Church and Culture
Church and Culture is a weekly Ave Maria Radio program hosted by Deal Hudson that explores how Catholic faith intersects with contemporary culture through books, movies, music, politics, and the arts. The podcast covers a wide range of cultural topics from a Catholic perspective.
Episodes
Church and Culture Hr 2 - July 25, 2026 - Charles Murray and Deal discuss his latest book, "Taking Religion Seriously."
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Church and Culture Hr 1 - July 25, 2026 - Edward Short and Deal discusses John Henry Neumann after being named Doctor of the Church
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Church and Culture - July 18, 2026 - Prof. Andrew Dinan talks with me about Homer’s The Odyssey.
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Church and Culture - July 18, 2026 - Kevin Belmonte talks about his new book, G.K. Chesterton On Life: Encountering His Wit and Wisdom for Today, Thomas Nelson
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Church and Culture - July 11, 2026 - Michael Halloran talks about his novel The Black Knight and the role of fiction in Catholic evangelization.
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Church and Culture - July 11, 2026 - Prof. Dan Mahoney talks about the Catholic philosopher Pierre Manent and the lies told about China and Mao.
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Church and Culture - July 4, 2026 - James Matthew Wilson - discusses his ''America: A Quartet of Poems" written for the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
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Church and Culture - July 4, 2026 - Stan Butt - Stan Butt joins me to discuss the Catholic poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins, S.J.
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Church and Culture - June 27, 2026 - Jane Muldoon VanHouten talks about her career in liturgical music and the founding of Millions of Monicas.
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Church and Culture - Tim Goeglein - Tim Goeglein discusses his new book, What Really Matters: Restoring a Legacy of Faith, Freedom, and Family
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Church and Culture - Lord Conrad Black talks about the French Revolution and Napoleon
June 20, 1926 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture - Prof. Jason West discussed Jacques Maritain’s contribution to theology.
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Church and Culture Hr 2 - June 13, 2026
Dale Alquist is Deal’s guest originally airing on November 1, 2025 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 - June 13, 2026 - Zoe Romanowsky
Zoe Romanowsky talks about her role at EWTN News and the new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 - June 6, 2026 - Professor Lee Oser
Prof. Lee Oser talks about his new essay, Modernity and Its Discontents. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 - June 6, 2026 - Guy Rickards
Music critic Guy Rickards plays and discusses the music of the Czech composer, Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 - May 30, 2026 - Devan Patel
Devan Patel discusses the ethics and AI and the new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr. 1 - May 30, 2026 - Msgr. John Cihak
Msgr. John Cihak discusses the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education. He is its chaplain and a board member. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 - May 23, 2026 - David Allinson
David Allinson discusses the life and work of the Catholic composer, William Byrd This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 - May 23, 2026 - Stan Butt
Stan Butt discusses The Great Gatsby for its 100th Anniversary. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 – May 16, 2026 – Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J.
