Presented by Ave Maria University, Dr. Michael Dauphinais, Chair and Professor of Theology, sits down with colleagues and friends to discuss Catholic theology. Ave Maria is a Catholic University located in Southwest Florida. This Catholic podcast covers themes such as the value of a Catholic higher education, religious liberty, how to pray, the philosophies of Thomas Aquinas and more!
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The C3 Podcast addresses key issues related to ecology and theology.
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The Earthkeepers Podcast promotes global connection among ecological-minded people who believe that earth care is an integral part of spiritual life. Through conversations about topics like ecology, climate change, gardening, farming, social enterprise, theology, environmental justice, outdoor recreation, conservation and community development, we aim to inspire a movement of ordinary earthkeepers who will help heal the world.
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Welcome to Unlimited Opinions! Have you ever wanted to listen to a lawyer and his son discuss philosophy, mythology, theology, politics and more? No? Well, Mark and Adam Bishop are here to discuss it all the same! From philosophy to mythology to politics, they discuss it all with rants and tangents galore! Now in Season 9, they're breaking down Orestes Brownson's "The American Republic: Its Constitution, Tendencies, and Destinies," examining the role of providence and virtue in the American ...
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The Antioch Podcast is a weekly recorded conversation among a multiracial team of Christian antiracism educators and friends. Biblical Antiracism is the starting point for all these conversations, which inevitably includes a healthy dose of laughter, thoughtfulness, vulnerability and theology.
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Flying Free is a support resource for women of faith who need hope and healing from hidden emotional abuse, spiritual abuse, and narcissistic abuse. Because of misogynistic theology taught in controlling and spiritually abusive churches, many Christian women find themselves in destructive marriages where there is an uneven power dynamic. Male partners use their status as a husband to gain power and control over a woman’s mind, emotions, body, social life, finances, and more. When she tries t ...
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The Green Conversation is a podcast dedicated to commenting on environmental politics, theories, and activism for conservative audiences. The goal is to be a central location for conservatives to understand current environmental theology and implement conservative values for environmental justice. The natural world is one large complex organism that needs everyone on the political spectrum. It is time that conservatives have a voice in environmental activism. Check out leogenco.org for more.
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Welcome to the Theology on Tap Chattanooga podcast. In each episode, we feature a lecture given by a different writer, scholar, or public intellectual. Each of these talks explores the intersection between theology and culture and how theology can help better guide us towards the common good of society. These talks are given live at our monthly Theology on Tap events at The Camp House in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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The mission of the Mount Angel Institute is to share the rich ways of Mount Angel Abbey’s Benedictine monastic life with Church and World. In this podcast, we share talks from monks, faculty, and guest speakers at Mount Angel that generally focus on the rich ways of prayer, community life, deep reading or lectio divina, life centered on the Eucharist, Benedictine hospitality, arts and culture, and caring for the land and environment. Mount Angel Abbey (Saint Benedict, Oregon) is a community ...
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HER Ecofeminist Theology (HERET.ica) reinterprets traditional Christian theology through a feminist theological lens and fuses with other traditions like goddess-worship, ecofeminsim, ”heretic” Gnostic texts, matriarchy and beyond. The aim is to heal patriarchal-based religious cognitive dissonance and reaffirm woman as created in the image of God (HER). To do so I use evidence-based research, academic scientific papers and books.
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“Youth in Climate Action” is a podcast that amplifies the diverse voices of university students and young adults passionately advocating for a more sustainable future rooted in Christian faith. Join us as we explore faith and creation care and delve into inspiring stories, innovative initiatives, and actionable insights from dedicated young leaders who offer a beacon of hope amidst a languishing world.
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Hi this is Bishop Julius C Trimble. I have a mission “to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential” - in short, to be encouraged. I get encouraged when I hear stories of good news. It could be a gospel story like Jesus encouraging Zacchaeus about going to his house or one of our United Methodist Churches serving the needs of the homeless in their community or even the laughter of my own granddaughter. I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an en ...
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AllCreation.org: Faith • Spirit • Biodiversity • Connections
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Behold, the Lion explores what it means to have a relationship with Jesus in a university environment, with the mission of spreading the message of Christianity to the curious and equipping Christian listeners with a better understanding of how to live the Christian life in a secular world. We discuss questions of theology, art, literature, and practical living as people of faith in the 21st century. This semester, our new host, Ardaschir Arguelles, is joined by guests from various Christian ...
