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Remembering Alice von Hildebrand
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06/20/22 • 33 min
This past year we witnessed the passing of Alice von Hildebrand, Catholic philosopher and author, and wife of one of the foremost theologians and philosophers of the 20th century, Dietrich von Hildebrand. In this podcast episode we share portions of an interview with Alice conducted by Mario Costabile several years ago, as a tribute to this amazing and influential Catholic woman. Alice discusses her concerns about the state of education, the breakdown of the family and the contemporary attacks on the family, and the crucial role that women play in the plan of God. She also shares her view that the key to building a culture of life, as well as strong marriages, is personal holiness.
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About Alice von Hildebrand
Alice von Hildebrand was a Belgian-born American Catholic philosopher, theologian, author, and professor. She taught philosophy at Hunter College for 37 years and became an internationally beloved figure through her many books and articles and numerous radio and television appearances.
She is the widow of the famous Catholic philosopher, Dietrich von Hildebrand, whose work she developed and made her own, making important contributions especially to the Catholic understanding of marriage and of femininity.
Despite misogyny and anti-Catholicism at every turn, Alice von Hildebrand was a professor of philosophy for nearly 40 years in New York City. In a climate of relativism, she championed the objectivity of truth. Some students on the verge of despair found a reason for living; many, despite the fact that she never mentioned religion, converted to Catholicism.
Alice von Hildebrand passed into eternal life on January 14, 2022, leaving behind wisdom found in her many books including The Privilege of Being a Woman, Man and Woman: A Divine Invention, and her autobiography Memoirs of a Happy Failure.
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Does a Catholic Have to Be Pro-Life?
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02/21/25 • 21 min
In this episode, Dr. David Hajduk gives his take on whether you can call yourself "Catholic" and be "pro-choice." He makes clear what being "pro-choice" means and what being "Catholic" means, as well as what sort of choices, beliefs, and activities might make a person no longer in communion with the Catholic Church.
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#catholic #prolife #prochoice
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00:00 Intro
01:28 Can a person be both Catholic and Pro-choice
02:30 What is Abortion?
03:45 The Catholic Churches opinions & teachings about abortion
05:28 Excommunicated from the Catholic Church
06:33 How can excommunication be lifted?
06:57 Abortion in Politics
10:38 Ave Maria Mutual Fund Ad
12:13 More on the Teachings of the Church about Abortion
13:36 St. Pope John Paul II - Evangelium Vitae
15:35 Rejecting the Churches Teachings about Abortion
16:33 Possibility of schism on those who oppose the Churches teachings on abortion
16:56 St. Pope John Paul II's Apostolic Letters
17:47 Pope Benedict XVI comments on the teachings
19:26 Are the excommunicated still Catholics?
20:51 Final Thoughts
How to Devil-Proof Your Life | Monsignor Stephen Rossetti | R4H
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01/08/24 • 47 min
How to Devil-Proof Your Life
In this episode, we welcome American exorcist Monsignor Stephen Rossetti. He is a successful author, professor of psychology and spirituality at the Catholic University of America, and director of the St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal in Washington, DC. Msgr. Rossetti’s incredibly popular TikTok channel shares stories of his experiences as an exorcist. In this interview, we discuss how he came to be an exorcist, the important insights he has gleaned from this ministry, and how to resist the devil’s temptations and the influence of demons in your life.
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Is there a wrong way to accept a compliment?
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12/09/24 • 31 min
In this podcast episode, hosts Alanis Vega and Matt Pana discuss the concept of humility, exploring the balance between self-deprecation and pride, and emphasizing the importance of acknowledging personal weaknesses while giving glory to God for His strength and gifts.
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#humility #catholic #pride
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00:00 Intro
01:47 Defining Humility, Pride, and Self Deprication
04:02 How to Receive a Compliment
06:24 How Mary Received a Compliment
07:42 Healthy Humility
09:04 The Litany of Humility
12:56 Cultivate the Gifts God Gives You
14:23 Affirmations vs. Catholic Declarations
15:46 Being Vulnerable with God
16:07 Healthy Skepticism
17:18 Ave Maria Mutual Funds
18:28 Magnificat
19:07 Acknowledge Your Shortcomings
22:33 Embrace Your Feelings but Don't Dwell on Them
24:05 To Whom Much Is Given, Much is Expected
25:55 The Importance of Community
29:51 The Remedy to False Sense of Pride
30:19 Outro
Are There Reasons To Believe That The Biblical God Exists?
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03/07/25 • 22 min
In this episode, Dr. David Hajduk gives his take on what are good reasons (and not so good reasons) to believe in God. He demonstrates how reason alone can demonstrate that God exists and even some of His attributes and how the picture painted bears a striking resemblance to the God of the Bible.
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#godofthebible #god #beliefingod
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00:00 Intro
02:39 What are some misconceptions on what believing means
04:06 Is Faith about religious experiences or sentiments?
