Best Augustine Institute Podcasts (2025)

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Lenten Daily Reflections — First Sunday of Lent — March 9, 2025 5:24

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Action Item: Ask yourself in what ways you put God to the test. Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org. Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of t…

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Lenten Daily Reflections — March 8, 2025 4:17

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Action Item: Remove any negativity about others from your speech. Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org. Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of…

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Evil and Vice in Entertainment | Dr. John Haldane 51:00

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Dr. John Haldane examines the themes of evil and vice as portrayed in film and entertainment, utilizing philosophical concepts and specific examples like The Exorcist and Apocalypse Now, to analyze the ethical dimensions of these representations. This lecture was given on November 28th, 2024, at University of Edinburgh. For more information on upco…

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Lenten Daily Reflections — March 7, 2025 5:02

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Action Item: Fast for the sake of others and for the sake of the Bridegroom. Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org. Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming …

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The Siege of Imphal, 1944. Japanese Army Left to Rot. British and Indian Refusal to Surrender Alters History. 25:57

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The road to India was within the Japanese Imperial Army's grasp, but at Imphal and Kohima, the Japanese advance was not just halted, it was broken. Their columns had fought, bled, and died to reach the gates of British India, but when the final shots were fired, they had nothing left. Their supply lines had collapsed. Their men were starving. Their…

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The Christian Tradition on the Virtue of Prudence | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. 38:42

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Fr. Gregory Pine explores the virtue of prudence as practical wisdom, emphasizing its role in navigating human limitations, ordering practical life, and integrating intellect and appetite to achieve human flourishing. This lecture was given on March 12th, 2024, at Stanford University. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticin…

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Lenten Daily Reflections — March 6, 2025 6:40

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Action Item: Reflect in prayer on the need to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow God’s call for you. Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org. Help support this podcast and t…

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Luminous Mysteries: Proclamation of the Kingdom 18:17

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Do you desire to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. James Prothro as they walk through these biblical mysteries and seek to grow in love for Christ through them. This episode on the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God is the third episode of a five-part series on the Luminous M…

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The Siege of Grozny, 1994-95. Total Russian Military Command Failure. Grozny's Apocalyptic Destruction Breeds Insurgency. 16:28

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Russia’s failure to impose enduring control over Chechnya exposed a fundamental erosion of its military strength and the brittle resolve of its leadership. What should have been a swift and decisive campaign instead unraveled into a prolonged disaster, revealing an army plagued by disorganization, low morale, and tactical ineptitude. The war laid b…

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Disease and the Problem of Evil | Prof. Stephen C. Meredith 1:00:14

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Professor Stephen Meredith explores the problem of evil, particularly in the context of disease, examining philosophical and theological perspectives, including those of Aquinas, Leibniz, and Voltaire, while also considering biological factors like genetics and evolution. This lecture was given on November 7th, 2024, at Indiana University. For more…

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Lenten Daily Reflections — Ash Wednesday — March 5, 2025 7:27

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Action Item: Make the Father the sole audience for all your actions. Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org. Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member…

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Episode 241 - The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 9 of 11 - Jesus is crucified and suffers on the Cross – Mt 27:35-44 10:03

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Jesus is crucified and suffers on the Cross. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Gift of Wisdom from the Holy Spirit so he can imitate Jesus Christ from the Cross and forgive others and by building the Virtue of Sacrifice so he can heroically sacrifice himself to build Christ's Holy Catholic Church.…

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Episode 238 - The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 6 of 11 - Jesus is crowned with thorns and mocked by Roman soldiers - Jn 19:2-3; Mt 27:27-30; Mk 15:16-19 10:24

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Jesus is crowned with thorns and mocked by Roman soldiers. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by pursuing the Virtue of Justice so he can always refuse to cooperate with evil and by building the Virtue of Courage by meditating upon the the Crowning with Thorns of Jesus Christ. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to grow further in holiness and happine…

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Episode 240 - The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 8 of 11 - Jesus carries His Cross to the place of The Skull - Lk 23:26-33 10:39

