WOF 259: Bishop Barron’s 5 Favorite Books of All Time

WOF 218: The Intellectual Life: How did Bishop Barron get drawn into the life of the mind? What are his reading and writing habits like? In this episode, he discusses the intellectual life and gives advice to aspiring intellectuals. A listener asks which literature books Bishop... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

36 min listen

WOF 326: Reading All 150 Psalms: Bishop Barron recently had the experience of recording all 150 Psalms for the Catholic app . Listen as he shares about that experience, discusses his favorite Psalm, and helps us better understand this songbook of the Church. A listener asks, how do... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

30 min listen

WOF 175: Stations of the Cross with Bishop Barron: As Holy Week begins, listen to Bishop Barron's reflections on the 14 stations of the Cross. Stream it all at once, or throughout the week, as we approach the memorial of Christ's Passion. NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

55 min listen

WOF 246: Beauty as a Route of Access to God: Listen to this sample lesson from Bishop Barron’s course inside the on “The Theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar.” Then join the to get access to all twelves lessons in the course (along with all of Bishop... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

24 min listen

WOF 154: Who was John Henry Newman? (Part 1 of 2): John Henry Newman’s spiritual autobiography, Apologia Pro Vita Sua, is widely recognized as a classic of religious literature. Chronicling his conversion from Anglicanism to Catholicism, it explores the arguments and discoveries that convinced... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

31 min listen

WOF 172: Adventures in Rome: Bishop Barron and Brandon Vogt record live from Rome, where they visited for Bishop's reception of an honorary doctorate from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (aka The Angelicum.) NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

30 min listen

WOF 226: Stations of the Cross w/ Bishop Barron: As Holy Week begins, listen to Bishop Barron’s reflections on the 14 Stations of the Cross. Stream it all at once, or throughout the week, as we approach the memorial of Christ’s Passion. NOTE: Do you like this podcast? and get... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

55 min listen

WOF 308: Understanding Genesis: Adam, Eve, and the Fall: Today we continue our series on “Understanding Genesis.” Last time we focused on Creation and today we’re discussing Adam, Eve, and the Fall. How should we understand the creation of Adam and Eve? What actually happened at the Fall? Bishop... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

28 min listen

WOF 186: Bishops and “Nones”: Bishop Barron spoke to all the U.S. bishops about the “nones” during their recent USCCB gathering. In this episode, we walk through Bishop Barron’s talk and discuss some of the criticism he’s received about his presentation, particularly his... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

36 min listen

WOF 244: The Eucharist as Sacred Meal: Listen to this sample lesson from Bishop Barron's film and study program "Eucharist," and then get access to the full study program by joining the . NOTE: Do you like this podcast? and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

22 min listen

WOF 243: Bishop Barron’s New Book, “Renewing Our Hope”: It's an exciting day as we celebrate the launch of Bishop Barron's newest book, (CUA Press). The book pulls together 17 academic essays, talks, and papers that Bishop has composed over the past few years, and covers everything from... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

33 min listen

WOF 248: Your Life is Not About You (Part 1 of 2): Listen to this sample lesson from Bishop Barron's classic study program, "Untold Blessing," which explores the three paths of holiness. Today, we'll hear the first half of Bishop Barron's reflections on the third path, knowing that your life is not... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

20 min listen

WOF 305: For Teachers, Evangelizing is Priority One: In today's episode, we share a talk Bishop Barron offered earlier this year to the Catholic educators of the Archdiocese of Vancouver. He exhorted teachers to boldly proclaim the resurrection and lordship of Jesus, affirming that all Catholic teachers... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

45 min listen

WOF 260: Has Liberalism Failed? w/ Dave Rubin (part 1 of 2): Today, we share the first half of Bishop Barron's recent discussion with Dave Rubin on the topic "Has Liberalism Failed?" It's part of the "Bishop Barron Presents" series of conversations with various thinkers and cultural influencers. In this... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

26 min listen

WOF 311: Bishop Barron Q&A on Discernment: Friends, at the recent FOCUS SEEK, seminarians and young people discerning their vocation asked me range of questions about calling and vocations, including: Did Bishop Barron ever consider religious life? How should we use philosophy to approach and... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

