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Son Rise Morning ShowSon Rise Morning Show 2025.05.02Happy feast of St. Athanasius of Alexandria! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his role in implementing the Council of Nicea. Guests include Dr. Matthew Bunson with more insights into the cardinal electors, Andrew Petiprin with more thoughts on how the Catholic Faith is not a mere ideology, and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the Feast of St. Athanasius Almighty ever-living God...2025-05-023h 00
The Cordial Catholic296: Is the Catholic Church Just Another Denomination? (w/ Andrew Petiprin)In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by my friend author, podcaster, and former Episcopalian priest Andrew Petiprin to talk unpack one of the biggest misconceptions about the Catholic Church: that Catholicism is simply another Christian denomination. With aplomb, charity, and with Scripture and the history books in hand, Andrew explains exactly what's wrong with thinking of Catholicism as just another denomination, why that matters, and why it's abundantly clear from history and Scripture that the Catholic Church is unique in a sea of Christian choices.Plus, we unpack the danger of thinking of...2025-04-301h 17
LA Catholic Morning on WNGL Archangel Radio4-28-25_LACM_David Bonagura_Andrew Petiprin_MondayDavid Bonagura on his article "Questioning into Eternity," Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, and Andrew Petiprin on offices as hell.2025-04-2849 min
The Catholic ThingUnboxing the ChurchBy Casey Chalk.
"There are not one hundred people in the United States who hate The Catholic Church," famously opined Venerable Servant of God Fulton Sheen, "but there are millions who hate what they wrongly perceive the Catholic Church to be." I'd go a step further: if there's one thing that people, regardless of their religious affiliation, feel competent and confident to speak on, it seems to be the Catholic Church. Everybody seems to know what it teaches and why, and, by extension, why it's dead wrong. Rarely does one hear people speak so dismissively about other religious traditions...2025-03-1906 min
Catholic Answers Live#12112 How Do You Respond to the Claim That the Catholic Church Is a Cult? - Andrew PetiprinSome Protestants argue that Catholicism is a cult—how should you answer? Andrew Petiprin tackles this common objection and discusses misconceptions about the Church, early Christian history, and the differences between Catholicism and other denominations.
Questions Covered:
12:25 – I’m Protestant. How would you respond to the claim that the Catholic Church is a cult?
23:04 – Why do people have misconceptions about Catholicism, especially to other Christians faiths?
35:45 – What do you recommend doing to dispel someone from the idea that Catholicism is just another denomination?
44:35 – How would I respond to the claim that the Church for the first 700 years was tr...2025-03-1800 minLA Catholic Morning on WNGL Archangel Radio3-6-25-LACM_Andrew Petiprin_Andrea Picotii Bayer_ThursdayAndrew Petiprin on his article "Keeping it real, one poem and police investigation at a time," Andrea Picotti-Bayer describes Trump's constitutional triad, and Ellen drops the blogosphere!2025-03-0657 min
Ignatius Press PodcastFr. Donald Haggerty: Are Dark Days Ahead for the Church?Join us as Fr. Donald Haggerty sits down with Andrew Petiprin to discuss the dark forces that seek to undermine and destroy the Church. In Fr. Haggerty’s new book, The Hour of Testing, he not only locates our era in its historical context, but he also discusses how we should spiritually live in our own time. His relevant insights and depth of thought are manifest in the concentrated reflections offered both in this book and in his podcast.
In this episode, Fr. Haggerty and Andrew discuss the rise of doctrinal ambiguity, the cultural indifference to God, an...2025-03-0347 minIgnatius Press PodcastFr. John Nepil: Where Catholic Theology Meets Alpine AdventureIt is often said that one can find God in nature, but few have explored the theology behind such a common statement. Join us as Fr. John Nepil talks with Andrew Petiprin about the theological lessons and underpinnings of mountain hiking, which he details in his new book To Heights and Unto Depths. This book and the ensuing conversation artfully weave together theological insights and real-world experience.
Fr. Nepil and Andrew examine the spiritual benefits of the outdoors, both the joys of reaching the summit and the lows felt during arduous hours hiking. They also d...2025-02-2447 min
Spe Salvi Institute PodcastTravels in Radical Christianity with Roy PeacheyRoy Peachey joins Robert Mixa and Andrew Petiprin to discuss his new book Travels in Radical Christianity which explores various communities, movements, and religious orders that seek to live out the radicality of the Gospel. Additionally, they discuss Roy’s work on Catholic education and practical ways to transform it step by step.
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Criteria: The Catholic Film Podcast"I am a human being": The Elephant Man (1980), w/ Andrew PetiprinOn the latest episode of Criteria: The Catholic Film Podcast, Andrew Petiprin joins James and Thomas to discuss the late David Lynch's most uplifting film, The Elephant Man. The film is based on the real Victorian-era life of Joseph Merrick, a man who suffered terrible abuse because of his extreme deformities, yet whose human dignity was ultimately recognized and allowed to flourish by those who rescued him and cared for him with Christian compassion. Panel on film at Notre Dame with Thomas Mirus, Andrew Petiprin, and Nathan Douglas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7oE8d6R...2025-02-041h 15LA Catholic Morning on WNGL Archangel Radio1-21-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Andrew Petiprin_TuesdayFr. Pat Driscoll on balancing hope and realism, Andrew Petiprin on Nosferatu, and Todd and Ellen cover the news from a Catholic perspective. 2025-01-2148 minIgnatius Press PodcastDeacon Harold Burke-Sivers: Martin Luther King Jr. and Fr. Tolton’s Message for TodayToday we celebrate the life and work of Martin Luther King Junior, and on this special occasion we are happy to welcome Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. In this episode, Deacon Harold sits down with Andrew Petiprin to discuss his first encounters with the writings of MLK and Fr. Tolton. They discuss the similarities between both heroic men who preached and embodied a message love over vengeance and bitterness.
This episode also addresses systemic racism and race relations inside the Church. Deacon Harold beautifully articulates that the Catholic Church is a Church for all people and that to bring a...2025-01-2051 minIgnatius Press PodcastCurtis Mitch: Behind the Ignatius Catholic Study BibleAfter twenty-five years in the making, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible has been released. In this special episode of the Ignatius Press podcast, Andrew Petiprin sits down with Curtis Mitch the co-editor of this one-of-a-kind study Bible designed to help everyday Catholics read the Bible through the eyes of the Church. Having personally spent countless hours and over two decades of work into this project, Curtis gives a rare glimpse into the intention and development behind this massive project. He and Andrew also discuss the various features and resources provided in this study Bible including references to the Fathers...2024-12-0645 minShow Rise Morning Show 2024Son Rise Morning Show 2024.12.03Happy feast of St. Francis Xavier! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and legacy of one of the Church’s greatest missionaries. Guests include John Knutsen to talk about this weekend’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** Collect for the Memorial of St. Francis Xavier O God, who through the preaching of Saint Francis Xavier won many peoples to yourself, grant that the hearts o...2024-12-033h 00Spe Salvi Institute PodcastJózef Tischner’s Philosophy of Drama with Artur RosmanJózef Tischner, a Polish priest, philosopher, and chaplain for the Solidarność trade union, remains a relatively unknown figure outside of Poland. However, thanks to Artur Rosman’s translation of his major work, The Philosophy of Drama, Tischner’s profound insights are beginning to reach a broader audience.
