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The People’s CatholicEpisode 289 - 12 Days of Christmas Song: Truth or FictionCommentary on the issue. I add articles for both sides and one that’s middle of the road in my opinion. Secret Catechism Father Goodwinhttps://www.catholicnewsagency... Not a Secret Catechism Melissa Keating https://ascensionpress.com/blo... Middle of the Road Deacon Steven D. Greydanushttps://www.ncregister.com/blo...
2025-12-2105 min
Horrorwood: True Crime in TinseltownThe "Possession" of Anneliese MichelHer case inspired the 2005 film "The Exorcism of Emily Rose." Anneliese Michel was a young woman from Germany whose quiet, faithful life took a terrifying turn when she began hearing voices and seeing dark figures no one else could. Doctors called it epilepsy; her family eventually believed it was possession. What followed became one of the most haunting true stories of the century.
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2025-11-0349 min
Third Space Podcast5: Deacon Steven Greydanus - Partisanship in the ChurchThis week I talked with my favorite online cleric, Deacon Steven Greydanus. As a Catholic who cares deeply about Catholic Social Teaching, the deacon’s writings since 2016 have helped make me feel like the Catholic world hasn’t completely gone mad and that I still had a place in the Church. In August he wrote an excellent article titled, “Reflections on voting as a pro-life Catholic.” So I used that article as an excuse to invite him on the podcast to talk about the ways that politics and partisanship have harmed the Church in the US.Steven D. Greyd...
2024-10-281h 14
The Drew Mariani ShowThe Markets / What's at the Movies?Hour 3 of The Drew Mariani Show on 9-1-23 Peter Grandich joins us for a discussion about the current state of the economy, he especially highlights discrepancies found in the government job reports Deacon Steven Greydanus takes a look at the best movies that have recently been released
2023-09-0251 min
Pope Francis GenerationDeacon Steven Greydanus - Watching Decent FilmsThis week, Paul talks with the Catholic film critic, Deacon Steven Greydanus. Steven explains how movies can change people for the good and help make the world a better place. They also discuss how to critically engage with movies without falling into fear or moralism, and how to pass those values onto our children. Finally, Steven shares what he thinks are the best movies of the past year.
Deacon Steven D. Greydanus has been writing about film since 2000, when he created Decent Films. Since then, he’s written regularly for a number of outlets including the National Ca...
2023-08-071h 14
Risking EnchantmentAnimating Creation: The Natural Landscapes of Studio Ghibli“My films show the world’s beauty. Beauty otherwise unnoticed.”
- Hayao Miyazaki
In this episode of Risking Enchantment I'm joined by animator Robyn Conroy to discuss the highly acclaimed Studio Ghibli, a Japanese animation company whose films offer a deep sense of the goodness of life and the beauty of nature.
Studio Ghibli is cornerstone of Japanese entertainment culture, and has reached a global audience with films like Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro, and Howl’s Moving Castle. It has been instrumental in preserving the tradition of 2D animation and the vast...
2023-04-221h 00
USCCB ClipsEp 100: Movie Spectacular with Steven GreydanusWe're celebrating 100 episodes by celebrating the movies! Deacon Steven Greydanus of Decent Films joins to offer some perspective on our approach to film, declining religious themes in Marvel movies like Thor: Love and Thunder, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, plus a plethora of recommendations!
Episode Notes: https://www.marriageuniqueforareason.org/2022/10/21/ep-100-movie-spectacular-with-steven-greydanus/
2022-10-2144 min
Love Means MoreEp 100: Movie Spectacular with Steven GreydanusWe're celebrating 100 episodes by celebrating the movies! Deacon Steven Greydanus of Decent Films joins to offer some perspective on our approach to film, declining religious themes in Marvel movies like Thor: Love and Thunder, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, plus a plethora of recommendations!
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2022-10-2144 min
The Ed Morrissey ShowLatinos revolt, Biden's energy demagoguery, Lightyear falters, and more!Hispanic Democrats are furious with their leadership after the stunning GOP victory in a Texas special election this week. Duane Patterson and I break that down, and marvel at the incoherence and desperation from Biden and his team on energy policy. Rebecca Hatfield joins us to discuss 2ndvote.com, a new way for conservative consumers to choose wisely in the marketplace. Deacon Steven Greydanus of DecentFilms.com reviews "Lightyear," and we discuss other family entertainment like, er ... The Godfather and The Sopranos.
