From the Rooftop with Msgr. Winslow and Fr. Kauth

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From the Rooftop is a podcast brought to you by TAN Books, in which Msgr. Patrick Winslow and Fr. Matthew Kauth invite you to join their conversation out in the open air, looking out at the world around us from the rooftop of the Church. Together with right reason, clear thinking, and the light of faith, we can better understand the world we live in and all the ways in which we encounter it. Each episode discusses topics ranging from the joy found in acts such as true devotion, the proper celebration of liturgical seasons, and aging gracefully to the compassion and charity necessary to manage ourselves in a fallen world with difficult personality types, progressive ideologies, extreme narcissism, and more. For updates about new episodes, special guests, and exclusive deals for From the Rooftop listeners, sign up at RooftopPodcast.com. And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at TANBooks.com.

  1. Sep 9

    Episode 60: Are We Still Speaking the Same Language? Truth, Words & the Catholic Mind

    Are we still speaking the same language? In a culture where words like life, truth, freedom, identity, and even reality itself can mean radically different things to different people, real communication is becoming harder and harder. In this episode of From the Rooftop, Monsignor Patrick Winslow and Father Matthew Kauth explore the surprising power of language—and what it reveals about the human intellect, the soul, and our ability to know truth. Why do we so often talk past one another? How much do the words we use shape the way we think? And are we actually trying to understand the person in front of us—or simply waiting for our chance to respond? Drawing on St. Thomas Aquinas, Shakespeare, Eastern and Western thought, prayer, philosophy, and the example of Christ Himself, Monsignor Winslow and Father Kauth examine what authentic communication requires. The conversation also turns inward: How do we really know ourselves? Are the roles we play—as parents, spouses, priests, friends, and Christians—actually aligned with who we are becoming? And what can our actions and reactions reveal about the state of our souls? This is a wide-ranging Catholic conversation about language, truth, reason, self-knowledge, prayer, authenticity, and what it means to live as a rational creature made for God. If you care about the Catholic intellectual tradition, the crisis of meaning in modern culture, and how Christians can communicate truth more effectively, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. From the Rooftop is a TAN Books podcast featuring conversations with Monsignor Patrick Winslow and Father Matthew Kauth on the Catholic Faith, the spiritual life, culture, virtue, and the world as seen from the rooftop of the Church. For updates about new episodes, special guests, and exclusive deals for From the Rooftop listeners, sign up at http://RooftopPodcast.com. And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at http://TANBooks.com.

  2. Sep 1

    Episode 59: The Forgotten Virtue of Perseverance

    What does it really mean to persevere—and why is perseverance so essential to the Catholic life? In Episode 59 of From the Rooftop, Monsignor Patrick Winslow and Father Matthew Kauth reflect on the relationship between fortitude, endurance, hope, and the Christian vocation. Beginning with St. Augustine’s observations about the struggle between the mind, body, and will, the conversation moves from physical endurance to one of the great realities of the spiritual life: holiness is often less about extraordinary moments than about simply remaining faithful over the long haul. Drawing on St. Thomas Aquinas, St. John of the Cross, the witness of Christians who endured persecution, and the lives of the saints, they explore why fortitude is not merely the courage to attack a difficulty, but the strength to endure suffering without surrendering what is good. As one religious sister memorably told Father Kauth: “There’s never a difficulty with vocations. There’s always a difficulty with perseverance.” The conversation then turns to the theological virtue of hope—and how the promises revealed by God can transform the way Catholics experience suffering in the present. Christian hope does not require knowing exactly how the future will unfold. It means allowing what we know by faith—death, judgment, eternity, and the promises of God—to give meaning and direction to the present moment. But supernatural hope does not make ordinary life irrelevant. Monsignor Winslow and Father Kauth make the case for something Catholics can sometimes overlook: natural hopes matter too. Learn a language. Read the books you have always wanted to read. Paint. Exercise. Build something. Cultivate a skill. Pursue something worthwhile and learn to endure the difficulty required to achieve it. These ordinary pursuits can train us in perseverance and dispose us to live the supernatural life more faithfully. In a culture increasingly tempted by comfort, distraction, discouragement, and despair, this episode offers a deeply Catholic reminder: the Christian life is not an escape from life—it is the grace to live it fully, faithfully, and with our eyes fixed on eternity. And perhaps the great paradox is this: those who believe most deeply in Heaven are often the ones who accomplish the most on earth. In this episode: St. Augustine on the body, will, and interior struggleWhy perseverance is essential to every vocationSt. Thomas Aquinas on fortitude and enduranceSt. John of the Cross and suffering on the way to sanctityThe connection between hope and perseveranceHow eternal realities reshape present sufferingWhy Catholics should cultivate natural hopes and worthwhile ambitionsHow ordinary goals can strengthen the spiritual lifeWhy faith should energize rather than diminish a truly human lifeWhat the saints teach us about building, creating, laboring, and enduringFrom the Rooftop is a TAN Books podcast featuring conversations with Monsignor Patrick Winslow and Father Matthew Kauth on the Catholic Faith, the spiritual life, culture, virtue, and the world as seen from the rooftop of the Church. For updates about new episodes, special guests, and exclusive deals for From the Rooftop listeners, sign up at http://RooftopPodcast.com. And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at http://TANBooks.com.

