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"Author to Author with Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson" is a one-hour weekly interview show. Each week, Dr. Cynthia will invite a recently published author to talk about his or her book(s), the writing process, future writing projects, and other issues of interest to authors and their followers.

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Episode 321: Lisa Wroble on her book Starving: Can We Feed Everyone? (March 27, 2024)

March 28, 2024 12:53 - 1 hour - 28.9 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Lisa Wroble on her book Starving: Can We Feed Everyone? (March 27, 2024) Starving: Can We Feed Everyone delves into the critical issue of global food security and explores whether we can provide sustenance for the entire world population. Amazon.com: Starving: Can We Feed Everyone? (The End of Life As We Know It): 9780766073746: Wroble, Lisa: Books Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...

Episode 320: Maria Gallagher on her book Glorious Encounters with Mary (March 26, 2024)

March 27, 2024 05:23 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Maria Gallagher on her book Glorious Encounters with Mary (March 26, 2024) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

Episode 319: Jane Lebak on her book Carrying to Term: A Guide for Parents After a Devastating Prenatal Diagnosis (March 25, 2024)

March 26, 2024 11:20 - 1 hour - 27.8 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Jane Lebak on her book Carrying to Term: A Guide for Parents After a Devastating Prenatal Diagnosis. Every year, thousands of expecting parents start prenatal testing to find out if it’s a boy or a girl…and instead learn the baby is going to die. Anencephaly. Trisomy 18. Potter’s sequence. They’re called “incompatible with life.” But they’re not incompatible with love. Many doctors recommend immediate termination, but ...

Episode 318: Hope Johnson on her book Catholic Prayers for Children (March 24, 2024)

March 25, 2024 16:55 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Hope Johnson on her book Catholic Prayers for Children (March 24, 2024) Why we pray, how we pray, to Whom we pray... Catholic Prayers for Children presents classic Catholic prayers to children in an engaging format complemented by the stunning illustrations of Tracey Taylor Arvidson. Children, parents, and grandparents alike will delight in reading about prayer and praying together the beautiful words which lift our mi...

Episode 317: Paula Veloso Babadi on her book Everywhere Hope (March 23, 2024)

March 24, 2024 20:08 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Paula Veloso Babadi on her book Everywhere Hope (March 23, 2024) Everywhere Hope awakens readers with uplifting and insightful stories and poems to rekindle the power and presence of hope in their daily lives. Eloquently written, this collection is a journey to be experienced more than once. Book #1 in the "Everywhere..." book series is disarmingly honest, emotionally accessible, and meant to be savored in all ages of ...

Episode 316: Carmela Martino on her book Playing by Heart (March 21, 2024)

March 24, 2024 20:03 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Carmela Martino on her book Playing by Heart (March 21, 2024) Emilia Salvini dreams of marrying a man who loves music as much as she does. But in 18th-century Milan, being the "second sister" means she'll likely be sent to a convent instead. Emilia's only hope is to prove her musical talents crucial to her father's quest for nobility. First, though, she must win over her music tutor, who disdains her simply for being a...

Episode 315: Fr. Nicholas Gregoris on his book A Concise History of a Hundred Years of Papal Teaching on Catholic Education (March 18, 2024)

March 19, 2024 13:08 - 1 hour - 34.5 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Fr. Nicholas Gregoris on his book A Concise History of a Hundred Years of Papal Teaching on Catholic Education (March 18, 2024) Fr. Gregoris, who served as the major translator of a book entitled The Mission of Catholic Schools: A Century of Reflection and Direction, has provided in this short volume a full introduction to the thousand-page collection of magisterial teachings on primary and secondary Catholic education...

Episode 314: Kathleen Vincenz on her book Papa and the Little Queen: A Walk with St. Therese and her Papa (March 17, 2024)

March 18, 2024 11:46 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Kathleen Vincenz on her book Papa and the Little Queen: A Walk with St. Therese and her Papa (March 17, 2024) Four-year-old Thérèse skipped to the garden to tell her papa she has learned to read her first word, Heaven. After a make-believe tea party, they head for a walk through the city of Lisieux to celebrate. Along the way, Thérèse and Papa meet many people and share their simple, joyous love for God and each other....

