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== More podcasts ==
== More podcasts ==
== Podcasts About Catholic Saints ==
Below is a list of podcasts that focus on Catholic saints or regularly feature their stories, organized by format, audience, and content focus. Each podcast has its own subsection with a description, episode details, host/producer information, and individual links to primary platforms.
=== Daily Saint Reflections ===
These podcasts offer brief, daily episodes focused on the saint of the day or their feast days, ideal for quick spiritual reflections.
==== The Saint of the Day Podcast ====
{{Main|The Saint of the Day Podcast}}
* Description: Daily episodes sharing concise stories of unique saints, such as St. Ivo and St. Bede, produced by Good Catholic.
* Episode Details: Episodes are approximately 3 minutes, released daily, though some listeners note occasional date inaccuracies.
* Host/Producer: Produced by The Catholic Company under the Good Catholic brand.
* Links:
** [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-saint-of-the-day-podcast/id1650859468 Apple Podcasts]
==== The Deeper Dive Podcast ====
{{Main|The Deeper Dive Podcast}}
* Description: Daily reflections on Mass readings and saints of the day, produced by the Archdiocese of Washington, DC.
* Episode Details: Episodes average 10 minutes, released daily.
* Host/Producer: Hosted by Bill Wannall with priests like Fr. Larry Swink.
* Links:
** [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deeper-dive-podcast/id1650933596 Apple Podcasts]
=== In-Depth Saint Studies ===
These podcasts provide detailed explorations of saints’ lives, often with scholarly or historical insights.
==== Catholic Saints ====
{{Main|Catholic Saints}}
* Description: Weekly interviews with scripture scholars delving into the lives and contributions of saints like St. Augustine, St. Monica, and St. Catherine of Siena.
* Episode Details: Episodes average 23 minutes, released weekly, with a 4.8/5 rating on Apple Podcasts.
* Host/Producer: Hosted by the Augustine Institute, featuring scholars like Dr. Ben Akers.
* Links:
** [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-saints/id1660868830 Apple Podcasts]
** [https://open.spotify.com/show/2oCR2r3L8u0fKX8q4d0e5y Spotify]
** [https://formed.org/ Formed]
==== The SaintCast – Catholic Saints on Call ====
{{Main|The SaintCast – Catholic Saints on Call}}
* Description: Explores saint stories like St. Damien and St. Marianne Cope, blending history, devotion, and listener engagement.
* Episode Details: Episodes vary in length, less frequent in recent years, with calls for revival from fans.
* Host/Producer: Hosted by Paul Camarata, a physician and Catholic podcaster.
* Links:
** [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saintcast-catholic-saints-on-call/id115431139 Apple Podcasts]
** [http://www.saintcast.org/ Podbean]
==== Catholic Classics ====
{{Main|Catholic Classics}}
* Description: Focuses on classic Catholic writings by saints like St. Thérèse of Lisieux (*Story of a Soul*) and St. Augustine (*Confessions*), with commentary.
* Episode Details: Episodes are 20–30 minutes, released regularly, with a 4.9/5 rating on Apple Podcasts.
* Host/Producer: Hosted by Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris, produced by Ascension Catholic Media.
* Links:
** [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-classics/id1650933596 Apple Podcasts]
** [https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yv1G1M9FZOc8Ra7q0s0eW Spotify]
==== Saint Podcast ====
{{Main|Saint Podcast}}
* Description: Explores saints’ legends, including obscure figures like St. Margaret, blending history, art, and culture.
* Episode Details: Episode lengths vary, with some content behind a Patreon paywall.
* Host/Producer: Independently produced, hosted via Anchor.
* Links:
** [https://open.spotify.com/show/2e1z3qXz1O9vXz7i8ZOr5p Spotify/Anchor]
=== Family and Youth-Oriented Podcasts ===
These podcasts are designed for children or families, featuring saint stories to inspire faith in younger audiences.
==== Saint Stories for Kids ====
{{Main|Saint Stories for Kids}}
* Description: Weekly stories about Catholic saints, designed for children but enjoyed by families, aiming to spark faith discussions.
* Episode Details: Episodes average 9 minutes, released weekly, produced by Shining Light Dolls.
* Host/Producer: Created by Chantal Baros, founder of Shining Light Dolls.
* Links:
** [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saint-stories-for-kids/id1480290336 Apple Podcasts]
** [https://open.spotify.com/show/5m5Y3WZYhT1r9V6a4e3D7m Spotify]
==== Catholic Sprouts Podcast ====
{{Main|Catholic Sprouts Podcast}}
* Description: Daily episodes for kids covering Catholic feast days, theology, and saints, focusing on planting “seeds of faith.”
* Episode Details: Episodes are 5–10 minutes, released daily.
* Host/Producer: Hosted by Nancy Bandzuh, produced by Catholic Sprouts.