  3. May 6

    Episode 58: How to Discover the Divine Purpose in the Natural World

    Monsignor Winslow and Father Kauth engage in a thoughtful conversation about how people can better navigate life's challenges by developing a sacramental vision of creation. They discuss the importance of seeing metaphor, analogy, and patterns in the natural world as communications from God. For updates about new episodes, special guests, and exclusive deals for From the Rooftop listeners, sign up at http://RooftopPodcast.com. And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at http://TANBooks.com.

  4. Apr 23

    Episode 57: St. Joseph College Seminary Open House - Question and Answer

    This episode features a live recording of the "From the Rooftop" podcast from St. Joseph College Seminary's tenth anniversary celebration. Monsignor Patrick Winslow and Father Matthew Kouth answer audience questions covering a wide range of Catholic topics. For updates about new episodes, special guests, and exclusive deals for From the Rooftop listeners, sign up at http://RooftopPodcast.com. And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at http://TANBooks.com.

  5. Apr 15

    Episode 56: How to Better Live Out Our Easter Glory

    Msgr. Winslow and Fr. Kauth discuss how to truly live in the joy and victory of Easter rather than just celebrating it temporarily. They explore the challenge of moving beyond Lenten disciplines of repentance to embracing the triumph of the resurrection. For updates about new episodes, special guests, and exclusive deals for From the Rooftop listeners, sign up at http://RooftopPodcast.com. And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at http://TANBooks.com.

  6. Apr 8

    Episode 55: The Greatest Commandment Is...

    In this episode Monsignor Winslow and Father Kauth engage in a deep conversation about the Ten Commandments, exploring their essence not merely as rules of obedience but as ordinances rooted in love. They reflect on how true adherence stems from a profound love for God that goes beyond mere duty. The greatest commandment indeed is to love one another. For updates about new episodes, special guests, and exclusive deals for From the Rooftop listeners, sign up at http://RooftopPodcast.com. And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at http://TANBooks.com.

  7. Apr 1

    Episode 54: Why Stories Matter - How Great Literature Opens the Soul to Grace

    Are the stories you consume drawing you closer to truth—or pulling you further away? In this episode of From the Rooftop, Monsignor Patrick Winslow and Father Matthew Couth explore the hidden spiritual power of literature—and why so many modern stories leave us feeling empty, inadequate, or even depressed. From the depth of classic novels to the superficiality of today’s entertainment culture, they examine how authentic storytelling reveals the human soul, prepares the heart for grace, and reflects the deeper realities of sin, suffering, and redemption. Why do great novels move us so profoundly? Why do shallow characters dominate modern media—and what is the cost? And how can you tell if a story is forming your soul… or deforming it? Drawing on insights from Graham Greene, the example of James Bond, and the spiritual wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola, this conversation offers a powerful framework for discerning the stories in your life. 👉 If you've ever walked away from a movie or book feeling strangely empty… this episode will explain why. For updates about new episodes, special guests, and exclusive deals for From the Rooftop listeners, sign up at RooftopPodcast.com. And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at TANBooks.com.

  8. Mar 10

    Episode 53: How to Grow to Deeper Humility

    What do we need to gain eternal life? Humility. In this lenten episode, Monsignor Patrick Winslow and Father Matthew Kauth discuss the journey into deeper humility and coming to the truths about ourselves. For updates about new episodes, special guests, and exclusive deals for From the Rooftop listeners, sign up at http://RooftopPodcast.com. And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at http://TANBooks.com.

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From the Rooftop is a podcast brought to you by TAN Books, in which Msgr. Patrick Winslow and Fr. Matthew Kauth invite you to join their conversation out in the open air, looking out at the world around us from the rooftop of the Church. Together with right reason, clear thinking, and the light of faith, we can better understand the world we live in and all the ways in which we encounter it. Each episode discusses topics ranging from the joy found in acts such as true devotion, the proper celebration of liturgical seasons, and aging gracefully to the compassion and charity necessary to manage ourselves in a fallen world with difficult personality types, progressive ideologies, extreme narcissism, and more. For updates about new episodes, special guests, and exclusive deals for From the Rooftop listeners, sign up at RooftopPodcast.com. And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at TANBooks.com.

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