Episodes
536 Episodes
WOF 463: The Importance & Power of Prayer w/ Tammy Peterson: Part II
Through a litany of trials and grace, Tammy Peterson found her way to the Catholic Church. We bring you the second half of an hour-long conversation she had recently with Bishop Barron. The two explore transubstantiation, the power of praye
WOF 462: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (1 of 12)
Today we bring you the first lesson of Bishop Barron's lecture series on one of the most important, intriguing, strange, and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. We will come to understand his li
WOF 461: The Importance & Power of Prayer w/ Tammy Peterson: Part I
Through a litany of trials and grace, Tammy Peterson found her way to the Catholic Church. Today we bring you the first half of an hour-long conversation she had recently with Bishop Barron. The two explore the call of God, the power of the
WOF 460: The Star of the North Congress Address: Part II
Today we bring you the second half of Bishop Barron's May 2024 address at the Star of the North Eucharistic Congress in Bemidji, Minnesota. He concludes his discussion of Eucharistic Adoration, wisdom from saints and holy people, and the po
WOF 459: Five Lessons to Learn from the African Church
Parts of the global Church have a very different kind of challenge on their hands than we do in the West: how to handle explosive growth. In many parts of Africa, the Church is running out of room in their seminaries, convents, and monaster
WOF 458: The Star of the North Congress Address: Part I
Today we bring you the first half of Bishop Barron's May 2024 address at the Star of the North Eucharistic Congress in Bemidji, Minnesota. He discusses Eucharistic Adoration, wisdom from saints and holy people, and the power of "staying clo
WOF 457: How to Resist Anti-Christian Bigotry
How should we respond when the culture becomes inhospitable if not actively hostile to Christian values? Sadly, biblical and natural law points of view are unwelcome now in many of the institutions that constitute the core of our society, i
WOF 456: Bishop Barron at the New Ressourcement Conference
Today we bring you Bishop Barron's lecture from the 2023 New Ressourcement Conference. [The New Ressourcement](https://newressourcement.wordonfire.org/) is a quarterly journal of theology and philosophy published by Word on Fire Academic. I
WOF 455: Should We Worry About Declining Birth Rates?
In 1968, a book called *The Population Bomb* written by entomologist Paul Ehrlich helped spark panic in the west that the global population was reaching a breaking point, saying too many human beings would soon cause widespread famine and s
WOF 454: Bishop Barron's NEC Keynote Address
We are happy to share Bishop Barron's keynote address at the historic 2024 National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. Enjoy.
WOF 453: Nature & the Human Body—Recapping Wonder 2024
The nature and purpose of the human body was once considered obvious. But it has come under attack from secular culture in some strange and even disturbing ways in recent years. Now, unfortunately, it is up for grabs. The Word on Fire Insti
WOF 452: Bishop Barron's Homily at the Eucharistic Congress
Recently, Bishop Barron traveled to the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. He gave a homily during a breakout session to all the priests present there, and now we are bringing it to you. Enjoy!
WOF 451: Is Christianity Making a Comeback?
Some recent polling suggests that the number of those who identify with no religion has hit a ceiling, and it may even be declining. At the same time, a number of high-profile cultural influencers—even some formerly hostile to the faith—hav
WOF 450: Freedom & Political Order w/ Patrick Deneen—Part II
Today, we bring you the latter half of Bishop Barron's conversation with Patrick J. Deneen, a professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame. In this engaging discussion, the two address topics relating to freedom, truth, an
WOF 449: Are Reverent Liturgies & Social Justice at Odds?
Does being committed to social justice necessarily entail neglecting the liturgy? Conversely, do reverent liturgies entail downplaying or even ignoring the Church's mission to care for the poor? The answer to both questions is a resounding,
WOF 448: Freedom & Political Order w/ Patrick Deneen—Part I
Today, we bring you the first part of Bishop Barron's conversation with Patrick J. Deneen, a professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame. In the discussion, they touch on topics relating to freedom, truth, and the politic
WOF 447: The Crossroads of Religion & Politics—Part 2
We bring to you the second part of Bishop Barron's discussion with [Dr. Tod Worner](https://www.wordonfire.org/author/tod-worner/) on the way a Catholic, and indeed all Christians, should approach the crossroads of Religion and politics.
WOF 446: Five Animating Sensibilities for Evangelization
We recently hosted a Word on Fire Institute member event in London. At the event, Bishop Barron reflected on five animating sensibilities for evangelization. Enjoy.
WOF 445: The Crossroads of Religion & Politics—Part I
Today, we bring to you the first part of Bishop Barron's discussion with [Dr. Tod Worner](https://www.wordonfire.org/author/tod-worner/) on the way a Catholic should navigate the crossroads of religion and politics. Enjoy!
WOF 444: Bishop Barron Speaks at Parliament
Bishop Barron had the privilege of speaking to members of Parliament in London, England. He reflects on the presence of the Church in society, her endurance throughout the ages, and why Christianity is consistently a powerful cultural force