Outside the Walls with Timothy Putnam: Recent Episodes
Timothy Putnam
Abby Johnson, founder of And Then There were None (www.abortionworker.com) and keynote speaker at this year’s Tulsa March for Life, talks about how she left the abortion industry, and how she helps others to do the same.
A Reading from St. Clement I
Charles Beard, Deacon Candidate for the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma, talks with us about being both recipients of, and conduits for, the Epiphany of the Lord.
A Reading from Saint Leo the Great
Adam Conque, Deacon Aspirant for the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana, talks with us about his family’s holiday traditions and encourages us to let the Incarnation of Christ influence our New Year’s Resolutions.
A Reading from Saint Hippolytus
Joe Heschmeyer, from ShamelessPopery.com, joins us to marvel at the mystery of the Incarnation, and helps us make sense of the implications of so great a mystery.
A Reading from St. Augustine
Bo Bonner, Host of The Uncommon Good, discusses joy in the waiting — Gaudete Sunday in Advent — and how his family manages to observes the season of Advent, even when visiting family that doesn’t hold the tradition.
A Reading from St. Leo the Great
Christopher Altieri, from Vatican Radio, joins us to talk about Advent as a season of Waiting for the Kingdom of God. He also shares his Advent and Christmas experiences as an American raising kids in Rome.
A Reading from St. Cyprian on Patience
Haley Stewart, who blogs at CarrotsforMichaelmas.com, shares her family’s journey toward celebrating the liturgical calendar, and gives some practical advice for how you might begin to commemorate the feasts and the fasts in the Church Year.
A Reading from St. Augustine
Robert and Brittany Dalton are an inspiration, not only because they exemplify the marriage vows, having weathered sickness and health, plenty and want, better and worse, but also because of their commitment to say “Yes” to God even when it is difficult.
A Reading from Quas Primas
This Week on Outside the Walls: Dr. Kevin Vost, author of The Catholic Guide to Loneliness, joins us to talk about how to overcome our loneliness, and how to help those around us who are lonely.
We celebrate the third anniversary of Outside the Walls.
A reading from St. Gregory of Nyssa
Dr. Charlie Camosy, Associate Professor of Theological Ethics at Fordham University, and Adoptive Father of three siblings, talks about adoption, faith, and family.
A Second Century Homily
David Niles, President of St. Michael Catholic Radio, reflects on the 3rd Anniversary of the radio station, and on finding God in life’s interruptions.
A reading from St. Cyril of Jerusalem
Dr. Chad Gerber shares the story of his 11-year-old daughter Evie’s passing on All Hallows Eve 2015.
He shares both grief and joy with us as he reflects on ground zero of the communion of the saints.
A reading from St. Clement
Joe Heschmeyer, award-winning author of ShamelessPopery.com talks Purgatory and Indulgences, and how their misuse and misunderstanding served as a catalyst for Martin Luther’s actions.
A reading from St. Augustine
Tony Vasinda talks about his new podcast, and the importance of having ‘Threshold conversations.’
The First Step in Evangelization is Listening.
A Treatise on John by St. Augustine
Catholic YouTube Superstar Steve the Missionary brings the Cradle vs Convert Smackdown: Mary our Mother edition.
We talk about what Converts can learn from Cradle-Catholics regarding Marian Devotion.
A reading on Meditating on the Life of Christ from St. Bernard
Steve Karlen, Director of North American Campaigns for 40 Days for Life, joins us to talk about the current campaign of 40 Days for Life. We’ll discuss the importance of an individual story in the midst of a sea of statistics, and what to do when you feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the task.
A Reading from St. Polycarp
Allison Gingras, founder of Reconciled to You ministries, talks about how the practice of devotions has helped calm her anxiety. She suggests practical ways that you can approach the practice of devotion.
A reading from the Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales
Bo Bonner, co-host of The Uncommon Good, talks about how to disagree without being disagreeable. We explore what Charity requires of us in contentious discussion.
A reading from St. Andrew of Crete
Dr. Samuel D. Rocha joins us to talk about #DACA, the dignity of the human person, and the common good from both a principled and a personal perspective.
