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Hosted by Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo, of the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame (mcgrath.nd.edu), Church Life Today features conversations with pastoral leaders and scholars from around the country and covers issues that matter most to Church life today. Church Life Today is an OSV Podcasts partner.

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The University of Notre Dame received a $50 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to work toward developing a faith-based approach to AI ethics. That grant landed in the university’s Institute for Ethics and the Common Good, which is spearheading th... more

If I asked the question “Does literature matter?”, I suspect most people would quickly answer “Yes.” But if I asked “Why does literature matter?”, I think most of us would stutter in response. We probably don’t know how to give an account of the impo... more

Josh McManaway joins me again for the second of a two-part conversation on reading Scripture. This time, we focus on St. Augustine as reader and preacher of the Psalms. Josh teaches us Augustine’s principles for reading the psalms, which Augustine di... more

What would it mean to read Scripture well? At minimum, it would mean reading it as a whole. That sounds like a tall task when you think about it, because there are a lot of pages and many of them feature seemingly uninteresting prose. We might prefer... more

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Jason Baxter
A classics major and author focusing on literature and its relevance
Episode: Why Literature Still Matters, with Jason Baxter
Josh McManaway
Theologian discussing Augustine's influence on the Psalms.
McGrath Institute for Church Life
Episode: Augustine on the Psalms, with Josh McManaway
Tim O'Malley
Scholar and lecturer on St. Claude de Colombiere
McGrath Institute for Church Life
Episode: St. Claude, the Jesuits, and the Sacred Heart, with Tim O’Malley
Bo Bonner
Teacher, speaker, poet, and Benedictine Oblate
Clear Creek Abbey
Episode: A Very Little Office of Compline, with Bo Bonner
Abbot Austin Murphy
Benedictine monk of St. Procopius Abbey, expert on emotions in the Christian life
St. Procopius Abbey
Episode: Emotional Holiness, with Abbot Austin Murphy, OSB
Father Nate Wills
Chaplain for the Notre Dame football team
University of Notre Dame
Episode: Notre Dame Football and Faith, with Fr. Nate Wills, C.S.C.
John Cavadini
Theologian and professor at the University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
Episode: Habemus Papam, with John Cavadini
Christie Kleinmann
Professor of Public Relations at Belmont University and participant in The Inklings Project
Belmont University
Episode: Public Relations for C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Dorothy Sayers, with Christie Kleinmann
Anthony Clark
Professor of Chinese History
Whitworth University
Episode: The Evangelizing Brilliance and Errors of Matteo Ricci, with Anthony Clark

Host

Leonard DeLorenzo
Host of Church Life Today

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Wonderful Podcast with Insightful Experts

    This is a wonderfully inspiring and informative podcast with many excellent Notre Dame professors

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lyn Mettler
    United States2 months ago
  • Thought provoking conversations

    I love this podcast! Lenny DeLorenzo is a great host precisely because of his ability to ask thought provoking questions of his guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ListenerND2018
    United States2 years ago
  • Great guests every time!

    All the guests are a joy to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ND Early Adopter
    United States5 years ago
  • My favorite podcast

    It’s not every day you find a podcast that has it all. An engaging, knowledgeable host, expert guests brought in from many different fields, and seamless production—Church Life Today has become my go-to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    abradle
    United States5 years ago

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Why Literature Still Matters, with Jason Baxter
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about how you learned the importance of literature?
Jason shares nostalgic memories from his college days, highlighting how his passion for classics evolved despite initial skepticism from family, ultimately revealing an unexpected depth of experience with literature.
St. Claude, the Jesuits, and the Sacred Heart, with Tim O’Malley
Q: How is it the case that St. Claude was able to believe in the revelations of the Sacred Heart?
St. Claude's belief was largely influenced by his Jesuit upbringing, which emphasized a deep devotion to the Sacred Heart even before Margaret Mary's revelations.
A Very Little Office of Compline, with Bo Bonner
Q: How do the liturgical hours shape our understanding of time?
They serve as signposts throughout the daily experience, allowing us to pray at specific times, thus blessing the entirety of the day.
What is College Really for? Notre Dame's Experiment in Holistic Education, with Bill Mattison
Q: What do you think the mission statement signifies for students?
It provides clarity on the university's commitment to the pursuit of truth for its own sake and the integration of justice within academic life.
What is College Really for? Notre Dame's Experiment in Holistic Education, with Bill Mattison
Q: How do you think about character formation as a distinctive marker of the kind of education at Notre Dame?
Character formation involves reflecting on truth about reality and the human person, not just behavior management or therapeutic conversation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Church Life Today

What is Church Life Today about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast features engaging conversations with pastoral leaders, scholars, and other influential figures, centering around issues of significance in contemporary church life and spirituality. Topics tackled include the integration of faith and emotional health, educational philosophies within a religious context, and deep dives into historical Christian figures and their teachings, all aimed at enriching the listener's spiritual journey and understanding of community. The discussions often link personal experiences with scholarly insights, providing a rich tapestry of knowledge that is beneficial for both laypeople and those immersed in ecclesiastical studies.

Listeners can expect thought-provoking dialogues that encourage a deeper expl... more

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2. Josh McManaway
3. Tim O'Malley
4. Bo Bonner
5. Abbot Austin Murphy
6. Father Nate Wills
7. John Cavadini
8. Christie Kleinmann

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