Catholic Theology Show
The Catholic Theology Show is presented by Ave Maria University. Host Dr. Michael Dauphinais, Chair and Professor of Theology, talks with colleagues and friends about Catholic theology. The podcast explores topics such as the value of Catholic higher education, religious liberty, prayer, and the philosophies of Thomas Aquinas. Ave Maria University is a Catholic university located in Southwest Florida.
Episodes
How G.K. Chesterton Can Renew the Church Today w/ Dale Ahlquist | Ep. 211
What can G.K. Chesterton teach us about classical education, the Catholic faith, and the work of C.S. Lewis?In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dale Ahlquist, president of the Society of G.K. Chesterton and the Chesterton Schools Network, to explore Chesterton’s enduring influence on Catholic thought, education, and literature.Ahlquist explains how
Green Thomism: Recovering the Beauty of Creation w/ Christopher Thompson | Ep. 210
How can recovering a sense of wonder at creation lead us closer to Jesus Christ?In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Professor Christopher Thompson, Dean of Saint Paul Seminary, to explore “Green Thomism” and the Catholic vision of creation through the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas. They discuss our modern “nature deficit disorder,” the intelligibili
What the Catholic Church Really Teaches About Justification w/ Dr. Michael Root | Ep. 209
What does the Catholic Church actually teach about justification? Why did it become such a major point of division during the Protestant Reformation?In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Michael Root, Emeritus Professor at The Catholic University of America and a former Lutheran, to explore the Council of Trent’s teaching on justification. They discus
How Tradition and Beauty Lead us to Christ w/ Bishop Francois Beyrouti | Ep. 208
What can the ancient Christian tradition of the Middle East teach us about living the Catholic faith today?In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Dr. Michael Dauphinais welcomes Bishop Francois Beyrouti, Eparchial Bishop of Newton, to explore the history, beauty, and mission of the Melkite Catholic Church. From the early Christians of Antioch to the challenges facing Christians in a post-s
The Daily Wire, Going Tech Free, and Accepting God's Intimacy w/ Matt Fradd | Ep. 207
How do we disconnect from distractions and discover intimacy with God? In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Matt Fradd, host of Pints with Aquinas podcast and author of Jesus Our Refuge, for a wide-ranging conversation about encountering Christ, Thomas Aquinas, prayer, spiritual growth, technology, community, and the struggle to live an authentically
What does the Gospel of Matthew Teach us about Jesus? w/ Dr. Edward Sri | Ep. 206
What can the Gospel of Matthew reveal about Jesus, His Kingdom, and the Church He established?Dr. Edward Sri, author, theologian, Vice President of Formation at FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), and visiting Professor at Ave Maria University, joins Dr. Michael Dauphinais to explore the deeper structure of Matthew's Gospel and the connections it makes between Jesus, David'
Is the Shroud of Turin Real? w/ Dr. Gilbert Lavoie | Ep. 205
How does the Shroud of Turin show the risen Christ? Hair falling to the shoulders, facial shadows from overhead light, and an unflattened back all point to a man lifted up, just as Jesus promised in the Gospel of John.This episode’s guest, Dr. Gilbert Lavoie, is a physician specializing in internal medicine, occupational medicine and public health. For more than forty years he has conducted a fore
Getting to Know the English Catholic Martyrs w/ Joseph Pearce | Ep. 204
In this powerful episode of The Catholic Theology Show, host Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with author and scholar Joseph Pearce to uncover the astonishing courage and heroic fidelity to Christ and his Catholic Church of the English martyrs. Drawing from Pearce’s book Faith of Our Fathers: A History of True England, they bring to life the stories of saints such as Thomas More, John Fisher, Edmu
How to Stay Catholic in Today’s World w/ Bishop Thomas Paprocki | Ep. 203
Catholic teachings can be misunderstood as just a set of rules, but in this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Bishop Thomas Paprocki and Dr. Dauphinais dive into how what looks like rules are paths to freedom and grace. Drawing from more than fifty years of priestly ministry and over two decades as a bishop, Bishop Paprocki reflects his vocation, discuss the future of young Catholics in the C
Unveiling the Mystery of Salvation w/ Dr. Scott Hahn | Ep. 202
