Ignition: A Podcast For The New Evangelization

Dr. Chris and Fr. Andrew discuss the relationship between inner renewal and external mission, both individually and for the entire Church, and how the election of Pope Francis plays into this relationship

Dr. Chris and guest cohosts Renee Leach and Kevin Miles discuss the conclave to elect the next pope and the events leading up to it

Dr. Chris and Fr. Andrew discuss the Mass, particularly the importance of its language and ritual being different -- set apart -- from regular language and action

Dr. Chris and Fr. Andrew discuss some of the biblical evidence for the papacy as well as its importance in the Church today

Dr. Chris and guest co-host Renee Leach discuss Pope Benedict's announcement that he's stepping down as Pope: why he did it, what comes next, and more

Dr. Chris and Fr. Dickinson discuss the season of Lent and Pope Benedict's Lenten message

Dr. Chris and Fr. Dickinson discuss the need to see our faith anew in order to rediscover the joy and enthusiasm of being a Christian

Dr. Chris and Fr. Dickinson discuss some of the characteristics of a vibrant spiritual life and how to grow in them

Dr. Chris and Fr. Dickinson discuss what the common themes of superhero stories tell us about the spiritual life, particularly during Ordinary Time

Dr. Chris and Fr. Dickinson discuss the spirituality of determining, setting and keeping New Year's Resolutions

Dr. Chris and guest co-hosts Renee Leach and Phil Eisenberg discuss being a Catholic young adult and how to reach out to them

Dr. Chris and Fr. Andrew discuss Catholic teaching on salvation, faith and works

Dr. Chris and Fr. Andrew discuss the difference between dead faith and living, saving faith

Dr. Chris and Fr. Andrew discuss the Church's teaching on Scripture and Tradition

Dr. Chris and guest cohosts Renee Leach and Eric Gallagher discuss evangelization, catechesis and discipleship within the Catholic Church

Dr. Chris and Fr. Dickinson discuss Pope Benedict's plan to explore the impact of our faith on our daily lives

Dr. Chris and Fr. Dickinson discuss Pope Benedict's reflections on the connection between Marriage and the New Evangelization

Dr. Chris and Fr. Dickinson discuss the Year of Faith on the eve of its inauguration

Dr. Chris and guests Renee Leach and John Polkinghorn discuss the documents of Vatican II and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, specifically how both are understandable and meaningful for ordinary Catholics

Dr. Chris and Fr. Andrew discuss Fr. Timothy Gallagher's book on St. Ignatius of Loyola's Discernment of Spirits