We look at how disaster and crisis help crystallize our focus. A Statement from the Bishops of Oklahoma
A Statement from the Bishops of Oklahoma
Joe McLane, General Manager of the Guadalupe Catholic Radio station in Houston, and Houston native Fr. Brian O’Brien talk to us about our Catholic response to disaster, and give us practical ways to make a difference on the Ground in Texas.
A reading from St. John Chrysostom
Fr. Peter Mangum talks about his upcoming podcast “A Catholic Retrospective” which, on the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, examines the causal issues to help equip you for conversations with your friends and family.
A reading from St. Cyprian
Sr. Theresa Aletheia, FSP reflects on the link between our impending deaths and our pursuit of holiness. We talk skulls and sanctity on this #MementoMori episode!
A reading from St. John Eudes
Father Andrew Strobl joins us to discuss the sacrament of Baptism and its relationship to Justification. Listen to a bonus unbroadcast segment is available at http://www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls.
A reading from St. Maximilian Kolbe
Matt Swaim joins us to discuss the difference between being Catholics who are counter-cultural and Catholics who are creators of culture.
A reading from St Alphonsus Liguori.
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Fr. Jacob Boddicker, SJ joins us to discuss his early priesthood, his recent reflections on the sacrament of Reconciliation, and the importance of confession in your life as a Catholic.
A reading from the Constitutions of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
Sam and Angela Jennings talk about their practice of hosting community Vespers (evening prayer) in their home each Tuesday night and give tips for how you might foster community in your parish.
A reading from St. Gregory the Great.
Deacon Keith Strohm, Author of Jesus: The Story You Thought You Knew, talks about the importance of our experience and proclamation of “the Kerygma” — the basic Gospel Message.
A reading from The Journey of the Mind to God by St. Bonaventure.
Sherry Weddell, Co-Founder of the Catherine of Siena Institute (http://www.siena.org) talks about her new book, Fruitful Discipleship, and the changing landscape of evangelism within the Church.
A reading from Pastores Dabo Vobis.
Most Rev. Gerard Battersby, Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit, talks about the new pastoral letter “Unleash the Gospel” and the process by which the Archdiocese is equipping its parishioners for missionary discipleship.
A reading from Unleash the Gospel.
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Bishop Michael Sheridan, of the diocese of Colorado Springs, talks with us about the role of families in evangelism, and pragmatic steps to encountering God in the Sacraments.
A reading from St. Augustine on the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist.
An encounter with Love always precedes evangelism. Our Rome correspondent, Joe Heschmeyer, joins us to discuss the role of encounter and shares the story of his initial and ongoing encounter with the love of God.
A reading from Evangelii Gaudium
Tim Glemkowski, president of the L’Alto Catholic Institute, talks about evangelization and the Archdiocese of Detroit’s new pastoral letter, Unleash the Gospel. www.unleashthegospel.com
A reading from Evangelii Nuntiandi
Sr. Mary Karolyn, of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George, discusses the person and role of the Holy Spirit, and how her relationship with the Holy Spirit helped clarify her vocation.
A reading from St. Irenaeus on the Sending of the Holy Spirit and the Pentecost Sequence
Dr. Pia de Solenni (www.moraltheologian.com) discusses the ways in which authentic femininity manifests in prayer, and the new book to which she contributed “When Women Pray” available on Sophia Institute Press.
An Invocation of the Holy Spirit by St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi.
It’s a different sort of show this week. Kristin Putnam (my Darling Bride) joins the show for an intimate reflection on our first 11 years of marriage. Join us as we share our thoughts with one another.
Bishop-Elect Daniel Mueggenborg talks about his encounter with the first American-born martyr, Fr. Stanley Rother, and with St. Teresa of Calcutta.
We discuss the place of service in the Christian Life, and the Universal Call to Holiness.
A Reading from St. Peter Chrysologus
Dr. Ray Guarendi, Clinical psychologist, father of 10, New York Times best-selling author, discusses his new book “Advice worth Ignoring” which contains proven strategies for effective and loving discipline, and gives solid reasons for why listening to the experts is not always your best option.
