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History of the Papacy Podcast

History of the Papacy
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This show will detail the biographies and interesting facts of the Papacy of Rome. It will start in the beginning, but will not go straight through. There will be many side tracks and detours along the way. We will investigate the backstreets of the Papacy where the tour normally doesn't go. Support this show

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Andrew Hartman
Professor of History at Illinois State University, author of Karl Marx in America
Illinois State University
Episode: Full Documentary: The Catholic History of the United States from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War
Peter Sleeman
Co-host from Lands of Leviathan, international relations expert
Lands of Leviathan
Episode: The Papal Vault – The Original Crisis in Ukraine
Josh Cohen
Host of the Eyewitness History Podcast; author of William F. Buckley Jr.'s Guide to Friendship in a Polarized Era
Parthenon Podcast Network
Episode: William F. Buckley Jr., Catholicism, and Civility in a Polarized Age
Paul McCarthy
Author of Don't Lose Your Dignity, Bon Senior, Leo McCarthy's remarkable 20-year battle ... in the inner city of Buffalo
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Episode: A Priest, a Van, and a Team: Lessons from Buffalo’s East Side
John Fagant
Trustee of the Buffalo Presidential Center
Buffalo Presidential Center
Episode: From Wilderness to City Streets: How Urbanization Shaped American Catholicism
Professor Andrew Hartman
Professor of History at Illinois State University, specializing in US intellectual, cultural, and political history.
Illinois State University
Episode: Marx, Lincoln, and the American Mind
Aldo Cazzullo
Author and journalist focusing on Italian history and identity
Episode: Rome Rewritten: How the Roman Empire Still Shapes Us
Greg Gassman
Host of the Popeular Podcast and a father of five, sharing his personal insights about papacy and podcasting.
Popeular Podcast
Episode: The Making of Pope Francis: From Slums to Synods
Roy Brownell II
Author, attorney, and lecturer, published in several academic journals.
Episode: Why America Could Have a Presidential Succession Crisis

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Steve Guerra
Lead host; extensive biography and encyclopedic knowledge of papal history.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 791 ratings
  • More Amerc*nt Fenian nonsense. I say this as someone of proud Irish descent. These miserable lies spouted by a bunch of deranged and savage terrorists who killed countless British AND Irish people - including Michael Collins - just has to die. And you do that by reading recent historiographic accounts rather than opening the book of big book Feinian lies and exaggeration. Utterly shameful.

    Podcast Addict
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    memofromturner
    a year ago
  • Interesting

    I’ve been reading about early Christianity, which obviously leads to the papacy and early church. This is an informative podcast and often times amusing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Possum4488
    United States2 years ago
  • Fascinating, efficient, learned

    This has become my very favorite podcast. I love this topic and Steve’s delivery is perfect: a well organized and direct lecture with cute and funny turns of phrase and observations thrown in. He doesn’t presume that you already know things. Yay, Steve.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    linuxgrrl
    United States2 years ago
  • Learned Discussion

    Quite insightful and informative analysis of the Papacy, but includes so much detail and information that leaves the listener yearning and wanting more. Steve sticks with the program and the naysayers (see some of the negative reviews) are either lost in the forest or looking up the wrong tree…can I get an Amen!?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sitoth1st
    United States2 years ago
  • Great, but ads intrusive

    Boy do they waffle on at the start. I have to skip the first 6 minutes or so. The ads sometimes interrupt in the middle of a sentence which is very confusing.

    But very unique interesting content. Would be good if you could tell it in a more chronological structure with more detail rather than kind of just spitting random facts. Please also break up the episodes list into seasons because it’s a terrible pain trying to scroll to the bottom to play one.

    I have also taken off one star for the incl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    stupid sloppy student
    Australia3 years ago

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Full Documentary: The Catholic History of the United States from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War
Q: What drew you to this particular period and topic for the series?
The era connects key United States developments—immigration, slavery, political parties, and the church's evolving structure—so studying how Catholics navigated those forces reveals how America's religious landscape helped shape its national story.
William F. Buckley Jr., Catholicism, and Civility in a Polarized Age
Q: Can you give, before we even dive in too deeply, can you give the History of the Papacy audience just a little background on yourself?
Josh Cohen explains his work with the Parthenon Podcast Network, his interest in eyewitness histories, and how his book about Buckley connects to broader historical conversations.
The Papal Vault – The Original Crisis in Ukraine
Q: To Broc or Pete S, do you think that NATO will directly get involved or the United States? Is it that important and what would be the consequence of that?
While NATO involvement is considered unlikely in direct military terms, the alliance could support Ukraine through arms, training, or sanctions to maintain deterrence without escalating to full-scale combat. The balance hinges on avoiding a direct clash with Russia while protecting NATO interests.
Marx, Lincoln, and the American Mind
Q: What did Marx think about Lincoln?
Hartman explains that while Marx had critical views on Lincoln's pragmatic approach, he ultimately saw Lincoln as part of the movement toward a hopeful future for America.
Marx, Lincoln, and the American Mind
Q: What was the genesis of writing a book about Karl Marx and his impact on American history?
Hartman describes his long-standing fascination with Marx and his academic exploration, which led him to combine his interests in Marxism with US intellectual history.

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A historically focused podcast exploring the biographies, politics, and broader cultural impact of the Papacy and the Christian church. Episodes thread thorough case studies, timelines, and sidetracks to illuminate how the papacy interacted with politics, immigration, and social change across eras. Listeners can expect well-researched discourse, scholarly tone, and occasional detours that illuminate larger historical patterns. Notable strengths include a calm, organized delivery, deep archival context, and engaging guest dynamics; occasional criticism centers on pacing and advertising integration. This show is likely of interest to history buffs, religious studies enthusiasts, and professionals seeking thoughtful, well-cited history storyte... more

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