Join Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Dr. Scott Hahn, founder of the Saint Paul Center for Biblical Theology, for a rich, eye-opening journey through 1–2 Chronicles. These books pulse with God’s relentless love, revealing how He weaves covenant, kingship, temple, and liturgy into one sweeping story of salvation.Hahn and Dauphinais pull back the curtain on the history, and theological depth that make Chr
The Bible and Marriage w/ Dr. John Bergsma | Ep. 201
What if the Bible isn’t just a collection of laws and stories, but the original romantic comedy with the happiest ending of all time? Discover how marriage reveals the very heart of God’s Trinitarian love and why recovering this vision is urgent for our culture today.In this rich conversation on The Catholic Theology Show, host Michael Dauphinais welcomes Dr. John Bergsma, author of The Bible and
How to Restore Reverence in the Mass w/ Archbishop Cordileone | Ep. 200
In this powerful episode of the Catholic Theology Show, host Michael Dauphinais welcomes His Excellency Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco. They discuss the heart of Christian courage, the beauty and truth of the Church’s timeless teachings on marriage and human flourishing, and the urgent need to recover reverence in the celebration of the Holy Mass.Archbishop Cordileone shares insi
How to Be Overwhelmed by the Gospel w/Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. | Ep. 199
Drawing on Scripture the Church Fathers, the parable of the Good Samaritan, personal stories, and rich analogies including black holes, heart transplants and the Sistine Chapel, Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P., shows how the Gospel moves from background noise to a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ.In this powerful episode of The Catholic Theology Show, host Dr. Michael Dauphinais welcomes Fr. Gab
The Summa for Beginners: The Life of Christ w/ Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P. | Ep. 198
Every moment of Jesus’ life is for our transformation and an invitation to be united with Him.In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, host Michael Dauphinais welcomes back Father Dominic Legge, O.P., President of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., and former Director of the Thomistic Institute. Aquinas devotes an entire section to what Jesus did and suf
America’s 250th & What Chesterton Saw in America w/ Susan Hanssen | Ep. 197
Did you know that G.K. Chesterton visited America 100 years ago and wrote about his observations and encountered in the book What I Saw in America? In honor of the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, Dr. Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Susan Hanssen, associate professor of history at the University of Dallas, to discuss the history of the country through G.K. Chesterton’s eyes. Toget
The Feminine Revival: Why the Future of Women Depends on Formation | Ep. 197
What do women need not just to survive, but to truly thrive in today’s culture?This episode features a conversation on why so many women feel overwhelmed despite having a strong faith, the difference between spiritual formation and human formation, and the habits, virtues, and practical skills needed to flourish. Dr. Michael Dauphinais and January Donovan, founder of The Woman’s School and Cathol
The Summa for Beginners: Aquinas and Cooperation with Evil w/ Fr. Ryan Connors | Ep. 195
What is expected of Catholics when every company, institution and system seems morally compromised? Can Catholics buy coffee from companies with immoral policies? Can Catholics pay taxes to governments that fund evil? How are Catholics supposed to live in the world but not be of the world?In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, host Michael Dauphinais is joined by Fr. Ryan Connors to explor
Why We Love The Great Divorce with The Magdala Podcast
Today's Release is a collaboration with The Magdala Ministries Podcast! Today on the podcast, Rachael Killackey sits down with theologian, podcast host, and Magdala board member, Dr. Michael Dauphinais, to discuss The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. They talk about the healing imagery within this great work, the story of the red lizard and the white horse, and what we can learn about redemption f
What Moses Teaches Us about Jesus w/Steve Ray | Ep. 194
What does Moses have to do with Jesus—and why does it matter for Catholics today? In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, host Michael Dauphinais welcomes back author, filmmaker, and Catholic convert Steve Ray for a sweeping exploration of the life of Saint Moses and his enduring significance for understanding Christ, the Church, and the Sacraments. Drawing from Scripture, Church tradition,
Benedict XVI and the Liturgy w/ Fr. Joseph Fessio, SJ | Ep. 193
