logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2024
23m 21s

St. John the Apostle

Augustine Institute
About this episode

On this episode of Catholic Saints, Taylor Kemp interviews Dr. James Protho on the life, traits, and lessons we can learn from St. John the Apostle. Son of Zebedee, evangelist and gospel writer, St. John experienced the privilege of serving in Jesus’ inner circle. We celebrate the feast of St. John during the Christmas season on December 27.

 

See the work of Jesuit Refugee Service

Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on FORMED.

Sign up for a 7-day free trial of FORMED.

Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle.

Up next
Yesterday
St. Bartholomew
Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. John Sehorn discuss the great apostle, St. Bartholomew. Grab your Bible and follow along. See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceWatch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.Support this podcast and the Augu ... Show More
30m 52s
Aug 23
St. Rose of Lima
Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Mary McGeehan discuss the life and impact of St. Rose of Lima. Born in Lima in the late 16th century, Rose is known for her zealous faith, strong fasting, self-imposed penances, and her desire to remain unmarried to be Christ’s spouse. St. Rose experience ... Show More
18m 2s
Aug 18
St. Helena and the Finding of the True Cross of Christ
Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. John Sehorn discuss how St. Helena discovered the True Cross of Christ. See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceWatch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by ... Show More
30m 50s
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2022
What St. Joseph Can Teach Us This Advent With Sr. Colleen Gibson, SSJ
Saint Joseph is the most mysterious character from the Advent story. He doesn’t say anything and we know pretty much nothing about him, yet there are few figures more central to the story of our faith community. So host Mike Jordan Laskey asked his friend, Sister Colleen Gibson, ... Show More
55m 4s
Jul 2023
The Case for Jesus w/ Dr. Brant Pitre
Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Brant Pitre on this episode of The Augustine Institute Show to discuss Dr. Pitre's book: The Case for Jesus. They cover the historical accuracy of the Gospels, questions from modern scholarship, and more. The more we study history, the stronger our faith ... Show More
32m 15s
Apr 2025
BONUS: All About Saints of the First Monasteries (with Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Boniface Hicks)
A new "Catholic Classics" season with Fr. Mike Schmitz is coming this fall! In the meantime, Ascension has released a new book in the Catholic Classics series titled "Saints of the First Monasteries." Fr. Boniface Hicks, a contributor to the book, joins Fr. Gregory Pine to explor ... Show More
25m 18s
Oct 2020
St. John Paul II: A Model of Friendship
What do authentic, faith-filled friendships look like? Reflecting upon the life of Pope Saint John Paul II, we see the witness of his authentic, faith-filled friendships come to fruition through his life of piety, trust in the Lord, and love of neighbor. In this podcast, Fr. Pete ... Show More
32m 5s
Feb 2025
Episode 318 - Orthodox Questions with Father John Strickland. Part 1
This episode is brought to you by Telepaideia, a collection of live online courses in Latin, Ancient Greek, and the classical humanities offered by The Paideia Institute. Visit www.paideiainstitute.org/telepaideia to browse the course catalogue and register! It’s my pleasure toda ... Show More
57m 10s
Oct 2024
“Rebuild My Church:” The Hidden Story of How St. Francis of Assisi Changed the World
St. Francis of Assisi truly changed the world with his radical poverty, love of God, and JOY. I am SO excited for this episode on one of my favorite saints! We go through Francis’ life story—his lavishly wealthy upbringing, fighting in the Crusades, and eventually losing interest ... Show More
14m 50s
Mar 2025
Saint Patrick: The Patron Saint of Ireland - by KeriAnne Jelinek
Learn about the life, teachings and legacy of Saint Patrick in the engaging true story of the Patron Saint of Ireland. Book available at Amazon. Check out our collection of St. Patrick’s Day books at: SlothDreamsBooks.com 
5m 35s
Jan 2025
Episode 32: Conclusions to Augustine, Part 1: Basil the Great & Gregory the Theologian, C. Veniamin
Send us a textSeries: Mystical Theology Episode 32: Conclusions to Augustine, Part 1: Basil the Great & Gregory the Theologian, C. Veniamin In Episode 32, we return to the Cappadocian Fathers by way of conclusion, following our overview of Augustine of Hippo, in order to bring us ... Show More
23m 34s
Sep 2024
Life Hacks from a Catholic Monk | Fr. Augustine Wetta
St. Benedict was the father of…life hacks. Follow me for a second! His most famous work, The Rule of St. Benedict was filled with rules and processes and, well, life hacks that are STILL used today by monks and religious all over the world, nearly 1500 YEARS after it was written! ... Show More
49m 6s
Oct 2024
History of Greek-American Monasticism (Pt.1) - With Constantine Zalalas
Part 1: History of Greek-American Monasticism - With Constantine Zalalas Mr. Zalalas is an international speaker and retreat master for all Orthodox jurisdictions in the United States and abroad. He holds Masters (with honors) in Dogmatic Theology from the University of Thessalon ... Show More
57m 15s