The Catholic Saints Podcast
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the men and women the Catholic Church officially recognize as saints? In these interviews, scripture scholars from the Augustine Institute dive into the lives of the Saints to help all the faithful come to a deeper understanding of those heroic men and women who have been transformed by the love of God. In this Catholic podcast, learn about St. Augustine, St. Monica, St. Philip Neri, St. Catherine of Siena, and many more.
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Saint Irenaeus of Lyons | Catholic Saints
Pope Francis recently announced a new Doctor of the Church: St. Irenaeus of Lyons. In this episode of FORMED Now, Dr. John Sehorn and Dr. Ben Akers discuss this second-century Church Father, explaining his importance to the history of Christianity and his title‚ the "Doctor of Unity."
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St. Cyprian | Catholic Saints
Join Dr. John Sehorn and Taylor Kemp as they dive into the life of St. Cyprian on this episode of Catholic Saints! A Bishop and martyr, St. Cyprian is one of the most famous martyrs of North Africa.
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Feast of Saint Monica | Catholic Saints
Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. John Sehorn discuss St. Monica, mother of St. Augustine.
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St. Gregory of Nazianzus | Catholic Saints
Dr. Chris Mooney shares about St. Gregory of Nazianzus, a 4th-century saint who served as the Bishop of Constantinople during the second ecumenical council in 381. Tradition has assigned him the title The Theologian, as he lived, wrote, and preached during the golden age of patristic theology.
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St. Thomas the Apostle | Catholic Saints
Mary McGeehan joins Dr. Ben Akers for a discussion on the life of St. Thomas the Apostle. They dive into Scripture to explore the life, leadership, and personality of this heroic and saintly man.
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St. Philip the Apostle | Catholic Saints
Dr. James Prothro and Taylor Kemp reflect upon St. Philip the Apostle. St. Philip often brought others to Jesus Christ. His feast day is May 3. Jesus shows Philip that by following Himself, he will see God the Father, and that we can be bold in our evangelization and intercession in praying for o...
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St. John Chrysostom | Catholic Saints
From Antioch, the political center of the fifth-century world, arose a golden-tongued preacher and bishop: St. John Chrysostom. Listen to Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Mary McGeehan discuss the life and preaching of this great doctor of the Church who gave us countless powerful prayers and homilies.
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St. John the Apostle | Catholic Saints
On this episode of Catholic Saints, Taylor Kemp interviews Dr. James Protho on the life, traits, and lessons we can learn from St. John the Apostle. Son of Zebedee, evangelist and gospel writer, St. John experienced the privilege of serving in Jesus’ inner circle. We celebrate the feast of St. Jo...
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St. John the Baptist | Catholic Saints
Join Dr. John Sehorn and Taylor Kemp as they talk about St. John the Baptist, the forerunner to Christ. In this episode, they discuss the Nativity of John the Baptist, how the Old Testament illuminates who St. John the Baptist is, and how he prepares for Jesus.
Discussion Question: St. John th...
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Saint Francis | Catholic Saints
"Dr. Tim Gray and Paul McCusker talk about the incredible Saint Francis of Assisi. This massive figure of the Church spread the Gospel with incredible power and grace throughout the 13th century.
Listen to the audio drama Brother Francis: The Barefoot Saint of Assisi"
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Feast of Saint Augustine | Catholic Saints
Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. John Sehorn discuss the great Doctor of the Church, St. Augustine.
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Saint Benedict | Catholic Saints
Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Ben Akers discuss the Rule of St. Benedict as it applies to daily life.
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Angels & Saints | Catholic Saints
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Angels and saints are present throughout Catholic theology and devotion, but what exactly are these beings? What makes a person a saint, and how can I become one? Are angels real, and how do they impact my life? Dive into these questions and more in this series with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor...
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St. Joseph of Cupertino | Catholic Saints
"Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Sean Innerst discuss the mystic saint, Joseph of Cupertino.
To learn more about this great saint, check out "The Reluctant Saint" on Formed!"
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Saint Joseph (4-Part Series) | Catholic Saints
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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 compares the Joseph of the New Testament to the Joseph of the Old Testament, examines St. Joseph's title as the "Guardian of the Redeemer," and co...
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Celebrating the 100th Birthday of St. John Paul II | Catholic Saints
Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Ben Akers in celebration of the extraordinary life of Pope Saint John Paul II.
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Sts. Joachim and Anne | Catholic Saints
Though they never appear in canonical Scripture, Sts. Joachim and Anne—the grandparents of Jesus—hold a place of great importance in the Church's tradition. Discover more about the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary in this episode of Catholic Saints with Mary McGeehan and Augustine Institute pro...
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Saint Philip Neri | Catholic Saints
Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Chris Blum to discuss the life of St. Philip Neri and celebrate his feast day.
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St. Polycarp | Catholic Saints
Join Dr. Ben Akers and Mary McGeehan as they dive into the life of St. Polycarp, a second century bishop and martyr. St. Polycarp was a student of St. John the Apostle, defended the faith against early heresies, and offered his life like Christ as a martyr.
Polycarp's Letter to the Philippia...
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St. James the Lesser | Catholic Saints
There are lots of Jameses mentioned in the Gospels, including two among Jesus' twelve apostles. In this episode of Catholic Saints, Dr. James Prothro (another James!) and Mary McGeehan talk about the life and witness of the first bishop of Jerusalem. They also discuss the Letter of James and how ...
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St. Joan of Arc | Catholic Saints
Learn about the remarkable story of St. Joan of Arc with Paul McCusker, author of the Augustine Institute Radio Theatre audio drama "The Victory of Joan of Arc", and Dr. Ben Akers on this episode of Catholic Saints!
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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.
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St. Leo the Great | Catholic Saints
Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Carl Vennerstrom as they discuss St. Leo the Great, who served as pope during the tumultuous time of the Council of Chalcedon. With the heart of a pastor, St. Leo modeled Christian charity amidst the debates and controversies on the divine and human nature of Jesus. He ...