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The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

Bishop Robert Barron
Bishop Robert Barron
Freedom
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Catholicism
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Catholic Church
Vatican II
Objective Values
Christmas
Ignatius Press
Theological Education
Cardinal Francis George
Responsibility
Christianity
Incarnation
Corporal Works Of Mercy
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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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. For the last two episodes, Evangelization & Culture Podcast host Tod Worner ha... 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. 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

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Father Steve Grunow
CEO of Word on Fire and a priest
Word on Fire
Episode: WOF 531: Social Media in Light & Darkness (pt. 3)
Tod Worner
Host of Evangelization & Culture Podcast
Evangelization & Culture
Episode: WOF 531: Social Media in Light & Darkness (pt. 3)
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 Catholicism through trials and grace
Episode: WOF 463: The Importance & Power of Prayer w/ Tammy Peterson: Part II
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
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 Petrusek
Host of The Word on Fire Show; Senior Director of The Word on Fire Institute; frequent host on episodes analyzed.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 8.1k ratings
  • Bishop Barron and his Word on Fire Ministry has changed my life! 🙏

    Bishop Barron is a gift from God as far as I’m concerned. His content on the Word on Fire app has open my eyes, educated me on profound ways, inspired me beyond imagine, and has contributed to my immense thankfulness and gratitude that I am Catholic. To be Catholic is to be in communion with ✨Christ’s✨ True Church, and is the most complete communion with Our Lord Jesus Christ Himself. To say that I give Bishop Barron and his content 5🌟 is insufficient based upon the impact he has made on me. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Solid Contact
    United Statesa month ago
  • I wanted something to help me understand and keep my mind on the Lord during lent, thank you

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United Statesa month ago
  • Martyrdom

    You have repeatedly said that all apostles but John were martyred. This is not supported historically. Please address this.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    willow-sc
    United States2 months ago
  • Now many weeks later…still am so thankful for the “new” weekly podcast format

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    abp4567891234
    United States2 months ago
  • Clarity and Depth

    Content is so clear, practical and relevant. Really thankful for it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DPW1994
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate accessibility of complex topics and the focus on evangelization through media.

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WOF 526: The Early Days w/ Bishop Barron & Fr. Steve (pt. 1)
Q: What were you hoping to accomplish when Word on Fire was in its infancy?
The goal was to introduce people to Jesus and emphasize outward proclamation rather than internal church disputes.
WOF 524: The Dangers of Life Becoming Too Easy
Q: How can we respond to fallen away Catholics who say God loves them just the way they are?
God loves us and wills our good, wanting us to grow beyond patterns of life that hurt us, urging a return to the faith for true fulfillment.
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.

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

This show centers on Catholic faith, culture, and evangelization, often exploring the role of beauty, truth, and intellectual engagement in shaping public discourse. Episodes frequently examine theology, church teaching, and education, with frequent discussions of prominent Catholic thinkers and leaders, media strategy for evangelization, and the interplay between faith and modern culture. The format tends to blend liturgical imagination with practical commentary for a broad audience of engaged Catholics and religiously curious listeners, sometimes featuring conversations with bishops, theologians, and media professionals. A notable strength is the ability to translate deep theological topics into accessible, story-driven discussions that a... more

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1. Father Steve Grunow
2. Tod Worner
3. Dr. Todd Warner
4. N.T. Wright
5. Tammy Peterson
6. Patrick Deneen
7. Bishop Robert Barron
8. Ro Khanna

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