94 Best Catholic Theology Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

In Ascension's The Catechism in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides you through the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 episodes, providing explanation, insight, and encouragement along the way.Unlike any other Catechism podcast, The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) podcast follows a reading plan inspired by Ascension's Foundations of Faith approach, a color-coded approach that reveals the structure of the Catechism, making it easier to read and understand. With this podcast, you'll finally understand what it means to be Catholic and how the beliefs of the Catholic Faith come together. Listen and…Read the ENTIRE Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 daysUnderstand the essentials of the Catholic Faith and why they matterUnderstand how Church teaching is rooted in Sacred ScriptureAbsorb over 2,000 years of Sacred TraditionEncounter God's plan of sheer goodness for your lifeEach 15-20 minute episode includes:A guided prayer to help you enter into each episodeA reading from the Catechism of the Catholic Church An explanation from Fr. Mike Schmitz about the readingThe Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. more

Long form discussions, debates, and teachings on the Catholic faith.Join our Locals community: https://mattfradd.locals.com/support more

In this podcast, Trent Horn gives you an entertaining, informative, and practical explanation of the Catholic faith as well as interviews with the best writers and speakers in the Church today. more

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. more

A lighthearted exploration of various prominent and obscure Catholic topics.

Catholic Answers LIVE is a daily, call-in radio program of Catholic apologetics and evangelization airing live from 6-8 pm ET. more

In his weekly Catholic Bible study podcast, Jeff shares faith tips and scripture truths to help you live as a modern-day disciple of Jesus Christ. more

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

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

The Catholic Talk Show with Ryan Scheel, Ryan DellaCrosse, & Fr. Michael Nixon -- Informative & fun conversations on faith, culture & Catholicism. New episodes weekly. more

The Thomistic Institute exists to promote Catholic truth in our contemporary world by strengthening the intellectual formation of Christians at universities, in the Church, and in the wider public square. The thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Universal Doctor of the Church, is our touchstone.The Thomistic Institute Podcast features the lectures and talks from our conferences, campus chapters events, intellectual retreats, livestream events,  and much more. Founded in 2009, the Thomistic Institute is part of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC. more

From the St. Paul Center, the Road to Emmaus with Scott Hahn presents the deeply biblical roots of Catholic teaching and practice. Join him to learn how Sacred Scripture forms and informs our notions of morality and spirituality, liturgy and the sacraments, and so much more. more

This is a short daily podcast, where we go through an exegesis of the gospel reading from the current day's Mass. The Catholic Church teaches that in order to understand the Scriptures, we must start with the literal sense - in other words, how the original hearers of the text would have understood it. That is our aim in this podcast - to help understand what the gospel writers (and more importantly, Jesus) were intending to communicate in today's reading, as well as providing links to the Catechism. Each episode is short and designed to be listened to before or after attending daily Mass. This podcast follows the calendar and Mass readings for the General Roman Lectionary. Therefore, all Gospel readings are taken from The Jerusalem Bible, published and copyright © 1966, 1967 and 1968 by Hodder & Stoughton and by Doubleday, a division of Random House, Inc. more

Join internationally-known Catholic evangelist & founder of ScienceOfSainthood.com, Matthew Leonard, for joyful, passionate (and often humorous) explanations of the deep truths of the faith and interesting interviews with Catholic luminaries. This is the art of living. This is the Art of Catholic. ScienceOfSainthood.com. more

World-renowned Catholic Scholars from the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology lead in-depth Catholic Bible Studies to help the faithful encounter the Scriptures to further understanding and devotion to the inspired Word of God. These Bible Studies are brought to you by Formed and are made possible by the Mission Circle giving society. Consider furthering the mission of the Augustine Institute to help Catholics understand, live, and share their faith by visiting missioncircle.org today. more

Shameless Popery is a witty, entertaining podcast that informs you about your Catholic faith and equips you to better explain Catholicism especially to Protestant or atheist friends. more

the Official SSPX English-Language Podcast: Traditional Catholic Interviews, Questions & Answers with our priests, Sermons, and Parish Missions. Produced by Angelus Press for the SSPX US District. more

Each week, Very Rev. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. more

Trusted Catholic spirituality podcasts offering spiritual formation, prayer, and guidance for the interior life. more

Know the Faith. Love the Faith. Live the Faith.

