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Evangelization & Culture Podcast

Word on Fire Institute
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Tod Worner discusses the culture, faith, literature, philosophy, history, and more in stimulating conversations with renown intellectuals of our time on the Evangelization & Culture Podcast. Tod also shares a reflection of his own and a book recommendation in each episode. Tod curates more content like this in the quarterly print journal of the Word on Fire Institute, Evangelization & Culture. Lea... more

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Coming out of the Second Vatican Council, there was a faction that saw the Council's outcome as a tragic rupture with enduring tradition, while another faction seemed eager to declare a rupture with what were deemed outdated, if not ossified, ways. I... more

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In America, it is not uncommon to ask what a president achieved in his "First 100 Days." If we asked the same of Adolf Hitler after being appointed Chancellor of Germany, we would learn that he suppressed political parties, suspended civil liberties,... more

If philosophy is about the search for truth, what happens when the tool we use in the search — our very mind — is littered with abstractions, deformed by biases, and dismissive of experience? We will hardly arrive at the truth. In exploring our modes... more

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How did a poor immigrant boy from Brooklyn rise to become Yale's Sterling Professor of Classics and History, achieve fame as the world's greatest scholar on Thucydides, and find himself compared to none other than Herodotus? Even more, how did he cul... more

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Recent Guests

Timothy W. Ryback
Scholar, author of 53 Days, How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy
Institute for Historical Justice and Reconciliation, Hague
Episode: '53 Days: How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy' w/ Tim Ryback
Elizabeth Corey
Professor of Political Philosophy at Baylor University, author of Michael Oakeshott on Religion, Aesthetics and Politics
Baylor University
Episode: The Wisdom of Michael Oakeshott w/ Elizabeth Corey
Paul Rahe
Professor of History at Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College
Episode: The Genius of Donald Kagan w/ Paul Rahe
Robert Barron
Bishop of the Diocese of Winona, Rochester; founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries
Episode: 'Christian Persecution Today' w/ Bishop Robert Barron
Patrick J. Deneen
Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame; author of American Odyssey
University of Notre Dame
Episode: 'American Odyssey' w/ Patrick Deneen
Christopher Beha
Writer and editor, author of Why I Am Not an Atheist
Harper's Magazine (former editor)
Episode: Why I Am Not an Atheist w/ Christopher Beha
Matthew Spalding
Kirby Professor in Constitutional Government, Hillsdale College; author
Hillsdale College
Episode: 'The Making of the American Mind' w/ Matthew Spalding
William Deresiewicz
Author, essayist, critic
Author of Excellent Sheep; The End of Solitude
Episode: 'Excellent Sheep' w/ William Deresiewicz
Wess Mitchell
Principal and co-founder of the Marathon Initiative; former Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs
Marathon Initiative; U.S. State Department
Episode: 'Great Power Diplomacy' w/ A. Wess Mitchell

Host

Tod Warner
Host of Evangelization & Culture Podcast; Word on Fire Institute

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 334 ratings
  • Oakeshott

    Excellent discussion. Interesting to compare to McGilchrist. He would be an interesting guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kiawahfej
    United Statesa month ago
  • Eucharist

    Fr. Gregory Pine is so well spoken. I truly enjoyed this episode and the Evangelization and Podcast as a whole. I’m always learning something and deepening my understanding and connection with my faith.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chelle0307
    United States7 months ago
  • College Beat

    Thank you for highlighting this aspect of WOF. I am discerning returning to youth and/or young adult ministry as I finish homeschooling my youngest. What a great resource.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DodgerBlues2020
    United States9 months ago
  • Dr Christopher West —

    — certainly likes to hear himself talk! Tod Warner’s podcast is usually excellent. This episode is difficult to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    KGNicho
    United States9 months ago
  • Good topics and guests

    It’s hard to find Catholic podcast that are lighthearted, but also explore your intellectual ability. This is one of them. I learned something new every time I listen. It encourages me to think about things I haven’t before. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaryKohl7
    United Statesa year ago

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'53 Days: How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy' w/ Tim Ryback
Q: Why did Hindenburg allow Hitler to consolidate power and not dismiss him earlier?
Hindenburg's age, monarchist instincts, possible information shielding, personal integrity, and political calculations created a situation where removing Hitler seemed risky or politically costly, allowing a gradual erosion of checks and balances rather than an abrupt purge.
'53 Days: How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy' w/ Tim Ryback
Q: What role did economics and grievance politics play in the ascent to power?
Grievance politics centered on the Versailles Treaty and wartime humiliation; he framed democracy as failing to deliver, used economic distress to broaden support, and exploited public fear to justify draconian measures, all while maintaining a legally plausible narrative.
'53 Days: How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy' w/ Tim Ryback
Q: Tim, how did Hitler manage to leverage the existing democratic structures to undermine them from within?
Hitler read the constitution well, used parliamentary tactics, co-opted and crushed rival right-wing factions, pursued targeted acts like press purges and civil service cleanups, and then exploited emergency powers to bypass democratic norms—creating a legal pathway to dictatorship.
Why I Am Not an Atheist w/ Christopher Beha
Q: What did you discover as you started with love, and how did that lead you back to a Catholic mass?
Starting with love required treating love as a metaphysical reality outside the self, which then led Beha back to the Catholic sacramental life as a meaningful embodiment of that reality rather than a purely abstract belief.
Why I Am Not an Atheist w/ Christopher Beha
Q: Could you begin by estimating how many books you conquered in your search and how long it took?
Beha explains that he read thousands of books, often more than 100 per year, as part of a lifelong quest to test ideas, with an emphasis on how philosophy challenges the reader and the desire to understand truth beyond surface conclusions.

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Conversations center on the intersection of culture, faith, literature, philosophy, and history, featuring renowned intellectuals and thought leaders. Each episode presents a deep-dive dialogue that often includes book recommendations and personal reflections from the host, with a steady emphasis on how ideas shape modern culture and public life. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy rigorous, idea-forward discussions across religion, humanities, and social theory, with a Catholic-influenced perspective that often intersects with broader cultural commentary. A notable strength is the host's role as curator, connecting guests to timely themes and classic texts in a way that's accessible to educated audiences and professionals s... more

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