Outside the Walls with Timothy Putnam

#166: Abby Johnson - Helping people leave the Abortion Industry

outsidethewalls — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 11:00:00 -0500

Abby Johnson, founder of And Then There were None (www.abortionworker.com) and keynote speaker at this year’s Tulsa March for Life, talks about how she left the abortion industry, and how she helps others to do the same.

A Reading from St. Clement I

#165: Charles Beard - Being Recipients and Conduits of the Epiphany

outsidethewalls — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 11:00:00 -0500

Charles Beard, Deacon Candidate for the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma, talks with us about being both recipients of, and conduits for, the Epiphany of the Lord.

A Reading from Saint Leo the Great

#164: Adam Conque — Letting the Incarnation inform your New Years Resolutions

outsidethewalls — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 11:56:44 -0500

Adam Conque, Deacon Aspirant for the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana, talks with us about his family’s holiday traditions and encourages us to let the Incarnation of Christ influence our New Year’s Resolutions.

A Reading from Saint Hippolytus

#163: Joe Heschmeyer — The Mystery of the Incarnation

outsidethewalls — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 11:00:00 -0500

Joe Heschmeyer, from ShamelessPopery.com, joins us to marvel at the mystery of the Incarnation, and helps us make sense of the implications of so great a mystery.

A Reading from St. Augustine

#162: Bo Bonner — Joy in the Waiting, Gaudate in Advent

outsidethewalls — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 11:00:00 -0500

Bo Bonner, Host of The Uncommon Good, discusses joy in the waiting — Gaudete Sunday in Advent — and how his family manages to observes the season of Advent, even when visiting family that doesn’t hold the tradition.

A Reading from St. Leo the Great

#161: Christopher Altieri — Advent as a Season of Waiting

outsidethewalls — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 12:51:40 -0500

Christopher Altieri, from Vatican Radio, joins us to talk about Advent as a season of Waiting for the Kingdom of God. He also shares his Advent and Christmas experiences as an American raising kids in Rome.

A Reading from St. Cyprian on Patience

#160: Haley Stewart — Celebrating the Liturgical Year

outsidethewalls — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 13:27:53 -0500

Haley Stewart, who blogs at CarrotsforMichaelmas.com, shares her family’s journey toward celebrating the liturgical calendar, and gives some practical advice for how you might begin to commemorate the feasts and the fasts in the Church Year.

A Reading from St. Augustine

#159: Robert and Brittany Dalton — When Saying Yes to God is Difficult

outsidethewalls — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 11:00:00 -0500

Robert and Brittany Dalton are an inspiration, not only because they exemplify the marriage vows, having weathered sickness and health, plenty and want, better and worse, but also because of their commitment to say “Yes” to God even when it is difficult.

A Reading from Quas Primas

#158: Kevin Vost, PSY.D. — Loneliness

outsidethewalls — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 11:00:00 -0500

This Week on Outside the Walls: Dr. Kevin Vost, author of The Catholic Guide to Loneliness, joins us to talk about how to overcome our loneliness, and how to help those around us who are lonely.

We celebrate the third anniversary of Outside the Walls.

A reading from St. Gregory of Nyssa

#157: Dr. Charlie Camosy — On Adoption

outsidethewalls — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 11:00:00 -0500

Dr. Charlie Camosy, Associate Professor of Theological Ethics at Fordham University, and Adoptive Father of three siblings, talks about adoption, faith, and family.

A Second Century Homily

#156: David Niles — Trusting God in the Interruptions

outsidethewalls — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 11:00:00 -0500

David Niles, President of St. Michael Catholic Radio, reflects on the 3rd Anniversary of the radio station, and on finding God in life’s interruptions.

A reading from St. Cyril of Jerusalem

#155: Dr. Chad Gerber — An All Saints Story

outsidethewalls — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 11:00:00 -0500

Dr. Chad Gerber shares the story of his 11-year-old daughter Evie’s passing on All Hallows Eve 2015.

He shares both grief and joy with us as he reflects on ground zero of the communion of the saints.

A reading from St. Clement

#154: Joe Heschmeyer — Purgatory and Indulgences

outsidethewalls — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 11:00:51 -0500

Joe Heschmeyer, award-winning author of ShamelessPopery.com talks Purgatory and Indulgences, and how their misuse and misunderstanding served as a catalyst for Martin Luther’s actions.

