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I'm putting a link to a page at Lighthouse Media. If you aren't familiar with them, spend a few minutes checking out their program. Basically, you put up a "free CD" rack at your parish (requesting donations, of course) and let people get free CDs with talks by folks like Scott Hahn, Tim Staples, Pat Madrid -- all the good ones. The up-front cost is kinda' steep but their experience is that donations cover costs quickly and your fellow parishioners get sold-out for Jesus in a hurry.

Another option is to just join their CD club and they'll send you a disk for you to listen to and hand on. Pretty easy way to evangelize, frankly. I've heard about 15 of the CDs and they've all been solid.

In any case, they're giving away free MP3 talk by Dr. Scott Hahn on confession. Check it thou out.

Via the the closest person the Catholic Blogosphere has to G.K. Chesterton, both in wit, insight and beloved girth, the Great and Powerful Mastermind Mark Shea:

Scott Hahn and Fr. Robert Barron on, well, a Bunch of Stuff

I think the world of both of these guys, so it's wonderful that they have made these conversations available. Good stuff! And there's a bunch more at the YouTube site!

Agreed, Mark. Keep up the good work and how 'bout some more pics of Her Imperial Cuteness.

Thought y'all would like this:

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If you haven't heard of Dr. Scott Hahn, you've been living under a Catholic rock for the last 20 years. If you have heard, you know how awesome he is. Give it thou a listen:

Letter & Spirit with Dr. Scott Hahn & Mike Aquilina

Letter & Spirit: Episode 01
Letter & Spirit: Episode 02
Letter & Spirit: Episode 03
Letter & Spirit: Episode 04
Letter & Spirit: Episode 05
Letter & Spirit: Episode 06
Letter & Spirit: Episode 07
Letter & Spirit: Episode 08
Letter & Spirit: Episode 09
Letter & Spirit: Episode 10
Letter & Spirit: Episode 11
Letter & Spirit: Episode 12
Letter & Spirit: Episode 13

Lord Have Mercy with Dr. Scott Hahn & Mike Aquilina

Lord Have Mercy: Episode 01
Lord Have Mercy: Episode 02
Lord Have Mercy: Episode 03
Lord Have Mercy: Episode 05

Mary and the Saints

Hail, Holy Queen

Scott Hahn with Mother Angelica and Raymond Arroyo on EWTN's "Mother Angelica Live," 4/25/01)

Resources

Medicine of God's Mercy
Dr. Scott Hahn - Rome 2008
(A talk that Dr. Hahn gave to the seminarians at the Pontifical North American College.)

Sacraments and Covenant

UPDATE: I'm bumping this up to the top. Pat Madrid's talk opens with a discussion about how Scott Hahn entered the visible world of Catholic apologetics. It's worth a listen for you fans of Dr. Hahn's work. I'm definitely subscribing to the Fullness podcast (linked at the bottom).

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So...several years ago I started straggling back to the faith I always held (but never knew). A pivotal part of that path was attending a Fullness of Truth conference in Corpus Christi, TX. At the conference I was blessed to hear Fr. Corapi, Fr. Pacwa, Doug Barry and several others speak passionately and forthrightly about the faith.

Wonderfully, the conferences are still being held. If you get a chance -- GO!

All that's to say this: Pat Madrid spoke at one and gave the following lecture entitled "Why Be Catholic when You can be Anything Else?" Now the Fullness of Truth folks have put the talk on their new podcast.

Welcome to the first episode of the Fullness of Truth podcast. In this episode we share a little bit of the mission of Fullness of Truth in a talk given by Patrick Madrid called Why Be Catholic When you can be anything else.

PART 1: Listen Here!

Download this show here (right click and choose save as)

Welcome back to the Fullness of Truth podcast and the second part of a talk given by Patrick Madrid called Why Be Catholic When you can be anything else.

PART 2: Listen Here!

Download this show here (right click and choose save as)

For more information on Patrick Madrid go to: www.patrickmadrid.com

Subscribe to the podcast by RSS here!

Or subscribe to the Podcast by iTunes here!

How could you not love a post where I give you MP3s from these giants?!?

