Pope Leo Starts the Conversation (JD Flynn)

How Pope Leo Thinks

On the anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV, Tim reflects on the mind and mission of the Church’s new Holy Father, exploring how he thinks, the spiritual and intellectual influences shaping his leadership, and what his vision could mean for Catholics around the world. [Encore]

Suburbs Changed Catholic America (Fr. Stephen Koeth, C.S.C.)

Father Stephen Koeth, C.S.C. [https://history.nd.edu/people/rev-stephen-m-koeth-c-s-c/], joins Tim to discuss his book Crabgrass Catholicism and how the postwar move to the suburbs reshaped Catholic parish life, education, and politics. Together, they explore what this history reveals about American Catholic identity today and how the Church should respond in a changing culture.  Resources:  Crabgrass Catholicism: How Suburbanization Transformed Faith and Politics in Postwar America [https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/C/bo250888546.html]

The Pub and the Classroom (Deacon Dr. Harry Schnitker)

Deacon Dr. Harry Schnitker joins us to discuss the Maryvale Institute and its mission in Catholic theology and formation. He also shares how fellowship at the pub can become an important place for learning, conversation, and community beyond the classroom. Resources:  The Maryvale Institute  [https://www.maryvale.ac.uk/search-results.html]

The Largest Parish in the World (Privesh D'Souza)

Tim is joined by India native Privesh D’Souza to talk about Catholicism in the Middle East and the largest parish in the world, in Dubai. Also, what does dialogue with Islam look like as a Catholic?

Bringing People Home (Dr. Susan Longhurst)

Tim is joined by Dr. Suan Longhurst, director of Sycamore Roman Catholic Charity, to discuss the factors that draw people to the church and the efforts of dioceses in England and parts of America to engage with the "nones." Resources:  Sycamore is an informal course [https://www.sycamore.fm/]