The Catholic Bookworm
Kiki Latimer interviews Catholic authors who speak about theology, philosophy, spirituality, and literary works.
Episodes
In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews John Macias on his article entitled "Political Philosophy & Catholic Social Teaching in Seminary Formation" in the Spring 2025 issue of Seminary Journal.
The Seminary Journal is a journal of opinion, research, and praxis in the field of seminary education and formation for priesthood within the Roman Catholic tradition. This special issue of Seminary Journal explo...
The Seminary Journal is a journal of opinion, research, and praxis in the field of seminary education and formation for priesthood within the Roman Catholic tradition. This special issue of Seminary Journal explo...
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In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Leelamma Sebastian on her Seminary Journal article (Spring 2025) "The Intersection of Pastoral Care & Contemporary Leadership in Seminary Formation" (July 28, 2025)
The Seminary Journal is a journal of opinion, research, and praxis in the field of seminary education and formation for priesthood within the Roman Catholic tradition.This special issue of Seminary Jou...
The Seminary Journal is a journal of opinion, research, and praxis in the field of seminary education and formation for priesthood within the Roman Catholic tradition.This special issue of Seminary Jou...
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In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Claudia McAdam on her book Through Living Waters: An Origin Story About Baptism Teach children about the origins of the Sacrament of Baptism with this heartwarming story.
With engaging illustrations and beautiful writing, Through Living Waters: An Origin Story About Baptism invites little Catholics into a story about the origins and power of Baptism. Rachel is afraid ...
With engaging illustrations and beautiful writing, Through Living Waters: An Origin Story About Baptism invites little Catholics into a story about the origins and power of Baptism. Rachel is afraid ...
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July 24, 2025 • 44 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Leslea Wahl on her book A Summer to Treasure (July 23, 2025)
Teenage siblings Luke, Celia, and Austin are dreading their summer vacation. A month cooped up in an RV, touring around the Southwest, with their parents, grandmother, and each other? Pure torture.
But when Grandma reveals the real reason for the trip, the journey becomes an unexpected adventure. As they trav...
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In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Fr. John Henry Hanson, O. Praem. on his book Coached by Josemaría Escrivá: Lessons in Discipleship (July 22, 2025)
Born at the turn of the twentieth century, St. Josemaría Escrivá spent his life as malleable clay in the Potter's hands. He took on a very visible leadership role as a priest and as the founder of Opus Dei, with a substantial collection of writings and ...
Born at the turn of the twentieth century, St. Josemaría Escrivá spent his life as malleable clay in the Potter's hands. He took on a very visible leadership role as a priest and as the founder of Opus Dei, with a substantial collection of writings and ...
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July 22, 2025 • 50 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Michael Lichens on Pietro di Donato's I Killed Maria Goretti: The Life and Repentance of Alessandro Serenelli (July 21, 2025)
“I know I am not worthy of her help, yet she is to me in my darkness of sin what the bright and shining star is to the mariner, for her pardon gives me hope.” — Alessandro SerenelliThrough vivid storytelling, this historical account reveals the...
“I know I am not worthy of her help, yet she is to me in my darkness of sin what the bright and shining star is to the mariner, for her pardon gives me hope.” — Alessandro SerenelliThrough vivid storytelling, this historical account reveals the...
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In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Kevin Wells on his book Coached by the Curé: Lessons in Shepherding with St. John Vianney (July 16, 2025)
Kevin Wells, nephew of a holy Catholic priest murdered for standing up against clergy corruption, has written an unforgettable book—a humble yet urgent plea through the voice of the greatest priest-saint in history, St. Jean-Marie-Baptise Vianney. In Coached by th...
Kevin Wells, nephew of a holy Catholic priest murdered for standing up against clergy corruption, has written an unforgettable book—a humble yet urgent plea through the voice of the greatest priest-saint in history, St. Jean-Marie-Baptise Vianney. In Coached by th...
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July 15, 2025 • 48 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Jeffrey Trissell on his book Unlocking the Churches: The Legal Victory Against California's Pandemic-Era Religious Discrimination. (July 15, 2025)
“[I]t could be well said that a country, preserved at the sacrifice of all the cardinal principles of liberty, is not worth the cost of preservation.” — The Supreme Court in Ex Parte Milligan, 1866
This firsthand account b...
“[I]t could be well said that a country, preserved at the sacrifice of all the cardinal principles of liberty, is not worth the cost of preservation.” — The Supreme Court in Ex Parte Milligan, 1866
This firsthand account b...
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July 11, 2025 • 73 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Hannah Rothwell on Transformative Learning and Personalism (July 10, 2025)
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In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Angela Fortunato on her book Wholeheartedly: God's Mystery of Love in the Call to Celibacy (July 9, 2025)
The vocation of apostolic celibacy is a call from God to dedicate one's life entirely to the needs of the Church. In a world increasingly burdened by distraction from what matters most, this calling is all the more necessary—and all the more attractive. Angela For...
The vocation of apostolic celibacy is a call from God to dedicate one's life entirely to the needs of the Church. In a world increasingly burdened by distraction from what matters most, this calling is all the more necessary—and all the more attractive. Angela For...
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In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Dr. Stacy Trasancos on her book IVF is Not the Way: The False Promises of Artificial Procreation (July 8, 2025)
In a May 2024 Pew poll, more than two-thirds of Americans indicated they thought that IVF (in vitro fertilization) is good and should be accessible to anyone who wants it. Even among social conservatives — including the current U.S. administration — there is...