A reading from St. Augustine

#153: Tony Vasinda — Threshold Conversations and Evangelization

outsidethewalls — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 11:00:00 -0500

Tony Vasinda talks about his new podcast, and the importance of having ‘Threshold conversations.’

The First Step in Evangelization is Listening.

A Treatise on John by St. Augustine

#152: Steve the Missionary — Getting to Know Mary as our Mother

outsidethewalls — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 11:00:00 -0500

Catholic YouTube Superstar Steve the Missionary brings the Cradle vs Convert Smackdown: Mary our Mother edition.

We talk about what Converts can learn from Cradle-Catholics regarding Marian Devotion.

A reading on Meditating on the Life of Christ from St. Bernard

#151: Steve Karlen — 40 Days for Life, A Story instead of Statistics

outsidethewalls — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 10:57:56 -0500

Steve Karlen, Director of North American Campaigns for 40 Days for Life, joins us to talk about the current campaign of 40 Days for Life. We'll discuss the importance of an individual story in the midst of a sea of statistics, and what to do when you feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the task.

A Reading from St. Polycarp

#150: Allison Gingras — Combating Anxiety through Devotional Practice

outsidethewalls — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 11:00:00 -0500

Allison Gingras, founder of Reconciled to You ministries, talks about how the practice of devotions has helped calm her anxiety. She suggests practical ways that you can approach the practice of devotion.

A reading from the Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales

#149: Bo Bonner — How to Disagree without being Disagreeable

outsidethewalls — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 10:50:42 -0500

Bo Bonner, co-host of The Uncommon Good, talks about how to disagree without being disagreeable. We explore what Charity requires of us in contentious discussion.

A reading from St. Andrew of Crete

#148: Sam Rocha — DACA and the Dignity of the Human Person

outsidethewalls — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 11:00:00 -0500

Dr. Samuel D. Rocha joins us to talk about #DACA, the dignity of the human person, and the common good from both a principled and a personal perspective.
We look at how disaster and crisis help crystallize our focus. A Statement from the Bishops of Oklahoma

A Statement from the Bishops of Oklahoma

#147: Joe McClane & Fr. Brian O’Brien — Our Catholic Response to Disaster

outsidethewalls — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 11:00:00 -0500

Joe McLane, General Manager of the Guadalupe Catholic Radio station in Houston, and Houston native Fr. Brian O’Brien talk to us about our Catholic response to disaster, and give us practical ways to make a difference on the Ground in Texas.

A reading from St. John Chrysostom

#146: Fr. Peter Mangum — A Catholic Retrospective: 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation

outsidethewalls — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 11:00:00 -0500

Fr. Peter Mangum talks about his upcoming podcast “A Catholic Retrospective” which, on the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, examines the causal issues to help equip you for conversations with your friends and family.

A reading from St. Cyprian

#145: Sr. Theresa Aletheia, FSP — Remember Your Death

outsidethewalls — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 11:00:00 -0500

Sr. Theresa Aletheia, FSP reflects on the link between our impending deaths and our pursuit of holiness. We talk skulls and sanctity on this #MementoMori episode!

A reading from St. John Eudes

#144: Fr. Andrew Strobl — Remember Your Baptism

outsidethewalls — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 09:48:23 -0500

Father Andrew Strobl joins us to discuss the sacrament of Baptism and its relationship to Justification. Listen to a bonus unbroadcast segment is available at http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls.

A reading from St. Maximilian Kolbe

#143: Matt Swaim — Counter-Cultural or Creators of Culture?

outsidethewalls — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 10:42:38 -0500

Matt Swaim joins us to discuss the difference between being Catholics who are counter-cultural and Catholics who are creators of culture.

A reading from St Alphonsus Liguori.

Visit patreon.com/outsidethewalls for unbroadcast segments

#142: Fr. Jacob Boddicker, SJ — Confession

outsidethewalls — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 11:00:00 -0500

Fr. Jacob Boddicker, SJ joins us to discuss his early priesthood, his recent reflections on the sacrament of Reconciliation, and the importance of confession in your life as a Catholic.