As a student of Karol Wojtyła (Pope John Paul II), Tischner grappled deeply with the complexities of the human condition, particularly as they unfolded in 20th-century Poland. His philosophy is marked by a remarkable depth and an immunity to superficiality, making him a significant yet underappreciated thinker.
Join A...2024-11-3053 minShow Rise Morning Show 2024Son Rise Morning Show 2024.11.26Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to share more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Other guests include Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings, and Andrew Petiprin to review apocalyptic films ahead of the beginning of Advent. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Despair Prayer of St. Claude de la Colombiere Lord, I am in this world to show Your mercy to others. Other people will glorify You by making visible the power of Your grace by their fidelity and...2024-11-263h 00Ignatius Press PodcastMatthew Wiseman: From Baptist to Hebrew Roots to Anglican to CatholicismLike many Christians, Matthew Wiseman’s family was in search of the original or purest form of Christianity, which was most faithful to the way that the apostles and early Christians lived and practiced the faith. Originally Baptists, they discovered the Hebrew Roots movement, and they lived for many years in strict adherence to Torah. However, after studying the Bible and the Church fathers, Matthew converted to Anglicanism and eventually to Catholicism. Only in the Catholic Church did he find the one faith and the fullness of the truth that he had been searching for.
In this ep...2024-11-2249 minIgnatius Press PodcastJennifer Bryson: Rediscovering Saint John Henry Newman and Ida GörresWe live in an age where treasures are frequently rediscovered and brought back into the light for further examination and appreciation. Such is the work of Ida Friederike Görres’s John Henry Newman: A Life Sacrificed which gives us a compelling and detailed introduction to the life and personage of Saint John Henry Newman. This work is perfect for those who are unfamiliar with John Henry Newman and for those who are avid Newman devotees and wish to gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation of this modern-day saint.
In this episode, Andrew Petiprin talks with Jennifer Bry...2024-11-0847 minIgnatius Press PodcastMatthew Daniels: Catholic Human Rights and Social Justice HeroesToday, many Catholics feel a sense of urgency or even dread as they look upon the dark forces and ideologies that besiege the world, the Church, and the truth. Some people may even ask, “What can I do in the face of these forces and against so many injustices?” In their recent work, Catholic Heroes of Civil and Human Rights, Matthew Daniels and Roxanne King provide many heroic examples of everyday Catholics who stood as lights for the rights and dignity of others. This book provides sixteen short but thorough biographies of Catholics whose faith inspired and motivated others to w...2024-10-2546 minIgnatius Press PodcastJoseph Pearce: Fifty Great Books to Read Before You DieIn our busy schedules, it is often hard to find time to read a good book, and sometimes it is even harder to know which book to read. In his new book Classic Literature Made Simple, Joseph Pearce makes this decision easier by outlining fifty great works of literature that every person should read. Beginning in the ancient world and progressing all the way up to the present, Joseph provides a trusted list of books that are not only good aesthetically, but also morally.
In this episode, Joseph talks with the host Andrew Petiprin about his reasoning b...2024-10-1152 minIgnatius Press PodcastKevin Wells: Addiction and the Dark Night of the SoulAuthor Kevin Wells felt like his marriage—his whole life, even—was falling apart. His wife, Krista, was mired in an addiction to alcohol that cut her off from God, family, and friends, and Kevin felt helpless and alone. When, at last, supported by the grace of the sacraments, Krista started to find her way to healing and sobriety, the Covid-19 pandemic plunged the whole world into confusion and isolation.
In his new book, “The Hermit,” Kevin tells the story of a remarkable priest, Fr. Martin Flum, who extended a life-line to Krista and to many others during th...2024-09-2749 minIgnatius Press PodcastAbigail Favale: Entering the Church—and then converting to the FaithThere are multiple ways in which Abigail Favale’s conversion to Catholicism may be seen as unlikely. First as an ex-Evangelical, then as a feminist academic, Favale had built a worldview—and career—on the rejection of “patriarchy” and on the promotion of progressive causes. How could she enter a Church known for male-only leadership, and for rigorous opposition to contraception and abortion?
In this episode, host Andrew Petiprin speaks with Favale about her conversion—which in many ways began after she had entered the Catholic Church and began to explore its rich teachings and traditions in earnest....2024-09-1350 minIgnatius Press PodcastBack-to-school special: Learning the Faith and history through storiesPope Francis wrote recently about the importance of literature in moral formation. For millennia, humans have used story-telling to communicate religious beliefs and moral values, and to ensure that history and culture remain alive for future generations.
As a teacher in Catholic classical schools, Abigail Palmer has a passion for using stories as vehicles for learning history, language, and the Faith. Her new novel for middle-grade readers, "Faelan and the Miracle Machines," grew out of that passion. It tells the story of a young British slave during the days of the Roman Empire, and is full of...2024-08-3052 minShow Rise Morning Show 2024Son Rise Morning Show 2024.08.26Happy feast of Our Lady of Czestochowa! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss this traditional devotion of the Polish people to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Fr. John Gavin, SJ, with more insights into how the Church Fathers are quoted in the Catechism. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas for Students Come, Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, true source of light and fountain of wisdom! Pour forth your brilliance upon my dense intellect, dissipate the dark...2024-08-263h 00
Beyond Rome8. From Canterbury to ConstantinopleThis week Simone Rizkallah and James O’Reilly are joined by Zac Crippen for episode 8 of our Beyond Rome journey. Zac leads international expansion for Hallow, the #1 prayer app in the world. A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and the University of Oxford (where he was a Rhodes Scholar), Zac served as an active duty Air Force officer for seven years before embarking on a career in technology.Zac lives with his wife, Sally, and their five children on the outskirts of South Bend, Indiana. He is a grateful convert to Catholicism and is a...2024-08-2138 minShow Rise Morning Show 2024Son Rise Morning Show 2024.08.20Happy feast of St. Bernard of Clairvaux! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how he came to be known as the “Mellifluous Doctor.” Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** The Memorare of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this...2024-08-203h 00
Creedal"Popcorn with the Pope": Andrew Petiprin's new book on the Vatican Film ListIn this conversation, Zac and Andrew discuss Andrew's book (co-written with David Paul Baird and Rev. Michael Ward) entitled 'Popcorn with the Pope.' We delve into specific films on the list, such as 'Au Revoir Les Enfants' and 'Babette's Feast', discussing various themes and ideas from each. Relatedly, we also discuss concerns about the impact of AI on the arts--both from labor and creative perspectives.
