Fathers of the Church & More with Mike Aquilina - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts

Mike Aquilina offers the compelling story of the St. Perpetua and her great friend and sister in the faith, St. Felicity. From CNA: Saints Perpetua and Felicity were martyrs who died for the faith aro...

Episode  9 – A Brief Reflection on Prudence In this final episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss St. Joseph and the virtue of prudence An excerpt from St. Joseph and His World: The pru...

In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss St. Joseph and the role he had in Jesus' religious formation.  Also, Mike offers a deeper insight on the scene popularly known as "the finding ...

 Episode  7 – Joseph and His Work In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss St. Joseph and his family’s trade as a carpenter and the holiness found in “work.” A...

In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss St. Joseph and the Holy Family's flight into Egypt. The post SJ6 – Flight from Herod – St. Joseph and His World with Mike Aquilina ...

Episode  5 – Joseph and His Angels In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss St. Joseph and his interactions with the Angels. An excerpt from St. Joseph and His World: The great d...

 Episode 4 – Marriage Amid the Madness In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Mary and Joseph’s marriage and his challenge with her pregnancy.  They also discuss Mary...

In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss in more detail the life and influence of Herod the Great. Then the conversation turns to St. Joseph.  We learn more about his family background...

In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor explore the various religious and political figures prevalent in Israel at the time of St. Joseph.  Chief among those leaders is the infamous figure of...

In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor begin this series on the life and times of St. Joseph with a discussion on his ancestry. The post SJ1 – St. Joseph’s World – St. Jose...

Episode 12 – Nestorius – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“was In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Nestorius, an archbi...

Episode 11 – Julian the Apostate – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“ In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Julian the Ap...

Episode 10 – Arius – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“ In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Arius and the threat of the...

Episode 9 - Diocletian - "Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians" In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Diocletian and the threat of a "police state" t...

There's nobody I enjoy spending Ash Wednesday with more than Mike Aquilina. Mike offers us rich insights on the practice of prayer, fasting and almsgiving from the perspective of the early church. He...

Episode 8 – Celsus – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“ In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Celsus and responding to hi...

In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Valentinus and Gnostic teaching. The post VEC7 – Valentinus – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning He...

Episode 6 – Marcion – “Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians“ In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Marcion and the dangers of...

Episode 5 - Nero - "Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians" In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Nero and the hallmarks and dangers of an "antichrist....

Episode 4 - Simon the Magician - "Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians" In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Simon the Magician and learning pride a...

Episode 3 - Pontius Pilate - "Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians" In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Pontius Pilate and learning from his weakne...

In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss Caiaphas and the temptation of unholy compromises. An excerpt from Villains of the Early Church: CAIAPHAS IS mentioned everywhere in the Church...

Episode 1 - Judas - "Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians" In this episode, Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor discuss the "mystery of Judas." An excerpt from Villains of ...

Mike Aquilina shares with us the story of St. Agnes. A young girl who would help to break open the hearts of many so that grace could pour in. She was "a lamb for Christ". - A prayer to St. Agnes Let...

Mike Aquilina, in conversation with Bruce and Kris McGregor, breaks open the life and teachings of St. Anthony of Desert (aka St. Anthony the hermit, St. Anthony Abbott or St. Anthony the GREAT!) Born...

Episode 10 – Defending Human Life: The Early Church and Abortion Roots of the Faith – From the Church Fathers to You with Mike Aquilina, makes clear that just as an acorn grows into a tree and yet rem...

Episode 9 – Sexuality, Marriage, Contraception Roots of the Faith – From the Church Fathers to You with Mike Aquilina, makes clear that just as an acorn grows into a tree and yet remains the same plan...

Episode 8 – The Papacy:  The Apostolic Throne Roots of the Faith – From the Church Fathers to You with Mike Aquilina, makes clear that just as an acorn grows into a tree and yet remains the same plant...

Episode 7 – The Clergy: Love’s Earthly Form Roots of the Faith – From the Church Fathers to You with Mike Aquilina, makes clear that just as an acorn grows into a tree and yet remains the ...

Episode 6 – Purgatory:  Love Stronger than Death Roots of the Faith – From the Church Fathers to You with Mike Aquilina, makes clear that just as an acorn grows into a tree and yet remains the s...