Matthew Leonard is joined by Father Wayne Sattler, who lived the contemplative life as a hermit for years and has great wisdom to share on the spiritual life. 🟠 See the Group Starter Pack for Introduction to Real Prayer! https://bit.ly/3QRe9zs 🔵 Sign Up for the FREE Lent Streaming! https://bit.ly/3QhC5LX 🟢 Purchase an Introduction to Real Prayer Workbook from Science of Sainthood - https://bit.ly/3CP9Ot8 🔵 Purchase an Introduction to Real Prayer Workbook from Amazon - https://amzn.to/4i7y2h9...
Mar 26, 2025•2 hr 31 min
🟡 Sign Up for the FREE Lent Streaming! 🟢 Purchase a Workbook from Science of Sainthood 🟠 Purchase Workbook from Amazon Episode Description When one of your closest friends dedicates 20 years of his life to a project, it's going to come up from time to time in conversation. And when that project relates to something that you're passionate about too, then you know those conversations are going to be powerful. AND w hen that good friend just happens to be Curtis Mitch, Co-Editor of the new Ignat...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Lesson One of a beautiful, crash course on everything you need to know to move into a deeper, more fulfilling life of prayer according to the saints. This incredible series from Matthew Leonard will stream FREE this Lent. 🟡 Sign Up for the FREE Lent Streaming - CLICK HERE ! 🟢 Purchase a Workbook 🔵 Watch Lesson One on YouTube If you’ve ever struggled to pray or find it difficult to take your relationship with God to the next level, you’ve got to see this new series from Matthew Leonard and the...
Feb 12, 2025•26 min
🟡 SIGN UP for the totally FREE Lenten Series on Prayer: https://bit.ly/40wDq6C 🟠 SUPPORT Matthew Leonard's work to spread the Catholic faith: https://bit.ly/3VqCONa Watch the full interview with Cameron Bertuzzi here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTglQJoqWtc It's hard to believe, but more than 26 years have passed since I became Catholic. Even so, I still get asked on a fairly regular basis about my conversion story. And I totally get it. Everyone loves a conversion story. After all, it's i...
Jan 28, 2025•37 min
In this episode of the Art of Catholic, Matthew Leonard is joined by author Kevin Wells, who shares the powerful story of his wife Krista's battle with alcoholism, the impact it had on his spiritual life - and the incredible redemption God brought through the figure of a saintly priest. 🟡 Sign up for a totally FREE 2-week trial of the Science of Sainthood program: no credit card required, no cancellation, just sign up and watch! https://bit.ly/48n0GHp 🟢 Get Kevin's book, The Hermit: The Priest...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Give it 3 minutes and you won't turn it off. This is a truly powerful and moving story of a man, a woman, and bevy of children who live a life totally abandoned to God...even in the midst of gut-wrenching sorrow and suffering. If you can listen without being inspired in some way, you may need to check your pulse. That's all I can say. Matthew 🔵 PLEASE consider donating to the Henderson family to enable them to continue their mission work: https://www.familymissionscompany.com/project/henderson-...
Oct 04, 2024•2 hr 52 min•Ep. 140
A couple of weeks ago, I was interviewed on the EWTN show Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie about my discovery of the Catholic spiritual life a few years after I entered the Church. As a brand new Catholic, I didn't yet understand the incredible spiritual patrimony that was ours. But once I learned more about it...and began to practice it...that's when everything changed! And it was such a powerful conversation that I'm sharing it with you on the Art of Catholic podcast. You'll hear us talk about some ...
Jul 25, 2024•55 min
In today's Art of Catholic podcast, Matthew Leonard is joined by Catholic evangelist John Edwards, who shares stories and insights he's gained from guiding countless men to a deeper relationship with Christ. But don't think for a second this is an episode only for men. We hit topics that affect everyone like: Shattering the lies we tell ourselves Why isolation is the Devil's playground The most pressing problem haunting men (Listen up, ladies! You need to hear this.) The beautiful power of weakn...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Matthew Leonard is joined by Betsy Orr, Founder and President of The Retreat at Heritage, who shares her incredible conversion story and tells us all about how God led her to create this truly unique new retreat center focused on beauty and silence. 🔵 Check out The Retreat at Heritage & book a spot at Matthew's retreat- "The Divine Whisper: Deeper Prayer & the Silent Embrace of God" from September 13 - 15, 2024: https://www.heritagega.org/book 🟡 Grab Matthew's FREE guide to Catholic meditation...
