Episodes
529 Episodes
WOF 077: God and the New Media
Statistics show that more people own a smartphone (4 billion) than own a toothbrush (3.5 billion). In this episode of our new series called *The Eight Principles of the Word on Fire Ethos,* Bishop Barron discusses how readily available Inte
WOF 076: Caesar, the Dude, and a Serious Man
Joel and Ethan Coen, more famously known as the Coen brothers, are arguably the greatest filmmakers of our time. In this follow-up episode on the Coen brothers, Bishop Barron illuminates the Biblical motifs present in three of the Coen brot
WOF 074: Evangelizing the Culture
"The Church exists to evangelize." These words from *[Evangelii Nuntiandi](http://w2.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_p-vi_exh_19751208_evangelii-nuntiandi.html)* express the very nature of our mission. But what
WOF 073: Making Christ the Center of Your Life
Jesus boldly proclaimed, "I am the way, the truth, and the life". In order to be His disciple, one must make Jesus Christ the foundation of life and proclaim His Lordship in every area of life. Much like the rose window in Chartres Cathedra
WOF 072: The Benedict Option
Rod Dreher's *[The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation](https://www.amazon.com/Benedict-Option-Strategy-Christians-Post-Christian/dp/0735213291/?tag=woonfi-20)* has certainly emerged as the most talked-abou
WOF 071: The Case for the Resurrection
*[The Case for Christ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v16Alm20K0o)* is a film adaptation of Lee Strobel's best-selling book of the same name, one that has made an enormous splash in Evangelical circles and beyond. It is the true story of a
WOF 070: God and Netflix's "The Crown"
The Netflix original series ["The Crown"](https://www.netflix.com/title/80025678), which has to do with the last months of the reign of King George VI and the first years of the reign of his daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, demonstrates how so
WOF 069: Following the Right Jesus
Thomas Joseph White's book *[The Incarnate Lord](https://www.amazon.com/Incarnate-Lord-Thomistic-Christology-Ressourcement/dp/0813227453/?tag=woonfi-20)* discusses the importance of Jesus' identity. The classical tradition of Christology un
WOF 067: Evangelizing with Goodness
Truth, beauty, and goodness are the three transcendentals that draw people to belief in God. As important as rational arguments and beautiful artwork are for preserving and sharing the faith, Christian goodness has proven to be an explosive
WOF 065: Viral Videos and Labels
Is it ever necessary to label ourselves? Is it ever ok to label anyone else? Not according to internet celebrity and spoken-word poet, Prince Ea, whose viral video entitled "I Am Not Black, You Are Not White" claims that labels are the root
WOF 064: LIVE from the L.A. Congress!
The Religious Education Congress, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Religious Education, is America's largest annual gathering of Roman Catholics, bringing together nearly 40,000 every year for a four-day event! 2017 mar
WOF 063: Stephen Colbert, Ricky Gervais, and the Debate About God
Does God exist? That is the question Catholic comedian and television host, Stephen Colbert, debated with his *Late Show* guest, the popular actor and outspoken atheist, Ricky Gervais. The YouTube video clip of the two men going "head to he
WOF 062: Listener Q&A with Bishop Barron
Normally, in each episode we take one listener question. But we've received such a large number of outstanding questions from around the globe that we've decided to devote another episode to answering a range of questions from listeners lik
WOF 061: How Are We Saved?
Are you saved? This is a question we have heard from our Protestant friends regarding the state of grace for individual souls. In this episode of the Word on Fire Show, Bishop Barron discusses the Catholic response to this question and in d
WOF 060: New and Notable Books
Bishop Robert Barron is a bona fide bibliophile. Any quiet moment outside his holy hours, he can be found at his workbench writing a book or on his patio reading one. In this episode of the Word on Fire Show, Bishop Barron discusses some ne
WOF 059: Bishop Barron on "Silence"
The much-anticipated "Silence", based upon the Shusaku Endo novel of the same name, is a worthy addition to the Scorsese oeuvre. It is marked by gorgeous cinematography, outstanding performances from both lead and supporting actors, a gripp
WOF 058: David Dancing Before the Ark (Part 2 of 2)
In this episode of the Word on Fire Show we hear one of the world's great theologians unpack one of the richest texts in all of ancient scripture. Thomas Aquinas College hosts Bishop Robert Barron, as he speaks on "David Dancing Before the
WOF 057: David Dancing Before the Ark (Part 1 of 2)
In this episode of the Word on Fire Show we hear one of the world's great theologians unpack one of the richest texts in all of ancient scripture. Thomas Aquinas College hosts Bishop Robert Barron, as he speaks on "David Dancing Before the
WOF 056: Evangelizing Through Social Media
The Internet has produced the most profound shift in communications since the printing press, and many in the Church are using it to spread the Gospel. But how best to do it? How do we share our faith online without succumbing to the toxici
WOF 055: Mary, The New Eve
On the first day of the calendar year, the Church celebrates The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. This day honors the Blessed Virgin Mary under the aspect of her motherhood of Jesus. With her great "yes" to the Divine Will, Mary e