Catholic Theology Show

How can faith and science help us to properly interact with creation? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Dr. Michael Taylor, accomplished Catholic scientist and teaching fellow at Thomas More College, to discuss how Catholics can better understand and interact with Creation. They also explore themes such as the positive and negative aspects of the current environmental movement, and how respect for creation must begin at the personal level. 
 

Resources: 
• Learn more about Dr. Michael Taylor
• Thomas More College of Liberal Arts website

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Is the Catholic understanding of the Eucharist rooted in Scripture? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Dr. Michael Barber, author and professor of Sacred Scripture and theology at the Augustine Institute, to discuss how Catholic teaching on the Eucharist is essentially Scriptural. Throughout their conversation, they address themes such as the role of Church Tradition in this question and common misconceptions about the sacrament of the Eucharist. 

Resources: 

• Learn more about Dr. Michael Barber and his work
• Augustine Institute website

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Why is understanding technology and its influence so important? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais meets with Dr. Thomas Harmon, professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas and the founding director of a new MA in evangelization and culture with the Word on Fire Institute, to discuss Dr. Harmon’s unreleased book, A Demonology of the Internet, which is an exploration of how online figures’ influence of viewers can resemble demonic manipulation. 

Resources: 

• Learn more about Dr. Thomas Harmon and his position as the Scanlan Foundation professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas here
• Check out Dr. Harmon’s new MA in evangelization and culture in collaboration with the University of St. Thomas and the Word on Fire Institute here

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How can C.S. Lewis’s longest novel help us to embrace the fullness of our humanity? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by internationally acclaimed author and literary scholar, Joseph Pearce, to discuss C.S. Lewis’s “modern fairytale for grown-ups,” That Hideous Strength, a dystopian novel that reveals both the evil and the hope present in our world today. 

Resources: 

• Learn more about Professor Joseph Pearce and his work on his website

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What is the Trinitarian theology of St. Thomas Aquinas and how can it help us to better understand Christ? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Fr. Dominic Legge, Dominican priest, director of the Thomistic Institute, and associate professor at the Dominican House of Studies, to discuss Fr. Legge’s enlightening book, The Trinitarian Christology of St. Thomas Aquinas, which addresses themes such as the Trinitarian dimension of the Last Supper and of the Eucharist. 

Resources: 

• Learn more about Fr. Dominic Legge here
• Discover the incredible work of the Thomistic Institute and the Dominican House of Studies

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What is the Camino and how can it help us in our journey to holiness? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Matthew Pinto, best-selling Catholic author, pilgrimage leader, and founder of Ascension Press, the Theology of the Body Institute, and Catholic Exchange, to discuss the pilgrimage of the Camino de Santiago, the Way of St. James. They address the transformative experience of walking the Camino and the solitude, gratitude, and communion with others it facilitates. 
 

Resources: 
• Learn more about Matthew Pinto here
• Check out Matthew’s initiatives: Ascension Press, the Theology of the Body Institute, and Catholic Exchange. 

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How is a good Catholic education foundational in forming the whole human person?Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Patrick Reilly, president, CEO, and founder of The Cardinal Newman Society, which promotes and defends faithful Catholic formation, to talk about Catholic education—what it is, its potential downfalls, and its critical importance in society today. 

Resources: 

• Learn more about Patrick Reilly and his work here
• Discover the incredible mission of the Newman Guide Society

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What does it mean to be good at believing in the Eucharist? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Sr. Albert Marie Surmanski, a Dominican sister of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, and professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas, to discuss the profound gift of the Eucharist. In their conversation, they address the beauty of Eucharistic spirituality and the teaching of transubstantiation. 

Resources: 

• Learn more about Sr. Albert Marie Surmanski and her work here
• Discover the beautiful mission of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist

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Why are the teachings of the early Church Fathers still critically important today? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Rev. Andrew Hofer, Dominican priest, professor at the Dominican House of Studies, and editor of the peer-reviewed Catholic publication The Thomist. They discuss Rev. Hofer's new book, The Power of Patristic Preaching, exploring how seven Fathers navigated confusion in the early Church and how the fruits of their labor are still being reaped in our times.

Resources: 

• Learn about Rev. Andrew Hofer and his accomplishments here
• Read more about The Power of Patristic Teaching here
• Check out The Thomist

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What deeply Christian truths are hidden in J.R.R. Tolkien’s most famous work? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Joseph Pearce, internationally acclaimed author and visiting professor at Ave Maria University, to talk about finding the profound Catholic themes in J.R.R Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings while exploring issues such as divine providence, suffering, and original sin. 

Resources: 

• Learn more about Professor Joseph Pearce and his work on his website
• Read Joseph Pearce’s work on the Christian character of Frodo’s Journey

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