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A podcast exploring the history of the Catholic Church, especially the historical background of contemporary Catholic practices and issues. Hosted by Kevin Schmiesing and Scott Schulze. To help Catholic History Trek, please consider donating via PayPal to CatholicHistoryTrek@gmail.com Thank you for your support!

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In this episode Catholic History Trek explores the scant history of the Come Holy Spirit prayer.

(“Catholic Prayers” series, no. 16, Come Holy Spirit)

Philip Latrini loved a good duel. Perhaps too much. But a drastic event changed the course of his life, leading Philip to become St. Bernard of Corleone.

In this episode Scott indulges into the Catholic Church's history with the doctrine of indulgences.

Were dragons mythological? Symbolic? Real? Dinosaurs?

In this episode Catholic History Trek looks back at the various accounts where saints encountered dragons.

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David Gilbert
Professor of history and author of "The End of Catholic Mexico"
Clayton State University
Episode: 184. The End of Catholic Mexico, with David Gilbert

Hosts

Kevin Schmiesing
Host and co-host focusing on Catholic history and culture.
Scott Schulze
Co-host with a focus on historical analysis and storytelling in Catholic history.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • The content is quite interesting, but the new intro is so loud and chaotic that I consider unsubscribing every time I hear it. ☹️

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    Krodor
    5 months ago
  • Could be good, but..

    I think this show could be really good, however, the cadence of this guy’s speech is very distracting. It makes it hard to absorb what he’s saying.

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    Peabody5
    United Statesa year ago
  • Jefferson Davis

    I have found that Scott is offensive in the past, but the start of the Civil War is something that I am familiar with as a historian. His narrative is distorted going back to the tariff of abominations. He also makes it sound like North was responsible for the Civil War, which it was not, I would suggest that he read the de demon of unrest by Eric Larson if he wants a good read on the start of the Civil War.

    Whenever Scott uses the term, Woke, I know he is speaking from ignorance. How he could ... more

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    1
    francesco1953
    United States2 years ago
  • One of the best podcasts

    This has been a favorite podcast to listen to with my children (and without). Most episodes are short enough for their attention spans, provide wonderful information on the church, and they are great conversation starters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KrystaNE2010
    United States2 years ago
  • Truly wonderful work

    Thank you both for this work you’ve doing. This has become one of my favorite podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thunderrhodes465
    United States2 years ago

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Positive notes on production quality and educational value for families and educators.
Some critiques focus on pacing and occasional historical interpretations, but many find it valuable.
Overall high quality historical storytelling with strong depth on Catholic topics.
Listeners appreciate the range of historical eras covered, from saints to church governance.

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234. A Trek to the Future
Q: What will be happening in the Church 75 years from now that today would be surprising?
It may be surprising that there will likely not be a continuation of ecumenical dialogue as previously practiced, shifting instead toward a more conversion-focused approach.
234. A Trek to the Future
Q: Will the liturgy in the average American parish in the future look more traditional or less traditional?
The future liturgy may look more traditional due to trends toward reverence among younger Catholics despite possible resistance from church hierarchy.
234. A Trek to the Future
Q: What danger do you see posing the most serious threat to the church?
The biggest threat will likely be heresy and modernism, though there may also be external persecution in places with strong government repression.
234. A Trek to the Future
Q: Will there be more Catholics or fewer Catholics in the world than there are now?
There may be more Catholics in absolute numbers due to demographic trends, but the percentage of Catholics in the world population may decrease along with general secularization.
200. Catholic History Trek’s 200th Episode
Q: What do you think is the most overrated person or event in church history?
Scott criticizes the modern interpretation of St. Francis of Assisi as too simplified and not representative of his true character.

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What is Catholic History Trek about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program offers deep dives into Catholic history, tradition, and practice through narrative histories, biographical episodes, and explorations of liturgy, devotion, and parish life. Across recent episodes, listeners encounter biographical portraits (priests and missionaries), explorations of Marian devotions, historic bibles, Advent traditions, and the ways Catholic history intersects with culture, politics, and daily faith. The hosts' style blends storytelling with documentary detail, often tying historical milestones to modern Catholic life and parish communities. A notable strength is its breadth—treating both well-known figures and quieter local histories with careful context and accessible storytelling, which can appeal to history ... more

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