Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWOF 402: The Faith of J.R.R. Tolkien w/ Holly Ordway
J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, is one of the best-selling books ever, selling over 150 million copies. In a 1999 poll of Amazon…
2 years, 6 months ago
WOF 401: A Theology of Work
Friends, is work something good or bad? Is it central to being human, or a punishment resulting from sin? And how do we understand our work theologic…
2 years, 6 months ago
WOF 400: Three Paths Beyond Scientism
Today we share with you Bishop Barron's keynote talk from the 2023 Wonder Conference, hosted by Word on Fire.
His keynote addressed scientism, the vi…
2 years, 6 months ago
WOF 399: Why You Should Ponder Your Death
Friends, death is a topic most of us try to avoid. So, why does Catholicism teach we should meditate regularly on our death?
On today's episode of "T…
2 years, 7 months ago
WOF 398: The Most Important Decision in Life
Today we share Bishop Barron's 2023 Commencement Address at Hillsdale College, delivered on May 13, 2023.
In his address, Bishop Barron examined not …
2 years, 7 months ago
WOF 397: What Makes Great Leaders Great?
Friends, what makes great leaders great? Why do certain men and women seem to lead with such effectiveness?
On today's episode of "The Word on Fire S…
2 years, 7 months ago
WOF 396: Why Parishes Fail to Engage 93% of Parishioners w/ Matthew Warner
We know Church leaders need to be trained well in theology, morality, scripture, liturgy, and pastoral ministry. But if we want them to be able to wi…
2 years, 7 months ago
WOF 395: Knowing Jesus Personally
Friends, Christians often speak of "having a personal relationship with Christ" or "knowing Jesus personally," but what does this actually mean? Is i…
2 years, 8 months ago
WOF 394: The Beauty of Sainthood w/ Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla
In this talk from the 2022 Good News Conference, Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla shares the story of her mother, St. Gianna Beretta Molla, patron saint of …
2 years, 8 months ago
WOF 393: Mrs. Davis, Algorithms, and God
Friends, my favorite current TV show, "Mrs. Davis," features an adventurous nun, a search for the Holy Grail, and an all-powerful algorithm. It also …
2 years, 8 months ago