Truth in Charity
313 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsTruth in Charity explores religion and spirituality through topical conversations with Bishop Rhoades and his guests.
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The Catholic Response to Gun Violence
August 17, 2022 04:15 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBIt seems like we hear about mass shootings and gun violence more and more. What are some of the root causes? What are reasonable gun safety laws? Basically, what is the Catholic response to all this? Bishop breaks it down on this episode.
Eleven Days in Nigeria
August 09, 2022 20:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBBishop just returned from Nigeria and, on this episode, hear how the trip went. His schedule was packed with big liturgies including two Ordination Masses. But Nigeria has been in the news recently because of priest kidnappings and Bishop talks about how local villagers saved his group from a potentially dangerous situation.
Theology of the Body and Eschatological Man
July 12, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBOn this episode, Bishop wraps up our series on Theology of the Body and the 3 states of man. So far, he’s talked about Original Man and Historical Man...this week, it’s Eschatological man...or our future destiny.
The Dobbs Decision: Building a New Culture of Life
July 05, 2022 17:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBRoe vs. Wade has been overturned, and on this episode, Bishop says we can’t rest on our laurels....it’s time to build a new culture of life through our witness and respectful dialogue. The show concludes with Bishop breaking down the legal arguments presented in both the majority and dissenting opinions. Read the USCCB statement here: https://www.usccb.org/news/2022/usccb-statement-us-supreme-court-ruling-dobbs-v-jac kson Read Bishop’s statement here: https://diocesefwsb.org/regarding-u-...
Theology of the Body and Historical Man: What’s the Connection?
June 28, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBThis week, Bishop continues his deep dive into Theology of the Body...this time focusing on Historical Man.
Theology of the Body: Adam and Eve’s Connection
June 21, 2022 16:05 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBOn this episode, Bishop takes a deep dive into Theology of the Body...specifically how it relates to Original Man, Adam and Eve, and what’s at the root of the human experience. Another episode on Adam and Eve can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1X5ljtylF2ezsLr5BLGwGn?si=SztGxcaFQIK2IbZFQM0 CZg
Homily to New Priests: Be the Good Shepherd
June 14, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBJust a couple of weeks ago, Bishop Rhoades ordained three young men to the priesthood. On this episode, you’ll hear Bishop’s homily from that Mass. Hear more about the Good Shepherd, the Eucharist, and the gifts God provides for the good of His Church.
Why Deacons? Bishop Explains at Ordination Mass
June 07, 2022 17:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBBishop Rhoades recently ordained 5 young men to the diaconate and, on this episode, we bring you his homily. Hear more about why we have deacons and how they accomplish the mission of Christ’s love in the Church.
What Happened at Pentecost?
May 31, 2022 17:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBOn this episode, Bishop breaks down Pentecost...when the disciples received the Holy Spirit. Hear more about the readings for the day as well as how it connects to Confirmation and whether or not it’s possible to have other “Pentecost” moments in our lives.
Are We Living with Joy?
May 24, 2022 17:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBHow do we live with Easter joy all year long? On this episode, Bishop talks about the importance of remaining hopeful even when we’re suffiering and our call to love one another as Christ loved us.
Maestro Bob Nance: How Can Music Help Our Faith?
May 18, 2022 00:37 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBThis week, Bishop is joined by special guest Maestro Bob Nance. He is the president of Heartland Sings...a nonprofit vocal music production company based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Hear more about the intersection of music and faith as well as Heartland Sings upcoming Vocal Arts Conference. For more on Heartland Sings and the upcoming Vocal Arts Conference, visit: HeartlandSings.org.
Dobbs vs. Jackson: What Do We Do Now?
May 10, 2022 17:42 - 31 minutes - 29 MBThis week, Bishop responds to the leaked draft opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court case Dobbs vs. Jackson ..which would reverse Roe vs. Wade. Hear his explanation and call to action on this episode. To read Bishop’s statement: DioceseFWSB.org/Bishop
Was the Resurrection Necessary?
May 03, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBAs we continue celebrating Easter, Bishop takes a closer look at John’s account of the Resurrection....specifically, the passage always read during the Easter Sunday Morning Mass. He breaks down the meaning behind events recounted in the passage like Mary Magdalen arriving at the tomb while it was still dark outside, Peter going into the tomb first, and why seeing the burial cloths were still there was important. All this, Bishop says, brings us to the final stage of human evolution...the ne...
What Happens During Holy Week?
April 12, 2022 19:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBAs we walk through Holy Week, Bishop offers his reflections on John’s account of the Passion. Find out what makes it different from the other Gospels as we prepare for Good Friday.
