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The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

Bishop Robert Barron
Bishop Robert Barron
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Cardinal Francis George
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Catholic Intellectual Tradition
St. Thomas Aquinas
Ecclesiology
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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St. Pope John Paul the II memorably observed that the Catholic Church comes from the eucharist and that the eucharist, in turn, comes from priests. As Bishop Barron noted in a recent letter to his diocese, "by an inescapable logic [therefore] no prie... more

Newman believed that a liberal arts education would instill a philosophical habit of mind in students, helping students reason to the foundational principles of every discipline and see how everything fits together. The philosophical habit of mind di... more

Religious freedom, especially for Christians, is under attack across the globe, including in the West–including right here in the United States. Whether insidiously in the form of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that block Christians from e... more

Theology is the queen of the sciences. It is not just one science among many but the principal organizing science. If it is taken out of this central organizing place, something else will take its place. In this lesson, Bishop Barron helps us underst... more

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Bishop Robert Barron
Bishop overseeing the diocese of Winona Rochester in Minnesota.
Diocese of Winona Rochester
Episode: WOF 522: What's It Like to Be a Catholic Bishop?
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 450: Freedom & Political Order w/ Patrick Deneen—Part II
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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Dr. Matthew Petrusik
Senior Director of The Word on Fire Institute and the host of The Word on Fire Show.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 8.1k ratings
  • This show is a gem

    I never regret pressing “play” on this show. It’s such a breath of fresh air compared to the news, politics, cultural chaos of other shows. Bishop Barron is so incredibly generous with his decades worth of knowledge. You can tell he’s truly invested in the Word and the Way. He loves his history and philosophy, so it’s not light listening but it forces the listener to really focus which is actually nice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simpleton Saint Rose
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States4 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.

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    1
    Steinar Arntsen
    Norway6 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 States7 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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    Hagridsbeard1
    United States7 months ago

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WOF 522: What's It Like to Be a Catholic Bishop?
Q: What made you become a priest?
Bishop Barron shares that he felt a calling, initially sparked by St. Thomas Aquinas, which transformed from an intellectual interest into a heartfelt commitment to give his life to God.
WOF 520: Defending Religious Freedom
Q: How can we be certain that the Catholic faith is the one true religion?
To know something is true, test it against reality; Catholicism coherently fits with various perspectives and experiences.
WOF 518: What Is the Christian Way of Caring for the Poor?
Q: How do we understand the category of social or structural sin in relationship to individual sin?
While sin is ultimately individual, certain societal elements can contribute to sinful behavior, hence we can speak of a 'sinful structure' that enables these behaviors.
WOF 518: What Is the Christian Way of Caring for the Poor?
Q: What is the church's view of poverty as a negative condition?
The church sees poverty broadly, not just as economic lack but as any state in which humanity is not fully realized; it fights against all forms of poverty.
WOF 518: What Is the Christian Way of Caring for the Poor?
Q: What does it mean to say that Charity is not optional, but a requirement of true worship?
It means that true worship inherently includes a commitment to charity; if one truly worships, they must also care for the poor as part of their worship.

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This podcast presents an engaging exploration of faith and culture through thoughtful discussions, primarily led by Bishop Robert Barron. Episodes often focus on significant themes within Catholicism, such as the role of theology in education, the church's social teachings, and the intersection of contemporary issues with religious beliefs. Noteworthy topics include the importance of beauty in worship, the nature of the Nicene Creed, and strategies for evangelization among youth. The format encourages listeners to reflect deeply on their faith while challenging cultural narratives, making it suitable for those interested in a serious examination of Christianity and its place in modern society.

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1. Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies
2. Pints With Aquinas
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1. Bishop Robert Barron
2. Dr. Todd Warner
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7. Father Joseph Fessio

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