Lighthouse Talks
Lighthouse talks help us more closely experience and appreciate the most profound act of God’s love for humanity.
Find wisdom from leading Catholic experts in biblical studies, evangelization, and more. No matter where you find yourself, this podcast provides signs of grace and hope.
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Desires of the Heart: Receiving the Gifts of the Father by Sr. Bethany Madonna
Sister Bethany Madonna, vocations director for the Sisters of Life, shares how God not only wants us to know him, but also to give us the desires of our heart and gifts that bring purpose, meaning, and hope. She makes it clear that "receiving is the gift that we give" to the Lord and that he want...
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Defeating Satan's Deadly Weapon Against Men by Jeff Cavins
Pornography has become pervasive in our culture—a true plague, infecting nearly every corner of our society. Its disastrous effects are seen in sexual addiction, ruined marriages, and shattered lives. Jeff Cavins notes that many men struggle with pornography. With great insight, he shows how we c...
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The Dead Sea Scrolls by Dr. John Bergsma
Dr. John Bergsma is an Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and was a Protestant pastor for four years before converting to the Catholic Church. In this enlightening talk, Dr. Bergsma shows how our respect for the traditional canon of Scripture, as well as our...
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De mujer a Mujer: María nos muestra el camino a Jesús por Ruth Luna
Ruth Luna nos comparte su camino de vivir una vida centrada en sí misma, a una de entrega al Señor para convertirse en la Mujer que está llamada a ser. Nuestra madre, la Santísima Virgen María, nos muestra el camino a una verdadera dignidad como Mujer, nos acerca a su corazón de amor, sacrificio ...
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Dating and Courtship by Kimberly Hahn
What elements are essential during dating and courtship to discern whether you are following God's will? In this inspiring presentation, Kimberly Hahn, wife of Dr. Scott Hahn, shares rich insight gained from many years of bible study and her personal experiences as a Christian woman, wife, and mo...
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Cultura de la Vida, Cultura de la Muerte por Luis Soto
Luis Soto es actualmente Director de Implementación y Ministerio Hispano del Augustine Institute, después de haber servido por más de 10 años como Director Ejecutivo del Ministerio hispano de la Arquidiócesis de Denver. Luis nos lleva a través de la Escritura para explorar las raíces mismas de la...
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Creados para la Grandeza por Leah Darrow
Leah Darrow era modelo en Nueva York y concursó en el programa America's Next Top Model. Hoy, viaja por el mundo compartiendo sus vivencias en la industria de la belleza y el camino que la llevó a convertir su vida a Cristo. En esta presentación, Leah nos narra cómo en su búsqueda de la felicidad...
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Could God Ever Love Someone like Me? by Fr. Mike Schmitz
Fr. Mike Schmitz, one of the leading presenters in the Church today, speaks powerfully about the Sacrament of Reconciliation. He makes clear the truth that Christ deeply loves and wants to encounter each of us as we are, with all our imperfections. Fr. Mike debunks the lies we often believe about...
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Contemporary Sainthood by Mark Hart
In this incredible double feature, Mark Hart illuminates what it means to seek sanctity in the 21st century. In the first presentation, Mark discusses unleashing the power of the Holy Spirit and becoming who we are meant to be: saints. In the second presentation, Mark talks about the dangers of p...
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Confirmation: The Sacrament of Evangelization & Martyrdom by Dr. Brant Pitre
We often misunderstand the actual nature of the Sacrament of Confirmation and how it directly affects our lives. In this talk, Dr. Brant Pitre invites us to understand better the tremendous graces and calling received through this Sacrament. He points to various passages in Scripture that provide...
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Confessions of a Mega-Church Pastor by Dr. Allen Hunt
Based on his powerful book, Allen Hunt shares the insights and details of his 15-year journey into the Catholic Church. In 2007, Allen stepped aside as pastor of a Methodist congregation that served more than 15,000 persons each week. He entered the Catholic Church in 2008. His daily talk radio s...