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Jesus carries His Cross to the place of The Skull. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Sacrifice so he can embrace self-sacrifice and follow Jesus Christ and by pursuing the Virtue of Patience so he can endure the sorrows of his own personal cross. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to grow further in holiness and happiness. …

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Episode 242 - The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 10 of 11 - Jesus dies on the Cross - Mt 27:45-56 11:04

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Jesus dies on the Cross. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Gratitude so he can give Jesus thanks that He personally died to save him and by pursuing the Virtue of Piety so he can more fully receive the fruits of Holy Communion. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to grow further in holiness and happiness. See the special ser…

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Episode 243 - The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 11 of 11 - The dead body of Jesus is taken down from the Cross and placed in the Holy Sepulcher - Jn 19:31-42; Mt 27:61-66 11:45

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The dead body of Jesus is taken down from the Cross and placed in the Holy Sepulcher. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Virtue of Hope so he can always trust Jesus to raise his body from decay and death and by building the Virtue of Charity so he can help many to receive life in Christ through the Sacrament of Baptism. Go to E…

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Episode 239 - The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 7 of 11- Jesus is condemned to death after the Jewish mob calls for His crucifixion - Jn 19:4-16; Mt 27:24-26 11:28

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Jesus is condemned to death after the Jewish mob calls for His crucifixion. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Fruit of Generosity from the Holy Spirit so he can frequently remember to have sorrow that his own sins contributed to Christ's Crucifixion and be moved to pray for all sinners and by building the Virtue of Diligence s…

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Episode 237 - POST - The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 5 of 11 - Jesus is rejected by the Jewish mob and is scourged - Sunday March 24, 2024 – Mt 27:15-21; Jn 18:39-19:3 10:49

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Jesus is rejected by the Jewish mob and is scourged. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Gift of Counsel from the Holy Spirit so he can make holy choices, especially when faced with difficult decisions, and by pursuing the Virtue of Self-control so he can remember and meditate upon the Scourging of Jesus and grow in Chastity. Go…

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Episode 236 - The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 4 of 11 - Jesus is interrogated by Pilate and Herod - Jn 18:28-38, Lk 23:6-12 11:35

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Jesus is interrogated by Pilate and Herod. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Gift of Knowledge from the Holy Spirit so he can be guided by God when he is confronted by prideful men and by building the Virtue of Fortitude so he can imitate Christ when facing and enduring persecution. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to grow further i…

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Episode 235 - The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 3 of 11- Jesus's prophecy of St. Peter's three denials come true - Mt 26:69-75 9:39

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Jesus' prophecy of St. Peter's three denials come true. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Prudence so he only makes promises he is able and willing to keep and by cultivating the Virtue of Truth so he can always avoid making false oaths of any kind. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to grow further in holiness and happines…

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Episode 234 - The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 2 of 11 - Jesus is condemned to death by the Jewish leadership - Mt 26:57-68, 27:1-10 11:45

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Jesus is condemned to death by the Jewish leadership. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Kindness so he can bear love instead of false witness and by seeking the Virtue of Hope so he can never fail to place his hope in God and reject suicide. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to grow further in holiness and happiness. See t…

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Episode 233 - The Passion of Jesus Christ Bible Study - Part 1 of 11 - Jesus undergoes the Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane - Jn 18:1-12 10:46

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Jesus undergoes the Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Gift of Knowledge from the Holy Spirit so he can always have deep contrition for his sins and by building the Virtue of Obedience so he can strive to conform his will to the Will of God. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to grow further in holine…

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Put Away Falsehood | Prof. Adam Eitel 25:25

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Professor Adam Eitel explores Thomas Aquinas's treatment of truthfulness and falsehood, discussing different types of lies, their motivations, and how they relate to charity and friendship with God, as well as forms of deception beyond speech, like hypocrisy and irony. This lecture was given on June 22nd, 2023, at Stonyhurst College. For more infor…

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Daily Reflections — March 4, 2025 5:43