The sacred liturgy is not a matter of personal preference or style it is the living heart of the Church’s worship and the clearest expression of her faith in Christ. In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Ave Maria University welcomes Jesuit priest, publisher, and theologian Fr. Joseph Fessio, founder of Ignatius Press and founding provost of Ave Maria University.Drawing on decades of theo
How to Stop Gossiping and Begin Praising God w/Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. | Ep. 192
Speech is made for communion—it’s meant to bind people together in truth and charity—but in a fallen world it so often does the opposite, slipping into distortion, division, and harm. In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dominican theologian Fr. Gregory Pine to discuss his book Training the Tongue: Growing Beyond the Sins of Speech. Drawing on the Ep
Finding God in Nature and in the Church w/Fr. John Nepil | Ep. 191
Why do the most beautiful places on earth sometimes fill us with deep awe and wonder and yet other times leave us feeling empty?In this episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Fr. John Nepil about his book To Heights and Unto Depths, exploring how the beauty of nature can either deepen faith or become a substitute for it. Drawing from a 486-mile trek on the Colorado Trail, Fr. Nepil reflects o
Why Didn't C. S. Lewis Become Catholic? w/ Joseph Pearce | Ep. 190
Why did a writer who defended so many deeply Catholic ideas stop just short of becoming Catholic—and what can that tell us about faith, history, and influence? In this episode of the Catholic Theology Show, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Joseph Pearce explore the fascinating tension at the heart of C.S. Lewis’ life and thought. Mr. Pearce is a Visiting Professor Literature at Ave Maria University
The Summa for Beginners: Aquinas and Justice w/Fr. Stephen Brock | Ep. 189
What if our modern obsession with justice is actually missing its foundation?In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Fr. Stephen Brock explore the meaning of justice through the lens of Thomas Aquinas. They contrast the classical view of justice as a virtue—a habit of giving others what is due—with modern approaches that reduce it to rights, power, or social syste
Relevant Radio and the Saints w/Peter Atkinson | Ep. 188
What happens when timeless stories of faith are told in a way that feels immediate, human, and deeply personal? In this episode of the Catholic Theology Show, Dr. Michael Dauphinais interviews Peter Atkinson about the vision behind The Merry Beggars and its rapid growth through audio storytelling. Peter recounts his path from Ave Maria University to pursuing acting, and how an unexpected pivot dur
How to Encounter God through Poetry w/James Matthew Wilson | Ep. 187
Poetry is far more than personal expression; it is a contemplative encounter with reality itself. In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Ave Maria University welcomes poet, critic, and theologian James Matthew Wilson, Cullen Foundation Chair in English Literature and Director of the MFA Program in Creative Writing at the University of St. Thomas in Houston.Professor Wilson explores how the
The Lost Virtue of Manliness w/Fr.James Mason | Ep. 186
What does it really mean to be a man in a culture that often confuses strength with dominance and softness with compassion? In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Michael Dauphinais welcomes Fr. James Mason for a focused discussion on a largely overlooked challenge in priestly formation: the vice of effeminacy. Drawing on his article, “The Forgotten Vice in Seminary Formation,” Fr. Mason e
Faith, Film, and the Art of Story Telling w/Daniel Bielinski | Ep. 185
Storytelling is intensely human, and is the matter of our own humanity. In this CTS episode, Ave Maria University alumnus, filmmaker, Director of Dramatic Arts & Fellow in Catholic Studies at the University of Mary (Bismarck, ND), and founder of Canticle Productions, Daniel Bielinski, shares his faith, everything that goes into making film and the art of storytelling. Dr. Dauphinais engages wi
Why Catholics Should Read the Classics w/Joseph Pearce | Ep. 184
In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, host Dr. Michael Dauphinais welcomes back Joseph Pearce—acclaimed author, literary scholar, and Visiting Professor of Literature at Ave Maria University (currently teaching an intensive course on G.K. Chesterton)—for a rigorous examination of the place of pre-Christian ("pagan") Greco-Roman literature in the formation of the Catholic mind.Th
How to Find God in the Workplace w/Dr. Jeff Schiefelbein | Ep.183
Whether you are starting your career, a CEO, or a college student, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, host Michael Dauphinais welcomes Jeff Schiefelbein, Managing Partner of Undivided Life, to explore the Catholic theology of work as a true vocation. Drawing on the Pontifical document The Vocation of the Business Leader (“the bane of man’s existence is the divi
