Way of the Fathers
CatholicCulture.orgA podcast about the Fathers and Doctors of the Church—the foundational figures of Christian history. A production of CatholicCulture.org, hosted by Jim Papandrea (formerly by Mike Aquilina). Currently covering all the Doctors of the Church! Seasons: 1: Church Fathers 2: Early Ecumenical Councils 3: Cities of God 4: Heresies 5: Doctors of the Church
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 176 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityHistoryReligion & Spirituality | |||
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St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696 - 1787) is one of the most popular and widely-read spiritual writers of all time, and yet his most significant contribution to the Church was his moral theology, including the guidance he gave to clergy for hearing confess... more
St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696 - 1787) was a priest, bishop, spiritual director, retreat leader, musician and composer. Co-founder of the Redemptorists, he was a teacher of prayer, and a very popular confessor, who knew how to bring people to repentance... more
St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) has been called a spiritual director by correspondence, for his many letters, and for the fact that he was a pioneer of Catholic publishing, spreading his pamphlets across Switzerland, writing for the spiritual growth... more
What St. Peter Canisius and St. Lawrence of Brindisi did for Germany, St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) did for Switzerland. Born just three years after John Calvin died, St. Francis de Sales found the Catholics of Geneva a persecuted minority, but by... more
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- Part of my holy hour
I listen to one of these fascinating talks every morning. As a very ordinary Catholic the inspire and enrich my prayers. I pray for your continued success. God bless
Apple Podcasts5scotcathteach
United Kingdom2 months ago - Disappointing.
Oversimplifications so extreme that they become wrong, ham-fisted attempts to shoehorn in the host’s ideas of contemporary religious topics, and claims that mystics write on the same level as Scripture. Rather than actually trying to tell the story of the Church, it’s giving a defensive narrative, focused on refuting the host’s ideas of “attacks” on Christianity. Not worth the time after the first season.
Apple Podcasts1Zaspac
United States8 months ago - God bless you 🙏
Thank you for doing what you do.
Apple Podcasts5Nnvcca
Canadaa year ago - Obsessed
I found this podcast while searching for some supplemental information as I read The Fathers Know Best by Jimmy Akin. This podcast is so engaging and thorough. Can’t stop listening!
Apple Podcasts5CradleCatUnited States2 years ago - Well Researched
A great resource to give background on the early church fathers succinct to the point and very informative. Look forward to these.
Apple Podcasts5cnataliziaUnited States2 years ago
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A historically focused, theology-rich program that explores the Fathers and Doctors of the Church through biographical episodes, doctrinal context, and historical impact. The show blends deep scholarship with accessible storytelling, covering figures from the early Church through the Reformation era and beyond, and often ties their writings and reforms to broader Catholic theology and practice. A notable strength is its ability to connect historical figures to contemporary Catholic life, while maintaining a clear, structured format that makes complex topics approachable for educated listeners, educators, and clergy preparing teaching or outreach material.
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