Ignatius Press Podcast

G.K. Chesterton is one of the great Catholic converts and writers of the 20th century, but much of his personal life has remained obscure until today!

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Dr. Dale Ahlquist joins Andrew Petiprin to discuss a book he has been working on for over a decade—an alternative autobiography of G.K. Chesterton. It remains an a...

Well known for her scholarly work in “Genesis of Gender,” Dr. Abigail Favale has now released her first full-length novel “Our Lady of the Sign.”

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Dealing with themes of freedom, temptation, feminism, and spiritual warfare, “Our Lady of the Sign” is a work of suspense and thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This haunting book takes place during ...

Henri de Lubac is not well known by most Catholics, but the upcoming documentary is hoping to change that...

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Cardinal Henri de Lubac was a French theologian who lived in Europe during the tumultuous 20th century. He survived the front-line trenches of World War I and participated ...

In 1925, St. Thérèse of Lisieux was canonized, and a hundred years later, her prayers and little way are just as important.

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Today is Bilbo’s birthday! And to celebrate two nerds, Sr. Orianne Pietra Rene and Ben Eriksen, reflect on Tolkien’s myths which are arguably the best literary works of the 20th century.

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Twenty-five years ago, the future Pope Benedict XVI released his pivotal work “The Spirit of the Liturgy,” and today we are blessed to be joined by Archbishop Cordileone and one of Pope Benedict’s own students, Fr. Fessio.

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Saint John Henry Newman will be the first English speaker to be declared a Doctor of the Church.

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It was recently announced that St. John Henry Newman will be the 38th person to be declared ...

On September 7th, Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio will be canonized saints of the Catholic Church. Today, we talk to Courtney Mares about the lives of these remarkable saints.

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Courtney Mares is the author of the definitive biography of Carlo Acutis and has written several articles about Pier Giorgio. Therefore, we are delighted ...

Oftentimes, we overlook the heroic and extraordinary moments in our ordinary lives. But Dr. Pakaluk believes that holiness is much nearer than we may think. . . .

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Today, Dr. Pakaluk talks with Andrew Petiprin about his new book “Shock of Holiness.” This approachable and practical book is a series of articles written to show us that true...

Want to get good quality books into the hands of your kids?! Then ditch the mainstream book fairs and invite the Ignatius Press book fairs to come to your kids’ school!

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Katie Bogner is a middle-school teacher, influencer, and faithful Catholic, and she joins Rose Trabbic today to talk about getting kids to read and the Ignatius Press Book Fairs. Katie gives insightful suggestions on how to encourage kids...

Oftentimes, we think our identity is something we create, but in today’s episode Fr. Gregory Pine shows us that our identity is found in Christ, present in the Eucharist.

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Fr. Gregory Pine is a well-known priest, Dominican, philosopher, and YouTuber, and today we are so grateful to introduce his new book, “Your Eucharistic...

George Carinal Pell was a famous Australian Catholic cardinal who died just a week after his friend Pope Benedict XVI.

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Tess Livingstone is the author of the definitive biography of George Cardinal Pell and recently we were blessed to sit down with her in person to discuss the life, work, and imprisonment of this influe...

Good books are hard to come by, especially for your kids. But today Rose Trabbic talks to one of the best living Catholic novelists Fiorella De Maria to discuss her newest novels.

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Dr. Cuddeback believes that friendship is the heart of human happiness, and yet only the virtuous share in true friendship.

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Everybody wants to have better relationships, whether it is with their friends, the person they are dating, their spouse, or God Himself. Today, Dr. John Cuddeback joins Ben Eriksen to discuss ...

Cardinal Ouellet explains what “synodality” is and what the risks and opportunities are for a synodal Church.

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Among Catholics, there has been a lot of talk about “synodality” and a “synodal Church” over the past few years. Pope Francis even called a synod on synodality. But what is...

The newest Michael O’Brien novel is riveting, relevant, and thought-provoking.

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In our sit-down interview with Michael O’Brien, we asked him about his newest book, “Letter to the Future.” Michael reveals which character he most resonates with and explains how this novel is different from every other apocalyptic book. While he does not try...

Michael O'Brien's Novels Are Becoming MOVIES

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The Lighthouse is one of Michael O'Brien’s most well-known novels and it is now in development for becoming a movie. Join us today for an extra special podcast as Ben Eriksen talks with Charlie Goodwin (executive producer) and Eric Groth (producer) about this upcoming film. They discuss their vision of this movie and how...

Mature and Sensitive Topics Discussed in This Episode

Today, more than ever, we are suffering from the ramifications of the sexual revolution that began over 50 years ago. And in this episode, Dr. Nathaniel Blake joins Andrew Petiprin to discuss why the Church’s teachings on human sexuality are correct and why abandoning them has led people away from true human flourishing.

Dr. Blake addresses many of today’s hot button issues rang...