Fr. Spitzer answers viewer questions on a wide range of subjects, including: Reason, Faith, Suffering, Virtue, and the Existence of God. more

Covers news, apologetics, documentaries, and interviews in mp3 form.SF App at sensusfidelium.tv & SF Press at sensusfideliumpress.com sensusfidelium.com main website more

Divine Intimacy Radio is a haven of rest and wellspring of spiritual life for those seeking intimacy with God and the enlightened path of Catholic mystical and ascetical wisdom.Weekly we will explore topics like prayer, spiritual direction, meditation, contemplation, holiness, and much more. more

An AWESOME podcast by Jimmy Akin! The EPIC podcast journey begins . . .

A podcast about the Fathers and Doctors of the Church—the foundational figures of Christian history. A production of CatholicCulture.org, hosted by Jim Papandrea (formerly by Mike Aquilina).Currently covering all the Doctors of the Church!Seasons:1: Church Fathers2: Early Ecumenical Councils3: Cities of God4: Heresies5: Doctors of the Church more

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

Join Fr. Gale as he invites his friends to talk, laugh, and teach about trending topics, popular culture, and - of course - the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Catholic Faith. Fr. Gale Hammerschmidt serves as the chaplain at St. Isidore's Catholic Student Center at K-State and the Director of Communication and Evangelization for the Diocese of Salina in Kansas. more

A podcast for non-Catholics, new Catholics, or anyone interested in digging deeper into the Catholic faith. Hosted by Keith Little, a non-denominational Evangelical convert to Catholicism. more

Strengthening Catholics in their faith!

Call in: 833-288-EWTN (3986) | Are you 'Called to Communion?' In this LIVE call-in show, Dr. David Anders talks clearly with non-Catholics about the faith. We ask the question 'What's stopping YOU from becoming a Catholic?' more

A project of Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores helps you discover and learn about aspects of the Catholic faith from a variety of different angles, looking at topics relevant to the spiritual life in a fresh, engaging, and practical way. more

Laying the intellectual foundation necessary for building Christian societies free from the violent presuppositions of liberalism. more

Trending with Timmerie on Relevant Radio brings timeless principles of Catholicism to trending thought and experience. Are you looking for relevant ways to bring together trending conversations and timeless principles? Here's your opportunity to engage the culture head on with truth and Catholic faith. more

The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars of the Catholic Christian worldview: (1) the God of classical theism exists, (2) Jesus is our Messiah and Lord, and (3) He founded the Catholic Church. We place a strong emphasis on the first pillar, defending classical theism, drawing upon the work of Thomistic philosopher Dr. Edward Feser and many others. Thanks for listening! John ****@classicaltheism.com more

Catholic Church, faith, culture, and history are explained clearly and simply for anyone curious about historic Catholicism. Faithful to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. more

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. Be sure to visit our website at wcbohio.com for more content and to send in your questions. more

Dive into the what and why behind Catholic beliefs with Justin Hibbard - former Evangelical Pastor, Apologist, and Catholic convert. whycatholic.substack.com more

A podcast exploring faith, life and culture, hosted by former protestant pastor and Catholic convert Keith Nester. In this Podcast, Keith responds to questions and comments from listeners and shares his unique perspective. Check it out! more

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. more

Presented by Ave Maria University, Dr. Michael Dauphinais, Chair and Professor of Theology, sits down with colleagues and friends to discuss Catholic theology. Ave Maria is a Catholic University located in Southwest Florida. This Catholic podcast covers themes such as the value of a Catholic higher education, religious liberty, how to pray, the philosophies of Thomas Aquinas and more! more

