Episodes
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Exorcism and the Battle Against the Devil
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
How do we protect ourselves from the devil? How do we avoid becoming vulnerable to spiritual attack? What are the levels of spiritual attack? As we approach Halloween, our culture fosters a morbid fascination with the occult—but Fr. Vincent Lampert, the exorcist for the archdiocese of Indianapolis, reminds us that we should foster a fascination with the saving work of God. Learn more on this episode of The Road to Emmaus.
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
How to Approach the Bible
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Listening to Scripture scholars discuss the Bible makes reading the Word of God seem straightforward. But it’s easy to feel discouraged when we approach it ourselves. On this episode, Scott Hahn assures us that when he first started studying the Bible, he felt just as confused. Here’s a quick beginner’s guide to reading Scripture.
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
**Bonus Episode** We Don’t Need Nice Homilies
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
There is a need today for strong proclamation of the Gospel—and nowhere is this more true than in the need for strong preaching and teaching. But priests today are pressured to make homilies light, short, and uncontroversial. On this bonus episode, Scott Hahn, James Merrick, and Rob Corzine discuss the need to encourage priests to preach the Gospel boldly.
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Why an Anglican Priest Became Catholic
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Dr. James Merrick, director of Emmaus Academic and Clergy Support, had a long road to the Catholic faith. He was raised devout Baptist, felt called to ministry despite his dislike for public speaking, became an Anglican priest, and then gave up a parish in Scotland to become Catholic. On this episode, learn how his studies and friendships brought him to the Church.
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
A Church in Crisis
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Is our Church in crisis? Ralph Martin, bestselling author and president of Renewal Ministries, shares the troubling issues facing the Catholic Church from within and without. And the pandemic has only made these issues, such as our deep need for a spiritual awakening, more evident. On this episode, Ralph Martin and Scott Hahn discuss the challenges and the pathways forward.
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Sneak Peek of Beloved and Blessed with Kimberly Hahn
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Today Scott Hahn is joined by a very special guest—his wife, Kimberly. The two discuss Kimberly’s new ministry for women and her new podcast, Beloved and Blessed. Kimberly shares her experience and insights into the wisdom of Scripture, especially the wisdom of Proverbs 31.
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Jonathan Roumie and The Chosen
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Jonathan Roumie from The Chosen joins Scott Hahn to talk about what it’s like to play Jesus on TV, how his Catholic faith influences his work, and the role of Scripture in the show. On this episode of The Road to Emmaus, get an inside look at how God has worked in Jonathan’s life and through The Chosen.
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
The Eucharist as the Fulfillment of the Bible with special guest Andrew Swafford
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
What’s so special about the book of Hebrews? Dr. Andrew Swafford, professor of Scripture and theology at Benedictine College, returns to explain how St. Paul’s writings point to the Eucharist as the fulfillment of the entire Bible. On this episode of The Road to Emmaus, Dr. Swafford and Dr. Hahn discuss their favorite book of the Bible and how it impacted Dr. Hahn’s conversion to the Catholic Church.
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Why Read Scripture? with Special Guest Andrew Swafford
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
How does a college football player become a Scripture professor at Benedictine College? Dr. Andrew Swafford, professor of Scripture and theology at Benedictine College, joins Scott Hahn on this episode of The Road to Emmaus to discuss the power of Sacred Scripture and the importance of faithful scholarship.
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
How Do We Defend the Faith?
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
How can we defend supernatural truths with natural arguments? The truths of the faith are beyond the grasp of mere reason and yet they are eminently reasonable. If that sounds confusing, don’t worry. On this episode, Scott Hahn explains the resurgence of apologetics in the Church and shares his favorite resource for defending the faith.
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
The Unexplored Union of Mary and the Holy Spirit
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
What is the intimate relationship between Mary and the Holy Spirit? Both St. Maximilian Kolbe and Matthias Scheeben speak of Mary as the “spouse of the Spirit.” In contemplating the mysteries of the faith, the Church continues to go deeper into her understanding of God’s plan. On this episode of The Road to Emmaus, Scott Hahn reminds us that the mystery of God and His creation is inexhaustible.
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
**Bonus Episode** St. Maximilian Kolbe
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
One of the most influential saints of the 20th century was Maximilian Kolbe, who not only lived the gospel message by laying down his life for his brother, but also began one of the most powerful Marian movements today, the Militia of the Immaculata. In this episode, Scott Hahn talks about his personal devotion to St. Maximilian Kolbe.
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Why Does the Transfiguration Matter?
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Unlike Christmas or Easter, the Feast of the Transfiguration isn’t usually marked by any special celebration. But there are key elements of the Transfiguration that merit closer attention, especially some of Jesus’ more mysterious sayings which we find in all three synoptic Gospels. On this episode of The Road to Emmaus, Scott Hahn unpacks the meaning behind the Transfiguration and why it matters.
Saturday Aug 08, 2020
Things You Never Learned about Mary
Saturday Aug 08, 2020
Saturday Aug 08, 2020
The Church’s rich teaching on the Blessed Mother is nearly inexhaustible. On today’s episode, Scott Hahn and guest Dr. Nina Heereman discuss new developments in Marian study that give deeper meaning to Catholics’ devotion.
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
The Unspeakable Mystery of the Eucharist
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Priests have a unique and important role in the mystery of the Eucharist. As participants in the headship of Christ, they share Christ’s life in a particular way. On this episode of The Road to Emmaus, Scott Hahn is joined by Dr. Lawrence Feingold, author, professor, and scholar. Go deeper into the mystery of the Eucharist and the priest’s relationship to this great sacrament.
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Ask the Bishop
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
On this episode of The Road to Emmaus, Scott Hahn is joined by Bishop Jeffrey Monforton, author of Ask the Bishop. While a bishop’s day is full of countless tasks, the primary responsibility of a bishop is to instruct their flock and share the faith. In nearly a decade of role as bishop of Steubenville, Ohio, Monforton has done just that.
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Why Believe in the Catholic Church?
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Everyone faces doubt, but today it seems that the challenge of unbelief is greater than ever before. Many denounce the Church and her doctrines in the face of objections. While the human leadership of the Church hasn’t always been perfect throughout her history, the Church herself is nothing less than God’s invitation into His divine family. Scott Hahn looks at why we should believe in God’s promise of His Church.
Monday Jul 13, 2020
The Mass, Scripture, and Apologetics
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
How can we give better answers to those who have questions on the truthfulness of Sacred Scripture? Scott Hahn has an answer that might surprise you, and it centers around the Mass and the Eucharist. Learn more on this episode of The Road to Emmaus.
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Hope to Die
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Hope is what will sustain us in the days yet to come. It also will make it possible to experience joy in this day, no matter what sorrows presently afflict us. On this episode of The Road to Emmaus, Scott Hahn talks about his book Hope to Die and the importance of hope.
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
St. John the Baptist and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
John the Baptist is the forerunner of Christ—he is the last Old Testament prophet and the bridge to the New and Everlasting Covenant. And yet, what do we know of John the Baptist? What role does he play in our faith today? Learn more on this episode of The Road to Emmaus, with special guest John Bergsma.