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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  • 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

  • The Conversion of Saint Paul | Catholic Saints

    "Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. James Prothro, Assistant Professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, to discuss the conversation of one of the largest figures in Christianity, Saint Paul.

    If you've enjoyed this conversation and are interested in learning more, ...

  • 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...

  • 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!"

  • What Can St. John of the Cross Teach Us? | Catholic Saints

    Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Scott Hefelfinger to discuss Doctor of the Church, St. John of the Cross. This discussion touches on St. John of the Cross's life, his teaching on prayer, and his example of holiness.

  • 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."

  • Saint Joseph (4-Part Series) | Catholic Saints

    1 season

    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...

  • Saint Benedict | Catholic Saints

    Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Ben Akers discuss the Rule of St. Benedict as it applies to daily life.

  • St. André Bessette | Catholic Saints

    St. André Bessette, devoted to St. Joseph and emulator of his humility, served as a brother in the Congregation of Holy Cross in Montreal. Serving as a college porter, André welcomed daily visitors and the sick. Dr. Elizabeth Klein shares about the thousands of miracles associated with the interc...

  • 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...

  • Who is St. Jude? | Catholic Saints

    Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. James Prothro discuss this lesser-known apostle.

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Letters of Saint Paul | Catholic Saints

    "On the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul, join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber as they discuss Saint Paul's view of salvation.

    Want to explore more? Dive into Augustine Institute Short Courses here"

  • 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. Padre Pio | Catholic Saints

    Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Sean Innerst discuss the great saint of the 20th century, Padre Pio.

  • St. Aelred of Riveaulx | Catholic Saints

    Dr. Elizabeht Klein and Taylor Kemp explore the life of St. Aelred of Rieveaulx, a famous Cistercian monk from the 12th century. St. Aelred writes about the perfection of Christian friendship, while witnessing to it by his own life. His feast day is January 12.

  • St. Clement of Rome | Catholic Saints

    Sit down with Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Carl Vennerstrom as they discuss Pope St. Clement of Rome, who was an early Church Father and the third successor to St. Peter. He wrote an original letter to the dissentient church of Corinth that we can still read and access today! His feast day is November 2...

  • St. Bede the Venerable | Catholic Saints

    Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp sit down to discuss the holy life and witness of St. Bede the Venerable.

  • 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...

  • Who Is Saint Junipero Serra? | Catholic Saints

    Join Dr. Tim Gray and Matthew Meeks, Chief Marketing Officer of the Augustine Institute, as they explore the story of Saint Junipero Serra who lived his whole life as a "song to Our Lady".

  • 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 ...

  • First Martyrs of the Church of Rome | Catholic Saints

    Join Dr. John Sehorn and Mary McGeehan to discuss the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome. Killed under Emperor Nero in AD 64, the First Martyrs offer us a powerful witness of fidelity to Christ.

    Discussion Question: The First Martyrs of the Church of Rome were martyred for their love of Jesus...

  • 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.