A reading from the Constitutions of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

#141: Sam & Angela Jennings — Tuesday Vespers

outsidethewalls — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 11:00:00 -0500

Sam and Angela Jennings talk about their practice of hosting community Vespers (evening prayer) in their home each Tuesday night and give tips for how you might foster community in your parish.

A reading from St. Gregory the Great.

#140: Dcn Keith Strohm — Evangelism

outsidethewalls — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 11:00:00 -0500

Deacon Keith Strohm, Author of Jesus: The Story You Thought You Knew, talks about the importance of our experience and proclamation of “the Kerygma” — the basic Gospel Message.

A reading from The Journey of the Mind to God by St. Bonaventure.

#139: Sherry Weddell — Evangelism

outsidethewalls — Sat, 08 Jul 2017 11:00:00 -0500

Sherry Weddell, Co-Founder of the Catherine of Siena Institute (http://www.siena.org) talks about her new book, Fruitful Discipleship, and the changing landscape of evangelism within the Church.

A reading from Pastores Dabo Vobis.

#138: Bp. Gerard Battersby — Unleash the Gospel Pastoral Letter

outsidethewalls — Sat, 01 Jul 2017 11:00:00 -0500

Most Rev. Gerard Battersby, Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit, talks about the new pastoral letter “Unleash the Gospel” and the process by which the Archdiocese is equipping its parishioners for missionary discipleship.

A reading from Unleash the Gospel.

For extra unbroadcast content with Bishop Battersby, become a supporter of the show at www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls.

#137: Bp. Michael Sheridan — Evangelism

outsidethewalls — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 11:00:00 -0500

Bishop Michael Sheridan, of the diocese of Colorado Springs, talks with us about the role of families in evangelism, and pragmatic steps to encountering God in the Sacraments.

A reading from St. Augustine on the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist.

#136: Joe Heschmeyer — Love Precedes Evangelism

outsidethewalls — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 10:00:00 -0500

An encounter with Love always precedes evangelism. Our Rome correspondent, Joe Heschmeyer, joins us to discuss the role of encounter and shares the story of his initial and ongoing encounter with the love of God.

A reading from Evangelii Gaudium

#135: Tim Glemkowski — Evangelism and Detroit’s New Pastoral Letter

outsidethewalls — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 10:00:00 -0500

Tim Glemkowski, president of the L’Alto Catholic Institute, talks about evangelization and the Archdiocese of Detroit’s new pastoral letter, Unleash the Gospel. www.unleashthegospel.com

A reading from Evangelii Nuntiandi

#134: Sr. Mary Karolyn — The Person and Role of the Holy Spirit

outsidethewalls — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 09:59:34 -0500

Sr. Mary Karolyn, of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George, discusses the person and role of the Holy Spirit, and how her relationship with the Holy Spirit helped clarify her vocation.

A reading from St. Irenaeus on the Sending of the Holy Spirit and the Pentecost Sequence

#133: Dr. Pia de Solenni — When Women Pray

outsidethewalls — Sat, 27 May 2017 09:35:14 -0500

Dr. Pia de Solenni (www.moraltheologian.com) discusses the ways in which authentic femininity manifests in prayer, and the new book to which she contributed “When Women Pray” available on Sophia Institute Press.

An Invocation of the Holy Spirit by St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi.

#132: Kristin Putnam — Anniversary Reflection on Marriage

outsidethewalls — Sat, 20 May 2017 10:00:00 -0500

It’s a different sort of show this week. Kristin Putnam (my Darling Bride) joins the show for an intimate reflection on our first 11 years of marriage. Join us as we share our thoughts with one another.

#131: Bp. Daniel Mueggenborg – The Universal Call to Holiness

outsidethewalls — Sat, 13 May 2017 12:00:00 -0500

Bishop-Elect Daniel Mueggenborg talks about his encounter with the first American-born martyr, Fr. Stanley Rother, and with St. Teresa of Calcutta.

We discuss the place of service in the Christian Life, and the Universal Call to Holiness.

A Reading from St. Peter Chrysologus

#130: Dr. Ray Guarendi — Parenting - Advice Worth Ignoring

outsidethewalls — Sat, 06 May 2017 10:48:33 -0500

Dr. Ray Guarendi, Clinical psychologist, father of 10, New York Times best-selling author, discusses his new book “Advice worth Ignoring” which contains proven strategies for effective and loving discipline, and gives solid reasons for why listening to the experts is not always your best option.

