Episodios

  • The Trinitarian Theology of John the Apostle

    The Trinitarian Theology of John the Apostle
    Feb 26 2026

    While searching for his notes, Fr. Jacob quizzes Fr. John on Augustine's Trinitarian Theology, and then he leads us through the writings of St. John the Apostle, his Letters, his Gospel, and The Book of Revelation with an eye toward the Trinitarian Theology in John. As they ponder the Trinity, Fr. Jacob and Fr. John close the episode by reflecting on the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus found in the Gospel of John, chapter 17.
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    48 m
  • Fire and Ice: The Life of Sigrid Undset

    Fire and Ice: The Life of Sigrid Undset
    Feb 20 2026
    This week Fr. Sean and Fr. John welcome friend and Sigrid Undset aficionada Danielle Coon to the podcast. Our conversation covers the life of the great Norwegian convert, a survey of her greatest works, and most importantly, an attempt to delve deeply into the genius of her literary witness to the Incarnation. For more from Danielle, check out https://daniellecoon.substack.com.
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    1 h y 2 m
  • Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi

    Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi
    Feb 12 2026
    Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob discuss the different prayer postures that happen during the liturgy. Understanding prayer postures will then help us to better understand what we believe and how we live.
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    43 m
  • Authenticity and Resonance

    Authenticity and Resonance
    Feb 6 2026

    This week Fr. Jacob and Fr. John take up the question of what makes a teacher truly excellent in the classroom. Taking up the theme "Authenticity is the universal language of resonance" (from a friend Weston), they work to source it in the thought of Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas.
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    54 m
  • Given for Others

    Given for Others
    Jan 30 2026
    Fr. Sean and Fr. John talk about how to discern vocation in todays world. They discuss the importance of charisms, discernment, the councils, and more. Tune in to understand how to best discern a consecrated call.
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    44 m
  • Priests in Film

    Priests in Film
    Jan 23 2026
    Fr. Jacob and Fr. Sean discuss the representation of priests in film, especially the priests in the new film from Rian Johnson, Wake Up Dead Man. They then discuss various themes that the film wrestles with.
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    57 m
  • Pass the Torch

    Pass the Torch
    Jan 15 2026
    On the heels of the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Fr. Jacob and Fr. John discuss the symbolism of the Baptismal and Easter Candle and how we pass on faith from one generation to the next as we receive the light of Christ. They further discuss the role of anointing before public ministry and how sin mars our baptismal garment and dampens our flame, yet God is always working to restore even a smoldering wick.
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    42 m
  • The School I Seek

    The School I Seek
    Jan 8 2026
    This week Fr. Sean and Fr. John hash through the difficult challenges that face parents in selecting a high school. Distilling down the four basic motives, they hope to offer a deeper engagement of the question, one that offers salient and helpful suggestions for the cultivation of faith and the impartation of a worldview.
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    54 m