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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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Is our system of American education forming young adults who can achieve nearly anything but discern almost nothing? Are we striving to create masters of facts and monsters of efficiency or men and women of wisdom and purpose? What happens when the "... more

French Foreign Minister Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord quipped, "A diplomat who says 'yes' means 'maybe,' a diplomat who says 'maybe' means 'no,' and a diplomat who says 'no' is no diplomat." President Harry Truman observed, "Tact is the abil... more

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How did a young agnostic wracked with doubt and contemplating suicide become one of the greatest Catholic philosophers of the twentieth century? Join me as I talk with Therese Cory and Christopher Enabnit of the University of Notre Dame's Jacques Mar... more

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Catholic schools are indispensable to the proper formation of our young. Many are blessed with visionary leaders, devoted teachers, balanced budgets, and a heart for Christ. But many Catholic schools struggle with tepid leadership, burned-out teacher... more

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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
Jennifer Frey
Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tulsa
University of Tulsa
Episode: The Virtue of Reading Classic Literature w/ Dr. Jennifer Frey
Dr. Christopher Kaczor
Professor of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University and author
Episode: Is Belief Believable? w/ Dr. Christopher Kaczor
Monsignor Robert Sarno
Formerly with the Vatican Dicastery of the Causes of the Saints, a priest, and consultant for canonization causes.
Diocese of Brooklyn
Episode: The Making of a Saint w/ Monsignor Robert Sarno

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

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 326 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 States3 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 States5 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 States5 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 States8 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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Listeners praise thoughtful, intelligent conversations that deepen faith and understanding.
The show is seen as a valuable resource for those seeking to integrate faith with culture and education.
Some reviews note audio quality inconsistencies but consistently strong content and guest quality.

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How to Save Catholic Schools w/ Michael Ortner
Q: What role do parents play in the renewal of Catholic schools?
Parents are the primary educators; schools should partner with them, involve them in formation efforts, and keep open channels of communication to ensure mission alignment and reinforce the home-school-parish ecosystem.
How to Save Catholic Schools w/ Michael Ortner
Q: How should a Catholic school differentiate itself in the market?
By embedding authentic Catholic identity at the core, integrating faith with reason, and delivering a liberal arts education that honors classics while incorporating modern pedagogy, thereby attracting educators who are on fire for their faith and committed to formation across mind and soul.
How to Save Catholic Schools w/ Michael Ortner
Q: What happened to Catholic school enrollment over the past decades?
Ortner explains a complex mix of factors: decline in religious vocations, higher tuition, secularizing forces, rising emphasis on college and career prep, and increased competition from well-funded public schools, all contributing to a departure from a distinctly Catholic liberal arts formation.
'The Desecration of Man' w/ Dr. Carl Trueman
Q: What practical steps can Christians take to counteract these trends in daily life and in their communities?
Cultivate creed, cult, and code: teach the faith clearly (creed), shape worship to reinforce that faith (cult), and enact hospitable, everyday practices (code) that humanize others and foster genuine communities that reveal the gospel in action.
'The Desecration of Man' w/ Dr. Carl Trueman
Q: What role does sexuality play in the desecration of religious sensibility, and how has the melding of sex with identity affected faith?
Sexuality is historically sacred in many traditions; when it is reframed as recreation or identity, it becomes instrumentalized, which erodes relational duties and the moral framework surrounding sex, ultimately undermining the religious understanding of human embodiment and the sacredness of the body.

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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. The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture
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Recent guests on Evangelization & Culture Podcast include:

1. William Deresiewicz
2. Wess Mitchell
3. Therese Cory
4. Christopher Enabnit
5. Michael Ortner
6. Charles Duffy
7. Jennifer Frey
8. Dr. Christopher Kaczor

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