In a May 2024 Pew poll, more than two-thirds of Americans indicated they thought that IVF (in vitro fertilization) is good and should be accessible to anyone who wants it. Even among social conservatives — including the current U.S. administration — there is...
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In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Br. James Francis Twyman, CFC, on his book I Don't Know, Maybe, I Love You: How to De-Polarize Your Family, Business, Country, and the World.
In a nation torn apart by political strife, what if the solution was as simple as three little phrases? "I don't know. Maybe. I love you." When author James Twyman spoke these words during a heated argument with his brother, som...
In a nation torn apart by political strife, what if the solution was as simple as three little phrases? "I don't know. Maybe. I love you." When author James Twyman spoke these words during a heated argument with his brother, som...
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In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Michael Egnor & Denyse O'Leary on their book The Immortal Mind.
A neuroscientist and surgeon makes an argument for the existence of a spiritual human soul in this eye-opening book.
Many scientists and doctors believe that there is no such thing as the soul. That there is no part of us that persists beyond death. We are not spiritual in any respect. We are made up o...
A neuroscientist and surgeon makes an argument for the existence of a spiritual human soul in this eye-opening book.
Many scientists and doctors believe that there is no such thing as the soul. That there is no part of us that persists beyond death. We are not spiritual in any respect. We are made up o...
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June 27, 2025 • 50 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Stephanie Marley on Wake up, Jamaica! (June 27, 2025)
Wake Up Jamaica was founded with the mission to empower Jamaican citizens to become active participants in the development, safety and governance of their country. We believe that a strong and prosperous Jamaica can only be achieved through the collective efforts of its citizens. Our programs and initiatives focus ...
Wake Up Jamaica was founded with the mission to empower Jamaican citizens to become active participants in the development, safety and governance of their country. We believe that a strong and prosperous Jamaica can only be achieved through the collective efforts of its citizens. Our programs and initiatives focus ...
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In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Sydney March, RN, PHN, on her book Freedom and Truth in Suffering.
For those who experience suffering and those in the medical profession, this book explores why a proper understanding of the human person and freedom is essential for guidance in moral actions and persevering. The author demonstrates that with this framework, the power of grace, the examples of Jesus C...
For those who experience suffering and those in the medical profession, this book explores why a proper understanding of the human person and freedom is essential for guidance in moral actions and persevering. The author demonstrates that with this framework, the power of grace, the examples of Jesus C...
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June 24, 2025 • 50 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Mitch Pacwa on his book St. Paul on the Power of the Cross.
On the road to Damascus, St. Paul was transformed from one of the most zealous persecutors of Christians into one of the greatest apostles in history. Like all of us, he experienced suffering, weakness, and hardships, but amid these trials during his heroic mission trips, visions, and near-death escapes, he f...
On the road to Damascus, St. Paul was transformed from one of the most zealous persecutors of Christians into one of the greatest apostles in history. Like all of us, he experienced suffering, weakness, and hardships, but amid these trials during his heroic mission trips, visions, and near-death escapes, he f...
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In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Jesse Romero on his book Prayer as a Weapon: How to Go on the Spiritual Offensive (June 23, 2025)
In the eternal battle for souls, prayer is our greatest weapon. In this book on spiritual warfare, acclaimed author and radio host Jesse Romero emphasizes the importance of prayer in facing our modern crises, especially for men who are the heads of their households.He rem...
In the eternal battle for souls, prayer is our greatest weapon. In this book on spiritual warfare, acclaimed author and radio host Jesse Romero emphasizes the importance of prayer in facing our modern crises, especially for men who are the heads of their households.He rem...
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In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Maria McFadden Maffucci on her Human Life Review article "RFK Jr, Autism, Eugenics–and Pro-Life Silence?" (June 19, 2025)
The Human Life Review RFK Jr, Autism, Eugenics-and Pro-Life Silence? - The Human Life Review
The Human Life Review RFK Jr, Autism, Eugenics-and Pro-Life Silence? - The Human Life Review
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May 31, 2025 • 38 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Mia Merran on her novel A Burning Call.
A BURNING CALL is a dynamic portrait of a contemporary upper middle class Catholic family. This story is filled with faith, humor, romance and drama. It presents an evocative picture of a declining culture and a man s quest for change with his cherished wife by his side, along with her unwavering confidence in the Mother of God...
A BURNING CALL is a dynamic portrait of a contemporary upper middle class Catholic family. This story is filled with faith, humor, romance and drama. It presents an evocative picture of a declining culture and a man s quest for change with his cherished wife by his side, along with her unwavering confidence in the Mother of God...
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May 28, 2025 • 46 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Maria Riley on her children's book Joan of Arc.
The Martin siblings are back for another adventure! Joshua and Luke are playing at the park with their friend Nathan when bullies steal Nathan’s hat. The boys walk away because they know fighting is wrong. Now, the park doesn’t feel fun anymore, and they all feel sad about Nathan’s hat. Later that day, Luke, Becca, and J...
The Martin siblings are back for another adventure! Joshua and Luke are playing at the park with their friend Nathan when bullies steal Nathan’s hat. The boys walk away because they know fighting is wrong. Now, the park doesn’t feel fun anymore, and they all feel sad about Nathan’s hat. Later that day, Luke, Becca, and J...
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