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Action Item: Reflect in prayer on how you cannot outdo God in generosity. Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org. Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a m…

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Marriage, the Rosary, and Lent with Refuge Rosaries 38:40

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Send us a text In today's episode, we interview some of our favorite people about their leap into starting Refuge Rosaries! Jess and Robby Nayden discuss trusting Mary, learning from the Rosary, and the difference it can make in a married couples prayer life. Let’s jump in! SPECIAL OFFER FOR LISTENERS: use code TBF25 at check out for a 25% discount…

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Heroic Marriages - Chris Stefanick 24:35

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Chris Stefanick joins me in our Heroic Marriages series. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Sm…

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The Siege of Baghdad, 1258. Islam Nearly Wiped from the Earth. Mongol Expansion. Wholesale Slaughter. 23:37

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When the Mongols tore through Baghdad, they did not merely sack a city for its plunder or to claim power, this time they dismantled a civilization. The once-great capital of the Islamic world, a center of power, knowledge, and commerce for half a millennium, was left a husk of its former self. Its libraries, once holding the accumulated wisdom of c…

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Capital Sins - 03/03/2025 24:53

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Fr. PJ McManus and Fr. Fabian MoncadaIowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith- The Uncommon Go…

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God and Suffering: How Could God Allow Evil? | Rev. Thomas Petri O.P. 43:11

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Fr. Thomas Petri explicates St. Thomas Aquinas's understanding of God as ipsum esse subsistens (being itself), the source of all existence and goodness, and that evil is not a thing but an absence or deficiency of good within God's ultimate plan. This lecture was given on January 17th, 2025, at University of Michigan. For more information on upcomi…

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Daily Reflections — March 3, 2025 5:56

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Action Item: Reflect in prayer on God's invitation to mercy and following him totally. Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org. Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by…

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Episode 244 - Jesus battles and conquers Satan in the Temptation - Sunday March 9, 2025 - Lk 4:1-13 10:20

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Jesus battles and conquers Satan in the Temptation. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Temperance so he can conquer media “gluttony” and avoid the many near occasions of sin and by growing in the Virtue of Studiousness so he can replace idle and destructive curiosity with the useful study of the Bible. Go to EveryCat…

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Episode 233 - Ash Wednesday - Jesus commands men to give alms to the poor, to pray and to fast - March 5, 2025 - Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 8:47

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Jesus commands men to give alms to the poor, to pray and to fast. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Sacrifice so he can make a challenging Lenten vow and by growing in the Virtue of Fortitude so he can have the strength to fulfill his Lenten vow.By Every Catholic Man

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Daily Reflections — March 2, 2025 6:41

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Action Item: Reflect in prayer on your speech, and how it reveals the state of your heart. Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org. Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institut…

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Bo and Budd Supercuts! - 03/01/2025 51:05

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Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr- F…

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Daily Reflections — March 1, 2025 4:23

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Action Item: Resolve to have a heart like a child and to see everything as a gift. Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org. Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by bec…

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The Benedict Option: What Is It and Would Aquinas Advise Us to Embrace It? | Prof. Michael Krom 41:33

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Professor Michael Krom evaluates the modern "Benedict Option" as a proposed Christian response to cultural decline, contrasting it with Saint Benedict’s historical withdrawal from Rome and analyzing its merits through Thomistic ethical frameworks governing obedience to authority and resistance to unjust laws. This lecture was given on November 8th,…

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Daily Reflections — February 28, 2025 4:40

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Action Item: Reflect in prayer on the call to friendship in marriage. Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org. Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a membe…

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The Siege of Magdeburg, 1631. Wholesale Savagery. Slaughter of Faiths. 27:22

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The annihilation of Magdeburg was more than a military defeat... it was a warning, one that sent shockwaves through the Protestant states of northern Germany. Those who had hesitated, those who had wavered in their allegiance, now saw the cost of inaction. The city's fall was not a mere state loss; it was an execution, carried out with fire and ste…

