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Catechism 101: The Universal Desire for God
Jun 22, 2026
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117 - AI, Humanity, and the Church | Magnifica Humanitas Part 1
Jun 15, 2026
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Catechism 101: Signs of Faith
Jun 8, 2026
10m 30s
116 - You Were Made for Love: Theology of the Body pt.2
Jun 2, 2026
34m 01s
Catechism 101: How Faith Works
May 25, 2026
14m 35s
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| 6/22/26 | Catechism 101: The Universal Desire for God | “The desire for God is written in the human heart, because man is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw man to himself. Only in God will he find the truth and happiness he never stops searching for” The Catechism of the Catholic Church, p 27In this episode of Catechism 101, we discuss the universal desire for God. This desire is written in our hearts, and is made visible through our search for Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.This podcast relies 100% on the generosity of viewers. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links:Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: www.caitlinwest.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | 117 - AI, Humanity, and the Church | Magnifica Humanitas Part 1 | In this first episode of our series on Pope Leo's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, we explore what the Catholic Church has to say about artificial intelligence, the digital revolution, and what it means to be truly human.Pope Leo argues that AI is not simply another technological innovation. It is reshaping the way we work, communicate, think, and even understand ourselves. Drawing on the biblical stories of the Tower of Babel and Nehemiah, he challenges us to build a future rooted not in pride or efficiency alone, but in human dignity, communion, and the common good.This episode covers:Why Pope Leo compares aspects of the digital age to the Tower of BabelHow AI is transforming society and human relationshipsThe difference between unity and uniformityWhy technology is neither inherently good nor inherently evilThe Catholic understanding of AI and human dignityHow Christians can remain deeply human in an increasingly digital worldThis is Part 1 of our chapter-by-chapter journey through Magnifica Humanitas. Whether you're interested in Catholic social teaching, AI ethics, technology, philosophy, or theology, I hope these reflections encourage you to read the encyclical for yourself and join the conversation.Question for listeners:How can we remain “profoundly human” in the age of artificial intelligence?00:00 – Introduction01:12 – Why We're Reading Magnifica Humanitas03:15 – The Lay of the Land: AI and the Digital Revolution06:48 – Big Tech Today Has More Power Than Governments09:36 – We Must Act Now, Before a Crisis10:31 – The Tower of Babel vs. Nehemiah14:26 – Unity vs. Uniformity18:07 – The “Babel Syndrome”20:48 – The “Way of Nehemiah”23:36 – We Are All Responsible for What Happens Next25:15 – The Morality of AI Depends on How We Use It26:33 – Remaining Profoundly Human27:37 – What’s Coming in Part 2This podcast relies 100% on the generosity of viewers. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links:Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: www.caitlinwest.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ | — | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | Catechism 101: Signs of Faith✨ | faithCatechism+3 | — | — | — | faithCatechism 101+3 | — | 10m 30s | |
| 6/2/26 |  116 - You Were Made for Love: Theology of the Body pt.2✨ | Theology of the Bodyhuman dignity+3 | — | Theology of the Body InstituteTheology of the Body+8 | — | Theology of the BodySt. John Paul II+3 | — | 34m 01s | |
| 5/25/26 | Catechism 101: How Faith Works✨ | FaithCatholicism+3 | — | — | — | CatholicismFaith+4 | — | 14m 35s | |
| 5/18/26 |  115 - History and Context: Theology of the Body Pt. 1✨ | Theology of the Bodysexual revolution+3 | — | Humanae Vitae | — | Theology of the BodyCatholicism+3 | — | 25m 09s | |
| 5/11/26 | Catechism 101: What is Faith?✨ | faithChristianity+3 | — | — | — | faithChristianity+3 | — | 8m 01s | |
| 5/4/26 |  114 - Mother Teresa: Love for the Poorest of the Poor✨ | Mother Teresaservice to the poor+3 | — | Missionaries of CharityCome Be My Light: The private writings of the 'Saint of Calcutta'+2 | — | Mother TeresaMissionaries of Charity+5 | — | 29m 54s | |
| 5/2/26 | Announcing a new chapter...✨ | Catholicismpodcast updates+3 | — | Crash Course CatholicismPayPal+2 | — | Crash Course Catholicismvideo mini-episodes+5 | — | 3m 42s | |
| 4/20/26 |  113 - Social, Political, and Economic Rights✨ | social rightspolitical rights+3 | — | The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic ChurchThe Catechism of the Catholic Church, pt 2241+6 | — | marriagefamily+5 | — | 39m 32s | |
