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Formed Now

17 Seasons

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  • Can Almsgiving Atone for Sin?

    http://www.augustineinstitute.org/missioncircle/

    This Bible study will focus on the biblical teaching about the merit God associates with almsgiving, from the OT to the NT. We will also touch on how Luther’s Reformation changed the Christian tradition and how that relates to Scripture. 

    Our con...

  • Jesus's Prophecy of the End of the Temple and the World

    Join Dr. Tim Gray and and Dr. Ben Akers as they continue Holy Week and walk with Christ in the days leading up to His Passion. Jesus's debates with authorities and foretells the end of the temple and the world.

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  • A Bible Study on the Annunciation

    Dr. Ben Akers, associate professor of theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, leads us through a brief reflection on the scene of the Annunciation in Luke 1:26-38. He engages the scripture verses line by line highlighting some of the key Old Testament passages evoked by the angel Gab...

  • Formed Live: Faith not Fear

    "Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber for this special Formed Live. Today's Bible study will focus on the contrast and tension between faith and fear. How can we practically overcome our fear by faith?

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  • Formed Live: Understanding the Stations of the Cross

    Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Ben Akers for today's Formed Live event. This Bible study on the Stations of the Cross traces the biblical passages that relate to each Station of the Cross. Learn how to pray and meditate with the stations like never before!

  • Formed Live: Feast of the Ascension

    Though often overshadowed by the resurrection, the ascension is an equally important mystery and essential to understanding the mission of Christ. Join Tim Gray and Ben Akers as they discuss the great mystery of the ascension of Christ into heaven 40 days after his resurrection.

  • End of the Liturgical Year

    Join Dr. Tim Gray as he looks into the wisdom of the Church as she closes out the liturgical year and leads us to Christ the King of the Universe

  • Spy Wednesday

    Why is it called Spy Wednesday? This morning, Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Ben Akers continue our Holy Week journey as they discuss the anointing of Jesus in Bethany.

    Watch Triduum here: https://watch.formed.org/videos/triduum

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  • Formed Live: Divine Mercy

    Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Ben Akers as they discuss the upcoming feast of Divine Mercy. Stick around after the interview for Episode 1 of "Divine Mercy: The Second Greatest Story Ever Told." To watch the whole series, click here

  • Formed Now! The Meaning of the Priesthood Today

    Recorded Live on April 21, 2020.


    Watch the previous episode with Dr. Gray and Fr. Larkin

    For more content on the priesthood, check out "A Priest is Not His Own" by Archbishop Fulton Sheen

  • Our Lady of Sorrows

    Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Edward Sri discuss Our Lady of Sorrows.
    For a copy of Rethinking Mary by Dr. Sri, click here

  • Formed Now! The New Evangelization

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    Dr. Tim Gray & Lucas Pollice, professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute, discuss the Augustine Institute Short Course "The New Evangelization".

    Find this course and many others at
    courses.augustineinstitute.org

  • The Virtue of Patience Amidst Chaos

    Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher O. Blum, Academic Dean of the Augustine Institute Graduate School, sit down to discuss the virtue of patience. This conversation talks about the role of patience in the Christian life, how it is expressed, the difficulties of exercising it, and how to practically...

  • Spirituality of Thanksgiving

    Dr. Tim Gray discusses the spirituality of thanksgiving and its centrality to the Christian life.

    To learn more about the Eucharist

  • Christmas, Holidays, and Traditions

    Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Klein to discuss Christmas, holidays, liturgical seasons, and family traditions.

  • How Is the Bible Translated?

    Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Mark Giszczak, Professor of Sacred Scripture for the Graduate School, to discuss his book, Bible Translation and the Making of the ESV Catholic Edition. In this episode, these Biblical scholars dive into the history of Biblical translation and why there are so man...

  • Renewing Apologetics “the Augustine Way”

    What can we learn from St. Augustine about apologetics? Join Dr. John Sehorn, Ph.D. with esteemed Christian colleagues Dr. Joshua Chatraw, Ph.D., and Dr. Mark Allen, Ph.D., to discuss how St. Augustine's model of defending the faith sheds great insights for Christians today on engaging culture. Y...

  • Parenting a Child with a Religious Vocation

    Taylor Kemp sits down with Tom Kissel, Founder of Parents of Vocations, to discuss what it is like to be a parent of a child who has a religious vocation. Tom speaks from the experience of his own daughter discerning and, eventually, entering religious life and what the process was like for him a...

  • Saint John Paul II's Letter on the Rosary | Catholic Saints

    Episode 158

    "Dr. Tim Gray and Lucas Pollice discuss Pope John Paul II's Apostolic Letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae.

    You can find the entire apostolic letter here

    For more on Praying the Rosary:The Million Rosary March

    It is a wonderful mission and opportunity for all of us to pray the rosary daily Begi...

  • Jesus' Crucifixion

    Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Mark Giszczak on this Good Friday as they prayerfully discuss the Crucifixion and death of Jesus.

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  • Ask the Professor (Part 3)

    Have you ever wanted to ask a professor of Catholic theology your faith-related questions? In this FORMED Now episode, Dr. Ben Akers is put on the spot, answering questions he might not know the answer to. Watch to find answers to your questions and to see how Dr. Akers does.

    We want to hear you...

  • How Do We Live Pro-Life?

    In these three videos, Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Lynn Grandon, Director of the Respect Life Office at the Archdiocese of Denver, to discuss the pro-life movement. In light of the leaked Supreme Court document, the first episode examines the potential ramifications of Roe v. Wade being overturn...

  • Why Is the Church Pro-Life?

    In these three videos, Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Lynn Grandon, Director of the Respect Life Office at the Archdiocese of Denver, to discuss the pro-life movement. In light of the leaked Supreme Court document, the first episode examines the potential ramifications of Roe v. Wade being overturn...

  • Overturning Roe v. Wade

    In these three videos, Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Lynn Grandon, Director of the Respect Life Office at the Archdiocese of Denver, to discuss the pro-life movement. In light of the leaked Supreme Court document, the first episode examines the potential ramifications of Roe v. Wade being overturn...