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Catholicism and Culture

Catholicism and Culture
Catholic Church
Catholic Education
Catholic Polytechnic University
Catholic Fine Arts
Dappled Things
Nicene Creed
John Dewey
Science and Technology
Literary Magazine
American Education System
Cristero War
Art and Literature
Anti-Semitism
St. Augustine
Council Of Nicaea
Education Philosophy
Virtue Ethics
Dorothy Day
Love
Relationships

In these bi-weekly episodes, Dr. Stuart Squires interviews theologians, philosophers, poets, artists, architects, filmmakers, street evangelists, and many others about the ways that Catholicism and culture come together in their lives.

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Dr. Brad Birzer, Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, discusses the contributions of Charles Carroll of Carrollton to our republic.

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Dr. Andrew Staron, Associate Professor of Theology at St. Mary Seminary, discusses Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical.

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Rosie Shawver, Executive Director of the Catholic Campus Ministry Association, discusses the life of Catholic campus ministers today!

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David L. Gray, former Freemason and convert to the Catholic Church, discusses the history and beliefs of Freemasonry and the Catholic response to it.

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Bradley Birzer
Professor of History and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies, Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College
Episode: The Only Catholic Who Signed the Declaration of Independence with Dr. Brad Birzer
Dr. Andrew Staron
Associate Professor of Theology at St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology
St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology
Episode: Magnifica Humanitas with Dr. Andrew Staron
Rosie Shawver
Executive Director, Catholic Campus Ministry Association
Catholic Campus Ministry Association
Episode: Campus Ministry: Challenges and Graces with Rosie Shawver
David L. Gray
Convert to Catholicism in 2006; former Freemason and author
Author of The Divine Symphony, The Exordium to the Theology of the Catholic Mass
Episode: The Catholic Church and Freemasonry with David L. Gray
Christina Hip-Flores
Canonist and civil attorney; consecrated virgin for the Archdiocese of Santiago in Cuba
Archdiocese of Santiago in Cuba; Catholic University of America; University of Navarre
Episode: The Vocation of Consecrated Virginity with Christina Hip-Flores, JCD
Dr. Matthew Ramage
Professor of Theology at Benedictine College, focused on the theology of Pope Benedict XVI and biblical interpretation.
Benedictine College
Episode: The "Dark Passages" of the Bible with Dr. Matthew Ramage
Simone Rizkallah
Director of Philos Catholic, previously worked in marketing and education, and involved in efforts to combat anti-Semitism.
Philos Catholic
Episode: Antisemitism and the Catholic Church with Simone Rizkallah
Andrea Picciotti-Bayer
Director of the Conscience Project, a Stanford-educated lawyer dedicated to civil rights and appellate advocacy.
Conscience Project
Episode: New Law Forces Priests to Break the Seal of the Confessional with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer
Dr. Julia G. Young
Associate Professor of History at the Catholic University of America
Catholic University of America
Episode: The Cristero War and the Mexican Martyrs with Dr. Julia Young

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Dr. Stuart Squires
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The Only Catholic Who Signed the Declaration of Independence with Dr. Brad Birzer
Q: What was Carroll's role in the Second Continental Congress and the signing of the Declaration?
Carroll did not sign on July 4 but joined later on August 2, and he was the only Catholic signer; he also supported the cause financially and politically, providing crucial backing for Washington's war effort.
Magnifica Humanitas with Dr. Andrew Staron
Q: How should we interpret just war in the context of AI and modern warfare?
The text treats just war as potentially outdated in its current form, suggesting a more cautious and restricted approach to violence, with ongoing development in magisterial thought about peace.
Magnifica Humanitas with Dr. Andrew Staron
Q: What does the encyclical say about AI's neutrality?
It argues that AI is not neutral; its design embeds anthropology in data and models, and its impacts depend on how humans choose to shape and use it.
Magnifica Humanitas with Dr. Andrew Staron
Q: Who is the intended audience for this encyclical?
The hosts conclude that it is aimed at anyone willing to engage in conversation about tech and humanity, with a broad, synodal horizon rather than a narrow group like bishops.
The Catholic Church and Freemasonry with David L. Gray
Q: Does Freemasonry acknowledge or discuss Jesus, and where does Jesus figure in their teachings?
In the early degrees, Jesus is only alluded to or not mentioned; in many branches, Jesus is not part of their explicit theology, and only in some mid-degree rites may there be indirect references, which contrasts with Catholic doctrine that centers on Jesus Christ as divine.

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This program features in-depth conversations with theologians, philosophers, poets, artists, and other thinkers about how Catholic faith and culture intersect in everyday life. Recent episodes spotlight campus ministry, the Catholic imagination in education, the church's historical and cultural encounters (including topics like Freemasonry, consecrated virginity, preaching, and biblical interpretation), and how faith informs intellectual and artistic pursuits. The show often blends personal vocation stories with practical ministry, liturgical reflections, and critiques of contemporary culture, offering listeners a thoughtful blend of scholarship, spirituality, and real-world application. A standout pattern is the willingness to tackle chall... more

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