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00:00 Introduction and...2024-08-1257 minIgnatius Press Podcast“Evangelization is about showing up”: Steve Dawson on taking the Gospel to the streetsThere was a time when Steve Dawson found himself in trouble with the law, mired in destructive
behaviors and relationships. Today he spends his days sharing the Good News with anyone who will
listen, as founder and president of Saint Paul Street Evangelization (in between these two stages of his
life, he says, he could be found downing Jack Daniels while watching Mother Angelica).
Struck by how Jehovah’s Witnesses, Evangelicals, Mormons, and even atheists are comfortable
preaching about their beliefs in the streets, Dawson has devoted his...2024-08-0954 minShow Rise Morning Show 2024Son Rise Morning Show 2024.08.07Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak from Following the Truth to share more thoughts from Scripture to help us get perspective in the midst of a chaotic world. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra, and Fr. Rob Jack from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more… ***** St. Thomas Aquinas prayer Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart,which no unworthy affection may dragdownwards; give us an unconqueredheart, which no tribulation can wearo...2024-08-073h 00Ignatius Press PodcastEdward Sri: The Faith is a love storyIf someone looked at the way you live your life, would they say, “That’s a person who is seeking Christ?” While many Catholics might be able to give personal or intellectual reasons why they practice their Faith, how many really allow the interior conversion necessary for a relationship with Christ to shine through in their daily lives? How many have essentially adopted a secular way of living?
These challenging questions are at the heart of Edward Sri’s new book, “What Do You Seek?”, out now from Ignatius Press and the Augustine Institute. In this episode, Dr. Sri spea...2024-07-2649 minSpe Salvi Institute PodcastBooks for Our TimesIn this podcast, Andrew Petiprin and Robert Mixa dive into a thought-provoking discussion about the books that have profoundly influenced their lives and why they believe these works are essential reading for our times. Join us as we explore the timeless wisdom found in these literary masterpieces.
2024-06-261h 06Ignatius Press PodcastMike Aquilina: Uncovering the ancient cities that shaped ChristianityIn its earliest days, Christianity was a faith associated with cities. Cities were the spots chosen by the Apostles to begin spreading the Good News, the earliest Christian communities were found in city centers, and cities quickly became the focal points of persecution of Christians—and the blood of the martyrs was always the seed of the Church.
Best-selling author Mike Aquilina has written a book about twelve cities in the ancient world where Christianity caught hold and spread despite often brutal persecutions. “Rabbles, Riots, and Ruins” is a lively journey through cities as diverse as Rome, Jerusa...2024-06-2153 minIgnatius Press PodcastFr. Michael Brisson: Finding a Catholic soul in classic film-noir storytellingThe hero of the new novel Death in Black and White is a Catholic priest and classic film buff who finds himself caught in a web of crime, sin, and double-crossings that rivals anything found in his favorite film-noir detective movies. The book’s author, Fr. Michael Brisson—also a Catholic priest and classic film buff—may not have real-life experience of being in the clutches of the Mob, but he does know the unique way a priest is privy to some of life’s hardest and darkest moments.
In this episode, Andrew Petiprin speaks with Brisson about th...2024-05-3151 minIgnatius Press PodcastArchbishop Alfred Hughes: What prayer is, and what it isn’tMost Catholics are aware, even if only in a vague way, of the many holy men and women who have come before us who wrote or preached on the spiritual life. We may have read about their lives; we may find their holiness and closeness to God inspiring. But do many of us look to them for concrete, specific spiritual guidance?
Archbishop Emeritus Alfred Hughes has written a book that presents the luminaries of the Catholic spiritual tradition not as distant, unapproachable models of spiritual perfection, but as flesh-and-blood mentors in the spiritual life whose wisdom and...2024-05-1751 min
Cultural DebrisCD 45 - Andrew Petiprin On Popcorn With the PopeAndrew Petiprin is co-author of a new book from Word on Fire called Popcorn With the Pope, which examines all the movies on the 1995 Vatican movie list. Did you know there was a 1995 Vatican movie list? Me, either! Andrew is a former fellow at Word on Fire, a co-founder of the Spe Salvi Institute, and host of the Ignatius Press podcast. Andrew and I discuss the new book, the mission of the Spe Salvi Institute, and whether or not you and I should care about pop culture.
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The Cale Clarke Show - Today's issues from a Catholic perspective.WildcatCale welcomes Andrew Petiprin from the Spe Salvi Institute to talk about “Wildcat”, the new Ethan Hawke film about famed Catholic writer Flannery O’Connor. Plus: The Week That Was, and more!2024-05-1153 minIgnatius Press PodcastMark Brumley on Pope Benedict the PastorWhen Joseph Ratzinger became pope in 2005, there was a perception in some quarters that this new pontiff—a renowned theologian and former head of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith—was a highbrow academic who would preach from the chair of St. Peter in abstruse theoretical language that the average Catholic would find impenetrable.
Fortunately for all of us, this turned out not to be the case, and Pope Benedict’s homilies and addresses—while clearly informed by his tremendous scholarly work—were brimful of spiritual insights and pastoral care aimed at helping his world-wi...2024-05-0347 minSpe Salvi Institute PodcastRichard DeClue: The Mind of Benedict XVIDr. Richard DeClue, Professor of Theology at the Word on Fire Institute, joins Bobby Mixa and Andrew Petiprin to discuss his new book The Mind of Benedict XVI: A Theology of Communion. Richard’s systematic presentation of Benedict’s thought demonstrates why Benedict should be considered one of the great theological minds of the last century.
2024-04-2659 minIgnatius Press PodcastPeter Kreeft explains the universeIn his latest book “Why Does Everything Come in Threes?” philosopher and author Peter Kreeft ponders the ways in which creation—and the story of humanity in creation—are indelibly stamped with the image of the Creator, that is, with the Trinity.
In this episode, Kreeft speaks with host Andrew Petiprin about this three-fold pattern of the universe, and how the mystery of the Trinity echoes throughout human culture, metaphysics, and moral understanding. Find “Why Does Everything Come in Threes?” and many other books by Peter Kreeft at Ignatius.com.
2024-04-1946 minIgnatius Press PodcastBronwen McShea: The history of Catholic women is the history of the ChurchBecause the Catholic Church has always taught that only men can be ordained to the priesthood instituted by Christ, there is a perception that the Church’s story is a story about men. There’s the Blessed Mother, of course, and maybe the occasional nun who rises to prominence, but since only men can be ordained, the thinking goes, it is men who have built and shaped the Church’s common life throughout the centuries.
Not only is this bad ecclesiology, it is bad history, argues historian Bronwen McShea. In this episode, Andrew Petiprin speaks with McShea about...2024-04-0551 minSpe Salvi Institute PodcastWhat We See in EuropeIn this episode, Andrew Petiprin and Robert Mixa recall their travels in Europe. Unlike Europeans who might take the beauty of embodied Catholicism for granted, Andrew and Robert are convinced that Americans might be in a special position to recognize the Catholic culture still present in many parts of Europe.
2024-03-231h 00Ignatius Press PodcastMark Giszczak: Why does God allow suffering?They’re simple questions, and ones that every believer has to confront at some point in his or her life: why do we suffer, and why does God—who we believe to be good and loving—allow it?
