Latest Rhoades Podcast Episodes
Bishop Prepares for Synod
Truth in Charity - August 31, 2023 07:15 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode, hear more about Bishop’s upcoming month-long trip to Rome for the World Synod of Bishops. Find out who will be there and what fruit they hope will come from their time together.
Bishop’s Time in Portugal: Fatima and World Youth Day
Truth in Charity - August 16, 2023 07:15 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsBishop has just returned from a trip to Portugal. On this episode, hear more about his time in Fatima and then in Lisbon for World Youth Day. Book mentioned on this episode: Inside the Light: Understanding the Message of Fatima by Sr. Angela de Fatima Coelho
Why Does Religious Liberty Matter?
Truth in Charity - August 01, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode, Bishop talks about his new role as Chair of the USCCB’s Committee on Religious Liberty. Find out more about the Church’s stance on religious freedom and the Committee’s integral role. Article mentioned in this episode: https://www.usccb.org/committees/religious-liberty/first-f...
World Youth Day 2023
Truth in Charity - July 25, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week’s episode focuses on Bishop’s schedule at the upcoming World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal.He also talks about the retreat he’s taking in Fatima ahead of the event. Bishop’s Fatima book recommendation: Inside the Light: Understanding the Message of Fatima by Sister Angela de Fatima Co...
How Did Jesus Pray?
Truth in Charity - July 18, 2023 17:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode, Bishop breaks down Matthew 11:25-30 which gives us a glimpse into how Jesus prayed. For more episodes and to submit a question for Bishop: https://spokestreet.com/askbishop
What is the Rule of St. Benedict?
Truth in Charity - July 11, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week, Bishop talks about his recent trip to Italy, including a meeting with Pope Francis. Afterwards, it’s on to St. Benedict whose feast day we celebrate today.
What Are My Charisms?
Truth in Charity - July 04, 2023 17:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWhat are charisms, and how can we discern ours? Find out in this episode! For more episodes and to submit a question for Bishop: https://spokestreet.com/askbishop
When an Adult Child Leaves the Church
Truth in Charity - June 27, 2023 17:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week, Bishop offers three pieces of advice for parents whose adult children have left the Church. For more episodes and to submit a question for Bishop: https://spokestreet.com/askbishop
Stories from the Book of Tobit
Truth in Charity - June 20, 2023 17:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode, Bishop shares his homily from a recent conference for Catholic Campus Ministers and, in the process, walks through the book of Tobit.
Living the Mystery of Christ’s Love: Bishop’s Message to New Priests
Truth in Charity - June 13, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsBishop recently ordained seven new priests for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. This week, he shares the highlights from his Ordination Mass homily.
Is It Okay to be a Freemason?
Truth in Charity - June 06, 2023 17:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week, Bishop talks about the Freemasons and whether or not it’s permissible for Catholics to join.
High School Graduation: Now What?
Truth in Charity - May 30, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week, Bishop shares his message for high school graduates! Hear his words of encouragement for both the graduates and their parents on this episode.
True Masculinity
Truth in Charity - May 23, 2023 17:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode, Bishop talks about the essential components of being a man.
Bishop’s Message for Graduates
Truth in Charity - May 16, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsLearn a little bit about diocesan history as well as the connection between faith and reason as Bishop shares his message for graduates!
Are We Obligated To Take Care of Our Bodies?
Truth in Charity - May 09, 2023 17:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn this special episode of Truth in Charity, we share a portion of the "Doctor, Doctor" show with Bishop Rhoades as a guest to talk about the rise of fatalism in our attitudes toward health care. He explains the Church’s teaching on what a well-formed Catholic’s attitude should be toward physica...
Is the End of the World Near?
Truth in Charity - May 02, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsAre we seeing signs that the end of the world is coming? On this episode, Bishop talks about what the Catechism says and the call to live in hope and in union with the Lord.
Gender Dysphoria and Medicine
Truth in Charity - April 25, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode, Bishop breaks down a recent document from the USCCB that talks about balancing new medical technologies with human nature and creation. Doctrinal Note on the Moral Limits to Technological Manipulation of the Human Body from the USCCB’s Committee on Doctrine: https://www.usccb...
Who Was St. Mark?
Truth in Charity - April 18, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode, hear more about St. Mark....evangelist, student of St. Peter, and missionary.
Divine Mercy (ENCORE)
Truth in Charity - April 11, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode, Bishop talks about the history and significance of Divine Mercy Sunday as well as plenary indulgences.
The Eucharist: Communion with the Church
Truth in Charity - April 04, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWrapping up our series on the Eucharist,Bishop focuses on how the Eucharist unites the Church more closely to Christ and to each other.
The Eucharist: Communion with Jesus
Truth in Charity - March 28, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode, Bishop begins talking about the Eucharist as Communion. Hear more about the theology of St. Thomas Aquinas and the enduring spiritual effect of our union with Christ. Additional links: O Sacrum Convivium (O Sacred Banquet) written by St. Thomas Aquinas: O Sacrum Convivium – R...
What Does True Presence Mean?
Truth in Charity - March 21, 2023 17:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode, Bishop continues his deep dive into the “True Presence” of Jesus in the Eucharist. Plus hear more about living a Eucharistic life by sharing the love we receive with all.
Why Do We Believe in the True Presence?
Truth in Charity - March 14, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week, Bishop focuses on the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Because of it, Jesus dwells with us and teaches us humility. This is part of a series on the Eucharist as Mystery: Sacrifice Presence Communion For more episodes and to submit a question for Bishop: https://spokestr...
Why is the Eucharist a Sacrifice?
Truth in Charity - March 07, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWith this episode, Bishop continues his series on the Eucharist. He goes into the sacrifice, or the act, of the Eucharist showing His infinite love for us. God Is Love (Deus Caritas Est) encyclical: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_2 0051225_de...
Why is the Eucharist a Mystery?
Truth in Charity - February 28, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsHow can we grow in our understanding of something that’s supernatural? Through reason and Scripture, Bishop explains. USCCB Document on the Eucharist: https://www.usccb.org/resources/mystery-eucharist-life-church On the Eucharist (Ecclesia De Eucharistia) by Pope John Paul II: https://amzn.t...
The Bible Didn’t Fall From the Sky
Truth in Charity - February 21, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsHow did we get the Bible we have today? On this episode, Bishop talks about the twists and turns in the process, the connection between scripture and Tradition, as well as the importance of being attentive to the unity of the whole Bible. For more episodes and to submit a question for Bishop: ...
How Should I Prepare for Lent?
Truth in Charity - February 14, 2023 18:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode, Bishop talks about the importance of uniting ourselves to Jesus in the desert as we prepare for Lent.
How Should I Pray?
Truth in Charity - February 07, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIs there a right way to pray? Are memorized prayers as effective as spontaneous ones? On this episode, Bishop talks about what’s most important when encountering the Lord in prayer. https://spokestreet.com/truth-in-charity
What the Heck is Ressourcement Theology?!?!?!
Truth in Charity - January 31, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn the light of Pope Benedict XVI’s passing, a listener asked if Bishop could talk more about Ressourcement Theology. So we made it an episode! Hear more the impact Ressourcement Theology had on the Pope as well as its history and mostly French origin. The book: https://amzn.to/3HMSxjR
What is the Legacy of Benedict XVI?
Truth in Charity - January 24, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week, Bishop Rhoades talks about Pope Benedict XVI’s life, his insightful writings, and his call to be St. Peter’s successor. Hear why Bishop calls him the greatest theologian of the 20th century on this episode.
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