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Benedict XVI and the Cosmic Covenant
After the widespread attention that Pope Francis’s 2015 encyclical on care for creation has garnered over the past several years, the extensive concern paid by
Benedict the Theologian: A ‘New Aquinas’ and a 21st-Century Doctor of the Church
In honor of Pope Benedict XVI’s passing into eternal life, I’ve added a few of my words to the chorus of reflections on the legacy
Marytrs Podcast: Understanding Genesis: Science, Evolution, and Faith
This October, I joined Mark Heffley and the parishioners at North American Marytrs parish in Lincoln, NE to deliver a lecture on Catholicism, Scripture, and
Hope & Death: Christian Responses
A nice surprise came in the mail today: my author copy of the new Emmaus Academic book Hope and Death: Christian Reponses, which is a
Evolution, Benedict XVI, and the Bible @ Classical Theism
I’m happy to share another rewarding podcast session on my new book with John DeRosa at Classical Theism. It was great to be back on
“Is Intelligent Design Credible?” A Conversation with Michael Behe
In a delightful surprise, this week I was to honored to receive an invite back to the Pat Flynn Show. This time, the privilege was
From the Dust of the Earth: Announcing the Publication of My Latest Book!!!
I am thrilled to announce the publication of my book From the Dust of the Earth: Benedict XVI, the Bible, and the Theory of Evolution!!
Christianity & Evolution: Friends, Not Enemies
“Christianity & Evolution: Friends, Not Enemies.” Just in time for the impending release of my book on understanding evolution in the light of faith with
“The New Apologetics” Is Out!
While the essentials will always remain the same, apologetics today isn’t precisely what it used to be, and so Word on Fire has just published
Does Evolution Undermine Christianity? A Thomistic Institute Lecture & More
It’s been quite a while since I’ve been able to post any updates, but I am happy to share a few exciting items from earlier
The Primacy of Christ and World Religions: A Lecture at the Newman Institute of the University of Nebraska
As a product of Newman Center ministries where I first discovered my love for the Catholic intellectual tradition, I am pleased to be able to
The Nature of Faith & Doubt — A Podcast Episode w/ John DeRosa @ Classical Theism
Very excited to be able to share this episode I recently recorded with John DeRosa for his great podcast Classical Theism, wherein we talk belief,
From the Dust of the Earth — WCAT TV / Catholic Biblical Association Presentation/Sneak-Peek of My Forthcoming Book!
Ratzinger on Evolution and Evil: A Christological and Mariological Answer to the Problem of Suffering and Death in Creation
I’m delighted to share that my most recent piece has just been posted online for a special issue of the international journal Religions entitled Theodicy
The Pope Benedict XVI Reader
Bishop Robert Barron’s Word on Fire Institute has just begun advertising a new volume that I’m delighted to endorse and see on paper: The Pope
Evolution and the Bible: A Conversation with Pat Flynn
It’s always a pleasure to chat with Pat Flynn on his podcast. I almost forgot to post this here, but here’s a conversation of ours
Christ in the Classroom: The Paschal Mystery
I was blessed to be on the Sophia Institute for Teachers “Christ in the Classroom” podcast with Jose Gonzalez this week. It’s a great series
Thomas Aquinas, Biblical Theologian
Just this weekend at Ave Maria University, I caught my first printed glimpse of a book project I’m involved in called Thomas Aquinas, Biblical Theologian.
Another Great “Dark Passages” Discussion!
This week, I sat down with Pat Flynn to discuss more “dark passages” of the Bible and the principles needed to address them. We covered
Podcast on Dark Passages of the Bible
My thanks go out to Tyler McNabb and Michael DeVito for having me on their show Furthering Christendom to talk about my book Dark Passages of
A New Textbook: Christ’s Church & World Religions
My latest book contribution has recently been released. This one is a high school textbook for World Religions classes. Actually, as its title Christ’s Church and
“Machine or Melody? Joseph Ratzinger on Divine Causality in Evolutionary Creation”
I am thrilled to announce that I’ve just published an article for a special issue of the academic journal Scientia et Fides dedicated to Philosophical
In Praise of “Perfect Hatred” (Psalm 139:22): A New Essay in the Word on Fire Institute Journal
I’m excited to announce that I have just published an article in the Evangelization and Culture journal of Bishop Robert Barron’s Word on Fire Institute.