Humanity’s struggles with these questions have inspired countless works of art and literature—from the book of Job on through the ages—as well as theological treatises. But the struggle is also very personal; we all must undergo suffering in our lives, and as Christians, come to an understanding of how these sufferings fit into God’s plan for our redemp...2024-03-1547 minSpe Salvi Institute PodcastZac Crippen: Screen Addiction, Dopamine Fasting, and Ted Gioia’s "State of the Culture, 2024"In this episode, Robert Mixa and Andrew Petiprin talk to Zac Crippen (host of the Creedal Podcast - https://www.creedalpodcast.com/) about finding freedom from screen addiction and how we should think about technology. Additionally, they discuss Ted Gioia’s popular post “State of the Culture, 2024”, which describes the new dopamine culture and how to resist the dopamine cartels.
2024-03-101h 02CreedalTechnoreligion, Hot Pockets, and Barbershops: What a Week w/Andrew PetiprinIn this episode, Zac and Andrew discuss various news articles in the 'Fake News' segment and then dive into a close read of an article by L.M. Sacasas titled 'Secularization Comes for the Religion of Technology.' They explore the concept of secularization and how it applies to the religion of technology, as well as the implications for society.
00:00 Will Barbers Save Civilization?
03:16 Fake News Segment
16:17 Secularization Comes for the Religion of Technology
36:03 Technology as a Religion
37:09 World Fairs and Technological Exhibitions
42:40 Secularization of the Religion of Technology
45:57 The Vacuum of the Religion of Technology
52:20 The...2024-03-031h 04Spe Salvi Institute PodcastWilliam Newton: On Salvador Dalí and his ‘Christ’In this episode, Andrew Petiprin and Robert Mixa talk to writer and art critic William Newton about his latest piece in The Spectator, “The divine Dalí and his ‘Christ’”, Newton’s fascination with Spain and Spanish art, Dalí’s wrestling with the faith, and his return to traditional painting.
For more about William Newton, please visit his website (https://wbdnewton.com/).
2024-03-011h 04Ignatius Press PodcastFrancis X. Maier: A layman surveys the American Church today
Francis X. Maier has been immersed in the life of the Church at different levels for decades. As senior aide to Archbishop Charles Chaput for more than twenty years, and as editor-in-chief of the National Catholic Register for many years before that, he got to know the leaders and major players in the American Church in both professional and personal settings.
When he sat down to write a book offering a snapshot of Catholic life in the U.S., he had many contacts in high places to whom he could reach out. But they wouldn’t be able...2024-03-0153 minSpe Salvi Institute PodcastEwa Thompson: Polish History and Hope for the WestIn this episode, Robert Mixa and Andrew Petiprin talk to Professor Ewa Thompson about key moments in European history when Poland came to the defense of Christendom, how non-Germanic Central Europe seemed to be excised by historians of various empires from the annals of history, the Polish literature that shaped the Catholic imagination and spirituality of John Paul II, the legacy of Sarmatism and Catholic freedom, and the long history of Russian imperialism.
2024-02-241h 06Ignatius Press PodcastJennifer Lahl on the untold stories of detransitionersIn a society that often claims to value the voices of the marginalized, one group that find themselves frequently silenced by the very people claiming to speak for them are detransitioners—men and women who have gone down the road of “gender transition,” only to change their minds, embrace their biological sex, and reverse course.
In this episode, Andrew Petiprin speaks with Jennifer Lahl, a nurse and documentary maker who works to amplify the voices of those who have been harmed by gender ideology. Together with Kallie Fell, Lahl has written the new book The Detransition Diaries, which...2024-02-1653 minSpe Salvi Institute PodcastJames Matthew Wilson: Plato, Poetry, and PlaceRobert Mixa and Andrew Petiprin talk to James Matthew Wilson about poetry, his book 'The Vision of the Soul: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in the Western Tradition,' Conservatism, Christian Platonism, Catholicism in the Americas, and Catholic Modernism.
2024-02-141h 06Spe Salvi Institute PodcastLarry Chapp: The New World Struggling to be BornIn this episode, Robert Mixa and Andrew Petiprin talk to Dr. Larry Chapp about Part III of his article “The Falsification of the Good: Mr. Cogito's Monster and the Prolepsis of Heaven and Hell” and his conviction that now is the time of monsters. We discuss Alain Besançon's conviction that the end of the world is palpable, Antón Barba-Kay’s 'Web of Our Own Making: The Nature of Digital Formation,' Zbigniew Herbert’s 'Mr. Cogito,' and the monster’s perfect, white teeth.
2024-02-091h 08Spe Salvi Institute PodcastFr. Brian Graebe: The Goodness of Creation, the Break Fast Podcast, and New York, the Wonder CityIn this episode, Andrew Petiprin and Bobby Mixa talk to Fr. Brian Graebe of the Archdiocese of New York about the backstory to the Break Fast podcast, the goodness and beauty in creation, and the allure of New York City.
2024-02-0655 minIgnatius Press PodcastGwyneth Thompson-Briggs on reclaiming sacred art
Is beautiful sacred art a thing of the past? Is it impossible for contemporary artists to inspire the kind of reverence and devotion for sacred subjects that the artworks of great masters have done for centuries?
The Catholic Home Gallery is an answer to these questions—a collection of eighteen artworks by contemporary artists that embody the richness of the Catholic artistic tradition with fresh creativity and insight. Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs, one of the nine artists featured in the book and our guest for this episode, is passionate in her belief that not only is it possible to reg...2024-02-0245 minSpe Salvi Institute PodcastJennifer Newsome Martin: Charles Péguy on Hope, Mary, and MoneyJennifer Newsome Martin, the new director of the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture and a Notre Dame theologian, joins Andrew Petiprin and Bobby Mixa to discuss Charles Péguy and his writings on hope and modernity.
2024-02-0155 minIgnatius Press PodcastThat was (the real) Father StuWhen Mark Wahlberg’s hit movie “Father Stu” was released in 2022, audiences all over the country were introduced to Father Stuart Long, a former boxer-turned-wannabe-actor-turned Catholic priest who died in Helena, Montana in 2014 at the age of 50. The motorcycle-riding tough guy who found his way to Christ and the priesthood captured the hearts of many moviegoers, but the film only told part of the story of the real Father Stu’s remarkable life and spiritual legacy.
Few people knew Father Stu as well as did Father Bart Tolleson, Stu’s close friend and fellow diocesan priest. His...2024-01-1951 minIgnatius Press PodcastA Catholic Guide to Healing for Adult Children of Divorce“Grief is a call to expand our hearts.” Dr. Daniel and Bethany Meola have worked with hundreds of individuals from broken homes who are grieving—grieving the divorce or separation of their parents, grieving the loss of the “ideal” family, even grieving a sense of identity rooted in parental love. They have pulled together valuable insights and wisdom from their work into a new book, “Life-Giving Wounds: A Catholic Guide to Healing for Adult Children of Divorce or Separation.”
