In this episode, Fr. Baugh and Sean interview Dr. Hilary Finley, coordinator of the Catholic Studies Centre. Dr. Finley has a PhD in literature from the University of Dallas. Listen in to hear her thoughts on Catholic engagement with literature, and take a class with her in the Spring semester!

In this episode, Fr. Baugh and Sean begin The Brag's new series on Ignatian spirituality. Join us as we discuss the interior movements that lead us to sadness, joy, fear, faith, anxiety, trust, etc.

What are the movements lingering in your heart today?

On this episode, Fr. Baugh and Sean talk to dear friend and talented composer John Guerra, S.J., a Jesuit scholastic from the Bellarmine House of Studies. This episode marks the beginning of our mini-series on Sacred Music, which will be featuring Mr. Guerra's expertise and input on the subject.

John's own work can be appreciated at: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV7OtnNxbKCUKTIcFzYPK1g

https://soundcloud.com/john-guerra-957657889

You've heard his voice for 3 episodes so far--now meet Sean Feltz ('23), Fr. Baugh's partner in crime for this podcast! Hear about Sean's experience as a student at SLU and part of the Catholic Studies Centre. Bring some popcorn--this one had us laughing!

In this episode, Fr. Baugh and Sean discuss the roots of the podcast. Who was Edmund Campion? What is The Brag in reference to?

Find out here!

On this episode, Fr. Baugh and Sean talk with Fr. Joe Laramie, S.J., North American Director of the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network. Fr. Laramie, previously a campus minister at Saint Louis University, discusses his book Abide in the Heart of Christ: A  10-Day Personal Retreat with St. Ignatius Loyola. 

You can find his book here: https://www.joelaramiesj.com/

Welcome to our first episode of The Brag, the podcast of the Catholic Studies Centre at SLU! In this episode, we interview Fr. Matthew Baugh, our newest faculty member at the Centre. Watch for new episodes as we introduce the Catholic Studies Family!

**Edit: Fr. Baugh's mention of a proposed new major in Catholic Studies refers to a proposal that is still under consideration and development. If you are interested in the great minor program offered by the Catholic Studies Centre, please see our website: https://sites.google.com/slu.edu/adoration/home?authuser=0