Driving Home the Faith

Driving Home the Faith 2026.10.01

Today Ken talks with Steve Ray about the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Tony Maas from J.T.M. about his work, faith, and the Ruah Woods Institute, and much more–plus tr

Staying Sober One Story at a Time: Dr. Ken Craycraft on His Forthcoming Book on Recovery, Grace, & Fiction

How can literature help bridge the gap between those who struggle with alcoholism and those who love them? On this special segment of Driving Home the Faith, host Dr. Ken

Plato’s Republic, The Ascend Book Club, & Reclaiming Western Tradition with Deacon Harrison Garlick Part 2

How can diving into classic texts transform our understanding of philosophy, theology, and the culture around us? Deacon Harrison Garlick, Chancellor for the Diocese of T

Defining the Canon, Reading Chronologically, & The Ascend Book Club with Deacon Harrison Garlick Part 1

What makes a book "great," and why should Catholics be on the leading edge of reading the influential texts that shaped Western civilization? Deacon Harrison Garlick, Cha

Fatherhood Workshop, Student Volunteers, & Serving Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center with Deacon Joe Grote on Driving Home the Faith

How do local volunteers and young Catholics help keep essential ministries thriving in our community? Deacon Joe Grote—facilities manager at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit C

Turning Rebellious Fervor into Fidelity with Patrick Neve on Driving Home the Faith

Why is the return of young people to Catholic tradition riskier than it seems if it's fueled purely by countercultural rebellion? Podcaster, author, and stand-up comedian

That They All May Be One: Eucharist, Mission, & Unity with Archbishop Robert Casey on Driving Home the Faith Part 2

How does the Eucharist as the "source and summit" of our faith transform us from a gathered community into a people sent on a mission? Archbishop Robert Casey, Archbishop

Synod 2027, Eucharistic Unity, & That They All May Be One with Archbishop Robert Casey on Driving Home the Faith Part 1

How does Eucharistic communion serve as the foundation for listening, walking together, and overcoming polarization as a local church? Archbishop Robert Casey, the 10th A

Driving Home the Faith 2026.09.30

Today Ken talks with Archbishop Robert Casey about his first pastoral letter as Archbishop of Cincinnati; Deacon Harrison Garlick about the Great Books, and much more — p

AI, Human Nature, & the Theology of Work with Dr. Jacob Imam

How does the rise of artificial intelligence threaten our fundamental understanding of human work and happiness? Dr. Jacob Imam, founder and president of the College of S

Catholic Content vs. Catholic Context: Dr. Brett Salkeld Part 2

Is there a uniquely Catholic way to teach physics or math? Dr. Brett Salkeld, Archdiocesan Theologian for the Archdiocese of Regina and author of Educating for Eternity,

What Are People For? Educating for Eternity with Dr. Brett Salkeld Part 1

What does it truly mean to make every class in a school Catholic? Dr. Brett Salkeld, Archdiocesan Theologian for the Archdiocese of Regina, podcast host (Making Every Cla

Driving Home the Faith 2026.09.29

Brett Salkeld is at makingeveryclasscatholic.com The College of St. Joseph the Worker is at collegeofstjoseph.com Cincinnati Classical Academy is at cincyclassical.or

St. Michael, Coptic Devotion, & the Faithful Joy of Fulton Sheen: Mike Aquilina

How did Coptic Christians come to celebrate St. Michael the Archangel 12 times a year? Mike Aquilina, Executive Vice President of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theolog

Upcoming Events at Maria Stein Shrine: Eucharistic Miracles Display, St. Peregrine Prayer Service, & Sipping with the Saints

Discover what’s happening this fall at the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics! Diana Russell, Director of Fund Development, joins host Dr. Ken Craycraft on Driving Hom

Understanding Justification: Dr. Michael Root on Catholic vs. Lutheran Views of Grace & Free Will

How do Catholics and Lutherans understand the relationship between God's grace, human free will, and justification? Dr. Michael Root, Professor Emeritus at The Catholic U

Servant Leadership & Ordinary Time: Jerry Nieb on the St. Martin Council of St. Vincent de Paul

How does the Catholic concept of servant leadership drive local outreach to families in need? Jerry Nieb, Director of Development for the St. Martin District Council of S

Where Wonder Leads: Eric A. Clayton on Faith, Myth, & Contemplative Prayer

How do fairy tales, speculative fiction, and the Catholic imagination help us encounter God in everyday life? Eric A. Clayton—speaker, retreat leader, host of the AMDG po

Driving Home the Faith 2026.09.28

Today Ken talks with Eric Clayton about how wonder can lead us to God, Catholic University of America Professor Emeritus Michael Root about Justification, Jerry Nieb, Mik

Rising Above the Flood: Steve Rossi on Roger Bacon High School’s Field Reopening

How does a Catholic high school athletic department bounce back when a flood ruins their stadium field right at the start of football season? On this edition of the Sport