#129: Chuck Neff — Spiritual Direction, Marriage Enrichment

outsidethewalls — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 18:37:47 -0500

Chuck Neff, Host of The Inner Life on Relevant Radio, discusses Spiritual Direction, and Personal & Marital Growth.

Our reading from Church History is from the Dialogue on Divine Providence by St. Catherine of Siena.

#128: Jeremy Priest — The Octave and Feast of Easter

outsidethewalls — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 12:00:00 -0500

Jeremy Priest, the Director of Family Life and Pro-Life Activities for the Diocese of Tulsa, discusses the origin and practice of the Octave of Easter.

We hear a homily on the Octave of Easter by Saint Augustine.

#127: Dr. Douglas Beaumont — Holy Saturday Special - Conversion Story

outsidethewalls — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 09:58:07 -0500

A Holy Saturday special
Christ died for your specific sins
Dr. Doug Beaumont discusses his conversion to the Catholic Church
An Ancient Homily from Holy Saturday

#126: Dr. David Franks — On Suffering

outsidethewalls — Sat, 08 Apr 2017 14:00:00 -0500

Dr. David Franks joins us and talks about how Christ suffered for us, and how our suffering can be a participation in his.

A reading from Spe Salvi.

#125: Adam Conque — Scrupulosity, Laxity, and the Little Way in Between

outsidethewalls — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 16:18:42 -0500

We talk about Lauren K and our opportunity/responsibility to help those entering religious vocations, even as they will help us through their vocations later.

Adam Conque of Christ our King Radio in Lafayette, LA talks about the Little Way in between the extremes of Scrupulosity and Laxity in our Lenten disciplines.

A reading from St. Francis de Sales introduction to the Devout Life.

#124: Fr. Michael Kerper — The Art of Answering a Question

outsidethewalls — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 14:03:00 -0500

Fr. Michael Kerper talks about the new Sophia Institute Press compilation of his long-standing column answering questions pertaining to the Faith.

Buy the book “A Priest Answers 27 Questions You Never Thought You’d Ask.”

Like the show? Leave me a review on iTunes.

#123: Marcel LeJeune — Overcoming Habitual Sin

outsidethewalls — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 15:30:00 -0500

Author Marcel LeJeune talks about overcoming habitual sin. We talk about the addictive nature of pornography, how to help a loved one overcome the addiction, and how to protect your kids in an increasingly graphic world.

For Help:

Get ‘Cleansed’ available at store.pauline.org

Recovery Program - www.reclaimsexualhealth.com

Recovery Program - integrityrestored.com

Web Filter and helpful e-books - http://www.covenanteyes.com/e-books/

#122: Dr. Joseph Capizzi — CUA’s Catholic Social Doctrine Certificate

outsidethewalls — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 16:30:00 -0500

Dr. Joseph Capizzi talks about the role of Catholic Social Doctrine in the average layperson’s life, and discusses the new Catholic Social Doctrine online course from the Catholic University of America.

To register, visit CSDCertificate.com.

#121: Mark Shea — Lenten Disciplines

outsidethewalls — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 15:10:00 -0500

Mark Shea, Catholic author and blogger, talks to us about his Lenten Disciplines, and explains what it means to ‘Offer it Up.’

#120: Matt Swaim — Lenten Disciplines

outsidethewalls — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 15:08:00 -0500

The Venerable Matt Swaim, of the Coming Home Network International, talks to us about his Lenten Disciplines.

#119: Jessee Weiler — Transfigured: Young Adult Liturgy Conference

outsidethewalls — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 15:04:00 -0500

Jessee Weiler, of the Liturgical Institute, talks to us about the Transfigured: Young Adult Liturgy Conference which will take place in Chicago, IL on April 22nd.

#118: Bp. Eusebio Elizondo, M.Sp.S. — Refugees and Immigration

outsidethewalls — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 15:01:00 -0500

Bishop Eusebio Elizondo, member of the USCCB Committee on Migration, talks about the Catholic position on Immigration and its connection to the Dignity of the Human Person.

