Newman on Tap Presents
Guest interviews exploring the life and thought of St. John Henry Newman
Episodes
96 episodes
Intercession - Lynn Tursich
Ron Snyder hosts a conversation with Lynn Tursich on his podcast Newman on Tap Presents, exploring John Henry Newman's 1835 sermon on intercessory prayer. Newman argues that Christians have a unique privilege and responsibility ...
Righteousness, Not of Us, But in Us - Dale Carlson
Episode 14 Season 4 – Righteousness, Not of Us, But in Us.Host Ron Snyder and guest Dale Carlson discuss St. John Henry Newman's 1840 sermon "Righteousness, Not of Us, But in Us," exploring how all spiritual gifts — wisdom, righte...
Obedience without Love, as Instanced in the Character of Baalam - Dr. Bernadette Waterman Ward
This episode features English scholar Dr. Bernadette Waterman Ward - a Newman and Hopkins expert from the University of Dallas. The discussion centers on Newman's sermon "Obedience without Love, as Instanced in the Charac...
Religion, a Weariness to the Natural Man - Callie MacDonald
In this episode of Newman on Tap, host Ron Snyder discusses Newman's 1828 sermon "Religion, A Weariness to the Natural Man" with guest Callie McDonald, a nurse and member of the forming Benedictine Oblates of Mary at the Unive...
The Yoke of Christ - Dr. Peter Daly
In this episode host Ron Snyder interviews Dr. Peter Daly — orthopedic surgeon, co-founder of One World Surgery, and lifelong devotee of St. John Henry Newman. Together they explore Newman's sermon "The Yoke of Christ" (1839), examining ...
Intellect, the Instrument of Religious Training - Patrick Reilly, Founder and President of the Cardinal Newman Society
Host Ron Snyder and Patrick Reilly discuss St. John Henry Newman's sermon "Intellect, the Instrument of Religious Training" (1857). Patrick, founder of the Cardinal Newman Society (https://cardinalne...
Faith and Private Judgment - Glen Cowan
In this episode of Newman on Tap, host Ron Snyder discusses St. John Henry Newman's sermon "Faith and Private Judgment" with Dr. Glen Cowan, a retired orthodontist and lifelong Methodist who recently joined the Newman study group. Glenn ...
The Crucifixion - Charlotte Walter
Host Ron Snyder discusses St. John Henry Newman's sermon "The Crucifixion" with 16-year-old Charlotte Walter from St. Rose Philippine Duchesne parish in Anthem, Arizona. Together they explore how to develop authentic faith beyond superfi...
Self-Denial: The Test of Religious Earnestness - Paul Lorie
In this episode, Ron Snyder welcomes Paul Lorie from Erie, Pennsylvania to discuss St. John Henry Newman's sermon "Self-Denial: The Test of Religious Earnestness" (March 25, 1842). They explore Newman's challenge to examine whether we're...
Christian Reverence - Joe O'Sullivan
In this episode host Dr. Ron Snyder discusses St. John Henry Newman's sermon "Christian Reverence" with Joe O'Sullivan, editor of the Bayou Catholic Magazine. Joe brings a unique perspective shaped by his formative experience in Dr. Don Briel's...
Scripture, A Record of Human Sorrow - Dr. Michael Adkins
In this episode, host Dr. Ron Snyder welcomes Dr. Michael Adkins to discuss Newman's 1831 sermon "Scripture, A Record of Human Sorrow." Dr. Adkins, Director of Academics at St. Agnes School in St. Paul, Minnesota, explores how Newman cha...
The Mission of St. Philip, Part 2 - Fr Anthony Andreassi
Our guest today is Fr. Anthony Andreassi is a native of White Plains, NY, who was ordained a priest of the Brooklyn Oratory in 2007. Holds a doctorate in history from Georgetown University with a specialization in American Catholic history. Fr....
The Visible Church an Encouragement to Faith - James Libbey
James Libbey, a young adult, active parishioner at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina, Minnesota looks at Newman’s sermon “The Visible Church an Encouragement to Faith.” Here Newman reminds us that God never leaves His faithful o...
The Power of the Will - Greg Aitchison
Greg Aitchison—a father of four, former middle school theology teacher, and now a Catholic health coach and Catholic religion curriculum planner—reflects on St. John Henry Newman’s sermon “The Power of the Will.” Greg highlights...
The Work of the Christian - Fiona Muir
Fiona Muir, a physician’s assistant graduate student, former Fellowship of Christian Athlete leader, and collegiate All-American swimmer finds “God the Way maker “ in Newman’s sermon “The Work of the Christian.” Here we discover that God...
A Particular Providence Revealed in the Gospel - Fr. John Poodts
As a priest of the St. John Society—a community that honors St. John Henry Newman as its intellectual patron—Fr. John Poodts reflects on Newman’s sermon “A Particular Providence Revealed in the Gospel,” which profoundly influenc...
The World's Benefactors - Raymond Mitchell
Raymond Mitchell, director of liturgy and Sunday experience at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina, Minnesota investigates Newman’s sermon, “The World’s Benefactors.” With Newman, Raymond sees that the beauty of the liturgy helps us rehe...
"Personal Influence, the Means of Propagating the Truth" - Dr. Paul Shrimpton
Dr. Paul Shrimpton from Oxford, England discusses a sermon offering a central claim of the Oxford Movement. Newman opens by moving from a wide seep of Christian history to the particulars of personalism showing us that ultimately truth i...
Wisdom, Contrasted with Faith and with Bigotry - Fr. Ignacio Llorente
Fr. Ignacio Llorente, a priest of the Saint John’s Society (a society of apostolic life with St. John Henry Newman as their intellectual father) discusses Newman’s Oxford University sermon “Wisdom, Contrasted with Faith and with Bigotry....
Christ Hidden from the World - Hannah Rangel
As a mental health therapist and mother of three young boys Hannah Rangel (my daughter) reflects on Newman’s realism that appears in the sermon “Christ Hidden from the World.” Newman shows us that Christ dwells in the ordinary where we a...
The Gospel Feast - Patrick Freese
Patrick Freese, sacristan and administrator at Our Lady of Grace parish in Edina, Minnesota begins this Eucharistic episode with a reflection on the parish wide support for the families of neighboring Annunciation Parish following the ho...
The Infidelity of the Future - Fr. Scott Karl
Fr. Scott Karl, vice rector of St. Paul Seminary in St Paul, Minnesota describes their innovative priestly formation program considering Newman’s seminary opening sermon, “The Infidelity of the Future.” Like Newman the seminary is focuse...
Sincerity and Hypocrisy - Zach Meckley
Dr. Zach Meckley, PhD, brings G. M. Hopkins’ insights into his discussion of Newman’s sermon, “Sincerity and Hypocrisy.” Dr. Meckley sets the tone by affirming that faith is not a suspension of reason, but rather its fulfillment...
Christian Zeal - Dave Berg
Dave Berg, longtime active Catholic friend, reacts to Newman’s 1834 sermon “Christian Zeal.” Dave brings to light Newman’s understanding of zeal as a particular Christian grace that is perfected by faith and love. Without these vir...
Invisible Presence of Christ - Dr. Scott Goins
Dr. Scott Goins, classics professor from McNeese St. University, finds Newman’s theory of education as a model for today’s educators. Newman’s pedagogical elevation of communal learning finds a home in today’s technological teaching. The...