Formed Now

Formed Now

17 Seasons

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  • Saint Thomas Becket | Catholic Saints

    Episode 1

    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 re...

  • What Can St. John of the Cross Teach Us? | Catholic Saints

    Episode 2

    Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Scott Hefelfinger to discuss Doctor of the Church, St. John of the Cross. This discussion touches on St. John of the Cross's life, his teaching on prayer, and his example of holiness.

  • Saint Anthony of Egypt | Catholic Saints

    Episode 3

    In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor discuss St. Anthony of Egypt, or "Anthony the Great," a hermit who lived from around 251 to 356 A.D. Anthony is widely regarded as the most famous of the Desert Fathers, a class of Christians who fled to the wilderness in order to give themselves wh...

  • St. Joseph: Old and New (Part 1 of 4)

    Episode 4

    In this Year of Saint Joseph, proclaimed by Pope Francis to be December 8, 2020, through December 8, 2021, Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp sit down to reflect on the earthly father chosen by the Heavenly Father for his Son, Jesus Christ. This four-part series will begin by looking at Joseph from th...

  • St. Joseph: Guardian of the Redeemer (Part 2 of 4)

    Episode 5

    In this Year of Saint Joseph, proclaimed by Pope Francis to be December 8, 2020, through December 8, 2021, Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp sit down to reflect on the earthly father chosen by the Heavenly Father for his Son, Jesus Christ. This four-part series will begin by looking at Joseph from th...

  • St. Joseph: Patron of the Universal Church (Part 3 of 4)

    Episode 6

    In this Year of Saint Joseph proclaimed by Pope Francis, Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp sit down to reflect on the earthly father chosen by the heavenly Father for his Son, Jesus Christ.

    View all episodes of the Saint Joseph series.

    In today's episode, Ben and Taylor talk about the value of Shor...

  • St. Joseph: Patron of the Domestic Church (Part 4 of 4)

    Episode 7

    In this Year of Saint Joseph proclaimed by Pope Francis, Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp sit down to reflect on the earthly father chosen by the heavenly Father for his Son, Jesus Christ.

    View all episodes of the Saint Joseph series.

  • Saints Peter and Paul | Sacred Art

    Episode 8

    Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp sit down with different pieces of Sacred Art to discuss their theological meanings and how they can speak to us today.

    View all episodes of Sacred Art.

    Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mis...

  • Sts. Joachim and Anne | Sacred Art

    Episode 9

    Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp sit down with different pieces of Sacred Art to discuss their theological meanings and how they can speak to us today.

    View all episodes of Sacred Art.

    Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mis...

  • Confessions of Augustine: Who Is St. Augustine? (Part 1 of 6)

    Episode 10

    Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. John Sehorn, professors at the Augustine Institute, walk through the culture shaping, famous work of The Confessions of Saint Augustine. This classic of western literature has shaped thought for over 1,500 years and is a spiritual masterpiece reflecting man's relations...

  • Martyrs and Monastics

    Episode 11

    "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...

  • The Conversion of Saint Paul | Catholic Saints

    Episode 12

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

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

  • God's Gift to the 21st Century Church: Saint John Paul II | Catholic Saints

    Episode 13

    Dr. Tim Gray is joined by Prof. Douglas Bushman, professor of Theology at the Augustine Insititute, to discuss John Paul II as a gift from God to the Church today, especially in sparking the New Evangelization.

  • Saint Lawrence and the Role of Almsgiving | Catholic Saints

    Episode 14

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

  • Saint Ignatius of Loyola | Catholic Saints

    Episode 15

    "Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Ben Akers discuss the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, a soldier for Christ.

    Check out True Reformers Episode 2 for a detailed look at St. Ignatius of Loyola

    The whole series is available to watch here

    Cover image ©2017 Jesuit Institute London, used with per...

  • Saint Philip Neri | Catholic Saints

    Episode 16

    Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Chris Blum to discuss the life of St. Philip Neri and celebrate his feast day.

  • St. Paul's Conversion | Catholic Saints

    Episode 17

    Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber as they discuss St. Paul's conversion and his overhauled life mission.

  • Saint Louis | Catholic Saints

    Episode 18

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

  • Saint Bartholomew | Catholic Saints

    Episode 19

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

  • Saint Bernard of Clairvaux | Catholic Saints

    Episode 20

    Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. John Sehorn discuss the great Doctor of the Church, St. Bernard of Clairvaux.

  • St. Helena: The Finding of the Cross | Catholic Saints

    Episode 21

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

  • Saint Clare of Assisi | Catholic Saints

    Episode 22

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

    For a more in depth look at St. Clare, take a look at "Clare and Francis"

    See part of her story featured in episode 1 of Presence

    Thank you for your support via our Mission Circle! For more information about how you...

  • Pope Saint Pius X | Catholic Saints

    Episode 23

    Join Dr. Ben Akers with Lucas Pollice as they discuss the life of Pope St. Pius X and his work to restore all things in Christ, particularly through catechesis of youth.

    Learn more about Signs of Grace

  • Saint Benedict | Catholic Saints

    Episode 24

    Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Ben Akers discuss the Rule of St. Benedict as it applies to daily life.