In this episode, host Andrew Petiprin speaks with the Meolas about their book and their work with adult children of di...2024-01-0551 minCriteria: The Catholic Film PodcastPopcorn with the Pope: Word on Fire on the Vatican Film ListThere must be something in the water – everyone’s talking about the Vatican Film List! Just after the Criteria crew concluded three years going through the list, Word on Fire has published their own book about it, Popcorn with the Pope: A Guide to the Vatican Film List, with essays on all 45 films by David Paul Baird, Fr. Michael Ward, and Andrew Petiprin. The three authors join the show to compares notes with James and Thomas about their overall evaluations of the list, great religious films made by non-religious directors, what makes a good saint movie, and their personal favo...2023-12-181h 01Ignatius Press PodcastResponding to the sin of racism—and building a civilization of loveIn times of civil unrest and heightened public discourse about racial issues, it can be tempting—even for Catholics—to look only for political solutions to the divisions that plague our society. But if, as the Catholic Church teaches, racism is a sin and, as such, an obstacle to the soul’s growing in holiness, political arguments about policies and party platforms will not eradicate it. We will need to go deeper.
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is the author of the new book Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism. He is passionate about having those...2023-12-1553 min
The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 415: Mind, Meaning, and the MaterialistsFriends, can everything in the world be reduced to atoms bumping against each other, and chemical reactions in our brains? Or is there something more to reality than its material elements? That’s what Brandon Vogt and I discuss on today’s “Word on Fire Show” episode, with the help of a new book by Justin Brierley, titled The Surprising Rebirth of Belief In God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again. A listener asks, if feelings are not acts of the will, what is contrition? A feeling, an act of the wi...2023-12-0433 minIgnatius Press PodcastWhat Catholics need to know about end-of-life decisionsLiving wills? Palliative care? Brain death? Cremation? Many of us know we need to think about these and other end-of-life questions for ourselves and our loved ones, but how many of us know where to look for guidance?
Dr. Stephen Doran, M.D. is uniquely positioned to help us think about these often uncomfortable topics. An experienced neurosurgeon, a bioethicist, and a Catholic deacon, Dr. Doran brings insights from modern medical practice as well as from the timeless wisdom of the Faith to the many complicated situations surrounding the end of life.
In this episode...2023-12-0151 minIgnatius Press PodcastRemembering Thomas HowardThomas Howard had a unique perspective on contemporary Christian life. The son of a prominent evangelical family who was drawn to liturgical worship, a friend of C.S. Lewis who eventually converted to Catholicism, Howard was a keen observer and erudite writer, an articulate defender of the truths of the Gospel and the power of art to bring man closer to God.
In this episode, host Andrew Petiprin speaks with Keith Call, editor of a new collection of Howard’s writings, “Pondering the Permanent Things: Reflections on Faith, Art, and Culture.” Call gives background on Howard’s life and...2023-11-1751 minIgnatius Press PodcastFollowing the science…to belief in GodFr. Robert Spitzer, S.J. believes in God, the soul, and an afterlife. This is not surprising, as the Jesuit priest is a well-known defender of the precepts of the Catholic faith in his books, lectures, and numerous media appearances. But Fr. Spitzer holds that these beliefs are well-founded scientifically, and has written a book presenting his evidence.
In this episode, host Andrew Petiprin speaks with Fr. Spitzer about the most up-to-date scientific evidence for the existence of God and for the afterlife, which Spitzer documents in his new book “Science at the Doorstep to God.” While many...2023-11-0359 min
Catholic Answers Focus#511 Consumerism and the Christian Faith - Andrew PetiprinWhatever the world might say, Christian moral teaching is about more than sex. Andrew Petiprin joins us for a conversation about the Christian perspective on money, particularly in a consumerist culture. How is a Christian to live when “happiness” is on sale everywhere?
Cy Kellett:
Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I’m Cy Kellett, your host, and today we talk about something that may seem slightly tangential to the whole apologetics endeavor, and that is consumerism. But I don’t think …2023-11-0100 minIgnatius Press PodcastA dystopian novel with a heart of Christian hopeState surveillance. Artificial intelligence. Advanced reproductive technology. Many of the elements Peco Gaskovski depicts dramatically in his new novel Exogenesis seem to be only a step or two ahead of where we are in the world today. But Gaskovski’s dystopian vision of a society with mass sterilizations of undesirable populations, an intricate social credit system managed by AI, and omnipresent government surveillance is, ultimately, not without hope.
In this episode, host Andrew Petiprin speaks with Gaskovski, an author and neuropsychologist, about Exogenesis and the colliding forces in society, culture, and science today that inspired it. While th...2023-10-2050 min
The LamplightersWhy This Girl?Father Joseph Koczera, S.J., a professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, and Andrew Petiprin, a columnist for Catholic World Report and host of the Ignatius Press podcast, join the Lamplighters to discuss the legacy of The Excorcist.2023-10-1941 minIgnatius Press PodcastRemembering Tomie dePaola with Sarah MackenzieTomie dePaola was one of the most beloved authors and illustrators of children’s books of the last 50 years. When he died in 2020, readers of all ages mourned. While many knew him best for his Strega Nona stories, dePaola also wrote and illustrated many books about Catholic saints and feast days, as well as adaptations of Bible stories.
Sarah Mackenzie, author and founder of Read-Aloud Revival, got to know Tomie dePaola in the last several years of his life, visiting him in his studio and corresponding with him regularly. She wrote about her friendship with him...2023-10-0649 minIgnatius Press PodcastBack to school with Mark Brumley and Word of LifeFall is here and the kids are back in school, which makes this week’s episode particularly timely. Host Andrew Petiprin speaks with Mark Brumley, president of Ignatius Press, about the changing landscape of religious education, the explosion of Catholic resources now available to parents wishing to form their kids in the Faith, and the new Word of Life catechetical series, co-published by Ignatius Press and the Augustine Institute.
Brumley describes the approach adopted by Word of Life for “evangelizing catechesis,” which seeks to not only convey content about the doctrines and practices of the Catholic Faith, but al...2023-09-2249 min
Kresta in the AfternoonPascal’s Wager, 400 Years Later - Andrew Petiprin(14 September 2023)This summer, Pope Francis marked the four hundredth anniversary of the birth of Blaise Pascal, the French mathematician and philosopher who remains one of the most important thinkers in the Western tradition. In his apostolic letter Sublimitas et Miseria Hominis, the Holy Father praises Pascal as a “tireless seeker of truth.” We talk more about Pascal’s Wager and his legacy with Andrew Petiprin.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alkresta/message2023-09-1443 minIgnatius Press PodcastThe somewhat religious odyssey of Fr. Dwight Longenecker“Lead, kindly light.” These words of St. John Henry Newman have long resonated with Christians who strive always to place their trust in Christ. The saint’s words are perhaps particularly dear to those whose Christian journey has taken them through the Anglican Communion and into the Catholic Church, as Newman’s did.