54 min listen

WOF 235: The Story of Salvation: If you aren't familiar with the sweeping story of salvation, the "theo-drama," you won't fully grasp any particular part of the story. Today, Bishop Barron unveils the five acts of the biblical drama: Creation, the Fall, the formation of Israel, Jesus... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

42 min listen

WOF 182: What was the Enlightenment?: Several recent bestselling books have focused on the Enlightenment, including Stephen Pinker's Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress. But what was the Enlightenment, and how should we view its effects? Bishop Barron... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

31 min listen

WOF 292: Bishop Barron Presents: Jessica Hooten Wilson: Today we share the latest “Bishop Barron Presents” discussion, featuring literary and theological scholar Jessica Hooten Wilson. Jessica recently sat down with Bishop Barron and Jared Zimmerer to discuss caring for the soul through human... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

70 min listen

WOF 155: Understanding Newman's Great Autobiography (Part 2 of 2): John Henry Newman’s spiritual autobiography, Apologia Pro Vita Sua, is widely recognized as a classic of religious literature. Chronicling his conversion from Anglicanism to Catholicism, it explores the arguments and discoveries that convinced... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

29 min listen

WOF 422: Being Formed by Ratzinger, De Lubac, and Balthasar w/ Fr. Joseph Fessio: Friends, today we’re excited to share with you the newest episode in our “Bishop Barron Presents” series. In this discussion, Bishop Barron talks with Fr. Joseph Fessio, SJ. Fr. Fessio was formed by some of the greatest figures... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

61 min listen

Ep. 67 - Vanessa Zoltan on What Makes a Secular Text Sacred?: Meet Vanessa Zoltan, faithful bibliophile and author of the recently published Praying with Jane Eyre: Reflections on Reading as a Sacred Practice--she’s not your grandmother’s idea of pious. A humanist chaplain with a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School, Vanessa produces podcasts and runs pilgrimages and walking tours that explore sacred reading and writing... by Book Dreams

32 min listen

WOF 290: Bishop Barron Presents: Sohrab Ahmari: Today we share the latest episode in our “Bishop Barron Presents” series, featuring editor and author Sohrab Ahmari. Bishop Barron sits down to discuss Sohrab's new book, . Sohrab named his son after St. Maximillian Kolbe, and the book originated... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

61 min listen

WOF 250: Your Life is Not About You (Part 2 of 2): Listen to the second part of this sample lesson from Bishop Barron's study program, "Untold Blessing," which explores the three paths of holiness. This is from the third path, knowing that your life is not about you. Enjoy! (Want access to the rest of... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

25 min listen

WOF 173: Kids Q&A with Bishop Barron: Kids from around the world ask Bishop Barron their burning questions about God's favorite food, whether heaven has an edge, and why the ground shook when Jesus died on the Cross. NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

33 min listen

WOF 219: Stoicism and Christianity: Stoicism is experiencing a cultural moment, especially among Millennial techies. What is this ancient school of philosophy? Why is it experiencing a revival? And how does it compare to Christianity? Bishop Barron discusses all that and more in today's... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

29 min listen

WOF 178: Can Doctrine Really Develop? (Part 2 of 2): In today's episode, we share the second half of a talk Bishop Barron gave on John Henry Newman's famous book, An Essay on the Development of Doctrine. If you missed the first, click here to listen to Part 1. Also, be sure to pick up your Word on... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

30 min listen

WOF 319: Dante’s Catholic Imagination: Today we share Lesson 1 from Bishop Barron's latest Word on Fire Institute course titled Listen as Bishop Barron leads us on a journey through the life of Dante and his major work, The Divine Comedy, the great literary treasure dedicated to the... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

20 min listen

WOF 298: How to Forgive People: Today we continue our discussion of a recent article by Tim Keller, the popular Protestant pastor, titled We previously explored why forgiveness has faded in our culture. Today, we focus on the path forward, how we can practice and encourage more... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

31 min listen

BONUS: Notre Dame on Fire: We record this episode the day after a tragic fire at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris has destroyed the spire, roof, and interior of one of the most important and magnificent religious sites in the world. Bishop Barron shares his close ties to... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

32 min listen

WOF 156: The Advent Revolution: Is the season of Advent just a cozy, sentimental period before Christmas? Or is it a time of spiritual revolution? Bishop Barron discusses this important period and shares some of his Advent recommendations. A listener asks how to make sense of... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

24 min listen

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