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The Catholic Brothers

Steven & Daniel Alspach
Gnosticism
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Justin Martyr
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Greco-Roman Philosophy
Christianity
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Chileasm
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Early Christianity
Middle Platonism
Easter
Artificial Intelligence
Early Church Fathers
Passover

After 15 years of Protestantism and almost a decade of early Christian studies in academia, these two brothers and reverts to the Catholic faith make the Bible, History, and Theology entertaining, educational, and accessible for a general audience.

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Stephen
Host with a focus on making theology accessible and entertaining through engaging discussions and insights from his background in early Christian studies.
Daniel
Co-host who collaborates with Stephen to explore deep theological concepts while making them reachable for a general audience.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • St. Joseph

    First off, I SUPER like your show. However from your comments about St. Joseph & Jesus’s “brothers” we have a ‘parting of the ways’ regarding what sort of man you present to your listeners. It is evident you have never read:

    City of God

    Vol. 2

    The Incarnation

    Ven. Mary of Agreda.

    I would encourage you to delve into the position that St. Joseph was 33 years-old, young, a virgin & and had taken a vow of chastity at the age of 12. There is far more to his virtue, his righteousness than you presen... more

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    MNHalpin
    United States5 months ago
  • What I’ve been looking for

    I listen to catholic podcasts after my night prayers, I find listening to beautifully formatted theology gives me wonderful dreams. The Catholic Brothers are an answer to prayer - they converse so well together and present the ancient beauty of our faith in a way no other podcast does. I look forward to listening every nite and some episodes I’ve enjoyed 3 or 4 more times, it’s such good food for the soul and more. Rock on, brothers, you’re helping to make saints, my aspiration in this life.

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    5
    Happy in bed
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you

    So so good. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    carlykailua
    United Statesa year ago
  • Top 5

    This channel is easily top 5 Catholic podcasts. Would love to see it grow more, the format and the content are always great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaquob_Strange
    United States2 years ago
  • Deep in History, Fullness of Faith

    I enjoy and appreciate the depth and detail of every episode. I eagerly await future episodes on the early church and its development.

    Currently teaching the Catechism of the Catholic Church in our local parish and use these podcasts to supplement the discussions.

    Not sure how one can financially support this podcast but would do so if possible!

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    Midwest Norske
    United States3 years ago

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