Catholic Exchange

The liturgy and the Bible teach us many great prayers that people have been memorizing for centuries, but we rarely think about the roots of those prayers and what else they teach us about the Lord. Today Michael talks with author Shane Kapler about the Jewish roots of our Catholic prayer tradition and how even the most seemingly basic prayers teach us about the love of God and how we can increase our love for Him. As well, Shane offers some encouraging words for praying through suffering and how to pray when the words just won't come out. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Michael is joined by Clan Donaldson itself: Ken and Cari of the Ghost Fawn Podcast. Today they talk about the modern movement of some Catholic families to bring farming and schooling back into the home and what it can teach us about our faith, family, and community. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Dr. Kevin Vost returns to the podcast to talk about his latest book, The Hounds of the Lord. In this book we discuss the Dominican Order and why they still have a great impact, 800 years later. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Chiara Corbella Petrillo died on June 13, 2012, at the young age of 28. Yet, those who have told her story recount a young life of joy, hope, and strength that has some calling her another St. Gianna. With Sophia Institute Press' newly-translated biography, Chiara Corbella Petrillo, so many are learning of this incredible woman of Christ. What is it about this young wife and mother that has inspired such love and fascination? Michael is joined by FOCUS missionary Lisa Cotter to talk about Chiara's life, her book, and the source of her joy.After two complicated pregnancies, Chiara and her husband, Enrico, were at first overjoyed to learn that they would have a healthy child that would survive birth. Their happiness was then met with the news that Chiara had developed a tumor and treatment may jeopardize the life of their child. Chiara, out of love for her unborn son, waited until after baby Francesco was safely born. In the months that followed, she would endure intense treatment for her tumor while

Michael is joined by the recently ordained Fr. Gabriel Mosher, a Dominican priest working in Portland, Oregon—the most secular city in America. We discuss the need for contemplation, evangelization, and what we as lay people can do to grow in our faith while learning to share the Love of Christ with others. Support the show

Today Michael speaks with Christy Isinger about the good books that are available to your children and how to start picking them out. More importantly, we discuss the benefits of sharing good literature with your children. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Parents ask often: why did my child leave the faith after over a decade of Catholic schooling, often knowing so little about the Church? Today Michael sits down with Charlie McKinney of Sophia Institute Press to understand what happened but, more importantly what we can do to help and possible solutions to the crisis of catechesis. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

What role does beauty play in our prayer and liturgical life? David Clayton has made it his role to educate the world on the importance of beauty, namely Sacred Art, and to show how it can be a powerful dimension in our spiritual life. In this interview you'll learn practical steps on how to incorporate beauty in your own life and why such an undertaking is of the most vital importance. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Today we discuss Nancy Chesterton, the woman behind GK Chesterton, and a saintly, brilliant woman in her own right. This promises to be an interesting discussion, especially in light of the possible cause of canonization. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

The Mass, especially the Eucharist, can be confusing to some people. You get questions like, "Well, are you really eating flesh?" or "Is this even in the Bible?!?!" Michael sits down with Tom Nash, Theology Advisor to EWTN and author of THE BIBLICAL ROOTS OF THE MASS. We talk about the Old Testament roots of the Mass as well as what it really means when we attend and receive Christ in the EucharistSupport the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

The monastic life and the mom life have some delightful similarities. Michael sits down with Michele Chronister to discuss the life of a mom and how it has the monastic rhythms. We also discuss Michele's work with developmentally disabled adults and how this work brought her to a new understanding of sanctity and our life with Christ. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Michael is back with Dr. Mark Giszczak, an author and professor of scripture, to discuss the sometimes troubling passages of the Old Testament. We also discuss why the Old Testament is still important to read, especially as Catholics.Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Today we talk with Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, author of The Catholic Guide to Depression, about legislation that would legalize assisted suicide as well as how we can better care for the sick and mentally ill. We also talk about Dr. Kheriaty's book and what resources are available for Catholics who suffer from depression. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Dr. Kevin Vost sits down with Michael to discuss his new book and the path to overcoming the seven deadly sins. Whether we struggle with anger, lust, pride, or any of the other sins, Kevin demonstrates how the Desert Fathers and Thomas Aquinas can help, with the grace of God, to overcome our passions and choose virtue. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Michael sits down with Sean Fitzpatrick, headmaster of Gregory the Great Academy, a boarding school for boys that focuses on the liberal arts. We discuss the importance of a classical education, juggling, sports, and what teens can achieve when free from the distractions of technology. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Michael hosts the first CE round table podcast with Cari Donaldson and Daniel Stewart to talk about the cultural affinity for zombie fiction as well as what these stories tell us about our fears and hopes and how ultimately the Church promises a deliverance from our strangest fears. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Michael sits down with Karen Edmisten to discuss her book "After Miscarriage" as well as how to find hope and healing after suffering loss and what you can do to bring comfort to a loved one who has suffered a miscarriage.Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

We're often told that "haste makes waste" but what about when Mary and Jesus tell us to make haste? In today's episode, Stephen Beale uses the figure of Mary running to Elizabeth about when we should be making haste: to share Christ's presence with others. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Mike Aquilina discusses the Romeward journey of Peter and Paul and how Christ's promise of redemption was for both the Jews and the Gentiles.Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

Michael sits down with best-selling author Joseph Pearce to discuss his journey from a neo-nazi youth to conversion in the Catholic Church from reading GK Chesterton, CS Lewis, and JRR Tolkien. We also discuss the many works Joseph does to enrich the Church. Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)