Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Ben Akers, Associate Professor of Theology and Executive Director of FORMED, answer your questions on this week's episode of the Augustine Institute Show!

Why is Mary so important to Catholics, and why have so many people been devoted to her over the centuries? Tim Gray welcomes Dr. Brant Pitre to discuss what the Old and New Testaments, the life of Christ, and the early Church fathers reveal about the life and identity of Mary.

Dr. Gray and welcomes author Sarah Christmyer to discuss the women God called to bring his chosen people into the world - ordinary women who struggled with emptiness, oppression, infertility, and loss, yet who found strength and hope in God.

Join us as we delve into the transformative power of authentic Catholic education in this enlightening podcast episode. Hosted by a passionate advocate for classical education, Rosemary Vander Wheel, principal of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, and special guest Don, an esteemed Catholic educator, embark on a compelling discussion on the importance of holistic formation in Catholic schools. From the revitalization of failing institutions to the integration of classical pedagogy and the vital role of parents as primary educators, this episode offers invaluable insights into nurturing young minds and spirits in today's challenging cultural landscape. Tune in to discover the keys to creating flourishing Catholic educational environments that foster intellectual, spiritual, and human growth.

Is God's existence compatible with science? How does the Catholic Church support scientific research? Dr. Tim Gray welcomes Dr. Karin Öberg, Professor of Astronomy at Harvard University, on the Augustine Institute Show to discuss faith and science.

Dr. Tim Gray welcomes Father Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V., to discuss discernment and prayer. Through the spiritual exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Father Gallagher describes how Christians can hear the voice of God.

Join Dr. Tim Gray’s guest Dr. Mike Scherschligt to discuss spiritual friendship.

Dr. Gray and Cardinal Pell sit down to discuss the cardinal’s time in prison, the journal he kept throughout, and the meaning of redemptive suffering. The cardinal’s incredible journey is an inspiration to all who seek to keep the faith amidst persecution and a desire to unite all suffering to the redemptive Cross of our Lord.

Why do Catholics pray for the dead? Join Dr. Tim Gray and his guest Dr. Ben Akers on All Souls Day. Dr. Gray and Dr. Akers will discuss how we can pray for the dead, understand purgatory, and more!

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Dr. Sean Innerst, Dean of the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, joins Dr. Tim Gray on the Augustine Institute Show. Dr. Innerst and Dr. Gray will discuss Saint John Paul II's papacy and the New Evangelization in the Church.

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