The Catholic Conversation

Could a renewal in art and literature lead to God? Joseph Pearce explores culture, current events, Catholic literary figures and how to evangelize through the good, true and beautiful. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.  

Beauty leads us to God. Sacred music is a treasure in the Church and is accessible in the Diocese of Phoenix through the group Floriani. Graham Crawley and Joseph Daly share their stories and their apostolate, Floriani. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Caritas Press. 

In a culture hungering for authentic, heroic masculinity, St. Joseph provides a fatherly example for us. Duane and Carrie Daunt join Steve and Becky to explore the virtues embodied in St. Joseph and real-life stories about men living those virtues. Their book is Man Your Post: Learning to Lead Like St. Joseph. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

Bad things happen. Suffering is inevitable. How can we endure it, or be present to others who are suffering? Fr. Jeffrey Kirby provides insight into God working through suffering. His book is Manual for Suffering. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

An exploration of the first two centuries of the Christian faith reveals that the early Church was Catholic. Joe Heschmeyer looks at the early history, the beliefs, and practices in the early days of Christianity. His book is The Early Church Was the Catholic Church.  This episode is made possible by our friends at Crowning Glory Tea Room. Visit them at https://crowningglorytearoom.com/

What began as an interest in miracles and Marian apparitions grew into a career in miracle hunting and canonization research. Michael O'Neill helps us understand the process of canonization and shares stories about some potential saints. His book is They Might Be Saints: On the Path to Sainthood in America. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

On today's show, you'll hear interesting stories and be challenged! Bear Woznick shares the parallels between adventures and growth in virtue. His book is Deep Adventure: The Way of Heroic Virtue. This episode is made possible by our friends at Crowning Glory Tea Room. Visit them at https://crowningglorytearoom.com/

Jesus offers us the challenge to take up our cross and follow Him. Which means we're called to live in a particular way. Dr. Christopher Malloy explores how conflicting ideas about how to reach Heaven have chipped away at truth. His book is False Mercy: Recent Heresies Distorting Catholic Truth. This episode is made possible by our friends at Crowning Glory Tea Room. Visit them at https://crowningglorytearoom.com/

In some countries, living as a Christians is dangerous. Casey Chalk shares stories of friends who live in Muslim countries and the difficulties they face. His book is The Persecuted: True Stories of Courage Christians Living Their Faith in Muslim Lands. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

He was a brilliant doctor who served those with Down Syndrome. Aude Dugast, the postulator of Dr. Jérôme Lejeune's cause for canonization, discusses his life and her book, Jérôme Lejeune: A man of Science and Conscience. This episode is made possible by our friends at Crowning Glory Tea Room. Visit them at https://crowningglorytearoom.com/