On this podcast, Fathers Max and Joseph of the Roman Catholic Church, sit/stand and discuss the Christian philosophical and theological traditions. Our hope is to bring you, our audience, to an encounter with the all encompassing Person comprising the beauty, truth, and goodness of the Church. more

The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke is a 30-minute show delving into the teachings of the Catholic faith. Cale looks at the Scriptures, the Catechism, and Sacred Tradition to present you with an in-depth look at what the Catholic Church believes. In listening to this show, you will not only gain a deeper understanding of the faith, but will be inspired and equipped to share it with others family, friends, and those you encounter in your everyday life. more

Catholicism can seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Crash Course Catholicism breaks down the beliefs, traditions, and teachings of the Catholic Church in a way that's thoughtful, accessible, and engaging. The first 50 episodes of this podcast are a summary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, while later episodes include deep dives into big questions about God, Scripture, Church history, the saints, morality, and the spiritual life. Our aim is to help you build a stronger understanding of the faith without requiring a theology degree. Find out more: https://www.caitlinwest.com more

EWTN Favorite and Scripture Scholar Fr. Mitch Pacwa analyzes Church Traditions and Teachings in light of Sacred Scripture during this weekly live program. more

Former Baptist pastor Ken Hensley, former Pentecostal pastor Kenny Burchard, and former Wesleyan Matt Swaim all came from very different theological backgrounds, but they all ended up finding a home in the Catholic Church. Each week, they take a look at a major issue or question they faced along the way, and share the series of events and discoveries that led them to embrace the Catholic faith. more

Listen in every day as Dr. Tim Gray, president of the Augustine Institute and Catholic Scripture scholar, comments on the daily Catholic Mass readings, explains the Scriptures, and provides concrete ideas on how to apply them to daily life. These Catholic reflections focus on living the Catholic faith and learning to know and love the Lord through our daily endeavors and participation in liturgical worship. more

Voice actor James T. Majewski brings to life classic Catholic works, with a special focus on St. John Henry Newman and the Fathers of the Church.Over 100 recordings, including sermons, encyclicals, letters, poems, and full books like St. Augustine's De Doctrina Christiana, and St. Athanasius's Life of St. Anthony.A production of CatholicCulture.org. more

Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church. On Nov. 10th, 2022, I received permission from my Archbishop to call the channel 'Intellectual Catholicism.' He said, 'I am not opposed to you calling your channel 'Intellectual Catholicism'.' more

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'Let Me Be Frank' is a podcast from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport and Veritas Catholic Radio featuring the Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of Bridgeport. Each weekly episode features Bishop Frank's honest opinions about recent Catholic news, reflections on Sunday's Gospel, questions from diocesan faithful, and frank discussion of topics of faith and Catholicism. more

Philokalia Ministries is the fruit of 30 years spent at the feet of the Fathers of the Church. Led by Father David Abernethy, Philokalia (Philo: Love of the Kalia: Beautiful) Ministries exists to re-form hearts and minds according to the mold of the Desert Fathers through the ascetic life, the example of the early Saints, the way of stillness, prayer, and purity of heart, the practice of the Jesus Prayer, and spiritual reading. Those who are involved in Philokalia Ministries - the podcasts, videos, social media posts, spiritual direction and online groups - are exposed to writings that make up the ancient, shared spiritual heritage of East and West: The Ladder of Divine Ascent, Saint Augustine, the Philokalia, the Conferences of Saint John Cassian, the Ascetical Homilies of Saint Isaac the Syrian, and the Evergetinos. In addition to these, more recent authors and writings, which draw deeply from the well of the desert, are read and discussed: Lorenzo Scupoli, Saint Theophan the Recluse, anonymous writings from Mount Athos, the Cloud of Unknowing, Saint John of the Cross, Thomas a Kempis, and many more. Philokalia Ministries is offered to all, free of charge. However, there are real and immediate needs associated with it. You can support Philokalia Ministries with one-time, or recurring monthly donations, which are most appreciated. Your support truly makes this ministry possible. May Almighty God, who created you and fashioned you in His own Divine Image, restore you through His grace and make of you a true icon of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. more

