Over the next period, amongst the interviews that we will be releasing, we will also be releasing a series of talks, lectures and presentations that we have archived over the years, and we hope you enjoy and benefit from them as much as we have. The first talk to be released is by Dr John Rao on the subject of manhood and masculinity from a catholic perspective. Dr Rao commences the talk by posing the question: where are the men? What follows is a fascinating conference on the catholic ideal,...
Caleb Elcock was raised a Baptist but his enquiries into the rationality and authenticity of religion led Caleb away from Protestantism to investigate the Church fathers and the Messianic narrative. Caleb and I had a thoroughly enjoyable conversation about whether it is reasonable to believe in God and why the answer to this question should have an impact on our lives. Big thanks to Caleb for taking the time to talk!
Chris and I close out our discussion on the Shroud of Turin and discuss what application this has for us. Thanks again to Chris for his time!
Ella King, fun, outgoing and unapologetically herself, joined me in the Lounge Room to talk about her Catholic upbringing and the issues that she sees challenging Catholics today. Ella also shared about her recent decision to resign from her job over issues surrounding the current COVID vaccines. A big thanks to Ella for joining me.
Stacey Kelly was no fan of the Catholic Church, until she met some people who, through the power of example, gave her a deep understanding of Catholicism and a window to a world of happiness that Stacey would embrace. A massive thanks to Stacey for coming on the show. Check out more from the Lounge Room https://thecatholiccorner.org/
Joseph Pearce, is an English-born American writer, and as of 2014 Director of the Center for Faith and Culture at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee. More importantly to me, Joseph has dedicated large amounts of his career uncovering the Catholic messages sown within the works of JRR Tolkien. Joseph joins me in the Lounge Room to talk about the beauty in Catholicism, the state of Catholic apostolicity and some pearls of wisdom to be cherished from the realm of Middle Earth.
David and I were lucky enough to be invited on the Glad Trad Podcast with Jordan and Rudy to talk about Australia and Catholicism. Check out our conversation about the state of Tradition in Australia and growing up trad after the Changes of Vatican 2.
Luke Png joins me in the Lounge Room to talk about his Catholic story and the struggles and consolations he has experienced. Luke suggests that in a world of instant gratification, Catholicism offers an alternative of meaning that if pursued leads to a life of solace, meaning and peace. A massive thanks to Luke for joining me in the Lounge Room. Check out more content at https://thecatholiccorner.org/
Today Jason got to ask the questions. And it was an opportunity for me to thank the many people that have helped me and my family through some tough times. Also a massive thanks to Jason for engineering this. Jason - you are a legend! Footnote - Holly Spencer was born in St Louis and grew up in Kansas City...
I am joined by Father Therasian from the Indian mission to talk about the mission, its history, the challenges faced and the importance of an active missionary spirit. You can support the Indian mission by making a donation to the SSPX and marking it as for the Indian mission. A massive thanks to Father for joining me.
Father Ockerse shares and explains the Church's position on bearing and navigating three separate categories of suffering: 1. suffering beyond our control (acts of God); 2. suffering caused by others; and 3. suffering of which we are the cause and of which we must bear the consequences.
I am joined by Jordan and Rudy from the Glad Trad Podcast to hear the story of the Glad Trads - who they are, where they came from and some of the significant moments of their respective lives that lead them to be the passionate advocates for the Catholic faith that they are today. A massive thanks to both Jordan and Rudy for coming on the show!
Bruce Mitošević followed his family into the Catholic Church as a young child, but came to value his Catholicism when he looked into the substance of his own life and the world he inhabited and compared it with the ideals of the Catholic faith he pursued. Bruce undertook a study of Catholic thought that eventually galvanised Bruce's faith and gave Bruce a fulfilment he had never known.
Steve returns to the Lounge Room to take us on a tour of the mysterious and exotic regions of Easter Europe, from Turkey to Prague, from the Church of Bones to the Hill of Crosses. We also discuss the origins of many famous Eastern European legends. Enjoy!
Chris Dent joined me in the Lounge Room to recount his early years in the Catholic education system and the experiences which lead him to questioning his reason for being and the veracity of Catholicism. What followed was a deep inquiry into the teachings of the Church and confronting the decision of a life's reformation. Join me in the Lounge Room to hear of Chris's reversion to Catholicism, and the impact this has had on Chris's life. Big thanks to Chris for joining me.
Chris is back from having just completed the historically rich Rochester to Canterbury pilgrimage and takes the opportunity to share his wealth of pilgrim experiences and the best ways to get the most out of these undertakings. Plus we discuss the new website for the Catholic Corner, which holds all Lounge Room Chats content, at the following link: https://thecatholiccorner.org/
Collin - Edmund Szatkowski was born into Evangelical Protestantism and his search for substance lead him to Catholicism and ultimately traditional Catholicism. Collin is weeks away from entering Saint Thomas Aquinas seminary to pursue a priestly vocation. Tune in to hear Collin's story!
David, Michael and I take a closer look at the Motu Proprio, Traditionis Custodes to discuss the historical context surrounding the document, the effect we believe the document will have and what we believe will be the flow on effect.
Chris Sudlow is back from Provence, France and rose wine to join me in forming a quick snap shot of Pope Francis's latest Motu Proprio -Traditionis Custodes.
Malta - a tiny island in the Mediterranean that boasts an incredible history and a vivid culture, and most importantly and perhaps unbeknownst to many, a flourishing wine culture. Tam and I discuss Malta's vividly multicultural history and the blossoming wine culture that this tiny island has to offer. Link to Marsovan 100 years documentary https://youtu.be/3H9L5EhQULs
Aaron McManus
What happened to all of the Fr. Ripperger episodes?