Best WCAT Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 7 of Synods and Synodality: George Weigel on the Concept of Synodality and its Impact on the Catholic Church (April 9, 2025) 56:48

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In this episode of Synods and Synodality, Robert Fastiggi and Michael Vacca interview George Weigel on the concept of synodality and its impact on the Catholic Church. George Weigel emphasized that synodality in Eastern Christianity involves governance by synods of bishops, unlike the current Western interpretation. He highlighted the importance of…

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New Books Network - Almost Good Catholics on Lived Experience and the Search for Truth (April 5, 2025) 1:13:24

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“What is truth?” Pontius Pilate scoffed at Jesus (Jn 18:38), and that’s how we think about matters today in our culture—subjectively: my truth, your truth, etc. To make the argument that there is a knowable Truth (with a capital T) that is written in the world and in our bones, theologians Deborah Savage and Robert Fastiggi examine a selection of a…

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ITEST Webinar AI and Sin: Medieval Robots and the Theology of Technology (April 5, 2025) 1:57:52

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In this webinar entitled AI and Sin: Medieval Robots and the Theology of Technology, hosted by the Institute for Theological Encounter with Science and Technology, Dr. Chris Reilly and Dr. Jordan Joseph Wales offer their insights into the promises and challenges of Artificial Intelligence. (April 5, 2025) Christopher M. Reilly, ThD AI and Sin: How …

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Fr. Christopher Seith on his book Rekindling Wonder on EWTN's "Life on the Rock" with Fr. Mark Mary, MFVA (Part 2) (January 13, 2025) 24:58

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Fr. Christopher Seith deepens his conversation with Fr. Mark about the role of social media and the importance of silence from technology and other such distractions in our lives. (January 13, 2025)By WCAT Radio

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Fr. Christopher Seith on his book Rekindling Wonder on EWTN's "Life on the Rock" with Fr. Mark Mary, MFVA (Part 1) (January 6, 2025) 25:28

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Fr. Christopher Seith joins Father Mark to talk about his book, Rekindling Wonder, and the immense importance of and benefits from stepping away from screen time in daily life. (January 6, 2025)By WCAT Radio

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Sr. Ilia Delio, OSF - An Evolutionary and Integrative Approach to Faith and Science (February 24, 2025) 58:47

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In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know This, Too, Sr. Carla Mae Streeter, OP, interviews Sister Ilia Delio, OSF, a Franciscan sister with a background in science and theology. Sr. Ilia discussed her journey from neurobiology to historical theology, emphasizing the integration of science and religion. She highlighted the need for a dynamic …

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ITEST Webinar on The Anthropic Principle with Dr. Bob Kurland and Dr. William M. Briggs (February 22, 2025) 1:56:35

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Bob Kurland's Slide Links In all protein functions, parts of the proteins bind loosely to other parts of the protein and thus form appropriate structures that are essential to their function. This is shown very nicely in this TED YouTube video, by Professor Ken Dill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm-3kovWpNQ Here is another nice YouTube video show…

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Trending with Timmerie AI & How to Help Fire Victims (January 18, 2025) 51:24

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Christian principles for thriving with artificial intelligence with guest Christopher M. Reilly onTrending with Timmerie.(1:30) Volunteering and donating to the LA fire victims with Catherine Contreras. (26:17) Good news in the debate on gender. California: Teachers have no obligation to follow policies that require them to keep secrets from parent…

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Episode 6 of Synods and Synodality: Interview with Edward Pentin on his College of Cardinals Report (February 19, 2025) 41:22

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In this episode of Synods and Synodality, Dr. Robert Fastiggi and Michael Vacca, JD, interview Edward Pentin on his College of Cardinals Report (February 19, 2025)By WCAT Radio

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Episode 5 of Synods and Synodality: How does Synodality work within the Eastern Catholic Churches? (February 13, 2025) 1:22:23

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In this episode of Synods and Synodality, Dr. Robert Fastiggi and Michael Vacca, J.D. discuss with Fr. Deacon Robert Klesko of EWTN, Fr. Daniel Dozier, Pastor of St. George the Great Byzantine Catholic Church, Olympia, WA, Fr Michael Winn, LTh and Fr Deacon Anthony Dragani, PhD. how Synodality works within the Eastern Catholic Churches. (February 1…

