

Lily: The Voice of Alice von Hildebrand
Hildebrand Project
Join Alice von Hildebrand—Lily to her friends—as she brings her timeless wit and winsome charm to bear on topics both timely and eternal, from faith to femininity, from marriage to death, and many things in-between.Drawn from her hundreds of appearances on television and radio, and fully remastered for this archival podcast, Lily: The Voice of Alice von Hildebrand will introduce listeners to this great lady who, despite her many esteemed publications, was most expressive in the spoken word.Respected by popes, loved by students, and an inspiration to generations, Lily lived an amazing, faithful life. Listen here as we continue her legacy.
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Jun 24, 2024 • 16min
Transformation in Christ by Dietrich von Hildebrand - Episode 5 - Contrition (Part 1)
Welcome to Lily: The Voice of Alice von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily introduces the second chapter of Transformation in Christ, “Contrition.” She considers guilt, the examination of conscience, and the moral and spiritual growth that comes with true contrition.To purchase a copy of Transformation in Christ, click here: https://amzn.to/2tWRVBF.Get our newsletter and other important updates: https://hildebrandproject.org/#newsletterBecome a monthly donor! Visit hildebrandproject.org/givingFollow us on Social MediaInstagram: instagram.com/hildebrand_projectYouTube: youtube.com/@HildebrandProjectTwitter: twitter.com/HildebrandPrjFacebook: facebook.com/Hildebrandproject#DietrichVonHildebrand #Catholicism #Christianity #TransformationInChrist #Personalism #SpiritualReading #Phenomenology

Jun 17, 2024 • 14min
Transformation in Christ by Dietrich von Hildebrand - Episode 4 - The Readiness to Change (Part II)
Welcome to Lily: The Voice of Alice von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily concludes her discussion of the first chapter of Transformation in Christ, “The Readiness to Change.” She explores the need to examine and change not just our faults, but to allow all that is naturally good within us to be transformed in relationship with Christ.To purchase a copy of Transformation in Christ, click here: https://amzn.to/2tWRVBF.Get our newsletter and other important updates: https://hildebrandproject.org/#newsletterBecome a monthly donor! Visit hildebrandproject.org/givingFollow us on Social MediaInstagram: instagram.com/hildebrand_projectYouTube: youtube.com/@HildebrandProjectTwitter: twitter.com/HildebrandPrjFacebook: facebook.com/Hildebrandproject#DietrichVonHildebrand #Catholicism #Christianity #TransformationInChrist #Personalism #SpiritualReading #Phenomenology

Jun 10, 2024 • 14min
Transformation in Christ by Dietrich von Hildebrand - Episode 3 - The Readiness to Change (Part I)
Welcome to Lily: The Voice of Alice von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily introduces the first chapter of Transformation in Christ, “The Readiness to Change.” She discusses the contrast between our natural desire for excellence and the supernatural act of surrender to God's grace.To purchase a copy of Transformation in Christ, click here: https://amzn.to/2tWRVBF.Get our newsletter and other important updates: https://hildebrandproject.org/#newsletterBecome a monthly donor! Visit hildebrandproject.org/givingFollow us on Social MediaInstagram: instagram.com/hildebrand_projectYouTube: youtube.com/@HildebrandProjectTwitter: twitter.com/HildebrandPrjFacebook: facebook.com/Hildebrandproject#DietrichVonHildebrand #Catholicism #Christianity #TransformationInChrist #Personalism #SpiritualReading #Phenomenology

May 31, 2024 • 15min
Transformation in Christ by Dietrich von Hildebrand - Episode 2 - Intro (Part II)
Dive into Dietrich von Hildebrand's profound insights on the supernatural and morality, highlighting the importance of Christ-centered transformation for modern Christians. Explore themes of spiritual awakening, navigating truth with humility, seeking transformation, and the author's unique identity and book perception.

May 24, 2024 • 16min
Transformation in Christ by Dietrich von Hildebrand - Episode 1 - Intro (Part I)
Dive into the fascinating history of 'Transformation in Christ' by Dietrich von Hildebrand with Lily. Learn about the challenges faced during its creation, the clash of ideologies within Christianity, and the profound significance of personal transformation in Christ through acts of love and charity.