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| 4/6/26 |  112 - Fundamental Human Rights (Life, Dignity, Equality, Freedom)✨ | human rightsdignity+5 | — | USCCBEWTN+12 | — | human rightsdignity+6 | — | 33m 44s | |
| 3/23/26 |  111 - What are Human Rights?✨ | Human RightsCatholic Social Doctrine+3 | — | Catholic Relief ServicesThe Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church+3 | — | Human RightsCatholic Social Doctrine+3 | — | 29m 04s | |
| 3/9/26 |  110 - The Dimensions of the Human Person✨ | human personhoodfreedom+5 | — | The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic ChurchRedemptor Hominis+1 | — | human personimage of God+6 | — | 28m 39s | |
| 3/9/26 | 110 - What Makes a Human Being? | We are made in the image of God, and this truth has profound implications for how we understand the human person. In this episode, we explore key dimensions of human personhood, including freedom, responsibility, the capacity for transcendence, uniqueness and unrepeatability, and equality. Understanding the full depth and complexity of human nature is essential for social doctrine, because our understanding of the human person forms the foundation of human rights.This podcast relies 100% on the generosity of listeners. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links:Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: www.caitlinwest.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church, pts 127-151St. John Paul II, Homily at Oriole Park, Camden Yards, Baltimore, 1995. St. John Paul II, Redemptor HominisWilliam Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Act 1, scene 2https://catholicsocialthought.org.uk/ | — | ||||||
| 2/23/26 |  109 - Human Nature and Human Dignity✨ | human naturehuman dignity+4 | — | USCCBThe Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church+4 | — | human dignityCatholic doctrine+4 | — | 29m 51s | |
| 2/9/26 |  108 - The Biblical Roots of Social Doctrine✨ | Catholic social doctrinebiblical foundations+4 | — | Catholic AnswersThe Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church+2 | DeuteronomyLeviticus+1 | social doctrineScripture+5 | — | 32m 09s | |
| 1/19/26 |  107 - Introduction to Social Doctrine✨ | Social DoctrineCatholic teaching+4 | — | Catholic ChurchUSCCB+4 | — | Social DoctrineCatholic Church+5 | — | 34m 20s | |
| 12/22/25 |  106 - St Nicholas: The Original Santa Claus✨ | St NicholasSanta Claus+3 | — | Catholic EncyclopediaBritannica Encyclopedia+3 | — | St NicholasSanta Claus+5 | — | 23m 01s | |
| 12/8/25 |  105 - St. John Henry Newman✨ | SaintsCatholicism+4 | — | Crash Course CatholicismOxford | — | St John Henry NewmanCatholic saint+6 | — | 29m 11s | |
| 11/27/25 |  104 - Bible Questions Pt. 3✨ | moral problems in the BibleOld Testament vs New Testament+4 | — | The Catechism of the Catholic ChurchThe Bible in a Year+1 | — | Bible questionsOld Testament+6 | — | 33m 16s | |
| 11/12/25 |  103 - Bible Questions Pt. 2 | www.caitlinwest.com - What should we do about all those apparent historical and scientific inaccuracies in the Bible? Like Genesis telling us the world was made in seven days, or that there was a flood that covered the whole earth, or that Jonah survived in the belly of a whale for three days?And what about contradictions within the Bible? Why do some of the Gospel writers recount events differently? Do these discrepancies undermine the reliability of the Bible?In this episode, we continue our discussion of common questions about the Bible.This podcast relies 100% on the generosity of listeners. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links:Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: www.caitlinwest.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catholic of the Catholic Church, pts. 112 and 2290Trent Horn, Hard SayingsVatican II, Dei VerbumPope Leo XIII, Providentissimus DeusCatholic Answers: How to Resolve Alleged Gospel ContradictionsJimmy Akin: Your Bible Questions - Catholic Answers LiveJimmy Akin:History As the Ancients Wrote It—Part IHistory As the Ancients Wrote It—Part IIPints With Aquinas: The Right Way to Read Holy Scripture (Dr. John Bergsma) Mind-Blowing Bible Study (Dr. Scott Hahn)Your Bible Questions Answered (Dr. John Bergsma)Peter Kreeft, The Bible: Myth or History Ascension Presents: Internet's Most Asked Questions about the Bible (w/ Jeff Cavins)How Can the Church Say the Bible Is without Error?Tim Gray and Jeff Cavins, Walking With God: A Journey through the Bible | — | ||||||
