Podcast Episodes

#147 - The World that Led to the Council of Nicaea

Episode 147

In part 2 of our series on the 21 Ecumenical Church Councils, Justin Hibbard discusses some of the challenges in the early church particularly in the third to early fourth centuries that led to the C…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

#146 - Introduction to the 21 Ecumenical Councils

Episode 146

Justin Hibbard kicks off our series on the 21 Ecumenical Councils with an introduction. What is an ecumenical council? Why aren’t all councils and synods considered ecumenical? Why are these councils…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

#145 - Radical Reversion with Katherine Mosco Depfer

Episode 145

In this special interview episode of Why Catholic, Justin Hibbard is joined by Katherine Mosco Depfer. Katherine shares how she went from growing up in a Catholic bubble, to abandoning her faith at c…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

#144 - The False Dichotomy of Religion vs. Relationship

Episode 144

Justin Hibbard concludes our series on the Catholic approach to prayer by addressing the claim made by many Evangelicals: “Religion is man’s way to get to God; Christianity is God’s way to get to man…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

#143 - Prayer: Our Most Powerful Weapon

Episode 143

In continuation on our series on the Catholic Approach to Prayer, Justin Hibbard talks about how Scripture teaches us that prayer is our most powerful weapon. Why do we often neglect prayer for more …

Published on 3 months ago

#142 - Ordering Our Lives Around Prayer

Justin Hibbard continues our series on the Catholic Approach to Prayer by focusing on the rhythm of prayer. How has the Catholic Church cultivated a practice of ordering our day around prayer? How do…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

#141 - Prayer in Motion

Episode 141

Justin Hibbard reconvenes our series on the Catholic approach to prayer by talking about prayer while we move. What are some common ways that Catholics incorporate movement in prayers? And how can we…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

#140 - What Makes a Pope "Great"

Episode 140

In light of our new Pope - Leo XIV, Justin Hibbard explores the attributes that make a Pope “Great.” What do the “Great” Popes have in common? How did they become known as “Great?” And what experienc…

Published on 4 months ago

#139 - Yes, the Conclave is an Antiquated Process, and That's a Good Thing

Episode 139

Is the Conclave “antiquated,” and is it time for the Catholic Church to “get with the times?” Justin Hibbard explores why the Conclave has evolved to what it is today and why the Catholic Church isn’…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

#138 - A Papal Funeral and a Poetic God

Episode 138

Justin Hibbard continues reflecting on the change of the papacy by focusing on Pope Francis’ funeral. What is the irony of Pope Francis’ funeral occurring at the very place where St. Peter was martyr…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago