The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

WOF 486: Celebrating 25 Years of Word on Fire

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Apr 21, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Word on Fire's Radio Origins

  • Bishop Barron started Word on Fire with a 5:15 AM sermon radio slot in Chicago bought for $50,000.
  • The name "Word on Fire" was inspired by a play on "light of fire on the earth."
ANECDOTE

Reddit AMA as Modern Quaestiones

  • Bishop Barron found Reddit AMAs similar to medieval quaestiones disputatae in its open questioning format.
  • He enjoyed engaging skeptics online and found it a rich source of insight into young people's concerns.
INSIGHT

Evolution of Barron's Preaching Style

  • Bishop Barron’s preaching evolved from an experiential expressivist style to immersing listeners directly in the biblical world.
  • He models preaching not as translation but as an invitation to journey through Scripture’s complexity.
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