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Outside the Walls

Outside the Walls is a weekly radio program featuring interviews with theologians, authors, clergy, religious, and engaged laity from around the Catholic world.
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Episodes

On the Importance of Supporting our Priests: Fr. Brad Doyle

Fr. Brad Doyle, host of the Quizzical Papist Podcast , joins me as we reflect on the recent death of a young priest. We talk about the importance of supporting our priests, and explore ways that we can offer encouragement to our priests. Patreon Supporters get an extra segment wherein Fr. Brad talks about Community, Fraternity, and Vulnerability here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/fr-brad-doyle-k-33632045...

Feb 01, 202048 minEp. 273

The Sunday of the Word of God: Craig St. Clair

Craig St. Clair, project manager of Verbum , joins us to talk about the Sunday of the Word of God recently declared by Pope Francis. Patreon supporters get an extra segment each week. Join their numbers here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/craig-st-clair-33447983

Jan 25, 202048 minEp. 272

Discipleship Parenting: Kim Cameron-Smith

Kim Cameron-Smith, author of "Discipleship Parenting: Planting the Seeds of Faith" on Our Sunday Visitor Press , and host of the Gentle Catholic Parenting Podcast , joins us to talk about how to raise our kids to be Disciples of Jesus Christ! Patreon supporters get 15 extra minutes of conversation about her reversion to the Faith, and how she endeavors to bo beyond catechesis to give her kids an encounter with Christ. Listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/kim-cameron-on-33245479...

Jan 18, 202048 minEp. 271

The Resulting Benefits and Responsibilities of our Baptism: Bo Bonner

Bo Bonner, Host of the Uncommon Good and Executive Vice President of the Newman Idea , joins us to talk about what baptism means for us, the benefits and the obligations that proceed from our baptisms. Show Supporters get extra segments! Hear more from my conversation with Bo at https://www.patreon.com/posts/bo-bonner-and-33065568...

Jan 11, 202048 minEp. 270

Epiphany, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and the Interior Life: Kristin Putnam

On the feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, my bride and I share a story of how through our experience of suffering God revealed something important about His character. An extra segment is available to all our Patreon supporters here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/my-darling-bride-32857259 Join the support community today!

Jan 04, 202048 minEp. 269

Christmastide reminds us of God's Gifts: Derek Rotty

Derek Rotty ( www.derekrotty.com ), author of "A Life of Conversion" on OSV.com joins us to talk about his recent piece on CatholicExchange.com talking about the good gifts that God gives us.

Dec 28, 201948 minEp. 268

Interrupted by the Incarnation: Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT

Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT joins us to talk about being interrupted by the Incarnation and coming to more fully understand what it means for Jesus to be "Emmanuel" (God is With Us). An extra segment is available to all those who support the show through patreon. Get access to that segement here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/sr-miriam-james-32525130

Dec 21, 201948 minEp. 267

Called and Co-Responsible: Dr. John Cavadini

Dr. John Cavadini, of the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame joins us to talk about the role and responsibility of the laity in the leadership of the Church. Register now to take part in the Called and Co-Responsible conference taking place in March in South Bend, IN. Patreon Supporters get an extra segment! For as little as $5 a month, you'll get weekly extra segments. Learn more here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dr-john-cavadini-32340474...

Dec 14, 201948 minEp. 266

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room: Constance T. Hull

Constance T. Hull joins us to talk about her recent article on Catholic Exchange ( https://catholicexchange.com/come-christmas-will-christ-find-room-in-our-souls ) preparing our hearts for Christmas this Advent. Patreon supporters get more conversation at https://www.patreon.com/posts/constance-hull-32173133 . Join the Patreon community today!...

Dec 07, 201948 minEp. 265

Advent and the Eschaton: Joe Heschmeyer

Joe Heschmeyer, [ http://www.shamelesspopery.com / http://www.cathpod.com ] joins us to talk about Advent and the Eschaton (the end times). We explore Advent's call to us to focus on preparing our hearts for the second coming of Christ.

