The Formed Catholic Show
Augustine Institute
The Formed Catholic Show is your go-to podcast for deepening your understanding of the Catholic faith. Join us for insightful conversations with special guests, including theologians, clergy, and everyday Catholics, as we explore unique and often overlooked aspects of the Church. Whether you're a lifelong believer or just curious about the faith, each episode offers a thoughtful, engaging look into Catholic teachings, traditions, and spiritual practices. Tune in for insider perspectives, inspiring stories, and practical insights that will help you grow in your journey of faith.
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Jan 31, 2025 • 18min
Is the Catechism True?
Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Edmund Mitchell, co-founder of the catechetical series Real + True, to discuss the exciting new program on the catechism called Real + True available on Formed. This catechetical series created by Our Sunday Visitor walks through the Catechism of the Catholic Church with animation, story-telling, and podcast episodes.
You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Start your 7-day free trial of Formed.Sign up at Formed Daily to receive daily reflections directly to your inbox.Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle.
Jan 24, 2025 • 20min
Our Journey to Divine Life
Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Matthew Leonard, best-selling author, speaker, and founder of the Science of Sainthood apostolate, to discuss the Catholic process of sanctification by God's grace as we make our pilgrim journey to sharing in God's own divine life.
You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Start your 7-day free trial of Formed.Sign up at Formed Daily to receive daily reflections directly to your inbox.Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle.
Jan 17, 2025 • 19min
Who Are the Angels?
Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Mark Miravalle, Saint John Paul II Chair of Mariology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, to discuss the angels. What is an angel? What are the choirs of angels? How do we engage with our guardian angels?
You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Start your 7-day free trial of Formed.Sign up at Formed Daily to receive daily reflections directly to your inbox.Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle.
Jan 10, 2025 • 18min
Baptizing Babies?
Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Elizabeth Klein, professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, sit down to talk about baptism—particularly infant baptism. Should babies be baptized? What is the role of baptism in salvation? And, finally, why have contrary views emerged in the practice of infant baptism?
You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Start your 7-day free trial of Formed.Sign up at Formed Daily to receive daily reflections directly to your inbox.Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle.
Jan 3, 2025 • 31min
Why Is St. Augustine the Patron of the Augustine Institute?
Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they discuss St. Augustine's relationship with the Augustine Institute.
You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Start your 7-day free trial of Formed.Sign up at Formed Daily to receive daily reflections directly to your inbox.Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle.
Dec 27, 2024 • 30min
Who Are the Archangels?
Dr. Ben Akers & Dr. Elizabeth Klein discuss archangels and what role they have in our lives.
You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Start your 7-day free trial of Formed.Sign up at Formed Daily to receive daily reflections directly to your inbox.Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle.
Dec 20, 2024 • 18min
Why Is the Church Pro-Life?
Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Lynn Grandon, Director of the Respect Life Office at the Archdiocese of Denver, to discuss the pro-life movement.
You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Start your 7-day free trial of Formed.Sign up at Formed Daily to receive daily reflections directly to your inbox.Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle.
Dec 13, 2024 • 30min
Can Almsgiving Atone for Sin?
This Bible study will focus on the biblical teaching about the merit God associates with almsgiving, from the OT to the NT. We will also touch on how Luther’s Reformation changed the Christian tradition and how that relates to Scripture.
You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Start your 7-day free trial of Formed.Sign up at Formed Daily to receive daily reflections directly to your inbox.Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle.
Dec 6, 2024 • 30min
How Does the Church Make Us One in Christ?
Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. John Sehorn discuss the oneness of the Church in the midst of division.
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Nov 29, 2024 • 30min
What Is a Catholic Lifestyle?
John Meyer, Executive Director of the Napa Institute, and Dr. Tim Gray discuss the importance of our Catholicism in developing culture through living an authentic Catholic lifestyle. Join John and Tim this July in Napa Valley at the Napa Institute and be part of the Catholic cultural renewal.
You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org.Start your 7-day free trial of Formed.Sign up at Formed Daily to receive daily reflections directly to your inbox.Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle.