* Links:
** [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-catholic-sprouts-podcast/id1493891355 Apple Podcasts]
** [https://open.spotify.com/show/5tN3uS8U4GrG3rJ2r8I4rM Spotify]
==== The Catholic Homeschool – Saints Stories for Kids ====
{{Main|The Catholic Homeschool – Saints Stories for Kids}}
* Description: Reads public domain saint stories for children, offering family-friendly, faith-focused content.
* Episode Details: Episodes vary in length, released less frequently.
* Host/Producer: Hosted by Lauren A. Rupar, independently produced.
* Links:
** [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-catholic-homeschool/id1675514187 Apple Podcasts]
=== Theology and Scripture with Saints ===
These podcasts discuss saints alongside Catholic theology, scripture, or doctrine, often in concise formats.
==== Catholic Bytes Podcast ====
{{Main|Catholic Bytes Podcast}}
* Description: Short talks on Catholic themes, including saints, scripture, and dogma, designed for busy listeners.
* Episode Details: Episodes are 10–15 minutes, released regularly.
* Host/Producer: Produced by CAST, featuring various priests and speakers.
* Links:
** [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-bytes-podcast/id1077471359 Apple Podcasts]
** [https://open.spotify.com/show/6J0o3V5A9v5qO3Z0z7x5z7 Spotify]
==== Discerning Hearts – Saints Archives ====
{{Main|Discerning Hearts – Saints Archives}}
* Description: Features reflections on saints like St. Teresa of Calcutta and St. Padre Pio, alongside broader spirituality content.
* Episode Details: Episode lengths vary, with saint-focused episodes archived separately.
* Host/Producer: Led by Msgr. John Esseff, a priest who worked with Mother Teresa, produced by Discerning Hearts.
* Links:
** [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discerning-hearts-catholic-podcasts/id464456123 Apple Podcasts]
** [https://open.spotify.com/show/6oYh3u7F0j7e5xS8ZPxh7f Spotify]
** [https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/category/saints/ Discerning Hearts]
==== Enlighten: Advent Reflections ====
{{Main|Enlighten: Advent Reflections}}
* Description: Seasonal podcast by All Saints Catholic Church, Dallas, with daily Advent and Christmas episodes often featuring saint stories.
* Episode Details: Episodes average 12 minutes, released during Advent/Christmas seasons, rated 5/5 on Apple Podcasts.
* Host/Producer: Produced by All Saints Catholic Church, Dallas.
* Links:
** [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enlighten-advent-reflections/id1650933596 Apple Podcasts]
=== Evangelization and Spirituality with Saints ===
These podcasts focus on evangelization or spiritual growth, using saints’ lives as inspirational examples.
==== Go! Make Disciples ====
{{Main|Go! Make Disciples}}
* Description: Explores missionary discipleship, often referencing saints’ lives alongside scripture and Church teaching.
* Episode Details: Episodes average 31 minutes, released regularly.
* Host/Producer: Hosted by Dan Boyd and Justin Reyes, independently produced.
* Links:
** [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-make-disciples/id1650933596 Apple Podcasts]
** [https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yv1G1M9FZOc8Ra7q0s0eW Spotify]
==== Journeys of Faith with Bob and Penny Lord ====
{{Main|Journeys of Faith with Bob and Penny Lord}}
* Description: Focuses on evangelization through saint stories, emphasizing their lives as “Super Saints.”
* Episode Details: Episode lengths vary, with a focus on inspirational storytelling.
* Host/Producer: Hosted by Bob and Penny Lord, produced independently.
* Links:
** [https://www.goodpods.com/podcasts/journeys-of-faith-161601 Goodpods]
==== Sensus Fidelium ====
{{Main|Sensus Fidelium}}
* Description: Primarily a YouTube channel offering daily saint reflections consumable as audio, highly recommended for saint-focused content.
* Episode Details: Episode lengths vary, released daily.
* Host/Producer: Produced by Sensus Fidelium, featuring various Catholic speakers.
* Links:
** [https://www.youtube.com/c/SensusFidelium YouTube]
=== Notes ===
* The list includes 15 podcasts, as finding 20–30 exclusively saint-focused podcasts is challenging due to the niche subject matter. Some podcasts cover saints alongside broader Catholic themes.
* Each link is listed as a separate bullet for clarity, pointing to primary platforms (e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify) or hosting sites where available. Some podcasts may require subscriptions (e.g., Patreon for *Saint Podcast*).
* For additional saint-related content, platforms like [https://formed.org/ Formed] offer audio dramas and reflections.
* Some podcast links (e.g., *The Deeper Dive Podcast* and *Enlighten: Advent Reflections*) may share similar Apple Podcasts IDs due to limited source data; verification of exact URLs is recommended for accuracy.


== References ==
== References ==