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If you don’t feel at home in either pro-life or pro-choice, explore new, nonpolitical ways to think about abortion. Instead of asking, “Should abortion be legal?” let’s ask, “How do we make this a human issue?” I invite trusted faith leaders to join me in discussing how Jesus put people first and how we can, too. Join us and discover how to look at the issue through a lens of empathy and avoid political rhetoric.
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JBI Dialogues is presented by the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry as a multidisciplinary space to connect academic, professional, and community voices in conversations about ethical, legal and social issues arising in health care, the health professions and the biological sciences. JBI Dialogues involves our contributors, readers, and the editorial team, extending the work of the journal with exchanges of ideas about its published research and emerging issues and practices in bioethics. The JB ...
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At Christ Church, we've been privileged to have some amazing conversations with Christian mental health professionals, talking about mental and emotional health, how it intersects with our faith, and why it's important in our lives. Even though mental health is an aspect of our overall health, mental health and mental wellness have not always historically been talked about healthily and constructively in a church environment. Sadly, some people have been hurt by these damaging and unhelpful ...
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tre Ministries is committed to creating a purposeful space intended to unlock the potential of our youth and young adults spiritually, physically, socially and academically. tre Ministries provides a positive and affirming environment for youth and young adults of all backgrounds and a community with the goal of strengthening their faith and integrating them into the church. By cultivating their relationship with the Lord and supporting their gifts and talents in His service, tre will offer ...
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Welcome to “Pilot Voices,” a production of the Academy of Our Lady of Peace. Founded and rooted in the Gospel values of the Catholic church and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace empowers young women in an innovative learning environment that honors the individual while fostering community, and develops faith-filled leaders dedicated to the “love of God and the dear neighbor without distinction.” The Architects of Change club at the Acade ...
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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has $500 billion dollars available to help the country transition to a cleaner economy. John Morrison, leader of NC Clean Future, wants to help your faith community access these funds. In this podcast John tells us how this can be done. You can contact John Morrison at jmorrison23@catawba.edu Learn more about C3 …
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Books are like buses. When you open up a book, it will take you to a new place. It will take you on a new adventure. Sometimes the book will take you on a journey of the imagination to a new country or a science fiction place. Sometimes the book will take you on a path of learning you've never explored before, and that path will lead you down other…
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In this episode, we finally end our discussion of Orestes Brownson's description of where authority comes from! We talk about why the spiritual authority does not grant temporal authority to kings, and how authority really has divine origins as expressed mediately through the people! We also look at how these ideas reflect our society today, and wh…
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What makes Catholic education unique and essential in today's world? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Dr. Dan Guernsey, associate professor and founding director of the Master of Education in Catholic School Leadership at Ave Maria University. They discuss the critical role of Catholic education to form the whole person—mind, body, and sp…
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We read an incredible book in our book club that is a part of Flying Higher, my program for divorced Christian women. This book healed me in ways I didn’t expect, and I think the women in our book club would say the same. Our discussion on this book was so powerful that I just had to let you all listen to a portion of it, so that is what today’s ep…
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Is sovereignty really held by the people themselves, acting as the voice of God? Or is government just a natural evolutionary development? Or does God supernaturally give certain people the divine right to rule? Orestes Brownson says no to all three! Hear our thoughts on his refutations of these theories, as well as some lengthy rants in this episo…
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How can athletes and coaches navigate the challenges of pride, greed, envy, and other vices within the context of sports? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Joe Patterson, Vice President and Director of Athletics at Ave Maria University. They discuss how the seven deadly sins manifest in the world of athletics, as well as explore how virt…
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This is a different sort of episode from our normal format. Basically, it is a small book review followed by a conversation between that book’s author and Christine Sine. The book is called The God of Wild Places, by a chap named Tony Jones. It is a deeply honest account of the author's life, filled with stories of failure, self-doubt, and redempti…
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How do you say goodbye? August tends to be a time of goodbye for many students who are going to university for the first time and saying goodbye to family and friends they have known their entire lives, but it is not the only time in life where people cope with what it means to … Continue reading Episode 298: Antiracism in the Movies – “The Farewel…
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“Do I have C-PTSD? Surely not—it’s not like I was a prisoner of war or something.” If you’re a victim of emotional abuse, you very well could have C-PTSD. In today’s episode, I want to introduce you to C-PTSD, how emotional and spiritual abuse can cause C-PTSD, what the symptoms are, and some practical ways that you can move forward and heal if you…