From the Deep in Scripture podcast:

April 30th , 2008. Guest: Steve Ray, “Verses I Never Saw” (PDF)

Listen in MP3 format ( app. 50 meg)

Resource Special “Crossing the Tiber,” by Steve Ray

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April 23th , 2008 Ephesians 5:21 & 33 Pt.2 (PDF)

Listen in MP3 format ( app. 50 meg)

Resource Special "First Comes Love" by Scott Hahn

January 23rd, 2008 Ephesians 4:22- 24 (PDF)

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Resource Special
“Life-Giving Love,” by Kimberly Hahn

Ok...not really. Again. I have a post with the same title a few posts down which claims the same thing, but Jeff Miller was kind enough to point out to me that it wasn't Dr. Hahn's "new" book, but rather one of his more recent. I got confused.

Fortunately, Chris Cash (the host of the Catholic Spotlight) came to the rescue. He writes:

"[Benjamin Wiker's interview] is an interview with his co-author about his latest book. Scott did not want to do the interview himself, he said that Ben was much more knowledgeable on the topic than he was and he has 3 deadlines he was trying to meet. I will let you know when I get him on again. I did have an interview with Kimberly that will post on monday at CatholicSpotlight.com, if you are at all interested in her new book, Graced and Gifted."

Oh, in case you don't know, Dr. Hahn's (and Dr. Wiker's (Bio)) new book is called "Answering the New Atheism: Dismantling Dawkins' Case Against God". You can read excerpts from it here at Amazon.

But if you're only planning on listening, here's a direct link to the Catholic Spotlight interview of co-author Dr. Benjamin Wiker. If you like what you hear, please vote for them at Podcast Alley - and feel free to vote every month to help them get their show in front of more people.

UPDATE: here's a link to Dr. Wiker's website - just FYI. Thanks to his site, I'm glad to give you the Emmaus Road Publishing's three part interview of Dr. Hahn (for reals this time!) and Dr. Wiker via YouTube. If you would like to convert the YouTube to .mp3 to listen on your way to work or whatever it is you do, here's a program for download which will do it quickly and easily (which is what I use) or a website which will do the same.

From the Catholic Spotlight:

Scott Hahn began his career in ministry as a Presbyterian minister out to show Catholics the error in their ways, but his biblical and historical detective work led him to the conclusion that the Catholic church was the historical church of the bible. In 1986, Dr. Hahn joined the Catholic church and has since come to be known as ‘Luther in Reverse’ due to the large number of protestant pastors and bible scholars who have followed him on the journey home to Rome. The tape of his conversion story ‘A Protestant Minister Becomes Catholic‘ is one of the most circulated and listened to Catholic audios over the past 20 years. He is currently a Professor of Theology and Scripture at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and is the founder and director of the Saint Paul Center for Biblical Theology.

In our interview, Scott talks about the legacy of John Paul II, his favorite Saint, and his new book, Reasons to Believe. He discusses the need for a pope as well as why Christ had to die for our sins. He also touches future books that he is currently working on, Ever Ancient, Ever New, a Catholic Bible Dictionary, and a revision of his doctoral dissertation.

Be sure to listen to Kimberly Hahn talk about Chosen and Cherished.

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Here's the Spirit and Life podcast from Franciscan University of Steubenville, that current bastion of orthodox Catholic higher education, as delivered by a perennial favorite, Dr. Scott Hahn. They write:

Franciscan University of Steubenville's Dr. Scott Hahn joins Spirit and Life Podcast host Mark Nehrbas to share about the impact St. Paul has had on Scott, especially through the Book of Romans. Scott and Mark also preview Franciscan University's Institiute of Applied Biblical Studies coming July 22-25, 2008. (16:37, 11.5 MB)

Franciscan Conferences website:
www.franciscanconferences.com

Scott Hahn and the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology:
www.salvationhistory.com

Direct download: SAL30_ScottHahn_StPaulandRomans.mp3

*HT: Filipino Catholic

From Letter and Spirit comes another Dr. Hahn lecture. Again, it's surprising the debt of gratitude American Catholics owe to this guy -- from Rosalind Moss to Tim Staples to any number of lay folks you'll never know, so many have come or returned to the Church because of his work...

