The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

Author: Bishop Robert Barron Language: English Episodes: 100
Each week, The Word on Fire Show-Catholic Faith and Culture offers a thoughtful conversation with Bishop Robert Barron. This podcast explores the rich intersection of belief with contemporary life, examining everything from art and philosophy to current events and personal spirituality through a Catholic lens. Listeners will find deep dives into theological concepts, reflections on scripture, and discussions on how ancient wisdom addresses modern challenges. The tone is engaging and accessible, designed for anyone curious about the deeper questions, whether they are longtime in their faith or simply exploring. Bishop Barron brings his distinctive perspective as a theologian and communicator to these dialogues, making complex ideas relatable. It’s a space for meaningful exploration, where faith is presented as a compelling force for understanding our world and our place within it. New episodes arrive weekly, continuing a long-running series of insightful commentary and analysis.
Episodes
WOF 536: Bishop Barron's New Book on Persecution Against Christians [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:12
Welcome back to the Word on Fire Show. I'm Matthew Petrusek, senior director of the Word on Fire Institute and the host of the Word on Fire Show. Thank you for joining us. Although not widely reported in legacy media out…
WOF 535: Bishop Barron on Bishop Fulton Sheen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:58
Welcome back to the Word on Fire Show. I'm Matthew Petrusek, senior director of the Word on Fire Institute and the host of the Word on Fire Show. Thank you for joining us. The faithful recently rejoiced at the news that…
WOF 534: The Evangelical Power of the Old Testament [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:17
Welcome back to the Word on Fire Show. I'm Matthew Petrusek, senior director of the Word on Fire Institute and the host of the Word on Fire Show. Thank you for joining us. The Old Testament is about three-quarters of the…
WOF 533: Hollywood & Catholic Priests [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:01
Welcome back to the Word on Fire Show. I'm Matthew Petrusek, senior director of the Word on Fire Institute and the host of the Word on Fire Show. Thank you for joining us. Hollywood is not known for being friendly to Chr…
WOF 532: The Suffocating "Warmth" of Marxist Collectivism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:48
Welcome back to the Word on Fire Show. I'm Matthew Petrusek, Senior Director of the Word on Fire Institute and the host of the Word on Fire Show. Thank you for joining us. Marxism, unfortunately, seems to be making a com…
WOF 531: Social Media in Light & Darkness (pt. 3) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:32
Welcome back to the Word on Fire Show. I'm Matthew Petrusek, senior director of the Word on Fire Institute and the host of the Word on Fire Show. Thank you for joining us. For the last two episodes, Evangelization & Cult…
WOF 530: Catholic Ministry & Social Media (pt. 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:20
Welcome back to the Word on Fire Show. I'm Matthew Petrusek, senior director of the Word on Fire Institute and the host of the Word on Fire Show. Thank you for joining us. In our last episode, Evangelization & Culture Po…
WOF 529: The Art & Means of Communication (pt. 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:26
Welcome back to the Word on Fire Show. I'm Matthew Petrusek, senior director of the Word on Fire Institute and the host of the Word on Fire Show. Thank you for joining us. Today, we're bringing you a special episode—a co…
WOF 528: The Early Days w/ Bishop Barron & Fr. Steve (pt. 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:35
Welcome back to the Word on Fire Show. I'm Matthew Petrusek, senior director of the Word on Fire Institute and the host of the Word on Fire Show. Thank you for joining us. As we continue this second half of a conversatio…
WOF 527: Reason and Authority (12 of 12) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:29
The Enlightenment believed reason was its own authority. Heteronomous authority was anathema. Autonomy was the ideal. Thus, the Church's hierarchical structure was viewed as enslaving. In light of this critique, Newman o…