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The Right Answers of Ethics | Fr. Bonaventure Chapman, O.P. 50:34

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Fr. Bonaventure Chapman presents a philosophical exploration of ethics, drawing on Anscombe, Aristotle, and Aquinas to argue for moral absolutes grounded in human action itself, rather than solely relying on divine law. This lecture was given on October 5th, 2024, at Dominican House of Studies. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at t…

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Luminous Mysteries: The Wedding at Cana 18:24

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Do you desire to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. John Sehorn as they walk through these biblical mysteries and seek to grow in love for Christ through them. This episode on the Wedding at Cana is the second episode of a five-part series on the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosa…

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Daily Reflections — February 27, 2025 4:52

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Action Item: Petition God in his mercy to keep you from sin and preserve you for Heaven. Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org. Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institute …

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The Siege of St. Augustine, FL. 1702. Spanish Fort Unconquered. Delays British American Dominance. 21:36

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Spain’s victory did more than just hold the line, it secured Florida as a critical bastion, shielding its Atlantic trade routes and standing as a barrier against the rising power of the American colonies. For decades to come, it would remain a Spanish stronghold, a thorn in the ambitions of an expanding America, a reminder that the old empire was n…

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On Church Councils with Todd Rester 55:45

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What are the roles of church councils in the overall faith and life of God’s people? Is there more to say than simply to note their importance for the history of theology? Are they infallible or fallible, antiquated or still viable options for resolving disagreements in the church? To discuss these questions and more, Dr. Mark A. Garcia is joined b…

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Going for Glory: Seeking Honor Rightly | Fr. Dominic Verner, O.P. 36:14

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Fr. Dominic Verner explores Aquinas' definition of honor as reverence exhibited in testimony to someone's excellence, explaining its importance for personal virtue, self-knowledge, friendship, and fostering a community that values true goodness. This lecture was given on March 9th, 2024, at Our Lady of Corpus Christi Retreat Center. For more inform…

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Daily Reflections — February 26, 2025 4:45

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Action Item: Reflect in prayer on your own desire in pursuing wisdom and understanding God's word. Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org. Help support this podcast and the Augustine …

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Special Announcement -ECM 11-Part Series on the Passion of the Christ for Lent 3:06

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Hello and welcome to the EveryCatholicMan.com Bible Study Podcast! This is a special announcement about the 2025 11-Part EveryCatholicMan.com Series on the Passion of the Christ. Lent—meaning “long days”—is an ancient 40-day liturgical pilgrimage that begins on Ash Wednesday when ashes remind us of our unavoidable death. It prepares us for Easter a…

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The Wrong Questions of Modern Action Theory | Fr. Bonaventure Chapman, O.P. 33:28

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Fr. Bonaventure Chapman analyzes the flaws in modern action theory, using Wittgenstein and Anscombe to argue against seeking intention in either physical or psychological states, and advocating instead for examining the description of intentional actions. This lecture was given on October 5th, 2024, at Dominican House of Studies. For more informati…

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The Siege of Kut-Al-Amara, WWI. Longest Unrelieved Siege in British History. Iraq Formed. British Government Toppled. 21:18

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Kut was the longest unrelieved siege ever suffered by a British force, and its fall sent shockwaves through the empire. It wasn't just a battlefield defeat, it was a total unraveling. The loss shattered illusions of invincibility, exposed the failures of British command, and forced a reckoning that reshaped military strategy and political leadershi…

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Daily Reflections — February 25, 2025 4:45

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Action Item: Put your faith and hope in God, despite any trials. Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. You can listen to this series and other great Catholic content at Formed.org. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.org. Help support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of …

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The Couple-Prenuer Life with Saints Alive! 40:29

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Send us a text In today’s episode, we catch up with our friends from Saints Alive! Melissa and Alex Dee. We have a great talking about the leap of faith necessary to be couple-preneurs, and the latest Lent challenge from Saints Alive and Hallow! Waitlist to sign up for The Little Way 30 day free trial of Hallow Saints Alive website Let’s jump in! _…

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