Catholic Exchange

Catholic Exchange
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Catholic Exchange

The podcast for Catholic Exchange, your daily source for spiritual encouragement and information. Our goal is to help make saints in our time. Join editor Kristen Van Uden and several CE authors discussing articles and the latest topics.

  1. 06/16/2023

    Adeodatus | The Renewal of Catholic Education feat. Dr. Alex Lessard

    Dr. Alex Lessard joins the podcast to discuss the organization Adeodatus, "an educational nonprofit organized to support the ongoing renewal of Catholic liberal education through conferences, community-building, publication, consulting, and due diligence."Dr. Lessard touches upon:The importance of the liberal arts and the role of the Church in educationThe whole-person approach to education vs. the utilitarian modern modelThe true purpose of learning: the ascent to wisdom and knowledge of God...

    30 min

  2. 05/19/2023

    The Vocation of Consecrated Virginity | feat. Mary Beth Bracy

    Catholic Exchange contributor Mary Beth Bracy resolved on Divine Mercy Sunday to be "married to Jesus Christ immortal." She joins the podcast to share about her vocation as a Consecrated Virgin in the world. Mary Beth sheds light on:Saints who were consecrated virgins and the role of this vocation in the early ChurchHer resolutions, daily responsibilities, and prayer routineThe community aspect of consecrated virginity, and role in parish lifeMaintaining her perpetual Eucharistic a...

    20 min

  3. 05/12/2023

    Modern Miracles at Lourdes | feat. Marlene Watkins

    Author Marlene Watkins joins the podcast to discuss her recent book Everyday Miracles of Lourdes: Twenty Extraordinary Experiences Along the Way to the Grotto.Marlene covers:The ministry and mission of the Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American VolunteersHow Marlene's life was forever changed by her first trip to LourdesThe 70 approved, documented miracles of Lourdes, plus the 7800+ testimonies of healingsHow Our Lady of Lourdes continues to provide medical healings to this day,...

    33 min

  4. 04/28/2023

    The Real Marie Antoinette | feat. Elena Maria Vidal

    Catholic historian and writer Elena Maria Vidal sets the record straight on the oft-maligned Catholic Queen of France and martyr of the Revolution. While candidly acknowledging the queen's faults, Elena's work paints a portrait of Marie Antoinette in all her complexity.Drawing from her years of research, Elena discusses:Popular misconceptions about the queen, then and nowThe origin of the "let them eat cake" rumorWhat modern TV series and movies get wrongMarie Antoinette's strong Catholic fai...

    47 min

  5. 04/21/2023

    The Poetic Language of the Mass | feat. Fr. Michael Rennier

    Fr. Michael Rennier joins the podcast to discuss his new book The Forgotten Language: How Recovering the Poetics of the Mass Will Change Our Lives.Father Michael discusses:His conversion story: from Pentecostal student, to Episcopal priest, to Catholic priestHow the transcendence and wonder of the Mass played a role in his conversionCombatting pride and surrendering to God's willWhy beauty challenges us, as opposed to sentimental gratificationHow beauty, as an "encounter with eternity," commu...

    31 min

  6. 04/14/2023

    Be Healed | feat. Bob Schuchts

    Catholic therapist and author Bob Schuchts joins the podcast to discuss the latest edition of his classic book Be Healed: A Guide to Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus in Your Life.Bob addresses:Emotional pain and the Seven Deadly Sins Lessons from decades as a therapist and the work of the John Paul II Healing CenterForgiveness and healing within the familyJesus as the Physician of Souls and the saints as our guidesSupport the show

    21 min

  7. 03/24/2023

    War on Virtue | feat. Bill Donohue

    Longtime culture-warrior and conservative author Bill Donohue joins the podcast to discuss his new book War on Virtue: How the Ruling Class Is Killing the American Dream.Bill shares his opinions on:The "vital virtues" that are prerequisites to successWhy Hollywood's depravity is a coordinated effort to corrupt hearts and mindsWokeism as a replacement religionHow average American Catholics can protect themselves and their children in the culture warSupport the show

    22 min

  8. 03/17/2023

    The Habsburg Way | feat. Eduard Habsburg

    In this episode, Kristen speaks with Archduke Eduard Habsburg, Hungarian Ambassador to the Holy See, about his forthcoming book The Habsburg Way.Eduard outlines seven rules for a holy and happy life, including:Get Married (and have lots of children)Be Catholic (and practice your faith)Believe in the Empire (and subsidiarity)Die Well (and have a memorable funeral!)We discuss several noteworthy figures from his ancestry, and how each of these principles guided both their public and private live...

    31 min
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The podcast for Catholic Exchange, your daily source for spiritual encouragement and information. Our goal is to help make saints in our time. Join editor Kristen Van Uden and several CE authors discussing articles and the latest topics.

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  • Creator
    Catholic Exchange
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2023
  • Episodes
    158
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2023 Catholic Exchange
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