Episode 313: Helena Signore on her book I AM: The Mystery of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist for Children (March 11, 2024)

March 12, 2024 01:21 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Helena Signore on her book I AM: The Mystery of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist for Children (March 11, 2024) I AM was written because there was no resource specifically unwrapping the mystery of the Real Presence for children, which is a challenging topic for First Communion preparation. Presented in English and Spanish in a teasing question, prediction and answer format and illustrated with engaging wate...

Episode 312: John and Laura Ruberto on their book The Gulf of Mexico: A Rhyming Animal Adventure (March 10, 2024)

March 11, 2024 02:30 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MB

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support. In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews John and Laura Ruberto on their book The Gulf of Mexico: A Rhyming Animal Adventure and their website The Hallowed Way (March 10, 2024) Young children will embark on a wildlife adventure in the Gulf of Mexico as seen ALL IN ONE DAY. Inspired by actual sightings from just one day on the water in sunny Southwest Flori...

Episode 311: Christopher Mahon on his upcoming book on the everyday lives of Catholics (March 9, 2024)

March 10, 2024 13:38 - 1 hour - 34.6 MB

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support. In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Christopher Mahon on his upcoming book on the lives of Catholics as they are lived in our everyday worlds, bridging the secular and the sacred worlds.

Episode 310: Matthew Schmidt on his book The Last Tribune (March 8, 2024)

March 10, 2024 12:06 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MB

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support. In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Matthew Schmidt on his book The Last Tribune. They said we could destroy cities. War is long over. The United Tribes decide their ruler through a series of tournaments, simulating battles between their champions. Irenaeus is born with the necessary cybernetics to wear a power suit and thus is qualified to become a T...

Episode 309: Lynda Rozell on her book Journeys with a Tin Can Pilgrim (March 7, 2024)

March 08, 2024 04:47 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MB

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support. In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Lynda Rozell on her book Journeys with a Tin Can Pilgrim: from corporate lawyer to Airstream nomad: finding joy in everyday life. (March 7, 2024) Three years ago, Lynda Rozell sold her house, quit her job, and began living on the road full-time in an Airstream travel trailer that she tows with a RAM 1500 truck. This...

Episode 308: Devin Rose on his book Lionheart Catholic: How to Become a Saint in These Dark Times (March 6, 2024)

March 07, 2024 17:49 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MB

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support. In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Devin Rose on his book Lionheart Catholic: How to Become a Saint in These Dark Times. (March 6, 2024) Sound familiar? - Are you stuck confessing the same sins again and again in Confession? Break through your spiritual plateau with this simple practice called mental prayer. Hardly any Catholics, even priests, know a...

Episode 307: Jennifer Gladen on her book Angel Donor: Olivia's Journey to Transplant (March 4, 2024)

March 05, 2024 13:28 - 38 minutes - 17.4 MB

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support. In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Jennifer Gladden on her book Angel Donor: Olivia's Journey to Transplant (March 4, 2024) Olivia never asked to have a disease like Biliary Atresia. It made her liver sick and only a transplant will make her better. After waiting several months and close to losing hope, she gets the call she's been waiting for. The j...

Episode 306: Ellen Kolb on her book Pro-Life Journeys: An anthology from Leaven for the Loaf, a Granite State pro-life blog (March 3, 2024)

March 04, 2024 01:34 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MB

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support. In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Ellen Kolb on her book Pro-Life Journeys: An anthology from Leaven for the Loaf, a Granite State pro-life blog (March 3, 2024) Since 2012, Ellen Kolb has been writing at leavenfortheloaf.com about the pro-life movement, with a focus on New Hampshire. Pro-Life Journeys is an anthology of posts from the blog's first d...

Episode 305: Wendy Forest on her forthcoming book Mary's Well (March 1, 2024)

March 02, 2024 15:28 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MB

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support. In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Wendy Forest on her forthcoming book Mary's Well (March 1, 2024)

Episode 304: Suzanne Cruz on her book Where the Trees of Freedom Are (February 29, 2024)

March 01, 2024 17:11 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MB

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support. In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Suzanne Cruz on her book Where the Trees of Freedom Are (February 29, 2024) Where did our freedom come from? Joshua learns that for centuries humans have met under trees to discuss ways they could become sovereign individuals and be the masters of their own lives. As a parent, you will love reading this historical a...