| 10/28/25 |  102 - Bible Questions Pt. 1 | www.caitlinwest.com-How did the Church decide which books to include in the Bible? Why are Catholic Bibles bigger than Protestant Bibles? Should we read the Old Testament? How do I read the Bible?In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the Bible by addressing common questions about the Bible.This podcast relies 100% on the generosity of listeners. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links:Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:CCC, pts 120-130Vatican II, Dei VerbumUniversalis, Daily Mass ReadingsThe Bible in a Year Reading PlanScott Hahn, Catholic Bible DictionaryDr. John Bergsma, "Why are Catholic Bibles Bigger than Protestant Bibles?"Catholic Answers, Who Compiled the Bible and When?Canon of Scripture: What criteria did the early Christians use to determine What were the criteria for determining the books of the Bible?Protestantism’s Old Testament ProblemScripture and TraditionDid Catholics Add 7 Books to the Bible? Or Did Protestants Remove Them?Trent Horn, Why are Protestant Bibles Smaller?Jimmy Akin, The Bible is a Catholic BookShameless Popery, How were the books of the Bible decided?Gary Michuta, Why Catholic Bibles are BiggerMatt Fradd, Why Catholic Bibles are BiggerCatholic Encyclopedia, Canon of the New TestamentSeptuagint VersionAleteia, What is the Septuagint and why is it important?Ascension, How the New Testament Canon was Chosen | — | ||||||
| 9/30/25 |  101 - The New Testament Pt. 3 | www.caitlinwest.com-In this episode, we conclude our overview of the Bible by looking at the 7 catholic epistles, and the book of Revelation. The aim of these episodes is to provide us with a bird's-eye view of the whole Bible, to help equip us to begin reading it, or to read it more deeply. In this episode, we'll look at the following books:HebrewsJames1 and 2 Peter1, 2, and 3 JohnJudeRevelationThis podcast relies 100% on the generosity of listeners. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links:Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:Peter Kreeft, You Can Understand the BibleScott Hahn, Catholic Bible DictionaryUSCCB, Books of the BibleThe Catholic Encyclopedia:Epistle (in Scripture)New TestamentEpistle to the HebrewsEpistles of Saint PeterEpistle of St. JamesEpistles of Saint JohnEpistle of St. JudeCatholic Answers:Letter Writing in the Ancient WorldWho Wrote 1 Peter?John’s First Letter to the Protestants?The Letter to the HebrewsThe Book of RevelationBishop Robert Barron on The Book of Revelation | — | ||||||
| 9/16/25 |  100 - The New Testament Pt. 2 | www.caitlinwest.com-GUYS IT'S OUR 100TH EPISODE!!! In this episode, we continue our overview of the Bible by looking at the 13 Pauline Epistles. We consider when each letter was written and why, and what its key aims and themes are. The aim of these episodes is to provide us with a bird's-eye view of the whole Bible, to help equip us to begin reading it, or to read it more deeply. In this episode, we'll look at the following books:Romans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonThis podcast relies 100% on the generosity of listeners. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links:Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:Peter Kreeft, You Can Understand the BibleScott Hahn, Catholic Bible DictionaryUSCCB, Books of the BibleThe Catholic Encyclopedia:Epistle (in Scripture)New TestamentEpistles to the CorinthiansEpistles to Timothy and TitusEpistle to the GalatiansSt PaulCatholic Answers:Letter Writing in the Ancient WorldThe Book of RevelationTimothy and TitusLetter to the EphesiansWho Wrote 1 Peter?Letter to the EphesiansThe Letters to the CorinthiansAugustine Institute: Introduction to St. Paul | — | ||||||
| 9/2/25 |  99 - The New Testament Pt. 1 | www.caitlinwest.com - In this episode, we continue our overview of the Bible by looking at the first five books of the New Testament: The Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. We consider who wrote each book, when it was written, and what its key aims and themes are. The aim of these episodes is to provide us with a bird's-eye view of the whole Bible, to help equip us to begin reading it, or to read it more deeply. In this episode, we'll look at the following books:The Gospel of MatthewThe Gospel of MarkThe Gospel of LukeThe Gospel of JohnThe Acts of the ApostlesThis podcast relies 100% on the generosity of listeners. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links:Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:Jesús Gil, Joseángel Domínguez, Bible PorticoScott Hahn, The Catholic Bible DictionaryPeter Kreeft, You Can Understand the BibleUSCCB, Books of the BibleThe Bible in a Year: Gospel of MatthewGospel of MarkGospel of LukeGospel of JohnActs of the ApostlesCatholic Answers:The Gospel According to MatthewThe Gospel According to MarkThe Gospel According to LukeThe Gospel of JohnActs of the ApostlesThe Book of ActsThe Catholic Encyclopedia:Gospel of St MatthewGospel of Saint MarkGospel of Saint LukeGospel of St. JohnTim Gray, How to Read the Acts of the ApostlesDr Regis Martin, A New Way To Read John's GospelDr John Bergsma, Everything You Need to Know About St. Matthew (and His Gospel)The Augustine Institute, The Gospel of Matthew (Part 1) | — | ||||||
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