Do Parish Boundaries Matter?
April 05, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBA diocese is divided up into parishes, but how are the boundaries of those parishes determined? Do we have to go to our neighborhood parish? Find out more about parish boundaries and whether they matter on this episode.
Which Rite is Right?
March 29, 2022 17:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBSo if there is one Catholic Church, why are there different rites within it? And which one is....right? By the end of this episode, you’ll have a better understanding of the 6 different rites within the Catholic Church...all are totally Catholic and all are in union with the Pope but the liturgies are different. Find out more in this episode. Here’s the link Kyle mentions that may be a good way to visualize all the rites within the Catholic Church: https://churchpop.com/wp-content/uploads/...
Why did Jesus tell parables?
March 22, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWe know that Jesus used parables as a way to teach His disciples...but why? On this episode, Bishop explains. Then he breaks down one of his favorites...the parable of the sower. The episode wraps up with two others: “the weeds among the wheat” and “the parable of the mustard seed.”
Redeemer Radio’s Spring Sharathon
March 15, 2022 16:30 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBBecause of your continued support, Bishop Rhoades is able to connect with his flock through the Truth in Charity podcast. Click below to make your donation today! https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form/?svcid=renxt&formId=d6bc7bef-0f4c-4edc-9891-ea9de6639928&envid=p-iJzWykujUkK95n09l1YrSg&zone=usa
How Can We Care for the Grieving and Bury the Dead?
March 08, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThis week, Bishop and Kyle wrap up our 7-part series on the Corporal Works of Mercy by focusing on Burying the Dead. Hear more about why it’s considered a word of mercy, the importance of praying for the dead, and ways to journey with those who are grieving. But first, the show begins with Bishop’s thoughts on the invasion of Ukraine and a prayer for those in the area.
Q and A from Rekindle the Fire
March 01, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBAt the recent Rekindle the Fire men’s conference, Bishop sat down with Kyle for a question-and-answer session. Men attending the conference submitted their questions that day, Kyle asked them, and Bishop answered. And that’s what we’re bringing you this week.
How Can We Care for the Sick?
February 15, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBOn this episode, Bishop and Kyle continue talking about “caring for the sick”...one of the Corporal Works of Mercy. Last week, the focus was on Our Lady of Lourdes and the World Day of the Sick. This week, it’s about Jesus’s encounters with the sick and our invitation to do the same. Plus two saints who are well-known for their work with lepers in 19th century Hawaii.
Healing and Our Lady of Lourdes
February 08, 2022 17:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBNext up in our series on the Corporal Works of Mercy: “Caring for the Sick.” On this episode, Bishop and Kyle talk about how February 11th is connected to this work of mercy. The date has special meaning for a couple of different reasons. First, it’s the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Hear more about the story of St. Bernadette, what happened at a grotto in Lourdes, France more than 150 years ago, and the healings that continue to happen there today. It’s also the World Day of the Sick…establ...
How Can We Visit the Imprisoned?
February 01, 2022 17:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBWe’re continuing our series on the Corporal Works of Mercy this week by focusing on “visiting those in prison.” Hear about the years Bishop spent ministering to those in jail and the call to show compassion to prisoners. The show wraps up by broadening the focus a bit to include other forms of imprisonment including addiction and sin.
How Can We Clothe the Naked?
January 25, 2022 18:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBAs we continue our series on the Corporal Works of Mercy, we shift our attention to “clothing the naked.” There’s the literal interpretation and there’s also a deeper way to look at it...including other forms of nakedness like: human trafficking, unsafe working conditions, and multiple ways human dignity suffers.
How Can We Give Shelter to the Homeless?
January 18, 2022 18:27 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBOn this episode, we continue our series on the Seven Corporal Works of Mercy by focusing on "sheltering the homeless." Hear about all the different ways this can apply to our lives...from sheltering the stranger to the migrant.
How Can We Give Drink to the Thirsty?
January 11, 2022 17:07 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBBishop continues our series on the Corporal Works of Mercy by focusing on "Giving Drink to the Thirsty." Hear more about the universal right to access clean water and how we can help those who experience water poverty.
How Can We Feed the Hungry?
January 04, 2022 17:49 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBOn this episode, Bishop starts our series on the Corporal Works of Mercy by focusing in on "feed the hungry." Hear about its Biblical roots and the ways we can respond to the hungry in our communities, our country, and our world.
Merry Christmas from Bishop Rhoades!