May 7, 2024 • 26min
Soul of a Lion - Alice von Hildebrand
Welcome to Lily: The Voice of Alice von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily discusses her book, The Soul of a Lion, a marvelous telling of her husband Dietrich von Hildebrand’s life, including his intellectual development under Adolf Reinach, Edmund Husserl, and Max Scheler, as well as his Catholic conversion, and public anti-Nazi resistance.To purchase a copy of The Soul of a Lion, click here: https://amzn.to/2VOfJUg.Get our newsletter and other important updates: https://hildebrandproject.org/#newsletterBecome a monthly donor! Visit hildebrandproject.org/givingFollow us on Social MediaInstagram: instagram.com/hildebrand_projectYouTube: youtube.com/@HildebrandProjectTwitter: twitter.com/HildebrandPrjFacebook: facebook.com/Hildebrandproject#DietrichVonHildebrand #Phenomenology #Personalism #Philosophy #EdmundHusserl #MaxScheler #AdolfReinach #AntiNazism #AntiNationalism

Apr 27, 2024 • 26min
By Grief Refined: Letters to a Widow
Welcome to Lily: The Voice of Alice von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily discusses her book By Grief Refined: Letters to a Widow. She explores the experience of suffering and the growth that occurs when we discover its meaning, with special reference to the loss of her husband, Dietrich von Hildebrand. Get our newsletter and other important updates: https://hildebrandproject.org/#newsletterBecome a monthly donor! Visit hildebrandproject.org/givingFollow us on Social MediaInstagram: instagram.com/hildebrand_projectYouTube: youtube.com/@HildebrandProjectTwitter: twitter.com/HildebrandPrjFacebook: facebook.com/Hildebrandproject#DietrichVonHildebrand #Phenomenology #Personalism #Philosophy #Grief #Suffering

Apr 15, 2024 • 27min
Memoirs of a Happy Failure - Alice von Hildebrand
Welcome to Lily: The Voice of Alice von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily speaks about her book, Memoirs of a Happy Failure, a vivid account of her life, with a particular focus on the nearly forty years she spent as a philosophy professor in service of her students, despite a climate of misogyny and anti-Catholicism. To purchase a copy of Man & Woman: A Divine Invention, click here: https://amzn.to/2XOlIdC.Get our newsletter and other important updates: https://hildebrandproject.org/#newsletterBecome a monthly donor! Visit hildebrandproject.org/givingFollow us on Social MediaInstagram: instagram.com/hildebrand_projectYouTube: youtube.com/@HildebrandProjectTwitter: twitter.com/HildebrandPrjFacebook: facebook.com/Hildebrandproject#DietrichVonHildebrand #Phenomenology #Personalism #Philosophy

Apr 6, 2024 • 27min
My Battle Against Hitler - Alice von Hildebrand and John Henry Crosby
Welcome to Lily: The Voice of Alice von Hildebrand. In this episode, Lily and I discuss Dietrich von Hildebrand’s book, My Battle Against Hitler, in which he recounts his resistance to Nazism, rooted in his deep understanding of the dignity of the human person.To purchase a copy of My Battle Against Hitler, click here: https://amzn.to/2tY8L3d.Become a monthly donor! Visit hildebrandproject.org/givingFollow us on Social MediaInstagram: instagram.com/hildebrand_projectYouTube: youtube.com/@HildebrandProjectTwitter: twitter.com/HildebrandPrjFacebook: facebook.com/Hildebrandproject#DietrichVonHildebrand #Phenomenology #Personalism #Philosophy #AntiNazi

Mar 21, 2024 • 26min
Man & Woman: A Divine Invention
Alice von Hildebrand discusses the reciprocity and communal character of masculinity and femininity, emphasizing mutual understanding of oneself and the other sex. The episode delves into the profound dynamics of the male-female relationship, exploring their complementarity beyond biology and the importance of fulfilling each other's roles. Additionally, it touches on embracing femininity and masculinity as divine gifts, promoting mutual respect, and understanding between genders.