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Episode 4 of Synods and Synodality: The Synods of Synodality under Pope Francis (February 12, 2025) 1:23:04

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Why have some of the Synods generated so much controversy? What documents have resulted from these Synods? How are we to understand synodality? What are some highlights of the final document of the Synods on Synodality? What parts might need further clarification and development? How will synodality influence the Church’s future? Interview with Sr.…

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Episode 3 of Synods and Synodality: The Synod of Bishops held during the Pontificates of Paul VI, John Paul II, & Benedict XVI (Feb 5, 2025) 1:09:08

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In this episode of Synods and Synodality with co-hosts Dr. Robert Fastiggi and Dr. Michael Vacca, Dr. Eduardo Echeverria, Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, addresses some important points on Synods, namely: 1) Why do you think Paul VI established the Synod of Bishops on Sept. 15, 1965 (while Vatican II …

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Jesse Romero interviews Joseph Freymann on his book Summa Apologetica (January 30, 2025) 51:17

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In this episode of Jesus 911, Jesse Romero interviews Joseph Freymann on his book Summa Apologetics (January 30, 2025) Summa Apologetica is for adults and mature teens. It is specifically designed for a year-long course in Catholic Apologetics at the late high-school or early-college level. The book contains 160 questions and answers on Catholicism…

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Dr. Angelyn Arden interviews Chai Mahfood on her book Damnatio Memoriae (January 25, 2025) 38:39

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In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know This, Too, Dr. Angelyn Arden interviews Chai Mahfood on her book Damnatio Memoriae (January 25, 2025) After confronting unspeakable paranormal entities and narrowly escaping with his life, a young man faces the challenges of survival in the aftermath. Damnatio Memoriae by Chai Mahfood | En Route Books…

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Episode 2 of Synods and Synodality: What is an ecumenical council? (January 22, 2025) 1:39:54

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In this episode of Synods and Synodality, Dr. Robert Fastiggi and Dr. Michael Vacca discuss what an ecumenical council is, and how we know that a council is ecumenical. Why does the Catholic Church accept 21 councils as ecumenical but the Eastern Orthodox only accept the first 7? What have been some of the most important ecumenical councils in Cath…

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Episode 1 of Synods and Synodality: History, Purpose, and Current Controversies--What is a Church Synod or Council? (January 15, 2024) 1:26:50

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"Synods and Synodality: History, Purpose, and Current Controversies" Co-sponsored by En Route Books & Media (https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/) and the International Catholic Jurists Forum (https://icjurist.org/). Dr. Robert Fastiggi and Michael Vacca, J.D., M.A. will co-moderate the podcast interviews. Description: The 2023 and 2024 Synods on Syno…

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What Else Can We Do? A Presentation by Rich May (January 11, 2025) 1:45:53

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The goal of Rich May's workbook entitled Addressing Moral Confusion is to help our youth to receive catechetical instruction without getting bogged down by the mindset of the world today, thereby enabling them to be more open to the truth of the Gospel of Christ and His Church. It uniquely addresses these challenges, drawing from The Catechism of t…

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Carlos Martini, de la Universidad Católica de Paraguay, entrevista a Mario Ramos-Reyes sobre su libro La Navidad (December 19, 2024) 10:19

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Carlos Martini, de la Universidad Católica de Paraguay, entrevista a Mario Ramos-Reyes sobre su libro La NavidadBy WCAT Radio

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Why Christians Can Wear Pants with Fr. Rob 24:04

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In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Conrad Murphy, host of the Habemus Papam podcast, joins Fr. Rob and Fr. George to discuss his new book Why Christians Can Wear Pants: Spiritual Lessons from Strange Stories in Papal History. This new book is the product of Fr. Murphy’s podcast project. Over the course of six years, Fr. Murphy create…

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The Catholic Current - How to Stop Being Stupid about Sex (December 5, 2024) 54:04

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In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know, The Catholic Current interviews Jennifer Roback Morse about her chapter in Lived Experience. The show is entitled "How to Stop Being Stupid about Sex." This book is an initial attempt to arrive inductively at the truths embedded in the moral teaching of the Church through the lived experience of fait…