December 25, 2021 04:00 - 19 seconds - 311 KBChristmas blessings from Bishop Rhoades! We’ll be back with a new episode on January 4th, 2022!
Countdown To Christmas, Part 2 (it’s almost here!)
December 21, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBOn this episode, Bishop continues looking at the special Masses leading up to Christmas. Hear about the Gospel readings for the 22nd through the 24th which includes Mary’s Magnificat as well as Zechariah getting his voice back and praising the Lord for fulfilling his promises. The episode ends with Bishop’s prediction on who will win the Cupertino Classic next week!
Countdown to Christmas, Part 1
December 14, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBAs the end of Advent approaches and Christmas is in sight, the readings and prayers shift focusing on the imminent coming of Christ. On this episode, Bishop walks through the Gospel readings for the 17th through the 21st. Hear about the genealogy of Jesus as well as the appearance of angels and Mary’s visit to Elizabeth. Link to episode about the “O Antiphons:” https://spokestreet.com/truth-in-charity?ppplayer=fa87d1bcbd59ef9e29c0d09475680ff7&ppepisode=df6cf1fd67fac71331cf2f1a60c06d0a
Year of St. Joseph Ends: What Did We Learn?
December 07, 2021 13:51 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBThe Year of St. Joseph has ended and, on this episode, Bishop Rhoades breaks down what we did as a diocese to celebrate and what we can learn from St. Joseph moving forward. Link to Pope Francis's Apostolic Letter about St. Joseph called "Patris Corde" or "With a Father's Heart:" https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco-lettera-ap_20201208_patris-corde.html
Fall USCCB Meeting: What Happened and What It All Means
November 30, 2021 18:13 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBBishop Rhoades has returned from Baltimore and the Fall meeting of U.S. Bishops. On this episode, he gives us a behind-the-scenes peek into the Eucharistic Document's overwhelming passage and other meeting highlights, including the possible canonization of three Americans and changes to the priestly formation program. Link to Eucharist Document: https://www.usccb.org/resources/The%20Mystery%20of%20the%20Eucharist%20in%20the%20Life%20of%20the%20Church.pdf Link to Socially Responsible Inves...
Bishop-How We Can Have a Fruitful Advent
November 28, 2021 04:15 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBHear Bishop's special Advent message on this bonus episode! Read the text here: https://todayscatholic.org/bishops-advice-for-a-holy-advent-pray-and-love/
Thanksgiving- How Gratitude and Wellness are Connected
November 23, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBAs we celebrate Thanksgiving, how can we be more grateful? And what's the connection between being grateful and our spiritual, mental, and physical health? Hear Bishop talk more about the discipline of gratitude on this episode.
Kingly Prophecies and Christ the King of the Universe
November 16, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBAs we prepare to celebrate the Feast of Christ the King, the focus this week is...Kings! Hear about Kingly Prophecies from the Old Testament, the kingly mission of baptized Christians, and this listener-submitted question: First, Christ was born under the earthly reign of Augustus, who was the first emperor of a newly created Roman Empire. The previous structure, the Roman Republic, stood for 500 years, ending about 40 BC, when Julius Caesar was killed. So Christ came to the earth during ...
Fall USCCB Meeting Preview
November 09, 2021 14:49 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBNext week is the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops annual fall assembly. Bishop Rhoades will be there as not only a representative of the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese but also as the Chair of the Doctrine Committee. And that Committee has been preparing a document that's been stirring up some controversy since the spring. It addresses the issue of worthy reception of Communion and whether or not, for example, a pro-abortion politician should receive. On this episode, Bishop summa...
St. Martin de Porres and St. Charles Borremeo
November 02, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBOn this episode, Bishop talks about two 16th-century saints that we remember this week: St. Martin de Porres and St. Charles Borremeo. Hear more about how both lived simples lives, and how they serve as models for living the faith today. Then it's on to these listener-submitted questions: I have a question for Bishop Rhoades regarding suffering. Bone records and fossils have shown that dinosaurs and prehistoric mammals experienced bacterial infections, bone cancers, etc. How can the effects...
Moral Law, Natural Law, and The Greatest Commandment
October 27, 2021 13:40 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBOn this episode, Bishop talks about a special Mass he celebrates every year for those in the law profession as well as those who serve in public office. It's called the Red Mass. And this year, in his homily, he shares a story about a young Sicilian judge who courageously dealt with Mafia criminal activity in the 1980s and was later assassinated. Hear more about Blessed Rosario Livatino in this episode. The show wraps up with a shift from the legal profession to the Commandments and this Su...