Has Contemporary Feminism Failed Women? w/Dr. Carrie Gress | Ep. 182
In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Dr. Carrie Gress, author of The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us. The conversation explores the historical, philosophical, and theological roots of modern feminism and its cultural impact.Dr. Gress reflects on her academic journey in philosophy and explains how her research led her to examin
Is Belief Believable? w/Dr. Christopher Kaczor | Ep. 181
In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, host Michael Dauphinais is joined by Dr. Christopher Kaczor, Professor of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University, Honorary Professor of the Renewal of Catholic Life at the Word on Fire Institute, and President of the American Catholic Philosophical Association, on his recent publication Is Belief Believable? Reasoning About God from Plato and Aquin
True and False Sacrifices in Augustine's Confessions w/Dr. Chad Pecknold | Ep. 180
In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, host Michael Dauphinais engages Dr. Chad Pecknold, Associate Professor of Theology at The Catholic University of America and Theologian in Residence at the Basilica of St. Mary in Alexandria, Virginia, on his recent work Fire on the Altar: Setting Our Souls Ablaze through Augustine's Confessions.Pecknold offers a rigorously Catholic interpretation of
Defending Catholicism w/ Faith and Reason w/ Mark Brumley | Ep. 179
In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Mark Brumley, president of Ignatius Press and longtime contributor to the Catholic apologetics movement. Together, they reflect on the rise of Catholic apologetics in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s, a time marked by doctrinal confusion, limited catechetical resources, and strong evangelical critiques of
What does Jesus Teach Us About Masculinity w/Dr. Paul Gondreau | Ep. 178
In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Dr. Paul Gondreau, professor of theology at Providence College, for an in-depth conversation on the full humanity of Jesus Christ and its implications for Christian anthropology, masculinity, femininity, and moral life. Drawing on St. Thomas Aquinas, Scripture, and the Catholic tradition, Dr. Gondreau explains how a
How to Pray the Seven Sorrows w/Immaculée Ilibagiza | Ep. 177
In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Immaculée Ilibagiza, survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide and author of A Blessing in Disguise: Miracles of the Seven Sorrows Rosary. Drawing from her harrowing experience of hiding for three months while much of her family was murdered, Immaculée reflects on how suffering became a place of encounter with God rather
Augustine's City of God and Christian Hope w/ Dr. Gerald Boersma |Ep. 176
In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Dr. Gerald Boersma, professor of theology at Ave Maria University, for an in-depth conversation on St. Augustine’s City of God. Together they explore Augustine’s historical context, writing in the aftermath of the sack of Rome, and his enduring vision of the two cities: the City of God and the City of Man. The discu
How to Suffer without Losing Your Mind or Your Soul w/ Dr. Aaron Kheriaty |Ep. 175
Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, psychiatrist and author, discusses his upcoming book "Teach Me Your Suffering" and shares insights on how contemplating Christ's passion can transform our experience of personal suffering. The conversation explores the prayer "doce me passionem tuum" (teach me your suffering) as a spiritual practice that helps people move from isolation to communion with
How to Discern God's Will with the Spiritual Exercises w/Fr. James Mason | Ep. 174
In this episode of the Catholic Theology Show, host Michael Dauphinais interviews Father James Mason, pastor and vicar of clergy for the Diocese of Sioux Falls, who has been giving Ignatian retreats for seventeen years. Father Mason shares his personal conversion story as a late vocation who entered seminary at thirty after a career in law, describing his spiritual struggle as fighting God until h
Is There a Benedict Option for Today's Healthcare w/Dr. James Breen | Ep. 173
How can faithful Catholics reclaim the healing mission of medicine in an era of ideological pressures and fragmented care? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. James Breen, family physician, author of Benedict Medicine: A Catholic Response to Rescue the Profession's Healing Mission, and founder of the Benedict Medicine practice in Fort Myers, Florida, to explore the tensions between Catho
Recovering from Sexual Brokenness in Today’s Culture w/Rachel Killackey | Ep. 172