Apr 20, 2024•52 min•Ep. 137
Every now and then I come across someone or something in the Church that leaves me slack-jawed...in a good way. This is one of those times. If you've heard of Venerable Fr. Aloysius Schwartz, you know what I'm talking about. If not, prepare to have your mind blown. Matthew 🟡 Sign up for my TOTALLY FREE Lenten series on the Mass: https://bit.ly/3U9u7aX 🔵 To learn more about the Sisters of Mary and make a difference visit https://www.worldvillages.org/poverty/ Grab a copy of Priest & Beggar: The...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 26 min
🟡 Science of Sainthood Website: https://bit.ly/3HqUpOg 🔴 Sign up for my TOTALLY FREE Lenten series on the Mass: https://bit.ly/3U9u7aX 🟢 Join Matthew on PILGRIMAGE to the HOLY LAND in 2025: https://bit.ly/3S26nCV 🔵 SUPPORT Matthew's work to spread the Catholic faith: https://bit.ly/3O3Xnw8 After spending many months working very hard on a new liturgy series, I thought "Why not have a pleasant, light podcast to unwind a little?" So I called my friend and Founder of Theology of Home, Dr. Carri...
Jan 20, 2024•1 hr 12 min
If this Art of Catholic Podcast episode whets your appetite to learn more, click below to get access to all of the video courses included in the Science of Sainthood! 🟡 Science of Sainthood Website: https://bit.ly/455arXL 🔴 Watch the FREE Science of Sainthood Course: CATHOLIC MYSTICISM & THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE OF GRACE for FREE! https://bit.ly/46aezXN 🟢 Join Matthew on a 5 Star PILGRIMAGE to the HOLY LAND https://bit.ly/3PCpq5t 🔵 SUPPORT Matthew's work to spread the Catholic faith https://bit.ly...
Sep 28, 2023•12 min•Ep. 134
If this Art of Catholic Podcast episode whets your appetite to learn more, click below to get access to all of the video courses included in the Science of Sainthood! 🟡 Science of Sainthood Website: https://bit.ly/3RerqTV 🔴 Watch the FREE Science of Sainthood Course: CATHOLIC MYSTICISM & THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE OF GRACE for FREE! https://bit.ly/45FNCLp 🟢 Join Matthew on a 5 Star PILGRIMAGE to the HOLY LAND https://bit.ly/460YseG 🔵 SUPPORT Matthew's work to spread the Catholic faith https://bit.ly...
Sep 08, 2023•14 min
If this Art of Catholic Podcast episode whets your appetite to learn more, click below to get access to all of the video courses included in the Science of Sainthood! 🟡 Science of Sainthood Website: https://bit.ly/3PhKWxw 🔴 Watch the FREE Science of Sainthood Course: CATHOLIC MYSTICISM & THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE OF GRACE for FREE! https://bit.ly/3YVavb3 🟢 Join Matthew on a 5 Star PILGRIMAGE to the HOLY LAND https://bit.ly/3OZdKcP 🔵 SUPPORT Matthew's work to spread the Catholic faith https://bit.ly...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 132
Is anyone else starting to get some Terminator vibes from the whole ChatGPT thing? Am I the only one who hears in their head an Austrian accent when reading back what it spits out? I’m kidding, of course....kind of :). I admit to sometimes asking, "What can this thing really do?" Because while I don’t think Artificial Intelligence is quite to the point where we need to start worrying about robot overlords, there are definitely some legitimate concerns when it comes to the ethics behind this new ...
Jul 07, 2023•49 min
When I asked my parish priest who the new guy with the blond ponytail in our parish was, I had no idea his conversion story would be so compelling that I'd end up asking him to be a guest on the Art of Catholic Podcast! In fact, Stephen Johnson's entire life story is a fascinating journey, one that took him from the Mormon faith of his childhood through atheism, New Age beliefs, and Evangelical Protestantism, and finally home to the Catholic Church. And all this while serving in the military as ...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Confused by (and tired of) all the arguments about the Mass? Join Matthew Leonard and liturgical theologian Dr. David Fagerberg as they lift the veil and reveal the deeper currents of the Catholic Mass. It's the beautiful essence of the liturgy that no one else is talking about...but they should be. 🟢 Join Matthew on a 5 Star PILGRIMAGE to the HOLY LAND https://www.pilgrimages.com/sos/holyland/2024/ 🟡 FREE SCIENCE of SAINTHOOD VIDEO COURSE! Catholic Mysticism & the Beautiful Life of Grace - FR...
May 04, 2023•56 min
Though we often tend to focus most of our attention on Good Friday and Holy Saturday during Holy Week and the Triduum, don't forget Holy Thursday. Join ScienceOfSainthood.com founder, Matthew Leonard, for a spiritual reflection on the immense power and purpose of Holy Thursday. CLICK HERE .>...
Apr 05, 2023•6 min
The idea of total abandonment to God can cause a lot of fear and agnst. After all, we like to think we're in control, when we're actually not. Join Matthew Leonard to watch the first full lesson of the FREE Lent series. 🟡 SIGN UP FOR THE FREE LENT STREAMING of Total Abandonment to God's Will - https://bit.ly/lent-lp-utube PLEASE HELP ME CREATE MORE FREE SERIES! 🔵 Donate & get some free stuff! https://donorbox.org/matthew-leonard# OR 🔵 Tax Deductible NON-PROFIT 501c3 at https://donorbox.org/th...