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Dave Palmer of Guadalupe Radio Network with Rich May on his Addressing Moral Confusion (November 20, 2024) 25:00

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On this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know, Dave Palmer of Guadalupe Radio Network with Rich May on his Addressing Moral Confusion (November 20, 2024) The goal of this workbook is to help our youth to receive catechetical instruction without getting bogged down by the mindset of the world today, thereby enabling them to be more open to the tru…

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Ronda Chervin reads her book Talkaholics: Fate or Work-in-Progress (November 22, 2024) 33:27

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In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know, Dr. Ronda Chervin reads her book Talkaholics: Fate or Work-in-Progress (November 23, 2024) Why would I ever think I talk too much? Here are some tiny stories to show you why:“Ronda,” asked my spiritual director, “what would it be like if you joined a table (at the seminary where I was teaching and to…

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Mike Oslance on his book Reimagine Jesus: Gospel for the 21st Century (November 22, 2024) 1:06:17

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In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know, former priest Mike Oslance is interviewed by Mike Kish on his book Reimagine Jesus: Gospel for the 21st Century. MANY PEOPLE ARE CONFUSED ABOUT JESUS AND RELIGION. DOES THIS APPLY TO YOU? Many people believe in Jesus… yet they no longer regularly attend church services. Many people believe in Jesus’ …

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ITEST Webinar Christ, Science, and Reason (November 16, 2024) 1:34:18

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Christ, Science, and Reason: What We Can Know about Jesus, Mary, and Miracles. Our presenters Christ, Science, and Reason: What We Can Know about Jesus, Mary, and Miracles Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, SJ, PhD Father Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. is President of the Spitzer-Magis Center of Reason and Faith (www.magiscenter.com). He was President of Gonza…

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Episode 216: Discernment of Spirits (October 17, 2024) 33:43

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In this episode of Catholic Mysticism, Dcn. Al Bielawski talks about the Discernment of Spirits (October 17, 2024)By WCAT Radio

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ITEST Webinar Brain and Artificial Intelligence: A Tale of Two Computers, but Only One Made in the Image of God (October 12, 2024) 1:59:52

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In this ITEST webinar, Dr. Rob Koons and Dr. Terrence Lagerlund deliver talks on Brain and Artificial Intelligence: A Tale of Two Computers, but Only One Made in the Image of God (October 12, 2024) AI and Aristotle: Why No Artifact could ever be Conscious Robert C. (“Rob”) Koons is a professor of philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin. He …

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Episode 215: Our Supernatural Faith (October 5, 2024) 50:51

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In this episode of Catholic Mysticism, Dcn. Al Bielawski talks about Our Supernatural Faith (October 5, 2024)By WCAT Radio

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ITEST Webinar A New Understanding of Quantum Mechanics: Back to Aristotle and Aquinas (August 17, 2024) 1:51:37

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In this ITEST webinar entitled "A New Understanding of Quantum Mechanics: Back to Aristotle and Aquinas" Dr. Robert Kurland, Kenneth Francis, and Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, discuss metaphysics, epistemology, and quantum physics. (August 17, 2024) In the order of appearance, Sebastian Mahfood, OP, PhD, "Introduction to Aristotelian-Thomistic Metaphy…

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Rich May on Driving Home the Faith with Fr. Rob Jack (June 12, 2024) 15:45

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Rich May on Driving Home the Faith with Fr. Rob Jack (June 12, 2024)By WCAT Radio

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Fr. Patrick Resen and Dcn. Mike Plese on their upcoming Tour to Ireland and Scotland (June 13, 2024) 22:40

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In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know, Jonathon Fessenden of Missio Dei interviews Fr. Patrick Resen and Dcn. Mike Plese on their upcoming Tour to Ireland and Scotland (June 13, 2024) Trip Store (proximotravel.com)By WCAT Radio

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ITEST Webinar Abortion Pill Reversal - Truth or Fiction (June 8, 2024) 1:53:10

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ABORTION PILL REVERSAL – TRUTH OR FICTION? Abortion Pill Reversal - Truth or Fiction? - Institute for Theological Encounter with Science and Technology (faithscience.org) OUR PRESENTERS STEPHEN SAMMUT, PHD ABORTION-PILL REVERSAL: PRECLINICAL EVIDENCE Dr. Stephen Sammut received a B.Pharm from Monash University (Victoria, Australia) and a Ph.D. in n…

