Episodes
529 Episodes
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
WOF 443: How Should We Understand Miracles?
Over 83 percent of Americans still believe in miracles, but what, specifically, are miracles? What are the grounds for believing in them, especially for non-eye witnesses? In the Catholic context, who has the authority to deem an event mira
WOF 442: Dante Ascends the Paradiso
We have arrived at the end of our journey with Dante. At the top of Mount Purgatory, Dante ascends the *Paradiso* and in the highest heaven, he beholds the divine glory of the beatific vision: God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
WOF 441: Did Bill Maher Become an Ally?
The atheist political commentator and television host Bill Maher has long been a bitter critic of Christianity. In additional to regular swipes at Christians on his shows, Maher also devoted an entire documentary film, sardonically entitled
WOF 440: Atoning for the Seven Deadly Sins
Our journey continues through Dante's poetic imagery of the seven deadly sins. As Bishop Barron describes them in order of their severity, we discover that in order to atone for each sin, those in purgatory are punished with the repetitive
WOF 439: Is Christianity Useful to the West?
Is Christianity a useful religion to the West? Atheist Richard Dawkins recently claimed that, while still an atheist, he considers himself a "cultural Christian" because of Christianity's utility in supporting Western cultural and political
WOF 438: Damned Alone—But Saved Together
Continuing the journey in the fourth lecture of Bishop Barron's course, "[Dante's Catholic Imagination](https://community.wordonfire.org/c/dantes-catholic-imagination)," we see notion that "we're damned alone, but we're only saved together"
WOF 437: Is Safety Culture Good for Us?
Terms like "safe spaces," "trigger warnings," "harm reduction," "micro-aggression," "emotional wellbeing" and "fragility" are dominating the culture as well as the governance of many institutions. But by some measurements, our society is mo