Catholic Theology Show

Can natural reason show us the existence of God? Today, Dr. Dauphinais converses with Dr. Joseph Trabbic, professor of philosophy at Ave Maria University, to discuss Aquinas’s 5 ways and proofs for God’s existence. Together they show how faith, revelation, and natural reason strengthen our faith in God as Creator.Resources:Read Dr. Joseph Trabbic’s articles on The Catholic World Report Help support this podcast and Our Lady's University by joining the Annunciation Circle!Get more information about Ave Maria University!

How does Theology clarify God’s voice in revelation? Today, Dr. Dauphinais converses with Fr. Guy Mansini, Benedictine priest and Max Seckler Chair of Theology at Ave Maria University. Fr. Mansini discusses how the complicated relationship between faith and philosophy maintains the clarity and simplicity of theology. In his book, Fundamental Theology, Fr. Mansini expounds upon the voice of God, how man hears it, and how it influences his beliefs.Resources:Fundamental Theology by Fr. Guy Mansini (Catholic Theology Show listeners receive 20% off at CUA press with code CT10)Catch our prior episode with Fr. Mansini: Episode 13 Why Should We Care About Ecclesiology? Help support this podcast and Our Lady's University by joining the Annunciation Circle!Get more information about Ave Maria University!

If both men and women struggle with sexual sin, is healing possible? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Rachael Killackey, alumna of Ave Maria University, as well as founder and executive director of Magdala Ministries. Rachael speaks about a woman's ability to recover love and worth amid the shame and isolation of pornography addictions.Resources:Learn more about Magdala MinistriesLove in Recovery by Rachael KillackeyFrom the Catholic Theology Show Archives: Is Theology of the Body Still Relevant? featuring Dr. Michael Waldstein  Help support this podcast and Our Lady's University by joining the Annunciation Circle!Get more information about Ave Maria University!

Can a Catholic education shape the secular political world? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of the Archdiocese of San Francisco about the central pillars of a Catholic education, principles that lead to deeper communion among the faithful, and effect change in contemporary society.Resources:Check out the Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine WorshipHelp support this podcast and Our Lady's University by joining the Annunciation Circle!Get more information about Ave Maria University!

How can we live in a way that prepares us for death? In this seventh and final episode of the “Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis” miniseries, Dr. Dauphinais speaks about the theme of recovering moral wisdom in the modern age by looking at The Last Battle—the closing Narnia novel—and The Abolition of Man.Resources:Catch the previous episode of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis”: The Magician’s Nephew and Strength in Suffering Help support this podcast and Our Lady's University by joining the Annunciation Circle!Get more information about Ave Maria University!

Why does God allow us to suffer? In the sixth installment of “Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis,” Dr. Michael Dauphinais discusses The Magician’s Nephew and The Problem of Pain to explore the profound and perennial questions about finding God in our suffering.Resources:Catch last week’s episode of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis”: Courage, Communication, The Horse, and His Boy Help support this podcast and Our Lady's University by joining the Annunciation Circle!Get more information about Ave Maria University!

Can our pride prevent us from speaking the truth? In the fifth part of “Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis”, Dr. Dauphinais turns to The Horse and His Boy and the second half of Mere Christianity to discuss how the Christian faith provides a roadmap leading us out of prideful competition and into true communion with God.Resources:Catch the previous episode of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis”: The Silver Chair and Seeing GodHelp support this podcast and Our Lady's University by joining the Annunciation Circle!Get more information about Ave Maria University!

Do miracles conflict with human reason? In this fourth installment of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis,” Dr. Michael Dauphinais discusses The Silver Chair and Miracles, showing how human reason points to the marvels of God’s Divine Reason that disclose His goodness as Creator. Resources:Listen to the previous episode of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis”: Desire, Glory, and The Voyage of the Dawn TreaderHelp support this podcast and Our Lady's University by joining the Annunciation Circle!Get more information about Ave Maria University!

Can we truly desire God, or does our worldliness limit us? In the third episode of the “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis” miniseries, Dr. Dauphinais speaks about The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and the sermon “The Weight of Glory” to explore the true nature of the glory that we are meant to desire.Resources:Listen to the first episode of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis”: Mere Christianity & The Lion, The Witch, and the WardrobeListen to the second episode of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis”: Courage in Prince CaspianHelp support this podcast and Our Lady's University by joining the Annunciation Circle!Get more information about Ave Maria University!

Why is courage necessary for all other virtues? In this second episode of the “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis” miniseries, Dr. Michael Dauphinais discusses the virtue of courage by looking in particular at Lewis’s Prince Caspian and The Funeral of a Great Myth.Resources:Catch the first episode of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis,” a Catholic Theology Show miniseries: Mere Christianity & The Lion, The Witch, and the WardrobeHelp support this podcast and Our Lady's University by joining the Annunciation Circle!Get more information about Ave Maria University!