Program #: 431Description: Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. talks about his new book from Sophia Press, St. Paul on the Power of the Cross (2025) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 - May 16, 2026 - Mark Judge
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Church and Culture Hr 2 - May 9, 2026 - Professor Brad Birzer
Prof. Brad Birzer talks about his new book, The Declaration of Independence, An Experiment in Liberty, Stonehouse Press, 2026. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 - May 9, 2026 - Frank Pavone
Frank Pavone discusses the work of Priests for Life and the present challenges facing the pro-life movement. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 - May 2, 2026 - Frank Buckley
Episode #457Frank Buckley discusses King Charles visit to the US, the Iran War, the Secret Service, the funding of DHS, and the issue of gerrymandering. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 - May 2, 2026 - James Grant
Episode #457James Grant discusses his new book, Friends Until the End: Edmund Burke and Charles Fox in the Age of Revolution This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 - April 25, 2026
Joseph Pearce joins Deal to discuss his book, “Great Books For Good Men.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 - April 25, 2026
Composer Kenneth Woods joins Deal to share his love for the guitar. Woods strays away from commenting on classical music and instead reveals who inspired him in his youth. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 – April 18, 2026 – Dana Gioia
Dana Gioia talks about the new translation of The Diary of a Country Priest (Ignatius 2025)The post Church and Culture Hr 2 – September 20, 2025 – Dana Gioia appeared first on Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 – April 18, 2026 – Michael Aquilina
Michael Aquilina discusses the theological disputes among the Ante-Nicene Fathers of the Church.The post Church and Culture Hr 1 – September 20, 2025 – Michael Aquilina appeared first on Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 - April 11, 2026: Dr. Michael New
Dr. Michael New talks about the status of the pro-life movement during Trump’s 2nd term. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 - April 11, 2026 Dr. Riccardo Selva
Dr. Riccardo Selva talks about his faith and his career as a jazz musician and teacher. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 – April 4, 2026 – Alex Lessard
Alex Lessard talks about Adeodatus, a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing and renewing Catholic liberal education.The post Church and Culture Hr 2 – August 2, 2025 – Alex Lessard appeared first on Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 - April 4, 2026 - David Allinson
Episode #455David Allinson talks about the art of choral conducting and the music of Sebastian de Vivanco, a Spanish Renaissance master. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 – March 28, 2026 – Jason West
Jason West discusses the political philosophy of Jacques Maritain. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 – March 28, 2026 – Jim Papandrea
Jim Papandrea talks about the 8th century of Christianity This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 – March 21, 2026 - Deacon Keith Fournier
Deacon Keith Fournier talks about the recent spread of anti-Semitism and what can be done about it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 – March 21, 2026 - Dr. Jeffrey W. Talley
Dr. Jeffrey W. Talley discusses his plans for Belmont Abbey College as the 21st president This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 – March 14, 2026 – Mike Aquilina
Mike Aquilina talks about the life and work of St. Patrick. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 – March 14, 2026 – Robert Reilly
Robert Reilly discusses the situation between the US and Iran. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 – March 7, 2026 - Joseph Pearce
Joseph Pearce discusses a poem by T.S. Eliot, The Waste Land (1922) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 – March 7, 2026 – Jim Papandrea
Jim Papandrea talks about the 7th century of the Catholic Church This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 – February 28, 2026 – Stan Butt
Stan Butt talks about the Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights (1847) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 – February 28, 2026 – Guy Rickards
Guy Rickards discusses the life and work of British composer Havergal Brian This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 – February 21, 2026 – Jason L.A. West
Jason West discusses the chapter on the theory of knowledge from his new book on Jacques Maritain. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 – February 21, 2026 – Mike Aquilina
Mike Aquilina discusses the 5th century of Christian thought and theology. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 – February 14, 2026 – Christopher Butler
Christopher Butler talks about his work with Americans for Tax Reform, the Tholos Foundation, and Christians for Free Markets. The post Church and Culture Hr 2 – September 6, 2025 – Christopher Butler appeared first on Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 – February 14, 2026 – Jason L.A. West
Jason L. A. West talks about the metaphysics of Jacques Maritain from his new book on the philosopher. The post Church and Culture Hr 1 – September 6, 2025 – Jason L.A. West appeared first on Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 - February 7, 2026 - Val Crofts
Val Crofts talks about the 250th anniversary of The Declaration of Independence. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 - February 7, 2026 - Paul Kengor
Paul Kengor talks about his book, The Devil and Karl Marx: Communism's Long March of Death, Deception, and Infiltration. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 – January 31, 2026 – Dr. Jason West
