logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2018
33m 52s

WOF 116: Bishop Barron on the Oscar Best...

BISHOP ROBERT BARRON
About this episode

The Academy Awards are just around the corner and nine films have been nominated for Best Picture. Bishop Barron has seen seven of them, and in this episode, he shares his thoughts on each. A listener asks whether free will is essential to Christianity.

BONUS: Sign up for the Word on Fire National Conference for Priests >> WordOnFireShow.com/priest

Topics Discussed
  • 0:04 - Discussing Billy Graham's death and legacy
  • 5:00 - Dunkirk
  • 8:40 - Darkest Hour
  • 13:30 - Get Out
  • 16:10 - Lady Bird
  • 21:25 - The Post
  • 24:10 - The Shape of Water
  • 27:00 - Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
  • 30:10 - Listener question: How essential is the concept of free will to Christianity?
Bonus Resources
Up next
Aug 25
WOF 504: The Meaning and Purpose of Beauty (Part 2)
This week we bring you the second half of a recent discussion about the meaning, purpose, and objectivity of the transcendental of beauty between the Editor-in-Chief of Evangelization & Culture at the Word on Fire Institute, Dr. Tod Worner, and Bishop Barron. 00:00 | Introduction ... Show More
33m 4s
Aug 18
WOF 503: Our Call to Radical Self Gift
Bishop Barron gave a Jubilee address in Rome recently to Irish pilgrims in which he looked at the great Old Testament figures and examined what it looks like to be called out of one’s self into radical self gift. Enjoy. Link: Word on Fire Institute: https://institute.wordonfire.o ... Show More
36m 59s
Aug 11
WOF 502: The Meaning and Purpose of Beauty (Part 1)
This week we bring you the first half of a recent discussion between Managing Editor of the Word on Fire Evangelization & Culture Journal, Dr. Tod Worner, and Bishop Barron. The two discuss the meaning, purpose, and objectivity of beauty. 00:00 | Introduction 00:56 | What is beau ... Show More
36m 41s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2025
7 Essential Prayers For Lent
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Alex Jones, CEO of Hallow, to discuss prayers and devotions for Lent. 00:00 Introduction to Lent and Prayer 02:33 Reflections on Last Year's Lent Experience 05:11 The Power of St. Josemaria Escriva's Wisdom 08:1 ... Show More
53m 17s
Oct 2022
God Knows When! | Bishop TD Jakes
Today's motivation is all about being patient. Audio Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPqx452QM6I&t=164s More about Bishop Jakes: Thomas Jakes Sr., known as T. D. Jakes, is an American bishop, author and filmmaker. He is the bishop of The Potter's House, a non-denomination ... Show More
10m 45s
Jul 2024
Day 204: Summary of Sacrament of Reconciliation (2024)
In today’s nugget day, Fr. Mike reviews the major themes of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes the six spiritual effects of this sacrament and reminds us of the great gift of Confession because, as the Catechism states, “to the eyes of faith, no evil is graver t ... Show More
12m 57s
Mar 2025
TDS Time Machine | The Oscars
Hit the red carpet with a look back at The Daily Show's coverage of the Academy Awards.  Lewis Black attempts to make the Oscars watchable. Stephen Colbert covers the festivities with help from Nancy Walls and Steve Carell. Roy Wood Jr. examines a surprisingly diverse slate of no ... Show More
22m 7s
Apr 2024
374 The Last Temptation of Christ Part 3
On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their SEASON OF MARTIN SCORSESE with Part 3 of their deep dive into 1988's THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST. Considered one of the most thought provoking and controversial movies about the life of Jesus Chri ... Show More
2h 11m
Nov 2024
The Church Today, The 7 Deadly Sins, & Healing Spiritual Wounds (Fr. Boniface Hicks) | Ep. 497
Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, is a Benedictine monk and priest known for his spiritual direction, authorship, and media contributions. Serving as the Director of Spiritual Formation at Saint Vincent Seminary and Program Director for WAOB Catholic Radio, his books like "Through the Hea ... Show More
2h 12m
Jul 2024
Day 200: The Confession of Sins (2024)
When we confess our sins, we’re not telling God something he doesn’t know; we’re giving God access to something he doesn’t have: permission to heal our wounds. Today we learn why the act of confessing our sins is an essential part of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike also ... Show More
23m 51s
Feb 2025
2025 Oscars Preview & Nominations
It's time for a non-review episode as we discuss the slate of Oscar nominees and give our final thoughts on the ceremony before Conan takes the stage to hand out the awards. Don't miss our Best & Worst of 2024 episode next week! VIP bonus ep this week is THE BREAKFAST CLU ... Show More
51m 37s
Oct 2023
Day 276: Irreligion and Atheism
We continue our examination of the first commandment, unpacking irreligion and atheism. Fr. Mike highlights the different elements of irreligion, namely tempting God in words or deeds, sacrilege, and simony. He emphasizes that the sin of tempting God is easy to fall into when we ... Show More
22m 40s