Oct 23, 202652 minS2
In this episode, hosts John and Jason continue their study of Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas , focusing on Catholic social doctrine and human dignity in the age of AI. They unpack the core concept of the...
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Benedictine Thought & Action
Hosted by Mount Marty University · religion · EN
About this Podcast:
Benedictine Thought & Action is a conversational podcast exploring what it means to live, teach, and lead in the spirit of the Benedictine tradition today. Hosted by librarian John Badley and theology professor Jason Heron, the show dives into the intersection of prayer, study, and work — tracing how faith, intellect, and practice shape the life of the university and the wider world. Through lively, often humorous dialogue, the hosts connect ancient monastic wisdom with modern questions of education, theology, community, and culture. From John Chrysostom to John Dewey to John Denver, no idea is too lofty or too local to be part of the conversation. Grounded in the Benedictine values of Awareness of God, Community, Hospitality, and Lifelong Learning, each episode invites listeners to think deeply, act intentionally, and rediscover the balance between contemplation and engagement — between thought and action.
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What is Benedictine Thought & Action about?
Benedictine Thought & Action is a conversational podcast exploring what it means to live, teach, and lead in the spirit of the Benedictine tradition today.
Who hosts Benedictine Thought & Action?
Benedictine Thought & Action is hosted by Mount Marty University. The show has published 18 episodes to date.
What has Benedictine Thought & Action covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Common Good & Universal Destination of Goods" (23 October 2026, 52 minutes), "Pope Leo & Catholic Social Teaching | Benedictine Thought & Action #17" (23 October 2026, 57 minutes), and "Intro to the Pope's AI Letter" (25 September 2026, 39 minutes).
How often does Benedictine Thought & Action publish?
Benedictine Thought & Action publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 62 minutes across 18 episodes.
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Booking probability for Benedictine Thought & Action is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Benedictine Thought & Action requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Benedictine Thought & Action's contact route on record: public web form.
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Mount Marty University hosts Benedictine Thought & Action, a religion podcast with 18 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 23, 202657 minS2In this episode of Benedictine Thought and Action , co-hosts John and Jason explore 135 years of Catholic Social Teaching (CST). Beginning with a look at the authority of papal encyclicals versus conciliar documents...
Episode #1
Intro to the Pope's AI Letter
Sep 25, 202639 minS2Welcome to Season 2 of Benedictine Thought in Action ! Hosts John Badley and Jason Heron kick off the new season by setting their sights on Pope Leo XIV’s landmark encyclical, Magnifica humanitas ("Magnificent...
Sep 11, 20261h 27mS1In part two of this interview on Benedictine Thought in Action , hosts Jon and Jason welcome back Dr. Sarah J. Barton, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and Theological Ethics at Duke Divinity School. Shifting...
Episode #14
Interview with Sarah J. Barton
Apr 17, 20261h 18mS1In part one of a two-part conversation, John and Jason are joined by Dr. Sarah Jean Barton , a theologian and occupational therapist at Duke University, to discuss her book, "Becoming the Baptized Body: Disability and...
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Episode #13
Interview with Larry Chapp
Apr 3, 20261h 9mS1In this episode, John and Jason sit down with Dr. Larry Chapp, a retired theology professor and the current owner and manager of the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker Farm near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Larry shares his...
Episode #12
Interview with Roberto de la Noval | Part 2
Mar 20, 20261h 7mS1In part two of a two-part conversation, John and Jason are joined by Rob De La Noval , a theology professor at Boston College. The guys connected with Rob after reading three of his articles on teaching theology...
Episode #11
Interview with Roberto de la Noval | Part 1
Mar 6, 20261h 7mS1In part one of a two-part conversation, John and Jason are joined by Rob De La Noval , a theology professor at Boston College. The guys connected with Rob after reading three of his articles on teaching theology...
Episode #10
Interview with Anathea Portier-Young
Feb 20, 20261h 33mS1In this episode, "Just John" flies solo to interview his favorite professor from Duke Divinity School, Dr. Anathea Portier-Young . They discuss her groundbreaking book, "The Prophetic Body: Embodiment and Mediation in...
Episode #9
Interview with William Portier
Feb 6, 20261h 23mS1In this episode, John and Jason are joined by Dr. William Portier , a renowned theologian, historian of American Catholicism, and the academic mentor who originally guided Jason into his doctoral program. As the author...
Episode #8
Exit Interview with Marc Long
Jan 23, 20261h 29mS1In this special "exit interview," John and Jason sit down with Marc Long, the President Emeritus of Mount Marty University, just days before his retirement. Reflecting on his ten-year tenure, Marc shares his unlikely...
Episode #7
Book Review: Aflame
Jan 9, 202647 minS1In this episode, hosts John and Jason dive into a book club discussion on "Aflame" by travel writer Pico Iyer . They explore why this book—written by a non-religious "pilgrim" who has visited a Benedictine monastery for...
Episode #6
Lifelong Learning
Dec 26, 202546 minS1In this episode, hosts John and Jason explore Mount Marty University's fourth and final core value: Lifelong Learning . Far from being a simple endorsement of continuing education or accruing degrees, they reveal that...
Episode #5
Hospitality
Dec 12, 202545 minS1In this episode, hosts John and Jason explore Mount Marty University's third core value: Hospitality . Moving far beyond simple politeness or "being nice," they dig into the radical Benedictine instruction to "treat...
Episode #4
Community
Nov 28, 20251 hourS1In this episode, hosts John and Jason dive into Mount Marty University's second core value: Community . The conversation begins with a deep dive into the etymology of the word, tracing it to the Latin munus , which...
Episode #3
Awareness of God
Nov 14, 202559 minS1Hosts John and Jason begin their series on Mount Marty University's four core values by tackling the first and most foundational: Awareness of God . They discuss how this value, derived from the 10 Benedictine...
Episode #2
What is Benedictine Thought & Action?
Oct 31, 202537 minS1This conversation delves into the phrase 'thought and action,' exploring its origins, significance, and implications within the context of the Benedictine tradition and broader theological discourse. John and Jason...
Episode #1
Introducing John & Jason
Oct 17, 202546 minS1In the very first episode of the Benedictine Thought & Action pod, John Badley and Jason Heron introduce themselves and recount their friendship, their education, and the winding road that brought them to live out their...
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Larry Chapp
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Sarah J. Barton
Duke University
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Anathea Portier-Young
Duke Divinity School
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Marc Long
Mount Marty University
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