Catholic Theology Show
Episodes
The Christian Call to Mission w/ Fr. John Riccardo | Ep. 69
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can we embrace the Christian call to mission in today’s world? In this episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Catholic priest and founde...
The Theology of a Hero w/ Dr. Matthew Levering | Ep. 68
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How has the Catholic “giant” of our time, Bishop Robert Barron, evangelized and catechized this generation? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Dr. ...
J.R.R. Tolkien and the Catechesis on Creation w/ Joseph Pearce | Ep. 67
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can creation be good when sin and evil exist? Today, Dr. Dauphinais and Catholic scholar Joseph Pearce discuss The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien,...
A Catholic Approach to Fertility w/ Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk | Ep. 66
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is Catholic bioethics and how should it guide our approach to fertility and infertility? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk...
Learning to Pray with Saint Bonaventure w/ Fr. Rick Martignetti | Ep. 65
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to perfect our love for God? In this episode, Dr. Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Rick Martignetti, Franciscan priest and director of ...
Leaf by Niggle w/ Joseph Pearce | Ep. 64
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What truths about the world and human experience can short stories reveal? In today’s episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Catholic scholar Joseph Pe...
A Foretaste of Future Glory w/ Fr. Romanus Cessario | Ep. 63
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does Christ work in the Church through the Sacraments? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais converses with Fr. Romanus Cessario, Adam Cardinal Maida prof...
C. S. Lewis's Miracles w/ Fr. Joseph Fessio | Ep. 62
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are miracles likely and believable? In today’s episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Fr. Joseph Fessio, founder and editor of Ignatius Press and found...
The Wisdom of Fairyland w/ Joseph Pearce | Ep. 61
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can myths and fairy stories help us to better understand reality? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Catholic academic Joseph Pearce discuss J.R.R. Tol...
Understanding the Angels w/ Dr. Mark Miravalle | Ep. 60
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
God and His holy angels exist but so does Satan – how can this be? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Mark Miravalle, Chair of Mariolo...
Aiming for Virtue and Athletic Victory w/ Alan Webb | Ep. 59
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a connection between perseverance on the playing field and in the spiritual life? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais shares a conversation with Al...
Walker Percy and the Crisis of Meaning w/ Dr. Justin Bonanno | Ep. 58
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have we irrecoverably lost the true meanings of words and symbols? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Dr. Justin Bonanno, assistant professor ...
Suffering in Theology of the Body w/ Fr. Joseph Lugalambi | Ep. 57
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to view suffering as a meaningful gift? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Fr. Joseph Lugalambi, adjunct professor of theology a...
The Sacraments w/ Dr. Roger Nutt | Ep. 56
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why are the sacraments so prominent in Catholicism? Today, Dr. Roger Nutt, provost and professor of theology at Ave Maria University, returns to the s...
Can We Prove God Exists? w/ Dr. Joseph Trabbic | Ep. 55
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can natural reason show us the existence of God? Today, Dr. Dauphinais converses with Dr. Joseph Trabbic, professor of philosophy at Ave Maria Univers...
What is Fundamental Theology? w/ Fr. Guy Mansini | Ep. 54
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does Theology clarify God’s voice in revelation? Today, Dr. Dauphinais converses with Fr. Guy Mansini, Benedictine priest and Max Seckler Chair ...
Healing Women from Sexual Addictions w/ Rachael Killackey | Ep. 53
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If both men and women struggle with sexual sin, is healing possible? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Rachael Killackey, alumna of Ave Maria...
Encountering Christ in Secular Society w/ Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone | Ep. 52
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can a Catholic education shape the secular political world? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of the Archdioce...
The Last Battle and How to Die Well | Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis | Ep. 51
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can we live in a way that prepares us for death? In this seventh and final episode of the “Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis” miniseries, Dr. Dauph...
The Magician’s Nephew and Strength in Suffering | Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis | Ep. 50
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why does God allow us to suffer? In the sixth installment of “Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis,” Dr. Michael Dauphinais discusses The Magician’s Nep...
Conversion, Communication, The Horse, and His Boy | Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis | Ep. 49
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can our pride prevent us from speaking the truth? In the fifth part of “Into Narnia with C. S. Lewis”, Dr. Dauphinais turns to The Horse and His B...
The Silver Chair and Seeing God | Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis | Ep. 48
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do miracles conflict with human reason? In this fourth installment of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis,” Dr. Michael Dauphinais discusses The Silver C...
Desire, Glory, and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader | Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis | Ep. 47
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can we truly desire God, or does our worldliness limit us? In the third episode of the “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis” miniseries, Dr. Dauphinais sp...
Courage in Prince Caspian | Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis | Ep. 46
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why is courage necessary for all other virtues? In this second episode of the “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis” miniseries, Dr. Michael Dauphinais dis...
