The Catholic Saints Podcast

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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  • 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!

  • St. Augustine of Canterbury | Catholic Saints

    St. Augustine of Canterbury is often called the "Apostle to the English". A great missionary, St. Augustine was pivotal in converting the Anglo-Saxons to the Catholic faith. Join Dr. James Prothro and Mary McGeehan as they discuss this great saint and his witness to Jesus Christ.

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  • Saint Ignatius of Antioch | Catholic Saints

    A Father of the early Church, St. Ignatius of Antioch is an incredible model of Christian discipleship. He is also one of Dr. Ben Akers' favorite saints. Sit down with Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp as they discuss this remarkable bishop, who died a martyr for his fidelity to Christ.

    Learn more...

  • Saint John Paul II's Letter on the Rosary | Catholic Saints

    "Dr. Tim Gray and Lucas Pollice discuss Pope John Paul II's Apostolic Letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae.

    You can find the entire apostolic letter here

    For more on Praying the Rosary:The Million Rosary March

    It is a wonderful mission and opportunity for all of us to pray the rosary dail...

  • St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne | Catholic Saints

    Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the life of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne from Northern England, a lesser-known saint in the Church today but a beloved bishop of his time. Known for his amiable personality and unique relationship with otters, St. Cuthbert radiated persistent cheerfulnes...

  • 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...

  • St. Malachy of Armagh | Catholic Saints

    Who is St. Malachy of Armagh? The answer, in short, is, "It's complicated." A saint during the Middle Ages, St. Malachy served as a bishop in Ireland and helped to reform the Church there, navigating many difficult political situations. Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Mary McGeehan as they dive into...

  • The Feast of St. Thérèse | Catholic Saints

    Dr. Ben Akers & Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, Professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, discuss this great modern-day saint and Doctor of the Church.

    Learn more about St. Thérèse

  • 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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  • Sts. Perpetua & Felicity | Catholic Saints

    Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the life and impact of two female martyrs from the third century, Sts. Perpetua and Felicity. Both were beheaded for refusing to renounce their Christian faith. Their feast day is March 7.

  • St. Gregory of Nyssa | Catholic Saints

    Feast Day - March 9

    St. Gregory of Nyssa is one of the fourth century Cappadocian Fathers. St. Gregory hails from a holy family of saint siblings, inlcuding St. Basil the Great and St. Macrina. Dr. Chris Mooney shares about the life and scholarly work of St. Gregory and how he continues to ins...

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • Saint Louis | Catholic Saints

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

  • 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.

  • St. Thomas Aquinas | Catholic Saints

    St. Thomas Aquinas was given one of the greatest minds in history. He devoted his life to studying God and used his great intellect to write extensively on almost all theological topics. Not only did St. Thomas cover almost all of theology, but he also did it while maintaining theological accurac...

  • Saint Justin Martyr | Catholic Saints

    Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Klein to discuss St. Justin Martyr—an early Church martyr who lived from about AD 100 to 165 and wrote several significant Christian apologetic works. St. Justin was a convert to the Catholic faith, philosopher, and is famous for his idea of the "seeds o...

  • St. Columcille | Catholic Saints

    Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp as they discuss the life of St. Columcille. Like a prism, the lives of the saints reflect the likeness of Christ in their own unique ways. In this episode, learn how St. Columcille's life mirrors that of Christ's and how you can follow his example. St. Col...

  • Saint Athanasius of Alexandria | Catholic Saints

    Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they discuss the early Church Father, St. Athanasius.

    A bishop and Doctor of the Church, St. Athanasius is remembered as the great defender of the Nicene Creed. He was exiled five times from his own diocese under four different emperors. A great t...

  • Our Lady of Guadalupe and Saint Juan Diego | Catholic Saints

    Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. James Prothro to discuss Mary's apparition to Saint Juan Diego on Tepeyac hill under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This important apparition played a historical role in the conversion of the Mexico to the Christian faith and the miraculous tilma worn by the ...

  • St. Luke | Catholic Saints

    Known as the beloved physician and faithful friend of St. Paul, St. Luke is a crucial figure for the Church’s knowledge of Christ’s earthly ministry and the early Church. Join Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp as they explore the life and legacy of the author of the Gospel according to Luke and the A...

  • St. Paul's Conversion | Catholic Saints

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

  • Saint Lawrence and the Role of Almsgiving | Catholic Saints

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

  • 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.