How can Catholics address the challenges of sexual addiction and pornography in a culture that often normalizes these behaviors? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Rachael Killackey, founder and executive of Magdala Ministries and author of Love in Recovery, to explore the complexities of sexual addiction, particularly among women. And how faith in God’s mercy offers guidance and a path to heal
Tolkien's Liturgical Imagination in The Lord of the Rings w/Dr. Ben Reinhard | Ep. 171
How does J.R.R. Tolkien's Catholic faith infuse his tales with sacramental wonder and redemptive hope? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Ben Reinhard, professor of English at Franciscan University of Steubenville and author of The High Hallow: Tolkien's Liturgical Imagination, to uncover the liturgical foundations of The Lord of the Rings. During their conversation, they als
Why Christmas Carols Matter w/Dr. Daniel Lendman | Ep. 170
Have you ever wondered why Christmas carols move us so deeply?In this special Christmas episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Host Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Daniel Lendman (Dean of Students and Theologian at Ave Maria University) to explore the profound theology hidden in our favorite Christmas hymns.From the soul-stirring power of “O Holy Night” to the triumphant joy of “Hark! Th
Defending the Faith Today with C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity w/Dr. Andrew Swafford | Ep. 169
How can C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity illuminate the truth of the Catholic faith for seekers and believers alike? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Andrew Swafford, professor of theology at Benedictine College and author of Lunatic, Liar, or Lord: Unveiling the Truth of Catholicism in C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity, to explore apologetics rooted in Lewis's trilemma on Jesus
How to Heal Modern Medicine w/ Dr. Aaron Kheriaty | Ep. 168
How can Catholics address the ethical dilemmas in modern medicine and public health policy? Dr. Michael Dauphinais hosts Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, a Catholic psychiatrist and former professor, to discuss his experiences challenging unethical medical mandates and his new book, Making the Cut: How to Heal Modern Medicine. They exploreKheriaty’s legal battles against university vaccine mandates, his advoca
The Intellectual Life and Family Life w/ Kara Johnson, John Mortensen, and Beth Mortensen | Ep. 167
In this special live episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Host Dr. Michael Dauphinais welcomes guests Kara Johnson, John Mortensen, and Beth Mortensen before a student audience at Ave Maria University to discuss integrating the intellectual life with family life. Drawing heavily from A.G. Sertillanges’s classic 1920 work, The Intellectual Life, the panel shares personal experiences and practical
The Summa for Beginners: The Sacraments w/Dr. Roger Nutt | Ep. 166
How can Catholics understand the sacraments through Saint Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Theologica? Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost and Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University, to explore Aquinas’s treatment of the sacraments in the third part of the Summa. They discuss how the sacraments, as efficacious signs instituted by Christ, extend His redemptive work by addressin
The Summa for Beginners: Understanding Christ w/Fr. Guy Mansini | Ep. 165
How can Catholics deepen their understanding of Jesus Christ through Saint Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Theologiae? Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Father Guy Mansini, a Benedictine priest and the Max Seckler Professor of Catholic Theology at Ave Maria University, to explore the Christology of the Summa’s third part. They discuss how Aquinas presents Christ as true God and true man, situating His id
The Summa for Beginners: The Moral Life w/Fr. Romanus Cessario O.P. | Ep. 164
How can Catholics understand the moral life within the framework of Saint Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Theologiae? Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Fr. Romanus Cessario, a Dominican priest and the Adam Cardinal Maida Professor of Catholic Theology at Ave Maria University, to explore the moral theology presented in the second part of the Summa. They discuss how Aquinas situates moral theology between
The Summa for Beginners: God and Creation w/Dr. Daniel Lendman | Ep. 163
How can Catholics deepen their understanding of God and His creation through the lens of Saint Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Theologiae? In this episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Dr. Daniel Lendman, a professor of theology and dean of students at Ave Maria University, to discuss the first part of the Summa Theologiae. They explore Aquinas’s approach to God’s existence, divine simplicity, provi