Mere Christianity & The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe | Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis | Ep. 45
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What can C.S. Lewis show us about Christianity? In this first episode of “Into Narnia with C.S. Lewis”—a Catholic Theology Show miniseries—Dr....
Creation and the Big Bang w/ Sister Mary Elizabeth Merriam, O.P. | Ep. 44
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can we believe in the Big Bang Theory and God's Creation? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Sister Mary Elizabeth Merriam, O.P., discuss how the union...
Developing a Personal Relationship with Christ w/ Mike Timmis | Ep. 43
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can we connect with Christ personally? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Mike Timmis, author and former chairman of Prison Fellowship Inte...
Truth and the Catholic University w/ Father Juan Vélez | Ep. 42
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why must higher education be dedicated to the truth of faith and revelation? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais converses with Father Juan Vélez, a priest...
The Philosophy of Femininity and Masculinity w/ Dr. Maria Fedoryka | Ep. 41
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can we define femininity and masculinity in an age opposed to objectivity? In this episode, Dr. Dauphinais talks with Dr. Maria Fedoryka, associat...
Serving the Mission of the Church w/ Fr. John Riccardo | Ep. 40
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ in today’s world? In this episode, Dr. Dauphinais sits down with Fr. John Riccardo, priest for the Arch...
Augustine's Teaching on Grace w/ Dr. Gerald Boersma | Ep. 39
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What can the writings of St. Augustine teach us about original sin and salvation? In this episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Dr. Gerald Boers...
Why You Should Read Dante's Divine Comedy w/ Dr. Deana Basile Kelly | Ep. 38
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does Dante’s journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven show us today? Dr. Dauphinais converses with Dr. Deana Basile Kelly, professor of lite...
A Thomistic View of the Real Presence w/ Dr. Jeffrey Walkey | Ep. 37
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do we know Christ is present in the Holy Eucharist? In this episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais talks with Dr. Jeffrey Walkey, assistant professor of ...
The Holy Eucharist as Sacrifice w/ Dr. Lawrence Feingold | Ep. 36
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why did Jesus institute the Eucharist? In this episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais converses with Dr. Lawrence Feingold, professor of theology at Kenrick-...
The Theology of Tolkien w/ Joseph Pearce | Ep. 35
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is the most popular book of the 20th century a “fundamentally Catholic work”? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by acclaimed Catholic writer...
Why Do We Need Marian Consecration? w/ Dr. Mark Miravalle | Ep. 34
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is devotion to Our Lady central to our relationship with Christ? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Mark Miravalle, Constance Schifflin ...
An Introduction to Christology w/ Dr. Bruce Marshall | Ep. 33
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who is Jesus and what does He do for us? In this episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Bruce Marshall, professor of Theology at Southern ...
I am the Bread of Life w/ Father Thomas Weinandy, O.F.M. Cap. | Ep. 32
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do we receive from the Eucharist? In this episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais talks with author and theologian Father Thomas Weinandy, O.F.M. Cap., t...
The Holy Eucharist and the Bible w/ Dr. John Bergsma | Ep. 31
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Eucharist Biblical? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. John Bergsma, professor of theology at the Franciscan University of Steube...
Further Up and Further In w/ Joseph Pearce | Ep. 30
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can stories like the Chronicles of Narnia bring us closer to reality? Dr. Michael Dauphinais shares another conversation with acclaimed Catholic write...
The Holy Eucharist and the Early Church w/Michael Heintz | Ep. 29
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can the Church Fathers help us recover Eucharistic devotion? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais welcomes Msgr. Michael Heintz, academic dean at Mount S...
Finding Christ in Holy Week w/ Dr. Daniel Lendman | Ep. 28
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can Holy Week bring us deeper into the Eucharistic liturgy? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Dr. Daniel Lendman, assistant professor of ...
Reclaiming Vatican II w/ Fr. Blake Britton | Ep. 27
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can Catholics embrace the Second Vatican Council? This week, Dr. Dauphinais is joined by Fr. Blake Britton, author at the Word on Fire Institute, to t...
The Importance of Studying Theology Daily w/ Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. | Ep. 26
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for practical ways to study Theology daily? This week, Dr. Dauphinais welcomes Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P., professor of Systematic and Moral Theo...
God Became Man w/ Joseph Pearce | Ep. 25
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does Christ’s humanity teach us about ourselves? This week, Dr. Dauphinais is joined again by acclaimed Catholic writer and scholar Joseph Pear...
Catholics in Early America w/ Dr. Michael Breidenbach
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Were Catholics included in the religious toleration of America’s founding? This week, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Michael Breidenbach,...
G.K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy and God's Creation w/ Fr. Joseph Fessio
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can the mysteries of creation lead us closer to Christ? Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Fr. Joseph Fessio, founder of Ignatius Press and founding p...
