A new book makes the provocative case that the Eucharist can save our civilization. We'll find out how that can happen on today's podcast. Guest: Dr. R. Jared Staudt is a teacher, writer, and speaker committed to helping others enter into the living and vibrant tradition of Catholic culture. He previously served as Associate Superintendent for Mission and Formation at the Archdiocese of Denver and Visiting Associate Professor at the Augustine Institute. He is currently Director of Content at Exodus 90. He and his wife, Anne, have six children, and he is a Benedictine oblate. He is the author of The Primacy of God, Restoring Humanity, and The Beer Option. His latest book is How the Eucharist Can Save Civilization from TAN Books. Links: • How the Eucharist Can Save Civilization (book): https://tanbooks.com/products/how-the-eucharist-can-save-civilization/ • Exodus 90 Blog: https://exodus90.com/blog/ • Building Catholic Culture (website): https://buildingcatholicculture.com/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKTp9iBjIgI

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski joins the podcast to discuss his latest book, "Ministers of Christ: Recovering the Roles of Clergy and Laity in an Age of Confusion" (Crisis Publications). He addresses the distinctive roles in the liturgy for both lay and cleric, as well as men and women, and how the confusion of those liturgical roles has led to confusion beyond the liturgy. Links: • Dr. Peter Kwasniewski: https://www.peterkwasniewski.com • Ministers of Christ: Recovering the Roles of Clergy and Laity in an Age of Confusion: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/ministers-of-christ • Dr. K's 1P5 Articles: https://onepeterfive.com/author/pkwasniewski/ • New Liturgical Movement: https://www.newliturgicalmovement.org • Far from the Spirit of the Lord: On the Pope’s New Motu Proprio: https://www.crisismagazine.com/2021/far-from-the-spirit-of-the-lord-on-the-popes-new-motu-proprio • Bishop Athanasius Schneider on the Significance of Minor Ministries in the Sacred Liturgy: https://www.newliturgicalmovement.org/2021/01/guest-article-bishop-athanasius.html#.YdhdqybMIWM • Motu Proprio "Spiritus Domini": https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/motu_proprio/documents/papa-francesco-motu-proprio-20210110_spiritus-domini.html ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yunlnUn0lU

Modern life conspires against living a peaceful, simple life, which means it also conspires against drawing closer to Our Lord. What can we do to slow down and live a simpler life? Links: • Light Phone: https://www.thelightphone.com • Jose Briones YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoseBriones • "Digital Minimalism" by Cal Newport: https://www.calnewport.com/books/digital-minimalism • "Better Off: Flipping the Switch on Technology" by Eric Brende: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/better-off-eric-brende?variant=32130917826594 • "The Complete Guide to Fasting" by Jason Fung: https://www.victorybelt.com/the-complete-guide-to-fasting?rq=fasting • Becoming Minimalist (Joshua Becker): https://www.becomingminimalist.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpVUzUwxtJc

I'm convinced that one of the best ways to overcome the crisis in the Church today is for Catholics to dive into Sacred Scripture. A new online program is designed to help Catholics to do just that. Guest: Dr. John Bergsma is a professor of theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and the Vice President for Biblical Theology and Mission Effectiveness at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. He's the author of numerous books, including "A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: Old Testament," "Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic," and "Bible Basics for Catholics." He's also a presenter in the new Emmaus Academy from the St. Paul Center. Links: • Emmaus Academy: https://bit.ly/3ImShbp • St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology: https://stpaulcenter.com • Dr. Bergsma website: https://catholicbibleteacher.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjzMAUoVvyw