Episodes
540 Episodes
WOF 328: The Cure for Cynicism
Friends, cynicism is on the rise. Our culture is increasingly pessimistic, characterized by a general distrust of others people's motives. So, how do we escape this decline? That's what Brandon Vogt and I discuss in today's episode of "The
WOF 327: Three Equations for Happier Catholics
Friends, today we share a sample lesson from a new Word on Fire Institute course titled ["The Art of Happiness,"](https://wordonfire.institute/courses/the-art-of-happiness/) taught by Dr. Arthur Brooks.
WOF 326: Reading All 150 Psalms
Bishop Barron recently had the experience of recording all 150 Psalms for the Catholic app [Hallow](https://hallow.com/wordonfire). Listen as he shares about that experience, discusses his favorite Psalm, and helps us better understand this
WOF 324: Understanding Genesis: Joseph
Friends, today we conclude our "Word on Fire Show" series on how to understand Genesis by focusing on Joseph, the great figure who went from slave to ruler of Egypt.
WOF 323: Reading Scripture with the Early Church Fathers
Friends, today we share a sample lesson from Bishop Barron's new Word on Fire Institute course titled ["Reading Scripture with the Early Church Fathers."](https://wordonfire.institute/courses/churchfathers) In this course, Bishop Barron int
WOF 322: Strange Rites
Friends, today we discuss an interesting new book titled *[Strange Rites: New Religions for a Godless World](https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Rites-Religions-Godless-World/dp/1541762533/?tag=woonfi-20)* by Tara Isabella Burton. Burton argue
WOF 321: Evangelizing the Open-Minded
Friends, today we share a sample lesson from a new Word on Fire Institute course titled ["Evangelizing the Open-Minded."](https://wordonfire.institute/courses/openminded/) In this course, Dr. Matthew Nelson explains how to engage people who
WOF 320: Volume II of the Bible is Here!
Friends, the long-awaited [Word on Fire Bible, Volume II (Acts, Letters, and Revelation)](https://wordonfire.org/bible) is now available! Today, we give you a peek inside. Brandon Vogt and I discuss what's new about this volume and why it's
WOF 319: Dante's Catholic Imagination
Today we share Lesson 1 from Bishop Barron's latest Word on Fire Institute course titled ["Dante's Catholic Imagination."](https://wordonfire.institute/courses/dante/) Listen as Bishop Barron leads us on a journey through the life of Dante
WOF 318: What Makes Life Meaningful?
What makes life meaningful? What is meaning, and where do we find it? Those are the pressing questions Brandon Vogt and I discuss today on "The Word on Fire Show." We also recap my conversation with Jordan Peterson, Jonathan Pageau, and Joh
WOF 317: Faith, Science, and Sin
Today we share a sample from our new Word on Fire Institute course titled ["Faith, Science, and Sin"](https://wordonfire.institute/courses/faith-science-and-sin/) taught by Dr. Christopher Baglow.
WOF 316: Understanding Genesis: Jacob
Friends, today we continue our "Word on Fire Show" series on how to understand Genesis by focusing on Jacob, the son of Isaac and a patriarch of the ancient Jews.
WOF 315: Reclaiming Vatican II
During the past five decades, the Second Vatican Council has been alternately celebrated or maligned for its supposed break with tradition and embrace of the modern world.
WOF 314: Non-Catholic Q&A w/ Bishop Barron
Bishop Barron takes several questions from non-Catholics, including:
WOF 313: Not Dumbing Down the Faith
In a recent talk, Bishop Barron presented on the importance of not dumbing down the faith as we engage in religious education. Young people enjoy asking about and discussing the big questions, from God's existence, to how to be a good and m
WOF 312: Understanding Genesis: Abraham and Isaac
Friends, today we continue our "Word on Fire Show" series on how to understand Genesis by discussing Abraham and Isaac. Watch and learn about these two pivotal figures in salvation history.
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:
WOF 310: Why Psychiatry Needs to Get Right with God
Modern psychiatry tends to downplay spirituality, but in today's episode of "The Word on Fire Show," Bishop Barron and Brandon discuss a new *Scientific American* article suggesting that ["Psychiatry Needs to Get Right with God."](https://w
WOF 309: An Antidote to Hostility: Bishop Barron on Mind Pump
Earlier this year, Bishop Barron joined Sal Di Stefano from Mind Pump Media for a great conversation. They discussed the great social upheaval and political division in our culture—including its intellectual, moral, and spiritual dimensions
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