The Diaconate
October 19, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBOn this episode, Bishop breaks down the role of the deacon. What can they do and not do? And why? Then he gives an update on the diaconate program in our diocese. The show wraps up with these listener-submitted questions: Why are some saints considered mystics? Several times while visiting different parishes recently, I have noticed people talking before Mass - just casual conversation - not really loud but could be easily heard in the next pew. I was always taught to be silent before Mass...
In Remembrance of the Forced Removal of the Miami Tribe
October 05, 2021 17:23 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBBishop Rhoades recently celebrated a special Mass observing the 175th anniversary of the Miami Tribe's forced removal from Indiana. On this episode, hear more about the Native-American experience in Indiana and the connection between the Miami Tribe's treatment and what we see today with refugees who were forcibly removed or had to leave their native country for their own safety.
Afterlife Part 3: Heaven
September 28, 2021 17:21 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBBishop completes our trilogy on the after-life with an episode about heaven. There is much revealed to us by God about it but much remains a mystery too. Find out more this week!
Catholic Charities and Afghan Refugee Resettlement
September 22, 2021 16:55 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBBishop calls Catholic Charities the "best kept secret in the Diocese." Hear more about their history and mission as well as their program to help Afghan refugees as we celebrate National Migration Week. Bishop is joined by special guest Dan Florin, interim CEO of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. For ways to help, visit ccfwsb.com/donate or call 260-422-5625, ext. 224.
Fall Sharathon
September 15, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MBThrough Truth in Charity, Bishop Rhoades is able to connect with the faithful across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and beyond each week. Your support helps keep Catholic programming, like Truth in Charity, on the air. Click below to make your donation today! https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form/?svcid=renxt&formId=3b38b47d-df9b-4df4-837a-2ca6995112e4&envid=p-iJzWykujUkK95n09l1YrSg
Hell
September 07, 2021 17:00 - 62.7 MBWhat does the Church teach about hell? Is it real? What about the devil and the fallen angels? Is it reasonable to hope that hell is empty? Bishop breaks it down on this episode. Link to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith 1975 document "Christian Faith and Demonology:" https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19750626_fede-cristiana-demonologia_en.html (https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19...
Afterlife Part 2: Hell
September 07, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBWhat does the Church teach about hell? Is it real? What about the devil and the fallen angels? Is it reasonable to hope that hell is empty? Bishop breaks it down on this episode. Link to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith 1975 document "Christian Faith and Demonology:" https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19750626_fede-cristiana-demonologia_en.html
Purgatory
August 31, 2021 17:00 - 51.5 MBIt's called a temporary purification. A cleansing fire. A grace-filled transformation. It's...purgatory. And it's the focus of this week's episode. Hear Bishop Rhoades talk about what purgatory is, where the concept is found in the Bible, and specific ways we can pray for the dead...including indulgences.
Afterlife Part 1: Purgatory
August 31, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBIt's called a temporary purification. A cleansing fire. A grace-filled transformation. It's...purgatory. And it's the focus of this week's episode. Hear Bishop Rhoades talk about what purgatory is, where the concept is found in the Bible, and specific ways we can pray for the dead...including indulgences.
Vaccine Mandate Debate
August 24, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBThe FDA has given full approval to the Pfizer COVID vaccine, and on this episode, Bishop talks about vaccine mandates and possible exemptions to those mandates. But first, current events...specifically, what's going on in Afghanistan and Haiti and ways we can help. Listener-submitted question: What are the differences between revenge, restitution, punishment, and justice? For example, how would these apply to a criminal convicted of a crime? Links to past episodes on COVID vaccines: Dece...
Current Events: Latin Mass and Pro-Life Amendments
August 10, 2021 19:09 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBOn this episode, Bishop breaks down the Pope's latest apostolic letter called Guardians of the Tradition which has revised the rules governing the Extraordinary Form of the Mass or the Traditional Latin Mass. Hear more about what the changes are and how it will affect the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Then it's on to recent votes in the U.S. House that affect pro-life causes both in our country and throughout the world. The show wraps up with these listener-submitted questions: What d...
Religious and Consecrated Life
August 03, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBEvery August, Bishop celebrates the Mass with Perpetual Profession of Vows for the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration; so, on this episode, he breaks down what happens during this type of Mass. Then he reflects upon the important role those living a form of consecrated life have for the mission of the Church and the world. The show wraps up with these listener-submitted questions: With the USCCB conference on the importance of the Eucharist, I am concerned that in my parish Eucharistic Adorat...