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The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

Bishop Robert Barron
Bishop Robert Barron
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Hans Urs Von Balthasar

Join Bishop Robert Barron for a weekly podcast on faith and culture. Find more episodes at WordOnFireShow.com and submit your questions at AskBishopBarron.com.

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In this lesson, Bishop Barron explains how Newman distinguishes between doctrinal development and corruption. A thorough explanation of this crucial issue requires a robust presentation of Newman's seven notes. Bishop Barron does just that!

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Pope Leo XIV has recently formally declared St. John Henry Newman—who was canonized only in 2019 by Pope Francis—a doctor of the Catholic Church, a recognition given only to 37 other saints in Catholicism's over 2000 year history. This places Newman ... more

Newman thinks that the fullness of an idea can best be manifested when it enters the play of lively minds. It grows and develops through the Church. Newman's organic imagery opens up an interesting way of thinking about the difference between develop... more

Newman's ​Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine​ is perhaps his greatest contribution to theology. In this essay, Newman considers why "development" is an important lens through which to understand the Church and her teachings.

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Dr. Todd Warner
Editor in Chief of Evangelization and Culture, the journal at the Word on Fire Institute.
Word on Fire Institute
Episode: WOF 504: The Meaning and Purpose of Beauty (Part 2)
N.T. Wright
Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford and biblical scholar
Wycliffe Hall, Oxford
Episode: WOF 493: The Bigger Story of the Bible with N.T. Wright (Part 1)
Tammy Peterson
Converted to the Catholic Church through significant life experiences
Episode: WOF 461: The Importance & Power of Prayer w/ Tammy Peterson: Part I
Patrick Deneen
Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
Episode: WOF 448: Freedom & Political Order w/ Patrick Deneen—Part I
Bishop Robert Barron
Founder of Word on Fire and Bishop of Winona-Rochester
Word on Fire
Episode: WOF 448: Freedom & Political Order w/ Patrick Deneen—Part I
Ro Khanna
Congressman representing California's 17th Congressional District
U.S. Congress
Episode: WOF 428: Talking Politics & Religion w/ Ro Khanna
Father Joseph Fessio
Founder of Ignatius Press and a well-formed theologian under key figures in Catholic theology
Ignatius Press
Episode: WOF 422: Being Formed by Ratzinger, De Lubac, and Balthasar w/ Fr. Joseph Fessio

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Matthew Petrusik
Senior Director of The Word on Fire Institute and the host of The Word on Fire Show.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 8k ratings
  • Heart Moving

    Wonderful show for Chrisrians of all denominations! Great thoughts on theology! I myself am of a Protestant denomination most of my life but have been searching. This presents the Catholic way of worship very well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Old timer person
    United States3 months ago
  • Nice podcast for general education, but not the truth

    For this very reason, God exalted him to a superior position and kindly gave him the name that is above every other name. Like 2000 years ago, it is the scribes who mislead. The ordinary members of the church understand logic. The truth is not difficult. An arrogant and condescending bishop.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Steinar Arntsen
    Norway5 months ago
  • Love this show

    I thought NT Wright was supposed to be intelligent? He proved the opposite this episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lagor123
    United States5 months ago
  • Brilliant and Brittle

    In the vein of Fulton Sheen, Bishop Barron has managed to reintroduce Christianity to a very broad audience in America and around the world. His passion and verve for sharing the gospel with depth is refreshing. He manages to bring together the seemingly mundane and the truly profound with beauty and in what he would describe as “panache.” He seems willing to speak with anyone. We need more like him. I pray for him and for WOF. While I believe in and support his mission, he is at times very brit... more

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    4
    Hagridsbeard1
    United States6 months ago
  • Great Apostolate

    As a former Protestant and Catholic convert, Bp Barron’s early positive reviews of Coen Bros films is what made known to me that one of the three Transcendentals of The Church is Beauty

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andhiggins
    United States6 months ago

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The podcast is often described as accessible and intellectually enriching, making deep theological concepts approachable.
Some note a desire for more engagement with a diversity of perspectives, especially in relation to modern social issues.
Many find Bishop Barron to be an inspiring and knowledgeable voice within the Catholic community.
Listeners appreciate the thought-provoking discussions that bridge faith and contemporary culture.
There is a mix of reviews praising the show's quality while also expressing disappointment with some specific episodes.

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WOF 508: How to Build on Conversion Momentum
Q: Is that something you would extend into how you would teach the faith to young people?
Yes, let the Bible be the Bible and draw people into its strangeness and surprise, which kids respond to.
WOF 506: Why Are So Many Young People Becoming Catholic?
Q: What have you found to be the most effective, impactful way to take young people from zero to one, or to get them really engaged intellectually?
Allowing their questions naturally to arise, responding to real questions rather than just giving them information they aren't interested in.
WOF 505: Bishop Barron's Q&A with Irish Pilgrims
Q: How do we deepen our faith?
Bishop Barron suggests prayer, spending time before the Blessed Sacrament, and engaging in social justice as effective means to deepen faith.
WOF 505: Bishop Barron's Q&A with Irish Pilgrims
Q: Is happiness a false god?
Bishop Barron clarifies that happiness, when properly defined as union with God, is not a false god but rather what everyone seeks; the right approach to happiness is to be ordered towards God.
WOF 505: Bishop Barron's Q&A with Irish Pilgrims
Q: What should young Catholics do regarding evangelization online?
Bishop Barron encourages young Catholics to engage with social media as it is second nature to them and to use it to evangelize and share their faith.

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What is The Word on Fire Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly exploration that intertwines themes of faith, culture, and spirituality, offering listeners a rich discourse primarily led by Bishop Robert Barron. The content often reflects on historic Christian doctrines, current cultural issues, and theological inquiries, making it relevant to contemporary believers. Listeners can expect engaging discussions about the intersections of contemporary societal movements with Catholic teaching, insights on biblical narratives, and deep reflections on beauty, truth, and goodness as understood through a Christian lens. This podcast sets itself apart with its commitment to intellectual rigor and accessibility, inviting all individuals, regardless of their faith background, to engage thoughtfully with C... more

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1. Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies
2. Pints With Aquinas
3. Evangelization & Culture Podcast
4. Catholic Saints
5. The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Recent guests on The Word on Fire Show include:

1. Dr. Todd Warner
2. N.T. Wright
3. Tammy Peterson
4. Patrick Deneen
5. Bishop Robert Barron
6. Ro Khanna
7. Father Joseph Fessio

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