Formed Now

Formed Now

17 Seasons

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  • What Dorothy Day Teaches Us Today

    Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Elizabeth Klein, professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, sit down to talk about Servant of God, Dorothy Day-who she was as a woman, her conversion, what she can teach us today, and her fascinating place in the tumultuous 20th century.

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  • Prayer and Spirituality

    Episode 31

    Dr. Tim Gray sits down with Dr. Ben Akers to discuss the Church's teaching on prayer and how prayer is our response of love and faith to God's thirst for us. Rather than prayer being an obligation it is an interior invitation from God to come into conversation with Him so that He may transform ou...

  • Bible Study: The Gospel of Matthew 16:1-20

    "This week Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber continue their study of the Gospel of Matthew by diving into 16:1-20.

    Click to view the entire series.

    Interested in learning more about Peter, the rock on whom Christ builds His Church? Check out Dr. Gray's study Lectio:Peter

    Grab your B...

  • Gender Ideology: Questions and Consequences (Part 2)

    *This is the second part of a two-part series with Dr. Tim Gray and John Bursch

    To see the first part of this series, click here.

    Dr. Tim Gray and John Bursch, Vice President of Appellate Advocacy & Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, continue their discussion on the sensiti...

  • Gender Ideology: Questions and Consequences (Part 1)

    *This is the first part of a two-part series with Dr. Tim Gray and John Bursch

    To see the second part of this series, click here.

    Dr. Tim Gray and John Bursch, Vice President of Appellate Advocacy & Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, sit down to discuss the sensitive and re...

  • The Catholic Take on Halloween: Remembering the Dead and Celebrating the Saints

    Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Elizabeth Klein, professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, discuss the importance of remembering the dead in purgatory, celebrating the Saints in heaven, and the Catholic perspective on Halloween.

    During this season where the Church invites us to ...

  • Evangelization in the 21st Century

    Episode 37

    As times change, the Gospel must always be re-presented as the path to true fulfillment. In this episode of FORMED Now, Dr. Tim Gray and Prof. Lucas Pollice talk about what evangelization can look like in the twenty-first century.

  • Catholic Spirituality and Baseball

    Episode 150

    Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber discuss baseball and how it relates to the life of a Catholic.

    Enjoy the Vin Scully Rosary on FORMED, here

    Enjoy the Lighthouse Talk:Stealing Home by Mike Sweeney, on FORMED here

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

    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.

  • The Warrior Maiden: St. Joan of Arc | Catholic Saints

    Dr. Tim Gray and author Paul McCusker discuss Paul's latest book "The Warrior Maiden: St. Joan of Arc" and the importance of books in forming the hearts and minds of kids. "The Warrior Maiden: St. Joan of Arc" is the story of 12 year-olds Andrew Perry and Eve Virtue as they travel alongside the y...

  • Becoming a Woman of the Word

    Episode 40

    Dr. Ben Akers and author Sarah Christmyer discuss women of the Bible and how examining their stories and struggles can help women find grace in the Word of God.

    You can find Sarah's book here

  • Soccer & Scripture: A Pro Soccer Player’s Conversion to Catholicism

    Episode 41

    Dr. Ben Akers sits down with his new colleague Taylor Kemp to chat about his career as a professional soccer player for D.C. United, conversion to the Catholic Faith, and experience as a student at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology.

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  • Teacher of Prayer: Saint Teresa of Avila | Catholic Saints

    Dr. Ben Akers and Annette Bergeon, Executive Director of Endow, discuss St. Teresa of Avila and her love of conversations with Jesus.

  • A Bible Study on the Letter to the Philippians: Part 3

    In this third and final episode, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. James Prothro, professor of scripture at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology dive into this short, yet powerful, New Testament letter.

    Grab your Bible and follow along. Dr. Gray and Dr. Prothro are using The Augustine Bib...

  • A Bible Study on the Letter to the Philippians: Part 2

    Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. James Prothro, professor of scripture at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology dive into this short, yet powerful, New Testament letter.

    Grab your Bible and follow along. Dr. Gray and Dr. Prothro are using The Augustine Bible which can be found here

    Fo...

  • How to Study the Bible

    Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Mark Giszczak discuss the practice of studying the Bible and how it can change your life.

    To learn more about the newly released ESV-CE Bible, click here

  • What Is the Kerygma?

    Episode 45

    Dr. Tim Gray & Fr. John Riccardo discuss what the kerygma is and how it applies to a Christian life.

    For more information about Fr. John Riccardo's ministry, click here

  • Bible Study: The Gospel of Matthew 12:1-8

    "This week Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber continue their study of the Gospel of Matthew by diving into 12:1-8.

    To view the entire series, here

    Grab your Bible and follow along! We recommend the ESV-Catholic Edition, click here to get yours now"

  • Pope Saint Gregory the Great | Catholic Saints

    Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. John Sehorn discuss Pope St. Gregory the Great and his impact on the church.

  • Bible Study: The Gospel of Matthew 9:27-38

    This week Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber continue their study of the Gospel of Matthew by diving into 9:27-38.

    To view the entire series, click here

    Grab your Bible and follow along! We recommend the ESV-Catholic Edition. Go to catholic.market to get yours.

  • How Does the Church Make Us One in Christ?

    Episode 50

    Dr. Tim Gray & Dr. John Sehorn discuss the oneness of the Church in the midst of division.

  • The Next Pope

    Episode 51

    Tim Gray talks with George Weigel about his new book "The Next Pope" and the future of the Church.

    You can find the book here

    Thank you for your support of the Augustine Institute through our Mission Circle.
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  • Saint Ignatius of Loyola | Catholic Saints

    "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 Lon...

  • Can God Heal Human Divisions?

    Episode 53

    Enjoy this conversation with Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. John Sehorn about the Book of Genesis and its relevance today.