In this episode, Madeline chats with Chris Baglow, a theologian and professor at the University of Notre Dame and the Director of the Science and Faith Initiative at the McGrath Institute for Church Life. During the course of their conversation, they discussed how Hurricane Katrina helped get him into science and faith scholarship, his doctoral dissertation on St. Thomas Aquinas at Duquesne University, what he does at the Institute, his favorite courses that he’s taught, philosophical errors (especially materialism/scientism), Einstein and Lemaitre and intellectual humility, his favorite seminar speakers, his faith routine, what he did for Lent, aspiration vs. obligation, and much more!

During the course of their conversation, they make many references that you can further explore. They discussed his textbook Faith, Science and Reason: Theology on The Cutting Edge, episode 19 of this podcast, Wonder: The Harmony Between Faith and Science (especially episode 1), Modern Physics and Ancient Faith by Stephen Barr, a Pints with Aquinas episode about aliens and Catholicism, the video ET and Catholic Theology, The Chosen tv series (especially season 3).

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In this episode, Madeline chats with Kacyn Tucker-Ramer, a behavior analyst and Ball State instructor in applied behavior analysis. During the course of their conversation, they discussed her being a Mocal, snow days and sledding, their mutual IU connection, applied behavior analysis (ABA),  how she ended up in psychology, not having to have your whole life figured out, retreats, her North Carolina phase and how it led to her coming back to Muncie, how she met her husband, how she ended up back in Bloomington, what she does for her current job, what a behavior analyst does, getting to the roots of problems, setting a good example for your children, trust in Mary’s intercession, not being afraid to ask others who no more than you, sharing truth with charity, and much more!

Content Warning: There is a very brief mention of a sensitive topic not appropriate for children's ears towards the end of the episode. An audio warning occurs before this mention to warn people and to allow anyone the opportunity to skip ahead if necessary.

During the course of their conversation, they make many references that you can further explore. They discussed Be Healed by Dr. Bob Schuchts and episode 21 of this podcast.

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In this episode, Madeline chats with Mike Corcoran, a contract scientist for Goddard Spaceflight Center. During the course of their conversation, they discuss him growing up in NYC, studying physics at Cornell, grad school at University of Pennsylvania, working for Goddard Space Flight Center, his inspiration for becoming an astronomer, cosmology and dark energy, his career studying massive binaries in the UV and x-ray, his work with HEASARC, what a contract scientist is, stardust and the connection to Ash Wednesday, the importance of prayer, how it’s not the end of the world if prayers don’t get answered the way we want them to, it’s okay for our expectations to be overturned with God, the importance of both personal and communal prayer, the sign of peace, the importance of human connection in person, and much more!

During the course of their conversation, they make many references that you can further explore. They discussed 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke, Dune by Frank Herbert, The Expanse by James S. A. Corey, the We Are Stars dome show, St. Joseph of Cupertino prayer, and The Chosen (specifically the season 3 finale).

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In this episode, Madeline chats with Sr. Damien Marie Savino, FSE, a Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist and the Dean of Science and Sustainability at Aquinas College. During the course of their conversation, they discuss growing up in Connecticut, her love of the outdoors, her undergrad at McGill University, the importance of listening to your heart, the intersection of people and place, her master's in soil science at the University of Connecticut, finding her way back to her faith, how she found the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, an influential visit to Assisi, her community's formation process, sacrifice as a bride of Christ, the meaning of the Franciscan habit, her past work in remediation, sacramentals, science and faith as a friendship, caring for creation, a typical day in her community, an impactful backpacking trip to Norway, and much more!

During the course of their conversation, they make many references that you can further explore. They discussed an Ask Father Josh episode about discerning religious orders, episode 19 of this podcast, Pope Francis' Laudato Si' encyclical, and her community's Educating for Laudato Si' initiative.

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 In this episode, Madeline chats with Linu Uthuppan, a pharmacist and family friend. During the course of their conversation, they discuss growing up Catholic in India, arranged marriages, St. Thomas Christians, immigration to the US, why she went into pharmacy, the importance of work-life balance, taking care of parents, the diversity of cultures in India, language learning, experiencing cultural differences, how Linu ended up in Valparaiso, retreats, the importance of praying together as a family, being grateful for where we live, the different Catholic rites in India, the importance of confession, the importance of having religious art, her admiration of Mary, and much more!