05:19 Misconception #2 - Faith is contrary to reason
06:50 Faith makes our lives easier and better
08:32 What is Faith?
13:47 Proofs for God's Existence
14:01 Argument from motion
15:57 God is pure actuality
16:44 God is infinitely perfect
19:10 God is immaterial
21:00 Belief in the God of the Bible
21:40 End
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding the First Christmas
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12/23/24 • 69 min
Jack Garno and Dr. David Hajduk sit down and go into great detail about what happened the day that Jesus was born, what we believe as Catholics about Jesus’ birth, and how they celebrate Christmas now.
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#Christmas #catholic #FirstChristmas
⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 Introduction
03:28 What is wrong with the "Soap Opera" version of Mary?
07:27 Joseph knew Mary was a consecrated virgin
10:23 Why did Joseph want to "Put Her Away Quietly"?
11:26 The Angel Gabriel implies Joseph wasn't jealous
12:53 What did Betrothal mean?
14:57 Why Joseph's role was necessary
17:02 Magnificat
17:41 Scapulars.com
18:32 Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25th?
21:41 Historical Timeline leading up to Jesus' Birth
26:58 How did the early Christians celebrate Christmas?
31:29 Is Santa Claus really real?
32:08 What did "No Room At The Inn" really mean?
38:09 Animals at the Nativity Scene
41:28 Shepards and Wise Men
45:10 Angels
49:20 The Miraculous Birth
56:06 Why people have a hard time believing it
64:04 How does Dr. Dave's family celebrate Christmas?
68.23 Closing Remarks
God the Creator | The Creed (Pt. 3) | DM
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01/01/24 • 17 min
God the Creator | The Creed (Pt. 3)
In this third episode in our series on The Creed, Mario and Dave discuss why the question about what God is (an inquiry into God's nature) is more basic than the question about who God is. They offer insights as to what we mean by the word "God" and what it says about us as creatures, as well as unpack the phrase "Creator of heaven and earth."
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True Beauty w/ Leah Darrow
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10/31/22 • 53 min
True Beauty: In this episode, we hear the story of Leah Darrow - a former reality TV model turned international Catholic speaker, life-coach, author, and podcaster. We discuss True Beauty and how the very notion of beauty has become distorted in our culture. We also discuss Leah’s work to help women reach their God-given potential through her initiatives Lux University and Power Made Perfect.
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About Leah Darrow
Leah Darrow is an international Catholic speaker that dares her audience to live a life according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Before her debut on the reality TV show, America’s Next Top Model, and the subsequent years as a professional model in New York City, Leah earned a Bachelors in psychology from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She is currently working towards her Masters in Theology at the Augustine Institute. Leah and her husband Rick Soldinie, live in St. Louis, welcomed their 1st child in August 2013 and rarely sleep anymore.
Leah has appeared on numerous radio and TV programs regarding topics of faith and culture. She also addressed a United Nations panel discussion on behalf of international youth in July of 2011. Most recently overseas, Leah rallied an audience of 15,000 youth at the World Trade Center in Manila during her Real Love Revolution tour in the Philippines, and then here at home gave the keynote address for over 7,000 college students at the national FOCUS conference, SEEK2013 held in Walt Disney World.
Leah speaks to people of all ages on topics of mercy, conversion, human dignity, modesty, and chastity. Leah is particularly inspired to share these ideas in light of Blessed John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, and do her small part in the call for a New Evangelization.
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How Do I Become A Better Catholic in 2025?
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12/30/24 • 41 min
Jack Garno and Dr. David Hajduk sit down and discuss how you can make your spiritual life better in 2025 with some practical advice on how to simplify and be more consistent in the 3 practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
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#newyearsresolution #catholic #2025
⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 Introduction
03:14 Is the New Year a good time to reset your spiritual life?
05:02 What is Dr. Dave doing differently for 2025?
07:32 Importance of Written Prayer
11:40 Start Your Day With A Morning Offering
14:51 Magnificat
15:30 Verbum
16:26 Prayer Book Recommendations
20:50 Importance of Mass and Adoration
25:28 Importance of Fasting
31:18 Importance of Almsgiving
39:51 Closing Remarks
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FAQ
How many episodes does A Reason for Hope have?
A Reason for Hope currently has 147 episodes available.
What topics does A Reason for Hope cover?
The podcast is about Christianity, Theology, Faith, Love, Grace, Religion & Spirituality, Catholicism, Podcasts, Inspiration, Good News, Education, Hope and Life.
What is the most popular episode on A Reason for Hope?
The episode title 'On Eros and Agape w/ Christopher West' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on A Reason for Hope?
The average episode length on A Reason for Hope is 40 minutes.
How often are episodes of A Reason for Hope released?
Episodes of A Reason for Hope are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of A Reason for Hope?
The first episode of A Reason for Hope was released on Feb 22, 2020.
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