#117: Vicki Burbach — Spiritual Reading

outsidethewalls — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 14:57:00 -0500

Vicki Burbach talks about her new book ‘How to Read Your Way to Heaven: A Spiritual Reading Program for the Worst of Sinners, the Greatest of Saints, and Everyone in Between’ available on Sophia Institute Press.

#116: Christina Kleehammer — Conversion Story

outsidethewalls — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 14:54:00 -0500

Christina Kleehammer talks about her conversion, her blog at FindingChristInAStory.com, and shared history.

#115: Sr. Maria Grace Dateno — Gospel Time Trekkers

outsidethewalls — Sat, 21 Jan 2017 14:50:00 -0500

Sr. Maria Grace Dateno, FSP talks about her book series “The Gospel Time Trekkers,” and intuitive ways to introduce children to Scripture, and foster a love for Jesus.

#114: JonMarc Grodi — Catholics and Scripture

outsidethewalls — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:47:00 -0500

JonMarc Grodi of the Coming Home Network International talks about the role of Scripture in the life of a Catholic and introduces a great tool from the Coming Home Network to help you read through the Bible and the Catechism in a year.

#113: Jason Gale — The Meaning of Epiphany

outsidethewalls — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 14:44:00 -0500

Jason Gale, Director of the Catechist Formation Program at Aquinas College, talks about Epiphany.

#112: Sr. Theresa Aletheia Nobel, FSP — Living the Fullness of the Christmas Season

outsidethewalls — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 14:41:00 -0500

Sr. Theresa Aletheia encourages us to keep celebrating through the whole Christmas season.

#111: Joe Heschmeyer — Christmas Eve Special

outsidethewalls — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 14:39:00 -0500

Joe Heschmeyer joins us from Rome for our Christmas Eve Special

#110: Katie Sciba — Hope in Advent: Trusting God in Difficulty

outsidethewalls — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 14:31:00 -0500

Kati Sciba from TheCatholicWife.net talks about the Annoyance of Advent, and how to Trust God in Difficulty.

#109: David Russell Mosely — Myth, Legend, and Truth, and the Interplay at Christ

outsidethewalls — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 14:20:00 -0500

David Russell Mosely, author of “On The Edges of Elfland: A Fairy-Tale for Grownups” talks about the role of Myth in teaching Truth.

#108: Matt Swaim — Waiting for Christmas: The Purpose of Advent

outsidethewalls — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 14:17:00 -0500

Matt Swaim from the Coming Home Network International, talks about making the most of Advent.

#107: John Paul and Annie Deddens —PrayMoreNovenas.com Advent Retreat

outsidethewalls — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 14:13:00 -0500

John Paul and Annie Deddens talk about their work with PrayMoreNovenas.com and promote their online Advent Retreat.

#106: Fr. Tony Stephens, C.P.M. — The End of the Year of Mercy

outsidethewalls — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 14:07:00 -0500

Fr. Tony Stephens, C.P.M. from the Fathers of Mercy talks about the Year of Mercy, and where to go from here.

#105: Jason Hall — Our Catholic Duty, Post-Election

outsidethewalls — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 14:03:00 -0500

Jason Hall, the Executive Director of the Catholic Conference of Kentucky, talks about our Catholic duty following the election.

#104: Rebecca Bratten Weiss & Matthew Tyson — The New Pro-Life Movement

outsidethewalls — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 11:22:00 -0500

Rebecca Bratten Weiss and Matthew Tyson, co-founders of the New Pro-Life Movement, talk about the need for a new approach to the Pro-Life Movement.

Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Medium.com.

#103: Trey Johnson — A Respite from Politics: Friendship

outsidethewalls — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 13:58:00 -0500

Let’s take a break from politics and talk about friendship with my friend (and Godfather of our sixth child), Trey Johnson.

#102: Adam Conque & Casey Trahan — Catholic Radio: Engaging the Culture

outsidethewalls — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 13:53:00 -0500

Adam Conque & Casey Trahan talk about Engaging the Culture through Catholic Raio

#101: Fr. Edwin Leahy, OSB — St. Benedict Prep: Engaging the Culture

outsidethewalls — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 13:47:00 -0500

Fr. Edwin Leahy recounts the fall and rise of St. Benedict Prep; and the power of permanence and place.