Nov 30, 201948 minEp. 264

Jesus Christ, King of the Universe: Fr. Brian O'Brien

I'm joined by one of my favorite priests, Fr. Brian O'Brien as he shares with us about the Solemnity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, and we explore what it means practically for us to be subject to the Rule and Reign of Christ. There's more the conversation available to our Patreon supporters. Click the link below to get access to the extra segment, and find out what Fr. O'Brien really thinks of you. https://www.patreon.com/posts/fr-brian-obrien-31799814...

Nov 23, 201948 minEp. 263

The Continual Call to Conversion: Shaun McAfee

Shaun McAfee, founder and editor of EpicPew.com, and author of the new book "I'm Catholic, Now What" available soon on OSV.com, joins us to talk about the Universal Call to Holiness and the call to continual conversion. Get 19 extra minutes of conversation right here ( https://www.patreon.com/posts/shaun-mcafee-and-31606607 ) by becoming a Patreon supporter today!

Nov 16, 201948 minEp. 262

Tim Glemkowski - Made for Mission - Revive Parishes

Tim Glemkowski, president and founder of laltocatholic.com and co-founder of reviveparishes.com joins us to talk about his new book on osv.com, Made for Mission; and his new project Revive Parishes which is focused on equipping clergy, staff, and volunteers of parishes to be fruitful in their ministries. Join Patreon to get an extra segment where Tim shares "The Good Stuff" in a "Moment of Vulnerability." Join today at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tim-glemkowski-31445813...

Nov 09, 201948 minEp. 261

All Souls, Purgatory, and Indulgences: Fr. Quang D. Tran, S.J.

Fr. Quang Tran, S.J. (twitter @LeMeTellUSumtin ), joins us to talk about All Souls Day, Purgatory, and Indulgences. An Extra segment is available to all our Patreon supporters at https://www.patreon.com/posts/fr-quang-d-tran-31256593 . Join their numbers and get extra content weekly.

Nov 02, 201948 minEp. 260

The Importance of a Consistent Life Ethic: Dr. Charles C. Camosy

Dr. Charles C. Camosy ( www.charlescamosy.com ) joins us to talk about his book "Resisting Throwaway Culture: How a Consistent Life Ethic can Unite a Fractured People," available on https://www.newcitypress.com/ . An extra segment is available to all listeners on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/posts/dr-charles-c-31061988...

Oct 26, 201948 minEp. 259

The Dignity of the Human Person: Charles Beard

Charles Beard is an installed Acolyte and Deacon Candidate with the Diocese of Tulsa. He is also a member of the Bl. Stanley Rother Catholic Worker Community ( www.srcw.org ). He joins us today to talk about the Dignity of the Human Person. Patreon supporters get extra content. We continued talking after the episode about the importance and place of Liturgy in the Catholic Worker Community. https://www.patreon.com/posts/charles-beard-on-30885039...

Oct 19, 201948 minEp. 258

On Getting the Family to Heaven Together: Kristin Putnam

My Darling bride joins us to talk about fostering sanctity in the home, and how we work to get the whole family to heaven! An extra segment is available to our Patreon supporters here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/kristin-and-baby-30709984

Oct 12, 201948 minEp. 257

A God Who Questions: Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo

Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo ( www.leonardjdelorenzo.com ), from the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame ( McGrath.ND.edu ), joins us to talk about his forthcoming book, A God Who Questions , available on Our Sunday Visitor ( www.osv.com ). Pre-order for a chance to win the Gospels and Acts volume of the St. John's Illuminated Bible. An extra segment is available for our Patreon supporters. Listen today at https://www.patreon.com/posts/dr-leonard-30525842 ....