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How can modern Catholics utilize meditation to deepen their faith and improve mental wellness and clarity? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais hosts Dr. Matthew McWhorter, Professor of Theology at Divine Mercy University, for a discussion on the integration of meditation within Catholic practice. An alumnus of Ave Maria University’s Ph.D. program in theo…
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How to navigate political divisiveness around abortion: hope, encouragement, and answers with Angela Weszely, CEO of ProGrace
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Things are heating up politically and socially as the United States prepares for a presidential election, and abortion is on everyone’s minds and ballots. You may be feeling overwhelmed, worn out, or stuck. What is Jesus asking us to do when it comes to abortion, and how should we, as Christians, behave during the politically divisive season we are…
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What is it like to be the leader of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with 15,000 employees and a budget of $8.1 billion? Stan Meiburg tells about his "calling" to serve the common good in his 39 year career at the EPA. Currently he serves as the Executive Director of the Andrew Sabin Center for Environment and Sustainability at Wake Fores…
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Fantasy and science-fiction movies are places where we can imagine worlds and people that we wish existed. When we lose ourselves in these kinds of stories, we suspend judgement for a moment and feel the emotions of what living in this imagined possibility would be like. Probably no better example exists than the 2018 movie … Continue reading Episo…
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I’ve been busy doing all the things recently, so I wanted to give you all the inside scoop on what I’ve been up to. This includes going to an intense Personality Hacker conference, running a twelve-week coaching intensive, and helping women in the private forum (which is a part of the Flying Free program - we’d love to have you join us!) with some …
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In this episode, we examine all of the reasons why Orestes Brownson believes that social compact theory is not a good explanation for the origin of government! By the end of this episode, we're pretty convinced that he's right! We break down the issues with the theory, including the nature of man, eminent domain, and the logical conclusions of the …
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How does reading the Bible through the lens of Catholic theology enrich our faith and comprehension of scripture? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais welcomes back Dr. John Bergsma, a professor of Catholic theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, to explore the profound connections between the Davidic Kingdom of the Old Testament and the Cath…
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Episode 117 To Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble Legacy of Encouragement: Bishop Julius C. Trimble's Mission Continues Transition and Transformation: Bishop Julius C. Trimble on Encouragement and New Beginnings In this heartfelt episode of the "To Be Encouraged" podcast, Rev. Dr. Brad Miller engages in a deep and insightful conversation w…
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Leah Kostamo, a counselor and spiritual director, discusses the ways in which her helping practices integrate and collaborate with nature. She emphasizes the shared meaning of caring for creation as a way of joining in God’s work and finding hope thereby. In her musings about self-care and creation care, she emphasizes the ways that nature can heal…
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Transition and Transformation: Bishop Trimble's New Role as General Secretary of Board of Church and Society in the UMC
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Bishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church. Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with…
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King Richard is the story of Richard Williams, father of tennis phenoms Venus and Serina Williams and his journey to help his daughters achieve tennis stardom. Set in the 1980s and 1990s, this movie is a clear-eyed view of the corrosive forces of American racism set against the protective factors of dignity and family. Haven’t … Continue reading Ep…
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Reflections on Retirement: Encouraging Words from Bishop Julius Trimble on Faith, Love, and Service
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Bishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church. Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with…
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Have you ever dealt with a Bible counselor who just doesn’t get it? Or maybe an elder from your church? Or have you ever been excommunicated from your church? Sister, I’ve been through all of the above, and I write about bits and pieces of it in my newest book, All the Scary Little Gods. In today’s episode, I’m going to read three chapters from my …
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In this episode, we break down how Orestes Brownson views the authority of the state as coming from proprietorship of territory, rather than from the private rights of individuals. We also discuss what makes a society barbaric, how a republic should promote the common good, and why we need to bring back manifest destiny! Follow us on Twitter! https…
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In March 2024, Dr. Maryanne Wolf gave a talk at Mount Angel Abbey on "Reading in a Digital Culture: The Beauty and the Challenges to Empathy, Critical Analysis, and Contemplation." Focusing on research in neuroscience and education, Dr. Wolf looked at the effects of digital mediums on the development and the sustaining of deep reading processes, pa…
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How can contemporary Christians trust the authenticity and historical accuracy of the Gospels? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Matthew Ramage, professor of theology at Benedictine College, to explore the reliability of the Gospel narratives. Dr. Ramage discusses the interplay between historical facts and theological interpretation,…
