Augustine Institute Catholic Talk Show

Why do Catholics pray for the dead? Join Dr. Tim Gray and his guest Dr. Ben Akers on All Souls Day. Dr. Gray and Dr. Akers will discuss how we can pray for the dead, understand purgatory, and more! Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Sean Innerst, Dean of the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, joins Dr. Tim Gray on the Augustine Institute Show. Dr. Innerst and Dr. Gray will discuss Saint John Paul II's papacy and the New Evangelization in the Church. Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Zelasko joins the Augustine Institute Show with Dr. Tim Gray to lead a study on Catholic iconography. Elizabeth is trained in Russian Orthodox iconography and has created several commissioned pieces for the Augustine Institute. Catholic iconography differs from other forms of religious art in its style, symbolism, and theology. Elizabeth will give insight into her process and prayer of creating an icon. Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Ben Akers fills in for Dr. Tim Gray to welcome Jim Wahlberg on this week's episode of the Augustine Institute Show. Jim Wahlberg is the Executive Director of the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation and has been working in and around the field of addiction recovery for nearly 30 years. Jim’s personal experiences with recovery and commitment to his faith led him to create a number of short films on the topic of addiction. The Spirit continues to guide Jim in his journey of recovery and to help others find hope in an often seemingly hopeless situation. Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is authentic beauty? On this episode of the Augustine Institute Show, Leah Darrow tells her story as a former model on reality TV to her conversion back to the Catholic faith. Leah shares how the Lord reorientated her concept of beauty. Since her conversion, Leah strives to lead and inspire women to embrace the mercy of Christ. In addition to her book The Other Side of Beauty, Leah launched Lux U, a community for prayer and women's formation. Leah provides practical tips on how to live out authentic beauty and answers viewers' questions about beauty. Learn more about Leah's ministry at leahdarrow.com. Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does theology intersect with history? Dr. Gray welcomes Brant Pitre to discuss the role of history in our study of God and the Church. Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dr. Tim Gray and his guest Dr. Andrew Abela to discuss Capitalism and Catholicism. Dr. Andrew Abela is the founding Dean of the Busch School of Business at Catholic University and provides insight into the Catholic perspective on capitalism. Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Brennikmeyer is the founder of Walking with Purpose, a ministry that walks women through the beauty of scripture. After her conversion to Catholicism, Lisa noticed the lack of resources in bible studies for young mothers. Since then, Walking with Purpose is active in more than 400 parishes in the United States, Europe, and Canada. Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What should Catholics know about Paul? Join Tim Gray and Dr. Jim Prothro, assistant professor of Theology and Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute, on this episode concluding our discussion on Saint Paul on the Augustine Institute Show. Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What should Catholics know about Paul? Join Tim Gray and Dr. Jim Prothro, assistant professor of Theology and Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute, on this episode concluding our discussion on Saint Paul on the Augustine Institute Show. Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are we made to love? Join Dr. Tim Gray and his guest Damon Owens, founder of joyTOB, on the Augustine Institute Show. Damon Owens travels the world speaking about Theology of the Body and the beauty of marriage and the family. Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Too busy to pray? Join this week's guest Kendra Tierney on the Augustine Institute show with Dr. Tim Gray. Through liturgical living, Kendra will give insight on how to build up the domestic church and make time for daily prayer. Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Tim Gray continues his discussion with Dr. Brant Pitre on his new book Introduction to the Spiritual Life. Dr. Gray and Dr. Pitre discuss the pursuit of the virtues, the integration of the moral life and spiritual life, and the witness of the saints. Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we grow in our relationship with God? Dr. Tim Gray welcomes his guest Brant Pitre to discuss his new book Introduction to the Spiritual Life.Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Tim Gray welcomes Eric Windeler, founder and executive director of Jack.org, an organization that mobilizes young people to revolutionize mental health. They discuss the impact that COVID has had on mental health. Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Brant Pitre on this episode of The Augustine Institute Show to discuss Dr. Pitre's book: The Case for Jesus. They cover the historical accuracy of the Gospels, questions from modern scholarship, and more. The more we study history, the stronger our faith in Christ can be! Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to live well? How should Catholics pursue virtue? Dr. Edward Sri—well-known author, professor, and co-founder of FOCUS—joins Dr. Tim Gray on the Augustine Institute Show to discuss his new book, The Art of Living: The Cardinal Virtues and the Freedom to Love, available on Catholic.Market. Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who is God? If we as Catholics want to love God and make him the center of our lives, we would do well to consider this question. Dr. Tim Gray welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Klein to discuss this topic. Dr. Klein has a course on God on the Augustine Institute Short Course platform, where new courses are added each month. Find out more at Augustine Institute Short Courses. Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Tim Gray welcomes Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, to the Augustine Institute Show! Sr. Miriam is a highly sought-after speaker who shares her witness of healing, the Father's love, and the dignity of women. You will not want to miss this live episode. Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joy isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity. Dr. Tim Gray welcomes Chris Stefanick, author of Living Joy: 9 Rules to Help You Rediscover and Live Joy Every Day. Since his conversion, Catholic speaker Chris Stefanick has been on the search for authentic joy. Despite its messaging, the world does not offer fulfilling, long-lasting happiness. Dr. Gray and Chris discusses key points from his book on how to live a joy-filled Christian life. Help us share the truth and beauty of the Gospel and reach Catholics worldwide. Become an Augustine Institute Mission Circle Partner. Join the Mission Circle today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices