coercion, and secular encroachment on the Church remain pressing.

Related links:

• Memoirs, by Jozsef Cardinal Mindszenty, with a foreword by Joseph Pearce and an introduction by Daniel J. Mahoney
• “Cardinal Mindszety and the recovery of heroic Christian virtue” by Daniel J. Mahoney
• “The Cardinal Who Stared Down Communism” by Sean Salai

Making decisions, from the life-changing to the seemingly inconsequential, can be a frustrating, even paralyzing, experience for many. With more distractions at our finger-tips than ever before, young people in particular face a host of challenges when it comes to discerning and navigating a path through life.

Fr. J. Augustine Wetta, O.S.B. has written a unique book for the perplexed—or even just those who wonder if they need a different approach to decision-making in their lives. In “Pray. Think. Act.: Make Better Decisions with the Desert Fathers,” Fr. Wetta applies centuries-old wisdom to the decision-making process, examining each step in how we should make up our minds with wit, empathy, and candor.

In this episode, your host Andrew Petiprin explores the steps in solid decision-making with Fr. Wetta, whose signature mixture of personal anecdotes, laid-back humor, and practical advice make him a genial guide through what can be a difficult process. Fr. Wetta has honed his approach in his work with high-schoolers, but he has insights that will benefit anyone who finds himself struggling to make prayerful, considered decisions—which is, at some time or other, most of us.

Related links:

• “Pray. Think. Act.: Make Better Decisions with the Desert Fathers” by J. Augustine Wetta, O.S.B.
• “Humility Rules: Saint Benedict’s Twelve-Step Guide to Genuine Self-Esteem” by J. Augustine Wetta, O.S.B.
• “The Eighth Arrow: Odysseus in the Underworld, A Novel” by J. Augustine Wetta, O.S.B.

Mitchell’s new book, “Let Beauty Speak: The Art of Being Human in a Culture of Noise,” is informed by his experiences working with young people, but its blueprint for a way of life has wider appeal. The principles he outlines in the book—including wonder, freedom, friendship, joy, culture, and more—empower Christians to evangelize by bringing beauty to the forefront of their lives.

In this episode, Andrew Petiprin speaks with Jimmy Mitchell about the beauty of a life well-lived, and how such a life can work as a powerful tool for evangelization.

Related links:

“Let Beauty Speak: The Art of Being Human in a Culture of Noise” by Jimmy Mitchell

“The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise” by Robert Cardinal Sarah

“The Art of Living: The Cardinal Virtues and the Freedom to Love” by Edward Sri

“How a ‘culture of conversion’ transformed a Catholic high school” | Catholic News Agency/Catholic World Report

Christiansen’s process of conversion is the subject of his new memoir, “From the Susquehanna to the Tiber,” available now at Ignatius.com.

In this episode, our host Andrew Petiprin speaks with Christiansen about the destabilizing experience of losing his faith in Mormonism, the joys and challenges of finding a spiritual home in the Catholic Church, and how the Church can better understand and engage with Mormons.

Related links:

• “From the Susquehanna to the Tiber: A Memoir of Conversion from Mormonism to the Roman Catholic Church” by Jeremy Christiansen
• “Logically navigating the journey from Mormonism to the Catholic Church” by Casey Chalk
• “To be deep in history is to cease to be Mormon: An interview with Jeremy Christiansen” by Paul Senz