27 Best Catholic Culture Podcasts

1. The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

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Join Bishop Robert Barron for a weekly podcast on faith and culture. Find more episodes at http://WordOnFireShow.com and submit your questions at http://AskBishopBarron.com.
Host Robert Barron
Producer/Network Bishop Robert Barron
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests N.T. Wright, Fr. Steve Grunow
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 6.3K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2015 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Catholic Talk Show

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The Catholic Talk Show with Ryan Scheel & Ryan DellaCrosse -- Informative & fun conversations on faith, culture & Catholicism. New episodes weekly.
Hosts Ryan Scheel, Ryan DellaCrosse, Fr. Richard Pagano
Producer/Network Ryan Scheel, Ryan DellaCrosse, and Fr. Richard Pagano
Email ****@catholictalkshow.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.6KFacebook 75.9KTwitter 5.9KInstagram 64.2K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Since Sep 2018 Get Email Contact

3. Godsplaining

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Welcome to Godsplaining: Each week Dominican friars tackle the questions that keep you up at night—faith, doubt, culture, philosophy, theology, and real life. Expect clear Catholic answers, big ideas, and conversations that spark 'aha' moments without (too much) jargon. Whether you're a cradle Catholic who loves Thomas Aquinas or just curious, pull up a chair and think deeper with us. New episodes every Thursday—subscribe now.MORE Hosts Fr. Gregory Pine, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk, Fr. Patrick Briscoe, Fr. Bonaventure Chapman, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress
Producer/Network Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph
Email ****@opeast.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Dr. John Bergsma, Jeff Cavins +3 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1.3K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Way of the Fathers

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A podcast about the Fathers and Doctors of the Church—the foundational figures of Christian history. A production of CatholicCulture.org. Currently covering all the Doctors of the Church! Seasons 1-3 were hosted by Mike Aquilina. Seasons 4-5 are hosted by Dr. Jim Papandrea. 1: The Church Fathers 2: The Early Ecumenical Councils 3: Cities of God 4: Heresies 5: Doctors of the Churcch Episodes marked as bonus are on miscellaneous topics.MORE Hosts Dr. Jim Papandrea, Mike Aquilina
Producer/Network CatholicCulture.org
Email ****@papandrea.net
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 262 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. The Catholic Culture Podcast

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In-depth discussions of all things Catholic - theology, art, history and more - featuring Thomas Mirus with a variety of notable guests. A production of CatholicCulture.org.
Host Thomas V. Mirus
Producer/Network CatholicCulture.org
Email ****@trincomm.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Thomas Ward, Fr. John Nepil +3 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 151Facebook 89Twitter 4.2KInstagram 1.9K Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Criteria: The Catholic Film Podcast

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Discussions of great movies from a Catholic perspective, exploring the Vatican film list and beyond. Hosted by Thomas V. Mirus and actor James T. Majewski, with special guests.Vatican film list episodes are labeled as Season 1.A production of CatholicCulture.org.MORE Hosts Thomas V. Mirus, James T. Majewski
Producer/Network CatholicCulture.org
Email ****@trincomm.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 48 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

7. EWTN BOOKMARK

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Host Doug Keck and his guests reveal the lives and works of renowned Catholic authors, unveiling the Christian themes and philosophy that inspired their writing.
Host Doug Keck
Producer/Network EWTN
Email ****@ewtn.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 41Facebook 2.3MTwitter 310.4KInstagram 561.8K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Ave Maria Radio:

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Church and Culture engages all aspects of our culture with the aim of discussing 'cultural apologetics.' Culture is discussed from a Catholic perspective in order to provide opportunities for Catholics to introduce the faith to others through a book, a movie, a TV show, a piece of music, a political issue, or an artist, among other things. The Church speaks through culture, and while there is much in our culture to be avoided, there is much that can witness to the Catholic faith. On each program, Dr...MORE Host Deal Hudson
Producer/Network Deal Hudson - Host
Email ****@avemariaradio.net
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 20Facebook 53.6KTwitter 11.4KInstagram 65.9K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Catholicism and Culture

