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Evangelization & Culture Podcast

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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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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
Therese Cory
John and Jean Osterlie Associate Professor of Thomistic Studies, University of Notre Dame; Director of Jacques Maritain Center
University of Notre Dame; Jacques Maritain Center
Episode: The Jacques Maritain Center w/ Therese Cory & Christopher Enabnit
Christopher Enabnit
Program Manager, Jacques Maritain Center
Jacques Maritain Center, University of Notre Dame
Episode: The Jacques Maritain Center w/ Therese Cory & Christopher Enabnit
Michael Ortner
Author of The Catholic School Playbook; Catholic educator
Catholic School Playbook author, Word on Fire Institute contributor
Episode: How to Save Catholic Schools w/ Michael Ortner
Charles Duffy
Professor, scholar of Edwin O'Connor
Providence College / Boston writer and biographer
Episode: Machine Politics & "The Last Hurrah" w/ Charles Duffy

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Tod Worner
Host of Evangelization & Culture Podcast (Word on Fire Institute)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 328 ratings
  • 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 States5 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 States7 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 States7 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 States10 months ago
  • Poor audio

    Content is strong but audio is weak.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jonathan in Memphis
    United States2 years ago

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Some reviews note audio quality inconsistencies but consistently strong content and guest quality.

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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.
Why I Am Not an Atheist w/ Christopher Beha
Q: We come across a part early in the book where you write, I was 18 when my doubts began. So Chris, what happened?
Beha describes a period of doubt triggered by exposure to secular ideas and the crisis of faith amplified by personal experiences; he then follows a journey through different worldviews, ultimately seeking to understand how to live with belief rather than simply to prove or disprove it.
'The Making of the American Mind' w/ Matthew Spalding
Q: What was the process behind the drafting and editing of the Declaration?
A committee drafted an initial version, then Franklin, Adams, and others made edits; the document went through about 40–50 revisions in committee before further polishing in Congress.
'The Making of the American Mind' w/ Matthew Spalding
Q: Why did Jefferson end up as the primary drafter of the Declaration?
He was a strong writer with a reputation for clarity, chosen by the Congress because he could articulate complex ideas effectively and because he was not from Massachusetts, helping to balance regional influence.

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Conversations center on culture, faith, philosophy, history, and literature, featuring renowned Catholic intellectuals, educators, and authors. Episodes commonly explore the role of Thomism, education reform, classical canon, and cultural renewal through a faith-informed lens, often tying in practical implications for campuses, schools, and communities. A distinctive angle is pairing deep philosophical or literary critique with accessible, personal storytelling and concrete examples from contemporary Catholic life. Listeners likely appreciate rigorous ideas presented with pastoral insight and a clear inclination toward rebuilding culture around faith, reason, and beauty.

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1. Patrick J. Deneen
2. Christopher Beha
3. Matthew Spalding
4. William Deresiewicz
5. Wess Mitchell
6. Therese Cory
7. Christopher Enabnit
8. Michael Ortner

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