Catholic Saints

Episodes

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  St. Leo the Great 10.11.2026 20m

  Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Carl Vennerstrom as they discuss St. Leo the Great, who served as pope during the tumultuous time of the Council of Chalcedon. With the heart of a pastor, St. Leo modeled Christian charity amidst the debates and controversies on the divine and human nature of Jesus. He blessed the Church by using his gift of administration to create a healthy bureaucracy where brotherly love could flourish.  Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED. Sign Up for FORMED. Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute on the Mission Circle.
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  What is a relic? 08.11.2026 19m

  Dr. Klein and Taylor Kemp explain relics as a sign of Christian hope and the classification of different types within the Church. How do relics connect with our understanding of Christ's Real Presence in the Eucharist? Why does the Church discourage cremation but approve the veneration of relics? Find out in this episode.
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  St. Elizabeth (relative of Mary) 05.11.2026 19m

  Saint Elizabeth of the Bible may be considered one of the first members of Christ’s Church as she greets Mary and proclaims her as the “Mother of my Lord.” Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Michael Barber discuss how Saint Elizabeth is a model for the family of the Church and faith that God fulfills what He has spoken. Hear how her story of the miraculous conception and birth of John the Baptist can be a testament of faith to our lives in this episode of the Catholic Saints Podcast.
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  St. Malachy of Armagh 03.11.2026 22m

  A saint of the Middle Ages, St. Malachy served as a bishop in Ireland and helped to reform the Church there, navigating many difficult political situations. Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Mary McGeehan as they dive into the life of St. Malachy of Armagh.
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  Remembering the Dead and Celebrating the Saints 01.11.2026 30m

  Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Elizabeth Klein, professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, discuss the importance of remembering the dead in purgatory, celebrating the Saints in heaven, and the Catholic perspective on Halloween.
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  St. Marcellus of Tangier 30.10.2026 15m

  St. Marcellus is an early Christian military martyr that inspires conversation on the obligations one has to his or her country. Dr. Elizabeth Klein shares St. Marcellus’ story and principles that prompt an examination of conscience about where our allegiance lies and to what cause or end we fight for.  
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  St. Jude 28.10.2026 30m
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  St. Alfred the Great 26.10.2026 18m

  Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Mary McGeehan share details of the life of St. Alfred the Great, a 9th century English saint. Due to Danish invasion, Christian practices and clerical literacy rates were in decline as Alfred was growing up. Inspired by his faith and his duty as king, St. Alfred dedicated his life to rebuild England’s Christian education and culture.
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  Pope Saint John Paull II 22.10.2026 25m

  Many know this pope as an erudite and charismatic leader, but from a young age, he was no stranger to suffering, and these trials shaped his heart of courage and love. In this episode, Mary Kate McNamara, Manager of Pilgrimages at the Augustine Institute sits down with Father Tegha Nji to have a conversation about the life and legacy of Pope Saint John Paul II. Rev. Tegha Afuhwi Nji is an assistant professor of theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more at Augustine.edu.
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  St. Luke 18.10.2026 23m

  Known as the beloved physician and faithful friend of St. Paul, St. Luke is a crucial figure for the Church’s knowledge of Christ’s earthly ministry and the early Church. Join Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp as they explore the life and legacy of the author of the Gospel according to Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
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  St. Teresa of Avila 15.10.2026 31m

  Dr. Ben Akers and Annette Bergeon, Executive Director of Endow, discuss St. Teresa of Avila and her love of conversations with Jesus.
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  Pope St. John XXIII 11.10.2026 17m

  Join Dr. David Moser and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to learn about "Good Pope John." Though most well-known for calling the Second Vatican Council, this kind, humble man teaches us much about compassion and prayer. Dr. David Moser is an assistant professor of theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more at Augustine.edu.
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  Writings of the Saints: Saint John Henry Newman's "Intellect, the Instrument of Religious Training" 09.10.2026 22m

  To many, it may seem that one's intellect and one's faith have little to do with each other, but, in "Intellect, the Instrument of Religious Training," a sermon meant for university faculty and students, Saint John Henry Newman shows us otherwise. Join Dr. Christopher Blum and Dr. Elizabeth Klein for the first in a monthly series of new episodes within the Catholic Saints podcast that focuses on "Writings of the Saints." If you would like to learn more about the life and legacy of Saint John Henry Newman, search for his name in the Augustine Institute's podcast channel. Dr. Christopher Blum is a professor of history and philosophy at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more at Augustine.edu.
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  St. Bruno 06.10.2026 22m

  Over the course of life, we will probably experience God's call to share the gifts He gave us in many different ways. Saint Bruno certainly did! Before founding the Carthusian order, he had already lived a life of service through teaching many who would go on to lead within the Church, including a pope, who would later call him out of the monastery and back to Rome. Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they introduce us to Saint Bruno. Dr. Elizabeth Klein is an associate professor of theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more at Augustine.edu.
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  St. Francis of Assisi 04.10.2026 26m

  Dr. Tim Gray and Paul McCusker talk about the incredible Saint Francis of Assisi. This massive figure of the Church spread the Gospel with incredible power and grace throughout the 13th century.
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  St. Thérèse on Holiness 01.10.2026 30m

  Dr. Ben Akers & Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, Professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, discuss St. Therese of Lisieux, a great modern-day saint and Doctor of the Church. Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED. Sign Up for FORMED. Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute on the Mission Circle.
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  The Choirs of Angels, Archangels, & Guardian Angels 29.09.2026 26m

  How do we know angels exist, and where do we learn about them? What are the different types of angels? How do we relate to our guardian angels? Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp to dive into these questions and more.
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  Sts. Cosmas and Damian 26.09.2026 15m

  Join Dr. Jean-Paul Juge and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they discuss the lives and legacy of these twin brothers -- both physicians who offered their services for free and who became martyrs for their faith. These saints help us to meditate on the meaning of healing -- both body and soul -- and on Jesus as the Divine Physician. Dr. Jean-Paul Juge is a teaching fellow in the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more at Augustine.edu.
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  Praying with St. Padre Pio 23.09.2026 20m

  This twentieth-century Franciscan mystic had the extraordinary gifts of bilocation, the ability to read hearts, and the Stigmata, just to name a few, but what Saint Padre Pio has to teach us about prayer is extremely practical. Join Father Tegha Afuhwi Nji and Dr. Jessica Ewell for this final episode in the monthly series Praying with the Saints. Rev. Tegha Afuhwi Nji is an assistant professor of theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more at Augustine.edu.
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  St. Matthew 21.09.2026 31m

  Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber discuss the Gospel writer and Apostle, St. Matthew. To learn more about the Gospel of St. Matthew, Dr. Gray and Dr. Barber have an ongoing weekly Bible Study that walks through this beautiful Gospel.