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Third Space Podcast

Paul Fahey
Catholic Church
Spiritual Abuse
Mental Health
Catholicism
Pope Francis
Vatican II
Catholic Social Teaching
Hope
Conscience
Evangelization
Pope Leo
Sexual Education
Awake
Human Dignity
Descent Into Light
ICE
Purity Culture
Parenting
Gender Identity
Vulnerability

In the Third Space we will discuss the good and the ugly in the Church. We will live in the grey—avoiding easy answers and black and white fundamentalism—in order to hold on to all that is true. www.catholicthirdspace.com

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Latest Episodes

As we approach the anniversary of Pope Leo’s election, I spoke with Sr. Carino Hodder about his first year as the Supreme Pontiff. We talked about how Leo’s Augustian background may be shaping his governing style, as well as how we see him as the “Ca... more

Last time I had Shaun on, we discussed St. John Henry Newman becoming a doctor of the Church. In this episode, we followed up that conversation to talk about Newman’s thoughts on personal conscience and the sensus fidei, and what that means for Pope ... more

It was great last night talking with Sarah Carter and Shaun Blanchard about Pope Leo’s ongoing catechesis on the documents of Vatican II

Highlights included discussion about the senses fidei (what does it mean and is universal consensus even possibl... more

**This episode was recorded on March 25, a week before the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 against the Colorado law banning therapists from practicing conversion therapy on minors

Dr. Julia Sadusky graciously joined me again on the podcast, this time to dis... more

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Recent Guests

Julia Sadusky
Dr. Julia Sadusky, psychologist and author
Lux Counseling and Consulting; Ave Maria Press (author of several Catholic parenting books)
Episode: 36: Julia Sadusky - Conversion Therapy & Chiles v. Salazar
Anne Carpenter
Professor of Theological Studies, Saint Louis University; author
Saint Louis University
Episode: 34: Anne Carpenter - Balthasar and the Catholic Right
Rhonda Miska
A preacher, writer, spiritual director, and lay ecclesial minister.
Church of St. Timothy
Episode: 32: Rhonda Miska - Ministering in Minneapolis
Jenn Morson
Freelance writer and investigative journalist
Episode: 31: Jenn Morson - Feeling Betrayed by the Pro-Life Movement
Monica Pope
Catechist with over 30 years of experience, co-founder of Practical Kerygma.
Practical Kerygma, Catholic Media Company
Episode: 30: Monica Pope - Crisis of Hope
Shaun Blanchard
Lecturer in theology at the University of Notre Dame Australia and an authority on early modern and modern Catholicism.
University of Notre Dame Australia
Episode: 28: Shaun Blanchard - Hermeneutic of Reform
Amy Grey
Author and advocate for spiritual care and well-being
Into the Grey YouTube Channel
Episode: 27: Amy Grey - Respecting Conscience
Sister Danielle
Sister of the Little Way, co-host of the Descent Into Light podcast
Sisters of the Little Way
Episode: 25: Sisters of the Little Way - Descent Into Light
Sister Theresa
Sister of the Little Way, co-host of the Descent Into Light podcast
Sisters of the Little Way
Episode: 25: Sisters of the Little Way - Descent Into Light

Host

Paul Fahey
Host of the Third Space Podcast; Catholic commentator and writer. Guides conversations on doctrine, evangelization, and church life.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Smart and Insightful

    This podcast is one of the few I have found that honors the richness of our Catholic tradition while including all that is beautiful and good and areas that need to heal. I'm very grateful to have found it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrTim4
    United Statesa month ago
  • Keeping Catholics Honest!

    Paul is dealing with issues that require deep humility and repentance from Catholics. A much needed voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jtorr183
    United Statesa year ago
  • A returning baptized catholic

    I can’t say enough about Paul Fahey, the host of Third Space. He really emphasizes topics so important to me. I feel validated and heard when I listen to Paul and his guests. Thank you, Paul!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BDD20240
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Generous Space

    The “About” says it all, and Paul Fahey’s work and voice on crucial matters in the Church is generous and trustworthy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    littlegale
    United States2 years ago

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Keeping Catholics Honest!, listeners appreciate humility and accountability in church discourse.
A returning baptized catholic, listeners feel validated and heard by thoughtful discussions.
A Generous Space, audiences see the host's work as generous and trustworthy.

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37: Shaun Blanchard - “to conscience first, and to the Pope afterwards”
Q: How was Newman's understanding of conscience shaped by his historical context, and how does it relate to Vatican II's vision of conscience?
Newman's conscience was formed as a sovereign inner voice that aligns with God but remains mediated by the Church's authority. The discussion highlights that conscience should lead to loyalty to the truth as discerned within the ecclesial community, acknowledging the magisterium's role without replacing personal conscience. The guest notes that Vatican II's emphasis on the laity and universal discernment echoes Newman's insistence on conscience being guided within a community of faith.
34: Anne Carpenter - Balthasar and the Catholic Right
Q: Why did you write Raising the Bastions and what does it critique about the American Catholic Right?
The essay critiques how some on the American Catholic Right treat Balthasar as a weapon in political or cultural battles, often equating orthodoxy with aggressive political stances; it argues for a more nuanced understanding that respects complexity, intellectual honesty, and the risks of coercive power.
34: Anne Carpenter - Balthasar and the Catholic Right
Q: Who is Hans Urs von Balthasar and why does he matter to this conversation?
Balthasar is a 20th-century Swiss Catholic theologian known for his work on beauty, the Church, and the interplay of revelation and culture; he influenced Anglophone Catholicism and ecumenism, and his ideas invite us to think critically about power, vulnerability, and how the Church engages the modern world.
Leo Live
Q: Why do you think people can't find that friendship or relationship with God through the constructs of religion?
People often feel obscured by the behavior of others in the church, which distances them from God. They expect the church to embody the gospel instead of merely preaching it.
Leo Live
Q: Can Leo be trying to get at a sort of Pelagianism that has gotten into church life and practice?
Yes, Leo is trying to emphasize that our relationship with God is based on friendship and grace, not on our own merits or good works, countering the notion of achieving God through our actions.

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This program centers on nuanced discussions about Catholic life, doctrine, and culture, often examining big-picture themes like Vatican II, church unity, evangelization, conscience, and the lived realities of parish life. Across episodes, guests range from theologians and catechists to pastors and writers, with frequent attention to spiritual abuse, mental health within faith, and the church's engagement with society and policy. The show stands out for its willingness to wrestle with difficult issues—avoiding easy answers while exploring how tradition, mercy, and personal experience intersect in contemporary Catholicism.

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7. Amy Grey
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