The Andrew Klavan Show Finding Hope In A Time Of Christian Persecution w/Bishop Robert Barron
Dec 26, 2025
Bishop Robert Barron, a Catholic bishop and founder of the Word on Fire Catholic Ministry, shares his insights on sustaining the Christmas spirit amid rising Christian persecution. He discusses the Incarnation's significance in healing humanity and how religiosity is rebounding. Barron addresses the Church's intellectual challenges and the ongoing anti-religious bias in elite culture. He expresses concern over Europe's declining faith and emphasizes the urgent need for evangelization over institutional focus.
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Incarnation As The Heart Of Christmas
- Christmas means God becoming one of us, Emmanuel, to heal and save humanity.
- Bishop Robert Barron says the Incarnation itself is the pivotal saving event, not just the cross.
Begin With The Need For A Savior
- Admit personal helplessness to appreciate the need for a Savior.
- Bishop Robert Barron advises preaching that sinners are captive to sin before announcing redemption.
A Renewed Appetite For The Spiritual
- Interest in spiritual matters has grown in the last decade after the New Atheist moment.
- Bishop Robert Barron sees a revival of religious curiosity and conversions among young people.