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Confession by Fr. Larry Richards
Based upon his proven and powerful parish mission presentation, Fr. Larry Richards's talk on Confession has become the #1 talk in North America for learning more about this Sacrament. He is riveting, honest, humorous, down-to-earth, and often touchingly gentle. Fr. Larry provides listeners with h...
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The Christmas and Easter Story by Truth & Life Audio Bible
Experience these beautiful excerpts from the Truth & Life Dramatized Audio Bible New Testament. Endorsed with an Imprimatur and voiced by internationally-renowned actors, this dramatized audio content is enhanced with sound effects and music that make the Christmas and Easter narratives come alive.
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Chaplet of Divine Mercy in Song by Vicki Kueppers
Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet through song! With beautiful music and meditations on God's mercy throughout salvation history by Jeff Cavins, you'll be inspired to sing with all your heart.
Written and performed by Vicki Kueppers and featuring special guest Darren Rust. Orchestrations by Steven ...
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Changed Forever: The Sacrament of Baptism by Fr. Mike Schmitz
Fr. Mike Schmitz is one of the leading speakers to young people in the Church today. In this presentation, he explains how Christians truly become sons and daughters of God the Father for all eternity through the Sacrament of Baptism.
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Catholic Teaching on Marriage & Annulments by Bishop Joseph Perry
Are annulments just a Catholic version of divorce? Nothing could be further from the truth. The differences are profound, and much of the confusion springs from a misunderstanding about marriage itself. Bishop Perry explains the key principles of the Sacrament of Marriage and then considers them ...
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Catechism of the Catholic Church by Francis Cardinal Arinze
Francis Cardinal Arinze energetically draws from his experience to help us see the practical value of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) today, given as a guide for living in accordance with Holy Scripture and Sacred Tradition, which has been passed down to the Church through the Apostles...
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Calming the Emotional Storms by Dr. Gregory Popcak
In this practical but spiritual presentation, Dr. Gregory Popcak discusses four keys to develop self-awareness and self-mastery. He reveals that emotions are a gift from God and that they can help you grow in virtue. Learn how to master your feelings and calm your emotional storms so that you can...
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The Body and Blood of Christ
In this informative Lighthouse Talk, Dr. Scott Hahn, a former Presbyterian minister, provides the Biblical basis for the Church's teaching on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the significance of the Feast of Corpus Christi. It also gives us a greater understanding of our vocation ...
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Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: Man of the Beatitudes by Fr. Tim Deeter
Born in 1901 in Turin, Italy into a family of wealth and status, Pier Giorgio enjoyed close friends, hiking and skiing, museums and music, and was involved in political action. He found that deep prayer, service to the poor, and a passion for bringing others to Christ led to a life of purpose, pe...
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The Big Question: God Are You There? by Matt Fradd
Matt Fradd is a highly sought-after Catholic speaker and apologist who speaks to over fifty thousand teens and young adults a year. Matt is a gifted evangelist whose talks are the perfect balance between intellectual depth presented in an understandable fashion and an entertaining style that keep...
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Beyond Belief: Following Christ Today by Fr. Mike Schmitz
Fr. Michael Schmitz tackles some of the most difficult topics in the Church today with humor, clarity, and theological truth. In this talk, he challenges us not to settle for mediocrity and to allow Christ to change our lives. Once we are changed by the love of Jesus, then together we can change ...
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Being All In: From NFL Playing Field to the Mission Field by Eric Mahl
Eric Mahl grew up in the small town of Monroeville, Ohio, where he was a standout athlete. He earned a scholarship to play division one football at Kent State University and, in 2005, was signed by the Cleveland Browns. After leaving the NFL, he spent three years working in the world where he con...
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Anger and Forgiveness by Dr. Bob McDonald
Catholic psychotherapist Deacon Dr. Bob McDonald provides a spiritual and psychological prescription for overcoming the sinful anger that poisons the mind of Christ within, causing alienation and division. His practical wisdom shows that only by learning how to forgive can we hope to promote heal...