The Summa for Beginners: Aquinas and Theology w/Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. | Ep. 162
How can Catholics approach the study of theology through the lens of Saint Thomas Aquinas? Dr. Michael Dauphinais engages with Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P., a Dominican priest and professor of theology at the Dominican House of Studies, to explore the significance of Aquinas’s Summa Theologiae. Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. also shares insights from his book, The Summa Illuminated, which aims to make Aquinas
Celebrating Three Years of The Catholic Theology Show w/ Dr. Michael Dauphinais | Ep. 160
What does it mean to evangelize through theology in a world of bad ideas about God and deepening cultural crises? To mark the third anniversary of The Catholic Theology Show, host Dr. Michael Dauphinais welcomes back his colleague and frequent guest, Dr. Roger Nutt, provost and professor of theology at Ave Maria University. Together, they reflect on the podcast's roots in St. John Paul II'
How Theology Answers the Questions of Philosophy w/ Fr. James Brent, O.P. | Ep. 159
How can Catholics engage with the mystery of God through reason and faith? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. James Brent, O.P., assistant professor of philosophy at the Dominican House of Studies. They explore how philosophy in the perennial tradition raises profound questions about God’s existence, His plan, the problem of evil, the human soul, life after death, and the pursuit of ultimat
The Role of Beauty in the Catholic Life w/ Dr. Janice Chik Breidenbach
How does beauty guide Catholics toward God and shape their moral and spiritual lives? Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Dr. Janice Chik Breidenbach, a professor of philosophy at Ave Maria University, to explore the profound role of beauty in faith. They discuss how beauty, as seen in nature, art, and moral goodness, serves as an accessible yet demanding path to God, reflecting His creative order
The Power and Purpose of Redemptive Suffering w/ Megan Hjelmstad | Ep. 157
How can Catholics find meaning in suffering and grow closer to God through it?Dr. Michael Dauphinais engages with Megan Hjelmstad, author of Offer It Up: Discovering the Power and Purpose of Redemptive Suffering, to explore the theological and practical dimensions of suffering. They discuss how suffering, often an obstacle to faith, can be transformed into a path toward redemption by uniting it wi
Analog Hunger in a Digital World w/ Dr. Paul Vitz | Ep. 156
How can we find authentic identity in an increasingly digital world? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Paul Vitz, Catholic psychologist and professor emeritus, to discuss his book, Analog Hunger in a Digital World: Confronting Today's Identity Crisis. They explore the tension between the analog experiences that ground human identity in reality and the digital world's tendency to disconnect
A Catholic Perspective on Miracles w/ Anthony DeStefano | Ep. 155
How can Catholics faithfully approach the concept of miracles and prayer? Dr. Michael Dauphinais engages with Anthony DeStefano, a Catholic author with over 30 books, to explore his latest work, The Miracle Book: A Simple Guide to Asking the Impossible. DeStefano shares practical, theologically sound steps for seeking divine intervention and reflects on his personal journey from skepticism to fai
The Crisis of Faith and Vatican II w/ Dr. Larry Chapp | Ep. 154
What caused the crisis of faith in the Catholic Church following Vatican II? Dr. Michael Dauphinais hosts Dr. Larry Chapp, a retired theology professor and founder of the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker Farm, to discuss the cultural and theological turmoil of the 1960s and 1970s. Chapp shares his journey to starting the Catholic Worker Farm, inspired by Dorothy Day’s radical yet devout Catholicism, an
Confronting Conflicts between Faith & Science w/ Fr. Robert Spitzer | Ep. 153
How can Catholics address the perceived conflict between faith and science to strengthen belief, especially among youth? Dr. Michael Dauphinais hosts Fr. Robert Spitzer, president of the Magis Center and a leading Catholic scholar, to discuss this critical issue. They discuss Fr. Spitzer’s mission through the Magis Center, including his book Father Spitzer’s Universe: Exploring Life’s Big Question
The Role of Governance in Christian Life w/ Dr. Donald Prudlo | Ep. 152
Why is governance essential for fostering Christian perfection and societal order? Dr. Michael Dauphinais engages with Dr. Donald Prudlo, author of Governing Perfection and Warren Chair of Catholic Studies at the University of Tulsa, to explore the necessity and value of governance in both ecclesiastical and secular contexts. They discuss how governance, rooted in the Christian tradition, balances