One such pilgrim is Fr. Dwight Longenecker, whose path from Protestant fundamentalism, through the Church of England, and finally to the Catholic priesthood is chronicled in the new book, “There and Back Again,” now available from Ignatius Press.
In this episode, our host Andrew...2023-09-0150 minIgnatius Press PodcastFr. Fessio remembers Pope Benedict XVIWhen Pope Benedict XVI passed away on December 31, 2022 at the age of 95, Catholics the world over mourned the loss of a spiritual father as well as a brilliant theologian. Among those who knew the late pontiff best was Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J., founder and editor of Ignatius Press. Fr. Fessio studied with Pope Benedict—when he was still Fr. Joseph Ratzinger—during Fessio’s doctoral studies in theology in Germany in the 1970s.
In this episode, Fr. Fessio joins our host Andrew Petiprin to offer some memories of his time with Pope Benedict XVI, as well as ins...2023-08-1853 minCreedalBaptism is good, BAPism is bad: What a Week w/Andrew PetiprinToday on the show we tackle our usual "misinformation" segment before diving into "BAPism" the absurd ideology espoused by followers of a mysterious internet persona known as "Bronze Age Pervert." Using Graeme Wood's latest article as a starting point, we discuss the ideology and a few of its grievous errors before articulating the beginning of an alternative.
Grame Wood's article: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/09/bronze-age-pervert-costin-alamariu/674762/
Also mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvG44mwPsbk&ab_channel=TheEuropeanConservative2023-08-141h 01Ignatius Press PodcastMary Eberstadt sifts through the Sexual Revolution’s wreckage—and finds hopeSince the 2012 release of her first book on the Sexual Revolution, Mary Eberstadt has engaged in what she considers an often thankless task—honoring the suffering of those who have been victimized by the massive changes that have rocked society since the 1960s. The Pill, no-fault divorce, and plummeting marriage rates have not made us freer, happier, or healthier, Eberstadt has argued; instead they’ve ushered in an era of unprecedented loneliness, mental health problems, and weakened support systems for the most vulnerable.
In this episode, Eberstadt speaks with Andrew Petiprin about her newest book, Adam and Eve...2023-08-0449 minIgnatius Press PodcastThe timely witness of Cardinal MindszentyWhile the name of Jozsef Cardinal Mindszenty may not be well known among Catholics today, during the Cold War the archbishop of Esztergom and primate of Hungary was one of the most noteworthy Catholic churchmen in the world. Admired for his heroic resistance in the face of Communism, then Nazism, and then Communism once again, Cardinal Mindszenty spent years in prison for his Christian witness against brutal totalitarianism.
In this episode, host Andrew Petiprin speaks with Professor Daniel J. Mahoney, professor emeritus of political science at Assumption University. Professor Mahoney wrote the introduction to a new edition...2023-07-2154 minIgnatius Press PodcastDecision-making with Fr. J. Augustine Wetta and the Desert Fathers“How do I make up my mind?”
Making decisions, from the life-changing to the seemingly inconsequential, can be a frustrating, even paralyzing, experience for many. With more distractions at our finger-tips than ever before, young people in particular face a host of challenges when it comes to discerning and navigating a path through life.
Fr. J. Augustine Wetta, O.S.B. has written a unique book for the perplexed—or even just those who wonder if they need a different approach to decision-making in their lives. In “Pray. Think. Act.: Make Better Decisions with the Desert F...2023-07-0751 minKresta in the AfternoonPascal’s Wager, 400 Years Later - Andrew Petiprin(28 June 2023)On June 19, Pope Francis marked the four hundredth anniversary of the birth of Blaise Pascal, the French mathematician and philosopher who remains one of the most important thinkers in the Western tradition. In his apostolic letter Sublimitas et Miseria Hominis, the Holy Father praises Pascal as a “tireless seeker of truth.” We talk more about Pascal’s Wager and his legacy with Andrew Petiprin.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alkresta/message2023-06-2927 minIgnatius Press PodcastHow to be a human in our culture of noiseJimmy Mitchell works with young people every day in his job as director of campus ministry at a high school in Florida. He sees their struggles to form relationships with others, to manage the growing presence of technology in their lives, to deepen their spiritual lives. He also sees their desire for the true, the good, and the beautiful, and their yearning for connection, meaning, and happiness.
Mitchell’s new book, “Let Beauty Speak: The Art of Being Human in a Culture of Noise,” is informed by his experiences working with young people, but its blueprint for a way...2023-06-2352 minIgnatius Press PodcastA convert from Mormonism speaks: Jeremy Christiansen on faith, certainty, and staring into the voidJeremy Christiansen was a young married man, raising his children in the Mormon faith in which he’d grown up himself, when he began experiencing doubts about the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. As he looked at his upbringing, his marriage, and everything he had always believed to be true, Christiansen began a journey of spiritual questioning that led him away from Mormonism and ultimately into the Catholic Church.
Christiansen’s process of conversion is the subject of his new memoir, “From the Susquehanna to the Tiber,” available now at Ignatius.com.
In...2023-06-0954 minCreedalTerrorism, Tolkien, and Nietzsche: What a Week w/Andrew PetiprinThe return of What a Week w/Andrew Petiprin!2023-05-0156 minCreedalOn Antisemitism: What a Week w/Andrew PetiprinToday on the show we take a break from our regular programming to talk about antisemitism and the dangers of its counterfeit gospel. Using Ye's recent remarks about Hitler as a launching point, we discuss the rise of antisemitism on the political right and dissect Mit Brennender Sorge's, Pope Pius XI's encyclical to Germans in 1937, to talk about why and how antisemitism is antithetical to the Gospel and must be identified and condemned wherever it rears its ugly head.
Mentioned on the show:
Mit Brennender Sorge: https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xi/en/encyclicals/documents...2022-12-0859 minCreedalWakanda, Modernism, and Art Punching Through: What a Week w/Andrew PetiprinOn this week's installment, we banter a bit about film and storytelling and do a food-themed Misinformation segment before diving into our close read for the week: an interview of Fen de Villiers in the European Conservative. Then we wrap with our recommendations for the week (linked below).
Breakthrough: https://europeanconservative.com/articles/interview/interview-with-fen-de-villiers/
'Wakanda Forever' Review: https://www.nationalreview.com/2022/11/wakanda-forever-exploits-commercial-politics/
'First Man': https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1213641/
2022-11-181h 04CreedalHummingbirds, Rushmore, and Mistaken Ideology: What a Week w/Andrew PetiprinThis week, we dive into Wes Anderson's masterpiece Rushmore before covering a misinformation segment that includes art vandalism, a malady called Alice in Wonderland Syndrome, and Heidi Klum's halloween costume. Then we do a close read of Kat Rosenfield's debut piece in National Review and uncover what it reveals about the state of American political polarization today.