#100: Patrick Coffin — Engaging the Culture

outsidethewalls — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 13:44:00 -0500

Patrick Coffin talks about his next steps now that he’s leaving Catholic Answers.

#099: Tom Hoopes — What Pope Francis Really Said

outsidethewalls — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 13:41:00 -0500

Tom Hoopes talks about his brand new book “What Pope Francis Really Said: Words of Comfort and Challenge” available now from Servant Books.

#098: Chene Heady — Numbering My Days

outsidethewalls — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 13:39:00 -0500

Chene Heady talks about his new book, “Numbering My Days: How the Liturgical Calendar Rearranged my Life” available on Ignatius Press.

#097: Steve Karlen — 40 Days for Life Bus Tour

outsidethewalls — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 13:36:00 -0500

Steve Karlen talks about what is new at 40 Days for Life. Visit http://www.40daysforlife.com to find a vigil near you. Visit https://40daysforlife.com/united/ to find one of the state-wide events.

#096: Rosalie Contrite — Faith and Art

outsidethewalls — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 13:32:00 -0500

Rosalie Contrite ofwww.contritecatholic.com talks about faith, art, and more.

#095: Sr. Margaret Kerry, FSP — Mother Theresa

outsidethewalls — Sat, 03 Sep 2016 13:29:00 -0500

Sister Margaret Kerry, FSP tells us about her experience meeting and corresponding with Mother Teresa.
Listen to our interview, here, and read more over at my blog.

#094: Lisa Hendey — Back to School, Back to Faith

outsidethewalls — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 13:23:00 -0500

Lisa Hendey, founder of CatholicMom.com, talks ‘A Catholic Mom’s Prayer companion’ and how to take this back to school season and use it to launch a brand new start to devotion.

#093: Joe Heschmeyer — World Youth Day

outsidethewalls — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 13:19:00 -0500

Joe Heschmeyer relates his experiences at World Youth Day.

#092: Rebecca Bratten Weiss — The Politics of Not Unfriending

outsidethewalls — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 13:14:00 -0500

Last week, Rebecca Bratten Weiss wrote a fascinating piece called The Politics of Not Unfriending.

Composite image from Rebecca Bratten Weiss and Stephanie McCabe

I need to know what you are thinking, o sharer of offensive material; I want to understand what motivates you, which preconceptions you’re clutching. I may be tempted to reduce you to a stereotype, but when I consider how humans interact I remember: you can’t work for social justice by fighting caricature

#091: Dcn. Greg Kandra — The Question of Female Deacons

outsidethewalls — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 13:12:00 -0500

Deacon Greg Kandra talks about the new commission studying the question of Female Deacons. If you’re nervous, or excited, or curious, or incensed, you aren’t going to want to miss this episode!

#090: Sam Rocha — Conscience & Voting

outsidethewalls — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 13:08:00 -0500

Sam Rocha, editor of Patheos’ Catholic Channel, talks about our duty to form our consciences, and how to go about forming our consciences. Over on my Patheos blog A Belief Observed, I wrote a piece to break out our conversation a little more fully (complete with linky goodness).

#089: Devin Rose — Navigating the Tiber & Pray Novena App

outsidethewalls — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 13:04:00 -0500

Tomorrow, we speak with Devin Rose about his new book “Navigating the Tiber,” and his new iOS app “Pray.”

#088 Charles Beard — #Slactivism

outsidethewalls — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 12:57:00 -0500

Charles Beard of the St. Zita Catholic Worker Community about ‪#‎HashtagsVsDialogue‬.

Here is his article on a completely different subject, and the initial reason he was going to be on air with me. We'll have to do another show on this: Christian Democracy: The Best and the Worst of the Benedict Option: Reflections from Clear Creek

#087: Andrew Whaley — Coffee, Community, Tangents

outsidethewalls — Sat, 09 Jul 2016 12:54:00 -0500

Andrew Whaley talks about good coffee and random tangents.

#086: David Niles & Adam Minihan — Masculinity

outsidethewalls — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 12:51:00 -0500

Adam and David of The Catholic Man Show chase tangents with me as we talk about Authentic Masculinity.

