The Road to Emmaus with Scott Hahn - podcast cover

The Road to Emmaus with Scott Hahn

From the St. Paul Center, the Road to Emmaus with Scott Hahn presents the deeply biblical roots of Catholic teaching and practice. Join him to learn how Sacred Scripture forms and informs our notions of morality and spirituality, liturgy and the sacraments, and so much more.

Episodes

Friendship and Evangelization

The friendship between St. Paul and St. Luke impacted the spread of the faith and the history of the Church—and it shows the importance of strong Christian friendship. Learn More Get ready for the new liturgical year with John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C . Friendship was the key to the early Church’s growth. Learn more in Mike Aquilina’s Friendship and the Fathers: How the Early Church Evangelized . We all want authentic friendship. Read mor...

Nov 17, 202116 min

Evangelizing the Culture Like St. Paul

How do we share the Gospel with unbelievers? St. Paul’s Areopagus Sermon in Acts 17 is a powerful example of how we can engage the culture. Learn More Discover the deeper meanings of the Scriptures in John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C . In order to share the Gospel with skeptics, we need to engage the language of the culture. Read more in this blog. Find straightforward and compassionate answers to difficult questions in Fr. Carter Griffin’s ...

Nov 10, 202124 min

What’s the Big Idea?

Scott Hahn looks at the big picture idea of covenant as a way to unlock the Scriptures, revealing our place in God's family. Learn More Get the most out of Mass with John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C . Discover the big picture of the Bible in our most foundational Scripture study, Genesis to Jesus . The “Our Father” reveals something essential about our relationship with God. Learn more in this blog....

Nov 03, 202144 min

The Communion of Saints

Discover what the Church teaches about saints and the souls in purgatory on this episode, and what it means for us on earth. Learn More Go deeper into the Scriptures and the Mass with John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C . What does the Church teach about purgatory? Read more in this blog by Curtis Martin. Introduce children to heavenly friends both old and new in Saints Around the World ....

Oct 27, 202134 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Living Out the Priesthood with Fr. Mike Schmitz

Learn More Priests can root their priesthood in the Scriptures and the Eucharist at the St. Paul Center’s three annual Priest Conferences . John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord series offers reflections on the Sunday Mass readings for both priests and laity alike. Why do we call priests “father”? Learn more in this blog....

Oct 20, 202150 minSeason 3Ep. 7

The Unpardonable Sin

Learn More Discover the deeper meaning of many more Scripture passages and go deeper into the Mass with John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C . Place your trust in God’s mercy with Jesus I Trust in You: A 30-Day Personal Retreat with the Litany of Trust . Scott Hahn and Ralph Martin discuss how the Holy Spirit wants to renew the Church in this episode of The Road to Emmaus ....

Oct 13, 202122 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Debunking the Scripture Skeptics: Interview with Bill Ghent of Divine Mercy Radio

The only thing Scripture critics aren’t critical of is their own skepticism. But in this interview, Scott Hahn reveals the hidden flaws and agendas behind the pseudo-scientific approach to the Bible that has caused a devastating loss of faith not only in Scripture but in the Church, the Mass, and the Eucharist. Learn More Learn how to answer the most common objections and misconceptions on Scripture in The Decline and Fall of Sacred Scripture: How the Bible Became a Secular Book . Find out exact...

Oct 06, 202143 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Why Do Catholics Venerate Relics? with Fr. Carlos Martins

The Bible and the tradition of the Church both reveal that God works through the relics of His saints. Fr. Carlos Martins shares the miraculous power of relics that he’s witnessed through his ministry Treasures of the Church. Learn More Go deeper in the Scriptures we hear at Sunday Mass with John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord . Introduce kids to friends in heaven in Saints Around the World by Meg Hunter-Kilmer. The saints are powerful intercessors against the devil. Learn more in Exorcism: The ...

Sep 29, 202138 minSeason 3Ep. 4

The Road to Damascus and the Power of Grace

St. Paul’s conversion experience on the road to Damascus is anything but typical—but we can still learn something important about our own ongoing conversion. Learn More The liturgical year exposes us to so many of the Scriptures, but do we understand them? Do deeper into the Sunday readings with John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C . Don’t fall for politicizing the Bible. Read more in this blog. Scott Hahn discusses St. Paul’s influence on his o...

Sep 22, 202138 minSeason 3Ep. 3

The Road to Emmaus as Conversion

The journey on the Road to Emmaus is one of the best Bible studies ever, with Jesus Himself leading it. But it’s also a story of conversion—and it points to the importance of our own ongoing conversion. Learn More Why is studying Scripture faithfully so important? Scott Hahn and Benjamin Wiker examine how poor Scripture scholarship led to a crisis of faith in The Decline and Fall of Sacred Scripture . We’re all called to ongoing conversion, and God will give us the grace necessary. Learn more in...

Sep 15, 202133 minSeason 3Ep. 2