Into the Truth

Feb 07 2025 20 ep. 53 mins 9

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Shining the light of truth on issues of faith and culture of our day by sharing the insights of the leading thinkers and writers of today’s Church. A Catholic Truth Society podcast.

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21. The Problem with Modern Feminism - With Emily Hawkins

Feb 07 2025 61 mins

Modern feminism often treats women's bodies as a problem to solve - but is there another way? In this thought-provoking episode of Into the Truth, Pierpaolo Finaldi sits down with Emily Hawkins, pro-life activist, Catholic mother, and communications director for the Alliance of Pro-Life Students. Together, they delve into the tensions between feminism and motherhood, why modern cu

20. Is There a Spiritual Cost to Social Media? - With Fr Toby Lees

Jan 16 2025 54 mins

What are the hidden spiritual dangers lurking in our social media? In this thought-provoking episode of Into the Truth, Pierpaolo Finaldi and Fr Toby Lees OP dive into the ancient sin of acedia - restlessness - and how it’s resurfacing in today's digital landscape. Fr Toby exposes the ways the attention economy hijacks our focus, leading to distraction, "brain rot," and a loss of

19. How can music draw us closer to God? - With Matthew Ward

Dec 05 2024 71 mins

Did you know that medieval chants were believed to echo the voices of angels? In this episode of Into the Truth, we speak with Dr Matthew Ward, a liturgical musician and scholar, about the spiritual and transformative power of music in Catholic worship. They explore how Christ Himself used music, the history of Gregorian chant and polyphony, and the challenges of creating sacred mu

18. Is the Catholic Church dying out? - Fr James Mallon

Nov 15 2024 21 mins

"Why is no one else singing?" This question occurred to Fr James Mallon during his first Mass, noticing that the congregation seemed disengaged. It was an encounter that led him to ask, "Where is the joy? How do we help people encounter the living God?" In this episode of Into the Truth, Fr James Mallon, founder of Divine Renovation, discusses how his search for answers led him to

17. Why get married? - With Dr Edward Sri

Oct 17 2024 65 mins

Please note: This episode contains discussions on sexual intimacy within the context of Catholic marriage and may not be appropriate for younger audiences. In this episode of Into the Truth, Dr Edward Sri unpacks the messy realities of marriage and the unique challenges modern couples face. Drawing from his 25 years of marriage as well as his experience leading FOCUS missionaries

16. Christianity is the Ultimate Rebellion with Nicky Gumbel

Oct 03 2024 23 mins

Christianity is no longer in fashion. This means that being a Christian is counter-cultural. In this episode of Into the Truth, Rev Nicky Gumbel, the pioneer of the Alpha Coruse, explains that challenge for the Church today is to bravely speak our counter-cultural message. "If we simply mouth the same platitudes as the culture," he says, "what is there that’s distinctive about ou

15. How God Healed Me From Addiction - Sr Miriam James Heidland

Sep 19 2024 31 mins

Addiction was where Sr Miriam James Heidland's journey began, but she eventually found healing. In sharing her story, Sr Miriam, co-host of @AbidingTogetherPodcast, explains that the goal of therapy and any other healing journey is to have hearts more like Christ's. How can you tell if therapy is leading to healing? Is it okay for Catholics to go to therapy? Find these ans

14. Male, Female, Other? Accompanying Transgender People - With Jason Evert

Sep 05 2024 57 mins

How can Catholics accompany transgender people? What should parents do if their child identifies as trans? In this episode, renowned Catholic speaker and author of the book "Male, Female, Other?" Jason Evert explores common questions related to gender theory. Drawing on conversations with countless young people who identify as trans and parents of trans teens, as well as

13. Is Tradition Important? - With Sohrab Ahmari

Jul 18 2024 40 mins

Is tradition still important today? Author, editor, journalist and Catholic convert Sohrab Ahmari explores questions society tells us are no longer important, or which society wrongly believes to have been definitively answered. Drawing from Catholic saints and important thinkers, like St Maximilian Kolbe, St John Henry Newman and Seneca, Ahmari explains why tradition still matte

12. Do we have a right to have children? - Dr Pia Matthews

Jul 08 2024 62 mins

Are some human lives worth more than others? In IVF, abortion and euthanasia, we start to deem some lives as being lesser instead of seeing how unique and irreplaceable every life is. In this episode of the Into the Truth podcast, bioethicist and mother Dr Pia Matthews explores the dignity of every human life, from embryos and fetuses to people with disabilities and those with te