Episode 303: Lisa Livezey on her book My Year with Mom: A Caregiver's Devotional Story (February 28, 2024)

February 29, 2024 09:41 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MB

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support. In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Lisa Livezey on her book My Year with Mom: A Caregiver's Devotional Story (February 28, 2024)

Episode 302: Angela Joy Lano on her Ministry as a Self-Published Catholic Freelance Writer (February 28, 2024)

February 29, 2024 09:40 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MB

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support. In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Angela Joy Lano on her Ministry as a Self-Published Catholic Freelance Writer (February 28, 2024)

Episode 301: Rich Agnello on his books Going to Williamsport and Our Marian Pulpit: From a Lector’s Soul House (February 27, 2024)

February 28, 2024 14:55 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MB

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support. In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Rich Agnello on his books Going to Williamsport and Our Marian Pulpit: From a Lector’s Soul House (February 27, 2024) Going to Williamsport What would you do if you were the 12-year-old new ace pitcher of a very small town baseball team, and you and your teammates went on in one magical year to represent your far w...

Episode 300: John Aquaviva on his book Improving your Kids’ Body Image through Catholic Teaching (February 23, 2024)

February 25, 2024 00:42 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews John Aquaviva on his book Improving your Kids’ Body Image through Catholic Teaching (February 23, 2024) Improving your Kids’ Body Image through Catholic Teaching: How Theology of the Body and Other Church Teachings Can Transform your Life is the unique approach to the body image crisis that impacts many children. From a young age, our kids are under immense pressure from a variety of sources that can determine the valu...

Episode 299: Francis Etheredge on his book The Word in Your Heart: Mary, Youth and Mental Health (February 21, 2024)

February 22, 2024 10:20 - 53 minutes - 24.3 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Francis Etheredge on his book The Word in Your Heart: Mary, Youth, and Mental Health (February 21, 2024) Running away at 14. Attempting suicide. Pill prescriptions for almost every mental health condition: Marketing or medicine? The exponential rise of the medicalization of children. Personal experience. Conversion. Listening. Catechesis. Pilgrimage. The word of God. The Immaculate Conception. Our times and an antidote...

Episode 298: Fr. Eugene Azorji on his book The Voices We Hear Daily (February 8, 2024)

February 09, 2024 04:24 - 43 minutes - 20 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Fr. Eugene Azorji on his book The Voices We Hear Daily (February 8, 2024) The Voices We Hear Daily is written as a simple narrative reflection on the four voices we hear every day–namely the voice of God, the voice of the world, the voice of self, and the voice of the Devil–our responses to which shape our human and spiritual formation. The Voices We Hear Daily | En Route Books and Media Become a supporter of this p...

Episode 297: Elsie, Isaac, Simon, and Violet on their book Jimmathy's Odyssey: A Tale of Unlikely Heroes (February 3, 2024)

February 04, 2024 18:02 - 28 minutes - 13 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Elsie Schwarz, Isaac Tenholder, Simon Sidorski, and Violet Alton on their book Jimmathy's Odyssey: A Tale of Unlikely Heroes (February 3, 2024) Jimmathy’s jackhammer is stolen by Rhino, and to get it back, he has to do a favor for a goblin. Join Jimmathy and his friends as they race around the world encountering languages and cultures in pursuit of their quest. Jimmathy’s Odyssey: A Tale of Unlikely Heroes | En Route...

Episode 296: Dorothy Cusick on her book The Daughter of the King (January 29, 2024)

January 31, 2024 11:45 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Dorothy Cusick on her book The Daughter of the King (January 29, 2024). Counseled by a priest to put her children in an orphanage after being evicted from her home, Dorothy Cusick’s mother, Mary, was in danger of falling into despair. Poetically written, Dorothy’s story of how her mother faced the full weight of her responsibility through her life of faith is an inspiration to the reader. Imbued with the grace only God...