The Mystery Unveiled: The Nuptial Meaning of the Temple

Dr. Scott Hahn
Founder and President
St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology

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I know a lot of you owe some measure of gratitude to Dr. Hahn. If you either (1) wandered away from the Church and have come back in the last 20 years or (2) are just learning your faith, chances are you've either read his works or read works by folks he has heavily influenced.

That said, here's a lecture of his from the Letter and Spirit site:

The Liturgical Hermeneutic: Reading the Bible from the Heart of the Church


Dr. Scott Hahn
Founder and President
St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology

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The Mary Foundation provides free CDs for anyone who wants them -- though, of course, a donation is always appreciated. I've listened to all but the Seven Secrets CD, and they really are a must-hear. The added benefit? Once you're done with them you can donate them to your parish library!

Here are the topics:

From the Mary Foundation
(Please note that all links will open in a new window)

Seven Secrets of the Eucharist, by Vinny Flynn
Discover amazing truths you never knew about the Eucharist. Rich in content and full of surprises, this powerful talk reveals hidden treasures which will change your life and bring you closer to Jesus the very next time you receive Holy Communion. Perfect for a variety of parish programs.

Marriage and the Eucharist, by Christopher West
Find out how two critical realities of Christian life are related when the world's top expert on the Theology of the Body lights a fuse to what the pope's biographer calls John Paul II's "theological time bomb." All presented with unbridled energy, humor, and searing insight. Ideal for pre-Cana, Adult Religious Education, RCIA, and Youth Ministry.

The Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet
Now with the Luminous Mysteries. This is America's #1 Rosary recording because it's easy to pray with every day and a sublime tool for learning the Rosary. Beautiful voices draw you into prayer with perfect pacing and no distracting music. The ideal gift for family, friends, or parish. Bonus Features: Common Catholic Prayers and the History of the Rosary

The Mass Explained, by Fr. Larry Richards
The best explanation on the Mass ever recorded, featuring the True Presence in the Eucharist, the amazing Untold History of the Mass, and a nuts-and-bolts "Walk-Through" of the Parts of the Mass. Whether you attend Mass regularly or not, your sacramental life will be enriched immeasurably. A powerful, proven tool for parish education programs, from First Communion prep to RCIA and beyond.

The Conversion of Scott Hahn, by Dr. Scott Hahn
This classic is the beguiling firsthand account from the brilliant young Protestant minister who became a Catholic and set in motion a tidal wave of conversions. Millions have been touched by this talk. A great supplement for Bible Studies and many parish programs.

John Corapi's Amazing Story, by Fr. John Corapi
John Corapi was a football star, in the Army Special Forces, and a millionaire real estate mogul to the stars of Hollywood. Then he became a cocaine addict. Now he is a Catholic priest. His life will inspire you to answer God's call in your own life. An excellent resource for RCIA and inspiring vocations.

Confession, by Fr. Larry Richards
The #1 all-time recording on the Sacrament of Reconciliation is must-listening for practicing and non-practicing Catholics alike. Riveting, hilarious, insightful, earthy, and inspirational. An essential parish resource for RCIA, Youth Ministry, and Adult Education. You will never experience this most important sacrament in the same way again.

The Truth About Mary, by Pat Madrid and Marcus Grodi
A refreshing "dinner table conversation" with a leading Catholic apologist and a former Protestant minister. Learn what the Catholic Church really teaches about Our Lady, and why. Use with Bible Studies, RCIA and distribute at your church during Marian feastdays.

Answering Common Objections: A Closer Look at Christ’s Church is one of Dr. Scott Hahn’s most popular teaching series. In this detailed look at the framework of the Church, Scott demonstrates how Catholic teachings about the Pope, Mary, Purgatory, the Saints and the Eucharist are woven into the God’s master idea of the Family of God. Each installment of the series lasts about 30 minutes. To listen on your computer, you’ll first need to download a free Real Audio Player.

