Into the Truth

Did you know that medieval chants were believed to echo the voices of angels? In this episode of Into the Truth, we speak with Dr Matthew Ward, a liturgical musician and scholar, about the spiritual and transformative power of music in Catholic worship. They explore how Christ Himself used music, the history of Gregorian chant and polyphony, and the challenges of creating sacred music for today’s Church. Dr Ward introduces Psalms for All Seasons, a unique project for the updated Catholic Lectionary, which integrates seasonal melodies to enrich prayer and deepen the Church’s connection to its liturgical year. Discover how ancient traditions can inspire a revival of beauty in worship and how music continues to bridge heaven and earth. If you love liturgical music, chant, and exploring the spiritual depth of the Mass, this episode is for you. Order Psalms for All Seasons and download PDFs of some of the music Listen to Psalms for All Seasons sung

"Why is no one else singing?" This question occurred to Fr James Mallon during his first Mass, noticing that the congregation seemed disengaged. It was an encounter that led him to ask, "Where is the joy? How do we help people encounter the living God?" In this episode of Into the Truth, Fr James Mallon, founder of Divine Renovation, discusses how his search for answers led him to focus on evangelisation and parish renewal, including the use of the Alpha Course. This conversation offers insights into how parishes can move beyond ritual formalities to re-engage the faithful, bringing new life to Catholic parishes. Find out more: Catholic Truth Society: https://www.ctsbooks.orgDivine Renovation: https://divinerenovation.org/Divine Renovation UK: https://divinerenovation.org/united-kingdom/The Alpha Course: https://alpha.org.uk/

Please note:This episode contains discussions on sexual intimacy within the context of Catholic marriage and may not be appropriate for younger audiences.In this episode of Into the Truth, Dr Edward Sri unpacks the messy realities of marriage and the unique challenges modern couples face.Drawing from his 25 years of marriage as well as his experience leading FOCUS missionaries, Dr Sri explores the dangers of secularisation in relationships and the often-misunderstood beauty of marriage through the lens of Theology of the Body.He offers practical advice for Catholics on navigating marriage, including how to approach intimacy and embrace Natural Family Planning. Dr Sri also addresses deeper questions: What is the true meaning of love? Why does the modern view of love leave us lonely and unfulfilled? Watch or listen for helpful answers and timeless wisdom inspired by Pope St John Paul II on living out authentic love in today’s world.More from Edward Sri: https://edwardsri.com/Get "The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful" from Ascension Press: https://bit.ly/409RzYOMore Books from Edward Sri: https://edwardsri.com/books/MORE FROM CTS:CTS Website: https://www.ctsbooks.orgMale, Female, Other? - A Catholic Guide to Understanding Gender by Jason Evert: https://bit.ly/47eMa3X7 Words on Marriage: https://bit.ly/49MzKRzLiving Your Vocation (Even if You Don't Know What it is Yet): https://bit.ly/3NsZB7lhttps://www.instagram.com/ctspublishershttps://www.twitter.com/ctspublishershttps://www.facebook.com/ctspublishers

Christianity is no longer in fashion. This means that being a Christian is counter-cultural. In this episode of Into the Truth, Rev Nicky Gumbel, the pioneer of the Alpha Coruse, explains that challenge for the Church today is to bravely speak our counter-cultural message. "If we simply mouth the same platitudes as the culture," he says, "what is there that’s distinctive about our faith?" Find Nicky on social media: @NickyGumbel on Instagram, Facebook and X (Twitter) The Alpha Course HTB Church

Addiction was where Sr Miriam James Heidland's journey began, but she eventually found healing. In sharing her story, Sr Miriam, co-host of @AbidingTogetherPodcast, explains that the goal of therapy and any other healing journey is to have hearts more like Christ's. How can you tell if therapy is leading to healing? Is it okay for Catholics to go to therapy? Find these answers and more in this episode of Into the Truth. More from the Catholic Truth Society Abiding Together Podcast Follow Sr Miriam on Twitter SOLT Sisters

How can Catholics accompany transgender people? What should parents do if their child identifies as trans? In this episode, renowned Catholic speaker and author of the book "Male, Female, Other?" Jason Evert explores common questions related to gender theory. Drawing on conversations with countless young people who identify as trans and parents of trans teens, as well as his own extensive research, Evert offers help and advice for Catholics to help transgender people find their home in the Church. His message for transgender people is: "We love you, Christ sees you - in fact, He's the only one who truly sees you and He loves you." QUOTE: "The endgame of gender theory isn’t to have 58 genders, it’s to erase the spousal meaning of the body, to obscure our sexual complementarity, and to obscure the divine design that God has implanted in our bodies to reveal Himself in our calling to live like Him." (Jason Evert) Get the Book: https://bit.ly/47eMa3X Resources for responding to the challenges of gender ideology: https://personandidentity.com/ Resources from Jason Evert on gender: https://chastity.com/gender Jason Evert's website: https://chastity.com/ Lust is Boring podcast: https://chastity.com/podcasts/

Is tradition still important today? Author, editor, journalist and Catholic convert Sohrab Ahmari explores questions society tells us are no longer important, or which society wrongly believes to have been definitively answered. Drawing from Catholic saints and important thinkers, like St Maximilian Kolbe, St John Henry Newman and Seneca, Ahmari explains why tradition still matters today. The Unbroken Thread by Sohrab Ahmari is available to order here: https://amzn.eu/d/02XW3WyZ Follow Sohrab Ahmari on X: https://x.com/SohrabAhmari More From the Catholic Truth Society: https://www.ctsbooks.org

Dr. Pia Matthews, a bioethicist and mother, discusses the value of human life, challenges of IVF, and the importance of inclusivity for individuals with disabilities. The podcast explores ethical dilemmas of frozen embryos, societal attitudes towards having children, and Catholic teachings on suffering and ethical decisions.

Everyone should ask themselves the question, "What is truth?" Truth is not relative, and our will and choices do not define our reality. Dr Joshua Madden, author of the Catholic Truth Society book "What is Truth?" offers a philosophical perspective on the state of the modern world, evangelisation, and the Catholic Church's place in it all. 📖 Get the book: https://bit.ly/3VQqI1e ✏️ Joshua Madden's Substack: https://theologyandreality.substack.com/

We know that the Bible has more integrity than the Ilead or any other ancient text because of the lives changed by it. Compiled by the Catholic Catholic over the centuries, the Bible is intended to be read through the eyes of faith, discovering how God is speaking to us through His Word. Bible Scholar and Catholic priest Fr Javier Ruiz explains how to read the Bible, how we can know the Bible truly is God's Word, and the new Catholic Lectionary in this episode of the Into the Truth podcast. The new Catholic Lectionary and new Catholic missals are available to order now.