Oct 05, 201948 minEp. 256

The Catechism of the Seven Sacraments: Kevin O'Neill

Kevin O'Neill is just your average Dad of seven kids. And one thing dads end up doing a lot of? Playing with Legos. Kevin and his wife Mary saw the opportunity to use Legos to build more than spaceships. They worked with their whole family for two years to use their creativity to build the faith of Children! This Catechism is fantastic, a must-have for every Catholic Family. Order yours today from www.StoryTel.org . Listen to the episode to learn how you can get free shipping and a discounted pr...

Sep 21, 201948 minEp. 254

The Feminine Genius in the Workplace: Dr. Pia de Solenni

Dr. Pia de Solenni, former chancellor of the Diocese of Orange, joins us to talk about St. Pope John Paul II's understanding of the Feminine Genius and explores how this manifests in the workplace. This week the Patreon Segment is available to the public at https://www.patreon.com/posts/29961150

Sep 14, 201948 minEp. 253

Entrepreneurship and the Feminine Genius: Jill Simons

Jill Simons, foundress of Pink Salt Riot and Kindred Forest , joins us to talk about Entrepreneurship, the Feminine Genius, mom's working outside the home, and much more in this wide-ranging discussion. Listen to the exclusive online segment on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/posts/29789991 .

Sep 07, 201948 minEp. 252

Engaging our Teens in the Faith: Taylor Schroll

It's back to School time! Lives get busy, schedules fill up, and it's easy for faith to get lost in the mix. Taylor Schroll, host of the Forte Catholic podcast talks to us about engaging our kids, and especially our teens, in the faith!

Aug 31, 201948 minEp. 251

Reading Scripture in Context: Michael Barber

Dr. Michael Barber, of the Augustine Institute , joins us to talk about the importance of reading scripture in its literary and historical contexts, and discusses his new books Paul, a New Covenant Jew and Salvation: What Every Catholic Should Know . An extra 14 minute segment is available to all our Patreon supporters at https://www.patreon.com/posts/29417229 ....

Aug 24, 201948 minEp. 250

Adoration and Intercession: Dave Orsborn

Dave Orsborn, of St. Gabriel Radio , shares with us his practice taking the needs of others with him into Eucharistic Adoration, and interceding for them. Get an extra segment at www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls .

Aug 17, 201948 minEp. 249

Surveys, Belief, and the Real Presence: Katie Prejean McGrady

A recent Pew Research Center survey concluded that many Catholics do not believe in the doctrine of Transubstantiation . Katie Prejean McGrady joins me to talk about the tricky and insufficient nature of survey questions, and also talks solutions for increasing the faithful's understanding of this central tenet of the faith. Get an additional 10 minutes of conversation with Katie over on our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/posts/29064626 . Katie talks with us about her life on the road, ...

Aug 10, 201948 minEp. 248

Jesus Reveals God in Hiddenness: Ben Wilson

Ben Wilson, Director of the Summer Service Learning Program at Notre Dame’s Center for Social Concerns , discusses his recent Church Life Journal article "Jesus Reveals God in Hiddenness" in light of the Transfiguration. An extra 14-minute segment with Ben is available to all who are in our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/28891310 . Join their number's today!...

Aug 03, 201948 minEp. 247

Charity in Disagreement: Joe Heschmeyer

What do we owe to each other? Joe Heschmeyer joins us to explore the demands of Charity and Humility on us in our conversations with others – especially our disagreements.

Jul 27, 201948 minEp. 246

Relational Evangelism: Tony Vasinda

Tony Vasinda, Founder of Catholic Beard Balm ( www.catholicbalm.co ), joins us to talk about Relational Evangelism.

Jul 20, 201948 minEp. 245

A Disciple is Called and Gifted: Patrick Conley

Patrick Conley, who works with the Catherine of Siena Institute (siena.org), joins us to talk about discipleship and the importance of the Charisms (gifts of the Holy Spirit) in the life of the disciples and for the life of the Church.

Jul 13, 201948 minEp. 244
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