Mentioned on the show:
Rushmore by Wes Anderson:
Why I Keep Getting Mistaken for a Conservative by Kat Rosenfield: https://www.nationalreview.com/magazine/2022/11/07/why-i-keep-getting-mistaken-for-a-conservative/
Depraved Activism by Casey Chalk: https://www.theamericanconservative.com/depraved-activism/
Consider the Hummingbird by...2022-11-021h 10CreedalThe Crisis of Boys, Chick-fil-A, and more Postliberalism w/Andrew PetiprinToday on the show, Andrew Petiprin rejoins for What a Week to talk about the crisis of our boys and how we can help them. We also revisit last week’s postliberalism discussion and talk about the strange case of John Fetterman, who concealed a serious medical condition from voters in Pennsylvania.
Mentioned on the show:
Alzheimer’s Study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-22179-z
Taylor Swift: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/oct/27/taylor-swift-edits-anti-hero-music-video-fat-bathroom-scales
University of Wisconsin: https://notthebee.com/article/watch-a-university-protestor-outside-of-a-matt-walsh-talk-rage-eats-a-bible-
The Boys Feminism Left Behind: https://substack.com/inbox/post/796119452022-10-271h 06CreedalIce Cream, Pixar, and Postliberalism: What a Week w/Andrew PetiprinToday on the show we review listener feedback before diving into a misinformation segment that features ice cream, Richard Nixon, The Simpsons, and mosquito magnets. Then we turn to Michael Hanby’s critique of post liberalism before wrapping up with some recommendations.
Mentioned on the show:
“Are We Postliberal Yet” by Michael Hanby: https://newpolity.com/blog/are-we-postliberal-yet
“Of Boys and Men” by Richard Reeves: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men/
“Uncorked”: https://www.netflix.com/title/81024260
“Master of Wine”: https://www.youtube.com/c/konstantinbaummasterofwine2022-10-211h 05The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 356: When Protestants Consider CatholicismFriends, today we share Lesson 1 from our new Word on Fire Institute course titled “Evangelizing Protestants.” The course is taught by Andrew Petiprin, the Venerable Fulton J. Sheen Fellow of Popular Culture at the Word on Fire Institute, also a former Episcopal priest who converted to Catholicism. Andrew takes you inside several important texts that express how the Church thinks about Protestants and explain how they belong with us in the Catholic Church. You’ll look at works by St. John Henry Newman, Pope Pius IX, the Second Vatican Council, and Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI....2022-10-1720 minCreedalRoger Scruton and Teachers Saving Ukraine: What a Week w/Andrew PetiprinToday on the show, we discuss the State Fair of Texas, John Fetterman’s absurd Senate candidacy, Elon Musk, the American Federation of Teachers, and Roger Scruton.
Links for things mentioned on the show:
Misinformation:
New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/10/us/politics/biden-exaggeration-falsehood.html
Saving Ukraine: https://twitter.com/rweingarten/status/1579414707949096960?s=20&t=yq7G1i_UD_DTlr-3tHkunQ
Elon Musk: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63225781
Close Read:
Roger Scruton’s piece: https://www.firstthings.com/article/2022/10/the-work-of-mourning
Recommendations:
A French Village: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1288631/
Johnny Cash: https...2022-10-131h 04CreedalImagined Diseases and Sabotaged Pipelines: What a Week w/Andrew PetiprinToday on the show, Andrew and I talk about the Nord Stream 1 pipeline and who might be responsible (and whether or not you can ask who might be responsible), nuclear war and what a time it is to be alive, abolishing the family, serial tree killers, Joan of Arc doing slam poetry, and the social contagion of TikTok-fueled imagined (or exaggerated) illness.
Links:
Hurts so Good by Suzy Weiss: https://www.commonsense.news/p/hurts-so-good Freddie DeBoer's piece: https://freddiedeboer.substack.com/p/we-cant-constructively-address-online?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Der Spiegel on Nord Stream 1: https...2022-10-071h 00CreedalWhat a Week w/Andrew Petiprin AND Lauren SpohnToday on the show we welcome special guest Lauren Spohn to join us in banter about the British monarchy, which pub in Oxford is the best (!), wandering through medieval libraries, and the dangers of "progress." Andrew also leads a misinformation segment featuring Matthew McConaughey, Weird Al Yankovic, and Harrison Ford.
Resources:
Peter Thiel on the Dangers of Progress: https://unherd.com/2022/07/peter-thiel-on-the-dangers-of-progress/
The Great Canadian Mass Graves Hoax: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-canadian-mass-graves-hoax/id1570872415?i=1000580292996
Why Jean-Luc Godard Matters: https://www.nationalreview.com/2022/09/why-jean-luc-godard-matters/
The Right Stuff (read by Dennis Quaid): https://www.audible...2022-09-231h 09CreedalWhat a Week: Queen Elizabeth II, Ed Feser, Cancer, and Twilio
Today on the show, Andrew Petiprin and I talk about Queen Elizabeth II before embarking on a misinformation segment about racially-motivated layoffs (yikes), blaming September 11 on the rage of white men, and the Department of Treasury auditing tax-delinquent IRS agents.
Then we break down Ed Feser’s recent piece, “Perfect World Disorder,” before leaving you with our recommendations for the week.
Andrew’s piece on the Queen: https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2022/09/14/the-death-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-and-the-growing-cult-of-disenchantment/
Misinformation:
Twilio: https://www.twilio.com/blog/a-message-from-twilio-ceo-jeff-lawson
The Atlantic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&ab_channel=RickAstley
Audits: https://www.dailywire.com/news/watc...2022-09-1600 minCreedalWhat a Week #6 w/Andrew PetiprinToday on the show, Andrew and I talk about:
The importance of owning your own DVDs and CDs
Blank Street Coffee, the stranger-than-parody coffee shop taking over NYC (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/29/dining/blank-street-coffee.html)
"What We Owe the Future" (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1541618629)
Slate Star Codex's review of the same (https://astralcodexten.substack.com/p/book-review-what-we-owe-the-future)
J.K. Rowling's crime fiction (https://robert-galbraith.com/stories/)
Nerdrotic's "The Rings of Power is ABYSMAL" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnEXip1KsLk&ab_channel=Nerdrotic)
Send your feedback to zac@creedalpodcast.com!2022-09-081h 05CreedalWhat a Week w/Andrew Petiprin (September 1, 2022)Today on "What a Week," we discuss listener Justin's feedback for us on the purpose of art (and the travesty of an "AI Rapper"), and we do a misinformation segment that covers Meghan Markle, Bank of America, predatory lending, and California coping with climate change. Then we do a deep dive into an article in Tablet Magazine on "The Debasement of Art," and talk about where we agree with the author and where we think she missed the mark. We wrap with some of our recommendations.
Our Close Read: The Debasement of Art
The Meghan Markle nonsense
California...2022-09-0258 minCreedalWhat a Week w/Andrew Petiprin (and special guest Bobby Mixa)On today's installment of What a Week, special guest Bobby Mixa joins Andrew and I to talk through the news of the week.
We discuss:
Baseball Parks and Fields (and garish stadiums)
Gummy Bears
Wind Turbines
Amazon's "Lord of the Rings" Installment
The decline of the University and Federal student loan bailouts
And much more!