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In these bi-weekly episodes, Dr. Stuart Squires interviews theologians, philosophers, poets, artists, architects, filmmakers, street evangelists, and many others about the ways that Catholicism and culture come together in their lives.MORE Host Stuart Squires
Producer/Network Catholicism and Culture
Email ****@yahoo.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 16 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Catholic Heritage with Dr. Italy

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Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Church historian, speaker, and author, delivers highly interesting and engaging reflections on Catholic tradition, teaching, and cultural heritage. Find out more about his ministry and discover countless free Catholic resources at www.dritaly.com.MORE Producer/Network Marcellino D'Ambrosio
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 6.5KTwitter 4.6KInstagram 12.3K Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

11. The Glory of the Mass

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'Sacred music is an art form which takes its life and purpose from the Sacred Liturgy and is part of its very structure.' Portland Archbishop Alexander K. SampleEach week, Terry Ross brings you a deeper understanding of the Holy Mass. On The Glory of Mass, he explores the rich history of beautiful sacred music within the Catholic Liturgy. Join us every Sunday at noon Pacific Time and grow in your appreciation for the sanctity, beauty, and universality of Catholic sacred music with The Glory of the Mass.Share your questions and comments with host Terry Ross at ****@MaterDeiRadio.com...MORE Host Terry Ross
Producer/Network Mater Dei Radio
Email ****@materdeiradio.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 8.7KTwitter 181Instagram 1.5K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Five Books for Catholics

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Welcome to the Five Books for Catholics podcast, where experts explain their pick of five outstanding books on an aspect of Catholic life, doctrine, or culture.Visit the website at ⁠www.fivebooksforcatholics.comMORE Producer/Network Five Books for Catholics
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Cultural Catholicism

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Cultural Catholicism is an exploration into the Catholic Faith's existence and significance within the culture. Join host Nick Capone as he engages in conversations with guests from a wide range of industries and professions. From leisure to theology and everything in between, discover the adventure of living out the Catholic faith in today's world!MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Recent Guests Anthony D'Ambrosio, Joseph Pearce
Avg Length 79 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Lives of the Popes

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They have governed the world's largest religion for the past two millennia - yet their fascinating history is strangely little-known. These are the lives and reigns of the popes of the Catholic Church, told in a continuous chronological narrative, from St. Peter on through successors famous or obscure. Put another way, this is a popes'-eye view of the whole history of the Catholic Church.Hosted by Thomas Mirus. A production of CatholicCulture.org.MORE Email ****@catholicculture.org
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15. Do The Harder Thing

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Re-establishing authentic Catholic culture by building a community of virtuous men and women. Lives transformed - Church restored. A service of SpiritualDirection.com
Host Jordan Burke
Producer/Network SpiritualDirection.com
Email ****@dotheharderthing.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 52Instagram 34.3K Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

16. The Catholic Patriot | Engaging and Transforming Culture

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Are you trying to make sense of a world gone mad? Are you looking for an unapologetic voice of reason and truth to help you understand the signs of our times and what to do about them? Are you hungering for a philosophy of life that embraces ALL of what God desires for you? Then this podcast is your answer!Hosted by Dr. Peter Howard, The Catholic Patriot engages the culture head-on and goes right to the heart of the its desires, challenges and errors of our times...MORE Host Dr. Peter Howard
Email ****@fultonsheen.institute
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 881Twitter 469 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Pints With Aquinas

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Long form discussions, debates, and teachings on the Catholic faith.Join our Locals community: https://mattfradd.locals.com/support
Host Matthew Fradd
Producer/Network Matt Fradd
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Andrew Klavan, Dr. John Bergsma +7 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 7.2KFacebook 13.5KInstagram 296.5K Avg Length 101 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

18. Catholic Stuff You Should Know

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A lighthearted exploration of various prominent and obscure Catholic topics.
Hosts Fr. Mike Rapp, Fr. Sean Conroy, Jacob Machado, Fr. John Nepil
Producer/Network J. 10 Initiative
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 4.2KFacebook 18.2KTwitter 2.3KInstagram 26.2K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