Episode 295: Paul Murano on his book The Devil-ution of Society (January 3, 2024)

January 05, 2024 00:54 - 1 hour - 33.4 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Dr. Paul Murano on his book The Devil-ution of Society (January 3, 2024) In July, 1968, Pope Paul VI promulgated Humanae Vitae in which he observed that “a man who grows accustomed to the use of contraceptive methods may forget the reverence due to a woman, and, disregarding her physical and emotional equilibrium, reduce her to being a mere instrument for the satisfaction of his own desires, no longer considering her a...

Episode 294: Sr. Gianna Casino, LIHM, on her children's book Puffel (December 29, 2023)

January 04, 2024 20:40 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Sr. Gianna Casino, LIHM, on her children's book Puffel (December 29, 2023) On a winter day in the enchanting land of Norway, Puffel can’t resist the urge to go outside and join his puffin pals for a snowball fight! Suddenly, he hears some waddly, unexpected guests arrive. Who could it be? Puffel’s eyes widen with excitement. Join Puffel in this story of imagination, discovery, and being true to oneself.Maybe, just mayb...

Episode 293: Richard Ruesch on his book His Spoken Words (December 3, 2023)

December 04, 2023 15:59 - 1 hour - 27.9 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Richard Ruesch on his book His Spoken Words (December 3, 2023) This book includes a complete compilation of the spoken words of our Lord Jesus Christ, which are contained in the verses of the New Testament, chronologically arranged from the time when His parents found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the temple teachers, to His final earthly hours when He spoke to the Good Thief, His Mother, to the beloved Ap...

Episode 292: Bob Sizemore on his book Franciscanism: The Answer to Modernism (November 30, 2023)

December 02, 2023 17:36 - 45 minutes - 20.6 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Dr. Bob Sizemore on his book Franciscanism: The Answer to Modernism (November 30, 2023) In a culture of death, St. Francis restores us to life. This book invites the reader into Franciscanism as the answer to Modernism. Franciscanism: The Answer to Modernism | En Route Books and Media Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

Episode 291: Fr. Dennis Billy, CSsR, on his book The Divinized Person (November 29, 2023)

November 30, 2023 16:05 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Fr. Dennis Billy, CSsR, on his book The Divinized Person (November 29, 2023) Scripture tells us that man was created in the image and likeness of God (Gn 1:26). This book explores the meaning of this statement, describing each of us as a living, flesh-and-blood icon, a visible representation intended to lead us to an encounter with the divine. The Divinized Person | En Route Books and Media Become a supporter of thi...

Episode 290: Pedro Gabriel on his book Heresy Disguised as Tradition (November 27, 2023)

November 28, 2023 06:23 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Pedro Gabriel on his book Heresy Disguised as Tradition. A widespread assertion in Catholic circles today is that one can disregard the teachings of Pope Francis or the Second Vatican Council if they teach something that seems to go against tradition. Is this the case? In this book, Pedro Gabriel proves that tradition is often confused with novelty. He also shows how several heresies of the past have historically claimed t...

Episode 289: Rachel Heise on her book Flow Gently Days (November 13, 2023)

November 15, 2023 14:18 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Rachel Heise on her book Flow Gently Days (November 13, 2023) The author endeavors in this book of poetry to demonstrate an alertness to the divine glorious moments in time that often pass by underappreciated. She encourages all readers to be on the lookout for a trail of lights that leads back to our Heavenly Father and reminds them there is still so much good to be found on that path. Flow Gently Days | En Route Boo...

Episode 288: Fr. Thomas Kagumisa on his book Translanguaging (November 9, 2023)

November 10, 2023 21:35 - 1 hour - 32.5 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Fr. Thomas Kagumisa on his book Translanguaging: Teaching English to Secondary School Students in Tanzania (November 9, 2023) This book is a synthesis of Tanzanian educators’ core beliefs and perspectives on the effectiveness of translanguaging strategies in Teaching English as a Foreign Language to secondary school students. While the existing literature informs and addresses the topic of translanguaging in a general ...