Links mentioned:
William Deresiewicz's article
Wind Turbines and Gummy Bears
The Strange Capital Records Saga
The Podcast Movement Incident
Put Down the Woke Man's Burden (James Hankins)
The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)
The Idea of a...2022-08-261h 15CreedalWhat a Week #3 w/Andrew PetiprinOn today's installment of What a Week, we run a misinformation segment that covers Queen Elizabeth I, Joan of Arc, Anthony Fauci, the shelving of Batwoman (at a cost of $90 million to Warner Brothers), and more.
Then we talk about "progress studies," reviewing this 2019 essay from Patrick Collison and Tyler Cowen: https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/07/we-need-new-science-progress/594946/
We finally share some recommendations--links below.
The White Sox Ballpark in Chicago that Never Was (CBS Sports)
The Offer (Paramount+)
And since Jurassic Park makes so many appearances in this episode, check out Andrew's latest...2022-08-1959 minCreedalWhat a Week #2 w/Andrew PetiprinOn today's installment of What a Week, we run a misinformation segment that covers electoral politics, atomic bombs, Prince Harry, Jim Harbaugh, and Ayman al-Zawahiri.
Then we talk about architecture, drawing on @WrathofGnon's work on his Substack (article links below).
We finally share some recommendations--links below.
The Alluring City (https://wrathofgnon.substack.com/p/the-alluring-city)
Brutalism: The Disappearance of Beauty (https://wrathofgnon.substack.com/p/the-alluring-city)
Silence (2016), Dir. by Martin Scorsese (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490215/)
Bishop Fulton Sheen's telecast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7thCeXnPEI&list=LL&ab_channel=Catholic365)
2022-08-051h 00CreedalWhat a Week w/Andrew PetiprinToday on the show, I'm welcoming Andrew Petiprin for the first of many installments of our new weekly show.
We discuss:
Alana Newhouse's "Everything is Broken": https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/everything-is-broken
Emma Green's Roe article in The New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-education/what-the-end-of-roe-v-wade-will-mean-for-the-next-generation-of-obstetricians
The film work of Éric Rohmer: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006445/
And these crazy things:
https://twitter.com/MiaCathell/status/1546964215843508224
https://twitter.com/TPostMillennial/status/1551260188245561344?s=20&t=e5urIgSzGPaQpU8n2n7TKg
https://twitter.com/JamesMelville/status/1552038563033894915?s=20&t=e5urIgSzGPaQpU8n...2022-07-281h 02
CHNetwork PresentsWhat Should Converts Do With Their Protestant Books? - Episode 2When someone becomes Catholic, especially if they are an avid reader, they often have lots of titles on their bookshelf that reflect years of study and meditation about questions of faith.
But what should happen to those books once someone becomes Catholic?
Matt Swaim talks to Andrew Petiprin and Shaun McAfee about what they did with their old Protestant books when they became Catholic. Which ones did they keep? Which ones did they give away? Which ones were they tempted to destroy?
Andrew's site
Shaun's books
For more resources...2022-04-1937 minCreedal"Don't Look Up" and Romance at the Movies w/Andrew PetiprinToday on the show, Andrew Petiprin joins me to talk about Netflix's record-breaking movie, "Don't Look Up." We talk about the movie's unexpected hero, its fittingness in a pandemic age, and how it might be saying even more than the director (Adam McKay) intended.
Don't Look Up Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbIxYm3mKzI&ab_channel=Netflix
Follow Andrew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndrewPetiprin?s=20
Visit Andrew's website: https://andrewpetiprin.com/
Andrew's review of Don't Look Up: https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/fellows/dont-look-up-ripe-satire-with-christian-notes/
Andrew's review...2022-01-2454 minThe Cale Clarke Show - Today's issues from a Catholic perspective.Faith, Film, and Fear w/ Andrew PetiprinCale sits down with Andrew Petiprin, Fellow of Popular Culture at the Word on Fire Institute, to discuss his conversion from Anglicanism to Catholicism. Cale and Andrew also discuss the new Netflix show “Midnight Mass”. How can a Christian find balance in entertainment consumption? What did St. John Henry Newman mean by “heart speaks to heart”? Find out more about Andrew and the work he is doing at Word on Fire here: https://www.wordonfire.org/author/andrew-petiprin/ You can also find out more about Andrew at his website: https://andrewpetiprin.com/2021-12-3149 min
The Cale Clarke Show - Today's issues from a Catholic perspective.Faith, Film, and Fear w/ Andrew PetiprinCale sits down with Andrew Petiprin, Fellow of Popular Culture at the Word on Fire Institute, to discuss his conversion from Anglicanism to Catholicism. Cale and Andrew also discuss the new Netflix show “Midnight Mass”. How can a Christian find balance in entertainment consumption? What did St. John Henry Newman mean by “heart speaks to heart”? Find out more about Andrew and the work he is doing at Word on Fire here: https://www.wordonfire.org/author/andrew-petiprin/ You can also find out more about Andrew at his website: https://andrewpetiprin.com/ 2021-10-1549 minCreedalFrom Anglican Priest to Catholic Layman w/Andrew PetiprinToday on Creedal, Andrew Petiprin, Fellow in Popular Culture at the Word on Fire Institute, joins me to talk about his journey from Anglican cleric to Catholic layman. Along the way, we talk about why "too Catholic to be Catholic" fails, the "two lungs theory" versus the "branch theory," the Anglican Ordinariate, Andrew's work at Word on Fire, Mare of Easttown, and our exciting collaboration coming up this fall.
Mentioned on the show:
Andrew's book, Truth Matters: https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Matters-Knowing-God-Yourself/dp/1945270934
Andrew's website: https://andrewpetiprin.com
Anglicanorum Coetibus: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en...2021-08-0500 min
The Cordial Catholic069: An Episcopal Priest Becomes Catholic (w/ Andrew Petiprin)In this episode of The Cordial Catholic Podcast, I'm joined by former Episcopal priest Andrew Petiprin to discuss his journey into full communion with the Catholic Church. We discuss issues of Anglo-Catholicism, authority, biblical interpretation, the value that non-Catholic Christians bring into the Catholic Church, and how the Catechism of the Catholic Church can be a powerful tool in helping non-Catholics understand the Church and its teachings. Andrew is gracious, clear, and thoughtful as he articulates what drew him, and his family, into the Catholic faith.For more from Andrew visit his website...2020-07-221h 15
Ave ExploresThe Way of Beauty with Andrew PetiprinAndrew Petiprin, fellow of popular culture at the Word on Fire Institute, explains how beauty and Catholic art and architecture can lead us to a deeper faith and understanding of the truth. A convert to Catholicism, Petiprin shares his conversion story, highlighting how the way of beauty ultimately led him to Catholicism and a life committed to evangelization through art, music, film, and pop culture. Links:Sign Up for the Art & Architecture SeriesAndrew PetiprinAndrew Petiprin's Articles at Word on Fire Andrew Petiprin's Conversion2020-04-0836 min