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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Stealing Home by Mike Sweeney
This Lighthouse Talk audio is by Mike Sweeney. Mike, a devout Catholic and sought after speaker, has been involved with Catholic Athletes for Christ, has appeared on EWTN's Life on the Rock, and has spoken at numerous Catholic venues. He appeared in five All-Star Games and was the Kansas City Roy...
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Suffering by Fr. Damian Ference
Fr. Damian Ference, popular Catholic writer, speaker, and professor at Borromeo College Seminary in Cleveland, shares his insights into the mystery of suffering. With moving personal stories and inspiring conviction, Fr. Damian reveals the depth of divine love as shown by his willingness to embra...
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Swimming Upstream: Going Against the Current Culture by Stephen Ray
In this empowering talk, Steve Ray shares what it means to be a Christian in today's world. By examining the lives and martyrdoms of the early Christians and understanding how they transformed the pagan Greco-Roman culture, Steve gives us a blueprint for the New Evangelization. Learn from early C...
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That Awkward Moment When God Changed My Life by Paul J. Kim
Moving his audiences from laughter in one moment to deep reflection and prayer in another, Paul J. Kim utilizes his many talents to communicate the Gospel to young people in a way that is engaging, entertaining, and altogether inspiring. In this top-notch presentation, Paul uses humor and persona...
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That They May All Be One by Matt Maher
Matt Maher, an internationally acclaimed Christian singer, song-writer, and eight-time Grammy Award nominee, shares the amazing story of his spiritual journey. He emphasizes the importance of forming relationships with others in order to be effective witnesses of the Gospel and help bring about t...
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There is Life in the Womb by Archbishop Fulton Sheen
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was one of the best-loved and most influential preachers of the 20th century and author of over 90 books. He reached nearly 30 million people through his weekly program, Life is Worth Living, and his cause for canonization was officially opened in 2002. He explains the ...
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This Changes Everything by Ken Yasinski
Many religions make contrasting claims about Jesus. Even different Christian denominations can't decide what they believe. So how do we know what's true? In this talk, Ken Yasinski gets to the heart of the issue by looking at what Jesus said about himself and the impact this has on us.
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Three to Get Married by Venerable Fulton J. Sheen
In this classic on love and marriage, Venerable Fulton J. Sheen places sex in the context of human love, and human love in the context of Divine Love. One of the greatest and best-loved spokesmen for the Catholic Faith, he beautifully presents the Catholic concept of marriage, emphasizing that ou...
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The True Meaning of Christmas by Fulton Sheen
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's books, tapes, homilies, retreats, and television series have inspired countless souls all over the world. This digitally-mastered presentation combines classic recordings of his timeless reflections on the meaning of the Incarnation of Jesus, mixed with Gregorian chan...
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True Worship by Fr. Mike Schmitz
Father Michael Schmitz, the director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth as well as the Chaplain for the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, inspires and educates in this Lighthouse Talk about the highest form of worship—the Mass. His Newman Center focuses...
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The Truth by Fr. Larry Richards
What is the meaning of life? Fr. Larry Richards tackles life's biggest question with straightforward, timeless, and often jolting answers. In this one-of-a-kind, life-affirming reality check, he unlocks the mysteries of our existence and opens our hearts and souls to the meaning of life. The Trut...
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Understanding Luther by Ken Hensley
Ken Hensley, a well-known Catholic speaker, teacher, and author, provides an insightful perspective on Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation from his vantage point as a former Baptist minister. Referencing Luther's writings and his own conversion story, Ken clearly shows the theological an...
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15 Things to Do in the Midst of Suffering by Jeff Cavins
Suffering is a mystery we all face at some time in our lives. Whether it is physical, emotional, or spiritual, it may test our faith. Internationally known speaker Jeff Cavins shares personal insights he gained through his own physical pain. He shows us how we can join our sufferings with those o...
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Understanding the Crusades by Dr. Thomas Madden
Dr. Thomas Madden is a professor of History at St. Louis University and has appeared in such venues as the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and The History Channel. In this eye-opening presentation, Dr. Madden debunks popular myths surrounding the Crusades and shows us how th...
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Unlocking the Book of Revelation by Dr. Michael Barber
Dr. Michael Barber, host for Reasons for Faith Live on EWTN, is Professor of Theology and Scripture at the Augustine Institute. In this exciting presentation, he reveals the deep treasures hidden in the Apocalypse, demonstrating the practical implications for living in today's modern world. When ...
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Walk the Walk: Following Christ as His Disciple by Tim Gray
Being a disciple of Jesus has always been synonymous with being a Christian. From the Scriptures and from his own experience, biblical scholar Dr. Tim Gray explains how Christian discipleship calls us to follow in the footsteps of Christ as engaged participants in God's plan, ordering our lives t...
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Walking through the Valley of the Shadow of Death by Adm. Jeremiah Denton
Admiral Jeremiah Denton spent over seven years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. In this moving presentation, he recalls how, through the power of prayer, he withstood extreme torture rather than betray God or his country. For his valor, he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Distinguished Flying Cr...
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What Every Couple Should Know about Marriage and Prayer by Fulton Sheen
What is the secret of a successful marriage? How can couples deepen their commitment to one another in Christ? Beloved Catholic orator, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, illuminates the path by focusing on the essential role that prayer must play in every marriage. His anecdotes and stories illustrate ...
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What's so Great about Being Catholic? by Jason Evert
There's ultimately only one reason to be Catholic: because it's true. In this outstanding presentation, Jason Evert shows us the beauty and the treasures of the Faith, as revealed through the Saints and Sacraments.
Jason has spoken about the Catholic Faith to more than one million people arou... -
Who am I to Judge? Responding to Relativism with Logic and Love by Edward Sri
Discussing moral issues with family and friends can be a challenge in a culture strongly promoting the idea that there is no objective truth. Speaking from a wealth of personal experience, renowned author and theologian Dr. Edward Sri provides 5 "keys" to enable Christians to oppose with logic an...
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Who Do You Say That I Am? Four Expectations of the Messiah by Bp. Robert Barron
Bishop Barron illuminates with conviction that Jesus of Nazareth is the promised Messiah and revelation of God become man. He shows how Jesus fulfills the four tasks of the Messiah according to the Old and New Testaments and how the living legacy of Christ is proclaimed by the Church.
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Why I Left Planned Parenthood: From Death to Life by Abby Johnson
Abby Johnson is a widely recognized Catholic speaker who was once the director of one of Planned Parenthood's largest clinics when she came face to face with the reality of abortion. In this Lighthouse Talk, she shares an insider's perspective about the true motivations of the abortion industry, ...
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Winning the Culture War by Dr. Peter Kreeft
To win any war, there are three things that you must know: that you are at war, who your enemy is, and what weapons or strategies can defeat him. Acknowledging that our culture is clearly in crisis, Dr. Peter Kreeft shows us that the only weapon strong enough to defeat the demons of this age is s...
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Women Made New by Crystalina Evert
Is it ever too late to start over? In this inspiring talk, Crystalina Evert explains that it doesn't matter what you've done or where you've been: all that matters now is where you go from here. Crystalina has spoken about chastity to hundreds of thousands of people on four continents and is the ...