Reading Augustine in a Time of Crisis

Today's episode is co-sponsored with our friends at Glenmary Unity to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and to highlight Dr. Steven Harmon's newest book on Christian unity, "Baptists, Catholics and the Whole Church".Steve is a professor of historical theology at Gardner-Webb University and serves on the Baptist World Alliance's dialogue with the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. Steve's newest book, published through New City Press, focuses on his own experience and hopes for ecumenism and provides a compelling vision of the body of Christ as we pilgrim together in the ministry of ecumenism.

A special Holy Week edition with Fr. James Martin and Fr. Christoph Wrembek discussing the character of Judas and the boundless mercy of God.

An outstanding panel of Protestant and Catholic thinkers discuss the relevance of Saint Augustine for the moment of crisis we are living through. The speakers are James K.A. Smith, Joseph Kelley, Gregory Lee and James Wetzel.

Don Mitchell, the editor of "Paradise, Reflections on Chiara Lubich’s Mystical Journey", shares his insights on that experience and places it into its context highlighting its newness and its relevance for our world.

Award-winning writer Mark Shea concisely describes the roots of Catholic Social Teaching in Scripture and Tradition and gives simple, practical examples of how it works in ordinary life. Sketching the meaning of the Dignity of the Human Person, the Common Good, Subsidiarity, and Solidarity, Shea bridges the gulf in our politics and cultural warfare to make the case that Catholic Social Teaching, properly understood, is common sense, as well as the path to living a happier and more just common life for each human person.

Dr. James Walters, the author of "Dreams Come True", joins us for a lively discussion about living the vocations God has for each of us.

Learn how Ryan Nunez, a Protestant Pastor in Arizona, developed a vision for unity rooted in the way of love--and how an encounter with Pope Francis led him to share this vision with others.

Crossover episode in collaboration with ToGetThere Podcast. Chris and Noe (hosts of ToGetThere) interviewed James Walters about his book "Dreams Come True: Discover God's Vision for Your Life." Drawing on two decades of work with young adults, James provides an accessible guide for vocational discernment. You can listen to ToGetThere Podcast on the major podcast platforms and on tgtmediagroup.comTo know more about the book Dreams Come True: https://www.newcitypress.com/dreams-come-true.html

How are we to see the interplay between racial bias and systemic discrimination? What can we do to overcome obstacles to rebuild the social fabric of our country? What role can our faith communities play in this process?Hosts: Chiara Luce Catipon (Living City Magazine), Greg Metzger (New City Press)Panelists: David Shaheed (judge), Alba Doto (lawyer), Nate Tinner-Williams (theology graduate and blogger) This webinar was co-sponsored by the Institute on Religion, Law and Lawyer's Work at Fordham University.

A meditative, compelling conversation with professor John Gillman looking at basic human questions in the light of Scripture: How do we live a good life? Is death a friend or a foe? What is a Christian response to contemporary issues around life and death?