Audio:
The Pope, Holy Father
Purgatory, Holy Fire
Mary, Holy Mother
Saints, Holy Siblings
Eucharist, Holy Meal

To read some of his writings on these topics:
The Pope, Holy Father
Purgatory, Holy Fire
Mary, Holy Mother
Mary, Ark of the Covenant
Saints, Holy Siblings
Eucharist, Holy Meal

UPDATE: For the complete set in MP3 format, just click the following link:

Dr. Scott Hahn’s best selling book, Hail Holy Queen comes to audio in a stunning series devoted to the Biblical and theological foundations of Our Lady's role in salvation history. Joined by co-host Mike Aquilina, Dr. Hahn analyzes the Blessed Mother's importance to all children of God as the woman who's Fiat changed the word. Exciting, persuasive, and replete with Scripture references, this series is an indispensable tool guiding one’s devotion to the Mother of God, who is “our life, our sweetness, and our hope.” 390 minutes.

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Dr. Scott Hahn delves into the heart of mankind’s quest for a sense of belonging... belonging to a family. In this EWTN series, Dr. Hahn and Mike Aquilina guide us to the understanding of marriage and family as inspired, conceived and sustained by God. Joined occasionally by Kimberly Hahn, the trio shares insights into the Biblical foundation of marriage, a foundation whose design is for greatness and holiness.

True to form, in First Comes Love, Dr. Hahn dives into the Gospels to show how "family terminology", words like brother, sister, mother, father and home, dominate the words of Our Lord and the writings of His first followers. It is these words that truly illuminate the central ideas of the Catholic Faith. As you explore such concepts as the fatherhood of God, the marriage of the Church to Christ, and the all-encompassing role of the Holy Spirit, Dr. Hahn will deepen your understanding of the Sacraments and teach you how to create a family life in the image of the Trinity. In chapter after chapter he demonstrates the ways in which the analogy of the family applies to every aspect of our Catholic Faith and its many practices, from the role of "Father" embodied by the ancient Patriarchs and contemporary parish priests, to the comfort and guidance offered by our brothers and sisters who comprise the Communion of Saints, to the nurturing embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of all Christians.

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Swear to God ~ Dr. Scott Hahn
The Promise and Power of the Sacraments

A 13-part series taped August 2004, at Franciscan University. In this new series, co-hosts Dr. Scott Hahn and Mike Aquilina discuss Dr. Hahn's new book, SWEAR TO GOD, an in-depth discussion of the Sacraments. Throughout these episodes, they examine the Gospel beginnings of the Sacraments, along with their abiding power to heal, renew, and strengthen.

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Here's a perennial favorite - Dr. Scott Hahn. He did a series of programs with Mike Aquilina on EWTN (which are all available on the EWTN Archives, but in that silly RealAudio format) discussing his various books. These are the MP3s of one of those shows - The Lamb's Supper. This book was one of the first I read when I started getting serious about my faith -- after Karl Keating's Catholicism and Fundamentalism (an outstanding introduction to Biblical Apologetics, BTW). If you don't know much about the mass, or feel like you "just don't get anything out of it," you should give these a try.

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Dr. Scott Hahn received his BA in 1979 from Grove City College in Pennsylvania with a triple major of theology, philosophy, and economics (magna cum laude). He obtained his MDiv (summa cum laude) from Gordon-Conwell Seminary in 1982. In May 1995, he was awarded a PhD in systematic theology from Marquette University (Phi Beta Kappa). His dissertation was titled Kinship by Covenant: A Biblical Theological Analysis of Covenant Types and Texts in the Old and New Testaments.

Dr. Hahn is a former ordained Presbyterian minister with 10 years of ministry experience in congregations, and a former professor of theology at Chesapeake Theological Seminary. Dr. Hahn entered the Catholic Church at Easter 1986 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, while his wife Kimberly entered at Easter 1990 in Joliet, Illinois. Since 1990, he has served as professor of theology and Scripture at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

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By Scott Hahn and Jeff Cavins

Originally aired on EWTN:

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Show descriptions and RealAudio can be found here.

UPDATE: Fixed the order of the shows. Thanks, Anon!

Sorry to post another RealAudio section rather than iPod-ready MP3s, but this list of converts was too good to pass up. Enjoy:

Convert Testimonies

Scott Hahn

Kimberly Hahn

Rosalind Moss

Patty Bonds

Alex Jones

Steve Ray

Marcus Grodi