Episode 287: Andrew Likoudis on his grandfather James Likoudis' book Scholars of the Sacred (November 1, 2023)

November 02, 2023 19:57 - 1 hour - 31.1 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Andrew Likoudis talks about editing his grandfather's book Scholars of the Sacred: Dominican Theologians in Late Medieval Byzantium. This in-depth study of the Catholic–Orthodox reunion efforts during the tumultuous 11th–15th centuries reveals the vital role played by the Dominican Order in shaping the theological and political discourse of that era, with a focus on the contributions of prominent Dominican figures such as John Stojkovich of Ragusa, Andrew...

Episode 286: Antony Kolenc on his book Murder at Penwood Manor (October 9, 2023)

October 14, 2023 11:14 - 47 minutes - 21.5 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Antony Kolenc on his book Murder at Penwood Manor (October 9, 2023) Xan and Christina embark on a journey to Harwood Abbey, where they reunite with their old friends, Lucy and Joshua. When a brutal murder occurs at nearby Penwood Manor, all evidence points to Laurence, a Crusader recently returned from the Holy Land. Unconvinced of the man’s guilt, Xan and his friends must act swiftly to solve the crime. Who could hav...

Episode 285: Bob Sizemore on his book Franciscanism, the Answer to Modernism (September 22, 2023)

September 25, 2023 03:13 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Bob Sizemore on his book Franciscanism, the Answer to Modernism. (September 22, 2023) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

Episode 284: Amanda Lauer on her book Royal & Ancient (September 21, 2023)

September 21, 2023 14:33 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Amanda Lauer on her book Royal & Ancient (September 21, 2023) Bronwyn Campbell's end-of-summer plans were simple: wrap up her job at Saint Andrews Country Club, meet her friends one last time at the virtual reality arcade, and move across the country—again—with her father. But when lightning strikes while she's working the club's Saint Andrews Heritage Day, she's transported from an American fairway to the home of golf...

Episode 283: Annabelle Moseley on her book Awake with Christ: Living the Catholic Holy Hour in Your Home (September 16, 2023)

September 17, 2023 16:46 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Annabelle Moseley on her book Awake with Christ: Living the Catholic Holy Hour in Your Home (September 16, 2023) We are about to undertake an exhilarating journey together. Throughout this book, we will travel to the Mount of Olives implementing the tools of the garden as we keep the Holy Gardener company in Gethsemane and garden our own hearts and homes in His honor. Jesus: the Vine, the Tree of Life, the one whose bl...

Episode 282: Pat Flynn on his book The Best Argument for God (September 11, 2023)

September 14, 2023 16:21 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Pat Flynn on his book The Best Argument for God (September 11, 2023). When the medieval theologian Thomas Aquinas addressed the best arguments against God in his masterwork, the Summa Theologica, he listed only two. The first was the problem of evil: How can God — who is perfectly good — exist alongside that which is against Him? His second: Is God really needed to explain the world?In this landmark work, Patrick Flynn...

Episode 281: Elaine Weismann of The Center for the Study of the Great Ideas on Mortimer and Max (September 1, 2023)

September 02, 2023 13:51 - 1 hour - 40.9 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Elaine Weismann of The Center for the Study of the Great Ideas on Mortimer and Max and a lot of other things! (September 1, 2023) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-to-author--4129285/support.

Episode 280: Dr. George Mychaskiw II on his book Follow the Science (August 31, 2023)

September 01, 2023 03:02 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Dr. George Mychaskiw II on his book Follow the Science: A Catholic Physician’s Contemplations on Faith, Medicine, and the Catholic Church. (August 31, 2023) Do you ever wonder if the scientific world has lost its compass?Does it seem like the Catholic Church is increasingly irrelevant in a culture of death and secular self-interest?Is there no behavior too outrageous, offensive or preposterous enough for a civilized so...

Episode 279: Fr. Greg Cleveland, OMV, on his book Beloved Lover: The Priesthood in the Song of Songs (August 30, 2023)

August 31, 2023 00:35 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Fr. Greg Cleveland, OMV, on his book Beloved Lover: The Priesthood in the Song of Songs (August 30, 2023) In the context of the mystical love poetry of the Song of Songs, Beloved Lover explores how the priest is the living image of Jesus Christ, the Spouse of the Church. The priest is called to spiritually live the spousal love of Christ toward the Church, his bride. The priest’s life radiates this spousal character as...

