Formed Now

Formed Now

17 Seasons

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  • I Thirst - Book Discussion (Part 2 of 7)

    "Walk with Saint Mother Teresa throughout the season of Lent with I Thirst:40 Days with Mother Teresa accompanied by this seven-part book discussion between Dr. Ben Akers and Fr. Daniel Moloney. Throughout Lent, Dr. Akers and Fr. Moloney will dive into Mother Teresa's spirituality, her teaching o...

  • I Thirst - Book Discussion (Part 3 of 7)

    Walk with Saint Mother Teresa throughout the season of Lent with I Thirst:40 Days with Mother Teresa accompanied by this seven-part book discusssion between Dr. Ben Akers and Fr. Daniel Moloney. Throughout Lent, Dr. Akers and Fr. Moloney will dive into Mother Teresa's spirituality, her teaching o...

  • Martyrs and Monastics

    "Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Klein, Professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, to discuss her brand-new Short Course: Martyrs and Monastics. Who are the early Church martyrs? What fueled their witness to the faith? How did monasticism develop? These questions...

  • I Thirst - Book Discussion (Part 1 of 7)

    Walk with Saint Mother Teresa throughout the season of Lent with I Thirst:40 Days with Mother Teresa accompanied by this seven-part book discussion between Dr. Ben Akers and Fr. Daniel Moloney. Throughout Lent, Dr. Akers and Fr. Moloney will dive into Mother Teresa's spirituality, her teaching on...

  • The Shroud of Turin

    Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Fr. Francis Peffley to discuss the Holy Shroud of Turin. This miraculous shroud is believed to be the burial shroud of Jesus Christ. Throughout this conversation they talk about the scientific evidence for the authenticity of the shroud, its history, and how the shrou...

  • A Bible Study on the Luminous Mysteries: Institution of the Eucharist (Part 5)

    Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Mark Giszczak as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them.

    This episode on the Institution of...

  • Whole 40: Making a Spiritual Plan for Lent

    Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent and a great day to make a plan for this holy and grace-filled season. Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Klein, Professor at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, to discuss the purpose of the season of Lent, how to prepare for it, and why it is s...

  • Saint Francis de Sales and the Character of a Christian: Courage (Part 4 of 4)

    "In this four-part series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher O. Blum sit down to discuss St. Francis de Sales, his best known work The Introduction to the Devout Life, and the character of a christian revealed through his life's witness and writings. We hope you enjoy this new series on an incred...

  • Saint Francis de Sales and the Character of a Christian: Sincerity (Part 3 of 4)

    "In this four-part series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher O. Blum sit down to discuss St. Francis de Sales, his best known work The Introduction to the Devout Life, and the character of a christian revealed through his life's witness and writings. We hope you enjoy this new series on an incred...

  • Saint Francis de Sales and the Character of a Christian: Prayer (Part 2 of 4)

    In this four-part series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher O. Blum sit down to discuss St. Francis de Sales, his best known work The Introduction to the Devout Life, and the character of a christian revealed through his life's witness and writings. We hope you enjoy this new series on an incredi...

  • Evangelizing Millennials (Part 4)

    Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Taylor Kemp, former professional soccer player, graduate of the Augustine Institute Graduate School, and current FORMED Platform Manager, to discuss evangelizing millennials. Taylor discusses some principles he has learned through evangelizing athletes and his millenn...

  • A Bible Study on the Luminous Mysteries: Proclamation of the Kingdom (Part 3)

    Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. James Prothro as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them.

    This episode on the Proclamation...

  • How to Receive Communion Well

    Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Fr. Daniel Moloney, visiting professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, to discuss how to receive Communion well. Dr. Akers and Fr. Moloney walk through some sure guidelines for receiving the Sacrament of the Eucharist fruitfully.

    Did you en...

  • Saint Francis de Sales and the Character of a Christian: Devotion (Part 1 of 4)

    In this four-part series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher O. Blum sit down to discuss St. Francis de Sales, his best known work "The Introduction to the Devout Life", and the character of a Christian. We hope you enjoy this new series on an incredible counter-reformation Saint and apply his wis...

  • Evangelizing Millennials (Part 3)

    Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Taylor Kemp, former professional soccer player, graduate of the Augustine Institute Graduate School, and current FORMED Platform Manager, to discuss evangelizing millennials. Taylor discusses some principles he has learned through evangelizing athletes and his millenn...

  • A Bible Study on the Luminous Mysteries: The Wedding at Cana (Part 2)

    "Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. John Sehorn as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them. This episode on the Wedding Feast at C...

  • The Conversion of Saint Paul | Catholic Saints

    "Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. James Prothro, Assistant Professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, to discuss the conversation of one of the largest figures in Christianity, Saint Paul.

    If you've enjoyed this conversation and are interested in learning more, ...

  • Evangelizing Millennials (Part 2)

    Taylor Kemp sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Klein, Professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, to continue the discussion of evangelizing millennials. On this episode the emphasis is on the need to present the Gospel in a compelling way and as a competing vision to the reality ...

  • A Bible Study on the Luminous Mysteries: The Baptism of Jesus (Part 1)

    Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Taylor Kemp and Dr. Michael Barber as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them. This episode on the Baptism of the Lor...

  • The Gospel and Freedom

    Taylor Kemp sits down with Dr. James Prothro, Assistant Professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, to discuss freedom—specifically in relation to the Bible. What is freedom? How has the understanding of freedom changed over the centuries? Is there a purpose to freedom?

  • Evangelizing Millennials (Part 1)

    "Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Taylor Kemp, former professional soccer player, graduate of the Augustine Institute Graduate School, and current FORMED Platform Manager, to discuss evangelizing millennials. Taylor discusses some principles he has learned through evangelizing athletes and his millen...

  • Seeking Wisdom in the Midst of Chaos

    Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Mark Gisczcak, professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, sit down to talk about the Wisdom literature found in the Bible and why we should drink deeply from it today.

    Find out more about the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology."

  • Baptizing Babies?

    Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Elizabeth Klein, professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, sit down to talk about baptism-particularly infant baptism. Should babies be baptized? What is the role of baptism in salvation? And, finally, why have contrary views emerged in the practice o...

  • The Baptism of the Lord

    We are excited to announce our series of FORMED Now! Christmas and New Year special episodes. In these episodes, professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School will lead us in reflections throughout the season from December 22nd through January 11th.

    FORMED Now! will return to its ...