The Physical Resurrection and Reflections on Divine Mercy On today's episode I announce a brief hiatus of new episodes until mid-May (while I record and plan new content), I dive into the evidence for the real, flesh-and-blood resurrection of Jesus Christ, and I reflect on the wonderful gift for the Church that is Divine Mercy Sunday. I'd love to hear what you think of this episode! Reach out to us: Email | Instagram | Twitter | Patreon Other shows on the Vernacular Podcast Network: Vernacular | Breaking Pod | The Popped Cast | The Lineup

Benedict XVI's "Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week" (Pt. 2) In today's episode I wrap up our Lenten Book Club by discussing the remaining chapters of Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week. Benedict XVI's exegesis helps us unpack a lot of interesting insights surrounding the Last Supper, Gethsemane, the trial of Jesus, the crucifixion, the resurrection, and the ascension. I highly recommend teh book if you haven't yet had a chance to read it! Drop me a line at zac@creedalcatholic.com. We'd love to hear what you think of this episode! Reach out to us: Email | Instagram | Twitter | Patreon Other shows on the Vernacular Podcast Network: Vernacular | Breaking Pod | The Popped Cast | The Lineup

The Dangers of Gossip w/Simone Rizkallah In this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth for Endow Groups (www.endowgroups.org) joins me to talk about the dangers of gossip. Along the way we talk about the Eastern Churches, the greatest theologian of the 20th century (you'll never guess who!), and a precocious high school student of Simone's. We'd love to hear what you think of this episode! Reach out to us: Email | Instagram | Twitter | Patreon Other shows on the Vernacular Podcast Network: Vernacular | Breaking Pod | The Popped Cast

Uniformity with the Will of God by St. Alphonsus Liguori Amidst the uncertainty of a global pandemic, it is important for all Catholics everywhere to remember the importance of uniformity with God's Will. As St. Alphonsus Liguori reminds us in this audiobook, "the essence of perfection is to embrace the will of God in all things." And yes, he even mentions plagues! "Uniformity with the Will of God" by St. Alphonsus Liguori is in the public domain. Recording copyright 2020 Vernacular Podcast Network. Can be distributed without permission. We'd love to hear what you think of this episode! Reach out to us: Email | Instagram | Twitter | Patreon Other shows on the Vernacular Podcast Network: Vernacular | Breaking Pod | The Popped Cast | The Lineup

Explaining Purgatory w/Kevin Beauchemin Zac sits down with Kevin to talk about the doctrine of purgatory, articulating the Church's teaching on purgatory and explaining that purgatory's existence is attested to by the threefold witness of reason, Holy Scripture, and Holy Tradition. We'd love to hear what you think of this episode! Reach out to us: Email | Instagram | Twitter | Patreon Other shows on the Vernacular Podcast Network: Vernacular | Breaking Pod | The Popped Cast | The Lineup

Benedict XVI's "Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week" (Pt. 1) Zac and Kevin break down the first four chapters of Benedict XVI's "Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week." Along the way, they talk about the Zucchetto color schemes, the Temple of Jerusalem, church unity, Plato's forms, and more. We'd love to hear what you think of this episode! Reach out to us: Email | Instagram | Twitter | Patreon Other shows on the Vernacular Podcast Network: Vernacular | Breaking Pod | The Popped Cast | The Lineup

Liturgical Living w/Kendra Tierney In this Lenten preparation episode, Kendra Tierney of Catholic All Year (catholicallyear.com) joins me to talk about what it means to live liturgically, why we all need to do it, and how you can start! To buy Kendra's book while it's on sale (through April 11th) at Ignatius Press, head to https://www.ignatius.com/The-Catholic-All-Year-Compendium-P3032.aspx. We'd love to hear what you think of this episode! Reach out to us: Email | Instagram | Twitter | Patreon Other shows on the Vernacular Podcast Network: Vernacular | Breaking Pod | The Popped Cast | 3rd String

Encylicalpedia: Caritas in Veritate w/Kevin Beauchemin In today's episode, Kevin Beauchemin returns to talk about Benedict XVI's third and final encyclical, "Caritas in Veritate" (Love in Truth). We talk about Catholic social teaching, American politics, Bernie Sanders, and more! We'd love to hear what you think of this episode! Reach out to us: Email | Instagram | Twitter | Patreon Other shows on the Vernacular Podcast Network: Vernacular | Breaking Pod | The Popped Cast | The Lineup

Problems in Ecumenical Dialogue w/Casey Chalk In today's episode Casey Chalk rejoins the show to talk about some common problems in ecumenical dialogue. We talk about logical fallacies, argumentation, and what true ecumenism should look like. We'd love to hear what you think of this episode! Reach out to us: Email | Instagram | Twitter | Patreon Other shows on the Vernacular Podcast Network: Vernacular | Breaking Pod | The Popped Cast | The Lineup

Appreciating St. John Henry Newman w/Paul McCusker I sit down with Paul McCusker to talk about the influence of St. John Henry Newman on the Church and on us personally, and Paul relates what it was like to be present for St. Newman's canonization (!!). Links: Some of Newman's work at Project Gutenberg: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/8264 Formed: formed.org The Augustine Institute: augustineinstitute.org Catholic.store: catholic.store We'd love to hear what you think of this episode! Reach out to us: Email | Instagram | Twitter | Patreon Other shows on the Vernacular Podcast Network: Vernacular | Breaking Pod | The Popped Cast | The Lineup