
Tangents show us how close things really are. Join Fr. Sam Kachuba, Matt Sperrazza, and their guests as they connect Catholicism to sports, art, music (and everything else)!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 181 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Pope Leo XIV just released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, on artificial intelligence and human dignity — and in this episode of The Tangent, Matt Sperrazza and Fr. Sam explain what it actually says and why it matters.
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Matt is joined by Gary Michuta to discuss his new book Messiah: Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled in Christ.
Gary is a returning guest to the show you can listen to his previous episode here.
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Fr. Ed Broom joins Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza in order to discuss his newest book, 10 Weeks to Spiritual Advancement. The book is not just an explanation of Saint Ignatius of Loyola's spiritual exercises, it is a 10 week, at home retreat thro... more
Fr. Sam Kachuba was invited to give a presentation to the new Chesterton Academy of Blessed Michael McGivney in New Haven, CT.
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Matt & Fr. Sam sit down with friend of the show Dr. Dan Schneider to discuss Modernism. They defined the heresy and connected it to past and present events in the life of the Church, this includes everything from:
the error of Magisterialism
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Fr. Sam and Matt sit down with Dr. Paul Taylor to discuss the Hardiness Effect, Dr. Taylor's new book about growing from stress in order to live a fuller life. The short of it is that cultivating hardiness will help you liver a fuller life. After all... more
Father Sam and Matt Sperrazza sit down to chat about his new gig...
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In this episode, Vince Benevento shares his personal journey from a troubled youth to leading a men's mental health practice. He discusses the crisis of formation in young men, the impact of technology and social media, and the importance of strong m... more
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This show blends Catholicism with everyday culture, leadership, technology, sports, film, and current events through long-form conversations with clergy, academics, and Catholic professionals. Episodes frequently center on faith-informed leadership, family and community life, and the practical application of doctrine in modern society, often featuring guests who are theologians, authors, military leaders, filmmakers, or policy experts. A distinctive thread is explicit engagement with contemporary issues—technology usage, media, social trends, and public life—while maintaining a clear emphasis on prayer, spiritual formation, and Catholic living. The format tends to mix personal storytelling, expert insights, and behind-the-scenes perspective... more
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