Catholic Saints

Epizody

• Saint Charles Lwanga 03.06.2026 18min

  One of the 22 Ugandan martyrs, Saint Charles Lwanga has much to teach us about courage. Join Father Tegha Afuhwi Nji and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to learn the inspiring story of this young catechist who was not afraid to speak truth to power and who led others to do the same. Rev. Tegha Afuhwi Nji is an assistant professor of theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more at Augustine.edu.
• Martyrs of Lyon and Vienne 02.06.2026 22min

  Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the Christians martyred under Marcus Aurelius around the year 170 AD. This episode invites a discussion on the nature of suffering, the difficulty of martyrdom, and dying in unity with the Eucharist. The martyr's feast day is June 2.
• St. Justin Martyr on Creation 01.06.2026 20min

  Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Klein to discuss St. Justin Martyr—an early Church martyr who lived from about AD 100 to 165 and wrote several significant Christian apologetic works. St. Justin was a convert to the Catholic faith, philosopher, and is famous for his idea of the "seeds of the Word" found throughout all of God's creation. St. Justin explains that all things are created by God and that there are seeds of God's truth found in all things. This allows Justin to confidently seek the truth present in other philosophies and even the pagan myths and draw out what is true and good and relate it to the Word—Jesus Christ. Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED. Sign Up for FORMED. Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute on the Mission Circle.
• St. Joan of Arc 30.05.2026 39min

  Learn about the remarkable story of St. Joan of Arc with Paul McCusker, author of the Augustine Institute Radio Theatre audio drama "The Victory of Joan of Arc", and Dr. Ben Akers on this episode of Catholic Saints! 
• St. Augustine of Canterbury 27.05.2026 19min

  St. Augustine of Canterbury is often called the "Apostle to the English". A great missionary, St. Augustine was pivotal in converting the Anglo-Saxons to the Catholic faith. Join Dr. James Prothro and Mary McGeehan as they discuss this great saint and his witness to Jesus Christ.
• Praying with the Saints: Saint Philip Neri 26.05.2026 20min

  Discover how Saint Philip Neri— the smiling saint who turned prayer into an art of holy friendship—taught ordinary people to meet God right in the middle of daily life, and how his Oratory unexpectedly birthed one of music’s most prayerful creations. Packed with his own witty, down-to-earth wisdom you can use today, join Dr. Jessica Ewell and Dr. Elizabeth Klein for the second in a monthly series of new episodes within the Catholic Saints podcast that focuses on "Praying with the Saints." If you would like to learn more about the life and legacy of Saint Philip Neri, search for his name in the Augustine Institute's podcast channel.
• St. Bede the Venerable 25.05.2026 24min

  Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp sit down to discuss the holy life and witness of St. Bede the Venerable.
• St. Dunstan 19.05.2026 14min

  Join Dr. Jean-Paul Juge and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to learn about Saint Dunstan -- hermit, monk, smith, and advisor to kings.
• St. Matthias 14.05.2026 22min

  'Lord, you know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two you have chosen to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside,' ... And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias." -- Acts 1:24-26 Who was the man who took Judas's place and what can he teach us today? Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to find out.
• St. Damien of Molokai 10.05.2026 18min

  St. Damien was born in Belgium but spent most of his life ministering to lepers in Molokai, Hawaii. An incredible example of holiness, he dedicated his whole life to spreading the Gospel. Sit down with Dr. James Prothro and Mary McGeehan as they discuss the life and witness of this great saint.
• St. Philip the Apostle 03.05.2026 18min

  Dr. James Prothro and Taylor Kemp reflect upon St. Philip the Apostle. St. Philip often brought others to Jesus Christ. His feast day is May 3. Jesus shows Philip that by following Himself, he will see God the Father, and that we can be bold in our evangelization and intercession in praying for others. 
• St. Athanasius 02.05.2026 20min

  Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they discuss the early Church Father, St. Athanasius. A bishop and Doctor of the Church, St. Athanasius is remembered as the great defender of the Nicene Creed. He was exiled five times from his own diocese under four different emperors. A great teacher, his writings are accessible to both beginners and experts in theology, writing works that serve different needs in the Church—intellectual, spiritual, and devotional. In this episode, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Elizabeth Klein dive into his biography and do a quick overview of his monumental work, On the Incarnation.
• St. Isidora of Egypt 01.05.2026 16min

  Taylor Kemp and Dr. Elizabeth Klein discuss the life of a lesser-known monastic saint from the 4th century, St. Isidora of Egypt. She is one of the oldest recorded “holy fool” saints – a saint archetype lesser known in the West but well known in the East. How she lived humility in her Christian life was highly despised and scorned by the world. Her feast day is May 1.
• St. Louis de Montfort 28.04.2026 18min

  Saint Louis de Montfort wrote the well-known book True Devotion to Mary, and he has much to teach us about prayer. Join Dr. John Sehorn and Dr. Jessica Ewell for the first in a monthly series of new episodes within the Catholic Saints podcast that focuses on "Praying with the Saints." If you would like to learn more about the life and legacy of Saint Louis de Montfort, search for his name in the Augustine Institute's podcast channel.
• St. Mark 25.04.2026 30min

  Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Tim Gray for a discussion of St. Mark.
• St. George 23.04.2026 16min

  When we think of Saint George, we probably think of the legendary knight who slew a dragon to rescue a damsel in distress. Who was Saint George, really? What can we learn from him today? Join Dr. Jean-Paul Juge and Dr. Jessica Ewell to find out.
• St. Anselm of Canterbury 21.04.2026 20min

  Join Taylor Kemp and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as the discuss the life of St. Anselm of Canterbury.
• Bl. Marie-Anne Blondin 18.04.2026 14min

  Dive into the lives of Holy Women You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Murdoch. Bl. Marie Anne grew up in poverty and was illiterate until age 20. She became a foundress of a successful religious order in the countryside of Quebec, Canada, and endured false accusations for forty years by her order's chaplain.
• St. Bernadette 16.04.2026 19min

  St. Bernadette grew up in poverty, sickness, and simplicity. Her family for a time even resided in a flat that formerly functioned as a jail cell! Listen to the story of this humble saint who received visions of the Blessed Mother even prior to understanding she was speaking to the mother of Jesus. Dr. Arielle Harms reflects upon St. Bernadette's life in this episode of Catholic Saints.
• St. Mary of Egypt 01.04.2026 11min

  Dive into the lives of Holy Women You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Murdoch. St. Mary of Egypt comes from a scandalous past that led to a life of extreme penance. Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future!