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Join well-known theologian and author Edward Sri for weekly insights on understanding and living out the Catholic faith. Delve deeper into the Bible, prayer time, virtue, relationships, marriage and family and culture with practical reflections on all things Catholic. Don't just go through the motions. Live as an intentional Catholic, a disciple of Jesus Christ.MORE Host Dr. Edward Sri
Producer/Network Ascension
Email ****@edwardsri.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Alicia Hernon, Mike Hernon
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1.4KFacebook 17.7KTwitter 4.7KInstagram 42.2K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2017 Get Email Contact

20. Institute of Catholic Culture

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The Institute of Catholic Culture is an adult catechetical organization, faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and dedicated to the Church's call for a new evangelization.
Hosts Boniface Hicks, Devin Roza, Chad C. Pecknold
Producer/Network Institute of Catholic Culture
Email ****@instituteofcatholicculture.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Fr. Boniface Hicks
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 371Twitter 3K Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer

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The Busted Halo Show with Catholic priest Father Dave Dwyer, CSP, is an informative and entertaining take on the Catholic faith. Father Dave and team answer your questions of faith and tackle current issues in our world while having some laughs along the way! This podcast features excerpts from the show on The Catholic Channel -- SiriusXM, channel 129.MORE Host Fr. Dave Dwyer
Producer/Network Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP
Email ****@bustedhalo.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Alex Jones, Rian Johnson +6 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 280Facebook 79.5KTwitter 13.9KInstagram 27K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

22. New Polity

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Laying the intellectual foundation necessary for building Christian societies free from the violent presuppositions of liberalism.
Producer/Network New Polity
Email ****@newpolity.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 220 Get Email Contact

23. Pod Apostle

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Pod Apostle's mission is to place the teachings of the Catholic faith in your hands. By following our podcast you become a student of the faith. By sharing our Podcast you become a Pod Apostle.MORE Host Fr. Mike Ou2019Connor
Producer/Network Pod Apostle Publishing
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 75 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

24. What Catholics Believe

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The long-running program 'What Catholics Believe' is now in podcast format! Listen to the priests of the Traditional Roman Catholic Society and Congregation of St. Pius V teach and discuss the disasters of Vatican Council II, the errors of the Novus Ordo, and the traditional teachings of the Catholic faith. Fortify your Catholic faith with the truth. You can also find these episodes on our YouTube Channel. Check out our account on SoundCloud, where we have our episodes grouped into playlists for easy navigation...MORE Host Father William Jenkins
Producer/Network WCB Ohio
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 133Facebook 26.4KTwitter 27Instagram 5.5K Avg Length 83 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. A Catholic Life

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A Catholic Life seeks the preservation of authentic traditional Catholicism, as practiced before the Second Vatican Council. The focus of this podcast will be directed toward the Traditional Catholic Mass, Traditional Fasting and Abstinence, the Breviary, Prayers and Devotions, and Unwaveringly Traditional Catholic Catechesis. Episodes will typically be released each Sunday.MORE Producer/Network A Catholic Life
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 81Facebook 20.6KTwitter 6.2KInstagram 1.7K Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

26. Evangelizing Catholic Culture with Father David Tickerhoof

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Join Father David Tickerhoof weekly for Evangelizing Catholic Culture, podcasts that are sure to touch your heart! Father is a retired priest living at Our Lady Queen of Peace House of Evangelization in Pittsburg.  The teachings in these podcasts are the thoughts and prayers of Father David.MORE Host David Tickerhoof
Producer/Network Father David Tickerhoof
Email ****@mediaangels.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 469Twitter 162 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. RCIA Foundations

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RCIA Foundations provides audio podcasts for the foundational concepts of Roman Catholicism found in the book RCIA Foundations (available from Amazon) including the nature of truth, theism, faith & reason, human nature, happiness & suffering, the cardinal virtues, divine justice, hope, the theological virtues, the Holy Trinity, the divine nature, the Incarnation, angels & demons, the nature & history of the Church, the Bible, Mary, sacrament & human nature, gender & marriage, and the constitutionality of marriage.MORE Producer/Network Jeffrey Tiel
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Get Email Contact