The Catholic Conversation

Explore the life and legacy of Pope Benedict XVI, a look into his life, his commitment to defending the faith, the liturgy, the dignity of the human person and more. Joseph Pearce's heartfelt biography is Benedict XVI: Defender of the Faith. This episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union.

Spirituality is a broad term, used by many, but what does Spirituality look like in the Catholic tradition? Fr. Jeffrey Kirby takes complex theological concepts, makes them understandable and unlocks for us the spiritual treasures of the Catholic faith. His book is Glory Unto Glory: A Primer on Ascetical Theology. This episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. Learn more at ndfcu.org.

Dawn Brohawn and Michael Greaney explore how a return to Christian principles based on Natural Law, the common good and human dignity could rebuild a better society. Their new book is The Greater Reset: Reclaiming Personal Sovereignty Under Natural Law. This episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. 

Meg Hunter-Kilmer helps us get to know some saints whose struggles can help us with our own. Her book is Pray for Us: 75 Saints Who Sinned, Suffered, and Struggled on Their Way to Holiness.   Today's episode is brought to you in part by Caritas Press.

What does it take to be a Catholic leader in these times? How can we change our culture through our witness to Christ? Cristofer Pereyra and Erin Monnin share tips and thoughts, from their new book, Catholic Leadership for Civil Society: A Practical Guide on Authentic Lay Leadership. This episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. Learn more at ndfcu.org. 

A teacher's conversion leads to a new call as an author. Kennedy Hall shares his story, his passion to teach, tips for men to grow in virtue and his new book, Terror of Demons: Reclaiming Traditional Catholic Masculinity. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Caritas Press. 

How can women enter into a more intimate relationship with God? Nell O'Leary shares the mission of Blessed is She and a new devotional for women, Made New. They explore the authentic, real stories written to inspire and help women grow closer to the Lord. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

Who were the twelve Apostles? We might know their names, or some of their names, but what do we know about them? Rod Bennett explores the Apostles and what we can learn from the Gospel through them. His book is These Twelve: The Gospel Through the Apostles Eyes. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

After spending time away in treatment and deep prayer, Fr. John Lankeit has returned. He shares his journey and how God has worked in him during this time. In today's conversation, he provides insight for all of us to heal and grow. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Caritas Press. 

Young people experience the world and learn differently than today's adults. Mark Hart joins the show for a conversation about how to approach reading the Bible and to introduce the Venture Bible Study that brings the Bible to life in a new way for teens. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Caritas Press.