Steve and Becky Greene, the Cradle and the Convert, help Catholics faithfully live their vocation by providing Church teaching, navigating moral challenges and exploring current issues facing the faith in our culture. Thank you for subscribing and for telling your family and friends! more

Every Wednesday night, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, interviews various guests seeking to teach and prepare us for evangelism. Learn more about your faith and reawaken your desire to bring others to the Church. more

High energy, non-boring Catholicism. Oxygen in a toxic culture, and truth in an age of confusion. Catholic Truth is an organization that preaches with passion the one truth of Jesus Christ and the Catholic faith. Apologetics, other religions, spirituality, inspiration, combating atheism, our culture, and more. Our goal is to inspire you, inform you, equip you, and help you to know, love, and live your Catholic faith with purpose and passion, and to be set on fire for the truth! (CathoilicTruth.org) more

Zac Crippen discusses Catholic theology (and culture through the lens of Catholic theology) with guests from all over the world. more

The A Reason for Hope Podcast is to help decipher the truths of our faith in these challenging times. We address topics of interest and confusion in our culture through interviews with prominent Catholic speakers, candid conversations from the Array of Hope team, and catechetical discussions with our Director of Theology, Dr. David Hajduk. more

A series of discussions on Catholic teachings that are often misunderstood by non-Catholics.

A wide variety of Catholic content, including commentary on the daily Mass readings, apologetics, Catholic history, audiobooks, and much more more

A Podcast for college students and young adults in general, where we discuss faith and spirituality from a Catholic perspective. Hosted by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, a member of Cor Jesu, a Catholic Association in Salina, Kansas. Check www.CorJesuApostolate.org for more info. more

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A podcast featuring some of the founding members of The Sacra Doctrina Project discussing theological questions with other academic theologians and philosophers. The podcast takes place in a quaestiones disputatae style, encouraging lively and charitable debate. Listen to the most recent episode below. more

What's the meaning and purpose of my life? What is my true identity? Why were we created male and female? How do I find happiness, joy and peace? How do I find love that lasts, forever? These are the timeless questions of the human heart. Join Jack Rigert and his guests for lively insights, reading the signs of our times through the lens of Catholic Teaching and the insights of Saint John Paul ll to guide us. Saint Catherine of Siena said ' Become who you are and you would set the world on fire'. more

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. more

Luke21 is a 15-minute podcast explaining Catholic Bible prophecy in the tradition of St. Augustine with Steve Wood. Learn more at www.BibleforCatholics.com. more

Join us every Monday on the Ignatius Press podcast where we talk with our authors to get a behind the scenes look at our books, uncover the riches of our Catholic faith, and integrate the Gospel into our daily lives. more

Coming to you from the St. Irenaeus Center in Rochester, NY, these lessons give insightful, meaningful, and practical teaching on Scripture from an orthodox Catholic perspective. more

What's going on in the Catholic Church? What am I to do to be a good Christian?The Catholic Wire is created as a network, with the purpose of hosting all the resources necessary for Christians in our day and age, to come to the knowledge of the truth, in doctrine, morals, and anything that pertains to our eternal salvation and the good of the Church and Christendom.We are aiming to reach, not only those who are already in the Faith, but also those who might be in the search for it, and even those who are morally or doctrinally lost. Our desire is to provide the materials necessary for each particular situation, the information that befits different souls, with different capacities, in order to lead them all, little by little, by the same path, the one set by Our Blessed Lord.The Goal is great, and we do not intend to reach it with our own strength. We seek not for the completion of it, but our success consists in working as hard as we can, for the salvation of souls, and the greater Glory and Love of God.To see the whole of the Network content, go to:http://thecatholicwire.org more

