The Road to Emmaus with Scott Hahn

What Is Wrong with Scripture Study Today?

Scripture study is the soul of theology—but all is not well with Scripture scholarship today. Scott Hahn is joined by Rob Corzine to talk about the right and wrong ways to read Scripture. Warning: heavy theology. “Where exegesis is not theology, Scripture cannot be the soul of theology, and conversely, where theology is not essentially the interpretation of the Church’s Scripture, such a theology no longer has a foundation.” —Pope Benedict XVI    Learn More The Decline and Fall of Sacred Scripture: How the Bible Became a Secular Book by Scott Hahn and Benjamin Wiker Politicizing the Bible: The Roots of Historical Criticism and the Secularization of Scripture 1300-1700 by Scott Hahn and Benjamin Wiker Modern Biblical Criticism as a Tool of Statecraft (1700-1900) by Scott Hahn and Jeffrey Morrow “Biblical Interpretation in Crisis”, a lecture by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration by Pope Benedict XVI Jesus of Nazareth: From the Entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection by Pope Benedict XVI

The Real Meaning of Hypocrisy

The term “hypocrisy” is one of the most misunderstood in all of Jesus’ teaching. In fact, Scott Hahn shares that it means almost the opposite of what we might suppose.   Learn More The early Christians who spread the Gospel most effectively were far from pretenders. Learn more in Friendship and the Fathers: How the Ealy Church Evangelized. The Kingdom of Heaven that Jesus preaches looks much different than the pharisees expected. Learn more in this blog. Why is it the last place we should go to study Scripture is in the religious studies of most universities? Scott Hahn and Benjamin Wiker outline why we should be skeptical of the skeptics in The Decline and Fall of Sacred Scripture. 

How God Teaches Us Not to Get Too Comfortable

Throughout the Old and New Testaments, God teaches us not to go after earthly goods at the expense of eternal goods. Learn how God teaches us not to ruin our appetite on the hors d’oeuvres in this episode.   Learn More How did the early Church spread so quickly? Discover how the Church Fathers evangelized in Mike Aquilina’s Friendship and the Fathers. What do the Ten Commandments have to do with the pursuit of happiness? Find out in this blog. We’re all called to remember that earthly life doesn’t last forever. Learn more in this blog.

Finances and Budgeting in Marriage with Kimberly Hahn

Kimberly Hahn joins Dr. Hahn on today’s episode to talk about the importance of budgeting and handling finances well for a healthy marriage.   Learn more   Find more Scripture-based practical insights into marriage and family in Kimberly Hahn’s Beloved and Blessed podcast.   Looking for something more? Get your copy of Chosen and Cherished: Biblical Wisdom for Your Marriage.   Enrich your marriage with a program based in Scripture and Church teaching. Get your copy of One Body: A Program for Marriage Preparation and Enrichment for the New Evangelization.  

Finding Mary’s Assumption in the Bible

Where is Mary’s Assumption in the Bible? Scott Hahn looks to the Old and New Testaments for the Scriptural basis of this special feast day.   Learn More Mary’s role in salvation history is revealed throughout Scripture. Learn more in The Bible and the Virgin Mary. In this blog, Emily Stimpson Chapman shares the tradition of celebrating the Assumption with a mid-August feast. John Bergsma, Curtis Mitch, and Rob Corzine reflect on different aspects of Mary’s role in the three-talk set Our Lady in Scripture.

Christ Alive in Me with Fr. David Vincent Meconi, SJ

Fr. David Vincent Meconi, SJ, talks with Scott Hahn about every Christian's call to act as Christ to others and what it means to be in the Mystical Body. Subscribe to The Road to Emmaus at Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn More Learn more in Christ Alive in Me by Fr. David Vincent Meconi, SJ. Pope John Paul II called for the laity and the priesthood to work together in evangelization. Read more in this blog by Ralph Martin.  The Catechism offers a powerful tool for the New Evangelization. Speaking the Truth in Love explores its untapped uses. 

Mass Media and the Mass: Interview with Fr. Rocky Hoffman of Relevant Radio

Fr. Rocky Hoffman is Executive Director of Relevant Radio, the largest Catholic radio network. He shares the importance of using mass media in evangelization—to bring the masses back to Mass.   Learn More What has contributed to our current crisis of faith? In The Decline and Fall of Sacred Scripture, Scott Hahn and Benjamin Wiker address the loss of trust in the Bible and how this has led to a loss of faith. Learn more about Relevant Radio. Explore all the programs and find a local station. The Catechism offers a powerful tool for the New Evangelization. Speaking the Truth in Love explores its untapped uses.

The Grace of Conversion

St. Paul’s encounter with the risen Lord didn’t just change his life, it changed the world—and it can change us, too, if we ask for the grace of conversion.   Learn More What has contributed to our current crisis of faith? In The Decline and Fall of Sacred Scripture, Scott Hahn and Benjamin Wiker address the loss of trust in the Bible and how this has led to a loss of faith. St. Paul taught clearly that the Church is the Mystical Body of Christ. Learn what this means, especially in relation to the Eucharist, in this podcast. Just like with St. Paul, Jesus wants to encounter us personally. This blog shares how to build a personal relationship with Jesus.

Hallowed Be Thy Name with Alex Jones, founder of the Hallow App

Alex Jones is the founder of the most popular Catholic app in the world, the Hallow App. On this episode of The Road to Emmaus, get an inside look at how God has worked in Alex's life and through Hallow.   Learn More Get acquainted with the Hallow App, and soon Dr. Scott Hahn will have content available as well. Sign up for free! Friends of the St. Paul Center are already on the Hallow App – Jonathan Roumie, Chris Stefanick, Dr. Edward Sri, Fr. Mike Schmitz – and many more! It’s difficult to see at times, but God always has a plan for our lives. Read more in this blog post by Amy Smith, associate editor of the National Catholic Register.

Checking In Midway Through the Year of St. Joseph: Part 2

We’re halfway through the Year of St. Joseph! There’s so much to learn from this spiritual father. Even though he never speaks a word, Scripture speaks loudly of his fatherly role.   Learn More Finish the Year of St. Joseph strong with Through the Heart of St. Joseph by Fr. Boniface Hicks. How do we grow in relationship with St. Joseph? Learn more in this blog.  St. Joseph offers an example of littleness and humility for daily life. Learn more in this blog.