Catholic Exchange
The podcast for Catholic Exchange, your daily source for spiritual encouragement and information. Our goal is to help make saints in our time. Join editor Kristen Van Uden and several CE authors discussing articles and the latest topics.
Episodes
158 episodes since 2015
Adeodatus | The Renewal of Catholic Education feat. Dr. Alex Lessard
Dr. Alex Lessard joins the podcast to discuss the organization Adeodatus, "an educational nonprofit organized to support the ongoing renewal of Catholic liberal education through conferences, community-building, publication, consulting...
June 16, 2023
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30:28
The Vocation of Consecrated Virginity | feat. Mary Beth Bracy
Catholic Exchange contributor Mary Beth Bracy resolved on Divine Mercy Sunday to be "married to Jesus Christ immortal." She joins the podcast to share about her vocation as a Consecrated Virgin in the world. Mary Bet...
May 19, 2023
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19:59
Modern Miracles at Lourdes | feat. Marlene Watkins
Author Marlene Watkins joins the podcast to discuss her recent book
May 12, 2023
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33:04
The Real Marie Antoinette | feat. Elena Maria Vidal
Catholic historian and writer Elena Maria Vidal sets the record straight on the oft-maligned Catholic Queen of France and martyr of the Revolution. While candidly acknowledging the queen's faults, Elena's work paints a portrait of Marie Antoine...
April 28, 2023
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46:44
The Poetic Language of the Mass | feat. Fr. Michael Rennier
Fr. Michael Rennier joins the podcast to discuss his new book
April 21, 2023
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30:52
Be Healed | feat. Bob Schuchts
Catholic therapist and author Bob Schuchts joins the podcast to discuss the latest edition of his classic book Be Healed: A Guide to Encountering the Powerful Love of ...
April 14, 2023
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20:54
War on Virtue | feat. Bill Donohue
Longtime culture-warrior and conservative author Bill Donohue joins the podcast to discuss his new book
March 24, 2023
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22:14
The Habsburg Way | feat. Eduard Habsburg
In this episode, Kristen speaks with Archduke Eduard Habsburg, Hungarian Ambassador to the Holy See, about his forthcoming book The Habsburg Way.Eduard outlines seven rules for a holy and happy life, including:Get Ma...
March 17, 2023
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31:07
A Conversation with a Catholic Filmmaker | feat. Nicole Abisinio
In this episode, Catholic actress, speaker, and author of Pure Power Nicole Abisinio joins us to discuss her background and current work in Ca...
January 09, 2023
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34:13
Author Insights: an Insider Look at Catholic Publishing
Phillip Campbell is a Catholic author, teacher, publisher, and regular contributor to Catholic Exchange.Join us as we discuss:-The writing process from idea to execution-The future of Catholic literature-How...
November 30, 2022
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37:51
A Catholic 12-Step Program
This episode features Scott Weeman, founder of Catholic in Recovery, to discuss his latest book,
November 14, 2022
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26:00
The Brown Scapular - a Devotion for Everyone
In this episode, Kristen speaks with Fr. Jeffrey Kirby about his new book
November 09, 2022
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22:44
War & Peace: Bishop Sheen on Totalitarianism
Today, October 7, is the feast of Our Lady of Victory, commemorating the Catholic victory at the 1571 Battle of Lepanto through the faithful's recitation of the Rosary. In that spirit, CE editor Kristen Van Uden is joined by editor Al Smi...
October 07, 2022
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39:03
A Catholic Approach to Mental Health
Kristen is joined by Kimberly Perez, M.S., LMHC, Catholic Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the founder of Divine Mercy Healing & Counseling Center in Fort Myers, Florida, to discus...
September 16, 2022
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49:45
Personalize Your Marian Devotion | How They Love Mary with Fr. Edward Looney
Kristen speaks with Fr. Edward Looney about his latest book
September 01, 2022
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25:07
Endow: Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women
Today we speak with Annette Bergeon of Endow (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women). We discuss how living the Faith in community is the antidote to today's social media-obsessed secular culture.Endow has recently released a new...
July 27, 2022
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24:38
What Good is Prudence? (theologian & host Fr. Gregory Pine, OP)
This is a fun one. You might not give much thought to the virtue of prudence. However, prudence is the virtue that allows you to take control of your life and choose the other virtues. Today we welcome Fr. Gregory Pine, a Dominican and ...
February 22, 2022
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29:13
How We Can Walk With Mary in Lent | feat. Fr. Edward Looney
You can find our show notes and resources at https://catholicexchange.com/how-we-can-walk-with-mary-in-lent-feat-fr-edward-looney (
February 22, 2022
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34:38
Fulton J. Sheen on Love & the Greatest Commandment (Allan Smith, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Mission Society of Canada)
An interview with Al Smith, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Mission Society of Canada.In today's episode, we discuss Fulton J. Sheen and his approach to love, the greatest commandment. While love gets confused in our culture, Ven...
February 11, 2022
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34:50
A Catholic Prayer App to Boost Your Spiritual Life (Eddie Trask, Augustine Institute)
While our technology gives us access to tools and information beyond our imagination, it often feels like our phones are a distraction. More than helpful, our phones can be a source of angst and confusion. As Catholic Christians, though, we oft...
February 06, 2022
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27:19
Courageous Christians Living Their Faith in Muslim Lands | Casey J. Chalk
Throughout the world, over 200 million Christians face extreme persecution and violence. Even if they can escape the religious persecution in their home nation, they face further trials throughout their refugee and relocation, if they even get ...
January 17, 2022
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23:03
The Holy Spirit Draws Us Close | Sr. Mary Ann Fatula, O.P.
How blessed our life becomes when we draw close to the Holy Spirit, responding with all of our love to the Divine Person whose very name is Love.— Sr. Mary Ann Fatula, O.P.,
January 07, 2022
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37:38
Great Christmas Books for Children III | Christmas Blossoms by Priscilla Smith McCaffrey
Zhang Jian is a master artist of interior glass painting. He celebrated Christmas as a child before the Communist Revolution overturned his simple and beautiful world. But he never forgot the sights, smells, good cheer, and happy anticipation o...
December 17, 2021
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36:17
Great Christmas Books for Children II: Joseph’s Donkey & The Beggar and the Bluebird by Anthony DeStefano
Continuing our small series on great children's books for Christmas, Michael welcomes prolific author Anthony DeStefano. In today's episode, we discuss the process of writing children's books as well as the influences that make Mr. DeStefano a ...
December 14, 2021
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28:06
Great Christmas Books for Children (Part I): The Christmas Light by Claudia Cangilla McAdam
Cold, cranky, and restless—one winter’s night, the young daughter of a Bethlehem innkeeper is awoken by the crowded, comfortless condition of her family’s sleeping loft. Recalling the young couple that was staying in the stable, she rises from ...
December 10, 2021
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