Catholicism and Culture

In these bi-weekly episodes, Dr. Stuart Squires interviews theologians, philosophers, poets, artists, architects, filmmakers, street evangelists, and many others about the ways that Catholicism and culture come together in their lives.

101 Episodes

How Should Catholics Vote?
10/26/2026
46:14
This is a presentation from Dr. Stuart Squires, the Director of the Online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry degree for lay men and woman at St. John's Seminary, that summarizes the important points from the U.S. Bishops' document "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship" that sets out the principles Catholics should consider when voting.Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at [email protected]
A (Catholic) Retrospective on Wendell Berry with Dr. Nathan Schlueter
9/8/2026
56:46
Dr. Nathan Schlueter, Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Hillsdale College, offers a reflection on the life and thought of Wendell Berry (1934-2026).Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at [email protected]
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The Only Catholic Who Signed the Declaration of Independence with Dr. Brad Birzer
6/15/2026
59:32
Dr. Brad Birzer, Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, discusses the contributions of Charles Carroll of Carrollton to our republic.Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at [email protected]
Magnifica Humanitas with Dr. Andrew Staron
6/1/2026
1:08:38
Dr. Andrew Staron, Associate Professor of Theology at St. Mary Seminary, discusses Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical.Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at [email protected]
Campus Ministry: Challenges and Graces with Rosie Shawver
5/15/2026
49:04
Rosie Shawver, Executive Director of the Catholic Campus Ministry Association, discusses the life of Catholic campus ministers today!Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at [email protected]
Augustinian Spirituality with Fr. Barnaby Johns
5/8/2026
43:57
In honor or the anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV, we are reposting this episode on Augustinian spirituality.Fr. Barnaby Johns, the Provincial of the Province of St. Augustine for the Order of St. Augustine (OSA), discusses the unique gifts of Augustinian spirituality.Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at [email protected]
The Catholic Church and Freemasonry with David L. Gray
2/25/2026
54:09
David L. Gray, former Freemason and convert to the Catholic Church, discusses the history and beliefs of Freemasonry and the Catholic response to it.Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/79053099If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at [email protected]
The Vocation of Consecrated Virginity with Christina Hip-Flores, JCD
2/2/2026
45:14
Christina Hip-Flores, professor of canon law and consecrated virgin for the Diocese of Santiago Cuba, discusses the history and life of consecrated virgins.Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/79053099If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at [email protected]
The Art of Preaching with Fr. Steve Thoma
11/19/2025
45:02
Fr. Steve Thoma, Professor of Homiletics at St. John's Seminary, discusses the challenges of preaching each Sunday, and what lay Catholics should expect from their homilists!Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/79053099If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at [email protected]
Catholic Conversions at UC Santa Barbara and in the US with Fr. Ryan Thornton, OFM
10/21/2025
42:44
Fr. Ryan Thornton, OFM, Pastor at St. Mark's University Parish, discusses the massive increase in the number of college students at UC Santa Barbara who are in OCIA, and similar trends happening around the country.Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/79053099If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at [email protected]

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101 Episodes

How Should Catholics Vote?

A (Catholic) Retrospective on Wendell Berry with Dr. Nathan Schlueter

The Only Catholic Who Signed the Declaration of Independence with Dr. Brad Birzer

Magnifica Humanitas with Dr. Andrew Staron

Campus Ministry: Challenges and Graces with Rosie Shawver

Augustinian Spirituality with Fr. Barnaby Johns

The Catholic Church and Freemasonry with David L. Gray

The Vocation of Consecrated Virginity with Christina Hip-Flores, JCD

The Art of Preaching with Fr. Steve Thoma

Catholic Conversions at UC Santa Barbara and in the US with Fr. Ryan Thornton, OFM