2022-06-161h 34
Criteria: The Catholic Film PodcastDrama of Holiness: Monsieur Vincent (1947) w/ Steven GreydanusFilm critic and deacon Steven Greydanus joins the show to discuss one of the best movies about a saint ever made, Monsieur Vincent. The film depicts St. Vincent de Paul's invention of the organized charity we take for granted today, and his struggle to stay personally close to the poor despite the practical need to court the favor of the rich to support his work. This isn't a film about a man conflicted about his basic identity or goal in life, nor is does it culminate in the beginning of a conversion—rather, it shows the continual dee...
2021-09-131h 00
Before They Were LiveBefore They Were Live Episode 42: Lilo and StitchJosh Altmanshofer, Michial Farmer, and special guest Steven Greydanus discuss "Lilo and Stitch," the forty-second full-length Disney animated feature.
2021-07-011h 05Before They Were LiveBefore They Were Live Episode 42: Lilo and StitchJosh Altmanshofer, Michial Farmer, and special guest Steven Greydanus discuss "Lilo and Stitch," the forty-second full-length Disney animated feature.
2021-07-011h 05
This Catholic Life Podcast…Aaaand Action!Show Notes:Hosts: Peter Holmes & Rian GalliottGuests: Steven Greydanus#peterholmes #movies #decentfilmsLinks:Decent Films WebsiteSubscribe On:iTunes, Google Play, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, TuneIn, Blubrry, Spreaker, Player.fm, Radio Public, OvercastConnect with us:Email: info@thiscatholiclife.com.auFacebook: @thiscatholiclifeauTwitter: @catholiclifeauInstagram: thiscatholiclifeau--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thiscatholiclife/message
2021-03-1033 min
This Catholic Life Podcast...Aaaand Action!Show Notes:
Hosts: Peter Holmes & Rian Galliott
Guests: Steven Greydanus
#peterholmes #movies #decentfilms
Links:
Decent Films Website
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iTunes, Google Play, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, TuneIn, Blubrry, Spreaker, Player.fm, Radio Public, Overcast
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Email: info@thiscatholiclife.com.au
Facebook: @thiscatholiclifeau
Twitter: @catholiclifeau
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2021-03-1033 min
The Burrowshire Podcast#021: Catholicism in “The Lord of the Rings”J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings ranks near the top of almost every “favorite book” or “book of the century” list. Yet few readers know that Tolkien was a devout Catholic who infused his Middle-earth stories with Catholic themes and symbolism. In fact, the author stated, “The Lord of the Rings is of course a fundamentally religious and Catholic work; unconsciously so at first, but consciously in the revision.”
In this episode, Fr. Blake and Brandon discuss these Catholic features, including Providence, the sacramentality of Middle-earth, three Christ figures, the Marian dimension, the philosophy of...
2021-01-201h 24Risking EnchantmentDracula: The Presence of Evil and the Power of Sacramentals''Bless that good, good woman who hung the crucifix round my neck! For it is a comfort and a strength to me whenever I touch it. '' - Dracula
In this episode Phoebe and Rachel discuss the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker, and delve into the use and misuse of sacraments and sacramentals in the story. Also discussed is Eleanor Bourg Nicholson's novel A Bloody Habit which takes a more Catholic approach to the vampire story.
Music: Ashton Manor by Kevin MacLeod
Hosts: Rachel Sherlock, Phoebe Watson
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2020-11-131h 00
Outside the WallsForming Your Conscience with an Eye Toward Voting: Dcn. Steven D. GreydanusWe have entered into another contentious election cycle, and Catholics are left with no candidates that we can wholeheartedly get behind. Our fractured political system has left us in a situation where no political party fully encompasses both the moral and social teaching of the magisterium.This is compounded by many well-meaning Catholic influencers on both sides of the spectrum trying to simplify the difficult process of discernment by claiming that the choice is clear. How do we vote in a way that the integrity of our belief is upheld, while still seeking to achieve the best...
2020-08-2956 minRisking EnchantmentSophie Scholl: Christian Conscience and the White Rose Resistance“Somebody, after all, had to make a start.” - Sophie Scholl
Music: Ashton Manor by Kevin MacLeod
Hosts: Rachel Sherlock, Greg Daly
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Works Mentioned:
Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (2005)
Cultural Amnesia: Necessary Memories from History and the Arts by Clive James
‘The White Rose of Conscience’ Irish Catholic...