What Does it Mean to be Holy? w/ Dr. Scott Hahn | Ep. 22
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since God alone is holy, can we be holy as well? This week, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Scott Hahn, president and founder of the St. Pau...
An Introduction to Chestertonian Theology w/ Joseph Pearce | Ep. 21
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What makes G.K. Chesterton so compelling? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with acclaimed Catholic writer and scholar Joseph Pearce to hear his insigh...
Why Study Catholic Theology w/ Dr. William Riordan | Ep. 20
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why build a curriculum around theology? Dr. Michael Dauphinais welcomes Dr. William Riordan, Professor Emeritus of Theology at Ave Maria University, t...
Who Was St. Thomas More? w/ Dr. Travis Curtright | Ep. 19
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do the humanities have to do with holiness? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Travis Curtright, chair of the Humanities Department at Ave...
What is Truth? w/ Fr. Romanus Cessario | Ep. 18
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is St. Thomas Aquinas only for scholars? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Romanus Cessario, Adam Cardinal Maida Professor of Theology at Ave ...
A Guide to Catholic Bioethics w/ Dr. Diann Ecret | Ep. 17
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just because we can, should we? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Diann Ecret, Assistant Professor of Nursing at Ave Maria University, to disc...
The Value of Catholic Classical Education w/ Fr. Robert Sirico | Ep. 16
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's so special about classical education? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Robert Sirico, President Emeritus and Co-Founder of the Acton I...
The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI w/ Dr. Roger Nutt | Ep. 15
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Remembering Joseph Ratzinger. In a special memorial episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost and Professor of Theology a...
Why You Should Read Augustine's Confessions w/ Dr. John Cavadini | Ep. 14
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is there still more to learn from St. Augustine? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. John Cavadini, Professor of Theology at the University of N...
Why Should We Care About Ecclesiology? w/ Fr. Guy Mansini | Ep. 13
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why should we care about the history of the Church? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Guy Mansini, Max Seckler Chair of Theology at Ave Maria ...
Preparing Our Hearts During Advent w/ Fr. Robert Garrity | Ep. 12
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is Advent a time to rejoice or a time to fast? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Robert Garrity, Associate Professor of Theology at Ave Maria ...
Introduction to Thomas Aquinas w/ Dr. Roger Nutt | Ep. 11
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does Aquinas help us understand the Faith? In this special episode, Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost and Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University, int...
To Die is Gain w/ Dr. Roger Nutt | Ep. 10
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to die well? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost and Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University, ab...
The Philosophy of Motherhood w/ Dr. Janice Chik Breidenbach | Ep. 9
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a need to study motherhood as a science? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Janice Chik Breidenbach, Associate Professor of Philosophy...
Who was Bishop Fulton Sheen? w/ Dr. James Patterson | Ep. 8
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Was Fulton Sheen vital to the growth of American Catholicism? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. James Patterson, Chair and Associate Professor...
Is Theology of the Body Still Relevant w/ Dr. Michael Waldstein | Ep. 7
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is the Church so strict about sex and marriage? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Michael Waldstein, Professor of Theology at Franciscan U...
Catholic Fantasy & the Importance of Storytelling w/ Dr. John Jasso | Ep. 6
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does fantasy separate us from reality? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. John Jasso, Chair and Associate Professor of Communications and Liter...
Religious Liberty and the Freedom to Love w/ Louis Brown, Jr. | Ep. 5
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we need religious liberty? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Louis Brown, Jr., Executive Director of the Christ Medicus Foundation, ...
What is the New Evangelization w/ Josh Canning | Ep. 4
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do we need to evangelize baptized Catholics? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Josh Canning, co-founder of U Evangelize, about what the new ev...
How to Pray the Glory Be Better w/ Fr. Dominic Verner | Ep. 3
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can we share in the glory of God? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Dominic Verner, OP, to talk about how we can deepen our communion w...
Why the Church Needs Catholic Universities w/ Dr. Roger Nutt | Ep. 2
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can a university be authentically Catholic? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost and Professor of Theology at Ave Maria U...
How Does Thomas Aquinas Help Us Read the Bible w/ Dr. John Boyle | Ep. 1
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does Thomas Aquinas simplify scripture? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. John Boyle, Chair of Catholic Studies at the University of St...
Tolkien's Liturgical Imagination in The Lord of the Rings w/Dr. Ben Reinhard | Ep. 171
01 Jan 1970
Contributed by Lukas
How does J.R.R. Tolkien's Catholic faith infuse his tales with sacramental wonder and redemptive hope? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down wit...
Defending the Faith Today with C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity w/Dr. Andrew Swafford | Ep. 169
01 Jan 1970
Contributed by Lukas
How can C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity illuminate the truth of the Catholic faith for seekers and believers alike? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits dow...