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ITEST Webinar How Does Social Media Affect Children (April 13, 2024) 1:58:16

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In this webinar of the Institute for Theological Encounter with Science and Technology, Sr. Marysia Weber, RSM, and Dr. Kevin Powell, discuss the effects of social media on children. (April 13, 2024) Is the increasing number of hours that children are spending using smartphones having any effects on their brains and psychosocial well-being? Researc…

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ITEST Webinar Teaching Research Processes Webinar (February 24, 2024) 1:57:23

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WILLIAM BADKE - ENGAGING FACULTY IN TEACHING RESEARCH PROCESSES William Badke grew up in Kelowna, BC, Canada. After completing a B.A. at the University of British Columbia in 1971 and a Master of Divinity (1975) and Master of Theology (1977) he taught at a college in Nigeria, West Africa for two years before returning to teach at Northwest Baptist …

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ITEST Webinar "Bridging the Chasm: Quantum Mechanics and Christian Spirituality" (December 16, 2023) 1:55:31

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In this ITEST Webinar "Bridging the Chasm: Quantum Mechanics and Christian Spirituality," Dr. Bob Kurland and Dr. Terrence Lagerlund (December 16, 2023) BRIDGING THE CHASM: HOW QUANTUM MECHANICS BRINGS TOGETHER THE PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL WORLDS BY TERRENCE D. LAGERLUND, MD, PHD Dr. Terrence Lagerlund has been a neurologist in the Division of Epilep…

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ITEST Webinar "Science, Reason, and Faith: Discovering the Bible" with Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, SJ, and Dr. Tom Sheahen (December 2, 2023) 1:57:27

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ITEST Webinar entitled "Science, Reason, and Faith: Discovering the Bible" with Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, SJ, and Dr. Tom Sheahen (December 2, 2023) Built into our very nature is a desire to know about the world around us. The big questions of human existence are inescapable: Who am I? Why am I here, and where am I going? Why is there evil in the worl…

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ITEST Webinar Education and Evangelization in the Age of AI: Promise and Perils (November 18, 2023) 1:51:46

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In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know This, Too, the Institute for Theological Encounter with Science and Technology presents Greg Miller and Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, in a webinar entitled Education and Evangelization in the Age of AI: Promise and Perils (November 18, 2023) his session will be led by a former Catholic principal and theo…

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Deacon Benedict LoCasto, LCSW, interviews Cynthia Toolin-Wilson on her book Survivor: A Memoir of Forgiveness (November 1, 2023) 1:03:35

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In this episode of "I Thought You'd Like to Know," Deacon Benedict LoCasto, LCSW, interviews Cynthia Toolin-Wilson on her book Survivor: A Memoir of Forgiveness (November 1, 2023)By WCAT Radio

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ITEST Webinar Principles of Change with Dr. Kristina Olsen, OCDS (November 4, 2023) 55:26

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In this webinar, D. Kristina Olsen, OCDS, talks about Principles of Change: Teresa of Avila’s Carmelite Reform and Insights from Change Management (November 4, 2023) Dr. Olsen's book draws from organizational change management principles to examine Teresa of Avila’s 16th-century reform of the Carmelite Order. During the last twenty years of her lif…

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ITEST Webinar Surviving Abortion Inside and Out (October 21, 2023) 1:59:02

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DR. PATRICK CASTLE LIFE Runners President & Founder REAL HEALTHCARE DEFENDS LIFE AT ALL STAGES ABSTRACT Did you know that Hippocratic Oath specifically forbids abortion and euthanasia? Did you know the American Medical Association in 1859 unanimously voted that life begins at conception and that abortion is criminal? Did you know that Google makes …

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Roy Schoeman interviewing Ronda Chervin on her book Charles Rich, Give Me Your Heart: Preparing for Eternal Life (October 14, 2023) 50:56

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In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know, Roy Schoeman of Ave Maria Radio interviews Ronda Chervin on her book Charles Rich, Give Me Your Heart: Preparing for Eternal Life (October 14, 2023) How about a book for the elderly by a sage who was still making disciples in his nineties? Who was this Charles Rich, anyhow? One of the most fascinatin…

