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The UnCommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr

Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr
Jesus Christ
Leadership
Catholic Church
Catholic Social Teaching
Kenosis
Philippians 2
John Henry Newman
Catholicism
René Girard
Skin In the Game
Rosary
Thomas Hobbes
Scapegoat
St. John Henry Newman
Mission and Communion
Artificial Intelligence
Threefold Office Of Christ
Christian Leadership
John 13
Duke University

A show about the Common Good (which is an uncommon topic--get it?), the Social Teaching of the Church, Servant Leadership, and the Social Reign of Jesus Christ.

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In this episode, Dr. Bud Marr sits down with Matthew David Wiseman — independent scholar, tutor, and author — for a wide-ranging conversation about one of the most theologically rich conversion stories you'll hear. Bo Bonner is traveling in Europe fo... more

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On this week’s episode of The UnCommon Good, Dr. Bud Marr welcomes returning guest Dr. Matthew Umbarger from Newman University in Wichita, Kansas.

Dr. Umbarger shares his remarkable journey from the Restoration Movement and missionary work in Israel... more

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Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada - Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson - Making It Personal with Bishop William Joens... more

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We wrap up the first group of episodes in our Reconsidered Leader series--bringing the theoretical to a close and opening up with Scripture for grouping #2.

Here, we look into the modern philosophical assumptions regarding leadership, whose flagship... more

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Christopher Altieri
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Joe Stopulos
Host of Man Up
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Renee Roden
Journalist and Catholic Morning Show contributor on religion and technology
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Episode: The Year in Religion and Tech: An Interview with Renee Roden
Philip G. Porter
Assistant Professor of Theology at St. Louis University in Madrid
St. Louis University Madrid
Episode: The Angelic Powers: An Interview with Dr. Philip Porter
Hayden Hagerman
Editor; ABD; Associate Editor, Word on Fire Academic
Book: Converting the Blue Devils, Becoming Catholic at Duke
Episode: Catholics In/From Protestant Seminary? An Interview with Hayden Hagerman
Charles Camosy
Author and bioethics professor
The UnCommon Good guest (OSV Press)
Episode: Dying Well and Killing Less - An Interview with Dr. Charles Camosy
Leah Libresco Sargeant
Author, public intellectual, policy analyst
Author of The Dignity of Dependence; Other Feminisms
Episode: Dependent. Distinguished. Dignity. An Interview with Leah Libresco Sargeant

Hosts

Bo Bonner
Host of The UnCommon Good with a focus on culture, faith, and leadership in Catholic media.
Dr. Bud Marr
Co-host and theologian with roles in academia and faith-based media.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Intellectually Meaty

    If you’re looking for something to sink your teeth into, you’ve got it here. The dialogical style allows you to penetrate the substance while humor keeps things light. Many thanks to hosts Bo, Bud, rotating guests, and Iowa Catholic Radio for these worthwhile conversations while the world clamors on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SryChrlie
    United States7 years ago
  • Ray

    Discovered this program on my local Catholic radio station in Oklahoma City. Best addition to our radio lineup. I truly love how deep they our willing to dig into the subjects they present.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ilm4gk
    United States8 years ago
  • Helps fill the void

    Listen to this show when your intellectual and spiritual needs filling simultaneously.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jdsewell
    United States9 years ago
  • Great!

    Really!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tresnap
    United States9 years ago

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Catholic Leadership and Reform: An Interview with Christopher Altieri
Q: What makes Leo XIV fit the Augustinian roots and how does this influence the cardinal's deliberations when selecting a pope?
Altieri explains that Augustine's anthropology and political theology undergird Leo XIV's approach, emphasizing a governance style rooted in moral seriousness, prudence, and a willingness to empower others rather than a solitary, top-down leadership.
Catholic Leadership and Reform: An Interview with Christopher Altieri
Q: So when you wrote this book and you published it, you know, how did that come about right around the time when a new Pope was being elected?
Dominic Matos at Bloomsbury Continuum asked for a biography on a tight deadline; Altieri pivoted to create a work that profiles the mind of the cardinals and the thinkable profile for a future pope, not a straight biography.

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A thoughtful series explores leadership through a Catholic lens, arguing that true leadership serves the common good and emerges from the body of the Church rather than celebrity or KPI-driven metrics. Episodes thread together kenosis, sacrificial leadership, integrity, and the threefold office of Christ, weaving scripture, Church teaching, and saints into practical guidance for governance, education, and organizational life. Notable angles include resisting charisma without virtue, embracing humility, and applying concepts like antifragility and “skin in the game” to real-world contexts such as schools, healthcare, and religious communities. The show often references Catholic schooling, church governance, and spiritual formation, offering ... more

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