
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 523 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||

Welcome back to the Word on Fire Show. I'm Matthew Petrusek, senior director of the Word on Fire Institute and the host of the Word on Fire Show. Thank you for joining us. In our last episode, Evangelization & Culture Podcast host Tod Worner began a ... more
Welcome back to the Word on Fire Show. I'm Matthew Petrusek, senior director of the Word on Fire Institute and the host of the Word on Fire Show. Thank you for joining us. Today, we're bringing you a special episode—a conversation from our very own E... more
Welcome back to the Word on Fire Show. I'm Matthew Petrusek, senior director of the Word on Fire Institute and the host of the Word on Fire Show. Thank you for joining us. As we continue this second half of a conversation from last year's Good News C... more
The Enlightenment believed reason was its own authority. Heteronomous authority was anathema. Autonomy was the ideal. Thus, the Church's hierarchical structure was viewed as enslaving. In light of this critique, Newman offered an insightful defense o... more
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I wanted something to help me understand and keep my mind on the Lord during lent, thank you
You have repeatedly said that all apostles but John were martyred. This is not supported historically. Please address this.
Thank you Matthew for your leadership. No longer do I need to FF through wasted seconds of ads and sales pitches. Well done and much improved!
Content is so clear, practical and relevant. Really thankful for it
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.
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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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The Word on Fire Show launched 10 years ago and published 523 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Word on Fire Show include:
1. Bishop Robert Barron
2. Dr. Todd Warner
3. N.T. Wright
4. Tammy Peterson
5. Patrick Deneen
6. Ro Khanna
7. Father Joseph Fessio
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