Catholic Theology Show Podcast
1) Is There a Benedict Option for Today's Healthcare w/Dr. James Breen | Ep. 173
How can faithful Catholics reclaim the healing mission of medicine in an era of ideological pressures and fragmented care? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. James Breen, family physician, auth...Show More
2) Recovering from Sexual Brokenness in Today’s Culture w/Rachel Killackey | Ep. 172
How can Catholics address the challenges of sexual addiction and pornography in a culture that often normalizes these behaviors? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Rachael Killackey, founder and ex...Show More
3) Tolkien's Liturgical Imagination in The Lord of the Rings w/Dr. Ben Reinhard | Ep. 171
How does J.R.R. Tolkien's Catholic faith infuse his tales with sacramental wonder and redemptive hope? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Ben Reinhard, professor of English at Franciscan...Show More
Tolkien's Liturgical Imagination in The Lord of the Rings w/Dr. Ben Reinhard | Ep. 171
1:04:01 | Dec 30th, 2025
4) Why Christmas Carols Matter w/Dr. Daniel Lendman | Ep. 170
Have you ever wondered why Christmas carols move us so deeply?In this special Christmas episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Host Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Daniel Lendman (Dean of St...Show More
5) Defending the Faith Today with C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity w/Dr. Andrew Swafford | Ep. 169
How can C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity illuminate the truth of the Catholic faith for seekers and believers alike? Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Andrew Swafford, professor of theology at B...Show More
Defending the Faith Today with C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity w/Dr. Andrew Swafford | Ep. 169
1:00:21 | Dec 16th, 2025
6) How to Heal Modern Medicine w/ Dr. Aaron Kheriaty | Ep. 168
How can Catholics address the ethical dilemmas in modern medicine and public health policy? Dr. Michael Dauphinais hosts Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, a Catholic psychiatrist and former professor, to discuss hi...Show More
7) The Intellectual Life and Family Life w/ Kara Johnson, John Mortensen, and Beth Mortensen | Ep. 167
In this special live episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Host Dr. Michael Dauphinais welcomes guests Kara Johnson, John Mortensen, and Beth Mortensen before a student audience at Ave Maria Universi...Show More
8) The Summa for Beginners: The Sacraments w/Dr. Roger Nutt | Ep. 166
How can Catholics understand the sacraments through Saint Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Theologica? Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost and Professor of Theology at Ave Maria Universi...Show More
9) The Summa for Beginners: Understanding Christ w/Fr. Guy Mansini | Ep. 165
How can Catholics deepen their understanding of Jesus Christ through Saint Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Theologiae? Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Father Guy Mansini, a Benedictine priest and the Max S...Show More
10) The Summa for Beginners: The Moral Life w/Fr. Romanus Cessario O.P. | Ep. 164
How can Catholics understand the moral life within the framework of Saint Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Theologiae? Dr. Michael Dauphinais is joined by Fr. Romanus Cessario, a Dominican priest and the Adam C...Show More
The Summa for Beginners: The Moral Life w/Fr. Romanus Cessario O.P. | Ep. 164
1:05:23 | Nov 11th, 2025