Catholic Perspectives on Sexuality, Gender, and Human Nature w/ Dr. Michele Schumacher | Ep. 151
How can Catholics engage with contemporary debates on sexuality and gender through a lens of faith and reason? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Michele Schumacher, private docent at the University of Freiburg, Switzerland, and author of Metaphysics and Gender: The Normative Art of Nature and Its Human Limitations, to explore these questions. Dr. Schumacher shares her journey from question
Jesus Christ and Vatican II: The Scandal of Particularity w/ Dr. Eduardo Echeverria | Ep. 150
How does the Catholic Church understand the unique role of Jesus Christ in salvation? Dr. Michael Dauphinais hosts Dr. Eduardo Echeverria, author of Jesus Christ: Scandal of Particularity, Vatican II, A Catholic Theology of Religion’s Justification and Truth. They explore Vatican II’s teachings, the importance of apologetics, the dangers of religious indifference, and Echeverria’s journey from eva
The Habsburg Way: Seven Rules for Turbulent Times w/ Archduke Eduard Habsburg | Ep. 149
How can the historical wisdom of the Habsburg dynasty guide us in modern times? Dr. Michael Dauphinais hosts Eduard Habsburg, Archduke of Austria and author of The Habsburg Way: Seven Rules for Turbulent Times, to explore lessons from 800 years of Habsburg history. They discuss the seven principles that shaped the dynasty, including the importance of marriage, the Catholic faith, and how these can
How to Be Social Without Losing Your Soul w/ Dr. Michael Dauphinais | Ep. 148
How can Catholics navigate the challenges of modern social interactions while staying true to their faith?Dr. Michael Dauphinais, in a talk given at the SEEK 2025 conference hosted by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, explores how to live meaningfully in a world facing social and spiritual challenges. He proposes seven practices—digital detoxing, acknowledging personal failings, inte
Understanding Just War Theory in the Catholic Tradition w/ Dr. Joseph Capizzi | Ep. 147
How does the Catholic tradition address the complex reality of war? Dr. Michael Dauphinais hosts Dr. Joseph Capizzi, dean and professor of moral theology and ethics at the Catholic University of America, to explore just war theory. They discuss its roots in Roman and Christian thought, particularly through Augustine and Aquinas, and the role of mercy and forgiveness in fostering lasting peace.Reso
Faith, Science, and the Redemptive Value of Suffering w/ Dr. Robert Redfield | Ep. 146
How can a Catholic scientist navigate the intersection of faith, medicine, and public health crises? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Robert Redfield, former CDC director and Catholic physician, to explore his journey from a scientific worldview to a deep Catholic faith, shaped by a transformative encounter with Pope John Paul II. They discuss Redfield’s work with AIDS patients, the rede
Exploring the Catholic Spiritual Life w/ Fr Thomas Joseph White, O.P. | Ep. 145
How can Catholics deepen their spiritual life through theology and contemplation? In this episode of the Catholic Theology Show, Dr. Michael Dauphinais engages with Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P., Rector of the Angelicum in Rome, to discuss his book, Contemplation and the Cross: A Catholic Introduction to the Spiritual Life. The conversation addresses challenges like moral therapeutic deism and the
The Biblical Roots of the Jubilee Year w/ Dr. John Bergsma | Ep. 144
What is the significance of the Jubilee Year in the Bible, and how does it relate to Jesus’s mission and the Catholic Church? In this episode, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Dr. John Bergsma, a Catholic theologian, author, and vice president of mission at the Saint Paul Center, to explore the biblical concept of the Jubilee Year. They discuss Bergsma’s book, Jesus and the Jubilee: The Biblica
Recovering Wonder in a Disenchanted Age w/ Dr. Kyle Washut | Ep. 143
How can Catholics rediscover a sense of wonder in a world that feels disconnected from meaning? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Kyle Washut, president of Wyoming Catholic College, to discuss the importance of recovering an enchanted view of the universe. They explore how the Catholic intellectual tradition, rooted in Scripture and the natural world, counters the modern "buffered self" th
A Catholic Response to the Postmodern Crisis of Identity w/ Dr. Angela Franks | Ep. 142
How can faithful Catholics understand and navigate the modern crisis of identity?Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Angela Franks, theologian, author, and professor at Saint John’s Seminary, to talk about issues relating to identity and the "empty self." During their conversation, they also discuss related themes such as the historical roots of identity struggles and how to guide chi
Aquinas and the Truth of Faith w/ Fr. Michael Sherwin O.P. | Ep. 141
