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Evangelization & Culture Podcast

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Hungary
Nazi Party
Euthanasia
Nazi Ideology
The Power Of the Powerless
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
The Gulag Archipelago
Consciousness
Death Symposium
Anti-Nazi Resistance
Dietrich Von Hildebrand
Václav Havel
Conversion
Children's Literature
Authenticity

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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Operators. Manipulators. Cynical. Corrupt. Sadly, these are caustic terms forever used to describe politicians. But, in truth, are politicians entirely bad? Submerged in the incorrigible human condition, are they beyond all hope of authenticity, rede... more

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"When you read Shakespeare," Justice Antonin Scalia's high school English teacher thundered, "Shakespeare's not on trial, you are." What are we to do about college students purportedly incapable of reading, much less finishing, great novels? We are t... more

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Imagine you had ninety minutes to sit with an eminent philosopher who is also a devout Catholic and ask the most vexing questions about our faith. What would you ask? Does science disprove God? Are faith and reason opposed? Why isn't God's existence ... more

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What goes into the making of a saint? How does it feel to listen to testimonies, investigate miracles, and explore the lives of Mother Teresa and Padre Pio, Pier Giorgio Frassati and Fr. Damien of Molokai? What are the inner workings of the Holy See ... more

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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
Father Gregory Pine
Priest, professor, and author of Your Eucharistic Identity
Dominican House of Studies
Episode: Your Eucharistic Identity w/ Fr. Gregory Pine
Dwight Lindley
Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale College.
Hillsdale College
Episode: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol w/ Dwight Lindley
Thomas Albert Howard
Professor of humanities and history and holder of the Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg Chair in Christian Ethics at Valparaiso University.
Valparaiso University
Episode: Broken Altars: Secularist Violence in Modern History w/ Thomas Albert Howard
Robert Cording
Professor and poet, author of Finding the World's Fullness
Episode: Finding the World's Fullness w/ Robert Cording
George Jacobson
General of the Marian Militia and social media influencer
Episode: How the Young Evangelize the Young w/ George Jacobson

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Tod Worner
Host of Evangelization & Culture Podcast; frequently presents reflections and book recommendations.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 318 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 Statesa month 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 States3 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 States3 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 States6 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 the show's combination of depth and accessibility, noting it as a strong resource for faith-based cultural discussion.
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Some episodes receive critique for audio quality or guest dynamics, but overall content is regarded as thoughtful and intellectually engaging.

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Machine Politics & "The Last Hurrah" w/ Charles Duffy
Q: How does national politics interact with local machines in the novel's arc?
National shifts, particularly Roosevelt-era policies and later the Great Society, erode local machines by distributing patronage and social welfare, reducing the machines' leverage.
Machine Politics & "The Last Hurrah" w/ Charles Duffy
Q: What role does storytelling play in Skeffington's political style?
Storytelling is central; Skeffington uses anecdotes to engage people, convey wisdom, and sustain the political machine, reflecting a distinctly Irish-American narrative tradition.
Machine Politics & "The Last Hurrah" w/ Charles Duffy
Q: Who exactly is Frank Skeffington, and is he modeled on a real figure?
He is presented as a master politician and a benevolent yet flawed Irish boss; the guest notes he's partly modeled on real Boston figures like James Michael Curley, though with nuanced differences.
The Virtue of Reading Classic Literature w/ Dr. Jennifer Frey
Q: Is there ever a concern that without proper guidance, young readers might abandon classical literature?
Community and shared reading experiences are more important than pure guidance; a collaborative environment helps students persist and develop their own interpretive abilities.
Is Belief Believable? w/ Dr. Christopher Kaczor
Q: How does the recognition that you don't know contribute to greater enlightenment?
Kaczor suggests that acknowledging our ignorance can lead us to deeper understanding, as it motivates us to search for truth.

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Thoughtful conversations that blend faith, culture, literature, and philosophy with prominent Catholic intellectuals. Episodes typically center on big ideas—faith and reason, the role of religion in modern society, ethics, and the arts—often anchored by a guest who is a scholar, writer, or clergy member. The host guides these discussions with accessible questions, personal reflections, and recommended readings, resulting in rich, idea-forward conversations that appeal to educated listeners seeking intellectual engagement with spirituality and culture. A standout aspect is the cross-disciplinary mix: theology sits alongside philosophy, history, and literary critique, all with a Catholic lens that invites reflection and practical paths for li... more

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1. Charles Duffy
2. Jennifer Frey
3. Dr. Christopher Kaczor
4. Monsignor Robert Sarno
5. Father Gregory Pine
6. Dwight Lindley
7. Thomas Albert Howard
8. Robert Cording

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