The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

Friends, in the book of Revelation, Jesus says, "Listen! I am standing at the door, knocking; if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to you and eat with you and you with me." But how does this work? How do we allow him into our hearts? That's what Brandon Vogt and I discuss in today's episode of "The Word on Fire Show."

A listener asks, what do you think about the series, The Chosen?

• Word on Fire Liturgy of the Hours

Friends, today we share a sample lesson from another great Word on Fire Institute course titled "To the Peripheries!," taught by Fr. Damian Ference.

In this course, Fr. Damian Ference will take us through numerous examples from the Gospels, his own life, and the philosophy of several saints on ways in which we evangelize. Each of these examples are modeled on the life of Christ.

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Friends, did you know that nearly 60% of religious believers agree with the statement that "religion and science conflict with one another"? This tragic confusion is especially prevalent among young people.

In today's episode of "The Word on Fire Show," Brandon Vogt and I discuss five ways to help young people escape this false dilemma and come to understand that there is no actual conflict between true faith and legitimate science.

A listener asks, how can adult children evangelize their parents who have left the faith?

• Word on Fire Liturgy of the Hours

Friends, today we share a sample lesson from another great Word on Fire Institute course titled "The Five S's of Effective Evangelization," taught by Elizabeth Scalia.

In this course, Elizabeth Scalia walks us through the five S's of effective evangelization: storytelling, Scripture, sacraments, saints, and small moments.

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Friends, the Liturgy of the Hours is the highest form of prayer after the Mass. It is an ancient, structured way of praying Scripture throughout the day, focusing especially on the Psalms. In today's episode of the "Word on Fire Show," Brandon Vogt and I discuss why this prayer is so powerful and how to get started with it.

We also introduce a new resource from Word on Fire that makes it easier to pray these sacred prayers.

A listener asks, is there much point to praying anything other than the Lord's will?

• Word on Fire Liturgy of the Hours

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Friends, I recently had the privilege of speaking with Fr. Mike Schmitz, host of the popular "Bible in a Year" podcast. We spoke at the 2021 Good News Conference, and our conversation ranged over a variety of topics, including our vocation stories, our early efforts on YouTube, our favorite movies, arguing on social media, and much more. We also shared what inspired us to take creative new approaches to the Bible, and how the success of these projects reveals a hunger for a deeper understanding of Scripture. Enjoy!

• The Word on Fire Bible
• The "Bible in a Year" Podcast
• More Content from the Good News Conference
• Word on Fire Liturgy of the Hours

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Friends, today I take several questions from kids all over the world, including:

• 1:40 - Why did Jesus appear so long ago?
• 4:26 - Why did God the Father send Jesus to be born if God could be born himself?
• 7:28 - How can you be happy in heaven if someone you love isn't there?
• 12:10 - What would happen if Jesus didn't get crucified?
• 14:38 - Can God die?
• 18:35 - How will God end the world?
• 21:08 - How did the devil get kicked out of heaven? By my research, once you're in heaven, I thought you can't get kicked out?
• 26:10 - Does God like when we discover something?

Friends, today we share a sample lesson from a new Word on Fire Institute course titled "Living the Liturgical Year in the Home," taught by Haley Stewart.

In her course, Haley Stewart unpacks the treasures of the Liturgical Year and explores how liturgical living can strengthen the Domestic Church or the life of faith in the family.

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Friends, cynicism is on the rise. Our culture is increasingly pessimistic, characterized by a general distrust of others people's motives. So, how do we escape this decline? That's what Brandon Vogt and I discuss in today's episode of "The Word on Fire Show."

A listener asks, how can adult children evangelize their parents who have left the faith?

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• Upworthy - "We are being lured by the siren song of cynicism. We have to choose a different route"

Friends, today we share a sample lesson from a new Word on Fire Institute course titled "The Art of Happiness," taught by Dr. Arthur Brooks.

Blending social science and Catholicism, this course combines cutting-edge research and top-notch scholarship with the lives of great saints and our incredible inheritance of Church teaching. There are even surprising places to discover where secular science reinforces sacred wisdom. Plus, you'll receive clear take-aways and action items that you can put into practice right now—to build more happiness for yourself, and to help you share more joy and peace with your family, your friends, and everyone else God puts before you!

Want more? Throughout the month of Lent, enjoy a FREE trial of the Word on Fire Institute at https://wordonfire.institute/lent

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