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WOF 016: Bill Nye and Science vs. Philosophy
Today we discuss a viral video from Bill Nye the Science Guy, a pop-science leader, who wonders whether philosophy can provide any real answers to the questions of life. A listener asks whether Bishop
WOF 015: Against the YouTube Heresies (Part 2 of 2)
Today we're sharing the second part of a talk Bishop Barron recently gave titled "Against the YouTube Heresies." (If you missed the first part, be sure to [listen to it first](http://wordonfireshow.co
WOF 014: Against the YouTube Heresies (Part 1 of 2)
Today we're sharing the first part of a talk Bishop Barron recently gave titled "Against the YouTube Heresies." Modeled after St. Irenaeus' classic work from the second century, *Against the Heresies*
WOF 013: The Priority of Christ
This week, Baker Academic released a new hardcover edition of Bishop Barron's book, *[The Priority of Christ: Toward a Postliberal Catholicism](http://WordOnFire.org/priority)*. Bishop Barron discusse
WOF 012: L.A. Congress Recap
Bishop Barron recounts his time at the annual Los Angeles Religious Education Congress held from February 25-28, 2016. He shares about his talk on 1 and 2 Samuel, having breakfast with philosopher-pri
WOF 011: Into the Desert of Lent
As we move deep into Lent, the liturgical season of “going into the desert”, Bishop Barron explains why these 40 days are needed and meaningful. He unveils the season's biblical basis and offers pract
WOF 010: The Power of Confirmation
Bishop Barron recently celebrated his first Confirmations as bishop, confirming several people at Holy Cross Parish in Moore Park, CA. He shares about that, and also discusses the purpose of Confirmat
WOF 009: Pope Francis, Evangelicals, and the Environment
Bishop Barron is back from the Philippines and catches us up on what's been going on, including his recent interfaith dialogue event on Pope Francis and the environment. He also reflects on why so man
WOF 008: Understanding the Eucharist
What is the Eucharist? How do Catholics understand it as meal, sacrifice, and Real Presence? In this episode, we share Bishop Barron's full keynote talk on the Eucharist from the 51st International Eu
WOF 007: How to Share Your Faith More Effectively
How can we share our faith more effectively with friends and family? That's what the New Evangelization is all about, and in this episode, Bishop Barron details his seven qualities of a New Evangelist
WOF 006: Three Paths to Holiness
What does it mean to be a saint? Bishop Barron shares the three-fold path to holiness, which involves finding the center, knowing you're a sinner, and discovering that your life is not about you. This
WOF 005: Bishop Barron in the Philippines
In this episode, Bishop Barron shares about the week-along silent retreat he just returned from, and also looks ahead to his visit to the Philippines from January 24-31, 2016 for the International Euc
WOF 004: Answering the Atheists
Atheism is on the rise, especially among young people and notably on the Internet. Bishop Robert Barron and Brandon Vogt discuss the most popular atheist arguments and how to respond. They also talk a
WOF 003: Five Qualities of Good Preaching
What makes for a good homily or sermon? How can all people, including laypeople, improve the quality of church preaching? Bishop Robert Barron and Brandon Vogt walk through five specific qualities of
WOF 002: What is the Gospel?
Bishop Barron reflects on the basic message of Christianity. Is it just about justification or how we are saved? Or is there much more to it than that?
WOF 001: Pope Francis and His Four American Heroes
Bishop Barron covered Pope Francis' recent visit to America for NBC. In this episode, he and Brandon Vogt reflect on four American's the Pope mentioned in his speech to Congress: Abraham Lincoln, Mart