Chuck Neff, Host of The Inner Life on Relevant Radio, discusses Spiritual Direction, and Personal & Marital Growth.
Our reading from Church History is from the Dialogue on Divine Providence by St. Catherine of Siena.
Jeremy Priest, the Director of Family Life and Pro-Life Activities for the Diocese of Tulsa, discusses the origin and practice of the Octave of Easter.
We hear a homily on the Octave of Easter by Saint Augustine.
A Holy Saturday special
Christ died for your specific sins
Dr. Doug Beaumont discusses his conversion to the Catholic Church
An Ancient Homily from Holy Saturday
Dr. David Franks joins us and talks about how Christ suffered for us, and how our suffering can be a participation in his.
A reading from Spe Salvi.
We talk about Lauren K and our opportunity/responsibility to help those entering religious vocations, even as they will help us through their vocations later.
Adam Conque of Christ our King Radio in Lafayette, LA talks about the Little Way in between the extremes of Scrupulosity and Laxity in our Lenten disciplines.
A reading from St. Francis de Sales introduction to the Devout Life.
Fr. Michael Kerper talks about the new Sophia Institute Press compilation of his long-standing column answering questions pertaining to the Faith.
Buy the book “A Priest Answers 27 Questions You Never Thought You’d Ask.”
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Author Marcel LeJeune talks about overcoming habitual sin. We talk about the addictive nature of pornography, how to help a loved one overcome the addiction, and how to protect your kids in an increasingly graphic world.
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Dr. Joseph Capizzi talks about the role of Catholic Social Doctrine in the average layperson’s life, and discusses the new Catholic Social Doctrine online course from the Catholic University of America.
To register, visit CSDCertificate.com.
Mark Shea, Catholic author and blogger, talks to us about his Lenten Disciplines, and explains what it means to ‘Offer it Up.’
The Venerable Matt Swaim, of the Coming Home Network International, talks to us about his Lenten Disciplines.
Jessee Weiler, of the Liturgical Institute, talks to us about the Transfigured: Young Adult Liturgy Conference which will take place in Chicago, IL on April 22nd.
Bishop Eusebio Elizondo, member of the USCCB Committee on Migration, talks about the Catholic position on Immigration and its connection to the Dignity of the Human Person.
Vicki Burbach talks about her new book ‘How to Read Your Way to Heaven: A Spiritual Reading Program for the Worst of Sinners, the Greatest of Saints, and Everyone in Between’ available on Sophia Institute Press.
Christina Kleehammer talks about her conversion, her blog at FindingChristInAStory.com, and shared history.
Sr. Maria Grace Dateno, FSP talks about her book series “The Gospel Time Trekkers,” and intuitive ways to introduce children to Scripture, and foster a love for Jesus.
JonMarc Grodi of the Coming Home Network International talks about the role of Scripture in the life of a Catholic and introduces a great tool from the Coming Home Network to help you read through the Bible and the Catechism in a year.
Jason Gale, Director of the Catechist Formation Program at Aquinas College, talks about Epiphany.
Sr. Theresa Aletheia encourages us to keep celebrating through the whole Christmas season.
Kati Sciba from TheCatholicWife.net talks about the Annoyance of Advent, and how to Trust God in Difficulty.
David Russell Mosely, author of “On The Edges of Elfland: A Fairy-Tale for Grownups” talks about the role of Myth in teaching Truth.
Matt Swaim from the Coming Home Network International, talks about making the most of Advent.
John Paul and Annie Deddens talk about their work with PrayMoreNovenas.com and promote their online Advent Retreat.
Fr. Tony Stephens, C.P.M. from the Fathers of Mercy talks about the Year of Mercy, and where to go from here.
Jason Hall, the Executive Director of the Catholic Conference of Kentucky, talks about our Catholic duty following the election.
Rebecca Bratten Weiss and Matthew Tyson, co-founders of the New Pro-Life Movement, talk about the need for a new approach to the Pro-Life Movement.
Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Medium.com.
Let’s take a break from politics and talk about friendship with my friend (and Godfather of our sixth child), Trey Johnson.
Fr. Edwin Leahy recounts the fall and rise of St. Benedict Prep; and the power of permanence and place.
Tom Hoopes talks about his brand new book “What Pope Francis Really Said: Words of Comfort and Challenge” available now from Servant Books.
Chene Heady talks about his new book, “Numbering My Days: How the Liturgical Calendar Rearranged my Life” available on Ignatius Press.
Steve Karlen talks about what is new at 40 Days for Life. Visit http://www.40daysforlife.com to find a vigil near you. Visit https://40daysforlife.com/united/ to find one of the state-wide events.
Sister Margaret Kerry, FSP tells us about her experience meeting and corresponding with Mother Teresa.
Listen to our interview, here, and read more over at my blog.
Lisa Hendey, founder of CatholicMom.com, talks ‘A Catholic Mom’s Prayer companion’ and how to take this back to school season and use it to launch a brand new start to devotion.
Last week, Rebecca Bratten Weiss wrote a fascinating piece called The Politics of Not Unfriending.
Composite image from Rebecca Bratten Weiss and Stephanie McCabe
I need to know what you are thinking, o sharer of offensive material; I want to understand what motivates you, which preconceptions you’re clutching. I may be tempted to reduce you to a stereotype, but when I consider how humans interact I remember: you can’t work for social justice by fighting caricature
Deacon Greg Kandra talks about the new commission studying the question of Female Deacons. If you’re nervous, or excited, or curious, or incensed, you aren’t going to want to miss this episode!
Sam Rocha, editor of Patheos’ Catholic Channel, talks about our duty to form our consciences, and how to go about forming our consciences. Over on my Patheos blog A Belief Observed, I wrote a piece to break out our conversation a little more fully (complete with linky goodness).
Tomorrow, we speak with Devin Rose about his new book “Navigating the Tiber,” and his new iOS app “Pray.”
Charles Beard of the St. Zita Catholic Worker Community about #HashtagsVsDialogue.
Here is his article on a completely different subject, and the initial reason he was going to be on air with me. We’ll have to do another show on this: Christian Democracy: The Best and the Worst of the Benedict Option: Reflections from Clear Creek
Adam and David of The Catholic Man Show chase tangents with me as we talk about Authentic Masculinity.
Bishop-Elect David Konderla and Deacon Sean O’Brien as they approach their respective ordinations in the Diocese of Tulsa.
We talk about, Gorillas, the 12-year-old Jesus being left at the temple, The Capuchin Order, Friars hanging out at the Mall, and Much More!
Listen to learn how you can win “Keep your Kids Catholic” by Marc Cardaronella, courtesy of Ave Maria Press!
Dr. John Cavadini, the director of the Institute of Church Life at Notre Dame, talks with us about the importance of how we frame our apologetics.
Marcus Grodi of the Coming Home Network International talks about the power that sharing our story can have in the lives of others.
Scott Alt discusses the power of perspective. We’ll talk about the Ascension, the latest apostolic exhortation, and the importance of our own life experience in determining how we view the world.
Songwriter Andy Gullahorn discusses the power of a story in song, whether serious or humorous, to break through our defenses and foster true growth.
Join Timothy for an enthralling discussion with Jonathan Ryan of SickPilgrim about weird fiction, popular piety, and the power of a story.
Mark Shea joins Timothy to talk about how to approach a papal document. Especially one that is (by definition) not an infallible document.
We discuss the value of our experience, and the transformative potential it has if we will share it.
Dr. Peter Kreeft discusses his new book ‘How to be Holy: First Steps in Becoming a Saint — A Festooning of Abandonment to Divine Providence’
Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, of Dritaly.com talks about the Triduum (”Three Days”) preceding Easter.
My Beautiful Bride discusses the importance our family places on Almsgiving, and how it strengthens us spiritually in the season of Lent.
Dr. Troy Hinkel from the Holy Family School of Faith talks about the place of prayer in the season of lent, and in the life of the Christian.