How can St. Thomas Aquinas help address the modern crisis of belief?Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Fr. Michael Sherwin, O.P.,, a Dominican theologian and professor of theology at the Angelicum in Rome, to explore how Aquinas’ teachings can respond to contemporary challenges in faith. They discuss the nature of belief in Jesus Christ, the developmental journey of faith, and how Aquinas
How Aquinas Made Me Catholic w/ Dr. Francis Beckwith | Ep. 140
How does St. Thomas Aquinas shape a return to Catholic faith?Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais talks with Dr. Francis Beckwith, author of Never Doubt Thomas: The Catholic Aquinas as Evangelical and Protestant, about his journey back to Catholicism. They discuss Aquinas’s influence, justification, and engaging evangelical perspectives. Resources: Annunciation Circle (Ave Maria University Monthly Giving
Jordan Peterson, the Bible, and the Search for Meaning w/ Dr. Christopher Kaczor | Ep. 139
How can Catholics engage with Jordan Peterson’s ideas while remaining rooted in the faith?Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais talks with Dr. Christopher Kaczor, Catholic philosopher, author, and Professor of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University, about his book Jordan Peterson, God, and Christianity: The Search for a Meaningful Life. They explore how Peterson’s moral reading of scripture has sparked
Faith, Politics, and Freedom of Speech w/ Michael Knowles | Ep. 138
What does it mean to return to Catholicism and live out its truths in a political and cultural context?Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Michael Knowles, host of The Daily Wire's The Michael Knowles Show and a prominent Catholic commentator, to explore his reversion to the Catholic faith after a decade of atheism. They discuss how reading the Gospels and engaging with intellectual argum
How to Recover Love and Friendship w/ Dr. Ray Guarendi | Ep. 137
How can Catholics build meaningful relationships in an era of increasing loneliness and isolation?Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Ray Guarendi, a clinical psychologist, Catholic author, and speaker, to explore practical approaches to fostering love and friendship. They discuss strategies for being present to others, balancing acceptance and honesty in challenging discussions, and
Saintly Friends: Mother Teresa and John Paul II w/ Patrick Novecosky | Ep. 136
What can we learn from the extraordinary friendship between Mother Teresa and Pope John Paul II? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Patrick Novecosky, an award-winning author and speaker and the founder of NovaMedia, to discuss his upcoming book on two of the greatest modern-day saints. They discuss how both saints overcame profound personal suffering to become beacons of hope, transformin
Why Theology Needs Jesus w/ Adam Van Wart | Ep. 135
How does Jesus Christ transform the way we think about God? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Adam Van Wart, Associate Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University, to discuss how the Incarnation makes God concretely present in human history, overcoming the human tendency to idolatry. Dr. Van Wart also explains how suffering acquires new meaning through Christ’s Cross and Resurrect
Theology of the Body and Personal Growth w/ Matt Ingold | Ep. 134
How can Catholics integrate personal development practices with authentic faith?Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Matt Ingold, co-founder of Metanoia Catholic, about “baptizing” secular life coaching with Catholic theology. They discuss John Paul II’s Theology of the Body as a foundation for understanding human growth, the non-competitive relationship between grace and effort, and practica
Why Theology Needs Metaphysical Realism w/ Dr. Steven Long | Ep. 133
Why is philosophy essential for understanding Catholic theology? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais interviews Dr. Steven Long, well-known theologian and Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University, about the relationship between philosophy and theology in the Catholic tradition. They discuss how the abandonment of realist philosophy has undermined theological truth, the importance of natural law for
After Stoicism: Boethius and Divine Providence w/ Dr. Thomas Ward | Ep. 132
How can ancient wisdom help us find consolation and freedom in our distracted modern world? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Thomas Ward, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Baylor University, to discuss his book, After Stoicism: The Last Words of the Last Roman Philosopher. The work examines St. Severinus Boethius’ Consolation of Philosophy, which offers a Christian alternative t
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