Podcasts

Institute Offerings
- QUEST FOR WISDOM 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)
- DR. HELEN FREEH - FALL 2020 SEMINARS Dr. Helen Freeh shares with Spirit Catholic Radio about the Newman Institute's Fall 2020 offerings including her own seminar and lecture, both on Tolkien (08/03/20)
- DR. DAVID ARIAS - FALL 2020 SEMINAR Dr. David Arias speaks on Spirit Catholic Radio about his Fall 2020 Newman Institute evening seminar: "In Wandering Mazes Lost": 7 Philosophical Errors (08/10/20)
- DR. JOHN FREEH - FALL 2020 Dr. John Freeh shares with Spirit Catholic Radio about Newman Institute Happenings for Fall 2020 (09/14/20)
Voice of the Southwest Podcast
- Seeking Truth, No Matter the Cost 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. (10/1/19)
- How Catholic Education Can Transform the Church 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. (10/16/19)
- Tolkien I 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)
- TOLKIEN II 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)
- TOLKIEN III 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)
Events
- CANONIZATION PILGRIMAGE 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)
- MATT SIMMONS Receiving the Gospel & Living It: Matt Simmons of the Diocese of Lincoln shares his insights in this lecture at the UNL Newman Center.
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