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 476: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (8 of 12) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:26
We continue our walk through Bishop Barron's lecture series with lesson eight on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. We will come to understand…
WOF 475: How to Balance Work and Leisure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:26
A debate has been raging on social media recently about the role work should play both in our individual and communal lives. One side argues that Americans are not only spending too few hours at work, but at a deeper cul…
WOF 474: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (7 of 12) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:46
Today we present the seventh lesson of Bishop Barron's lecture series on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. We will come to understand his life…
WOF 473: Why and How to Pray [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:08
What is the nature and purpose of prayer? The question may sound simple, but it unearths some complex philosophical and theological issues. If God is omniscient, what is the point of speaking with him, either out loud or…
WOF 472: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (6 of 12) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:24
We bring you the sixth lesson of Bishop Barron's lecture series on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. We will come to understand his life, his…
WOF 471: How to Reclaim Civil Society for the Common Good [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:17
A cultural shift seems to be underway, at least within the United States, that is potentially making society more open—perhaps even more positively disposed—to the wisdom of the Catholic social thought tradition. If ther…
WOF 470: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (5 of 12) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:42
Today we share the fifth lesson of Bishop Barron's lecture series on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. We will come to understand his life, hi…
WOF 469: 5 Reasons to Be Hopeful in the New Year [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:30
One of the defining features of the Christian moral and spiritual life is the supernatural virtue of hope. What is hope? What makes hope more than a mere superstition? How does hope help us live both individually and in…
WOF 468: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (4 of 12) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:12
We bring you the fourth lesson of Bishop Barron's lecture series on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. We will come to understand his life, his…
WOF 467: The Fall—and Rise?—of Men [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:29
Despite the enduring, progressive narrative that society favors and privileges men, the sociological data reveals men have and continue to experience devastating declines in education, earning power, economic mobility, r…