Catholic Saints
Augustine Institute
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the men and women the Catholic Church officially recognize as saints? In these interviews, scripture scholars from the Augustine Institute dive into the lives of the Saints to help all the faithful come to a deeper understanding of those heroic men and women who have been transformed by the love of God. In this Catholic podcast, learn about St. Augustine, St. Monica, St. Philip Neri, St. Catherine of Siena, and many more.
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Sep 21, 2026 • 31min
St. Matthew
Michael Barber, a Catholic biblical scholar and Augustine Institute professor, explores St. Matthew’s life and Gospel. They discuss Matthew’s calling from the tax booth, his transformation through mercy, and the Gospel’s Jewish roots. Topics include Jesus fulfilling Israel’s story, Matthew’s structured writing, the unity of law and love, and his Trinitarian mission of discipleship.
Sep 18, 2026 • 31min
St. Joseph of Cupertino
Sean Innerst, a Catholic theologian and Augustine Institute co-founder, explores the extraordinary life of St. Joseph of Cupertino. They discuss Franciscan poverty, repeated rejection, mystical ecstasies, and Joseph’s famous levitations. The conversation also examines his devotion to Jesus and Mary, joyful “holy foolishness,” and how humility, weakness, and lightheartedness shaped his path to sanctity.
Sep 16, 2026 • 20min
St. Cyprian
Dr. John Sehorn, a Catholic theology professor and expert on the Church Fathers, explores St. Cyprian’s journey from pagan convert to bishop and martyr. Discover his leadership during Roman persecution, his approach to restoring apostates, and his teachings on prayer, the Eucharist, forgiveness, and Church unity.
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Sep 13, 2026 • 22min
St. John Chrysostom
Carl Vennerstrom, an Augustine Institute professor and Scripture scholar, explores St. John Chrysostom’s rise from Antiochene rhetorician and monk to bishop and Doctor of the Church. Discover his unforgettable preaching, fearless challenges to wealth and corruption, conflicts with political power, exile, and enduring legacy as a model of holy leadership.
Sep 9, 2026 • 17min
St. Peter Claver
Carl Vennerstrom, a Scripture scholar and Augustine Institute theology professor, explores St. Peter Claver’s mission among enslaved Africans in colonial Cartagena. They discuss missionary motives, preaching across language barriers, practical mercy, and Claver’s service to lepers, prisoners, slave owners, and the poor. The conversation also considers human dignity, criticism, Scripture, and what it means to imitate his sacrificial love.
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Sep 5, 2026 • 31min
St. Teresa of Calcutta
Mark Giszczak, a Catholic biblical scholar and Augustine Institute professor, explores St. Teresa of Calcutta’s radical mission. They discuss her “call within a call,” leaving convent security for Calcutta’s poorest, serving Christ in the dying and forgotten, and the prayer, simplicity, joy, and spiritual darkness that shaped the Missionaries of Charity.
Sep 3, 2026 • 31min
Pope St. Gregory the Great
John Sehorn, an early Christianity scholar at the Augustine Institute, explores Pope St. Gregory the Great’s remarkable journey from monk to leader. They discuss his Pastoral Rule, care for Rome during plague and crisis, contemplative leadership, profound approach to Scripture, missionary vision for Christian Europe, and enduring witness to holiness in troubled times.
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Sep 1, 2026 • 20min
St. Simeon the Stylite
Dr. Elizabeth Klein, a Scripture scholar and theology professor, explores the astonishing life of St. Simeon the Stylite. They discuss his thirty years atop a pillar, his popularity as a pilgrimage saint, and his startling resemblance to Old Testament prophets. The conversation turns to prayer, suffering, the cross, and finding a “pillar” of holiness in ordinary life.
Aug 28, 2026 • 25min
Praying with Saint Augustine
Dr. Elizabeth Klein, associate professor of theology and Augustine scholar, walks listeners through Augustine’s prayer life. She outlines who can and should pray, Augustine’s advice on dispositions like detachment and fasting, and what to seek when praying for the happy life. She also recommends the Lord’s Prayer as a model and highlights Augustine’s love of psalm-singing.
Aug 27, 2026 • 30min
St. Monica
Dr. John Sehorn, a scripture and patristics professor at the Augustine Institute, provides expert commentary on St. Monica. The conversation covers her humble background, relentless maternal prayer, and daily devotion to the Mass. They explore her patient witness that influenced Augustine, her role as a wife evangelizing her pagan husband, and her courage in Milan during turbulent times.