2020-05-1557 minCriteria: The Catholic Film PodcastIntroducing Criteria: The Catholic Film PodcastIntroducing Criteria: The Catholic Film Podcast! This is a show dedicated to exploring films of significant artistic merit and Catholic interest, starting with the Vatican's 1995 list of "Some Important Films". Your hosts are Thomas V. Mirus (The Catholic Culture Podcast) and actor James T. Majewski (Catholic Culture Audiobooks). In this introductory episode we explain what we hope to accomplish with this show, discuss the Vatican film list, and explain how you can participate in the discussion. St. John Paul II, pray for us! Links Join our Facebook group to...
2020-05-0625 min
Close Reads Podcast HQOn the Best Film Adaptations of Books, with Jeffrey Overstreet and Steven GreydanusWelcome to Libromania, a podcast for the book-obsessed from the Close Reads Podcast Network. Each week David Kern will be chatting with authors, biographers, designers, collectors, critics and other people who help make book's so worthy of our attention.In this episode David chats with noted film critics Jeffrey Overstreet and Steven Greydanus about some of the best film adaptations of books. Many of the titles they discuss will be familiar to you. Others not so much. Either way, tune in for a lively conversation about what makes a good film adaptation, the role of the...
2019-03-021h 30
The Goldberry Books PodcastOn the Best Film Adaptations of Books, with Jeffrey Overstreet and Steven GreydanusWelcome to Libromania, a podcast for the book-obsessed from the Close Reads Podcast Network. Each week David Kern will be chatting with authors, biographers, designers, collectors, critics and other people who help make book's so worthy of our attention.In this episode David chats with noted film critics Jeffrey Overstreet and Steven Greydanus about some of the best film adaptations of books. Many of the titles they discuss will be familiar to you. Others not so much. Either way, tune in for a lively conversation about what makes a good film adaptation, the role of the...
2019-03-021h 30
Mousterpiece CinemaEpisode 368: DumboHey, folks! We're taking to the skies this week for a very special episode of Mousterpiece Cinema. Josh and Scott are revisiting one of the vaunted classics of the Golden Age of Disney Animation, the short but memorable 1941 film Dumbo. They're joined by National Catholic Register film critic Steven Greydanus for this Revisited episode of the show, as Josh looks back on a film he hasn't discussed in full in seven years. Is Dumbo one of the true classics of Disney lore? Does "Baby Mine" still have the same emotional power for adults as it did for all of us...
2018-09-1500 min
Connecting the DotsConnecting the Dots w/ Mark Shea and Steven Greydanus - 6/29/18On this episode of "Connecting the Dots", host Mark Shea interviews Deacon Steven Greydanus about his theory of vampires and about the big summer blockbusters of 2018.
2018-06-3000 min
The Lamp-post Listener: Chronicling the Worlds of CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien, and OthersWardrobe, Chapter 1: Lucy Looks Into a WardrobeFour children arrive at an old house in the English countryside... "In about ten minutes she reached it and found it was a lamp-post. As she stood looking at it, wondering why there was a lamp-post in the middle of a wood and wondering what to do next, she heard a pitter patter of feet coming toward her."- C.S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Your Lamp-post Links: These three links shed some light on the publication vs. chronological order debate: NARNIA READING ORDERS: Quick Explanation (Spoiler-Free), by...
2018-04-1833 minConnecting the DotsConnecting the Dots w/ Mark Shea and Steven Greydanus - 3/14/18On this episode of Connecting the Dots, Mark talks with Deacon Steven Greydanus about Stephen Hawking, Tesseracts, Wormholes, A Wrinkle in Time, and the Eucharist. Come with us on a mind-bending exploration of the Catholic faith!
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2018-03-1500 min
The Crusade ChannelReconquest Episode 117: The Canonization of Billy Graham
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. Rebroadcasts will take place according to the Crusade Channel programming schedule (note: all times listed are Central time). My topic is The Canonization of Billy Graham. My guest is Charles Coulombe.
Billy Graham’s ‘Catholic’ Apotheosis — by Brother André Marie at catholicism.org
How Billy Graham shaped American Catholicism — by Jon M. Sweeney at americamagazine.org
US Bishops, Catholic Leaders Praise Christian Witness of Billy Graham at ncregister.com
Billy Graham, R.I.P. — by Steven D. Greydan...
