Into the Truth

Are you struggling to share the Catholic faith in a world that seems to reject Christianity? In this episode of the Into the Truth podcast, Mgr James Shea, renowned author of "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission" and "The Religion of the Day", delves into the challenges of evangelising in a secular society that believes it no longer needs redemption.Mgr Shea emphasises that today's society is plagued by misery, poisoned by modern culture, and in dire need of the Gospel's healing power. He argues that Christians must become saints, stepping beyond the safety of their church communities to passionately and effectively preach the Gospel.Listen to this conversation for insights into Catholic evangelisation and to be inspired to live out your faith boldly in a world that desperately needs the hope and redemption offered by Christ.Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our studio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CTSStudiosGet Mgr Shea's Books: https://bit.ly/3wTHsec

How does art raise the heart to God? In the latest episode of Into the Truth, we talk to the Director of the National Gallery, Gabriele Finaldi, about the relationship between faith and art, whether contemporary Catholic art has lost its meaning, and whether the artist's morality should impact our use of the art. Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our studio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CTSStudios

Professor Stephen Bullivant discusses the decline of Christianity in Britain, the challenges faced by the Catholic Church, and the impact of the pandemic. Despite the challenges, there are stories of hope and growth, particularly among young Catholics. The episode highlights the importance of Eucharistic Adoration and the reverence for the Eucharist as signs of a promising future for the Church.

Discussion with Justin Brierley about New Atheism, rise of secularism, impact of figures like Jordan Peterson, Tom Holland, and meaning crisis. Analyzing the flaws of new atheism, the need for respectful religious debates, and potential revival of interest in Christianity. Exploring the importance of maintaining the uniqueness of Christianity through historical traditions and addressing existential questions.

Are computers becoming more "human"? Is the rise of Artificial Intelligence an existential threat? In the latest episode of the Into the Truth podcast, Fr Andrew Pinsent, who is both a priest and a physicist, discusses the topic of his new Catholic Truth Society book, Artificial Intelligence. What is the history of AI? How does AI work? Can AI be relied upon? Is there a danger that human beings will worship AI? And what can the Catholic faith tell us about the remedy to any concerns about AI? Fr Andrew addresses all these questions and more.Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our studio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CTSStudiosGet the BookWatch on YouTube

What was it like at the Synod? The recent Synod on Synodality was accompanied by much speculation, with weighty issues discussed at every stage. In the latest episode of Into the Truth, we talk to Fr Jan Nowotnik, an expert on synodality, who attended the Synod in Rome as a non-Bishop, voting member.Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our studio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CTSStudios

What is a vocation? Is it something we all have? In this latest episode of Into the Truth, we're delving into vocation with Dominican Friar Fr Nicholas Crowe, author of our new book 'Living our Vocation (Even If You Don't Know What It Is Yet)'. Fr Nick explores misconceptions about vocation, what we mean by calling, and how to discern.Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our studio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CTSStudiosGet the bookWatch on YouTube

In March 2010, Sally Read hated the Catholic Church. By December 2010, she was received into the Church at the Vatican. What caused such a drastic change in the space of just nine months?In this episode, award-winning Catholic poet Sally Read shares her powerful conversion story alongside great Catholic poems by Catholic giants. Poetry, she reveals, is the language of God, featured throughout the Bible, and an important tool to help us make sense of life.Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our studio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CTSStudios

Uncover the truth about the mysterious Star of Bethlehem and its significance in the Christmas story. Join Pierpaolo Finaldi and astrophysicist-turned-Catholic priest Fr Douglas McGonagle for a thought-provoking discussion that encompasses the compatibility of faith and science, the Galileo controversy, the existence of extraterrestrial life, and the Catholic perspective on the belief that “the universe has a plan”.Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our studio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CTSStudiosGet the BookWatch the Video on YouTube