Episodes
529 Episodes
WOF 158: How to Have a Good Religious Argument
According to Bishop Barron, we need *more* religious argument, not less. But how do we talk about religion productively? In today's episode he offers several practical tips along with the fallacies you'll want to avoid. A listener asks how
WOF 157: The Greatest Woman Ever
William Wordsworth called Mary, the mother of Jesus, "our tainted nature's solitary boast." Who was this extraordinary woman, and how should we understand the key dogmas about her life and nature? Bishop Barron offers a crash course on Mary
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 sens
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 conv
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 conv
WOF 153: Listener Q&A with Bishop Barron
This week, Bishop Barron answers questions from all over the world. If you have a question, be sure to visit [AskBishopBarron.com](http://AskBishopBarron.com).
WOF 152: Is Stephen Hawking Right About God?
In Stephen Hawking's new book, *[Brief Answers to the Big Questions](https://www.amazon.com/Brief-Answers-Questions-Stephen-Hawking/dp/1984819194)*, published just a few months after his death, the famed scientists suggests that God does no
WOF 151: Synod Wrap Up with Bishop Barron
As the Synod on Youth wraps up at the Vatican, Bishop Barron shares his final thoughts on the meeting.
WOF 149: Who was Hans Urs von Balthasar?
Today we share a sample lesson from Bishop Barron's flagship course inside our new Word on Fire Institute. His 12-part course is on Hans Urs von Balthasar, and it explores Balthasar's impact, his major works, and his key ideas. This first l
WOF 148: Listening to Young People Talk About the Church
A few days before leaving for the 2018 Synod on Youth in Rome, Bishop Barron hosted a listening session with a group of young people at Villanova Preparatory School in his region. The goal was to invite the kids to share their ideas, desire
WOF 147: Introducing the Word on Fire Institute
Today marks the grand opening of the [Word on Fire Institute](https://wordonfire.institute)! It's one of the pillars of our Word on Fire Movement, and it's a place where you'll find online training in evangelization, theology, and the spiri
WOF 146: The Gospel of the Family (Part 2 of 2)
This week, we're sharing the second half of Bishop Barron's keynote talk at the recent 2018 World Meeting of Families in Dublin, Ireland. His talk was titled "Pope Francis on the Gospel of the Family." Enjoy!
WOF 145: The Gospel of the Family (Part 1 of 2)
This week, we're sharing the first half of Bishop Barron's keynote talk at the recent 2018 World Meeting of Families in Dublin, Ireland. His talk was titled "Pope Francis on the Gospel of the Family." We'll share the second half in next wee
WOF 143: Why People Become "Nones"
Bishop Barron was recently appointed as a representative of the U.S. Bishops for the upcoming Synod in Rome on "Youth, Faith, and Vocational Discernment." In this episode, he shares why he thinks this Synod is more important that other rece
BONUS: Bishop Barron on Why Remain Catholic?
Friends, in light of the recent scandals, I know many people are wondering whether they should remain in the Catholic Church. And I totally get that; the outrage is warranted. But in this time of crisis, I beg you not to flee, but to fight-
BONUS: Bishop Barron Q&A about the Sexual Abuse Crisis
Many of you have asked for Bishop Barron's thoughts on the McCarrick abuse crisis, the Pennsylvania grand jury report, and the recent report from Archbishop Viganò. We're all devastated by the horrific suffering of these many victims, and w
WOF 142: Bishop Barron Q&A with 300 Priests
The first annual Word on Fire Conference for Priests brought 300 Catholic priests to Huntington Beach, CA, for a three day reflection on the art of preaching. Bishop Barron delivered four talks, in addition to a talk by Dana Gioia, Californ
WOF 141: A Privileged Encounter
In this episode you'll hear the full Episode 1 from Bishop Barron's new film series, *The Mass*. Listen as Bishop Barron explains why the Mass is so important, and why it's not just a lecture or performance but a continual response between
WOF 140: 10 Years of the "CATHOLICISM" Series + Live Q&A
Ten years ago, Bishop Barron and his Word on Fire team set out to create something the world had never seen: a large-scale film series about the Catholic faith that put the intelligence and beauty of Catholicism on full display. The resulti
WOF 139: Get Out of the Sacristy
Pope Francis has encouraged priests to "get out of the sacristy into the streets," to find the Church's lost sheep and evangelize them. Bishop Barron agrees with this advice, and in this episode, he offers his take on the best ways to do th