Jan 12, 2023•17 min
Don't think the Immaculate Conception is taught in the Bible? Think again. Matthew Leonard shows this dogma of the Catholic Church is present from beginning to end of Scripture. 🟡 GET THE FREE VIDEO COURSE! Get the first course in the Science of Sainthood - Catholic Mysticism & the Beautiful Life of Grace - FREE! - https://www.scienceofsainthood.com/...
Dec 08, 2022•29 min
St. John of the Cross is one of the most celebrated, yet misunderstood spiritual teachers in the Catholic faith. But the more we understand the mystical and powerful teaching of this spiritual giant, the more deeply we'll move into relationship with Christ. Join Matthew Leonard and Fr. Donald Haggerty as they unveil the beautiful teaching of the Mystical Doctor. Topics covered include: • What are some common obstacles to deeper prayer? • What is the real role of asceticism? • The importance of "...
Nov 10, 2022•56 min
Ever wondered exactly how Catholics are supposed to interpret and read the Bible? Is there a pattern or priority order we're supposed to follow? Matthew Leonard is joined by Father Michael Mitchell and his brother, Father Jason Mitchell, for a highly informative talk on the 4 senses of Scripture and the basics of interpretation. This is really important because if you don't really know how to approach Scripture properly, not only will your personal reading suffer, but your participation in the m...
Oct 04, 2022•55 min
Prayer is an art that needs to be practiced properly and authentic meditation is an absolutely necessary part of every Catholic's day. As St. Teresa of Avila declared, "How often I failed in my duty to God, because I was not leaning on the strong pillar of prayer." In this episode, ScienceOfSainthood.com founder, Matthew Leonard, provides a primer on Catholic meditation and then provides a guided audio meditation based on the spiritual classic "Introduction to the Devout Life" by St. Francis de ...
Aug 30, 2022•22 min
Ever wondered why the Catholic Church teaches Mary is the Mediatrix of Graces and Co-redemptix? It certainly sounds controversial doesn't it? Even a lot of Catholics don't fully understand it, much less Protestants. In fact, famous Protestant evangelist Dr. Ray Comfort - popular for the "Way of the Master" series with actor Kirk Cameron - recently posted a video that maligned Catholics for our beliefs about Our Lady - a video that showed Matthew Leonard teaching about Mary - so Matthew decided t...
Jun 30, 2022•30 min
Matthew Leonard is joined by Fr. Gregory Pine to dive into the power of the virtue of prudence. Everyone thinks prudence equals pansy. Not even close. This is an extremely enlightening discussion that can help you boldly order your life and understand why prudence has a kind of pride of place in the virtues. 🟡 SIGN UP for the FREE STREAMING of St. Teresa of Avila's 9 Grades of Prayer! https://www.scienceofsainthood.com/
Mar 08, 2022•47 min
This is the first lesson of a powerful, FREE Lenten video series by Matthew Leonard and the Science of Sainthood. Let the Doctor of Prayer lead into the inferno of Christ's love! Make Lent matter this year! Sign up at www.ScienceOfSainthood.com .
Feb 09, 2022•24 min
Matthew Leonard and Brant Pitre dive into a discussion of meditation and authentic Catholic spirituality that will leave you thirsting for God. The spiritual life is what Jesus calls the "one thing necessary" in Luke 10:42. Topics covered include: What are the Jewish roots of prayer? How specific virtues oppose specific vices What are the Jewish roots of prayer? Why meditation is a key to happiness What does it mean to love the Lord with "all your mind" What is the difference between meditation ...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 119
Have you ever wondered how is it that new terms you had never heard of like “woke,” “transgender,” “privilege” are suddenly everywhere? It’s like overnight these words just show up and are being spoken about by everyone. Well, it’s not spontaneous. It’s planned…and it’s called “idea laundering.” In a shorter, follow-up to my recent full interview with Noelle Mering on Marxism and the Woke Movement, we discuss the way in which our Catholic faith is being attacked on all sides at once. It’s a quic...
Nov 03, 2021•18 min
How in the world did we get here? How have things gone so far downhill, so fast? Organized violence. Churches burning. Society in chaos on multiple levels. What has happened? Join Matthew Leonard and author Noelle Mering as they zero in on the "woke" movement – what it is, where it comes from, and what it wants. But this isn’t about politics. It’s about spirituality. It’s about the human person. It’s about an attempted radical reshaping of who we are in and of ourselves that is fundamentally fla...
Oct 14, 2021•59 min
Dr. Brant Pitre joins Matthew Leonard to discuss why - contrary to popular opinion - we can pretty much know St. Joseph wasn't an elderly man who was simply commissioned to care for Mary like a grandpa. Also, make sure to check out Matthew and Brant's other St. Joseph Youtube video titled Dr. Brant Pitre Reveals the Scriptural Secrets of St Joseph. https://youtu.be/YimyO1YZMIY 🟡 Experience 20 FREE Video Lessons of Authentic, Powerful Catholic Spiritual formation in the SCIENCE OF SAINTHOOD! htt...
Sep 21, 2021•10 min
