Podcasts

Dr. John Freeh shares his thoughts about St. John Henry Newman's canonization and the recent Newman Insitute pilgrimage to Rome on Spirit Catholic Radio. (10/15/19)

Dr. John Freeh joins Bishop Wall of the Diocese of Gallup, New Mexico, to discuss St. John Henry Newman's impact on modern Catholic life in a two-part episode on Voice of the Southwest. Listen to John Henry Newman, Part 2: Seeking Truth, No Matter the Cost. (10/1/19)

Dr. Freeh and Bishop Wall discuss Newman's approach to literature and learning as a blueprint for evangelization in both Catholic and non-Catholic universities around the world. Listen to  John Henry Newman, Part 2: How Catholic Education Can Transform the Church. (10/16/19)

Dr. Helen Freeh and Bishop Wall of Gallup, New Mexico, discuss the "life, legacy and faith" of author J.R.R. Tolkien, best known for  The Hobbit and  The Lord of the Rings.

In part one, Dr. Freeh focuses on Tolkien's handling of themes of fate and despair. Listen to  Tolkien, Part 1 – Free Will and Fate in Western Myth. (7/31/19)

In part two, the emphasis is on Tolkien's "upbringing, faith and friendships." Listen to  Tolkien, Part 2: The Faith and Friendships That Shaped Middle-Earth. (8/14/19)

In the third and final episode, the discussion centers on differences between the books and movies and why reading the books is a must for a true understanding of important themes in Middle Earth. Listen to  Tolkien, Part 3: How Middle-Earth is Infused with Catholicism. (9/3/19)

Dr. David Arias speaks on Spirit Catholic Radio about his Fall 2019 Newman Institute evening seminar: "The Quest for Wisdom: An Introduction to Philosophy". (7/16/19)

Matt Simmons of the Diocese of Lincoln shares his insights in this lecture at the UNL Newman Center.