2018-03-0155 minCRUSADE Shows - The Crusade ChannelReconquest Episode 117: The Canonization of Billy Graham
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Episode 117 debuts on February 28, at 8:00 PM
Eastern
. Rebroadcasts will take place according to the Crusade Channel programming schedule (note: all times listed are Central time). My topic is The Canonization of Billy Graham. My guest is Charles Coulombe.
Billy Graham’s ‘Catholic’ Apotheosis — by Brother André Marie at catholicism.org
How Billy Graham shaped American Catholicism — by Jon M. Sweeney at americamagazine.org
US Bishops, Catholic Leaders Praise Christian Witness of Billy Graham at ncregister.com
Billy Graham, R.I.P. — by Steven D. Greydan...
2018-03-0155 min
The Patrick Coffin Show | Interviews with influencers | Commentary about culture | Tools for transformation53: Christmas Classics & Clunkers—Steven GreydanusIt's that time of year again when we review the notable "holiday" movies for their adherence to the real meaning of Christmas, production quality, and merits and demerits. Who better than the founder of Decent Films, Steven Greydanus? Steve is not only the father of seven and a permanent deacon with the Archdiocese of Newark, he is a prolific movie critic and newly minted member of the elite New York Film Critics' Circle. Ever since the first A Christmas Carol silent film came out in 1901 (!), Christmas and movies have gone together like Bob Cracthit and...
2017-12-1247 minThe Patrick Coffin Show | Interviews with influencers | Commentary about culture | Tools for transformation53: Christmas Classics & Clunkers—Steven GreydanusIt's that time of year again when we review the notable "holiday" movies for their adherence to the real meaning of Christmas, production quality, and merits and demerits. Who better than the founder of Decent Films, Steven Greydanus? Steve is not only the father of seven and a permanent deacon with the Archdiocese of Newark, he is a prolific movie critic and newly minted member of the elite New York Film Critics' Circle. Ever since the first A Christmas Carol silent film came out in 1901 (!), Christmas and movies have gone together like Bob Cracthit and...
2017-12-1247 min
Catholic Movie Guy PodcastHalloween Movie TalkHey there movie-people!
Today I'm joined by first-time guest Charlie Backer: entrepreneur, musician, and horror aficionado.
With only a few days until All Hallow's Eve, we discuss a Catholic perspective on the horror genre. Why is it acceptable (and good, even?) for a conscientious person to watch a horror flick? Plus, we give a run-down of our favorite preternatural-focused scary movies for your viewing discomfort.
As referenced on the podcast, here are some of my favorite articles on the subject:
My High Holy Day, John Zmirak.
The Fun of Fear, Dan Lord.
Catholicism and Horror, Steven Greydanus.
And when you watc...
2017-10-2724 min
The Patrick Coffin Show | Interviews with influencers | Commentary about culture | Tools for transformation10: Steven Greydanus: 2016 Movies In Review – LiterallySteven D. Greydanus (SDG) knows movies. He created DecentFilms.com in 2000, and he has penned untold hundreds of thoughtful reviews and essays on film criticism. Steven is the film critic for the National Catholic Register and, with his co-host David DiCerto, hosts the Gabriel Award–winning cable TV show "Reel Faith" for New Evangelization Television. He's a longtime member of the Online Film Critics Society and a permanent deacon in the Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. In this interview, we covered the Academy Award nominees in all the top-tier categories (gauged in terms of general audience interest), from Silence...
2017-02-1745 minThe Patrick Coffin Show | Interviews with influencers | Commentary about culture | Tools for transformation10: Steven Greydanus: 2016 Movies In Review – LiterallySteven D. Greydanus (SDG) knows movies. He created DecentFilms.com in 2000, and he has penned untold hundreds of thoughtful reviews and essays on film criticism. Steven is the film critic for the National Catholic Register and, with his co-host David DiCerto, hosts the Gabriel Award–winning cable TV show "Reel Faith" for New Evangelization Television. He's a longtime member of the Online Film Critics Society and a permanent deacon in the Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. In this interview, we covered the Academy Award nominees in all the top-tier categories (gauged in terms of general audience interest), from Silence...
2017-02-1745 min