
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 51 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessChristianityReligion & SpiritualityMental Health | |||

Today I’m resharing the second of a two-part series from the first season of Third Space. This is a conversation I had with Dr. Marcus Mescher about liberation theology and what it means to have a preferential option for survivors. I think what Marcu... more
Today I’m resharing the first of a two-part series from the first season of Third Space. This is a conversation I had with Dr. Marcus Mescher about liberation theology and what it means to have a preferential option for survivors. I think what Marcus... more
It was a lot of fun last night talking with Sarah Carter and Ricardo Simmonds about Pope Leo’s new encyclical on safeguarding humanity during the age of AI, Magnifica Humanitas.
We discussed why we think the encyclical is getting as much attention a... more
Today I’m resharing an episode from February of 2025, in the first season of Third Space. This is a conversation I had with Esther Harber.
Esther Harber is a devoted Catholic living with her husband and daughters in Ohio. She is a convert from a fun... more
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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!
Paul is dealing with issues that require deep humility and repentance from Catholics. A much needed voice.
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!
The “About” says it all, and Paul Fahey’s work and voice on crucial matters in the Church is generous and trustworthy.
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This show features thoughtful, sometimes provocative conversations about Catholic theology, church governance, social justice, and reform. Hosts and guests explore Vatican II interpretations, conscience, lay leadership, and pastoral challenges, often tying theology to real-world issues like abuse reforms, dignity of the vulnerable, and contemporary culture. Episodes tend to combine scholarly critique with personal anecdotes, aiming for nuanced discussion rather than partisan positions, and often foreground the experiences of clergy, educators, and lay ministers who are shaping church life today.
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Recent guests on Third Space Podcast include:
1. Marcus Mescher
2. Ricardo Simmonds
3. David Lantigua
4. Sister Carino Hodder
5. Shaun Blanchard
6. Julia Sadusky
7. Anne Carpenter
8. Rhonda Miska
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