Dr. Jason West discusses his new book, The Christian Philosophy of Jacques Maritain, Catholic University of America, 2025.The post Church and Culture Hr 1 – August 9, 2025 – Dr. Jason West appeared first on Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 – January 31, 2026 – Joseph Susanka
Joseph Susanka and I discuss six Catholic movies including The Nun’s Story and Barabbas.The post Church and Culture Hr 2 – August 9, 2025 – Joseph Susanka appeared first on Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 – January 24, 2025 - Frank Buckley
Frank Buckley evaluates Trump’s action in Venezuela, his plan to take over Greenland, and his plan for Iran’s future. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 - January 24, 2026 - Mike Aquilina
Mike Aquilina discusses the Patristic Fathers and councils of the 4th century A.D. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 – January 17, 2025
Program #: 446Description: Stan Butts talks about Virgil, focusing on the meaning of the Aeneid for Christian culture.Learn More About Deal This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 – January 17, 2026– James Hanna
James Hanna talks about the Catholicism of writer Jack Kerouac.The post Church and Culture Hr 1 – Aug 23, 2025 – James Hanna appeared first on Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 – January 10, 2026 – Deacon Keith Fournier
Program #: 427Description: Deacon Keith Fournier discusses the election of Pope Leo XIV and the first period of his pontificate.Learn More About DealThe post Church and Culture Hr 2 – July 12, 2025 – Deacon Keith Fournier appeared first on Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substac
Church and Culture Hr 1 - January 10, 2026 - Matt Schlap
Program #: 427Description: Matt Schlap talks about CPAC, Israel, Ukraine, and the Texas Flooding.Learn More About DealThe post Church and Culture Hr 1 – July 12, 2025 – Matt Schlap appeared first on Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 – January 3, 2026 – Joseph Susanka
Joseph Susanka of Wyoming Catholic Colleges returns to discuss six more of the most important Catholic films.The post Church and Culture Hr 2 – May 24, 2025 – Joseph Susanka appeared first on Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 – January 3, 2026 – Guy Rickards
Guy Rickards plays and discusses the Music about Spring.The post Church and Culture Hr 1 – May 24, 2025 – Guy Rickards appeared first on Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 – December 27, 2025 – Mike Aquilina
Mike Aquilina discusses the Apostolic Fathers.The post Church and Culture Hr 2 – June 14, 2025 – Mike Aquilina appeared first on Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 - December 27, 2025 - Deacon Keith Fournier
Deacon Keith Fournier discusses the dangers of sedevacantism, the belief that the chair of Peter is empty. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 - December 20, 2025
Program #: 444Theresa Hudson, Sean Breeden, and I collaborate in presenting Christmas classics by Dylan Thomas and Truman Capote.Learn More About Deal This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 - December 20, 2025
Program #: 444Prof. Frank Buckley joins me in discussing ‘The Year 2025 in Review.’Learn More About Deal This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2 - December 13, 2025
Program #: 443Description: Composer Michael Kurek returns to play parts of the two recently composed Symphony 4 and Symphony 5 plus other works.Learn More About Deal This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 - December 13, 2025
Program #: 443Description: Edward Short reads and discusses Advent Sermons by St. John Henry Newman, Doctor of the Church. Learn More About Deal This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 – December 6, 2025 – Jeff Wallin
Program #: 442Description: Jeff Wallin discusses controversies arising in the conservative moment concerning Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes, and antisemitism.Learn More About Deal This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 – December 6, 2025 – Peter Carter
Program #: 442Description: Peter Carter, coauthor with Cardinal Sarah, The Song of the Lamb: Sacred Music and the Heavenly Liturgy, talks about the importance of sacred music in liturgy and what kind of music is appropriate. Learn More About Deal This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 1 – November 29, 2025 – Michael Kurek
Michael Kurek talks about his career as a composer and shares a variety of his works. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Charles Murray discusses his new book, Taking Religion Seriously
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Edward Short talks about ecumenism
Edward Short talks about the issue of Cardinal Newman’s view of ecumenism. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
Church and Culture Hr 2
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Church and Culture Hr 1
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Church and Culture Hr 2
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Church and Culture Hr 1
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Who Are the Church Fathers? A Patristic Primer with Mike Aquilina
The Way of the Fathers with Mike AquilinaIn this illuminating episode of Church and Culture, host Deal Hudson welcomes back Catholic author and patristics expert Mike Aquilina for the first in a series exploring the Church Fathers. Together, they dive into the heart of patrology—the study of Christianity’s earliest teachers—and unpack why these ancient voices still matter today.Mike shares insight
Church and Culture Hr 1
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Church and Culture Hr 1
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Church and Culture Hr 2
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