Monday, December 28, 2015

Podcasts for 2016

Looking for a way to expand your understanding of the faith?  Here are some of the podcasts I frequently have playing when I drive, work out, do home improvement, etc.




Catholic Podcasts:


Called to Communion:

This is a podcast hosted by Dr. David Anders.  He a degree in Reformation History and pursued a degree in Early Church history with the intent of destroying his hated enemy; the Catholic Church.

Things went horribly awry for him when he realized Saint Augustine was a Catholic.  A few nervous breakdowns later, he became a Catholic and hosts a Q&A show for EWTN.


Catholic Answers Live:

The mainstay Q&A show which arguably started the modern renaissance of Catholic Apologetics.  Pay close attention to their shows aimed directly for Atheists and "Pro-Choice".


Hearts and Minds:

An interesting topical show hosted by wonder-kid Trent Horn and Timmerie Millington.  I'll admit, you'll find yourself thinking, "I think I know which is which."


Journey Home: 

Hosted by the gentle giant Marcus Grodi, this podcast features all manner of conversion stories to the Catholic Faith.  Some of them are quite inspirational.


Connecting the Dots:

Mark Shea is ... sometimes a very frustrating man.  But his Connecting the Docts podcast has interesting and funny guests.


Franciscan Homilies:  

These homilies are often short and to the point.  And they talk a lot about Mary.  A lot.


Kresta in the Afternoon:

Al Kresta is a man with one leg and a good head on his shoulders.  He discusses current events from a Catholic perspective.

Podcasts from non-Catholic Christians:

Reasonable Faith: 

This podcast is hosted by William Lane Craige, an Evangelical philosopher who will enrich your appreciation for philosophy.


Issues Etc.  

This podcast is hosted by Todd Wilken, a Missouri Synod Lutheran.  He and his guests talk about a number of topics, commonly including theology and current events.

My one complaint about these guys is they tend to be needlessly combative of alternative points of view.  That is to say, they look for things to disagree with when they could have just as easily found common ground.


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