In this two-part series, Dr. Brett Salkeld visits with Thomas Wurtz, founder of FOCUS Ministries' Varsity Catholic program, to discuss his four pillars of Catholic coaching. They examine the natural goods of sports, their connection to deeper t

Educating for Eternity with Dr. Brett Salkeld and Dr. Adam Dufault

9 days ago 38m 3s

In this podcast crossover, recorded during a visit to the diocese of Columbus, Ohio, and first aired on the "Becoming Saints" podcast, Dr. Brett Salkeld sits down with Dr. Adam Dufault, Superintendent of Schools with the Diocese of Columbus to

Holly Taylor Coolman on Parenting - Part 2

16 days ago 46m 3s

In this part two of two episodes, Dr. Brett Salkeld vists with Dr. Holly Taylor Coolman on her most recent book "Parenting: The Complex and Beautiful Vocation of Raising Children." Discussing her theologically and biblically rich approach to ra

Holly Taylor Coolman on Parenting - Part 1

23 days ago 45m 11s

In this part one of two episodes, Dr. Brett Salkeld vists with Dr. Holly Taylor Coolman on her most recent book "Parenting: The Complex and Beautiful Vocation of Raising Children." Discussing her theologically and biblically rich approach to ra

Dr. John Jalsevac On Classical Education - Part 3

1 month ago 41m 40s

In this three-part series, Dr. Brett Salkeld and Dr. John Jalsevac, headmaster of Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic School in Peterborough, Ontario discuss the growing popularity of Classical education and its distinct approach to student format

Dr. John Jalsevac On Classical Education - Part 2

Mar 19th, 2024 38m 42s

Dr. John Jalsevac On Classical Education - Part 1

Mar 12th, 2024 43m 8s

In this three-part series, Dr. Brett Salkeld and Dr. John Jalsevac, headmaster of Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic School in Peterborough, Ontario, discuss the growing popularity of Classical education and its distinct approach to student forma

Restoring a First Nations Perspective on Treaty and Natural Resource Rights - Part 2

Mar 5th, 2024 40m 17s

In this part two of two episodes, Indigenous ally, Javed Sommers and Micheal Leblanc of Development and Peace Caritas Canada join the podcast to discuss treaty and natural resource rights through an Indigenous lens. Show Snippet: "Free prior an

Restoring a First Nations Perspective on Treaty and Natural Resource Rights - Part 1

Feb 27th, 2024 42m 34s

In this part one of two episodes, Indigenous ally, Javed Sommers and Micheal Leblanc of Development and Peace Caritas Canada join the podcast to discuss treaty and natural resource rights through an Indigenous lens. Show Snippet: "Canada, throu

Catechisis of the Good Shepherd with Cassandra Ursu and Angela Montano

Feb 20th, 2024 50m

This week on Thinking Faith, we hear from Cassandra Ursu and Angela Montano with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd catechetical ministry at Holy Rosary Cathedral. They discuss what CGS is and how its unique, Montesouri-based approach helps ch

Books that Changed Brett's Life - Part 2

Feb 13th, 2024 40m 25s

In this part two of two episodes, Deacon Eric sits down with Dr. Brett Salkeld to discuss three non-fiction, non-theological books that changed his life. This week; You Are Not Your Pain by by Vidyamala Burch and Danny Penman and a surpise book

Books That Changed Brett's Life - Part 1

Feb 6th, 2024 47m 7s

In this part one of two episodes, Deacon Eric sits down with Dr. Brett Salkeld to discuss three non-fiction, non-theological books that changed his life. This week; Good and Angry by David Powlison and Hold me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson. Show Sni

Catherine Pakaluk and Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth - Part 2

Jan 30th, 2024 56m 8s

In this part two of two episodes, Dr. Brett Salkeld visits with Catherine Pakaluk about shifting demographics, falling birthrates, and her new book "Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth" Show Snippet: "I certainly beli

Catherine Pakaluk and Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth - Part 1

Jan 23rd, 2024 46m 35s

In this part one of two episodes, Dr. Brett Salkeld visits with Catherine Pakaluk about shifting demographics, falling birthrates, and her new book "Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth" Show Snippet: "I saw that the p

Communities of Care: Catholic Parishes and Mental Health Peer Support

Jan 16th, 2024 28m 43s

This week on Thinking Faith Deacon Eric Gurash discusses the ways that spiritual peer support can help navigate mental health challenges and the role our parishes and Catholic social teaching can play in building caring, supportive communities.

Introducing Curriculum Permeation to Teachers - Part 2

Jan 9th, 2024 44m 5s

In this part two of two episodes, Dr. Brett Salkeld continues his visit with high school theology teacher, Tommy Kostielney of South Bend, Indiana to discuss ways that Tommy has introduced the idea of curriculum permeation to fellow teachers.

Introducing Curriculum Permeation to Teachers - Part 1

Jan 2nd, 2024 46m 50s

In this part one of two episodes, Dr. Brett Salkeld visits with high school theology teacher, Tommy Kostielney of South Bend, Indiana to discuss ways that Tommy has introduced the idea of curriculum permeation to fellow teachers.

Boy's Club Q&A - Part 6

Dec 26th, 2023 40m 28s

Deacon Eric and Dr. Brett continue to delve into the pile of questions sent to them from the Conquest Boys Club at St. Anne's parish in Regina, Saskatchewan. This week we discuss the cross, baseball bats, and creationism. Show Snippet: "The Ch

Pope Francis The Nativity And The Incarnation With Archbishop Don Bolen

Dec 19th, 2023 43m 46s

Archbishop Don Bolen joins the podcast for a special pre-Christmas episode of Thinking Faith. We'll discuss Pope Francis' new book on the Nativity, Bishop Don's nativity collection, and the impact of the Incarnation on our broken world. Show Sn

Boy's Club Q&A - Part 5

Dec 12th, 2023 46m 5s

Deacon Eric and Dr. Brett continue to delve into the pile of questions sent to them from the Conquest Boys Club at St. Anne's parish in Regina, Saskatchewan. This week we discuss Jesus' mistakes in the woodshop and altar serving. Show Snippet:

Your Best Self: Transhumanism with Joseph Vukov - Part 2

Dec 5th, 2023 59m 57s

In this part two of two episodes, Dr. Brett Salkeld visits Dr. Joseph Vukov of Loyola University in Chicago to discuss the transhumanism movement and promise and the perils of utilizing science and technology to improve human life. "I think a g

Your Best Self: Transhumanism with Joseph Vukov - Part 1

Nov 28th, 2023 52m 29s

In this part one of two episodes, Dr. Brett Salkeld visits Dr. Joseph Vukov of Loyola University in Chicago to discuss the transhumanism movement and promise and the perils of utilizing science and technology to improve human life. "Roughly wha

Theology Teachers and Curriculum Permeation - Part 2

Nov 21st, 2023 45m 58s

In this part two of two, Dr. Brett Salkeld and Dr. Brett Fawcett discuss interdisciplinary collaboration and the role of theology teachers in curriculum permeation.

Theology Teachers and Curriculum Permeation - Part 1

Nov 14th, 2023 44m 29s

In this part one of two, Dr. Brett Salkeld and Dr. Brett Fawcett discuss interdisciplinary collaboration and the role of theology teachers in curriculum permeation.

Mental Health in the Bible Learning From Leah, Hannah, Jeremiah, and Naomi

Nov 8th, 2023 41m 1s

This week, Deacon Eric examines four more biblical figures as models for navigating mental health challenges. He discusses Leah, Hannah, Jeremiah, and Naomi and how their experiences can provide guidance and support for our own challenges today