Catholic Phoenix Podcast
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Ep. 113: The Rosary, Indulgences and More Pro-Life Stuff
After a brief hiatus, Doug, Alex and Ryan and back! This week Ryan tackles the Rosary, Alex teaches us about indulgences and Doug talks about the various pro-life activities happening in January (when this episode was recorded).
Ep. 112: Format Change? Plus Fasting, Purgatory and AL
Doug is joined by past guests (and new co-hosts...if they don't screw it up) Alex Julian and Ryan Scharber. The sponsor for this week is liturgicalcalendars.com-Modern calendars for a timeless faith. - Please rate us on iTunes.
Ep. 111: ASU’s Catholic Fraternity
After a two week absence, we are back! This episode features podcast contributor Alex Julian talking with George Heiler, Kevin Murphy, and Tristan Gaynor. The are three ASU students (not graduates, as Doug mistakenly says in the intro) who were involve...
Ep. 110: Mike Austin on Math and Moral Formation
Local educator Mike Austin joins the show for a talk about how math makes better people. Find his earlier shows here and here. - Our sponsor this week is The Mortgage Brothers Team (formerly Eddie Mortgage).
Ep. 109: Sean Bryan of American Ninja Warrior
Sean Bryan was a breakout star of the latest season in ANW, claiming third place as "The Papal Ninja". Here, he joins the show for a chat about his experience on the show, his background as a physics/gymnast major at Cal-Berkeley and his current vocati...
Ep. 108: Alex Julian on Fr. Thomas Weinandy and the USCCB
New board member and repeat contributor Alex Julian talks with Doug about Fr. Weinandy's letter to Pope Francis and his ensuing departure from the USCCB. - The sponsor for this week is liturgicalcalendars.com-Modern calendars for a timeless faith.
Ep. 107: Kira Rugen of Solis Camerata
Kira Rugen is the founder and artistic director of Solis Camerata, a professional choir based in Phoenix. Kira is the director of Choral Activities and Musical Theatre at Arizona Christian University. She has also taught at Grand Canyon University and ...
Ep. 106: Trent Horn On Apologetics
The guest for this week is Trent Horn, an author, speaker and apologist for Catholic Answers. He talks with Doug about his latest book and the joys and pitfalls of face-to-face evangelism. He can be found at trenthorn.
Ep. 105: Gracy Olmstead of The Federalist
Gracy is a repeat guest on the podcast, her first visit was back in episode 55. She is currently the associate managing editor at The Federalist, and her work has also appeared in The American Conservative, Christianity Today and Rural Catholic Life.
Ep. 104: Brad Wilcox on Class and Marriage
Brad Wilcox joins the show to discuss the socioeconomics of marriage. He's the Director of the National Marriage Porject at the University of Virginia. Additionally, he's authored and co-authored many books, most recently Soul Mates: Religion, Sex,