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Ben Bongers interviewing Mary Kloska on Angels, Demons, and Ghosts (October 3, 2023) 2:31:29

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In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know, Ben Bongers interviews Mary Kloska on Angels, Demons, and Ghosts (October 3, 2023)By WCAT Radio

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ITEST Webinar Science at the Doorstep to God (September 23, 2023) 1:58:29

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In this ITEST Webinar, "Science at the Doorstep to God," Fr. Robert Spitzer presents on his latest book, Science at the Doorstep to God, which is an especially important book at the present time because the realization that our universe had to be created by a super-intelligent Transcendent Being is emerging into the public domain. Dr. Thomas P. She…

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ITEST Webinar A Crucial Choice of World Views for the Future with Fr. Joseph Bracken, SJ (September 2, 2023) 1:53:05

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Classical metaphysics is grounded in a philosophy of Being (States of Being) with God as the Supreme Being or Pure Actuality. Potentiality is seen in descending states of being: first, the order of angels, human beings, higher-order and lower-order animal species, plants, insects, minerals, their molecular and atomic components, prime matter. Proce…

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ITEST Webinar: Catholic Higher Education in a Culture of Death (August 5, 2023) 1:58:21

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ITEST Presents... CATHOLIC HIGHER EDUCATION IN A CULTURE OF DEATH: CREATING THE WORLD’S MOST FAITHFUL CATHOLIC MEDICAL SCHOOL STEPHEN MINNIS, President of Benedictine College, JERE PALAZZOLO, President of Catholic Healthcare International, GEORGE MYCHASKIW, II, DO, President of the Saint Padre Pio Institute for the Relief of Suffering, School of Os…

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The Frontline with Joe and Joe on Dr. Gerard Verschuuren's Faith That Makes You Think (July 4, 2023) 56:31

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In this episode of Frontline by Joe and Joe, Dr. Gerard Verschuuren talks about his book Faith That Makes You Think. (July 4, 2023) Doesn’t faith contradict thinking? Actually, no. The Catholic Church teaches that there is a strong relationship between faith and reason. In fact, it’s a characteristic of us rational creatures to practice a faith tha…

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ITEST Webinar Sowing Wildflowers in the Desert (July 13, 2023) 2:00:12

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In this webinar we will discuss the work of Mary Kloska’s books in renewing and spreading the Catholic faith in Pakistan. Joined by Aqif Shahzad, her translator and a great missionary in his own right, the two will explain specifically the founding of Children’s Prayer Groups (named Children of the Cross) who are dedicated to meet at least once a m…

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ITEST Webinar Treating Human Embryos as Human Patients (June 24, 2023) 1:57:06

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The heinous scientific experiments performed on living human beings at the hands of Nazi doctors and researchers was internationally condemned and prohibited as “crimes against humanity” by the Nuremberg Code that was formulated seventy-five years ago in August 1947. In 1987, forty years later, the Magisterial Instruction Donum vitae added importan…

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A Gospel Path to Racial Healing with Archbishop Emeritus Alfred Hughes and Dcn. Larry Oney (June 17, 2023) 1:56:04

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In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know This, Too, Archbishop Emeritus Alfred Hughes and Dcn. Larry Oney present on their book A Gospel Path to Racial Healing with (June 17, 2023) Racial eruptions continue to highlight our need for deeper racial healing. This book begins with two contrasting stories of a black deacon and a white bishop. The…

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Jeannie Ewing on her book Waiting With Purpose: Persevering When God Says ‘Not Yet’ (June 3, 2023) 1:03:20

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In this webinar delivered on Saturday, June 3, 2023, Jeannie Ewing engages a live audience on her book Waiting With Purpose: Persevering When God Says ‘Not Yet’ (En Route Books and Media, 2017). All of life involves waiting. We wait at stoplights. We are caught in traffic jams. We agonize over medical test results. We hang on to a much-anticipated …

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A Conversation on the Nature of the Human Person with Francis Etheredge, Fr. Kevin FitzGerald, SJ, and Dr. Ted Furton (May 31, 2023) 1:02:04

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In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know, Francis Etheredge moderates a conversation on the Nature of the Human Person with Fr. Kevin FitzGerald, SJ, and Dr. Ted Furton (May 31, 2023)By WCAT Radio

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