Catholicism and Culture

Feb 02 2025 85 ep. 49 mins 56
Catholicism and Culture Podcast artwork

In these bi-weekly episodes, Dr. Stuart Squires interviews theologians, philosophers, poets, artists, architects, filmmakers, street evangelists, and many others about the ways that Catholicism and culture come together in their lives.

  Religion & Spirituality
RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


The Crisis of Catholic Identity in Catholic K-12 Schools with Eric Rubalcava

Feb 02 2025 47 mins  
Eric Rubalcava, Chief of Mission and Catholic Identity for Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, discusses the challenges of fostering a strong Catholic identity in K-12 Catholic schools today. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the on

John Dewey and the Destruction of Education with Dr. Hank Edmondson III

Dec 07 2024 45 mins  
Hank Edmondson III, Carl Vinson Professor of Political Science and Public Administration (Emeritus) at Georgia College and State University, discusses the radical changes in education at the hands of John Dewey. Dr. Edmondson's book, John Dewey & Decline Of American Education: How Patron Saint Of Schools Has Corrupted Teaching & Learning, can be found here: https://www.amaz

The Life of a Vocations Director with Fr. Philip Yang, OSA

Oct 20 2024 47 mins  
Fr. Philip Yang, the Vocations Director of the Province of St. Augustine for the Order of St. Augustine, discusses the graces and challenges of being a vocations director in the 21st century. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral

The Catholic Arts Journal Dappled Things with Rhonda Ortiz

Sep 30 2024 55 mins  
Rhonda Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief of Dappled Things, talks about the history, mission, and future of this journal of ideas, art, and faith. Dappled Things: https://www.dappledthings.org/ Rhonda Ortiz: https://rhondaortiz.com/ Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more abou

Augustinian Spirituality with Fr. Barnaby Johns

Sep 11 2024 43 mins  
Fr. Barnaby Johns, the Provincial of the Province of St. Augustine for the Order of St. Augustine (OSA), discusses the unique gifts of Augustinian spirituality. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay st

Slavery and the Catholic Church with Fr. Christopher Kellerman

Aug 23 2024 69 mins  
Fr. Christopher Kellerman, Secretary of Justice and Ecology for the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the USA, talks about the history of slavery in the Church as detailed in his book All Oppression Shall Cease: A History of Slavery, Abolitionism, and the Catholic Church. Purchase his book: https://www.amazon.com/All-Oppression-Shall-Cease-Abolitionism/dp/1626984891/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1

Catholicism and Sports with Blake Pellerin (Repost)

Jul 28 2024 39 mins  
In honor of the 2024 Paris Olympics, we are reposting this episode from 2021. Blake Pellerin, President of Arrows RFC, talks about a Catholic vision of sports. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay stu

The Papacy and Ecumenical Dialogue with Dr. Edward Siecienski

Jul 13 2024 50 mins  
Dr. Edward Siecienski, Professor of Religion and Clement and Helen Pappas Professor of Byzantine Civilization and Religion of Stockton University, discusses the new Vatican Document "The Bishop of Rome," which details how Catholics and non-Catholic Christians have understood the role of the Pope in preceding decades and how we might move towards unity. Watch a short vide

The Cause for Canonization of Dorothy Day with Dr. Kevin Ahern

Jun 26 2024 50 mins  
Dr. Kevin Ahern of Manhattan College describes the ongoing cause for canonization of Dorothy Day and his role in that cause. The Dorothy Day Guild: https://www.dorothydayguild.org/ The Dorothy Day Center: https://manhattan.edu/academics/centers-institutes/dorothy-day-center/ Website of Dr. Ahern: https://manhattan.edu/campus-directory/kevin.ahern Watch a short video about St. Jo

The Importance of the Creed with Dr. Jared Ortiz

Jun 02 2024 47 mins  
Dr. Jared Ortiz of Hope College discusses his new book: The Nicene Creed: A Scriptural, Historical, and Theological Commentary His book: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=jared+ortiz&crid=J9KYWDE4KX9E&sprefix=jared+ortiz%2Caps%2C150&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996 If yo