#085: Dr. Edward Sri —Married Life and Discipleship

outsidethewalls — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 12:48:00 -0500

Dr. Edward Sri talks about Married Life and living as a Disciple

#084: Bishop-Elect David Konderla & Deacon Sean O’Brien — Transition

outsidethewalls — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 12:08:00 -0500

Bishop-Elect David Konderla and Deacon Sean O’Brien as they approach their respective ordinations in the Diocese of Tulsa.

#083: Fr. Jim Sichko — The Meaning of Mercy

outsidethewalls — Sat, 11 Jun 2016 12:06:00 -0500

Fr. Jim Sichko, a Missionary of Mercy, talks about the true meaning of mercy.

#082: Fr. Jim Moster, O.M.F. Cap — The Capuchin Charism: Friars at the Mall

outsidethewalls — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 11:59:00 -0500

We talk about, Gorillas, the 12-year-old Jesus being left at the temple, The Capuchin Order, Friars hanging out at the Mall, and Much More!

#081: Marc Cardaronella — Keep Your Kids Catholic

outsidethewalls — Sat, 28 May 2016 11:10:00 -0500

Listen to learn how you can win “Keep your Kids Catholic” by Marc Cardaronella, courtesy of Ave Maria Press!

#080: Dr. John Cavadini — The Importance of Perspective: Framing our Apologetics

outsidethewalls — Sat, 21 May 2016 11:06:00 -0500

Dr. John Cavadini, the director of the Institute of Church Life at Notre Dame, talks with us about the importance of how we frame our apologetics.

#079: Marcus Grodi — The Power of Our Story: Witness

outsidethewalls — Sat, 14 May 2016 11:03:00 -0500

Marcus Grodi of the Coming Home Network International talks about the power that sharing our story can have in the lives of others.

#078: Scott Eric Alt — The Power of a Story: Perspective

outsidethewalls — Sat, 07 May 2016 11:01:00 -0500

Scott Alt discusses the power of perspective. We’ll talk about the Ascension, the latest apostolic exhortation, and the importance of our own life experience in determining how we view the world.

#077: Andy Gullahorn — The Power of a Story: Songwriting

outsidethewalls — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 10:57:00 -0500

Songwriter Andy Gullahorn discusses the power of a story in song, whether serious or humorous, to break through our defenses and foster true growth.

#076: Jonathan Ryan — The Power of a Story: Weird Fiction & Popular Piety

outsidethewalls — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 10:53:00 -0500

Join Timothy for an enthralling discussion with Jonathan Ryan of SickPilgrim about weird fiction, popular piety, and the power of a story.

#075: Mark Shea — Approaching Amoris Laetitia

outsidethewalls — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 10:48:00 -0500

Mark Shea joins Timothy to talk about how to approach a papal document. Especially one that is (by definition) not an infallible document.

#074: The Power of a Story

outsidethewalls — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 10:46:00 -0500

We discuss the value of our experience, and the transformative potential it has if we will share it.

#073: Dr. Peter Kreeft — How to Be Holy

outsidethewalls — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 10:42:00 -0500

Dr. Peter Kreeft discusses his new book ‘How to be Holy: First Steps in Becoming a Saint — A Festooning of Abandonment to Divine Providence’

#072: Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio — The Triduum

outsidethewalls — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 10:38:00 -0500

Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, of Dritaly.com talks about the Triduum (”Three Days”) preceding Easter.

#071: Saint Joseph

outsidethewalls — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 10:36:00 -0500

We Reflect on St. Joseph, on fatherhood, and on provision.

#070: Peter Epps — Living a Holy Life Between the Extremes

outsidethewalls — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 10:32:00 -0500

Peter G. Epps talks about his conversion and finding holiness between the extremes.

#069: Fr. Alan Carter — The Sacrament of Reconciliation

outsidethewalls — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 10:30:00 -0500

Fr. Alan Carter reveals what Confession is like from his side of the screen.

#068: Kristin Putnam — The Place of Almsgiving in Lent

outsidethewalls — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 10:27:00 -0500

My Beautiful Bride discusses the importance our family places on Almsgiving, and how it strengthens us spiritually in the season of Lent.

#067: Dr. Troy Hinkel — The Place of Prayer in Lent

outsidethewalls — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 10:22:00 -0500

Dr. Troy Hinkel from the Holy Family School of Faith talks about the place of prayer in the season of lent, and in the life of the Christian.