St. Philip Institute Podcast

What Was Vatican II? Why Was It Called?

In this episode, Dr. Arredondo explores the roots and key themes of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), in particular focusing on St. John XXIII’s motivations for calling the council and his opening address to the bishops of the world on October 11, 1962.

”StrANgER ThINgS”’ Strangest Thing Yet: Divine Mercy

In this episode, we’re having a little bit of fun! Dr. Arredondo discusses Stranger Things Season 4 and the hit TV show’s surprising connection to the Divine Mercy message of St. Faustina. Enjoy!

How Mary’s Immaculate Conception became Dogma

In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo explains the Old Testament roots for calling Mary the Ark of the New Covenant, and the link between this concept and Mary’s Immaculate Conception.

 

Other resources on Marian theology can be found in this week's issue of Catholic East Texas! 

The Gospel through the Apostles’ Eyes | Rod Bennet

This episode features a conversation between Bishop Joseph Strickland and author, Rod Bennet! Rod has recently authored a new book with Catholic Answers titled These Twelve: The Gospel through the Apostles’ Eyes, and today he talks about the role of the apostles in the Early Church. 

”Love”: What Does That Mean? Benedict XVI Answers

In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo offers a reflection on the theological virtue of charity or love. In particular, he discusses the different translations and definitions of love and how Pope Benedict XVI reconciles some of these debates in his first encyclical, Deus Caritas Est.

Revolt Against Reality

In this episode Bishop Joseph Strickland interviews author and apologist Gary Michuta about Michuta's new book, Revolt Against Reality, which traces the historical development of many of the ideologies and controversies to which the Church is responding today.

Why the World Needs Christian Hope

In this episode of the St. Philip Institute Podcast, Dr. Luke Arredondo describes the nature of hope, what Pope Benedict XVI called a distinctively Christian virtue, one which has served the world well, and which needs to be brought out anew in our time.

The Theological Virtues, Part One: Faith

In this episode we begin our series on the theological virtues with a discussion of the virtue of faith. In particular we discuss how faith is central to human life, even when it comes to matters other than religion!

Go Watch Joel’s Conversion Story! “From Baptist to Catholic”

This week there’s an exciting new video on the St. Philip Institute’s YouTube channel! Joel McMichael is a seminarian for the Diocese of Tyler here in East Texas, and he shares his conversion story from growing up Baptist to converting to the Catholic Faith and entering seminary! Head on over to the St. Philip Institute YouTube channel to watch the video: https://youtu.be/UJ93j_OjmAY

An Introduction to the Virtuous Life

This episode is the first in a series that will focus specifically on the virtues! In this introductory episode with Mikki and Deanna, hosts of the Life Beyond the Chariot Podcast, we lay the foundation for what virtue is, the differences between the Cardinal and Theological Virtues, and why these are essential to the Christian life.