Episodes

  • St. Louis IX
    Aug 25 2025

    Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher Blum discuss the only king of France to be canonized, St. Louis IX.

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    31 mins
  • St. Bartholomew
    Aug 24 2025

    Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. John Sehorn discuss the great apostle, St. Bartholomew. Grab your Bible and follow along.

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    31 mins
  • St. Rose of Lima
    Aug 23 2025

    Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Mary McGeehan discuss the life and impact of St. Rose of Lima. Born in Lima in the late 16th century, Rose is known for her zealous faith, strong fasting, self-imposed penances, and her desire to remain unmarried to be Christ’s spouse. St. Rose experienced much tension between her vocation and her family life as her devotion to God sometimes conflicted with her obedience to her parents.

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    18 mins
  • St. Helena and the Finding of the True Cross of Christ
    Aug 18 2025

    Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. John Sehorn discuss how St. Helena discovered the True Cross of Christ.

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    31 mins
  • St. Maximilian Kolbe
    Aug 14 2025

    At age twelve, St. Maximilian Kolbe received a vision of Our Lady where he accepted the crowns of both purity and martyrdom, vowing to promote devotion to Mary as the defense against the twentieth century's evils. Join Dr. Sean Innerst and Dr. Ben Akers as they dive into the life of this modern martyr killed in Auschwitz to spare the life of a husband and father.

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    26 mins
  • St. Maximus the Confessor
    Aug 13 2025

    Dive into the intriguing world of Catholic saints with Mary McGuire and Dr. Carl Venner on 'Catholic Saints,' a podcast produced by the Augustine Institute on Apostolate. In this episode, Dr. Venner shares his deep dive into Greek and theology, exploring Acts of the Apostles and the nuances of ancient imprisonment. As they discuss the life of Saint Maximus the Confessor, they uncover historical complexities, from conflicting feast days to theological debates like Monothelitism. Join them on a journey through history and faith, where every detail reveals the timeless pursuit of holiness.

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    22 mins
  • St. Clare of Assisi
    Aug 11 2025

    Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Ben Akers discuss St. Clare and the beauty of poverty.

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    31 mins
  • St. Lawrence on the Role of Almsgiving
    Aug 10 2025

    Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber discuss St. Lawrence and the true "Treasure of the Church."

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    31 mins