Episode 278: Suzanne Mulrain on her contribution to the book Clerical Sexual Misconduct (August 29, 2023)

August 30, 2023 01:27 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Suzanne Mulrain on her contribution to the book Clerical Sexual Misconduct (August 29, 2023) The abuse, harassment, or devaluation of women, in any form by Catholic priests and bishops, raises concerns about: whether clerics have a healthy understanding of their own inherent dignity as male persons and spiritual fathers; whether clerics have a healthy understanding of the inherent dignity of women as female persons a...

Episode 277: Fr. Thomas Pulickal and Anthony Kunnumpurath, PhD, on their book The Art of Listening to Young People (August 28, 2023)

August 30, 2023 01:12 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Fr. Thomas Pulickal and Anthony Kunnumpurath, PhD, on their book The Art of Listening to Young People (August 28, 2023) Listening is a form of encounter that allows us to be with another person, to see through their eyes, and to journey with them. The Art of Listening to Young People uniquely blends extensive scientific research with pastoral experience and theology to provide guidance and inspiration for youth minist...

Episode 276: Sr. Helen Adaku Ogbuji on her book Out of the Lips of Infants, Wisdom Comes: Retelling the Bible Stories (August 22, 2023)

August 23, 2023 19:05 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-WIlson interviews Sr. Helen Adaku Ogbuji on her book Out of the Lips of Infants, Wisdom Comes: Retelling the Bible Stories (August 22, 2023) This book is the fruit of Sr. Helen’s years of learning how to reflect on the Word of God, both as a child and as an adult; and how each stage of learning, interpretation, interaction and knowledge, initiated a fuller understanding of and relationship with God. Out of the Lips of Infants, Wisdom C...

Episode 275: Ian Wilders and Joan Kingsland on their book Being the Boss: The Power of Subsidiarity for Getting Things Done (Aug. 21, 2023)

August 21, 2023 19:50 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Ian Wilders and Dr. Joan Kingsland on their book Being the Boss: The Power of Subsidiarity for Getting Things Done (Aug. 21, 2023) Ian is a visionary CEO known for advocating subsidiarity in the workplace. In his book, he shares practical insights and real-world examples of how this concept drives innovation, collaboration, and success. By promoting autonomy and recognizing individual talents, Ian offers a blueprint fo...

Episode 274: Dr. Rafael Gonzalez on his book True Catholic Doctrinal Development (August 19, 2023)

August 20, 2023 04:34 - 1 hour - 34.2 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Dr. Rafael Gonzalez on his book True Catholic Doctrinal Development: The Modal Distinction of Francisco Suárez and its Christological-Theological Consequences (August 19, 2023) In this book, Dr. Rafael Gonzalez discusses Suárez’ modal distinction, which seems to satisfy both medieval Thomism (and neo-Thomism) and the newer pejoratively called “la nouvelle théologie” in their views of the distinction between nature and ...

Episode 273: Kristina Olsen on her book God's Memoir (August 18, 2023)

August 19, 2023 14:54 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Dr. Kristina Olsen on her book God's Memoir. God’s Memoir invites you into the mind of God in an imaginative exploration of how God might think about Bible events and our lives today. We consider Creation, the birth of Jesus and the role of the family, as well as art, architecture and music. It’s a sketch of God’s inner life in the Trinity and how He/They talk, think and communicate. True to the Bible, Scripture refere...

Episode 272: Jason Schreder on his book Into the Heart of St. Joseph (August 17, 2023)

August 18, 2023 18:11 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Jason Schreder on his book Into the Heart of St. Joseph (August 17, 2023) Into the Heart of Saint Joseph immerses the reader through prayerful reflection, Scripture, and art, into Saint Joseph’s interior life as the Husband of Mary and Zealous Defender of Christ. Saint Joseph is known to be a “righteous man” (Matthew 1:19), who reveals himself as a man after the Lord’s heart in his answering the call to be the Guardian...