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The movie-turned musical “Hairspray” tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a full-figured teenager who dreams of dancing on the “The Corny Collins Show” – a locally-produced television show in Baltimore in 1962. Tracy experiences discrimination for her weight, until she learns dance moves from African-American dancers who perform on the shows limited …
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Bishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church. Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with…
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This is the third of a four podcast series on Creation Care by C3 Founder Don Gordon. This third podcast presents the scientific models and data that are the root of the ecological crises we face in the 21st century. We've heard the biblical foundations and natural theological foundations of Creation Care. Now, we get to hear what the scientists fr…
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Have you ever felt guilty about taking care of yourself? “I don’t deserve to be taken care of, plus I have too many other responsibilities, how am I supposed to make time to take care of ME?!” Let me help dismantle this belief and show you that you do deserve some self-care, and, in fact, need it. I also received an interesting question in the Flyi…
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Is loyalty one of the highest virtues? Is politics really founded on communion with God? Are libertarians really about liberty, or just licentiousness? Orestes Brownson has the answers to all these questions and more in his description of the nature of government! We discuss his description, beginning with the three ways man communes with God (reli…
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How can Catholics embrace environmental stewardship within the framework of their faith? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Samuel Shephard, a noted Catholic ecologist and professor of biology at Ave Maria University, to discuss the principles of stewardship. Throughout their conversation, they explore the Catholic Church's perspectiv…
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110. Spiritual Practices for Creation Care: Becoming People of Restoration, with Liuan Huska
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In this episode Forrest talks with Liuan Huska, about her work with what she calls “liturgies of restoration”. Commissioned by the Au Sable Institute, Liuan has developed a workbook, which is now the basis of a course—one that helps people to explore how habits of thought and action shape our character, and inform the larger stories we tell ourselv…
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Extracts from the episode: When it comes to the ‘blend’ of Christianity and Goddessianism it is known as Christo-pagan: which stresses the importance of the individual effort to gain spiritual knowledge and realise the Divine within existence. Some experience them side-by-side, attending church on Sunday and engaging in Goddess-related activities p…
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A new season, with a more optimistic topic! For this season, we'll be reading Orestes Brownson's 1865 work The American Republic: Its Constitution, Tendencies, and Destinies. In this book, Brownson, a former socialist and Catholic convert, discusses what the nature of America really is and what it should be, as guided by providence and the truth. B…
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Antiracism is nothing without stories, and some of the most powerful stories are told through movies. In the short span of 90 minutes or more, movies can take us on a journey through our imaginations to think about ideas and feel things that we don’t experience in our everyday lives. In this series, our team … Continue reading Episode 294: Antiraci…
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One of our listeners submitted a heavy question asking about how long she has to let the abuse continue. The snagging point? She had an affair. So, what does one do if they have an affair while in an emotionally abusive relationship? Does that mean they now deserve to be in an abusive marriage until they die? What are their options, and how can we …
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How does artificial intelligence (AI) relate to Catholic teachings and human understanding? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Dr. Saverio Perugini, professor of computer science at Ave Maria University, to discuss the relationship between AI, computing, and the Catholic faith. They explore the ethical, philosophical, and technological impl…
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Bishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church. Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with…
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The Goddess Movement, also known as the Divine Feminine, arose in the twentieth century through the interweaving of the women’s liberation movement with female-centred spirituality. Pioneers like Z. Budapest and Starhawk played a crucial role in shaping the Goddess Movement by merging Wiccan principles with feminist ideology. A study explored the h…
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Disenchanted by biblical religion women that led the first wave of feminism, namely, Margaret Fuller, had a more individualistic approach to religion, which challenged tradition and included both genders and all races of human beings as equal. But, it was also connected to occult practices! References: Cobb, C. (2024). Enslaved Women, Women Enslave…
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In this first episode I introduce myself, outline the journey behind what inspired the podcast and who it is for! I hope you enjoy the first episode. Some sources of content inspiration: 1. Circle of Stones: Woman's Journey to Herself, by Judith Derek. 2. Eating in the Life of the Moon, by Anita Johnston PH.D #ecofeminsim…
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In this episode I explore the four waves of feminism and how through those feminist theology and subsequently eco-feminist theology came about and its significance for women's equality and ecology. I end with a few themes feminist theologians are challenging. See which ones you can related with. References: Inspired introduction: Duerk, J. (1989) C…
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