Into the Truth

The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has endured decades of persecution, survived the Soviet attempt to destroy it under Stalin and continues to stand with the people of Ukraine amid Russia's full-scale invasion. In this episode, Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski explores the history of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, the persecution of Christians in Ukraine, the ongoing Ukraine war and the Church's mission to bring hope, humanitarian support and peace with justice.Subscribe to‪ @CatholicTruthSociety for more British Catholic formation contentDiscover our books: www.ctsbooks.orgSupport our channel: https://bit.ly/4cZfJeqFind us on Substack: https://livingcatholictruth.substack.com

Why are Protestants and spiritual seekers encountering Mary in unexpected ways? How can an encounter with the Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, lead people closer to Jesus Christ and transform their understanding of the Christian faith?In this episode of 'Into the Truth', Pierpaolo Finaldi speaks with Margarita Mooney Clayton, author of 'When Mary Calls: Surprising Encounters with the Mother of God', about the surprising ways Mary is touching lives, deepening faith and drawing Christians closer to Christ.📚 When Mary Calls: https://www.amazon.co.uk/When-Mary-Calls-Surprising-Encounters/dp/1631440926Discover our books: www.ctsbooks.orgSupport our channel: https://bit.ly/4cZfJeqFind us on Substack: https://livingcatholictruth.substack.com Margarita Mooney Clayton is a sociologist, author, founder of the Scala Foundation and associate professor at Princeton Theological Seminary. Drawing on the stories in her book, she explores how Protestants, spiritual seekers, artists and Christians from different backgrounds are discovering Mary and rethinking her place in the life of the Church. Some have experienced unexpected encounters with Mary that have deepened their faith, while others have been led towards the Catholic Church or developed a new appreciation for Marian devotion.

What happened to Catholic Britain? In this episode of Into the Truth, Pierpaolo Finaldi speaks to author and academic Bonnie Lander Johnson about the Catholic world that existed before the Reformation, what was lost as Britain entered modernity and how we lost our connection to the natural world.Discover our books: www.ctsbooks.orgSupport our channel: https://bit.ly/4cZfJeqFind us on Substack: https://livingcatholictruth.substack.com Bonnie Lander Johnson is the author of Vanishing Landscapes, a fascinating exploration of land, plants, agriculture, the commons, monasteries and the changing relationship between human beings, nature and God. She explains how the Reformation transformed not only religious life, but also the way people understood land, property, work, community and the natural world.

Can we prove that Christianity is true?In this special live episode of the Into the Truth podcast, Pierpaolo Finaldi is joined by Canon Marcus Holden at the Evangelium Conference to discuss his new book, Apologetics for Evangelisation, co-authored with Fr Andrew Pinsent.Canon Marcus explains why Catholic apologetics matters today and how Catholics can respond to some of the deepest questions about faith: Does God exist? Is faith rational? Can science point us towards God? Who was Jesus Christ? Is the Resurrection historically credible? And if Christ is real, why do we need the Catholic Church?They also explore the growing interest in Christianity among young people, the problem of suffering, the relationship between science and religion, and why the Church should have confidence in making the case for the Catholic faith.Apologetics is not about being defensive or winning arguments. It is about giving a reason for the hope that is within us and helping people encounter the truth of Jesus Christ.#Catholic #Catholicism #Christianity #CatholicApologetics #Apologetics #JesusChrist #God #CatholicChurch #FaithAndReason #ScienceAndFaith

With Catholic schools, Catholic children and families facing a rapidly changing culture, how can we pass on the Catholic faith to the next generation? And what does it really mean to evangelise children and help them encounter Jesus?In this episode of Into the Truth, Pierpaolo Finaldi speaks to Greg Finn, former Catholic school teacher and founder of the Mark 10 Mission, about Catholic education, children's faith and the challenge of evangelising Generation Alpha.Discover our books: www.ctsbooks.orgSupport our channel: https://bit.ly/4cZfJeqFind us on Substack: https://livingcatholictruth.substack.com For more about Mark 10 Mission, check out their channel  @themark10mission Website: www.themark10mission.co.uk

In this episode of ‘Into The Truth’, Pierpaolo Finaldi is joined by Fr Patrick van der Vorst, founder of Christian Art, to explore the deep connection between beauty, sacred art, and the Catholic faith. They discuss why beauty is more than a matter of personal taste, how art can point us toward God, and why creating beautiful things can be part of our vocation as Christians.

In this live episode of 'Into The Truth', recorded at WeBelieve Festival 2026, Fr John sits down with Monsignor John Armitage to explore the extraordinary story of Catholicism in England – from its conversion and persecution to its great moments of renewal.Drawing on 'The Conversion of England', a new publication bringing together the works of Cardinal Vaughan and Cardinal Wiseman, with a foreword by Monsignor Armitage, the discussion looks back at the defining moments that have shaped the English Church and asks what they might tell us about its future. Subscribe to Catholic Truth Society for more British Catholic formation contentDiscover our books: www.ctsbooks.orgSupport our channel: https://bit.ly/4cZfJeqFind us on Substack: https://livingcatholictruth.substack.com 📚 Buy _The Conversion of England_ here: https://www.ctsbooks.org/product/the-conversion-of-england/ Thank you to our friends at WeBelieve Festival  | Discover more about them here: https://www.webelievefestival.com/ And thank you to Fr John Church of  DominicanFriarsinBritain  for stepping in to host!

How can Catholics evangelise in a world where many people no longer believe in God, identify as atheists or agnostics or feel that they have already rejected Christianity?In this episode of 'Into The Truth', Pierpaolo is joined by speaker, podcaster and founder of Crash Course Catholicism, Dr Caitlin West. They discuss Caitlin's experiences of growing up Catholic in suburban Australia, how Catholics can share their faith with atheist friends without pushing them away and why prayer is the foundation of every effective evangelist.In a culture where many people are searching for meaning, purpose and truth, Catholics are called to share the Gospel with both courage and compassion. Evangelisation is not about watering down the Catholic faith, but about presenting the truth of Christianity in a way that is human, beautiful and lived out through authentic witness.Caitlin shares her experience of speaking with people who do not share her beliefs, including atheists and those who are sceptical of religion. She explains why respectful conversations, lasting relationships and trust are often essential before someone is ready to explore the Catholic faith.

In this episode, Pierpaolo Finaldi is joined by Nina Power, journalist and author of 'What Do Men Want?' Nina explores why many men feel alienated by modern culture, why the rise of the manosphere cannot simply be dismissed without asking deeper questions, and what we might be missing about the frustrations driving young men towards these online spaces.

Discover the extraordinary true story of Stanisława Leszczyńska, the Catholic Midwife of Auschwitz, a Polish midwife whose faith, courage and compassion brought hope into one of the darkest places in human history.Dr Gosia Brykczynska's book, 'The Real Midwife of Auschwitz: The Life of Stanisława Leszczyńska' is available now from CTS.Get the book here: https://bit.ly/4vQtC5v