Hosted by Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo, of the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame (http://mcgrath.nd.edu), Church Life Today features conversations with pastoral leaders and scholars from around the country and covers issues that matter most to Church life today. Church Life Today is an OSV Podcasts partner.  more

Open Line is a fast-paced call-in show, with a new host every day! On Mondays, Fr. John Trigilio answers your apologetics questions. more

Weekday Podcast from Dr. Tom Curran to awaken, unearth, and explore the riches of our Catholic Faith! Dr. Curran received his PhD in systematic theology from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., a graduate degree in theology from the Gregorian University in Rome, and has an undergraduate degree in philosophy. For over 15 years Dr. Curran has been the host of a Catholic weekday radio show and podcast that airs on more than 10 stations and reaches tens of thousands of Catholics online. Dr. Curran is the author of five books including The Mass: Four Encounters with Jesus That Will Change Your Life, which was listed on Top 10 Catholic Bestseller List. As a speaker, Dr. Curran has given over 2000 presentations to more than 350,000 people in 35 states and 6 countries. He specializes in many topics, including the Sacraments, marriage and family, evangelization, and the Holy Spirit. Tom lives in Eastern Washington with his wife, Kari, and their nine children. more

Join Father Fessio every Friday for his profound insights on a wide variety of interesting subjects and be inspired by the thoughts of a great Jesuit. These episodes provide a rare glimpse into the mind of our beloved founder and are an easy and meaningful way to deepen your spiritual and intellectual life! more

I want to have easy access to good stuff for good people, and so I bring you some simple yet deep insights here for people on the fly. I'm always open to requests for topics, so give me a holler! more

Raising up disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ through an in-depth Catholic Bible Study

Open Line is a fast-paced call-in show, with a new host every day! On Fridays, Colin Donovan answers your theology questions. more

The Angelicum Thomistic Institute encourages the study of Thomas Aquinas and the Thomistic tradition as a living voice and inspiration for Catholic theology and philosophy. For more information about the Institute's programs or upcoming events please visit our website: https://angelicum.it/thomistic-institute/ more

A Catholic podcast brought to you by the Archdiocese of Regina where we attempt to navigate this winding road of faith in Jesus Christ so that we might know him more intimately, love him more profoundly and together serve him more deeply in our daily lives. more

Dive Deep, the official podcast of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, is a show where we will dive deep into our faith where we will explore those interesting Catholic questions and issues you may have. more

Fr. Scott Lawler is a priest of the Diocese of Gaylord with an encyclopedic knowledge of theology, philosophy, history, and culture. Mix that with his trademark Scottish wit and you have one of the best ways to learn more about the Catholic faith. Let's Talk Catholic! airs on Saturdays at Noon in northern Michigan on Relevant Radio. more

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

A show about the Common Good (which is an uncommon topic--get it?), the Social Teaching of the Church, Servant Leadership, and the Social Reign of Jesus Christ. more

A half hour of lively discussion about Catholic issues from a Dominican perspective featuring the friars from St. Patrick Church in Columbus, Ohio. more

The show explores important questions concerning the relationship between science and the Catholic faith. These include such topics as evolution, cosmology, neuroscience, quantum physics, and free will. The show also highlights the work of leading Catholic scientists as well as their reflections on how they integrate the worlds of science and religion in their life's work. more

The Deeper Dive Podcast is produced in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, DC, in La Plata, MD. Hosted by Bill Wannall and featuring Father Larry Swink, Msgr. Charles Pope and Father Dan Leary, and Father Bob Kilner, the podcast features a daily podcast (Considerations From the Clergy) on the readings/saint of the day as well as a weekly deeper dive into issues of the one, holy, catholic, apostolic church . Contact us at (202) 980-1965 or ****@thedeeperdivepodcast.com more