Christmas Conversations

December 17, 2020 Duration: 45:28

I am joined by Chris and Joe Sudlow to compare memories of Christmases past, discussing the current Christmas environment, and to share some thoughts on getting the most out of Christmas.


Within the quiet space of this audio collection, you'll find a resource dedicated to the depth and tradition of the Catholic faith. Traditional Catholic Audio offers a direct line to foundational texts and weekly reflections, presenting audiobooklets from significant writers-clergy and laity alike-whose works have shaped centuries of thought. This isn't about contemporary commentary, but rather a return to source material, allowing the original words on spirituality, philosophy, and culture to resonate for today's listener. Complementing these readings are recorded Sunday sermons from Catholic churches across the globe, providing a diverse auditory experience of liturgical teaching and pastoral guidance from different communities. The content naturally spans topics of religion, society, and personal belief, all presented through a traditional lens. For those seeking substance over style, this podcast serves as an archive of enduring wisdom, a place to engage directly with theological and spiritual classics read aloud, and to hear homilies as they were delivered from the pulpit. It’s a deliberately straightforward offering for deep listening and reflection.
Language: English Episodes: 462

Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 50:48
Father Joseph Ockerse and I sit down for the first episode of Lounge Room Catechesis. In this episode we discuss the theological virtue of faith - what it is, what it isn't, and how it can be applied in our lives.
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Duration: 36:40
Charlie, Chris and I exchange observations on challenges facing Catholic education in contemporary society. We aim to identify some of the fundamental challenges affecting Catholic youth in their formation and the mainte…
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Duration: 1:00:20
I sat down with Chris Sudlow and Charlie Goodall, all the way from England, to talk about Charlie's conversion story, from irreligion to traditional Catholicism. Charlie emphasises the importance of silence, contemplatio…
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Duration: 1:04:40
Oliver Heydorn is a philosopher by training and has a masters in philosophy from the Franciscan University of Steubenville and a Ph.D. from the International Academy of Philosophy in Liechtenstein. Oliver studied under J…
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Duration: 1:36:13
Dad and I sit down with a bottle of Nero d'Avola to talk about the colourful wine landscape of Campagna, Italy. We discuss Nero, Fiano and Aglianico and the family that brought Campagna wine to life. Enjoy!
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Duration: 1:16:02
Professor Michael Quinlan returned to the Lounge Room to discuss his paper The 21st Century Catholic Lawyer. This paper explores the changing religious, social and consequently legal landscape, and the impact that these…
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Duration: 53:31
Father Paul Robinson steps into the Lounge Room to discuss his journey to the priesthood, his book the Realist Guide to Religion and Science, and many of the issues that confront Catholics in the 21st Century. A very spe…
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Duration: 1:03:54
Dr Belinda Goodwin joined me in the Lounge Room to discuss the history and currency of her pro-life work, political activism, and living as a Catholic in modern society. Enjoy!