Catholic Theology Show podcast

Catholic Theology Show

Presented by Ave Maria University, Dr. Michael Dauphinais, Chair and Professor of Theology, sits down with colleagues and friends to discuss Catholic theology. Ave Maria is a Catholic University located in Southwest Florida. This Catholic podcast covers themes such as the value of a Catholic higher education, religious liberty, how to pray, the philosophies of Thomas Aquinas and more!

Presented by Ave Maria University, Dr. Michael Dauphinais, Chair and Professor of Theology, sits down with colleagues and friends to discuss Catholic theology. Ave Maria is a Catholic University located in Southwest Florida. This Catholic podcast covers themes such as the value of a Catholic higher education, religious liberty, how to pray, the philosophies of Thomas Aquinas and more!

 

#167

How to Heal Modern Medicine w/ Dr. Aaron Kheriaty | Ep. 168

How can Catholics address the ethical dilemmas in modern medicine and public health policy... more

09 Dec 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:23

09 Dec 2025


#166

The Intellectual Life and Family Life w/ Kara Johnson, John Mortensen, and Beth Mortensen | Ep. 167

In this special live episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Host Dr. Michael Dauphinais w... more

03 Dec 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:30

03 Dec 2025


#165

The Summa for Beginners: The Sacraments w/Dr. Roger Nutt | Ep. 166

How can Catholics understand the sacraments through Saint Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Theologic... more

25 Nov 2025

56 MINS

56:34

25 Nov 2025


#164

The Summa for Beginners: Understanding Christ w/Fr. Guy Mansini | Ep. 165

How can Catholics deepen their understanding of Jesus Christ through Saint Thomas Aquinas’... more

18 Nov 2025

59 MINS

59:38

18 Nov 2025


#163

The Summa for Beginners: The Moral Life w/Fr. Romanus Cessario O.P. | Ep. 164

How can Catholics understand the moral life within the framework of Saint Thomas Aquinas’s... more

11 Nov 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:23

11 Nov 2025


#162

The Summa for Beginners: God and Creation w/Dr. Daniel Lendman | Ep. 163

How can Catholics deepen their understanding of God and His creation through the lens of S... more

04 Nov 2025

56 MINS

56:37

04 Nov 2025


#161

The Summa for Beginners: Aquinas and Theology w/Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. | Ep. 162

How can Catholics approach the study of theology through the lens of Saint Thomas Aquinas?... more

28 Oct 2025

58 MINS

58:55

28 Oct 2025


#160

Celebrating Three Years of The Catholic Theology Show w/ Dr. Michael Dauphinais | Ep. 160

What does it mean to evangelize through theology in a world of bad ideas about God and dee... more

21 Oct 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:05

21 Oct 2025


#159

How Theology Answers the Questions of Philosophy w/ Fr. James Brent, O.P. | Ep. 159

How can Catholics engage with the mystery of God through reason and faith? Dr. Michael Da... more

14 Oct 2025

57 MINS

57:09

14 Oct 2025


#158

The Role of Beauty in the Catholic Life w/ Dr. Janice Chik Breidenbach

How does beauty guide Catholics toward God and shape their moral and spiritual lives? Dr.... more

07 Oct 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:02

07 Oct 2025


#157

The Power and Purpose of Redemptive Suffering w/ Megan Hjelmstad | Ep. 157

How can Catholics find meaning in suffering and grow closer to God through it? Dr. Michael... more

30 Sep 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:14

30 Sep 2025


#156

Analog Hunger in a Digital World w/ Dr. Paul Vitz | Ep. 156

How can we find authentic identity in an increasingly digital world? Dr. Michael Dauphina... more

23 Sep 2025

51 MINS

51:35

23 Sep 2025


#155

A Catholic Perspective on Miracles w/ Anthony DeStefano | Ep. 155

How can Catholics faithfully approach the concept of miracles and prayer? Dr. Michael Dau... more

16 Sep 2025

48 MINS

48:13

16 Sep 2025


#154

The Crisis of Faith and Vatican II w/ Dr. Larry Chapp | Ep. 154

What caused the crisis of faith in the Catholic Church following Vatican II? Dr. Michael ... more

09 Sep 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:04

09 Sep 2025


#153

Confronting Conflicts between Faith & Science w/ Fr. Robert Spitzer | Ep. 153

How can Catholics address the perceived conflict between faith and science to strengthen b... more

02 Sep 2025

51 MINS

51:19

02 Sep 2025


#152

The Role of Governance in Christian Life w/ Dr. Donald Prudlo | Ep. 152

Why is governance essential for fostering Christian perfection and societal order? Dr. Mi... more

26 Aug 2025

57 MINS

57:49

26 Aug 2025


#151

Catholic Perspectives on Sexuality, Gender, and Human Nature w/ Dr. Michele Schumacher | Ep. 151

How can Catholics engage with contemporary debates on sexuality and gender through a lens ... more

19 Aug 2025

55 MINS

55:28

19 Aug 2025


#150

Jesus Christ and Vatican II: The Scandal of Particularity w/ Dr. Eduardo Echeverria | Ep. 150

How does the Catholic Church understand the unique role of Jesus Christ in salvation? Dr.... more

12 Aug 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:45

12 Aug 2025


#149

The Habsburg Way: Seven Rules for Turbulent Times w/ Archduke Eduard Habsburg | Ep. 149

How can the historical wisdom of the Habsburg dynasty guide us in modern times?  Dr. Micha... more

05 Aug 2025

54 MINS

54:02

05 Aug 2025


#148

How to Be Social Without Losing Your Soul w/ Dr. Michael Dauphinais | Ep. 148

How can Catholics navigate the challenges of modern social interactions while staying true... more

29 Jul 2025

54 MINS

54:17

29 Jul 2025


#147

Understanding Just War Theory in the Catholic Tradition w/ Dr. Joseph Capizzi | Ep. 147

How does the Catholic tradition address the complex reality of war?  Dr. Michael Dauphinai... more

22 Jul 2025

58 MINS

58:27

22 Jul 2025


#146

Faith, Science, and the Redemptive Value of Suffering w/ Dr. Robert Redfield | Ep. 146

How can a Catholic scientist navigate the intersection of faith, medicine, and public heal... more

15 Jul 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:12

15 Jul 2025


#145

Exploring the Catholic Spiritual Life w/ Fr Thomas Joseph White, O.P. | Ep. 145

How can Catholics deepen their spiritual life through theology and contemplation?  In this... more

08 Jul 2025

59 MINS

59:25

08 Jul 2025


#144

The Biblical Roots of the Jubilee Year w/ Dr. John Bergsma | Ep. 144

What is the significance of the Jubilee Year in the Bible, and how does it relate to Jesus... more

01 Jul 2025

59 MINS

59:32

01 Jul 2025


#143

Recovering Wonder in a Disenchanted Age w/ Dr. Kyle Washut | Ep. 143

How can Catholics rediscover a sense of wonder in a world that feels disconnected from mea... more

24 Jun 2025

57 MINS

57:45

24 Jun 2025


#142

A Catholic Response to the Postmodern Crisis of Identity w/ Dr. Angela Franks | Ep. 142

How can faithful Catholics understand and navigate the modern crisis of identity? Today, D... more

17 Jun 2025

55 MINS

55:12

17 Jun 2025


#141

Aquinas and the Truth of Faith w/ Fr. Michael Sherwin O.P. | Ep. 141

How can St. Thomas Aquinas help address the modern crisis of belief? Today, Dr. Michael Da... more

11 Jun 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:32

11 Jun 2025