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In this episode, Madeline chats with Domenica Hartman, a materials engineer turned patent attorney. During the course of their conversation, they discuss her undergrad in materials engineering at Purdue, her first job out of college working on the SR71 Blackbird, what prompted her to become a patent attorney, the rare air of being a patent attorney and the required qualifications, law school at Michigan, the different kinds of thinking between science and law, what a day in the life of a patent attorney looks like, patent laws around the world, an influential encounter when she interned at GM, the importance of teaching your children the faith, what its like to have a daughter in the religious life, and much more!

During the course of their conversation, they make many references that you can further explore. They discussed Who Built That by Michelle Malkin and the Father and Dad podcast!

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In this episode, Madeline chats with Alex Wallace, a licensed professional counselor. During the course of their conversation, they discuss his conversion from a none to Catholic, his connections to St. Francis, his undergrad in psychology at Butler, his graduate work at Ball State in sports and exercise psychology and counseling, his work at Ruah Woods, caring for people in a way consistent with Catholicism, being made for relationship, what inspired him to pursue counseling, the meaning of the Hebrew word “ruah”, theology of the body, wounds and freedom, attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, the four harmonies, the uncountable dignity of everyone, encountering love through each other, the transcendentals, internal working models, the self-centeredness of society, imago dei, what his work day is like, his prayer routine, the importance of exercise, beautiful worship spaces, and much more!

During the course of their conversation, they make many references that you can further explore. Some of the references include Be Healed by Dr. Bob Schuchts, Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge, Wild at Heart by John Eldredge, and the John Paul II Healing Center. You can also check out the work that Alex and his colleagues do at Ruah Woods Psychological Services here!

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In this episode, Madeline chats with Deacon Jim Caristi, a retired computer science professor from Valparaiso University and one of the deacons from her home parish. During the course of their conversation, they discuss his early interest in math and languages, his various avenues of research, the hand in hand nature of math and computer science, how he got entrenched in computer science, helping develop VU’s computer science major from a minor, the Go programming language, parallelism, what it’s like to work at a school not affiliated with your denomination, the state of affairs between Catholicism and Lutheranism, the doctrine of the True Presence, how he ended up as a deacon, his legendary 50th birthday piano recital, what a deacon is and does, his experience with Newman Centers, burnout, the growing number of deacons vs. priests, the importance of listening and relaxation, silence, being a night owl, Teilhard de Chardin, infinities, being open to God’s path for you, and many more!

During the course of their conversation, they make reference to The Power of Silence by Robert Cardinal Sarah.

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In this special solo episode, Madeline celebrates turning 25 by talking briefly about 25 Catholic scientists that she thinks people should know about. From well-known to the less known, from canonized saints to the Catholic laymen, from priest to married, they span a variety of science disciplines and vocations. Here's the list of the 25 in order of being mentioned:

1. St. Albert the Great
2. Fr. Georges Lemaitre, SJ
3. Fr. Gregor Mendel, OSA
4. St. Gianna Beretta Molla
5. Sr. Miriam Michael Stimson, OP
6. Fr. Angelo Secchi, SJ
7. St. Joseph Canh
8. Bonaventura Cavalieri
9. Venerable Jerome Lejeune
10. Louis Braille
11. Andre-Marie Ampere
12. Bl. Carlo Acutis
13. Pope Sylvester II
14. St. Hildegard of Bingen
15. Bl. Hermann Reichenau
16. Bl. Nicolaus Steno
17. Bl. Jose Gregorio Hernandez
18. St. Guiseppe Moscati
19. Servant of God Takashi Nagai
20. Bl. Guadalupe Ortiz
21. Bl. Benedetta Bianca Porra
22. Alessandro Volta
23. St. Luke the Evangelist
24. St. Cosmas
25. St. Damian

Madeline highly recommends reading up on these cool Catholic scientists!

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In this episode, Madeline chats with Argentinian Jesuit astronomer Fr. José Funes, SJ. During their conversation, they discuss the inspiration of NASA astronauts landing on the Moon, studying astronomy in his undergrad, his PhD work in Padua, his time as director of the Vatican Observatory, the phenomenal skies of Argentina, how he ended up as a Jesuit, an encounter with the man who would become Pope Francis, his work with the star formation legend Ron Kennicutt, what his Jesuit formation was like, the equal importance of the humanities, what a typical day is like for him, sports and their analogy to faith, his favorite ways to pray, and so much more!

During the course of their conversation, they make many references that you can explore more. Some of the references include the National Statuary Hall,  NGC 5128/Centaurus A, The Odyssey and The Iliad by Homer, The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, the short stories of Jorge Luis Borges, episode 19 of the Father and Dad podcast, and the Footprints in the Sand poem.

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