

The Road to Emmaus with Scott Hahn
Scott Hahn
From the St. Paul Center, the Road to Emmaus with Scott Hahn presents the deeply biblical roots of Catholic teaching and practice. Join him to learn how Sacred Scripture forms and informs our notions of morality and spirituality, liturgy and the sacraments, and so much more.
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Feb 23, 2022 • 1h 4min
The Pope as Holy Father
Why do we have a pope? Scott Hahn shows how Jesus intends the Church to be a part of His family, with the pope, starting with Peter, as the head—which is why we call him our Holy Father.
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How should we respond to flaws in the Church leadership? Fr. Gerald Murray and Diane Montagna address this and more in Calming the Storm.
In A Church in Crisis, Ralph Martin offers a detailed look at the increasing hostility toward the Church and its teaching.
When do we have to obey the pope? Read more in this blog.

Feb 9, 2022 • 55min
Where Do Catholics Hear the Gospel?
Deepen your love for the Eucharist and invite others to encounter the Real Presence. Check out The Eucharist in Scripture, a Bible study hosted by Scott Hahn based on his most foundational talks.
Sometimes it’s easy to tune out during the Liturgy of the Word, but this first part of the Mass is essentially linked to the Eucharist. Learn more about why the Liturgy of the Word is important in this blog post.
Want to prepare ahead of time for the Sunday readings? Sign up to receive weekly Bible reflections from Scott Hahn.

Jan 26, 2022 • 55min
Treat Her Like a Queen
***Please note: The Road to Emmaus with Scott Hahn has begun a new release schedule, beginning Wednesday, January 19, 2022. New episodes will be released every other week. (1/12, 1/26, 2/9, etc.)***
Get more on Mary from Scott Hahn in his best-selling Hail, Holy Queen: The Mother of God in the Word of God.
The Bible and the Virgin Mary sheds light on the integral role of the Mother of God. See Mary for who she really is in this premium Bible study.
Scripture and the Mystery of the Mother of God is a collection essays from leading Catholic authors and speakers, including Scott and Kimberly Hahn, Tim Gray, and Curtis Martin.

Jan 12, 2022 • 25min
Why Believe in the Catholic Church?
***Please note: The Road to Emmaus with Scott Hahn will begin a new release schedule, starting Wednesday, January 19, 2022. New episodes will be released every other week. (1/12, 1/26, 2/9, etc.)***
One of the most common objections to the Catholic Church is against the Eucharist as Christ’s Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity. Learn why we believe in the Real Presence in the video study The Eucharist in Scripture.
What does it mean to call God Father? Learn more in this free article by Scott Hahn.
Explore the treasury of the Catholic faith. The Catholic for a Reason series features today’s leading Catholic scholars on the most commonly asked questions.

Jan 5, 2022 • 18min
The Mass, Scripture, and Apologetics
How can we give better answers to those who have questions on the truthfulness of Sacred Scripture? Scott Hahn has an answer that might surprise you, and it centers around the Mass and the Eucharist.
Find concrete answers to common objections in Scott Hahn’s Reasons to Believe.
Many people today wonder if we can believe the Bible. Learn why the Church teaches the Bible is divinely inspired in Can You Trust the Bible?, a CD set by Scott Hahn.
Do we take the Bible literally? Learn more in this free article.

Dec 29, 2021 • 40min
Calming the Storm with Fr. Gerald Murray
Catholics today are faced with many complex problems that leave us confused about what the Church really teaches. Fr. Gerald Murray gives insight and guidance on some of the most difficult issues facing us today.
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Ralph Martin provides the solid foundation of Catholic teaching—both Scripture and Tradition—to fortify Catholics against the errors that threaten us from all directions. Learn more in A Church in Crisis.
Find quick answers to difficult questions in Fr. Carter Griffin’s Cross-Examined: Catholic Responses to the World’s Questions.
Why study apologetics at all? Learn more in this blog.

Dec 22, 2021 • 36min
Why is God a Trinity?
Scott Hahn and guest John Bergsma discuss how the family structure—perfectly reflected in the Holy Family of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus—reveals God’s own identity as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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Dive deeper into the Sunday Mass readings with The Word of the Lord video subscription. Watch weekly reflections by Scott Hahn and John Bergsma.
Get the books that go along with the videos: John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord series.
The Holy Family offers wisdom for our own families. Read more in this blog by Scott Hahn.

Dec 15, 2021 • 39min
The Kingship of Jesus
Scott Hahn is joined by John Bergsma to discuss the royalty of Jesus—His descent from the line of Davidic kings and how He fulfills the Old Testament types that came before.
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Dive deeper into the Sunday Mass readings with The Word of the Lord video subscription. Watch weekly reflections by Scott Hahn and John Bergsma.
Get the books that go along with the videos: John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord series.
Reading the genealogy of Jesus around Christmas time is meant to reveal Jesus as the Son of David. Read more in this blog.

Dec 8, 2021 • 32min
Jesus and the Law
What does Jesus mean when He says, “Let him who is without sin throw the first stone”? Is Jesus changing the Mosaic law? Or is He fulfilling it in a deeper way?
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Learn more about difficult Scripture passages with John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord series.
The point of morality is not to follow a set of rules, but to pursue happiness. Learn more in this blog.
Learn more about how Jesus is the fulfillment of the law in Genesis to Jesus.

Dec 1, 2021 • 36min
The Hour Is Coming
What does the “hour” in the Gospel of John mean? In this episode, discover the purpose of liturgical time and how the Church calendar points to Christ.
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Discover the meaning of difficult Scripture passages in John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C.
Advent is about preparing our hearts for Jesus. Read more in this blog.
Take a new look at Advent and Christmas in this episode of The Road to Emmaus.