The Ron Ratliff Show
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Retired librarian and Catholic convert Ron Ratliff discusses books, movies, and trends in popular culture in search of truth, goodness, beauty, and a good laugh.
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A Little Shameless Self-Promotion - TRRS 21
Hey folks! Today I talk about my C.S. Lewis courses for Konza Catholic. One on Mere Christianity, and another on The Great Divorce, which is coming soon!
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Mar 10, 2023
The Most Reluctant Convert ft. Fr. Ryan McCandless - TRRS 20
Hey folks! Today I'm joined by my friend Fr. Ryan McCandless to discuss the 2021 C.S. Lewis Biopic "The Most Reluctant Convert".
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Mar 3, 2023
Learning to Feast with Bridget May - TRRS 19
Hey folks! Today I'm joined by my good friend Bridget May to discuss one of our shared favorite movies - Babette's Feast. I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording it.
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Feb 24, 2023
Discerning the Dominicans with Suan Sonna - TRRS 18
Hey folks, today I'm talking to my friend Suan Sonna about his experience discerning with - and leaving - the Dominican order.
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Feb 18, 2023
1917 (feat. Producer Andy) - TRRS 17
Hey folks! today I'm joined by my friend Andy once again as we discuss the movie 1917, war movies in general, and how they should make us feel.
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Feb 10, 2023
Inklings Episode 4: Charles Williams - TRRS 16
Hey folks! Today I conclude my series on the Inklings by discussing the controversial Charles Williams. I hope you enjoy!
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Feb 3, 2023
Inklings Episode 3: Owen Barfield - TRRS 15
Hey folks! Today I continue working through the Inklings as I talk about Owen Barfield, a man who is not as well known to today's readers as Lewis or Tolkien, but a fascinating and controversial figure in his own right.
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Jan 27, 2023
Inklings Episode 2: C.S. Lewis - TRRS 14
Hey folks, today I'm continuing my series on the Inklings, talking about one of my personal favorites, C.S. Lewis. Enjoy!
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Jan 20, 2023
Inklings Episode 1: J.R.R Tolkien - TRRS 13
hey folks! This episode marks the start of another short series on my show, this time going through the book "The Fellowship: The Literary Lives of The Inklings" which will allow us to explore the lives of a few members of the famous group. This episode returns to one of my favorite subjects: J.R.R. Tolkien.
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Jan 13, 2023
The Threads of Your Life - TRRS 12
Hey folks, today I'm reflecting on the "threads" that run through my life, and what they can say about God!
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Jan 6, 2023
Exploring "Tolkien" with Father Ryan McCandless - TRRS 11
Hey folks! today I was joined by my good friend Father Ryan McCandless to discuss one of our favorite movies of the last few years: "Tolkien". We talk about our favorite moments, why the movie is so impactful, and what it tells us about it's subject.
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Dec 30, 2022
Father Matt Returns - TRRS 10
Hey folks! Today I'm joined once again by Father Matt Davied, as he answers more questions about the priesthood, formation, and the unique challenges of being a college chaplain.
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Dec 23, 2022
Flannery O'Connor: The Ultimate Southern Writer - TRRS 9
Hey folks! On today's show, I conclude my journey through The Life You Save Might Be Your Own as I talk about the great Flannery O'Connor. I discuss her life, writing, and some of the controversy around her.
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Dec 16, 2022
Dorothy Day: A Radical Life - TRRS 8
Hey folks! Today I continue my journey through Paul Elie's book "The Life You Save Might Be Your Own", talking about Dorothy Day, a very important activist, writer, and Catholic Convert.
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Dec 9, 2022
Get Lost in the Cosmos with Walker Percy - TRRS 7
Hey folks! Today I continue working through Paul Elie's book The Life You save May Be Your Own, and discuss the life and work of Walker Percy with producer Andy from Konza Catholic.
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Dec 2, 2022
Merton: Monk, Mystic, and Modern Man - TRRS 6
Hey folks! On today's episode, I explore the life of Thomas Merton, a Convert to the Catholic faith who finished a fascinating life as a monk in the hills of Kentucky, before dying overseas.
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Nov 25, 2022
Letters To A Young Catholic: TRRS 5
Hello everyone! Today I talk about George Weigel's book, "Letters to a Young Catholic", a book that has had a tremendous impact on me and many others! I hope you enjoy this episode, and please share it with your friends!
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Nov 18, 2022
Seminary 101 with Father Matt Davied - TRRS 4
Hey folks! Today I talk to Father Matt Davied, the Associate here at St. Isidore's, about Seminary. There's a lot that we as lay people can learn from how our priests are formed, and hope this serves as just a hint to get you excited for more.
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Nov 11, 2022
Why Do We Love Scary Movies? (With Producer Andy): TRRS 3
On Today's episode, I talk about Scary Movies: why we love them, what they mean, and few of my favorites. I hope you enjoy, and let me know a few of your favorites as well!
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Nov 4, 2022
Can't Beat The Classics - The Ron Ratliff Show: Episode 2
Join me for another episode of the Ron Ratliff Show as I discuss a few of my favorite classic movies, and think about what makes a movie timeless.
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Oct 28, 2022
Two Books That Changed My Life: The Ron Ratliff Show: Episode 1
Welcome to The Ron Ratliff Show! Today, Ron will talk about two books that changed his life, the history of the Protestant movements he grew up in, and the way that a few thinkers directly influenced his path into the Catholic Faith.
Bibliography:
Ker, Ian. John Henry Newman: A Biography. New York: Oxford University Press, 2019
Shea, C. Michael. Newman's Early Roman Catholic Legacy 1845-1854. New York: Oxford
University Press, 2017
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Oct 18, 2022
Welcome To The Ron Ratliff Show
Retired librarian and Catholic convert Ron Ratliff discusses books, movies, and trends in popular culture in search of truth, goodness, beauty, and a good laugh. Get ready for The Ron Ratliff Show! Coming soon!
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