Dec 6th, 2009 · Host Liane Hansen speaks with Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein, co-authors of Heidegger and a Hippo Walk Through Those Pearly Gates. The book takes a hilarious view on the philosophy, theology and the psychology of mortality and immortality.
Sep 28th, 2009 · When it comes to our current understanding of theology, former Roman Catholic nun Karen Armstrong attempts to bring "something fresh to the table." Reviewer Susan Jane Gilman calls Armstrong's The Case for God a "stimulating, hopeful work."
May 1st, 2009 · The Cardinal Newman Society wants Notre Dame to halt President Obama's visit. But Notre Dame theology professor Richard McBrien supports the university's decision to honor the president.
Oct 15th, 2008 · The fatal nail in the heart of the era of small government came with the recent financial panic and the piercing dagger of greed. Ideology and free-market theology lasted for about five days of full market crash before it collapsed in its own true motives.
Jun 5th, 2008 · As the "Father of Christian Rock," Larry Norman never had it easy: He was a pioneer, a heretic, a saint, and a madman. Norman constantly explored End Times theology and mythology, but he always brought it down to a human level. "Rosemary's Baby (The Omen - 666)" reads like a protest song a la Bob Dylan, a professed Norman fan.
May 2nd, 2008 · Veronica Nunn grew up absorbing all kinds of music, from jazz to funk to gospel. When she moved to New York in 1978, she split her time between Harlem's Jazz clubs and the theology department at Lehman College. Now a full time jazz singer and accompanied by her pianist and husband, Travis Shook.
Apr 17th, 2008 · Pope Benedict XVI's ruby red shoes are drawing plenty of attention as he visits Washington, D.C. Lawrence Cunningham, professor of theology at Notre Dame University, offers insights on why the pontiff favors the color.
Apr 16th, 2008 · Pope Benedict is visiting the United States for the first time as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Renee Montagne talks to R. Scott Appleby, a professor of religious history at the University of Notre Dame, about the American Roman Catholic Church. They discuss how the church has responded to the theology and leadership of Pope Benedict since his election three years ago.